Psychodynamic Therapists in Merced, CA

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I use various evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. I am passionate about supporting my clients through challenges. I strive to approach my work with empathy, compassion, and patience.

Counseling can be a rewarding experience. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and children. I have been in private practice and with agencies for foster care and adoption. I love helping & watching people grow in their personal lives and in relationships. Marriages, divorce, blended families, intimacy, & parenting, past abuse issues are also areas of treatment. Pain disorders, grief, anxiety, and depression can have devastating affects on ones life. Getting help in all of these areas can greatly improve one's overall functioning. I believe contentment in life and knowing your life has purpose is of utmost importance.

Hello! I'm Theppharack Sounthala, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with a Master of Social Work from the California State University of Stanislaus. I have over 20 years of diverse experience with adults who are experiencing Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Grief, and Loss. I also have experience working with refugee clients, and am a refugee myself. I speak English, Laotian, and Thai, and provide services via teletherapy. Some of my most used modalities are CBT, Cognitive Processing, Humanistic, Mindfulness, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused, Strength-Based, and more.

Hi, my name is Crystal Prancevic, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, and relational issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems to help my clients identify distortions in their thought patterns and acknowledge how their history affects their current behavior and thoughts.

Hola! Hello! Welcome to my page! My name is Leticia. I am a bilingual therapist in Stanislaus and Merced County. I am a first-generation immigrant from Oaxaca, Mexico. My experiences as an immigrant, English learner, and advocate/interpreter for my family has shaped who I am, not only in my personal life but in my professional life as well. I am passionate about helping others achieve their goals to live a fulfilling life. My services are tailored to a busy lifestyle by offering sessions both online, in-person, evenings, and weekends.

It is a privilege to do this work and I enjoy working with diverse client populations and with different challenges. I enjoy working with adults who grapple with anxiety and depression, especially those who may be asking themselves, "why am I like this or why do I feel so guilty all the time, or perhaps even, why do I struggle with relationships?" My clients enjoy working with a practitioner who places a high priority on fostering authentic connections and cultivating strong, meaningful therapeutic relationships.

My name is Taryn Duenes and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California working with clients across the state via telehealth. I bring a strengths-based compassion forward mindset to sessions with my clients. I work with adults 18+ and specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and adjustment difficulty. I like to incorporate a variety of modalities based on each client’s unique needs. I often integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Religiously Integrated CBT, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

LaKisha L. Johnson, PPSC, LCSW is a therapist, consultant, and advocate who believes in building bridges and breaking barriers. She has been providing mental health services for over 16 years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from UC Berkeley, before continuing to study mental health at the University of Southern California and earning her clinical license. LaKisha specializes in providing effective interventions for Depression, Co-Parenting Conflict, and Trauma across the lifespan and is committed to helping people recover from emotional injury and discover their purpose.

What would it look like if life had not happened the way it did? Trauma happens TO US and we get stuck in what was. Are you burdened by old wounds and feeling like the pain just wont go away? Trauma shows up in our everyday lives in the form of: Irritability/ feeling on edge, anger, depression, anxiety, difficulties maintaining relationships, parenting challenges, feeling numb or disconnected, work or school challenges. Are you ready to get to know the parts of yourself that keep you stuck? Are you ready to learn how to take care of yourself in a whole new way? Cynthia is ready to walk this path with you.

Hello I am Borina and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate in supporting my clients through healing and growth so they can live their best life. I show interest in clients who are experiencing life challenges and career change. I am also a bilingual and culturally competent therapist. I have over 30 years of experience in working with individual and families going through crisis situations and adversities in their lives. I have specific experience in child and adult trauma.

EMDR is one of the most effective methods to stimulate the brain and body’s natural ability towards healing. EMDR is an evidence-based modality that uses eye movement, tapping, or sound to help the brain heal from difficult life experiences. EMDR can help with the treatment of PTSD, trauma, depression, and anxiety. This therapy is rewarding, and it could bring strength to situations that may have seemed hopeless.

Therapy is the journey back to yourself, short-term to clarify a course of action or longer, looking at patterns that have led to pain: overwhelm, isolation, poor boundaries, addiction, depression, loneliness, stress, and more. Our focus will be on who you are, what you need, and what you want to be in your life. Even when you feel disconnected from yourself, weighed down by problems and compromises, there is an essential and valuable you--to be expressed and to be lived. My goal is to help you to connect to, build, and express this person. My life's work is with people working to heal their relationship with themselves

Do you wonder why you make plans, have goals but often don't follow through? Or you stay in bed most of the day and feel unproductive? Maybe you feel unmotivated and neglect social events? Sometimes you feel anxious and start to panic at the thought of leaving the house or going to an event with a lot of people. Do you find yourself avoiding your friends calls or cutting off those who are important to you? Do you feel like you just can't move forward and think about your past too much? Do you want to live again? I'm glad you're finally taking that step to talk to someone about it. It is the most selfless thing you can do.

Amy is a compassionate LCSW utilizing her 10-plus years of experience and keen insight to enlighten and provide self-awareness to challenging life circumstances.

Susan C Terris, LMFT 34868. My approach to therapy is first to listen deeply to what a client's needs are, and to work collaboratively and non-judgmentally with them towards their goals. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to be an active participant in their own treatment. I have worked with clients successfully on depression, mood disorders, bipolar disorders, all types of anxiety (including trauma), grief and any type of adjustment to life changes, including relationships. I'm currently working with young adults and adults from 18 to 100. I enjoy working with many different types of conditions.

In my practice, my ideal client navigates the complexities of mental health challenges. I offer personalized support using evidence-based practices to empower individuals, fostering resilience, enhancing coping mechanisms, and facilitating sustainable mental well-being. Through a client-centered approach, I build trust and collaboration, tailoring interventions to specific needs. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues, I am committed to guiding clients toward holistic well-being.

Hello, I am a License Clinical Social worker who enjoys supporting clients through difficult times. I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive tools to manage their mental health in order to experience healing and peace of mind. My client experience includes behavioral intervention with children on the spectrum and with adults experiencing loss, life-changing events, and changes in the level of care as it pertains to end-of-life treatment.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience working with individuals, families, and couples from ethnically and culturally diverse populations. The individuals I work with are overcoming various life transitions that range from mental health issues, interpersonal relationships, career and academic challenges, substance use, grief and loss, and trauma. Having a strong support system, whether it is from friends, family, and/or community members, can help bridge the gap between feeling helpless and alone and feeling supported and understood.

My name is Drew Caldwell and I have a clinical background in treating high acuity mental health disorders that include anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance, mood, and personality disorders. I have extensive experience working in foster care agencies and community outpatient clinics. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a humanistic perspective utilizing cognitive and dialectical behavior modalities with an emphasis on mindfulness-based stress reduction and holistic nutrition. I am eager to work with clients who are self-aware and are in need of a therapeutic connection.