Find Therapists and Psychologists in California (original) (raw)

I am a pediatrician whose work focuses on helping children help themselves in dealing with many issues common to childhood including anxiety, bedwetting, dealing with chronic disease, depression, headaches, habit cough, hair pulling, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, pain, phobias, seizures, shortness of breath, tics, and vocal cord dysfunction. I also help children improve their academic and athletic performance, deal with existential questions, and develop a better spiritual understanding.

Hi there! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges and build stronger, healthier relationships. I work with people who are tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in the same cycles, especially those who are high-functioning, insightful, and self-aware, yet still feeling disconnected from themselves, their partners, or the life they’re trying to build.

The journey from childhood and through adolescence is complicated. Social, academic and athletic stressors are frequently overwhelming. The result can bring tremendous pain and confusion to an entire family. I have extensive experience clarifying the source of a problem and consequently providing appropriate treatment. Play therapy, individual talking therapy, family and/or group therapy are all possible tools in the healing process. Past work has equipped me with strong knowledge in each of these modalities. My goal is to provide the best treatment solution.

My name is Jeanette Gonzalez-Ballesteros, MS, LPC-S. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with over 15 years of experience, I offer a compassionate, collaborative approach rooted in evidence-based practices like CBT and solution-focused therapy. I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, life transitions, and professional burnout, with a particular focus on supporting helping professionals and those navigating high-stress environments. My goal is to create a safe, empowering space where clients can heal, grow, and thrive.

With compassion and humor I provide a safe place for adults to get help with personal situations such as relationship/work stress, break-ups, retirement, chronic/ life-threatening illness and disability, depression, anxiety, dementia, care-giving of people of all ages, and "coming out". Life transitions have a common thread - loss, grief, and opportunity. Even joyful experiences can be difficult. You may feel stuck, out-of-control or have worrisome regrets and anxiety. You may feel "at a loss", you can't just "shake it off", or feel "it's taking a toll" on you.

Are you in the midst of uncertainty and finding yourself feeling on edge, anxious and overwhelmed? Are you in a transitional phase of life and feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Do you feel haunted by ruminating thoughts that you just can't seem to set aside? Are you feeling confused about why you can't seem to leave the past in the past and move forward? Rest assured, you are not alone. There are underlying reasons for your experience. Together we can explore what is happening for you. I will help you shed light on what your emotions are communicating to you and identify tools for navigating life with more ease.

I am accepting new clients via private pay. My background is neuropsychology and health psychology, therefore, I specialize with understanding the complexity of interactions between neurological illnesses and psychological symptoms such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse, etc. I have worked with several illnesses such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, TBI & adjustment to these medical conditions. Additionally, I believe in mindfulness meditation. You can access my "21 day Positive Mindfulness Meditation Challenge" on Spotify or Apple podcasts. MBSR qualified teacher.

Hi, I'm Stephanie, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Innerpeace Therapy in Upland, California. I am currently not accepting new clients! Over the last seven years I have crafted a trauma informed cognitive behavioral approach to treatment through providing care to individuals, children and families from victims of domestic violence, to teens in residential care and refugee families in their most vulnerable time of need. Using a trauma informed approach means I meet clients where they are with the understanding that their lived intersectional experiences have shaped how they navigate their unique journey.

My name is Raymeka Moss and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I use an eclectic approach to therapy based on my client's presenting problems and unique personality. I consider myself to be a Client-Centered therapist who focuses on aligning with my clients and working together to develop goals that feel right for them.

As a clinical psychologist, I have experience working with trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, family and relationship issues, obsessive compulsive disorders, and serious mental illness. I also work to help clients cope with emotional stress related to transitions or change in their life, and the ups-and-downs in career, and health-related challenges. I earned my PsyD in Clinical Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and I attended Williams College for undergraduate education. I am originally from Colorado and have lived in the Bay Area for over 10 years.

If you feel distant from your usual self, or out of place in your day to day encounters, therapy with me can be a safe reintroduction to yourself. I will be an ally, a guide and sometimes a mirror. I have up close and personal experience with recovery from addiction, broken families and broken hearts. I became a therapist after many years of being a first responder. What I learned is that when people feel heard they respond because they feel safe. Being a therapist is helping with a different type of wound, but people know when some one truly cares how they are feeling.

You have done everything you were always told you were supposed to, so why do you feel so miserable? Why is it, despite any of your accomplishments, you still feel like a failure? You may not have even noticed your dissatisfaction because you've been so busy taking care of others. But lately you've begun to realize that somewhere amongst all your efforts and responsibilities, you've never really been happy, not deep down. What's worse, you feel as though no one understands your pain because all they see is someone who puts on a brave face. I know you're tired of taking care of everyone else, and I can help you!

I specialize in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, polyamorous and non-traditional relationships, PTSD related to childhood or sexual trauma, life transitions, along with anxiety and depression. I am passionate about supporting folks on their journey to well-being. My commitment to being client-centered means that I prioritize your unique experiences, values, and goals throughout our work together. I am someone who is passionate about the work I do and want clients to feel validated and seen; sometimes for the first time in their lives.

Hi, I’m Valerie Harris-Reamer. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Do you turn to food, alcohol, or drugs to deal with feeling lonely or rejected, or to cope with added stress and anxiety? Have you lost the joyful feelings that you used to have in life? Do you feel fear-stricken, even in the “comfort” of your own home? Do you feel like there are so many things to manage and your forever-growing “to-do list” leaves you feeling completely overwhelmed? I work with women who have experienced tough stuff in their childhood and feel like they have lost their way.

Are you going through a difficult transition in your life? Is your anxiety taking over and preventing you from getting things done or impacting your relationships? Would you like to improve your self-esteem, sense of identity, or learn some new coping skills? Are you exploring your spirituality and trying to figure out how to incorporate it into your life? If this sounds like you, I would love to help! I am passionate about helping adults overcome anxiety, life transitions, spiritual issues and generational trauma to become their most aligned selves.

You are a parent to a high performing athlete and you have noticed changes in your child's mood and behavior. They seem withdrawn, anxious, irritable, or emotionally flat. Motivation has dropped. Sleep or appetite may have changed. You might hear, “I’m fine,” while your instincts tell you something isn’t right. Maybe you start to notice these changes after a season ending injury. Time away from their sport, loss of routine, fear of falling behind, being "forgotten" by friends or uncertainty about returning can impact an athlete’s sense of identity. You start to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about the best way to support your child.

My name is Alexandria Hagler and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, CA, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I primarily work with young and middle-aged adults working through relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions utilizing motivational interviewing techniques, goal-setting therapy modalities, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles.

Every patient is unique, and so is every therapist. I have lived and practiced therapy in two very different cultures, which has given me insight into culturally specific and universal issues that underlie personal and interpersonal conflicts. I approach every client with acceptance and understanding, providing them with a compassionate space for exploring challenges and obstacles to happiness in themselves and their relationships. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds, seeking to understand each client's worldview and to help them to discover their own solutions to the difficulties they face, including anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that the client’s interest is primary. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. I believe in the importance of respecting and promoting the rights of the client’s self-determination that guides the clients in their efforts to identifying and clarifying their goals. I have worked in various human service capabilities. My background has served to broaden my appreciation for diversity and differences. I understand that honoring people’s differences allows for a new growth and increased knowledge.

I am an active psychotherapist - listening, asking questions, exploring new ways to understand your experiences and helping you find new strategies. My approach to therapy is one of warmth, empathy, insight and a focus on goal setting. The goal of therapy is to establish internal clarity, more happiness and an increased sense of success. Some people seek counseling to feel happier and more connected in their intimate relationships or relationships with friends and coworkers. I believe one can experience movement towards a whole and satisfying life with yourself, significant others and the world at large.