Family Therapy in Pomona, CA

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Ilke-Vanessa Miu-Ling Wentwoord
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91766
Vanessa Wentwoord is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 138767. Client care is at the forefront of her philosophy and she believes in meeting herself as deeply as she intends to meet her clients. She practices and is passionate about the healing arts and empowering others toward self-actualization. Vanessa has worked with clients from all walks of life. Clients that she has typically supported were moving through depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, addiction, family issues, trauma, domestic violence, and career challenges. Vanessa has also worked with athletes, persons in high-stress career positions.
Vanessa Wentwoord is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 138767. Client care is at the forefront of her philosophy and she believes in meeting herself as deeply as she intends to meet her clients. She practices and is passionate about the healing arts and empowering others toward self-actualization. Vanessa has worked with clients from all walks of life. Clients that she has typically supported were moving through depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, addiction, family issues, trauma, domestic violence, and career challenges. Vanessa has also worked with athletes, persons in high-stress career positions.
(909) 918-4785 View (909) 918-4785
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Pooja Shah
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91766  (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Pooja and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My focus lies in helping people understand themselves better and leading them to better health. In my practice I’ve had the privilege to help children, individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds seeking help with a variety of issues such as: day-to-day stress and burnout, mood and anxiety-related concerns, relationship difficulties, complex trauma, behavioral concerns, and life transitions. My commitment involves helping people develop effective coping skills, enhance emotional intelligence, and help build healthier relationships.
Hi! My name is Pooja and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My focus lies in helping people understand themselves better and leading them to better health. In my practice I’ve had the privilege to help children, individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds seeking help with a variety of issues such as: day-to-day stress and burnout, mood and anxiety-related concerns, relationship difficulties, complex trauma, behavioral concerns, and life transitions. My commitment involves helping people develop effective coping skills, enhance emotional intelligence, and help build healthier relationships.
(626) 727-7386 View (626) 727-7386
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Soeun Park
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91768  (Online Only)
I help immigrant adults with their relationships with family and intergenerational trauma.
Often, our feelings like disappointment, shame, anger, grief, or fear need a space to be seen and heard. We sometimes want to pause and look at where we are in our lives and relationships. As we revisit the childhood wound, the barriers to adulthood thriving become clear. Many times, we see things that we cannot control like gender norms, ideal body standards, or identity-based stereotypes, are deeply rooted in our inner and outer world. All of these are things we can explore, process, and discuss in our session.
I help immigrant adults with their relationships with family and intergenerational trauma.
Often, our feelings like disappointment, shame, anger, grief, or fear need a space to be seen and heard. We sometimes want to pause and look at where we are in our lives and relationships. As we revisit the childhood wound, the barriers to adulthood thriving become clear. Many times, we see things that we cannot control like gender norms, ideal body standards, or identity-based stereotypes, are deeply rooted in our inner and outer world. All of these are things we can explore, process, and discuss in our session.
(714) 582-1876 View (714) 582-1876
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Kerry Kane
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91768
Hello! My name is Kerry, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. The majority of my clinical experience has been providing individual and family therapy services to children, adolescents, and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, behavior problems, anger management issues, and ADHD.
Hello! My name is Kerry, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. The majority of my clinical experience has been providing individual and family therapy services to children, adolescents, and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, behavior problems, anger management issues, and ADHD.
(909) 863-8776 View (909) 863-8776
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Tracey Manning
Counselor
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91768
Hello! My name is Tracey, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's of Art in Community Counseling. During the past 11 years, I’ve worked with many populations, including abused and neglected youth, couples and families, and active duty service members and veterans. Over the years, I’ve also worked with hundreds of individuals to resolve anxiety, depression, suicidality, various forms of trauma, grief and loss, problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, domestic and family violence, and marital relationship concerns.
Hello! My name is Tracey, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's of Art in Community Counseling. During the past 11 years, I’ve worked with many populations, including abused and neglected youth, couples and families, and active duty service members and veterans. Over the years, I’ve also worked with hundreds of individuals to resolve anxiety, depression, suicidality, various forms of trauma, grief and loss, problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, domestic and family violence, and marital relationship concerns.
(323) 897-1649 View (323) 897-1649
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Virginia Barnett
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91766
My name is Virginia Barnet, licensed in the state of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is that I want my clients to know that everyone is an individual and treatment is not trying to put someone into specific categories, but to really dive into what my client is going through, without judgment. I typically work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, couple/marital problems, parenting skills, trauma, life adjustment, and relationship problems, and teenagers who are struggling with their day-to-day lives.
My name is Virginia Barnet, licensed in the state of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is that I want my clients to know that everyone is an individual and treatment is not trying to put someone into specific categories, but to really dive into what my client is going through, without judgment. I typically work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, couple/marital problems, parenting skills, trauma, life adjustment, and relationship problems, and teenagers who are struggling with their day-to-day lives.
(909) 639-3148 View (909) 639-3148
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Kimberly Marshall
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91766
Kim's approach draws on Psychodynamic therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Attachment based Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems.
Kim Marshall Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Kim works with a variety of individuals and couples. She provides an inviting and warm space to explore client’s goals and address areas where they feel stuck or hopeless. She believes that through a safe and caring therapeutic relationship, hope, change and flourishing will emerge. Kim works with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, parenting, parenting adult children, and relational conflicts.
Kim's approach draws on Psychodynamic therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Attachment based Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems.
Kim Marshall Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Kim works with a variety of individuals and couples. She provides an inviting and warm space to explore client’s goals and address areas where they feel stuck or hopeless. She believes that through a safe and caring therapeutic relationship, hope, change and flourishing will emerge. Kim works with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, parenting, parenting adult children, and relational conflicts.
(626) 887-0206 View (626) 887-0206
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Vanessa Torres
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91766  (Online Only)
¡Hola! I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in sunny California. With over eight years of diverse experience in the mental health field, I'm here to guide you on a journey towards emotional well-being, stronger connections, and becoming the best version of yourself! Whether you're navigating the ebbs and flows of your relationship in couples therapy or addressing individual mental health concerns, I'm here to guide you through life transitions, finding greater intimacy with your partner, and improving communication skills.
¡Hola! I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in sunny California. With over eight years of diverse experience in the mental health field, I'm here to guide you on a journey towards emotional well-being, stronger connections, and becoming the best version of yourself! Whether you're navigating the ebbs and flows of your relationship in couples therapy or addressing individual mental health concerns, I'm here to guide you through life transitions, finding greater intimacy with your partner, and improving communication skills.
(909) 473-4263 View (909) 473-4263
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Michael Carnevale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91766
I also have experience conducting individual therapy sessions, as well as facilitating family therapy sessions to address family dynamic-related issues.
My name is Michael Carnevale, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Francisco, California who works with clients statewide via Telehealth. I have experience serving a diverse client population of all ages using primarily Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I operate from a person-in-environment lens that acknowledges the many factors and variables in our lives beyond the individual.
I also have experience conducting individual therapy sessions, as well as facilitating family therapy sessions to address family dynamic-related issues.
My name is Michael Carnevale, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Francisco, California who works with clients statewide via Telehealth. I have experience serving a diverse client population of all ages using primarily Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I operate from a person-in-environment lens that acknowledges the many factors and variables in our lives beyond the individual.
(626) 702-2927 View (626) 702-2927
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Lauren Elisa Maquindang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91766
My name is Lauren Maquindang, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in individual and family therapy. My approach is eclectic, incorporating a variety of techniques to meet the needs of each client. I have experience working with individuals and groups across the lifespan. My area of expertise include Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disporders, Trauma and Abuse, Marital/Ralationship Issues, Grief, Divorce Adjustment, Stress Management, Self-Esteem Issues, Communication Problems, and Coping With Life Changes.
My name is Lauren Maquindang, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in individual and family therapy. My approach is eclectic, incorporating a variety of techniques to meet the needs of each client. I have experience working with individuals and groups across the lifespan. My area of expertise include Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disporders, Trauma and Abuse, Marital/Ralationship Issues, Grief, Divorce Adjustment, Stress Management, Self-Esteem Issues, Communication Problems, and Coping With Life Changes.
(909) 324-6086 View (909) 324-6086
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Judy Kao Craig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91767
Hello! My name is Judy Craig and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in CA, WA, and NY. My goal in working with clients is to offer a supportive, collaborative, and engaging space where together we can better understand the past (family of origin, intergenerational trauma, cultural influences, socioeconomic experiences, etc.), accept the present, and identify empowering shifts in beliefs and actionable steps to repurpose previous thoughts, emotions, and expectations to improve self-image, confidence, and hope for the future.
Hello! My name is Judy Craig and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in CA, WA, and NY. My goal in working with clients is to offer a supportive, collaborative, and engaging space where together we can better understand the past (family of origin, intergenerational trauma, cultural influences, socioeconomic experiences, etc.), accept the present, and identify empowering shifts in beliefs and actionable steps to repurpose previous thoughts, emotions, and expectations to improve self-image, confidence, and hope for the future.
(626) 382-1324 View (626) 382-1324
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Elena Manucharyan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91767
I also work with family members of my clients to provide skills to better support the client with their mental health symptoms and life transitions.
My name is Elena Manucharyan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Fresno, California and work with clients via telehealth. I have experience working with adolescents and foster youth with high needs and specialize in anxiety, trauma, stress, and depressive disorders, using Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client Centered Therapy to help my clients process their life events and progress forward. I have found that my approach and style is a good fit for youth and adults who may be dealing with challenges of life and social pressures or have experienced criticism or disapproval for choices made.
I also work with family members of my clients to provide skills to better support the client with their mental health symptoms and life transitions.
My name is Elena Manucharyan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Fresno, California and work with clients via telehealth. I have experience working with adolescents and foster youth with high needs and specialize in anxiety, trauma, stress, and depressive disorders, using Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client Centered Therapy to help my clients process their life events and progress forward. I have found that my approach and style is a good fit for youth and adults who may be dealing with challenges of life and social pressures or have experienced criticism or disapproval for choices made.
(626) 667-2858 View (626) 667-2858
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Beth Field
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91767
My name is Beth Field and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Counselor in California. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families with a wide range of concerns for over 20 years. I have worked with people struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, loss, parenting challenges, and immobilizing frustration. I use a combination of multi-systemic therapies including client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, strength, and solution-based along with a supportive environment. I look forward to connecting with you and working together on the challenges you are facing.
My name is Beth Field and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Counselor in California. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families with a wide range of concerns for over 20 years. I have worked with people struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, loss, parenting challenges, and immobilizing frustration. I use a combination of multi-systemic therapies including client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, strength, and solution-based along with a supportive environment. I look forward to connecting with you and working together on the challenges you are facing.
(310) 361-3623 View (310) 361-3623
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Barek Sharif
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91766
I'm Dr. Barek Sharif, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that healthy relational engagement is at the core of our search for purpose and meaning. By developing and maintaining authentic relational interactions we discover compassion, value, and strength within ourselves.
I'm Dr. Barek Sharif, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that healthy relational engagement is at the core of our search for purpose and meaning. By developing and maintaining authentic relational interactions we discover compassion, value, and strength within ourselves.
(909) 442-0477 View (909) 442-0477
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Gregory F Gooden
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CATC-IV
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pomona, CA 91767  (Online Only)
We know what we believe when we hear what we say. This is the collaboration that is therapy. As an addiction treatment counselor and a marriage and family therapist I enjoy working with clients who struggle with life changes, maladaptive coping mechanisms, and relationship, identity, and sexuality issues.
We know what we believe when we hear what we say. This is the collaboration that is therapy. As an addiction treatment counselor and a marriage and family therapist I enjoy working with clients who struggle with life changes, maladaptive coping mechanisms, and relationship, identity, and sexuality issues.
(747) 247-9257 View (747) 247-9257
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Adrian de Leon Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91768  (Online Only)
I am a bilingual, Licensed Clinical Therapist. My primary focus is to help promote change for personal growth, confidence and a healthy self-esteem. My goal is not only to get you through this difficult time in your life, but to help you develop ways to be better able to handle things in the future. I provide therapeutic counseling services to children, adolescents and adults as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor. My education is in Counseling Psychology and Behavioral Sciences. My experiences and training have been very helpful in educating others, by sharing knowledge and promoting the understanding of human behavior.
I am a bilingual, Licensed Clinical Therapist. My primary focus is to help promote change for personal growth, confidence and a healthy self-esteem. My goal is not only to get you through this difficult time in your life, but to help you develop ways to be better able to handle things in the future. I provide therapeutic counseling services to children, adolescents and adults as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor. My education is in Counseling Psychology and Behavioral Sciences. My experiences and training have been very helpful in educating others, by sharing knowledge and promoting the understanding of human behavior.
(626) 240-1989 View (626) 240-1989
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Karen Quek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91767
Dr. Karen Quek, an Experienced Mental Healthcare Professional with a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD focused in Marital and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University, is a dual-licensed couple and family therapist and professional clinical counselor. My professional goal is to help you empower self and to move on in new directions from your hurtful past and to create enriching relationships. I work from a family systemic perspective. I provide therapy personalized to your unique relational needs. Collaboratively, we will look to the current and past relational, familial and cultural contexts of your life.
Dr. Karen Quek, an Experienced Mental Healthcare Professional with a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD focused in Marital and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University, is a dual-licensed couple and family therapist and professional clinical counselor. My professional goal is to help you empower self and to move on in new directions from your hurtful past and to create enriching relationships. I work from a family systemic perspective. I provide therapy personalized to your unique relational needs. Collaboratively, we will look to the current and past relational, familial and cultural contexts of your life.
(628) 265-4455 View (628) 265-4455
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Benzion Perez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PPS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pomona, CA 91767  (Online Only)
I want to work with people who are willing to try something new, to try something different, to take risks, to be vulnerable, to explore, and to discover. I am deeply committed both to the family and individual. I want to extend myself to those finding themselves ready to push through conflicts by collaborating with me on the process of being honest and comfortable in our skin. In terms of facing life's adventures, if you feel that I am talking to you please feel free to contact me to set up an initial consultation.
I want to work with people who are willing to try something new, to try something different, to take risks, to be vulnerable, to explore, and to discover. I am deeply committed both to the family and individual. I want to extend myself to those finding themselves ready to push through conflicts by collaborating with me on the process of being honest and comfortable in our skin. In terms of facing life's adventures, if you feel that I am talking to you please feel free to contact me to set up an initial consultation.
(909) 487-5163 View (909) 487-5163
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Edgar Cervantes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91767
My name is Edgar Cervantes, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked with diverse populations including 6 months old to 92 years old struggling with anxiety, depression, and drugs addiction. I have a multidimensional approach to work with my clients. However, I am more inclined to provide services from client center and DBT approach.
My name is Edgar Cervantes, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked with diverse populations including 6 months old to 92 years old struggling with anxiety, depression, and drugs addiction. I have a multidimensional approach to work with my clients. However, I am more inclined to provide services from client center and DBT approach.
(916) 735-4608 View (916) 735-4608
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Kristy Verma
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91767
My name is Kristy Verma, LPCC 13286, and I am a doctoral student working towards an Ed.D in Educational Leadership. I have a goal to increase mental health services at our educational institutions to better support student's educational journeys. I am a highly motivated mental health professional and genuinely passionate about helping others heal and improve their mental health. I have and continue to seek skills and education to support children and families who come from various cultures, socioeconomic status, family support systems, age, gender, and national origin.
My name is Kristy Verma, LPCC 13286, and I am a doctoral student working towards an Ed.D in Educational Leadership. I have a goal to increase mental health services at our educational institutions to better support student's educational journeys. I am a highly motivated mental health professional and genuinely passionate about helping others heal and improve their mental health. I have and continue to seek skills and education to support children and families who come from various cultures, socioeconomic status, family support systems, age, gender, and national origin.
(619) 566-7566 View (619) 566-7566
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.