Therapists in Porterville, CA
Jeri P Chambers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
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.
Michelle Bussey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
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.
Online Therapists
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!
Footsteps Children & Family Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Sanger, CA 93657
Footsteps is made up of skilled multicultural behavioral health professionals who are dedicated to the service of others and helping each unique individual reach their fullest potential. We partner with you to develop the skills needed to succeed.
Footsteps is made up of skilled multicultural behavioral health professionals who are dedicated to the service of others and helping each unique individual reach their fullest potential. We partner with you to develop the skills needed to succeed.
Kalisha Goodwin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Clovis, CA 93611
Life is a literal game and I strive to help my clients learn the rules of that game to navigate it with ease and clarity. Life experiences have the ability to make us question our value and our ability to overcome obstacles. In Therapy with me, I utilize an open, honest, yet empathetic and solution focused approach. I believe you have the ability to create the life you desire through discovery and understanding of SELF. With your willingness and my genuine support I believe we can do amazing work on YOU.
Life is a literal game and I strive to help my clients learn the rules of that game to navigate it with ease and clarity. Life experiences have the ability to make us question our value and our ability to overcome obstacles. In Therapy with me, I utilize an open, honest, yet empathetic and solution focused approach. I believe you have the ability to create the life you desire through discovery and understanding of SELF. With your willingness and my genuine support I believe we can do amazing work on YOU.
Dr. Deanna N. Mercado
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
Dr. Deanna Mercado is a Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.She is a first-generation Latina, bilingual clinician with over 18 years of experience in the field of behavioral health. Her background encompuses treating individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, correctional mental health services for incarcerated youth and adults, crisis management, psychological testing services, educational and corporate psychology.
Dr. Deanna Mercado is a Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.She is a first-generation Latina, bilingual clinician with over 18 years of experience in the field of behavioral health. Her background encompuses treating individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, correctional mental health services for incarcerated youth and adults, crisis management, psychological testing services, educational and corporate psychology.
Blanca Alvarez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93710
I have been practicing therapy for 20 years. I have worked with children, parents, couples and individuals. I treat my clients with care and have kept an admirable reputation as a professional.
I have been practicing therapy for 20 years. I have worked with children, parents, couples and individuals. I treat my clients with care and have kept an admirable reputation as a professional.
Dr. Jeffrey W Cheney
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93309
You're hurt and angry and thinking, 'Why do we argue about the same things over and over again I am so tired of fighting! What happened to the way we used to be?' I know you're frustrated. Couples tell me how lonely they feel. You and your partner can be happy again, you can learn to turn towards eachother, reconnect emotionally, and create a more caring and fulfilling relationship. For more than 20 years I've worked with couples and families helping them find a better way to live and love and work together.
You're hurt and angry and thinking, 'Why do we argue about the same things over and over again I am so tired of fighting! What happened to the way we used to be?' I know you're frustrated. Couples tell me how lonely they feel. You and your partner can be happy again, you can learn to turn towards eachother, reconnect emotionally, and create a more caring and fulfilling relationship. For more than 20 years I've worked with couples and families helping them find a better way to live and love and work together.
Cheryl Anne Hixson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fresno, CA 93710
Life can be challenging and even overwhelming, whether it is due to grief and loss, relationship problems, a challenging child, anxiety or depression. We all need a little help once in a while. Sometimes it is difficult to see your options, but there are always options that are yours for the taking. My clients say my down-to-earth style, life experience and calming personality helped them to feel safe and comfortable so they can express themselves freely. Some of my specialty areas are parenting, perinatal mood disorders, anxiety, bonding and attachment, and couples therapy.
Life can be challenging and even overwhelming, whether it is due to grief and loss, relationship problems, a challenging child, anxiety or depression. We all need a little help once in a while. Sometimes it is difficult to see your options, but there are always options that are yours for the taking. My clients say my down-to-earth style, life experience and calming personality helped them to feel safe and comfortable so they can express themselves freely. Some of my specialty areas are parenting, perinatal mood disorders, anxiety, bonding and attachment, and couples therapy.
Dr. Danielle Orosco
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93703
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Christina Bachicha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93711
Therapy can be a challenging and transforming process. Each person has their own natural areas of strength and I work to help clients discover these strengths, increase coping skills, reduce stress, and improve their relationships. I have experience working with individuals of all ages struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger and Stress Management, Trauma and Abuse, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Also, I have extensive experience in helping Children and Teens with Behavioral Issues, PTSD, Self Harming Behavior, and Family Conflict.
Therapy can be a challenging and transforming process. Each person has their own natural areas of strength and I work to help clients discover these strengths, increase coping skills, reduce stress, and improve their relationships. I have experience working with individuals of all ages struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger and Stress Management, Trauma and Abuse, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Also, I have extensive experience in helping Children and Teens with Behavioral Issues, PTSD, Self Harming Behavior, and Family Conflict.
Dr. Ana Mena
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Welcome! I am glad that you are here. I understand that finding the time to take care of your mind can be hard. We all get caught up in our thoughts and feelings of our day to day living and we may not necessarily take time to really listen to ourselves and focus on the messages our mind is saying to us. At MindCare Psychological Services we strive to help you in taking care of your mind. I believe that by taking care of your mind, you are working on promoting healthy functioning in other areas of your life that will result in enhanced overall wellbeing.
Welcome! I am glad that you are here. I understand that finding the time to take care of your mind can be hard. We all get caught up in our thoughts and feelings of our day to day living and we may not necessarily take time to really listen to ourselves and focus on the messages our mind is saying to us. At MindCare Psychological Services we strive to help you in taking care of your mind. I believe that by taking care of your mind, you are working on promoting healthy functioning in other areas of your life that will result in enhanced overall wellbeing.
Glenda G. Love
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW, PhD, in, Progres
Verified Verified
Tehachapi, CA 93561
I hold an M.S. in Sociology with a Certificate in Criminology and Corrections, an M.S.W. in Social Work, and am finishing a Ph.D. in Social Work. I am the past President of the Domestic Violence Advisory Council 2014 (and 2008), with expertise in domestic abuse, sexual assault and children exposed to domestic abuse. I volunteer with the American Red Cross as a Mental Health Clinician, deploying to Moore, Oklahoma in May 2013 for the Spring Tornadoes, Austin, TX in October for the Halloween Flood and the Volcano eruptions in Hilo, Hawaii 2018. Along with individual counseling, I offer relationship, family, children, and teens.
I hold an M.S. in Sociology with a Certificate in Criminology and Corrections, an M.S.W. in Social Work, and am finishing a Ph.D. in Social Work. I am the past President of the Domestic Violence Advisory Council 2014 (and 2008), with expertise in domestic abuse, sexual assault and children exposed to domestic abuse. I volunteer with the American Red Cross as a Mental Health Clinician, deploying to Moore, Oklahoma in May 2013 for the Spring Tornadoes, Austin, TX in October for the Halloween Flood and the Volcano eruptions in Hilo, Hawaii 2018. Along with individual counseling, I offer relationship, family, children, and teens.
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.
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.
Darra L Hirsh
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fresno, CA 93710
I have been in practice over 20 years and I enjoy working with families and particularly children that have suffered trauma or are struggling with issues from divorce, school issues, social issues and more. I also work with adults suffering from anxiety, depression due to issues like divorce, parenting, co-parenting, caretaking, etc.
I have been in practice over 20 years and I enjoy working with families and particularly children that have suffered trauma or are struggling with issues from divorce, school issues, social issues and more. I also work with adults suffering from anxiety, depression due to issues like divorce, parenting, co-parenting, caretaking, etc.
Julie Santana-Guzman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Clovis, CA 93611
have a deep passion for connecting with others and supporting them in their mental health journeys. I understand that therapy is a vulnerable process that requires trust, which is why I work from a person-centered approach. Meaning that I will meet you where you are at currently in your healing journey and provide the support that you need along the way. In our work together, I will challenge and empower you to make the changes that you want to see in your own life.
have a deep passion for connecting with others and supporting them in their mental health journeys. I understand that therapy is a vulnerable process that requires trust, which is why I work from a person-centered approach. Meaning that I will meet you where you are at currently in your healing journey and provide the support that you need along the way. In our work together, I will challenge and empower you to make the changes that you want to see in your own life.
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.
Celeste M Galeno
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93710
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families in finding their way to enjoying a balanced life. I look forward to assisting you in getting through challenging circumstances. I aim to help you identify your strengths and skills and embrace life's challenges as opportunities for growth. My goal is to inspire you and light the fire and passion in you so that you will live a transformed life. I believe every one of my clients has within themselves an ability to be better, live better, and achieve better. I believe they may overcome whatever their concerns and issues are. Together, we will make a healing pathway.
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families in finding their way to enjoying a balanced life. I look forward to assisting you in getting through challenging circumstances. I aim to help you identify your strengths and skills and embrace life's challenges as opportunities for growth. My goal is to inspire you and light the fire and passion in you so that you will live a transformed life. I believe every one of my clients has within themselves an ability to be better, live better, and achieve better. I believe they may overcome whatever their concerns and issues are. Together, we will make a healing pathway.
Danielle Dickie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clovis, CA 93612
As a therapist my desire is to help others find wholeness in their relationships with themselves and others through an approach of genuine acceptance, respect, and empathy. I believe meeting people where they are at in life and hearing their unique life stories is an important part of the therapy process. I am also a certified EMDR therapist who works with clients to find a path to healing past traumas or hurts when needed.
As a therapist my desire is to help others find wholeness in their relationships with themselves and others through an approach of genuine acceptance, respect, and empathy. I believe meeting people where they are at in life and hearing their unique life stories is an important part of the therapy process. I am also a certified EMDR therapist who works with clients to find a path to healing past traumas or hurts when needed.
