Therapists in Visalia, CA
Stephanie Zimmerman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
Every individual, couple, parent or family comes with their own individual needs. My goal as a therapist is to journey with my client towards healing from our pain, feeling empowered as a person and living with healthy boundaries. My approach towards this is to develop awareness into how thoughts affect feelings and lead to actions, develop healthy coping skills and address how past experiences can influence present situations.
Every individual, couple, parent or family comes with their own individual needs. My goal as a therapist is to journey with my client towards healing from our pain, feeling empowered as a person and living with healthy boundaries. My approach towards this is to develop awareness into how thoughts affect feelings and lead to actions, develop healthy coping skills and address how past experiences can influence present situations.
Michelle Bussey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
Often we look for quick fixes for life's challenges when actually they have been developing for many years - dealing with life challenges simply takes time for change. I work with a wide spectrum individuals from all types of backgrounds, histories, lifestyle orientations, faiths and severity of difficulties such as anger issues, depression, anxiety, stress management, and interpersonal trauma. Family issues include pre-marital and couple counseling, parenting issues, children, adolescents, peer relationships, grief and loss through death, adjustments due to divorce or separation, infertility and loss, domestic abuse, and life transitions.
Often we look for quick fixes for life's challenges when actually they have been developing for many years - dealing with life challenges simply takes time for change. I work with a wide spectrum individuals from all types of backgrounds, histories, lifestyle orientations, faiths and severity of difficulties such as anger issues, depression, anxiety, stress management, and interpersonal trauma. Family issues include pre-marital and couple counseling, parenting issues, children, adolescents, peer relationships, grief and loss through death, adjustments due to divorce or separation, infertility and loss, domestic abuse, and life transitions.
Family & Children's Counseling Services, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93277 (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.
Jeri P Chambers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
Beginning therapy can often be intimidating. It requires, among many things, vulnerability and trust in the therapeutic relationship and process. Painful life experiences can make it difficult to trust that others will have your best interest at heart or not be judgmental. If you are considering entering therapy, I applaud you for taking this courageous first step. My clients have repeatedly told me how comfortable they felt after the first session. I will provide for you a safe and non-judgmental space as we work as a team to accomplish your goals and embrace the process of change.
Beginning therapy can often be intimidating. It requires, among many things, vulnerability and trust in the therapeutic relationship and process. Painful life experiences can make it difficult to trust that others will have your best interest at heart or not be judgmental. If you are considering entering therapy, I applaud you for taking this courageous first step. My clients have repeatedly told me how comfortable they felt after the first session. I will provide for you a safe and non-judgmental space as we work as a team to accomplish your goals and embrace the process of change.
Zayas Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
Not accepting new clients
A person's needs are completely individual and personal. I assist clients to develop their own goals as well as their own perspective. Ideally, a client wants to feel better, live better, be better; I am here to listen and remind clients of their choices as well as process their emotions on the journey! When working with children, I work from a structural approach, meaning that the whole system of the child's life matters to me; through play and parental support, a child can learn and practice healthier ways to live and make choices in their different life domains.
A person's needs are completely individual and personal. I assist clients to develop their own goals as well as their own perspective. Ideally, a client wants to feel better, live better, be better; I am here to listen and remind clients of their choices as well as process their emotions on the journey! When working with children, I work from a structural approach, meaning that the whole system of the child's life matters to me; through play and parental support, a child can learn and practice healthier ways to live and make choices in their different life domains.
Online Therapists
Tyler Diaz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93711
Tyler's therapeutic style integrates aspects of psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapeutic techniques.
Tyler has spent the past six years working with children, adults, and families throughout the community as part of a school based treatment team and as part of a therapeutic foster family agency. Helping others has always been a passion of Tyler's and she truly believes that although people may stumble and fall along the way it does not mean that they can not get back up grow from their experiences, whether they be positive or negative.
Tyler's therapeutic style integrates aspects of psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapeutic techniques.
Tyler has spent the past six years working with children, adults, and families throughout the community as part of a school based treatment team and as part of a therapeutic foster family agency. Helping others has always been a passion of Tyler's and she truly believes that although people may stumble and fall along the way it does not mean that they can not get back up grow from their experiences, whether they be positive or negative.
Ming Pokey Mariscal
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93309
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist (PsyD. from Biola University) with previous training as a Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT from Fuller Theological Seminary). I have a passion for providing professional Psychological services as well as Christian counseling to those who are suffering. I completed a total of six years of graduate training at two of the six American Psychological Association (APA) approved Christian clinical psychology programs. Both of these institutions are committed to the development of practitioners adept in the integration of Psychology and Christian theology in clinical practice and research.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist (PsyD. from Biola University) with previous training as a Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT from Fuller Theological Seminary). I have a passion for providing professional Psychological services as well as Christian counseling to those who are suffering. I completed a total of six years of graduate training at two of the six American Psychological Association (APA) approved Christian clinical psychology programs. Both of these institutions are committed to the development of practitioners adept in the integration of Psychology and Christian theology in clinical practice and research.
Haylee Clark, Hope & Healing Family Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, AMFT
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93710
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working with a broad range of clients varying in diverse backgrounds with youth, families, adults, and couples. I am affirmative towards BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ experiences. Some areas I find myself especially passionate about are working with clients managing family conflict, boundary work, and hopes for growth in assertiveness.
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working with a broad range of clients varying in diverse backgrounds with youth, families, adults, and couples. I am affirmative towards BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ experiences. Some areas I find myself especially passionate about are working with clients managing family conflict, boundary work, and hopes for growth in assertiveness.
Evelyn Ashley Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93720
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I am grateful you are spending time to find support and move towards change/ in what you want in life. I believe people have the ability to be attuned with themselves emotionally. It is when we are able to connect with ourselves deeply that we can lean in and pay attention to our body’s signals. Learning to be attuned with our body is not a natural process and in doing so we can learn to live a more attuned life. I am extremely passionate about helping individuals with finding ways to grow and coming alongside them to get there.
Hello! I am grateful you are spending time to find support and move towards change/ in what you want in life. I believe people have the ability to be attuned with themselves emotionally. It is when we are able to connect with ourselves deeply that we can lean in and pay attention to our body’s signals. Learning to be attuned with our body is not a natural process and in doing so we can learn to live a more attuned life. I am extremely passionate about helping individuals with finding ways to grow and coming alongside them to get there.
Joe Anthony Galvan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93711
Are you ready to begin therapy? There comes a pivotal point in our lives we begin to start questioning our decisions and thoughts, the interactions we have in our intimate/platonic relationships, and/or why we feel "stuck". It often leads us to have difficulty regulating our daily thoughts, feelings, and emotions. The experience of hardships and emotional pain follow us like our own shadow contributing to the way we think, feel, and behave. I firmly believe early childhood experiences, complex and secondary trauma, daily stressors/challenges, and life adjustments shape who we are as individuals and how we relate to others.
Are you ready to begin therapy? There comes a pivotal point in our lives we begin to start questioning our decisions and thoughts, the interactions we have in our intimate/platonic relationships, and/or why we feel "stuck". It often leads us to have difficulty regulating our daily thoughts, feelings, and emotions. The experience of hardships and emotional pain follow us like our own shadow contributing to the way we think, feel, and behave. I firmly believe early childhood experiences, complex and secondary trauma, daily stressors/challenges, and life adjustments shape who we are as individuals and how we relate to others.
Ka Bao Adame
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93710
I am a bilingual (Hmong and English) licensed therapist. I have experience with individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship problems from various age groups, multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
I am a bilingual (Hmong and English) licensed therapist. I have experience with individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship problems from various age groups, multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Kacey Medellin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , LMFT
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93720
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with children and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and difficulties related to relationships, behaviors, and trauma. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have worked with clients ranging from age 5 to 65. I hold a strong belief that all individuals have resiliency in their core, and are capable of taking control over their own lives. I understand that taking the leap to begin therapy can be scary and uncertain. I believe that it is important to meet clients where they are and help to gain a deeper understanding of the areas in life that have lead to a feeling of being stuck or lost.
I specialize in working with children and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and difficulties related to relationships, behaviors, and trauma. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have worked with clients ranging from age 5 to 65. I hold a strong belief that all individuals have resiliency in their core, and are capable of taking control over their own lives. I understand that taking the leap to begin therapy can be scary and uncertain. I believe that it is important to meet clients where they are and help to gain a deeper understanding of the areas in life that have lead to a feeling of being stuck or lost.
Erika M Melendez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for someone to work with your infant, toddler, kid, teen or young adult? I would be honored to work with your child to manage day to day stressors or more severe issues like sexual assault, dating violence, bullying, or grief. I also love to work with parents or other caretakers/support people to provide education and work collaboratively to help the child feel whole and able to thrive! Regardless if your child is 1 or 25 I want to help them reach their goals to heal and feel empowered!
Are you looking for someone to work with your infant, toddler, kid, teen or young adult? I would be honored to work with your child to manage day to day stressors or more severe issues like sexual assault, dating violence, bullying, or grief. I also love to work with parents or other caretakers/support people to provide education and work collaboratively to help the child feel whole and able to thrive! Regardless if your child is 1 or 25 I want to help them reach their goals to heal and feel empowered!
Ashley Anchordoquy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93301
I specialize in therapy focusing on helping individuals, couples, children and families cope with the everyday challenges of life. I strive to facilitate personal growth and alleviation of pain. I have a successful background in helping clients learn to establish what they want to be different in their lives and seek out strengths for accomplishing those changes. Through a relaxing, safe and confidential environment, clients can feel that their hopes are being heard and their strengths recognized.
I specialize in therapy focusing on helping individuals, couples, children and families cope with the everyday challenges of life. I strive to facilitate personal growth and alleviation of pain. I have a successful background in helping clients learn to establish what they want to be different in their lives and seek out strengths for accomplishing those changes. Through a relaxing, safe and confidential environment, clients can feel that their hopes are being heard and their strengths recognized.
Michelle Holguin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fresno, CA 93704
Finding a therapist that you connect with is so important and personal; so much so that our relationship is the foundation for success in treatment. Helping people has always been my passion and I believe people have the internal tools necessary for positive change. I have worked with many different people throughout the years. These people have sought out therapy for many reasons. Life happens and challenges come up. Maybe it's older issues from childhood that have an impact now. Maybe it's brand new grieving the loss of a relationship. Maybe there is a feeling of being stuck.
Finding a therapist that you connect with is so important and personal; so much so that our relationship is the foundation for success in treatment. Helping people has always been my passion and I believe people have the internal tools necessary for positive change. I have worked with many different people throughout the years. These people have sought out therapy for many reasons. Life happens and challenges come up. Maybe it's older issues from childhood that have an impact now. Maybe it's brand new grieving the loss of a relationship. Maybe there is a feeling of being stuck.
Brad Lyons
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, MS, RODC
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93710
I work with patients who are highly motivated to overcome challenges, and to gain meaningful self-discovery and self-development. My overall goal for patients is to promote real change, noticeable healing, and genuine insight (into oneself, others, and circumstances). I try to support and strengthen patients' coping abilities, while at the same time help them discover ways they undermine or self-sabotage their own success and well-being. I work to empower patients to develop themselves and develop healthier lives and relationships over time. It almost always take more time than we wish it did. Thus, I do not do brief therapy.
I work with patients who are highly motivated to overcome challenges, and to gain meaningful self-discovery and self-development. My overall goal for patients is to promote real change, noticeable healing, and genuine insight (into oneself, others, and circumstances). I try to support and strengthen patients' coping abilities, while at the same time help them discover ways they undermine or self-sabotage their own success and well-being. I work to empower patients to develop themselves and develop healthier lives and relationships over time. It almost always take more time than we wish it did. Thus, I do not do brief therapy.
Michelle Martín
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fresno, CA 93720
I offer counseling services to individuals, children (5 and up), couples, and families. I use an evidence-based therapy style that incorporates a variety of beneficial tools that are tailored to each patient. Therapy assists individuals in learning how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on their behavior and emotions. I plan to support and guide you in achieving your goals through objectives created throughout your therapeutic process.
I offer counseling services to individuals, children (5 and up), couples, and families. I use an evidence-based therapy style that incorporates a variety of beneficial tools that are tailored to each patient. Therapy assists individuals in learning how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on their behavior and emotions. I plan to support and guide you in achieving your goals through objectives created throughout your therapeutic process.
Dr. Watts, Hope & Healing Family Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93710
Dr. Watts believes change happens through an ecological relationship between two or more people. Therapy is a relationship that deepens our humanity. As humans, we are embedded within systems, from internal to cosmological. We are often unaware of how we are impacted by these systems. Effective therapy brings this complex web of relationships to awareness. Dr. Watts offers a relational approach designed to expand individual consciousness. He is integrative in his approach, using systemic therapies, EMDR, and a Jungian perspective to support the well-being of his patients.
Dr. Watts believes change happens through an ecological relationship between two or more people. Therapy is a relationship that deepens our humanity. As humans, we are embedded within systems, from internal to cosmological. We are often unaware of how we are impacted by these systems. Effective therapy brings this complex web of relationships to awareness. Dr. Watts offers a relational approach designed to expand individual consciousness. He is integrative in his approach, using systemic therapies, EMDR, and a Jungian perspective to support the well-being of his patients.
Grace Donat
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fresno, CA 93710
My theoretical orientation is rooted in attachment therapy and I operate from a trauma-informed and person-centered approach. I enjoy working with a broad range of clients, including youth, adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and young adults. During my time in this field, through training and my personal journey, I have seen growth, freedom and reconciliation through the therapeutic journey. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed and anxious, seeking greater satisfaction in relationships, or navigating trauma, I believe there is hope and healing available.
My theoretical orientation is rooted in attachment therapy and I operate from a trauma-informed and person-centered approach. I enjoy working with a broad range of clients, including youth, adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and young adults. During my time in this field, through training and my personal journey, I have seen growth, freedom and reconciliation through the therapeutic journey. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed and anxious, seeking greater satisfaction in relationships, or navigating trauma, I believe there is hope and healing available.
Carrie L. Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Hello! My name is Carrie Campbell. I am a Christian, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist eager to help you reach your fullest potential. I am an inspirational speaker and have done annual conferences and workshops. I make evening and weekend appointments for your convenience. I will walk with you through your most difficult times and help you to conquer and overcome your greatest obstacles. You have the power inside of you. Allow me to help you release it and let it shine. Please call me. Working together we can heal your past and help you reach your goals.
Hello! My name is Carrie Campbell. I am a Christian, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist eager to help you reach your fullest potential. I am an inspirational speaker and have done annual conferences and workshops. I make evening and weekend appointments for your convenience. I will walk with you through your most difficult times and help you to conquer and overcome your greatest obstacles. You have the power inside of you. Allow me to help you release it and let it shine. Please call me. Working together we can heal your past and help you reach your goals.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.