Therapists in Visalia, CA

Chenda works from a structural approach, meaning that the whole system of the child's life matters to her; through play and parental support, a child can learn and practice healthier ways to live and make choices in their different life domains. DBT is highly effective and practical approach for treating conditions such as borderline personality disorder, PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidal behaviors, and non-suicidal self-injury.

My approach as a therapist is to provide a nonjudgmental and client-centered environment. I believe you can obtain emotional healing from life's struggles whether from childhood and adult traumas or present circumstances. My goal is to empower you to work through your struggles, resolve traumas and discover what works for you. I have been providing mental health services for 10+ years to children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings. This includes, behavioral health, schools and now private practice.

McDermott Counseling offers a modern, collaborative approach to therapy. Voted best Psychotherapy practice in Visalia 4 years in a row, we work with clients suffering from relationship concerns, family issues, trauma, conflict, depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender, blended families, anger management, and much more. We specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy as well as child and adolescent therapy. We work to provide you excellent service, a welcoming environment and solutions to your unique situation. We offer evening and weekend appointments and can often get you an appointment within the week.

Life does not always go the way we plan or hope and can leave us feeling disappointed, sad, angry, hopeless, overwhelmed, and/or alone. If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, low self-esteem or other emotional problems, talking to someone might help.

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Have you felt like giving up lately? Are you suffering from intense sadness, fear, grief, anger, guilt, or a broken heart? Has trauma or loss turned your life upside down, making it impossible for you to cope with daily life stressors and affecting your relationships or job performance? Parents, do you have children who are so disrespectful and defiant that home has become a war zone? Do they break rules and refuse to do homework and chores? You are physically and emotionally exhausted and are finding life miserable instead of joyful like it should be, correct?

The therapists at MindDivers offer a full range of therapeutic services, much like our Clovis location at Achievements Unlimited. Whether it is a feeling of depression or bothersome anxiety that is difficult to control, children’s issues, or problems in your relationship or sex life, our staff has you covered. We care about you and your concerns so that you can come up for air and regain clarity and calmness in your life. We at MindDivers appreciate humor and compassion while exploring the depths with you.

Hello, I am Olga Raya, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 12 years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. My approach involves warmth, honesty, insight, compassion, empathy, and respect. I have helped people of diverse backgrounds overcome life's obstacles. I encourage individuals to tap into their inherent strengths to find new, more constructive ways to navigate life's problems.

Life comes with challenges. Whether you are faced with difficulties in managing stress, anxiety, depression, and/or wish to overcome trauma, seeking therapeutic assistance is a healthy step toward evolving into a better version of yourself.

Life happens to all of us…life is like the ocean waves; some waves extremely big, others moderate and lots of ongoing regular small ocean waves/movement. Sometimes we need professional help from a caring and impartial person. I am here to give you that support, guidance, new perspective, tools and strategies to help support riding the waves of life. Life can be complicated but there is ALWAYS hope.

I strive to offer women, from the ages of 18 through 80 years of age, help in developing skills to cope with life struggles and to make positive and healthy changes; focus of treatment is the individual, developing goals and objectives that you determine are necessary for your healing and recovery. I can help you with issues with codependency, poor boundaries and communication in interpersonal relationships and recovery.

Life can be messy. Things don't always go the way we plan. When that happens, we can feel stuck. Stuck in anger, sadness, and frustration which can lead to symptoms of anxiety, depression and feelings of helplessness It is my belief that people have the ability and strength to cope with life's unexpected turns and disappointments. Sometimes, we just need some extra support and encouragement to understand and process our complex feelings and realize the potential and resiliency that lies within.

Whether it’s extra motivation for a dream project, a troubled relationship, or feeling down and anxious, Dr Winegarden offers direct and compassionate ideas designed to help you flourish and work towards happiness. Our therapists will help you define your goals, work through problems and create the best atmosphere for growth and moving beyond the frustration of a current or lasting problem.

Hello! My name is Cecilia Camacho Sandoval. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I provide psychotherapy for adolescents/teens, women, men, and LGBTQIA+. I am comfortable treating mood disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, psychosis, addiction, anger management, self-esteem, job stress, general stress, and trauma and PTSD. My approach is both person-centered and existential. I commonly use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered, Existential, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused (SFBT) modalities.

I am a Bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with issues relating to trauma, abandonment, depression, mood regulation, anxiety, family conflicts, and life transitions. My goal is to provide space for you to feel comfortable finding answers, processing emotions, and letting go of anything that is preventing you from living your best life. Therapy is a place where you are given space to be yourself, without judgement, so that you can reflect on what you are seeking in your life.

Evidence has shown one of the determining factors of obtaining results from therapy, is how comfortable you feel with your therapist. It is my goal to establish an environment of trust, safety, and authenticity with you, In an effort to share the unique experience of the therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals, couples and families through a range of evidence based modalities. My approach is to work collaboratively with you to develop an ideal treatment plan to work on your identified needs. I practice through a strength based perspective and I am EMDR trained to work with clients who may have experienced life trauma.

My goal is to provide a safe and judgment-free space for you to explore life's unique challenges we all face. I'll walk alongside you to guide and assist in managing life stressors impacting your journey. With my support, we will develop solutions, coping skills, and an understanding of emotions to improve your quality of life. It is essential to me you leave each session with more insight, self-awareness, and self-acceptance than before.

Hello and welcome. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist I take pride in sharing and utilizing my over 20 years of diverse experience in the human services field. It is my role to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment where you can be your authentic self, which I genuinely believe is a key component to therapeutic success. Together we will work collaboratively to set realistic and attainable goals in a supportive and strength based environment. I believe in using an integrated approach to treatment that supports the Mind, Body and Spirit to help client's reach their identified goals.

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.