Therapists in Ojai, CA
Crystal Reeves
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93023
I believe everyone needs a listening ear to help get through difficult times. Why not let that listening ear be a trained professional. As your clinician I will provide a safe therapeutic environment to help you get through your current life challenges. I work with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, substance use, relationship concerns, life adjustments, and poor emotional regulations skills.
I believe everyone needs a listening ear to help get through difficult times. Why not let that listening ear be a trained professional. As your clinician I will provide a safe therapeutic environment to help you get through your current life challenges. I work with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, substance use, relationship concerns, life adjustments, and poor emotional regulations skills.
Jessie Bannister, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ojai, CA 93023
Not accepting new clients
Therapy is an opportunity to asses the areas of your life that are and are not working. It provides a welcoming and non-judgmental space to gain self-insight, develop new practical every day strategies, improve your relationship with yourself and others and regain hope. I believe that each person has the capacity to better their life experience.
Therapy is an opportunity to asses the areas of your life that are and are not working. It provides a welcoming and non-judgmental space to gain self-insight, develop new practical every day strategies, improve your relationship with yourself and others and regain hope. I believe that each person has the capacity to better their life experience.
Susan LaCroix
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ojai, CA 93023
I provide compassionate guidance and support to individuals and couples who want to confront challenges, gain insight, and improve relationships and communication. I especially enjoy working with adults of all ages who are navigating life transitions, such as entering adulthood, facing midlife, changing careers, ending long-term relationships, or adjusting to an "empty nest." No matter what issues are being addressed, I bring a calm presence, a nonjudgmental attitude, curiosity, and a sense of humor.
I provide compassionate guidance and support to individuals and couples who want to confront challenges, gain insight, and improve relationships and communication. I especially enjoy working with adults of all ages who are navigating life transitions, such as entering adulthood, facing midlife, changing careers, ending long-term relationships, or adjusting to an "empty nest." No matter what issues are being addressed, I bring a calm presence, a nonjudgmental attitude, curiosity, and a sense of humor.
Dr. Jacob J Gladstone
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93023
I am a licensed clinical psychologist serving the Ojai Valley, Ventura County, and California in general through tele-health. I consider myself a general practitioner of psychology, with emphasis in treating adults and seniors for depression, anxiety, stage of life experiences and trauma. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). I am a medicare provider, and provide both individual and family therapy services.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist serving the Ojai Valley, Ventura County, and California in general through tele-health. I consider myself a general practitioner of psychology, with emphasis in treating adults and seniors for depression, anxiety, stage of life experiences and trauma. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). I am a medicare provider, and provide both individual and family therapy services.
Amanda Marie Coleman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93023
Are you feeling ready to journey within? My goal in the therapeutic work is to gently provide support as you peer into your innermost intricacies. You may be suffering from shame that enhances your anxiety, depression that isolates you from the connection you desire, or a frame of mind that keeps you stuck from the dreams you want to achieve. You may have faced many adversities in your life experience and need the support of a therapist to help you find better meaning in life and change the course. My goal as your therapist is to provide you support and tools that will empower you to show up in the world in the way you have dreamed.
Are you feeling ready to journey within? My goal in the therapeutic work is to gently provide support as you peer into your innermost intricacies. You may be suffering from shame that enhances your anxiety, depression that isolates you from the connection you desire, or a frame of mind that keeps you stuck from the dreams you want to achieve. You may have faced many adversities in your life experience and need the support of a therapist to help you find better meaning in life and change the course. My goal as your therapist is to provide you support and tools that will empower you to show up in the world in the way you have dreamed.
Rowan Octavia Lommel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, C-IAYT
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93023
I am open to clients with a wide range of backgrounds and challenges. My focus is simply this: to reduce suffering so that the client can lead a more fulfilling life. I love understanding what is holding you back from leading a deeply contented life, and helping you release that. I love working with couple clients because it is so exciting to hold the passion as we work on building harmony and trust. My ideal client wants to grow and change which requires being open to the magic of living beyond habits.
I am open to clients with a wide range of backgrounds and challenges. My focus is simply this: to reduce suffering so that the client can lead a more fulfilling life. I love understanding what is holding you back from leading a deeply contented life, and helping you release that. I love working with couple clients because it is so exciting to hold the passion as we work on building harmony and trust. My ideal client wants to grow and change which requires being open to the magic of living beyond habits.
Joy Thornhill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93023
Parents, are you finding yourself exhausted from having yet another argument with your spouse about what to do with your children who continue to behave poorly? Or perhaps you look around at your family and feel sad that you aren’t connecting the way you used to. Your child may be moody, anxious, or seem depressed and you don’t know why or how it came to be this way. You would like support and some extra tools in your toolbox to handle the family stress and are in dire need of some relief.
Parents, are you finding yourself exhausted from having yet another argument with your spouse about what to do with your children who continue to behave poorly? Or perhaps you look around at your family and feel sad that you aren’t connecting the way you used to. Your child may be moody, anxious, or seem depressed and you don’t know why or how it came to be this way. You would like support and some extra tools in your toolbox to handle the family stress and are in dire need of some relief.
Caroline Berlin Psychotherapist Hypnotherapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93023
How do you speak to yourself? This makes us feel the way we do. (We treat others the way we treat ourself.) Learn how to use and align your words, thoughts even, with your own positive intentions. Get rid of whatever is in the way. The brain can't tell the difference between an imagined experience and a real one. You don't have to reinvent the wheel to feel difficult feelings to completion. Mistakes are opportunities for getting what you want. With gentle patience and respect, I can show you how to allow feelings to be fully felt. Change beliefs and align with what you really want. It's a lot simpler than it sounds.
How do you speak to yourself? This makes us feel the way we do. (We treat others the way we treat ourself.) Learn how to use and align your words, thoughts even, with your own positive intentions. Get rid of whatever is in the way. The brain can't tell the difference between an imagined experience and a real one. You don't have to reinvent the wheel to feel difficult feelings to completion. Mistakes are opportunities for getting what you want. With gentle patience and respect, I can show you how to allow feelings to be fully felt. Change beliefs and align with what you really want. It's a lot simpler than it sounds.
Micheal Frances Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93023
Choosing a therapist is not like choosing other medical professionals: there are some specific questions you must ask yourself. Do you feel comfortable in sharing your life with the therapist? Do you feel heard and understood by the therapist? Do you trust the therapist? These are questions a person should ask before deciding who to trust with their life story. I find that it's important to meet in advance to determine if we could make progress together, and I encourage you to ask the above questions of yourself as you speak to me, or any other licensed therapist.
Choosing a therapist is not like choosing other medical professionals: there are some specific questions you must ask yourself. Do you feel comfortable in sharing your life with the therapist? Do you feel heard and understood by the therapist? Do you trust the therapist? These are questions a person should ask before deciding who to trust with their life story. I find that it's important to meet in advance to determine if we could make progress together, and I encourage you to ask the above questions of yourself as you speak to me, or any other licensed therapist.
Robert Duff
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93023
My name is Robert and it would be an honor to be your therapist. The biggest complaint that I hear from people about their previous experiences with therapy is that their therapist didn't DO anything. That's not me. I have a very active, solution-focused approach. Not only do I want to be there for you as an empathetic listener and learn to speak your emotional language, but I also want to help you take ACTION. To me, that means helping you identify the problem and find skills and strategies to make an immediate impact on your situation. My approach is down-to-earth and grounded in reality.
My name is Robert and it would be an honor to be your therapist. The biggest complaint that I hear from people about their previous experiences with therapy is that their therapist didn't DO anything. That's not me. I have a very active, solution-focused approach. Not only do I want to be there for you as an empathetic listener and learn to speak your emotional language, but I also want to help you take ACTION. To me, that means helping you identify the problem and find skills and strategies to make an immediate impact on your situation. My approach is down-to-earth and grounded in reality.
Robyn L Posin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93024
My commitment is to creating safe space in which to help people (re)connect with and honor the wisdom and guidance of their inner knowing selves so that they may live more sanely in this crazy-making, invalidating world. Essential to this process is transforming our inner critics into allies, learning to move only as fast as the slowest part of us feels safe to go, developing the capacity to be tender, gentle and accepting with all the ways that we are (even as we work to change some of those ways) and reclaiming rest as a sacred act.
My commitment is to creating safe space in which to help people (re)connect with and honor the wisdom and guidance of their inner knowing selves so that they may live more sanely in this crazy-making, invalidating world. Essential to this process is transforming our inner critics into allies, learning to move only as fast as the slowest part of us feels safe to go, developing the capacity to be tender, gentle and accepting with all the ways that we are (even as we work to change some of those ways) and reclaiming rest as a sacred act.
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Dr. Lydia Grayson Ruark
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93023
I am a senior clinician with over 30 years experience in private practice, supervision and teaching. I work with clients on every issue and challenge inherent in being a human being, with a special ability to help people who don't feel at home in the mainstream and find it hard to be their true selves: introverts, highly sensitive people, artists, thinkers, people-pleasers, people with blocks to reaching their full potential. Authenticity, self-actualization, self-acceptance and connection to one's inner self are important concepts in my work.
I am a senior clinician with over 30 years experience in private practice, supervision and teaching. I work with clients on every issue and challenge inherent in being a human being, with a special ability to help people who don't feel at home in the mainstream and find it hard to be their true selves: introverts, highly sensitive people, artists, thinkers, people-pleasers, people with blocks to reaching their full potential. Authenticity, self-actualization, self-acceptance and connection to one's inner self are important concepts in my work.
Robin Balchen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, Eco-Psy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ojai, CA 93023
If you or your child are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, or trauma, I can help. I offer individual sessions in the outdoors, where we take peaceful and mindful walks talking alongside each other, or via phone/video sessions for those who feel more comfortable in their own home. For those needing support and/or guidance getting through a difficult transition (relationships, work, school, crisis, medical), we can work together to get you on the road to peace and security.
If you or your child are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, or trauma, I can help. I offer individual sessions in the outdoors, where we take peaceful and mindful walks talking alongside each other, or via phone/video sessions for those who feel more comfortable in their own home. For those needing support and/or guidance getting through a difficult transition (relationships, work, school, crisis, medical), we can work together to get you on the road to peace and security.
Shawna Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93023
Humans are meant to have support through pain, challenges, and life's many transitions. Yet, life can feel frantic and disconnecting. You may find yourself lost in the chaos, feeling alone, depressed, or anxious. It may be difficult to find spaces where you are truly seen, understood, and accepted, let alone able to express your pain, challenges, and dreams. You are not alone in your longing to authentically speak, feel, and process your life.
Humans are meant to have support through pain, challenges, and life's many transitions. Yet, life can feel frantic and disconnecting. You may find yourself lost in the chaos, feeling alone, depressed, or anxious. It may be difficult to find spaces where you are truly seen, understood, and accepted, let alone able to express your pain, challenges, and dreams. You are not alone in your longing to authentically speak, feel, and process your life.
Alexis Elizabeth Taylor
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93023 (Online Only)
Life can be a wonderful journey but it can also be a journey filled with immense challenges and hardships that make you feel stuck, helpless, and frustrated. Maybe you are going through a major life transition, dealing with depression or anxiety, or maybe you're struggling with your relationships right now. If any of this sounds familiar and you're ready to empower yourself and begin moving forward I am here to help you do that!
Life can be a wonderful journey but it can also be a journey filled with immense challenges and hardships that make you feel stuck, helpless, and frustrated. Maybe you are going through a major life transition, dealing with depression or anxiety, or maybe you're struggling with your relationships right now. If any of this sounds familiar and you're ready to empower yourself and begin moving forward I am here to help you do that!
Alexandre Muise
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93023
As a queer identifying therapist, I hope to provide support to LGBTQIA+ and other individuals who are seeking care for general mental health issues, relationship issues and issues regarding the LGBTQ and intersectional minority communities.
As a queer identifying therapist, I hope to provide support to LGBTQIA+ and other individuals who are seeking care for general mental health issues, relationship issues and issues regarding the LGBTQ and intersectional minority communities.
Kathy Leary-Wilde
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ojai, CA 93023
I truly enjoy the process of collaboration and sense of discovery as we form a therapeutic alliance. I love working with adults, both young and old, male and female. Establishing the relationship is foundational to our work together. Trust develops naturally as our connection grows. The pace is always determined by your comfort level and readiness. I can offer new coping skills and join with you to form therapy goals. As an experienced EMDR therapist I sometimes utilize Flash and EMDR to reduce and clear triggering remnants of the past. The result is greater ease and joy in your life.
I truly enjoy the process of collaboration and sense of discovery as we form a therapeutic alliance. I love working with adults, both young and old, male and female. Establishing the relationship is foundational to our work together. Trust develops naturally as our connection grows. The pace is always determined by your comfort level and readiness. I can offer new coping skills and join with you to form therapy goals. As an experienced EMDR therapist I sometimes utilize Flash and EMDR to reduce and clear triggering remnants of the past. The result is greater ease and joy in your life.
James K Borgeson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93023
If you’re reading this you are likely considering speaking with a therapist and exploring current or past areas of your life that are of concern to you. Common areas or concern include relationship problems, exposure to traumatic events, difficult life transitions, parent child conflict, child behavior, school or self esteem issues, as well as many others. Navigating these challenges can be difficult. At times they may even leave you with feelings of depression, anxiety, even hopelessness. By reaching out to a therapist you are reaching out for support and guidance to restore hope and good health for you and your loved ones.
If you’re reading this you are likely considering speaking with a therapist and exploring current or past areas of your life that are of concern to you. Common areas or concern include relationship problems, exposure to traumatic events, difficult life transitions, parent child conflict, child behavior, school or self esteem issues, as well as many others. Navigating these challenges can be difficult. At times they may even leave you with feelings of depression, anxiety, even hopelessness. By reaching out to a therapist you are reaching out for support and guidance to restore hope and good health for you and your loved ones.
Elizabeth A Hollon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ojai, CA 93023
The therapeutic atmosphere provided is safe, encouraging, insight oriented, and flexible. Over the years, I have focused my expertise on working with adults, families, and couples. I make sure that my clients feel validated, heard, and understood in a non-judgmental environment. Their needs, history, and life circumstances are taken into consideration in the therapeutic process. The goal is for my clients to achieve unconditional understanding, peace, and relief from disturbing symptoms. I am passionate about helping my clients achieve health and improvement in their quality of life.
The therapeutic atmosphere provided is safe, encouraging, insight oriented, and flexible. Over the years, I have focused my expertise on working with adults, families, and couples. I make sure that my clients feel validated, heard, and understood in a non-judgmental environment. Their needs, history, and life circumstances are taken into consideration in the therapeutic process. The goal is for my clients to achieve unconditional understanding, peace, and relief from disturbing symptoms. I am passionate about helping my clients achieve health and improvement in their quality of life.
Kimberly A Fouche'
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ojai, CA 93023 (Online Only)
The changes in the world today can be unbalancing and having a guide to help one find ways to re-balance is important to one's well-being. I Have had life experience in dealing with trauma which guided me to become engaged in the study of psychology. I saw the need for more understanding of the mind and the human experience. Anxiety and depression affect the whole person: psycho-spiritually, physically, mentally, and physiologically. The signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression will manifest at every level. Imagine working together to find your own therapeutic tune to your life song…
The changes in the world today can be unbalancing and having a guide to help one find ways to re-balance is important to one's well-being. I Have had life experience in dealing with trauma which guided me to become engaged in the study of psychology. I saw the need for more understanding of the mind and the human experience. Anxiety and depression affect the whole person: psycho-spiritually, physically, mentally, and physiologically. The signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression will manifest at every level. Imagine working together to find your own therapeutic tune to your life song…
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Number of Therapists in Ojai, CA
100+
Average cost per session
$170
Therapists in Ojai, CA who prioritize treating:
90% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
82% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
71% | Grief |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
15 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
56% | Aetna |
44% | Cigna and Evernorth |
42% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Ojai, CA see their clients
79% | In Person and Online | |
21% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
86% | Female | |
14% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.