Therapists in Santa Rosa, CA

I'm Oscar Valdez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with individuals on issues like anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, life transitions, substance use, and spirituality. I use trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), gestalt work, Motivational interviewing, and Client-centered work and I use the internal family systems model. I am a Unites States Marine Corps veteran and aim to follow a motto that I was taught leave it better than you found it. I aim to partner alongside my clients as a means to attain this goal.

Hola, sé que la vida puede ponerse dura, pero eres más fuerte de lo que crees. La consejería es una herramienta que puede ayudarle en tiempos difíciles. Estoy dispuesto a escuchar. ¡Camina hacia la Esperanza!

Psicoterapia nos brinda la oportunidad de entender mas a fondo nuestros problemas y nos permite hacer los cambios importantes que queremos. Terapia puede ser un proceso estimulante pero también puede ser difícil y algunas veces doloroso. La psicoterapia es un tratamiento colaborativo basado en la relación entre un individuo y su terapeuta. La psicoterapia puede ser útil para personas con una variedad de trastornos psicológicos, que van desde el estrés hasta las fobias y conflictos familiares.

Sometimes, you just need some support. Life is full of challenges, but you don’t have to face them all alone. That’s what I am here to do: help you overcome stress, depression, anxiety, and any other issues that may be inhibiting your mental health, relationships, and success. I have been a therapist for almost 10 years now, and I have worked with a large range of clients: from individuals of all ages, to couples, to families.

My clients include children, teens, young adults, adults who are looking to expand their self-knowledge, heal and grow into the best version of themselves. My clients look for a safe place to talk about issues related to social justice, racial and economic struggles, purpose, social skills, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, faith exploration and other struggles. My clients may be ambivalent about beginning therapy and I am open to forming a strong therapeutic alliance as a conduit for healing.

Life can be difficult, challenging, and overwhelming at times. I am here to partner with you and assist you in your journey toward growth and wellness.

My name is Beatriz Velasquez and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I’m a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist with many years of experience working with different populations and ethnic groups. I focus on young adults, children, and families concerning issues of transitions, depression, anxiety, with a specialization in trauma and perinatal mental health. I use a strength-based and trauma-informed approach that uses mindfulness, Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 25 years experience providing counseling to children, teens, adults and families. My mission is to provide help, hope and healing to you and your family through a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or your loved ones, my goal is to always encourage, support and help you navigate the trials and hardships we encounter in life.

Deciding to pursue psychotherapy is an important and personal decision. There are various reasons for which someone may pursue psychotherapy, whether it is to cope with current life stressors or to seek support in managing ongoing concerns. Regardless of your reason for pursuing therapy, you should not feel alone in the process and I look forward to working with you on meeting your goals. I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed clinical psychologist who works with children/adolescents, families and young adults, using an integrative approach and tailoring my work to each person's unique story.

Accepting new clients. Welcome, I'm Pablo, a Spanish bilingual psychotherapist specializing in supporting gay men in California on their journey towards love, self-discovery, and mental well-being. With a focus on rapid, results-oriented therapy, I offer a compassionate yet confrontational approach to facilitate meaningful change. Do not settle for solitude or succumb to despair, depression. You can learn to nurture a partnership, to embrace happiness, and to set healthy boundaries with those around you.

Young adults and couples often come to me seeking help with communication and strategies to better manage the curve balls life throws. We all have ups and downs and those downs can come with a lot of pain. I am passionate about helping clients gain insight, create healthier relationships, and navigate difficult life transitions. Being of Hispanic descent and speaking Spanish fluently allows me to provide services in Spanish as well as connect with culturally sensitive topics that can come up during sessions.

Nurturing Mind, Body & Spirit is committed to helping clients create an authentic relationship where clients can cultivate their mental well-being, nurture inner peace, and unlock their full potential. We provide a supportive safe space that empowers individuals, couples, and families to embark on a transformative journey of personal growth and healing.

There are times in our life when difficulties lead to thoughts and feelings inside of us that we are uncomfortable with. Ignoring those feelings doesn’t exactly make them go away often leaving us frustrated and feeling stuck. So what can you do? Well, I can tell you that counseling is a helpful way to find relief and healing for those struggling with mental and emotional suffering, relationship conflicts, daily stress, and unhealthy behavior patterns.

In therapy, you can learn coping skills to manage your emotions, gain focus, and increase motivation. Reach out if you are seeking support for yourself, your family, or your relationship. Build communication, build intimacy, and enhance meaning in your life. Your past does not have to control your future. I look forward to hearing your story!

Couples: It used to be you and your partner against the world, but now you can't even start a conversation without the same patterns of miscommunication leading to a fight or more distance. Sex life? Yeah, we used to have one. You are craving that feeling of being on the same page, feeling connected, cared for, loved, having great conversations and having fun together. Maybe you've lived too long in misery, but it's not too late. Resuscitate your relationship, renew your passion, have joy again. Work with highly trained couples therapists that practice a proven method of getting you results. Don't waste time looking elsewhere.

We have experience in effectively addressing a myriad of mental health conditions in men and women and children with civilians and active military personnel. We also specialize in psychological testing; IQ, personality, and neuropsychological evaluations. If you would like clarification on diagnosis related to learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, mood, or memory and/or cognitive impairment, psychological testing may be right for you. We test children from 4 years old + and adults 18 years old +

Our growing and healing is a life long journey. Taking this step to find the support and guidance in a therapist can seem overwhelming and risky yet may be most rewarding. I hope you embrace this adventure. Let's journey to understand you better while identifying patterns of protection that can block deep connection and feeling heard, understood. Compassion, understanding and acceptance are central to my approach.

FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". We're here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. Our goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.