Female Therapists in Atascadero, CA
My passion is working with kids and families. I can help with anxiety, depression, relationships and attachment, trauma, school concerns and low self esteem. I also support parents and offer solutions to behavioral concerns at home and in the school setting. I work with families to help with improved communication and better functioning. I encourage parents to take care of themselves and focus on what is working as well as change what is not working.
My passion is working with kids and families. I can help with anxiety, depression, relationships and attachment, trauma, school concerns and low self esteem. I also support parents and offer solutions to behavioral concerns at home and in the school setting. I work with families to help with improved communication and better functioning. I encourage parents to take care of themselves and focus on what is working as well as change what is not working.
Megan Jenkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atascadero, CA 93422
My goal is to provide each of my clients with a warm and safe environment, enabling you to heal, securing the tools that you need to manage life's challenges and to grow. I work collaboratively with my clients to tailor each therapy to their specific needs, goals, and strengths. My practice is rooted in a variety of evidence base methods (therapeutic interventions proven to be effective), always striving to best meet the needs of my client.
My goal is to provide each of my clients with a warm and safe environment, enabling you to heal, securing the tools that you need to manage life's challenges and to grow. I work collaboratively with my clients to tailor each therapy to their specific needs, goals, and strengths. My practice is rooted in a variety of evidence base methods (therapeutic interventions proven to be effective), always striving to best meet the needs of my client.
Keppi K Serpa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atascadero, CA 93422 (Online Only)
Hi. My name is Keppi and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe what drew me to this profession was the idea of getting to hold space with someone and just listen. Helping them them discover the best versions of themselves. It is about listening, building awareness and understanding.
Hi. My name is Keppi and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe what drew me to this profession was the idea of getting to hold space with someone and just listen. Helping them them discover the best versions of themselves. It is about listening, building awareness and understanding.
Marta Block
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atascadero, CA 93422
Waitlist for new clients
Our lives are made up of demands and often the last thing we pay attention to is ourselves. I am here to support women during times of difficulty and transition. As a breast cancer survivor, I work collaboratively with individuals with a recent cancer diagnosis, families navigating cancer, or those caregiving for cancer patients. Families navigating formed through adoption and foster care may benefit from attachment-based work we can do together in my office.
Our lives are made up of demands and often the last thing we pay attention to is ourselves. I am here to support women during times of difficulty and transition. As a breast cancer survivor, I work collaboratively with individuals with a recent cancer diagnosis, families navigating cancer, or those caregiving for cancer patients. Families navigating formed through adoption and foster care may benefit from attachment-based work we can do together in my office.
Teryn Little
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atascadero, CA 93422 (Online Only)
I believe that we all come into this world as our original precious self. As we develop through childhood experiences, family, culture and society, we often lose touch with our true soul. Oftentimes we are hurt. Challenges and traumas can keep these hurts buried. Any issues left unacknowledged or unresolved keep demanding our attention. How do we overcome? Is it even possible to heal? According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies away anyway because bees don't care what humans think is impossible...
I believe that we all come into this world as our original precious self. As we develop through childhood experiences, family, culture and society, we often lose touch with our true soul. Oftentimes we are hurt. Challenges and traumas can keep these hurts buried. Any issues left unacknowledged or unresolved keep demanding our attention. How do we overcome? Is it even possible to heal? According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies away anyway because bees don't care what humans think is impossible...
Hello, my name is Fabiola Ortiz, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about supporting all my clients through their challenges or traumatic experiences and helping them through the healing process. I will help then bring their own unique motivation, capacities and values to develop the skills for healing and growth. I specialize in alleviating anxiety/depression, improving couple & family relationships, and parenting transitions. I work collaboratively and transparently to create real and lasting results. I keep up to date on the latest treatments relevant to our goals.
Hello, my name is Fabiola Ortiz, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about supporting all my clients through their challenges or traumatic experiences and helping them through the healing process. I will help then bring their own unique motivation, capacities and values to develop the skills for healing and growth. I specialize in alleviating anxiety/depression, improving couple & family relationships, and parenting transitions. I work collaboratively and transparently to create real and lasting results. I keep up to date on the latest treatments relevant to our goals.
Aronsen Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CDVF, NCIP, KAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atascadero, CA 93422
******Please EMAIL at intake@aronsencounselingservices.com******** or reply on here. Do you wonder if you are alone with the problems you are experiencing? I can tell you that you are not alone and that many come to see me wondering the same thing. No, you are not weird, unusual or "crazy". I am here to help you with whatever struggle you may be experiencing. I remember beginning therapy myself and being uneasy about telling my "secrets" to a stranger. I began to look forward to therapy and was able to use those sessions to improve my life. YOU CAN TOO!
******Please EMAIL at intake@aronsencounselingservices.com******** or reply on here. Do you wonder if you are alone with the problems you are experiencing? I can tell you that you are not alone and that many come to see me wondering the same thing. No, you are not weird, unusual or "crazy". I am here to help you with whatever struggle you may be experiencing. I remember beginning therapy myself and being uneasy about telling my "secrets" to a stranger. I began to look forward to therapy and was able to use those sessions to improve my life. YOU CAN TOO!
I have been in practice for over twenty years providing therapy to individuals, as well as couples and groups. One principal goal of mine is to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can feel comfortable exploring personal issues; with the end result being a greater understanding of self - both internally and in relationship to others. I draw from many theoretical orientations, and most importantly emphasize emotional safety in my work. I remain very passionate about my occupation and hope that this is warmly conveyed to everyone I have the privilege to work with.
I have been in practice for over twenty years providing therapy to individuals, as well as couples and groups. One principal goal of mine is to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can feel comfortable exploring personal issues; with the end result being a greater understanding of self - both internally and in relationship to others. I draw from many theoretical orientations, and most importantly emphasize emotional safety in my work. I remain very passionate about my occupation and hope that this is warmly conveyed to everyone I have the privilege to work with.
I specialize in helping women with depression, anxiety or trauma find their strength and hope.
You are here so you already making progress and are ready to make a change! You want your child to be happy and successful and are doing your best to help him. You'd like to have less arguing and enjoy your family more. Parenting is such a difficult job. It can really help to have someone with experience look at your situation from the outside and help you to see alternative ways of interacting. You have what it takes to improve your family relationships, but you could use a guide. Your child or teen may need to learn how to cope with new situations. I would like to help you to bring out the strengths in you and your family.
I specialize in helping women with depression, anxiety or trauma find their strength and hope.
You are here so you already making progress and are ready to make a change! You want your child to be happy and successful and are doing your best to help him. You'd like to have less arguing and enjoy your family more. Parenting is such a difficult job. It can really help to have someone with experience look at your situation from the outside and help you to see alternative ways of interacting. You have what it takes to improve your family relationships, but you could use a guide. Your child or teen may need to learn how to cope with new situations. I would like to help you to bring out the strengths in you and your family.
Perhaps you found this page because you are familiar with the struggle of being in unsatisfying relationships and/or feeling unhappy in the life you are living. There may be a part of you that thinks "I am the problem" or "this is the best it will ever be, so I better make it work." Or maybe even another part of you telling you that you aren't good enough because nothing you have tried so far has gotten you to where you want to be. Maybe you find yourself feeling stuck and overwhelmed with emotions that feel totally out of control. AND all of this is on top of the everyday stressors that we all have in this crazy world we live in.
Perhaps you found this page because you are familiar with the struggle of being in unsatisfying relationships and/or feeling unhappy in the life you are living. There may be a part of you that thinks "I am the problem" or "this is the best it will ever be, so I better make it work." Or maybe even another part of you telling you that you aren't good enough because nothing you have tried so far has gotten you to where you want to be. Maybe you find yourself feeling stuck and overwhelmed with emotions that feel totally out of control. AND all of this is on top of the everyday stressors that we all have in this crazy world we live in.
Seeking therapy can be intimidating, but know that I have a deep understanding and compassion for life’s challenges, pain, loss, and suffering. Therapy provides a safe space for guided reflection, growth, and healing. In my practice, you will always receive honest feedback to promote insight and create lasting change.
Seeking therapy can be intimidating, but know that I have a deep understanding and compassion for life’s challenges, pain, loss, and suffering. Therapy provides a safe space for guided reflection, growth, and healing. In my practice, you will always receive honest feedback to promote insight and create lasting change.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
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I also work with teenagers, young adults, and women who are needing support.
You might be here looking for help so you can live the life you have always wanted. Sometimes depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and trauma can hold us back from accomplishing our dreams. I provide a compassionate, safe, non-judgmental space so you can begin to process your emotions and experiences. We can unpack trauma and you can learn techniques, tools, and self-compassion that can support you with your work, school, relationships, and health.
I also work with teenagers, young adults, and women who are needing support.
You might be here looking for help so you can live the life you have always wanted. Sometimes depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and trauma can hold us back from accomplishing our dreams. I provide a compassionate, safe, non-judgmental space so you can begin to process your emotions and experiences. We can unpack trauma and you can learn techniques, tools, and self-compassion that can support you with your work, school, relationships, and health.
Hello! My name is Gianna Merriam, LCSW. My therapeutic approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based. My areas of practice include working with children and families, individuals (all ages), and groups. I enjoy promoting use of self-compassion practices, functional communication and empathy to impact individual needs and relationships. Clients I typically work with can range from age 5-60. I have extensive experience working with school-aged children that receive IEP services; I am educated and able to support parents in navigating the school system as well as community based resources.
Hello! My name is Gianna Merriam, LCSW. My therapeutic approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based. My areas of practice include working with children and families, individuals (all ages), and groups. I enjoy promoting use of self-compassion practices, functional communication and empathy to impact individual needs and relationships. Clients I typically work with can range from age 5-60. I have extensive experience working with school-aged children that receive IEP services; I am educated and able to support parents in navigating the school system as well as community based resources.
Cyndy Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atascadero, CA 93422 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Caseload is currently full. There are times when you may find life is too messy, too painful and you feel too alone with all of it. Therapy provides a time and place to share your inner struggles, fears and anxieties while receiving support, insight, perspective and new coping skills. The process allows you to heal and move forward with a stronger sense of who you've been, who you are now and who you are becoming.
Caseload is currently full. There are times when you may find life is too messy, too painful and you feel too alone with all of it. Therapy provides a time and place to share your inner struggles, fears and anxieties while receiving support, insight, perspective and new coping skills. The process allows you to heal and move forward with a stronger sense of who you've been, who you are now and who you are becoming.
Meaghan L Kane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atascadero, CA 93422 (Online Only)
I am dedicated to helping my clients find peace, joy and happiness in their lives. I pride myself on developing therapeutic relationships and fostering compassion and empathy with my clients. I have worked with a variety of individuals suffering from anxiety and depression, bipolar and schizophrenia disorders, personality disorders and dual diagnosis. I do provide couples counseling. I’d love the opportunity to assist you in living the life you want and fulfilling your dreams. I accept Blue Cross of CA, Aetna, Optum, and United Health and can bill out of network as well. Please reach out via email for the fastest response.
I am dedicated to helping my clients find peace, joy and happiness in their lives. I pride myself on developing therapeutic relationships and fostering compassion and empathy with my clients. I have worked with a variety of individuals suffering from anxiety and depression, bipolar and schizophrenia disorders, personality disorders and dual diagnosis. I do provide couples counseling. I’d love the opportunity to assist you in living the life you want and fulfilling your dreams. I accept Blue Cross of CA, Aetna, Optum, and United Health and can bill out of network as well. Please reach out via email for the fastest response.
My Name is Linda Arroyo, a Marriage and family therapist in California. As a mental health therapist, I understand parenting and or life can get tough, and unexpected life events such as divorce, loss of a loved one, blended families, newborn, new environments, etc., can create anxiety, anger, fears, irritability, and depression in a child, teen, or adult. I have worked with various individuals who suffer from Anger Management, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Divorce, Grief, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Sports Performance, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Job Stress, and Panic Attacks. Together we focus on what's important to you in the moment.
My Name is Linda Arroyo, a Marriage and family therapist in California. As a mental health therapist, I understand parenting and or life can get tough, and unexpected life events such as divorce, loss of a loved one, blended families, newborn, new environments, etc., can create anxiety, anger, fears, irritability, and depression in a child, teen, or adult. I have worked with various individuals who suffer from Anger Management, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Divorce, Grief, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Sports Performance, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Job Stress, and Panic Attacks. Together we focus on what's important to you in the moment.
Do you feel lost, hurt, and misunderstood? Does your life seem overwhelming and confusing? My purpose and my passion are to help you improve your quality of life. You have already made a step towards healing by considering help. I’d like to accompany you on this journey to a point where you feel more content, balanced, and grounded. You deserve to experience more joy and satisfaction in life.
Do you feel lost, hurt, and misunderstood? Does your life seem overwhelming and confusing? My purpose and my passion are to help you improve your quality of life. You have already made a step towards healing by considering help. I’d like to accompany you on this journey to a point where you feel more content, balanced, and grounded. You deserve to experience more joy and satisfaction in life.
Clients of Joya Sagrada Therapy experience a deeply empathetic approach to care, emphasizing an unwavering commitment to hearing the often muted or misunderstood voices of pain and struggle, offering support that is as compassionate as it is comprehensive. It’s about creating a space where every individual feels seen and heard, where suffering is met with kindness, and where every effort is made to light the way toward hope and healing. This approach is grounded in a holistic and compassionate understanding of human needs and behaviors.
Clients of Joya Sagrada Therapy experience a deeply empathetic approach to care, emphasizing an unwavering commitment to hearing the often muted or misunderstood voices of pain and struggle, offering support that is as compassionate as it is comprehensive. It’s about creating a space where every individual feels seen and heard, where suffering is met with kindness, and where every effort is made to light the way toward hope and healing. This approach is grounded in a holistic and compassionate understanding of human needs and behaviors.
Are you both tired of not feeling heard or understood? Do you feel as though being close is a distant memory? Are you wondering what brought you two together in the first place? If so, now is the time to work on your relationship. Too many couples wait until there is too little to salvage. There is nothing more precious than love, no larger feeling than love, and there is no greater pain when love is lost. Let's work together to get back to yours!
Are you both tired of not feeling heard or understood? Do you feel as though being close is a distant memory? Are you wondering what brought you two together in the first place? If so, now is the time to work on your relationship. Too many couples wait until there is too little to salvage. There is nothing more precious than love, no larger feeling than love, and there is no greater pain when love is lost. Let's work together to get back to yours!
Ami K Manwaring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atascadero, CA 93422
Let's get you back to living the life you always imagined. Everyone feels stuck at times and it is a privilege to assist individuals on their healing journey. I provide counseling and life coaching services to individuals dealing with a variety of issues including depression and anxiety, stress, relationship issues, women's health, chronic illness, grief and loss, trauma and more. I am currently doing teletherapy, as well as outdoor walk and talk therapy. I am a certified mindfulness-based ecotherapist and use nature as a healing modality with my clients. We all have the inner strength to heal.
Let's get you back to living the life you always imagined. Everyone feels stuck at times and it is a privilege to assist individuals on their healing journey. I provide counseling and life coaching services to individuals dealing with a variety of issues including depression and anxiety, stress, relationship issues, women's health, chronic illness, grief and loss, trauma and more. I am currently doing teletherapy, as well as outdoor walk and talk therapy. I am a certified mindfulness-based ecotherapist and use nature as a healing modality with my clients. We all have the inner strength to heal.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.