Health Net Therapists in 94538

Hello, my name is Amanda Valladares. I am an LCSW and have been in the career of social work therapies for eight years. I completed my undergraduate studies at Cal State Northridge and my master's program at Columbia University. My approach style for therapy is tailored depending on the therapeutic needs of the client. I have worked with a broad range of cultures, ages, and genders. The focus of my practice is to increase clients' motivation, self-esteem, skills, and confidence in being able to work toward independently managing their therapeutic concerns.

Hi! My name is Tawny Dominguez, LMFT. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who works with clients to achieve physical and emotional well-being. My areas of specialty include, chronic illness, eating disorders, addictions, anxiety, depression, and daily life struggles. I work with individuals, couples and families. I help clients take control of life challenges with a caring, professional, and understanding therapeutic environment. I am dedicated to helping and providing clients with tools needed to deal with addiction, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family interaction, etc.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified school counselor. I have an extensive background in implementing several evidence-based practices utilizing Cognitive Behavioral and Trauma-Focused therapies. Change is a constant in life; sometimes it will be celebrated and sometimes it will be heartbreaking. This is a quote I cherish and that exemplify my counseling philosophy: "Out of a mountain of despair, a stone of Hope." - MLK

Hi, my name is Ashlyn Lussier. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I use a client-centered approach, working alongside you each session. I focus on helping adults with their self-confidence, boundaries, communication, trauma, depression, and more.

My name is Jemara Garcia and my mission is to guide and support you in your healing process. I am a dedicated bilingual therapist with 12 years of experience in the mental health field in both hospital and community settings. My education and background in Social Work and Integrated Health have helped me to be sensitive to the systemic, environmental, and cultural factors that impact an individual's mental health. I specialize in anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, schizophrenia, and bereavement. I am trained in evidence-based practices such as Interpersonal Psychotherapy and various Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.

Hello. My name is Deborah and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in the fields of child welfare, hospice, and medical social work for the past twenty years. I use a variety of techniques to help support my clients.

Hello, I am Michelle Pack, LMFT. I focus on building positive relationships with my clients and reducing negative symptoms. I have many years of experience working with foster care and adoption and issues relating to trauma, grief/loss and adoption. I mostly work with individuals, from pre-teen to adult, and sometimes couples. I'm comfortable addressing anxiety, depression, sleep issues, work problems, grief/loss, adoption-related issues, difficulties of being a foster parent, relationship and parenting problems.

Hello my name is Yoselin Ortiz-Luna, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked with children, teen, adults and families. I've helped clients experiencing depression, anxiety, anger and behavioral issues, oppositional defiance, family conflict, life transitions, parenting, self-esteem and women's issues. Psychotherapy is a process in which a therapist and client can explore many areas of life, with the purpose of working towards positive change. I provide a strength-based, interculturally competent, and person centered approach using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution focused and attachment based therapy.

Alik Segal, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am committed to helping people have better relationships. I love working with couples and parenting issues because people are not to be alone. Parenting is a lifelong journey and can be improved not just for young and middle-aged parents with minor children, but also for adult children with aging parents. I work on these issues with individuals, couples, and families.

Welcome! I am so glad you are here. I want you to know that you can have the life that you want and deserve. My name is Carrie Gajowski and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adults in complicated relationships. I work with people who are involved in relationships that aren’t working for them and they may not know why or what is happening. I will work alongside you to determine what you want and help you identify what you might need to do next in your relationship.

Hello, my name is Victor Hernandez JR LMFT and I have been working for many years with people to help them deal with life challenges. I work in collaboration with my clients, as you will hear me say, "you are the expert of your life." I primarily have focused on working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety and trauma. I tend to work a lot with people that struggle with depression, anxiety and trauma. I focus on how these conditions impact relationships in your family, work and social circles.

I am so glad you are taking the first step in this journey! Now Let me introduce myself. My name is Brenda Barba, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been in the mental health profession for 5 years, but in the field for nearly 10. I enjoy what I do and constantly continue to educate myself to provide the best service to individuals who want to grow, heal, control their emotions, increase self-awareness and confidence, and learn coping skills to reach the best version of themselves. I have worked with a wide range of mental health diagnoses including but not limited to personality disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, anxiety.

Hello, my name is Eseoghene (s-e) Oniwor and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I utilize a client centered approach meeting that you determine the goal, area of focus or topic addressed to improve your wellbeing. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, crisis, relationship and adjustment disorders. In therapy theoretical approaches used are Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused and Motivational Interviewing.

Theresa Leal, LCSW...I am an older practitioner and have worked a lot with families, young adults, and teens. I am very goal-oriented and will work with clients to help them identify their needs and help them work toward solutions, I believe in being positive and looking for how to help my clients develop their own answers so they have ownership of them. I am currently working with a family and teenager, I am also working with two teens on their own and I have a number of young adults in their 20s I am working with. I have been working with Oppositional Defiant, PTSD, sexual abuse, racism, and gender issues.

Hello! My name is Molly and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), based in San Diego, California. I work with clients statewide via tele-health. I work with adolescents and adults supporting a variety of issues noted below in Bio. I work with a variety of therapeutic modalities based upon the goals of each individual. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but also pull from Person-Centered Therapy, along with utilizing a Strengths-Based Approach, and Mindfulness. We can explore your goals and identify a treatment plan that will help you feel safe, collaborative and supported.

My name is Sandra Lepe, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am here to help my clients manage those difficult times in their life. I have been practicing since 2005. I use a client-centered, strength-based approach to help you get to a better emotional and mental place in your life. I use CBT and solution-focused psychotherapy to help you resolve those issues you are struggling with. I use active listening and provide feedback to challenge those thoughts and behaviors causing you problems. My focus is on adults dealing with depression and anxiety.

I believe that humans have a remarkable ability to grow and heal, and they do this best when their voices are truly heard.

Michelle Horn, LMFT 136019. Improving relationships and managing stressors in daily life settings is important. My practice focuses on supporting improved coping skills and strategies to achieve positive outcomes. My practice is trauma-informed and focuses on increasing coping strategies to reduce symptoms and increase quality of life. I believe that balance and connectivity lead to overall emotional and mental health. In my practice, it is important to me that I support you and/or your loved one's to achieve this.

Dedicating much of my clinical work to helping adolescents, young adults, adults, and families, I have experience providing individual therapy for all ages and groups, including pre-marital work. I assist clients coping with stress, anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, marital and relationship issues, loss, eating disorders, oppositional behavior, life-skills work, adoptions/foster care, parenting issues, sexual identification struggles, and any life changes. I am passionate about helping my clients turn difficult experiences into opportunities for growth. I understand that stressful situations can be overwhelming.