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Sakeena Mirza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with clients of all ages as individuals, and also with couples and family units.
Perhaps you are struggling in a relationship, or dealing with the aftermath of a difficult life event. Maybe your child is acting in a way that you don't understand, and you are not sure what to do. You may have a unique cultural experience that you are not sure anyone will understand how to help you navigate. Or maybe you just don't feel right and need help figuring it out.
I have experience working with clients of all ages as individuals, and also with couples and family units.
Perhaps you are struggling in a relationship, or dealing with the aftermath of a difficult life event. Maybe your child is acting in a way that you don't understand, and you are not sure what to do. You may have a unique cultural experience that you are not sure anyone will understand how to help you navigate. Or maybe you just don't feel right and need help figuring it out.
(424) 328-6491 View (424) 328-6491
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Steve Rockman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
The treatment methods that I use include behavior therapy,psychodynamic therapy,structural family therapy, EMDR, Bioenergetic therapy, group therapy.
Having been a therapist for over thirty years, I love being able to make a difference in people's lives. My mission is to get my patients better as quickly as possible. Although I do long term therapy,the majority of my patients significantly improve in less than ten visits. Treating adults and children, I work with relationships,families,and individuals. As the clinical supervisor of THE HOPE INSTITUTE,I am experienced in treating teens and their families. Typical problems of teens include chemical dependency,Attention Deficit Disorder, Bipolar Disorder,Oppositional Defiant Disorders, Conduct Disorders,Academic Problems,behavior problems.
The treatment methods that I use include behavior therapy,psychodynamic therapy,structural family therapy, EMDR, Bioenergetic therapy, group therapy.
Having been a therapist for over thirty years, I love being able to make a difference in people's lives. My mission is to get my patients better as quickly as possible. Although I do long term therapy,the majority of my patients significantly improve in less than ten visits. Treating adults and children, I work with relationships,families,and individuals. As the clinical supervisor of THE HOPE INSTITUTE,I am experienced in treating teens and their families. Typical problems of teens include chemical dependency,Attention Deficit Disorder, Bipolar Disorder,Oppositional Defiant Disorders, Conduct Disorders,Academic Problems,behavior problems.
(949) 230-9602 View (949) 230-9602
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Carly Graber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Solana Beach, CA 92075  (Online Only)
Is the expectation to be "the best" at your job, as a partner, or as a caregiver taking a toll? Do you find it difficult to quiet your anxious or self-critical thoughts? Are you unsure about how to move forward in your life or relationships? You're not alone. The fact that you're here reading this means some part of you is seeking change and you'd like some support in making that happen. I'm here to support you in getting curious about your individual and family patterns, exploring your identity(ies) and relationships, (re)connecting with your values, and engaging strategies to better manage whatever has been getting in your way.
Is the expectation to be "the best" at your job, as a partner, or as a caregiver taking a toll? Do you find it difficult to quiet your anxious or self-critical thoughts? Are you unsure about how to move forward in your life or relationships? You're not alone. The fact that you're here reading this means some part of you is seeking change and you'd like some support in making that happen. I'm here to support you in getting curious about your individual and family patterns, exploring your identity(ies) and relationships, (re)connecting with your values, and engaging strategies to better manage whatever has been getting in your way.
(858) 648-5450 View (858) 648-5450
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Wayne Wen Yu Kao
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016
Kao provides the following services: 1) Individual psychotherapy 2) Child and Family therapy 3)Couples therapy 4)Psychological Testing/Evaluation.
When life hasn't turned out the way you hoped, it's difficult to know where to go or how to make change. The decision to seek help can be a difficult process. Many times, it's much easier to sweep your struggles under the rug and put your personal happiness on the backburner. It will be my privilege and joy to work with you in developing a life path that will bring you happiness and joy. It will be my focus to help you identify the specific issues that you're struggling with, where they come from, and how to best change unhealthy patterns of living to improve your quality of life.
Kao provides the following services: 1) Individual psychotherapy 2) Child and Family therapy 3)Couples therapy 4)Psychological Testing/Evaluation.
When life hasn't turned out the way you hoped, it's difficult to know where to go or how to make change. The decision to seek help can be a difficult process. Many times, it's much easier to sweep your struggles under the rug and put your personal happiness on the backburner. It will be my privilege and joy to work with you in developing a life path that will bring you happiness and joy. It will be my focus to help you identify the specific issues that you're struggling with, where they come from, and how to best change unhealthy patterns of living to improve your quality of life.
(626) 722-5665 View (626) 722-5665
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Marisol Cendejas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92707  (Online Only)
Have you noticed that you are often sad, worried, or irritable? Is it impacting your relationships with your partner or family? As your therapist , I will work with you collaboratively to help guide you through the healing process.
Deciding to begin therapy is the first step in a life changing decision. Welcome, my name is Marisol Cendejas , I am a bilingual therapist who cares about creating safer spaces to empower mental health and wellness in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), and all communities. As a therapist who shares a similar background, I can understand your unique personal and professional experiences, family dynamics, and/or the stigmas against mental health in our community and culture.
Have you noticed that you are often sad, worried, or irritable? Is it impacting your relationships with your partner or family? As your therapist , I will work with you collaboratively to help guide you through the healing process.
Deciding to begin therapy is the first step in a life changing decision. Welcome, my name is Marisol Cendejas , I am a bilingual therapist who cares about creating safer spaces to empower mental health and wellness in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), and all communities. As a therapist who shares a similar background, I can understand your unique personal and professional experiences, family dynamics, and/or the stigmas against mental health in our community and culture.
(657) 222-2675 View (657) 222-2675
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Teresa McIntyre-Harlow
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
Let's work together! I can offer education, a sounding board, and opportunities for insight as you reflect and work to improve your life and that of your loved ones. With practical tools and a compassionate heart, your journey can become more effective, more satisfying. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you step into the office, away from the busy pace of life, a place where you step further into yourself. Knowing yourself and having the tools to gain that knowledge can be pivotal to your well-being and that of your family's.
Let's work together! I can offer education, a sounding board, and opportunities for insight as you reflect and work to improve your life and that of your loved ones. With practical tools and a compassionate heart, your journey can become more effective, more satisfying. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you step into the office, away from the busy pace of life, a place where you step further into yourself. Knowing yourself and having the tools to gain that knowledge can be pivotal to your well-being and that of your family's.
(530) 287-4796 View (530) 287-4796
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Victoria Buskirk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, CCht
Verified Verified
Santee, CA 92071
I am a dedicated Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Hypnotherapist, with a heart-centered approach to women's health, motherhood, postpartum mood disorders, and addiction recovery. In my practice, I strive to be a beacon of hope and transformation, guiding women through the complexities of their unique paths with empathy and expertise.
I am a dedicated Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Hypnotherapist, with a heart-centered approach to women's health, motherhood, postpartum mood disorders, and addiction recovery. In my practice, I strive to be a beacon of hope and transformation, guiding women through the complexities of their unique paths with empathy and expertise.
(619) 473-7821 View (619) 473-7821
Rosalina Becerra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Victorville, CA 92392
I provide individual, couples and family counseling utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities to address concerns with depression, social adjustments, trauma and relational issues.
Developing healthy relationships and support systems are instrumental in finding happiness. If you need to process recent or past events that continue to hinder your personal or professional growth, give me a call so we can work together to change the quality of your life and find your inner peace and happiness.
I provide individual, couples and family counseling utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities to address concerns with depression, social adjustments, trauma and relational issues.
Developing healthy relationships and support systems are instrumental in finding happiness. If you need to process recent or past events that continue to hinder your personal or professional growth, give me a call so we can work together to change the quality of your life and find your inner peace and happiness.
(442) 200-2072 View (442) 200-2072
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Edward C. Bischof, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Morro Bay, CA 93442
I have training and experience in the provision of Individual and Family Therapy.
I have been in private practice, in California for 35 years. The focus of my practice is psychotherapy with adults and adolescents and I also provide couples counseling. My patients come from personal referrals, other professionals, previous patients and internet advertising such as this listing. Through continuing education and consultation with colleagues I maintain a high quailty in the services I provide.
I have training and experience in the provision of Individual and Family Therapy.
I have been in private practice, in California for 35 years. The focus of my practice is psychotherapy with adults and adolescents and I also provide couples counseling. My patients come from personal referrals, other professionals, previous patients and internet advertising such as this listing. Through continuing education and consultation with colleagues I maintain a high quailty in the services I provide.
(909) 962-7180 View (909) 962-7180
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Change Therapeutic Services, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Victorville, CA 92392
Do you want to be authentically you? Do you feel misunderstood, like you are constantly second guessing your decisions, pressure from others on how to ‘act,’ feel unheard, or like you are masking your feelings by putting on your familiar smile? Do you compare your life to those around you because ‘they’ seem to have it all together? Society paints a picture of the perfect person, family, grades, relationship, job, body, etc., Do any of the following phrases sound familiar, “You need to get over it,” “I’ve dealt with that, and I’m great,” “That is not something you need to be depressed about?” We've heard it all haven't we?
Do you want to be authentically you? Do you feel misunderstood, like you are constantly second guessing your decisions, pressure from others on how to ‘act,’ feel unheard, or like you are masking your feelings by putting on your familiar smile? Do you compare your life to those around you because ‘they’ seem to have it all together? Society paints a picture of the perfect person, family, grades, relationship, job, body, etc., Do any of the following phrases sound familiar, “You need to get over it,” “I’ve dealt with that, and I’m great,” “That is not something you need to be depressed about?” We've heard it all haven't we?
(442) 200-1840 View (442) 200-1840
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Christina Coons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Dealing with various types of trauma and the ways in which it can impact our daily lives can be challenging. I am here to help you understand that your trauma does not define you. Your trauma reactions are valid and I’d like to support you in the development of healthy coping skills. This will allow you the freedom to transcend beyond traumatic experiences, forging a new path toward growth, healing, recovery and wellness. I can help you navigate and cope with addiction/substance use, PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity related issues, and family/interpersonal relationships.
Dealing with various types of trauma and the ways in which it can impact our daily lives can be challenging. I am here to help you understand that your trauma does not define you. Your trauma reactions are valid and I’d like to support you in the development of healthy coping skills. This will allow you the freedom to transcend beyond traumatic experiences, forging a new path toward growth, healing, recovery and wellness. I can help you navigate and cope with addiction/substance use, PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity related issues, and family/interpersonal relationships.
(213) 205-3821 View (213) 205-3821
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Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
(562) 268-1330 View (562) 268-1330
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Jordan Abernathy-Cornelius
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045  (Online Only)
Hi there, my name is Jordan Abernathy-Cornelius. I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW), fluent in English and Spanish, with a background of working with adolescents and families in the healthcare system helping patients navigate grief and complex medical decisions. I enjoy working with individuals from diverse and unique backgrounds highlighting a variety of issues such as: anxiety, stress, coping, past relationships, family dynamics, and many more.
Hi there, my name is Jordan Abernathy-Cornelius. I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW), fluent in English and Spanish, with a background of working with adolescents and families in the healthcare system helping patients navigate grief and complex medical decisions. I enjoy working with individuals from diverse and unique backgrounds highlighting a variety of issues such as: anxiety, stress, coping, past relationships, family dynamics, and many more.
(424) 722-7943 View (424) 722-7943
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Mark Summers, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Corona, CA 92882
Hi, and thanks for browsing my profile! I want to congratulate you on taking this crucial first step in your recovery. It's so important to choose a therapist you can trust and relate to; after all, no therapist (and no single type of therapy) is right for everyone. You may need to address a traumatic event in your life, or some other challenge to your mental health. Perhaps you're ready to work on improving your most important relationships. Or maybe you just want a safe space to talk things out with someone who will listen and support you. I’m here to help. My name is Mark Summers, and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Hi, and thanks for browsing my profile! I want to congratulate you on taking this crucial first step in your recovery. It's so important to choose a therapist you can trust and relate to; after all, no therapist (and no single type of therapy) is right for everyone. You may need to address a traumatic event in your life, or some other challenge to your mental health. Perhaps you're ready to work on improving your most important relationships. Or maybe you just want a safe space to talk things out with someone who will listen and support you. I’m here to help. My name is Mark Summers, and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
(951) 944-0166 View (951) 944-0166
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Pamela Sue Merino
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mirada, CA 90638  (Online Only)
Pamela Sue Merino, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), from Fullerton, California, who works with adults and adolescents and provides care for patients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. She has extensive experience with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT and has been a LMFT for the past 3 years but in practice for 10 years. Her treatment approach is rooted in evidence-based practices that focus on the mind-body connection. She studied at California State University, Fullerton, where she obtained a Master of Science degree. She also worked for community health for over 10 years.
Pamela Sue Merino, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), from Fullerton, California, who works with adults and adolescents and provides care for patients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. She has extensive experience with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT and has been a LMFT for the past 3 years but in practice for 10 years. Her treatment approach is rooted in evidence-based practices that focus on the mind-body connection. She studied at California State University, Fullerton, where she obtained a Master of Science degree. She also worked for community health for over 10 years.
(714) 242-8798 View (714) 242-8798
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Edina C Adler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, Mediatr
Verified Verified
Pleasanton, CA 94566
I utilize mindfulness practices, compassion- and acceptance-based methodologies, combined with Gottman couples counseling, step-family counseling, and mediation and conflict resolution strategies.
Is your marriage or partnership showing signs of stress? Not sure if blending families is a good idea? Over 60% of blended families in the U.S. do not succeed and this impacts children's mental health. I help couples in conflict or who have grown apart create a more loving home using evidence-based methods, including the Gottman Method, Terry Real's Relational Life and Bader-Pearson Couples Therapy. I utilize compassion- and mindfulness-based methods to improve your parenting AND your partnership at the same time, while addressing the underlying causes of conflicts. I work primarily with adults.
I utilize mindfulness practices, compassion- and acceptance-based methodologies, combined with Gottman couples counseling, step-family counseling, and mediation and conflict resolution strategies.
Is your marriage or partnership showing signs of stress? Not sure if blending families is a good idea? Over 60% of blended families in the U.S. do not succeed and this impacts children's mental health. I help couples in conflict or who have grown apart create a more loving home using evidence-based methods, including the Gottman Method, Terry Real's Relational Life and Bader-Pearson Couples Therapy. I utilize compassion- and mindfulness-based methods to improve your parenting AND your partnership at the same time, while addressing the underlying causes of conflicts. I work primarily with adults.
(925) 989-0967 View (925) 989-0967
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Laura Beann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94303  (Online Only)
My work is informed by transpersonal and psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems.
I approach psychotherapy from a whole-person perspective and I believe therapy, along with other practices, can help us awaken to a life of meaning. In therapy I will help you identify the source of your longing to be whole, and together, we will move closer to that source, so you become re-sourced. Together we will explore your innate natural cycles and help you align to your own rhythm, so that you might meet depletion with rest and energy with creativity.
My work is informed by transpersonal and psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems.
I approach psychotherapy from a whole-person perspective and I believe therapy, along with other practices, can help us awaken to a life of meaning. In therapy I will help you identify the source of your longing to be whole, and together, we will move closer to that source, so you become re-sourced. Together we will explore your innate natural cycles and help you align to your own rhythm, so that you might meet depletion with rest and energy with creativity.
(650) 547-3560 View (650) 547-3560
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Mai Kou Thor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92868  (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Mai Kou and you can call me Kathy as well. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, hardships, relationship issues, feeling lost or stuck? Sometimes we need someone to talk to about what we are going through, and we need a safe person we can share these things with without being judged. I am currently taking new clients adults ages 18-64 for individual therapy and therapy sessions are via telehealth.
Hi, my name is Mai Kou and you can call me Kathy as well. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, hardships, relationship issues, feeling lost or stuck? Sometimes we need someone to talk to about what we are going through, and we need a safe person we can share these things with without being judged. I am currently taking new clients adults ages 18-64 for individual therapy and therapy sessions are via telehealth.
(657) 216-3060 View (657) 216-3060
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Ivan Belyaev
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
I have been registered as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) by the Board OF Behavioral Sciences in California; my Registration number is AMFT144021. I provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. MEd in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Professional Clinical Counselling (PCC). Supervised by Anastasia Berezovskaya, Clinical Psychologist PsyD, PSY 25100
I have been registered as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) by the Board OF Behavioral Sciences in California; my Registration number is AMFT144021. I provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. MEd in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Professional Clinical Counselling (PCC). Supervised by Anastasia Berezovskaya, Clinical Psychologist PsyD, PSY 25100
(415) 723-5655 View (415) 723-5655
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Rocio Diaz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92868  (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Rocio Diaz, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I enjoy helping my clients through difficulties that are beyond what they can usually manage. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. My clients are primarily dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Hi, I’m Rocio Diaz, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I enjoy helping my clients through difficulties that are beyond what they can usually manage. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. My clients are primarily dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
(657) 837-2798 View (657) 837-2798
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.