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Danny Munguia (Bilingual-Spanish)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95928
Hello/Hola my name is Danny Munguia, LCSW. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of clinical experience. I have experience working with individuals of all ages providing individual psychotherapy to children, families, adults, and couples. I have worked in various clinical settings with diverse populations, including outpatient, integrated care settings, schools, hospital and community-based agencies.
Hello/Hola my name is Danny Munguia, LCSW. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of clinical experience. I have experience working with individuals of all ages providing individual psychotherapy to children, families, adults, and couples. I have worked in various clinical settings with diverse populations, including outpatient, integrated care settings, schools, hospital and community-based agencies.
(530) 628-6735 View (530) 628-6735
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Jenee Bryant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95973
My name is Jeneé Bryant, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Francisco, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults who experience stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, aging, end-of-life, and medical issues. I use a client-centered, whole-person approach to better understand my clients and help them heal. My focus population is from young adults to older adults dealing with major life changes such as medical diagnosis, traumatic events, substance abuse, and end-of-life issues.
My name is Jeneé Bryant, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Francisco, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults who experience stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, aging, end-of-life, and medical issues. I use a client-centered, whole-person approach to better understand my clients and help them heal. My focus population is from young adults to older adults dealing with major life changes such as medical diagnosis, traumatic events, substance abuse, and end-of-life issues.
(951) 904-3652 View (951) 904-3652
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Family & Children's Counseling Services, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95926  (Online Only)
When our children's hearts have been broken, our hearts break, too. Parents often struggle with knowing how to care for a hurting child. The child's behaviors can be challenging. A parent's own unhealed wounds get triggered. Then, there's the parenting guilt! It can be overwhelming. We understand and we are here to help.
When our children's hearts have been broken, our hearts break, too. Parents often struggle with knowing how to care for a hurting child. The child's behaviors can be challenging. A parent's own unhealed wounds get triggered. Then, there's the parenting guilt! It can be overwhelming. We understand and we are here to help.
(530) 451-4151 View (530) 451-4151

Online Therapists

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Shirley Cheney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95747
I use a multi-modality approach frequently using cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused and strength-based therapies, motivational interviewing, Christian concepts, and the inclusion of calming and coping skills.
Greetings, I am Shirley Cheney a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I provide therapy and counseling to adults struggling with depression, anxiety, mood, and thought disorders with co-occurring substance use challenges. I work well with adults with mental health and substance use disorders. I endeavor to create a partnership to encourage and empower those suffering from co-occurring conditions.
I use a multi-modality approach frequently using cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused and strength-based therapies, motivational interviewing, Christian concepts, and the inclusion of calming and coping skills.
Greetings, I am Shirley Cheney a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I provide therapy and counseling to adults struggling with depression, anxiety, mood, and thought disorders with co-occurring substance use challenges. I work well with adults with mental health and substance use disorders. I endeavor to create a partnership to encourage and empower those suffering from co-occurring conditions.
(916) 823-9236 View (916) 823-9236
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Eimy Estrada
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Hello, my name is Eimy Estrada. I believe in creating a warm and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, gain insights and find the tools they need for personal growth and healing. It's my passion to walk alongside individuals on their unique journeys providing guidance and empowering them to live their best lives. Having experienced the transformative power of therapy firsthand, I am deeply passionate about helping others unlock their potential for growth and healing. Witnessing the positive changes in my own life and seeing loved ones thrive through therapy inspired me to dedicate myself to this field.
Hello, my name is Eimy Estrada. I believe in creating a warm and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, gain insights and find the tools they need for personal growth and healing. It's my passion to walk alongside individuals on their unique journeys providing guidance and empowering them to live their best lives. Having experienced the transformative power of therapy firsthand, I am deeply passionate about helping others unlock their potential for growth and healing. Witnessing the positive changes in my own life and seeing loved ones thrive through therapy inspired me to dedicate myself to this field.
(951) 338-9431 View (951) 338-9431
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Nicholas A Freedman
MS, RYT 200
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95678
You deserve to live the life of your wildest dreams. You may feel stuck, alone, and lost. These are difficult states of mind to experience. My greatest joy in life is assisting clients in reconnecting to that authentic heart-centered place within themselves to access their unlimited potential to create wealth and abundance in; career, all relationships (family/friends/romantic), finances, emotional wellbeing, physical health, creative expression, connection, community, and spiritual growth. This is for those who are looking to do the deep work of observing themselves and finding what really serves their highest purpose.
You deserve to live the life of your wildest dreams. You may feel stuck, alone, and lost. These are difficult states of mind to experience. My greatest joy in life is assisting clients in reconnecting to that authentic heart-centered place within themselves to access their unlimited potential to create wealth and abundance in; career, all relationships (family/friends/romantic), finances, emotional wellbeing, physical health, creative expression, connection, community, and spiritual growth. This is for those who are looking to do the deep work of observing themselves and finding what really serves their highest purpose.
(916) 581-6058 View (916) 581-6058
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Wesley Hamper
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95828
My name is Wes Hamper, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Northern California. I work with adults throughout California via Telehealth and specialize in anxiety and stress management, assertiveness, and self-actualization. My primary modalities of treatment include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy to help my clients manage life's ups and downs, find their voice, and reach their full potential. I have always had a keen interest in the workings of the mind and how our individual experiences color our perception of life experiences.
My name is Wes Hamper, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Northern California. I work with adults throughout California via Telehealth and specialize in anxiety and stress management, assertiveness, and self-actualization. My primary modalities of treatment include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy to help my clients manage life's ups and downs, find their voice, and reach their full potential. I have always had a keen interest in the workings of the mind and how our individual experiences color our perception of life experiences.
(916) 378-1615 View (916) 378-1615
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Pacific Counseling & Trauma Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95630
Our Center helps anyone suffering from unresolved trauma or disturbing experiences. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, hyper-vigilance, restlessness, rage, exhaustion, fatigue, or dissociation. We exist to alleviate the profound suffering of those who have been traumatized in childhood or adulthood. Trauma is often not healed from talk therapy alone. We use cutting edge trauma modalities that access your primitive brain where trauma is stored. Through this, you will release the trauma and all of the physical issues that go along with it, and graduate with a freedom you have never known.
Our Center helps anyone suffering from unresolved trauma or disturbing experiences. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, hyper-vigilance, restlessness, rage, exhaustion, fatigue, or dissociation. We exist to alleviate the profound suffering of those who have been traumatized in childhood or adulthood. Trauma is often not healed from talk therapy alone. We use cutting edge trauma modalities that access your primitive brain where trauma is stored. Through this, you will release the trauma and all of the physical issues that go along with it, and graduate with a freedom you have never known.
(916) 659-7283 View (916) 659-7283
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Shohreh White
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95678  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Shohreh but I go by Sho for short. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who has a passion to help others achieve their best life. Sometimes life can leave one feeling lost or powerless, you may be wondering what your next steps should be. I would be honored to help you navigate and walk with you in your journey to finding and reclaiming your true self.
Hello! My name is Shohreh but I go by Sho for short. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who has a passion to help others achieve their best life. Sometimes life can leave one feeling lost or powerless, you may be wondering what your next steps should be. I would be honored to help you navigate and walk with you in your journey to finding and reclaiming your true self.
(916) 619-5341 View (916) 619-5341
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Keystone Therapy & Training Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Sometimes looking for what you need is harder than you thought. Our Keystone team provides services that meet people in the different stages in their lives and goes along side you through your own self-determined growth process.
Sometimes looking for what you need is harder than you thought. Our Keystone team provides services that meet people in the different stages in their lives and goes along side you through your own self-determined growth process.
(707) 602-3812 View (707) 602-3812
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Nadia Abdo
PhD
Verified Verified
Saint Helena, CA 94574
All are welcome to reach out. I offer a free 35 minute intro session, I invite you to email me to schedule a time. I specialize in Trauma, Relationship Challenges, Suicide, Emotion Regulation, Anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Work Challenges & Eating Disorders. My current work & previous experience includes: NASA, DEIB Specialist (Current); Berklee College of Music Boston, Resident Director (2023); University at Buffalo, Assistant Director of Counseling (2020-21). Dartmouth, Research Coord. (2020). Cornell University, Psychologist (2016-2019).
All are welcome to reach out. I offer a free 35 minute intro session, I invite you to email me to schedule a time. I specialize in Trauma, Relationship Challenges, Suicide, Emotion Regulation, Anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Work Challenges & Eating Disorders. My current work & previous experience includes: NASA, DEIB Specialist (Current); Berklee College of Music Boston, Resident Director (2023); University at Buffalo, Assistant Director of Counseling (2020-21). Dartmouth, Research Coord. (2020). Cornell University, Psychologist (2016-2019).
(341) 888-6797 View (341) 888-6797
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Jessicarose L Kubas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nevada City, CA 95959  (Online Only)
Sometimes ordinary psychotherapy just isn’t “it”. Most women entering my practice come due to persistent sexual and emotional problems that regular psychotherapy analyzed but did not effectively facilitate. Sometimes, “How does it make you feel?” Is too little and insufficient for change. You are left with an inventory of your issues and little change. You will likely find me quite different to the above. I don’t fit the mold because I studied to be the answer to the above in my practices.
Sometimes ordinary psychotherapy just isn’t “it”. Most women entering my practice come due to persistent sexual and emotional problems that regular psychotherapy analyzed but did not effectively facilitate. Sometimes, “How does it make you feel?” Is too little and insufficient for change. You are left with an inventory of your issues and little change. You will likely find me quite different to the above. I don’t fit the mold because I studied to be the answer to the above in my practices.
(530) 772-5315 View (530) 772-5315
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Karlie Youngblood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95949  (Online Only)
Imagine seeking deeper meaning in your life, grappling with unresolved trauma, inner conflicts, and a longing for personal growth. You yearn for self-empowerment, liberation from past burdens, and a path to your own sovereignty.
Imagine seeking deeper meaning in your life, grappling with unresolved trauma, inner conflicts, and a longing for personal growth. You yearn for self-empowerment, liberation from past burdens, and a path to your own sovereignty.
(530) 207-8569 View (530) 207-8569
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New Dawn Medical Detox & Residential Rehab Program
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Redding, CA 96001
New Dawn is unique because we offer men's and women's programs with gender separate housing, exceptional addiction counselors and master's level therapists, a compassionate medical team of doctors and licensed nurses, and top amenities with gourmet cooking, outdoor activities, experiential therapies, and most importantly, free lifetime aftercare for all of our program graduates.
New Dawn is unique because we offer men's and women's programs with gender separate housing, exceptional addiction counselors and master's level therapists, a compassionate medical team of doctors and licensed nurses, and top amenities with gourmet cooking, outdoor activities, experiential therapies, and most importantly, free lifetime aftercare for all of our program graduates.
(530) 319-5249 View (530) 319-5249
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Mimi Bradshaw Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482  (Online Only)
I provide psychotherapy for children and their family systems, teens, and adults in a strength-based, supportive environment. I can help you be your best self by working through some of the things that are weighing you down. I have experience with: self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, challenging childhood behaviors, divorce/ co-parenting, self-harm, suicidal ideation concerns, foster care and the court system, ADHD, body-dysmorphic challenges. LGBTQ+ safe space.
I provide psychotherapy for children and their family systems, teens, and adults in a strength-based, supportive environment. I can help you be your best self by working through some of the things that are weighing you down. I have experience with: self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, challenging childhood behaviors, divorce/ co-parenting, self-harm, suicidal ideation concerns, foster care and the court system, ADHD, body-dysmorphic challenges. LGBTQ+ safe space.
(707) 415-4774 View (707) 415-4774
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Melissa Ramirez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95811
Life is full of challenges to personal growth, and these issues often bring up feelings of fear and uncertainty. These and other difficult emotions may affect how you view yourself and relationships. We'll collaborate to create a safe space for exploring, unpacking, and navigating what's getting in the way of building the life you want. Our sessions will be aimed at healing from intergenerational trauma and inherited fears to release you from the negative self-talk hindering you. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, client-centered, and strengths-based to support you in identifying and reworking unhelpful thinking patterns.
Life is full of challenges to personal growth, and these issues often bring up feelings of fear and uncertainty. These and other difficult emotions may affect how you view yourself and relationships. We'll collaborate to create a safe space for exploring, unpacking, and navigating what's getting in the way of building the life you want. Our sessions will be aimed at healing from intergenerational trauma and inherited fears to release you from the negative self-talk hindering you. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, client-centered, and strengths-based to support you in identifying and reworking unhelpful thinking patterns.
(916) 848-5907 View (916) 848-5907
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Joseph Sands
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95838
My name is Dr. Joseph Sands, and I am a Licensed Psychologist based in Los Angeles, California. I work with adolescents and adults with the following difficulties: sadness/depression, mood swings, anxiety (panic attacks), social phobias, poor social skills, OCD, impulsivity, anger problems, ADHD, autism, and relationship issues. I like to use a collaborative approach with my clients to help them best strategize to overcome the obstacles and meet their therapeutic goals. The clients I work with are currently seen in an outpatient setting and range from adolescents to middle-aged adults, with a variety of different challenges.
My name is Dr. Joseph Sands, and I am a Licensed Psychologist based in Los Angeles, California. I work with adolescents and adults with the following difficulties: sadness/depression, mood swings, anxiety (panic attacks), social phobias, poor social skills, OCD, impulsivity, anger problems, ADHD, autism, and relationship issues. I like to use a collaborative approach with my clients to help them best strategize to overcome the obstacles and meet their therapeutic goals. The clients I work with are currently seen in an outpatient setting and range from adolescents to middle-aged adults, with a variety of different challenges.
(858) 786-0328 View (858) 786-0328
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Kim Caspar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to help people become the best version of themselves. No matter your past, I believe with the appropriate information, training and teaching your life can improve. I desire to help people experience transformation and restoration that will last. I have experience working with children, individuals and couples. I subscribe to a family systems approach when working with children and have found it is most beneficial to include parents and siblings in treatment. I also have a passion to help people who have experienced trauma and am trained in EMDR.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to help people become the best version of themselves. No matter your past, I believe with the appropriate information, training and teaching your life can improve. I desire to help people experience transformation and restoration that will last. I have experience working with children, individuals and couples. I subscribe to a family systems approach when working with children and have found it is most beneficial to include parents and siblings in treatment. I also have a passion to help people who have experienced trauma and am trained in EMDR.
(916) 619-3961 View (916) 619-3961
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Central Valley Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95814
Central Valley Family Therapy is a group practice whose sole focus is providing individuals, couples and families support through all walks of life. Our clinicians recognize the importance of quality treatment for each and every client that walks through our doors. We welcome clients with culturally diverse identities, backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, and experiences. We believe that every person who seeks support should have access to quality mental health services. Our focus is not only on your unique therapeutic goals, but in providing our clients with a warm, friendly and nurturing environment.
Central Valley Family Therapy is a group practice whose sole focus is providing individuals, couples and families support through all walks of life. Our clinicians recognize the importance of quality treatment for each and every client that walks through our doors. We welcome clients with culturally diverse identities, backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, and experiences. We believe that every person who seeks support should have access to quality mental health services. Our focus is not only on your unique therapeutic goals, but in providing our clients with a warm, friendly and nurturing environment.
(916) 269-5422 View (916) 269-5422
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Leola Taylor
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95815
I am a Mental Health Clinician seeking to meet everyone where they are in a culturally sensitive manner. I have nearly 20 years of experience serving populations of a variety of ages, orientations, economic classes, etc. My professional experience was obtained working in trauma-informed residential treatment programs and crisis intervention in Northern California. I am highly motivated to assist everyone with finding the strength they possess within. I celebrate diversity, value fairness, and advocate for mental wellness. I believe that everyone has the right to be themselves. If there is anyway I can help you, please reach out.
I am a Mental Health Clinician seeking to meet everyone where they are in a culturally sensitive manner. I have nearly 20 years of experience serving populations of a variety of ages, orientations, economic classes, etc. My professional experience was obtained working in trauma-informed residential treatment programs and crisis intervention in Northern California. I am highly motivated to assist everyone with finding the strength they possess within. I celebrate diversity, value fairness, and advocate for mental wellness. I believe that everyone has the right to be themselves. If there is anyway I can help you, please reach out.
(916) 500-5561 View (916) 500-5561
Motivational Interviewing Therapists

How does motivational interviewing work?

Motivational interviewing aims to uncover a person’s internal motivation to change their life. Toward this end, the therapist listens, empathizes, and collaborates with the client based on their perspective; the therapist doesn’t adhere to a predetermined plan for change or impose their viewpoint on the client. Discovering an individual’s most important reasons for change, and guiding them to achieve those changes, can empower people to shift from ambivalence to action.

Is motivational interviewing evidence-based?

Yes, research shows that motivational interviewing can help treat alcohol and substance use — and in different ways such as reducing drinking, reducing resistance, and increasing the likelihood of staying in treatment. Motivational interviewing has also been shown to help people lose weight, adhere to medication regimens, improve diet for those with Type II diabetes, and improve healthy behaviors in children.

How long does motivational interviewing last?

Motivational interviewing is a short-term therapy that can last just one or two sessions. In some cases, motivational interviewing may be used in conjunction with longer-term therapies, but for most people, motivational interviewing is a brief intervention that aims to help patients understand their personal, specific, and internal reasons for changing their life.

What differentiates motivational interviewing from person-centered therapy?

In person-centered therapy, the individual is in the driver’s seat of the treatment process, creating space for them to trust their instincts and arrive at their own solutions. The two approaches are similar because motivational interviewing is also client-centered; however, person-centered therapy is more open-ended while motivational interviewing is somewhat more structured; the goal is to change, and the therapist helps the client specifically discover their internal motivations to modify their behavior.