Therapists in Atascadero, CA

Hi there! My name is Madai Zesati and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Ontario, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with teens, young adults, and older adults. I work collaboratively with each client, as well as providing a safe and supportive environment to help them get to a place of self-acceptance and find strength within to address life's challenges, by assisting them in realizing, cultivating, and accessing internal and external resources to make positive changes in life.

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma work. It’s my passion working with people with the number of challenges they can face to help them learn how to manage their feelings and develop ways to better cope with life. My approach to therapy is personable and genuine. I find that my style is particularly beneficial to those looking for a safe space free of judgement while getting honest engagement. I’m expressive, use humor, and genuinely enjoy getting to be a therapist.

Hello, my name is Randall Baird, and I am a licensed marriage family therapist. My primary specialty is trauma; however, I also work with individuals addressing various mood disorders and life struggles. I am compassionate and caring, and I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy coupled with solution-focused therapy to help my clients achieve the desired outcome in therapy. I have a fairly extensive background working with individuals who suffer from some form of trauma in their background. I also work with individuals trying to address relationship issues, both familial and intimate.

I am an Iranian American woman, with the goal of helping individuals with challenges we face daily. I believe humans are fascinating and learning about how our brain works with our body based on different life experiences creates the person we are today. My goal is to help individuals understand themselves better and improve their quality of life. I speak also Farsi fluently and have understanding of being a Middle Eastern woman Living in today's society.

Stressed? Burned out? Anxious? Depressed? Overwhelmed by the world? Difficulty communicating? Feeling disconnected from your partner or yourself? The world is a crazy messy place sometimes (especially lately). Our past and current circumstances often create a difficult place to be in our thoughts and our feelings and we often can feel “stuck” in our current circumstances. Some of us carry really heavy burdens and keep on a brave face for those around us because for a lot of reasons like our jobs, roles at home, family, friends, keeping up with the Joneses, you name it!

Welcome! Zeana Bey is a compassionate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings a calm holistic approach to healing. Zeana works from the perspective that each person has the ability to heal their own life, and believes her role is to listen, provide support and guidance, and help you find and develop your inner strengths and coping skills that may be hidden or undeveloped because of difficult events or situations you’ve experienced. Zeana's approach is person-centered, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental. She strives to create a safe space for clients where they can feel truly seen and heard wherever they are at.

Hello, I'm Azucena! I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 years of experience. I have helped clients struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, behavioral issues, family conflicts, and others. I have worked with individuals and families from different cultural backgrounds, including extensive work within the Latino community. I use culturally sensitive approaches and techniques focusing on inner strength and self-exploration. I form a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients and prove a nonjudgmental environment that will challenge individuals for a better and more positive outcome.

**NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** **Evening appointments available ** I specialize in building positive relationships with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. I take an active and collaborative role in therapy, and utilize strong skills in communication to establish your individual needs and to prepare and deliver appropriate treatment and therapy plans accordingly. I draw from many therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused.

Are You feeling stressed, frustrated, and exhausted by the everyday challenges of parenting. Although many times kids are simply dealing with the ordinary issues of growing up, their behavior and reactions may go beyond what’s expected or appropriate and gets in the way of the things they want or need, or impacts the way the family operates. Counseling can help children, parents and families express feelings and thoughts effectively and, can help families cope with everyday life transitions such as; separation, divorce, blended families, moving, serious illness, or gaining new family members.

For the 22 last years I have worked successfully with adult clients dealing with a wide range of issues including marital and relationship problems, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, abuse issues, personality issues and mental health concerns. I believe a trusting relationship between the therapist and client is the foundation for all growth and change. However, the relationship itself is typically not sufficient. I will help you set goals for your therapy based upon what you would like to have different in your life, and together we will explore and change the blocks which have prevented you from achieving your goals.

Few of us make it through childhood without having experienced trauma of one form or another. Often times, the adaptations that we make in order to best survive early life challenges, lead to patterns of belief and action which get in the way of us finding freedom, happiness, and fulfillment as adolescents and adults. Every person deserves an opportunity to grow to their greatest potential. Therapy is a facilitated process of increasing awareness of obstacles to growth and supporting transformation.

My primary interest is the treatment of trauma. I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and have added Deep Brain Reorienting. These methods can help you process through and move beyond difficult memories so they no longer trigger intense emotions. Neurofeedback (brain biofeedback) is an additional intervention I now offer which can be helpful in healing trauma by calming the brain. You can experience peace of mind and a general sense of well-being. If you or a loved one suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, flashbacks, nightmares or mood instability, there is hope in effective treatment.

I work with individuals and couples from the ages of 18 to 80-something. I like to help restore vitality to all sorts of relationships and life in general. I focus on assisting persons who want to make conscious choices for more satisfying living, and who want to develop positive and effective relationships and cope well with life challenges. My work is collaborative, is focused on the here and now and the achievement of a feeling of personal wholeness and satisfaction. I have 38 years of experience working positively with individuals and couples, including those affected by problems related to mental illness and/substance abuse.

You don't have to solve life's difficulties and navigate personal changes alone! I will work with you in a collaborative, supportive and safe environment to help you to feel better about yourself and your life. We can identify what is not "working"/problem areas as well as what is "working"/your strengths and move toward the positive changes you would like in your self and your life!

It can be difficult to let go of worries, stressors, and complications in life. We risk missing out when those worries are all we see. My goals in life, and as a therapist, are to live in the moment, increase skillfulness with struggles, and to remain focused on what's important. As a therapist, I am knowledgable and educated in human behavior, however you, the client, is the expert in your own life, and my role is to consult, assisting you in self-discovery, problem solving, and moving toward change.

My early training and work with young children and their parents prepared me for my current work treating adults and couples; many of the struggles these families had centered around bonding and attachment. Today, most of my adult patients face relationship issues rooted in early life experiences. During psychotherapy treatments, I help my patients understand the value of working through early emotional losses so they can mature and enjoy healthy adult relationships.

Using a combination of therapeutic techniques I am able to help support you to identify and process through areas in your life that you feel are impacted negatively. Whether you're grappling with stress, anxiety, or self-doubt, I provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions and aspirations. Drawing from evidence-based practices and my experience, I offer an approach that integrates psychological insight with practical strategies. Together, we will identify your strengths, clarify your values, and cultivate resilience to thrive in both your personal and professional life.

Has life become overwhelming or unsatisfying. I have many years of experience working with individuals, couples and children ages 5 and up. Come in to learn how to find better communication, and a more productive and fulfilling life. Acquire information and skills to overcome anxiety, loneliness, sadness, resentment, anger and just plain feeling stuck. Find out how you, as an individual, can make a big difference in the way you and/or your relationships work. I do specialize in working with the whole family. Find out why the most stable and enlightened people get help before more serious problems arise.

I am interested in your unique needs and helping you in the most indivualized way possible. I want to help you identify and reach your therapeutic goals, and put an end to self-sabatoging thoughts and behaviors. While therapy can often be hard work, it's worth it to feel better in your relationships with yourself and others. Beginning therapy can feel like a scary step and I know how important the therapist-client relationship can be in working through issues together. Please note: I am not an in-network provider with any insurance companies.