Women's Issues Therapists in Ojai, CA
Tessa Magill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ojai, CA 93023 (Online Only)
I work with teens and adults that are looking to discuss their troubles, adjustments and triumphs with warm support. My approach for my clients is a combination of collaborative reflection and strategic action toward their goals. My work focuses on feeling heard, managing life's challenges with healthy coping strategies, replacing old habits with more functional ones and expanding our understanding and love for ourselves. I run therapeutic hiking groups that address the shared struggles of preteens, teens and adults. Most commonly girl's and women's issues around topics like self-love, disconnection and anxiety.
I work with teens and adults that are looking to discuss their troubles, adjustments and triumphs with warm support. My approach for my clients is a combination of collaborative reflection and strategic action toward their goals. My work focuses on feeling heard, managing life's challenges with healthy coping strategies, replacing old habits with more functional ones and expanding our understanding and love for ourselves. I run therapeutic hiking groups that address the shared struggles of preteens, teens and adults. Most commonly girl's and women's issues around topics like self-love, disconnection and anxiety.
Throughout our life we experience changes, transitions, and milestones that challenge us, provoke reflection, and sometimes stop us in our tracks. My work is dedicated to honoring these moments and working collaboratively to turn potential obstacles into momentous achievements. Inspired by compassion-focused therapy, my goal is to offer a space which invites thoughtful self-examination, devoid of shame, judgement and self-criticism. Through this honest practice you will be able to identify, seek and strengthen the connections that empower you.
Throughout our life we experience changes, transitions, and milestones that challenge us, provoke reflection, and sometimes stop us in our tracks. My work is dedicated to honoring these moments and working collaboratively to turn potential obstacles into momentous achievements. Inspired by compassion-focused therapy, my goal is to offer a space which invites thoughtful self-examination, devoid of shame, judgement and self-criticism. Through this honest practice you will be able to identify, seek and strengthen the connections that empower you.
My commitment is to creating safe space in which to help people (re)connect with and honor the wisdom and guidance of their inner knowing selves so that they may live more sanely in this crazy-making, invalidating world. Essential to this process is transforming our inner critics into allies, learning to move only as fast as the slowest part of us feels safe to go, developing the capacity to be tender, gentle and accepting with all the ways that we are (even as we work to change some of those ways) and reclaiming rest as a sacred act.
My commitment is to creating safe space in which to help people (re)connect with and honor the wisdom and guidance of their inner knowing selves so that they may live more sanely in this crazy-making, invalidating world. Essential to this process is transforming our inner critics into allies, learning to move only as fast as the slowest part of us feels safe to go, developing the capacity to be tender, gentle and accepting with all the ways that we are (even as we work to change some of those ways) and reclaiming rest as a sacred act.
Dr. Mercedes specializes in perinatal mental health and the use of evidence-based therapies to address trauma, depression, and anxiety in adults and adolescents. With extensive experience treating trauma, PTSD, and mood and anxiety disorders, Dr. Mercedes is committed to fostering healing and resilience in her clients. Successful outcomes include improved overall well-being and life functioning, as well as the client's ability to independently use the skills developed during therapy to recognize and manage potential life stressors while pursuing value-based goals.
Dr. Mercedes specializes in perinatal mental health and the use of evidence-based therapies to address trauma, depression, and anxiety in adults and adolescents. With extensive experience treating trauma, PTSD, and mood and anxiety disorders, Dr. Mercedes is committed to fostering healing and resilience in her clients. Successful outcomes include improved overall well-being and life functioning, as well as the client's ability to independently use the skills developed during therapy to recognize and manage potential life stressors while pursuing value-based goals.
My clients typically find me when they're feeling stuck in life. When they're struggling with self-doubts, insecurities, relational issues, marriage problems, anxiety, depression, fears, job issues, family difficulties, or they're having a spiritual life crisis. They know there's more to life, and they long to feel more free and joyful, but they simply can't figure out how to get there. That's where our work comes in.
My clients typically find me when they're feeling stuck in life. When they're struggling with self-doubts, insecurities, relational issues, marriage problems, anxiety, depression, fears, job issues, family difficulties, or they're having a spiritual life crisis. They know there's more to life, and they long to feel more free and joyful, but they simply can't figure out how to get there. That's where our work comes in.
I guide people through shadow, shame, and trauma to live sacred, soulful lives. Many of us struggle in our lives because we are unconsciously stuck with a perspective that helped us survive in the past, but that no longer serves us in. We're afraid of our own shadow. We hide from the parts we most dislike. This hiding keeps us stuck, guarded and fearful. Using mindfulness to creatively, compassionately and courageously look into your emotional, behavioral and relational patterns can help you move into a more mindful, creative, healthy and fulfilling life.
I guide people through shadow, shame, and trauma to live sacred, soulful lives. Many of us struggle in our lives because we are unconsciously stuck with a perspective that helped us survive in the past, but that no longer serves us in. We're afraid of our own shadow. We hide from the parts we most dislike. This hiding keeps us stuck, guarded and fearful. Using mindfulness to creatively, compassionately and courageously look into your emotional, behavioral and relational patterns can help you move into a more mindful, creative, healthy and fulfilling life.
There is a wholeness and knowing that exists within you. Therapy is an incredibly special process of cracking that open. It is a space where you can show up and be authentically you, which is hard for most of us to do. Many of us have been deeply hurt, disappointed, or traumatized by our families, close relationships, and experiences in life. In turn we become "wounded" and are living from that space of pain or unconsciously reacting to those around us. But often through societal pressures, we walk around smiling and pretending to be happy, when internally we are battling self-criticism, depression, numbness, or anxiety.
There is a wholeness and knowing that exists within you. Therapy is an incredibly special process of cracking that open. It is a space where you can show up and be authentically you, which is hard for most of us to do. Many of us have been deeply hurt, disappointed, or traumatized by our families, close relationships, and experiences in life. In turn we become "wounded" and are living from that space of pain or unconsciously reacting to those around us. But often through societal pressures, we walk around smiling and pretending to be happy, when internally we are battling self-criticism, depression, numbness, or anxiety.
I believe that everybody has the right to a safe, satisfying and pleasurable sex life. I also believe that most people have the answers they need to resolve, or improve their issues, somewhere inside them. I am there to help you uncover those answers in a safe, caring and compassionate way. I believe deeply in treating the whole person.
I believe that everybody has the right to a safe, satisfying and pleasurable sex life. I also believe that most people have the answers they need to resolve, or improve their issues, somewhere inside them. I am there to help you uncover those answers in a safe, caring and compassionate way. I believe deeply in treating the whole person.
You are feeling alone, confused, stressed-out. You feel like you have tried everything, but things are still the same. Maybe you are really good at acting like everything is fine on the outside, but you are falling apart on the inside. Your relationships are suffering and your quality of life is being impacted. I’ve been there too. You deserve so much more! Investing in ourselves is one of the most important things we can do to feel healthy and balanced in our lives.
You are feeling alone, confused, stressed-out. You feel like you have tried everything, but things are still the same. Maybe you are really good at acting like everything is fine on the outside, but you are falling apart on the inside. Your relationships are suffering and your quality of life is being impacted. I’ve been there too. You deserve so much more! Investing in ourselves is one of the most important things we can do to feel healthy and balanced in our lives.
I work with individuals and families who are experiencing challenges related to substance use, mood changes, relational/attachment difficulties, and general life transitions. I support and celebrate all identities, relationship orientations, and bodies! My work is grounded in Liberation psychology and I believe in meeting individuals where they are at, and that building safety and support is a community effort that sometimes starts within the therapeutic relationship and grows outward. You can book with me via my website
I work with individuals and families who are experiencing challenges related to substance use, mood changes, relational/attachment difficulties, and general life transitions. I support and celebrate all identities, relationship orientations, and bodies! My work is grounded in Liberation psychology and I believe in meeting individuals where they are at, and that building safety and support is a community effort that sometimes starts within the therapeutic relationship and grows outward. You can book with me via my website
Moriah Stapf
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ojai, CA 93023
As soon as you enter the world – there is an influx of challenging, stressful, and overwhelming information that begins to shape the person you become. These experiences build resilience, intelligence, and personality, but they also can make you fearful, anxious, avoidant, shut down, and living out of alignment with our intuitive needs and desires. If you are yearning for more confidence, meaning, purpose, positivity, and clarity – you're in the right place. I aim to cultivate a safe and comfortable environment geared to support you in quieting the noise getting in the way of you connecting to the wholeness of who you are.
As soon as you enter the world – there is an influx of challenging, stressful, and overwhelming information that begins to shape the person you become. These experiences build resilience, intelligence, and personality, but they also can make you fearful, anxious, avoidant, shut down, and living out of alignment with our intuitive needs and desires. If you are yearning for more confidence, meaning, purpose, positivity, and clarity – you're in the right place. I aim to cultivate a safe and comfortable environment geared to support you in quieting the noise getting in the way of you connecting to the wholeness of who you are.
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Hi. I have been a licensed therapist for over 20 years; giving me vast knowledge and experience in multiple clinical areas. I enjoy helping my clients reach their own goals by offering support, time tested strategies and tools and even a little bit of humor. I work creatively and flexibly to meet the needs of my clients.
What makes therapy work is the relationship/connection between the therapist and client, as well as the skills and technical expertise the therapist brings to the table. I am supportive, caring and committed to being totally present, meeting people where they are right now, hearing them in their own terms. Relationships between individuals, couples and families have become so stressful in these crazy-making times. I see my job as helping clients untangle life's challenges and assisting them in getting in touch with their own inner resources.
What makes therapy work is the relationship/connection between the therapist and client, as well as the skills and technical expertise the therapist brings to the table. I am supportive, caring and committed to being totally present, meeting people where they are right now, hearing them in their own terms. Relationships between individuals, couples and families have become so stressful in these crazy-making times. I see my job as helping clients untangle life's challenges and assisting them in getting in touch with their own inner resources.
I help people who want to live authentic and creative lives. They know there is more to their existence and are struggling to clarify their path. Life may be consumed by past trauma, relationship issues, protective behaviors, beliefs and/or feelings. Together we can support an uncovering of what is getting in the way and what works to support truth and understanding. The intention is to guide people to trust and experience their inner knowing and unique path. Together we can support you to take steps that help reveal clarity!
I help people who want to live authentic and creative lives. They know there is more to their existence and are struggling to clarify their path. Life may be consumed by past trauma, relationship issues, protective behaviors, beliefs and/or feelings. Together we can support an uncovering of what is getting in the way and what works to support truth and understanding. The intention is to guide people to trust and experience their inner knowing and unique path. Together we can support you to take steps that help reveal clarity!
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93023
Whether you’re a person struggling to meet your full potential, a parent hoping to see your child thrive, or a family working to repair broken relationships, good therapy can result in growth and lasting change. It takes courage to be willing to honestly look at ourselves. It takes a safe, open and non-judgmental space, as well as an experienced therapist to make that work possible. As a licensed professional therapist, this is the work I do. My approach is open and straightforward, scientifically-based and customized to meet your needs.
Whether you’re a person struggling to meet your full potential, a parent hoping to see your child thrive, or a family working to repair broken relationships, good therapy can result in growth and lasting change. It takes courage to be willing to honestly look at ourselves. It takes a safe, open and non-judgmental space, as well as an experienced therapist to make that work possible. As a licensed professional therapist, this is the work I do. My approach is open and straightforward, scientifically-based and customized to meet your needs.
You are unique, sometimes quirky with an inner world that requires management. Your pain is about being able to express what matters most, both to yourself and others. You usually manage well, but life events have become over-whelming. Currently you are feeling, lost, uncertain and the past has risen up in memory, or action to haunt the day to day. The desire to make meaning of the present and cope more efficiently, while finding joy in the current circumstance motivates you. Perhaps it is death, relationship, work or health problem that brings you to seek therapy at this time.
You are unique, sometimes quirky with an inner world that requires management. Your pain is about being able to express what matters most, both to yourself and others. You usually manage well, but life events have become over-whelming. Currently you are feeling, lost, uncertain and the past has risen up in memory, or action to haunt the day to day. The desire to make meaning of the present and cope more efficiently, while finding joy in the current circumstance motivates you. Perhaps it is death, relationship, work or health problem that brings you to seek therapy at this time.
Robin Balchen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, Eco-Psy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ojai, CA 93023
If you or your child are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, or trauma, I can help. I offer individual sessions in the outdoors, where we take peaceful and mindful walks talking alongside each other, or via phone/video sessions for those who feel more comfortable in their own home. For those needing support and/or guidance getting through a difficult transition (relationships, work, school, crisis, medical), we can work together to get you on the road to peace and security.
If you or your child are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, or trauma, I can help. I offer individual sessions in the outdoors, where we take peaceful and mindful walks talking alongside each other, or via phone/video sessions for those who feel more comfortable in their own home. For those needing support and/or guidance getting through a difficult transition (relationships, work, school, crisis, medical), we can work together to get you on the road to peace and security.
I am open to clients with a wide range of backgrounds and challenges. My focus is simply this: to reduce suffering so that the client can lead a more fulfilling life. I love understanding what is holding you back from leading a deeply contented life, and helping you release that. I love working with couple clients because it is so exciting to hold the passion as we work on building harmony and trust. My ideal client wants to grow and change which requires being open to the magic of living beyond habits.
I am open to clients with a wide range of backgrounds and challenges. My focus is simply this: to reduce suffering so that the client can lead a more fulfilling life. I love understanding what is holding you back from leading a deeply contented life, and helping you release that. I love working with couple clients because it is so exciting to hold the passion as we work on building harmony and trust. My ideal client wants to grow and change which requires being open to the magic of living beyond habits.
What you seek is also seeking you" - Rumi In a world that seems to be ever more divided, unsafe, and chaotic, it can sometimes feel hard to believe that the peace and fulfillment you want can be found. And yet you are worthy of it. We have the right and power to alchemize suffering into strength, joy, wisdom, and peace. Let therapy unlock the wisdom your heart holds for finding the sense of self, relationships, and life you long for. The world is waiting for you. "Because you are alive, everything is possible." -Thich Nhat Hanh
What you seek is also seeking you" - Rumi In a world that seems to be ever more divided, unsafe, and chaotic, it can sometimes feel hard to believe that the peace and fulfillment you want can be found. And yet you are worthy of it. We have the right and power to alchemize suffering into strength, joy, wisdom, and peace. Let therapy unlock the wisdom your heart holds for finding the sense of self, relationships, and life you long for. The world is waiting for you. "Because you are alive, everything is possible." -Thich Nhat Hanh
Are you neurodivergent? Experience anxiety and depression? Have a history of trauma? Or possibly have a chronic illness (eg., long COVID, etc.)? It's possible to feel safe in your body, to hear your soul's deepest truths, and to engage with the world fully embodied. When change is desired, the psychotherapy process transforms overwhelming fears, frustrations, and responsibilities into guides that keep us enlivened by our authentic path. I am here to journey with you; to help you create a place for your most sacred aspects of self so that you can feel safely connected to yourself, to others, and to the world.
Are you neurodivergent? Experience anxiety and depression? Have a history of trauma? Or possibly have a chronic illness (eg., long COVID, etc.)? It's possible to feel safe in your body, to hear your soul's deepest truths, and to engage with the world fully embodied. When change is desired, the psychotherapy process transforms overwhelming fears, frustrations, and responsibilities into guides that keep us enlivened by our authentic path. I am here to journey with you; to help you create a place for your most sacred aspects of self so that you can feel safely connected to yourself, to others, and to the world.
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How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.