Person-Centered Therapists in Parkfield, CA

Hello! My name is Kameron "Kam" Kaveh, I am an LMFT licensed in California. My therapeutic approach is two parts, therapy should be something you look forward to, and should be a place where you can process the changes that you would like to make in your life. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ populations with a particular emphasis on advocacy and religious trauma. I tend to approach clients from an integrative standpoint. Starting with the initial assessment I look to understand developmental "stuck points" that inhibit forward progress.

Hello! My name is Gianna Merriam, LCSW. My therapeutic approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based. My areas of practice include working with children and families, individuals (all ages), and groups. I enjoy promoting use of self-compassion practices, functional communication and empathy to impact individual needs and relationships. Clients I typically work with can range from age 5-60. I have extensive experience working with school-aged children that receive IEP services; I am educated and able to support parents in navigating the school system as well as community based resources.

Welcome; I am excited to connect and have the opportunity to support you during this period of exploration, growth, and transition. I am Carla Johnson, and I have two decades of experience helping folks make life changes and providing counseling. I have focused on multigenerational trauma's impact on the individual, along with an emphasis on the importance of the mind, body, and spirit connection that is central to person-centered care. I have two decades of experience treating anxiety, burnout, depression, family conflict, grief, life transitions, sleep challenges, panic, stress, trauma, and women's issues.

I like to take a comprehensive, collaborative approach to treatment and focus on building a professional and positive relationship versus treating a diagnosis. To me, it is important to build a genuine relationship based on trust, openness and honesty, that emphasizes meeting the client where they’re at. I believe the client is an expert in their own lives and my role is to help them become a healthier, happier version of themselves.

Hi, my name is Dr. Kristina Holt-Reber, and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I value and put collaboration with YOU first and use a person-centered, humanistic, and trauma-informed approach to therapy. I have spent a lot of my education focusing on Trauma and Anxiety related disorders and have a passion for serving the LGBTQIA+ community. I typically work with clients struggling with anxiety, mood or trauma-related concerns and feel very comfortable treating those conditions.

My name is Liliana Gonzalez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. My therapeutic approach is solution-based focus and cognitive behavioral therapy, and person-centered. I help patients dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, and communication challenges. I provide individual, couples and family counseling. Therapy for depression and anxiety, couples counseling, family counseling, stress management, Self-empowerment and Self-assertive Training, and Conflict Resolution Skills.

Hello there! I’m a licensed clinical social worker in California, and a certified anger management counselor, CAMS-ll, under the National Anger Management Association. I have vast experience working with children, teenagers, and adults within an outpatient and inpatient hospital setting. My best interest for clients is to help them achieve personal self-development and awareness, cope with life transitions, emotions, stressors, and develop healthier relationships. I believe we are capable of self-resiliency and I aim to be a guide for you to achieve it.

Empathy and trust are essential when working with individuals in therapy. As a Licensed Psychologist, I strongly believe creating a supportive and compassionate space for my clients helps facilitate a deeper level of growth and healing. I prioritize fostering a strong, therapeutic alliance with all of my clients and I am passionate about providing quality, therapeutic care to others.

Hello, my name is Stacey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Bakersfield, California. I am passionate about my work and providing an opportunity to help individuals and families cope with life's challenges and work towards healing and creating a life worth living. I work well with children, adolescents, and young adults; however, I have the ability to engage with and work with any age group. I also have the ability to engage with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and ethnicities.

Hello and Welcome! My name is Shadaria Prince, LCSW, and I'm here to foster Healing, Empowerment, and Resilience in your journey. Life's unpredictable twists and turns can often leave us disoriented, questioning our path and searching for solid ground. This uncertainty can manifest as heightened anxiety, persistent stress, and overthinking, making life's challenges seem insurmountable. In these moments, I come alongside you, offering a nurturing, non-judgmental space where you can rediscover your inner strength and find your voice.

In May 2007, I graduated from California State University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and shortly after, earned a Master’s of Science degree in Counseling, emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy. I began my career as a therapist working with juvenile offenders and youth who’d been diagnosed with severe mental health issues. I quickly recognized that many adults who were tasked with raising these troubled youth were struggling with issues that prevented them from being active caretakers. As a result, working with hurting adults became my passion.

Everyone’s story is different and filled with ups and downs. Life can become difficult and overwhelming at times. We may feel we need additional support, a safe space, and someone to speak to. My hope is to be able to provide that for my clients through a non-judgemental lens. I work alongside clients and help them navigate through emotions utilizing a person-centered approach. Creating trust and safety to allow clients to be as they are.

Hello, Thank you for your time. My name is Jasmine Collins, LMFT. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. focus areas of practice: Attachment-based Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Emotionally Focused Existential Humanistic Narrative Person-Centered Positive Psychology Psychoanalytic Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT) Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Strength-Based Structural Family Therapy Trauma Focused

Greetings, my name is Mark and I've been working professionally with families and youth in the foster care system for over 14 years in several positions such as; a facility social worker, substance abuse counselor and as an intern therapist. Currently as a licensed clinician I hope to share joy and compassion for those that I work with, by using a person-centered approach as a basis for everything that I do. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT135452 practicing here in the state of California. I work with individuals, couples, adults and teens.

Hello, I'm Jessica Gilligan, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 10 years of experience providing therapy to children, teens, young adults (18-25 yrs. old), and their parents/family members. I value holding a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients, so they can process whatever they need to, and find solutions that work for them. I have the most experience treating teens and young adults with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Low Self-Esteem, LGBTQIA+ topics, Anger Management, and Communication/Social Skill development. I'm comfortable providing individual and/or group therapy.

I am an empathetic therapist with a passion to create a space where clients can be heard and seen. I have experience in leading clients to self-empowerment and awareness to overcome challenges in their life. I also assist clients in developing skills in bettering their life and managing their symptoms of anxiety and depression. Through clinical, life experience, and compassion I value working to assist those willing to make a positive difference in their lives.

Hi there, my name is Gabriel Ruiz. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I completed both my bachelor's in psychology and my Master of Social Work (MSW) at California State University, Bakersfield. I am currently working on obtaining my Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) at Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts. Our time together isn’t necessarily to rid ourselves of “bad” feelings but to gain the ability to experience a wider range of emotions. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who have various mental health needs. My approach to therapy is focused on creating a safe, brave, and affirming space.

Rafael Diaz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, who works with adults, and provides care for patients struggling with life stressors and mood distress. Rafael Diaz has over 5 years of experience working in the mental health. Rafael approaches treatment with a humanistic approach, and focuses on the whole person. Rafael studied at USC where he obtained a Masters of Social Work. They have also worked within the criminal justice system, working primarily with adult males.

My name is Nicole Shrieves and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of California. My pronouns are she/her/hers. I provide individual therapy with adults who experience symptoms of depression and anxiety stemming from trauma, systematic oppression, ancestral and generational wounds, racial injustices, domestic violence, sex trafficking, grief and loss, aging, and other life experiences/stressors. I am LGBTQIA+ friendly.My therapeutic approach is based on you, the individual.