Female Therapists in Ceres, CA
![Photo of Danielle Dyer, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4183b3eb-6e3c-4f39-8e39-b52e091826e3/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working primarily with adolescents and young adults. I am passionate about reconnecting clients to pieces of themselves that have been fragmented by traumatic experiences, anxiety, anger, grief, and a host of other challenges we face in our daily lives. The majority of my passion and therapeutic experience has come from working with adolescents and young adults. I work primarily with clients dealing with challenges that include trauma and PTSD symptoms, grief, anger management, anxiety, relationship issues, and phase-of-life challenges.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working primarily with adolescents and young adults. I am passionate about reconnecting clients to pieces of themselves that have been fragmented by traumatic experiences, anxiety, anger, grief, and a host of other challenges we face in our daily lives. The majority of my passion and therapeutic experience has come from working with adolescents and young adults. I work primarily with clients dealing with challenges that include trauma and PTSD symptoms, grief, anger management, anxiety, relationship issues, and phase-of-life challenges.
![Photo of Nalini Persaud, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/061fbaca-cab6-471e-9999-a3ddbb3ced47/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a licensed clinical therapist and have worked with individuals, couples, and families for over six years. I offer psychotherapy for adults dealing with issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, grief/loss, parenting skills, relationship improvement, domestic violence, and substance abuse. My treatment style is primarily client-centered approaches that focus on building trust and rapport in order for a person to feel comfortable discussing any issues that they are having trouble with.
I am a licensed clinical therapist and have worked with individuals, couples, and families for over six years. I offer psychotherapy for adults dealing with issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, grief/loss, parenting skills, relationship improvement, domestic violence, and substance abuse. My treatment style is primarily client-centered approaches that focus on building trust and rapport in order for a person to feel comfortable discussing any issues that they are having trouble with.
![Photo of Gabriela Cibrian, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8b0ba983-1a42-403a-beff-2e43d9dbdbe1/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Gabriela Cibrian and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. My passion is working with individuals and families to help them understand behavioral patterns within themselves to help them make positive changes. My style and approach to therapy are a good fit for children, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma and symptoms related to stress, anxiety, and depression. I specialize in working with clients to help them understand trauma responses and formulate a plan to create healthier thought patterns that lead to healthier behavioral patterns.
My name is Gabriela Cibrian and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. My passion is working with individuals and families to help them understand behavioral patterns within themselves to help them make positive changes. My style and approach to therapy are a good fit for children, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma and symptoms related to stress, anxiety, and depression. I specialize in working with clients to help them understand trauma responses and formulate a plan to create healthier thought patterns that lead to healthier behavioral patterns.
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Hi there, my name is Jennifer Cass, Jen for short, and 'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Sacramento, California and I work with clients from all walks of life via telehealth. My area of expertise is working with children, adolescents and adults who experience depression, anxiety, stress-related anxiety, grief and symptoms from past abuse and trauma. My approach includes a mix of evidence-based interventions and strategies that best reflect the individual strengths and needs of the person.
Hi there, my name is Jennifer Cass, Jen for short, and 'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Sacramento, California and I work with clients from all walks of life via telehealth. My area of expertise is working with children, adolescents and adults who experience depression, anxiety, stress-related anxiety, grief and symptoms from past abuse and trauma. My approach includes a mix of evidence-based interventions and strategies that best reflect the individual strengths and needs of the person.
![Photo of Renee Caraco, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6f69edb0-5f5c-4aff-84b4-6fe30d9a59ef/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hi, my name is Rene'e Caraco and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 19 years of experience in the field. I treat individual adults with a focus on ADHD as well as a breadth of other areas such as aging, anxiety, codependency, coping skills, chronic illness, depression, grief, job-related issues, life transitions, marital/pre-marital issues, mood disorders, parenting, prenatal/postpartum, relationships, self-esteem, & stress, amongst others. I welcome and value working inclusively with diverse populations at different life stages and with varying cultural, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
Hi, my name is Rene'e Caraco and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 19 years of experience in the field. I treat individual adults with a focus on ADHD as well as a breadth of other areas such as aging, anxiety, codependency, coping skills, chronic illness, depression, grief, job-related issues, life transitions, marital/pre-marital issues, mood disorders, parenting, prenatal/postpartum, relationships, self-esteem, & stress, amongst others. I welcome and value working inclusively with diverse populations at different life stages and with varying cultural, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
![Photo of Alisa Eisenberg, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/827becd3-4089-4f74-9fd9-2b8c89e91268/2/320x400.png)
My name is Alisa Eisenberg, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I work with individuals statewide via telehealth. I specialize in stress management, how to develop a healthy lifestyle, increase resilience, and a variety of stress related disorders including depression, anxiety, symptoms of PTSD as well as medical and health issues. I have worked with individuals of varying ages as my approach benefits all age groups, from late teens to older adults.
My name is Alisa Eisenberg, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I work with individuals statewide via telehealth. I specialize in stress management, how to develop a healthy lifestyle, increase resilience, and a variety of stress related disorders including depression, anxiety, symptoms of PTSD as well as medical and health issues. I have worked with individuals of varying ages as my approach benefits all age groups, from late teens to older adults.
![Photo of Jacqueline DeLuca, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/faef3dc2-0f70-4d8e-b3e9-83124e16d101/1/320x400.png)
My name is Jacqueline DeLuca and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Orange County, California. I currently work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, and Strength Based approaches. My focus is aimed towards helping each individual client make progress toward the goals they set during our sessions that can improve their overall satisfaction in life.
My name is Jacqueline DeLuca and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Orange County, California. I currently work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, and Strength Based approaches. My focus is aimed towards helping each individual client make progress toward the goals they set during our sessions that can improve their overall satisfaction in life.
![Photo of Karina Valdez, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/23fe7094-0027-4906-b285-dc0c2ef8dd1f/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am Karina Valdez, LMFT. I understand life can be overwhelming and stressful. I am here to help guide you to be the best version of yourself where you can learn how to cope with the stressors and adversities that life throws at you on a short- and long-term basis. Therapy is a way for you to have a confidential, non-judgmental, safe space to explore what troubles you most in life. My primary focus in my practice is helping people heal from traumatic adversities that have occurred in their life.
I am Karina Valdez, LMFT. I understand life can be overwhelming and stressful. I am here to help guide you to be the best version of yourself where you can learn how to cope with the stressors and adversities that life throws at you on a short- and long-term basis. Therapy is a way for you to have a confidential, non-judgmental, safe space to explore what troubles you most in life. My primary focus in my practice is helping people heal from traumatic adversities that have occurred in their life.
![Photo of Cheryl Kehner, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/33a2f26f-4ddb-4035-aa65-6888b82cc1f1/1/320x400.png)
Hi, my name is Cheryl Kehner. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist in the San Francisco Bay area working with clients in the state of California via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in helping manage stress, anxiety, depression, and thoughts getting in the way of living your authentic life. My style is eclectic, incorporating mindfulness, Somatic therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Many people often disconnect from their bodily experiences missing clues your body provides about your wants and needs. Somatic therapies and mindfulness can help bring us back to the body and living in a more authentic way.
Hi, my name is Cheryl Kehner. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist in the San Francisco Bay area working with clients in the state of California via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in helping manage stress, anxiety, depression, and thoughts getting in the way of living your authentic life. My style is eclectic, incorporating mindfulness, Somatic therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Many people often disconnect from their bodily experiences missing clues your body provides about your wants and needs. Somatic therapies and mindfulness can help bring us back to the body and living in a more authentic way.
![Photo of Reshawnda Richardson, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fb1c0b5-40ed-47bb-9feb-264795c3ab5e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in Los Angeles in 2009. I have over 15 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings including community based-programs, residential treatment, and correctional facilities, structured outpatient programs, large non-profits, college campuses, as well as in the private practice sector.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in Los Angeles in 2009. I have over 15 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings including community based-programs, residential treatment, and correctional facilities, structured outpatient programs, large non-profits, college campuses, as well as in the private practice sector.
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I am passionate about helping individuals of every age manage their mental health in ways that are unique to their needs and goals. I use a client-centered approach that empowers the individual to take control of their inner experiences and improve the quality of relationships in a way that is meaningful to them. For 20 years I have been providing therapeutic services to children from birth through adolescence, adults, couples, families, including parent-child psychotherapy and a variety of groups focused on specific mental health issues.
I am passionate about helping individuals of every age manage their mental health in ways that are unique to their needs and goals. I use a client-centered approach that empowers the individual to take control of their inner experiences and improve the quality of relationships in a way that is meaningful to them. For 20 years I have been providing therapeutic services to children from birth through adolescence, adults, couples, families, including parent-child psychotherapy and a variety of groups focused on specific mental health issues.
![Photo of Shashon McCalister, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9f403c84-db9a-4b3f-84b5-a968a79ab906/1/320x400.png)
My approach to therapy is to meet the client where they are. My theoretical approach is eclectic; however, some of my favorites include CBT, Solution Focus, and Positive Psychology. With over 14 years of experience in residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment and behavioral health, I am experienced in working with co-occurring disorders and the multifaceted and complex aspects of substance use/abuse.
My approach to therapy is to meet the client where they are. My theoretical approach is eclectic; however, some of my favorites include CBT, Solution Focus, and Positive Psychology. With over 14 years of experience in residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment and behavioral health, I am experienced in working with co-occurring disorders and the multifaceted and complex aspects of substance use/abuse.
![Photo of Isabel D Van Sicklen, MS, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c90ee3a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Counseling is not so much about addressing "dysfunction" as about having a rich and safe space to be heard, and helped. I tell teens (who believe that seeing a counselor means they're crazy), that I work with normal kids and normal problems. I believe that about all my clients. "Normal" problems are daunting when they appear as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, divorce, difficulties with kids, and/or burnout. My belief is that every human difficulty makes sense, but sometimes they require a translator and guide. My intention is to provide the space that leads to wellbeing and fulfilling relationships.
Counseling is not so much about addressing "dysfunction" as about having a rich and safe space to be heard, and helped. I tell teens (who believe that seeing a counselor means they're crazy), that I work with normal kids and normal problems. I believe that about all my clients. "Normal" problems are daunting when they appear as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, divorce, difficulties with kids, and/or burnout. My belief is that every human difficulty makes sense, but sometimes they require a translator and guide. My intention is to provide the space that leads to wellbeing and fulfilling relationships.
![Photo of Cheryl Fink, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c1be33c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I want clients to feel comfortable seeking and coming to therapy, and my first goal is to make clients feel and safe and supported, to do the work they are wanting to do. Together we can uncover solutions to help you live the happy healthy life you want. Whether it's too much sadness, too much worry, grief and loss, problems with relationships, being unable heal from past events, not feeling good about yourself, trouble coping, or any other issue. Therapy can be a great way to find solutions and gain the support you need to make changes. You don't have to feel alone or helpless. Help can be just a phone call or email away!
I want clients to feel comfortable seeking and coming to therapy, and my first goal is to make clients feel and safe and supported, to do the work they are wanting to do. Together we can uncover solutions to help you live the happy healthy life you want. Whether it's too much sadness, too much worry, grief and loss, problems with relationships, being unable heal from past events, not feeling good about yourself, trouble coping, or any other issue. Therapy can be a great way to find solutions and gain the support you need to make changes. You don't have to feel alone or helpless. Help can be just a phone call or email away!
![Photo of Carol Neyfeldt Benak, RN, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c1734c6-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
I enjoy working with transitions in life--childhood into adolescence, adolescence into adulthood, midlife and then towards the aging process. My goal is to enable a child or adult or a couple to experience life with purpose and meaning. I treat symptomatic depression, anxiety, and stress which can occur during these developmental transitions. Also, past trauma often surfaces at these junctions. An exploration of the past in connection with a thorough understanding of the present contributes to the healing process. Using my background as a nurse and nurse practitioner, together we examine how symptoms manifest in a person's physical being and their implications for living healthfully today.
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I enjoy working with transitions in life--childhood into adolescence, adolescence into adulthood, midlife and then towards the aging process. My goal is to enable a child or adult or a couple to experience life with purpose and meaning. I treat symptomatic depression, anxiety, and stress which can occur during these developmental transitions. Also, past trauma often surfaces at these junctions. An exploration of the past in connection with a thorough understanding of the present contributes to the healing process. Using my background as a nurse and nurse practitioner, together we examine how symptoms manifest in a person's physical being and their implications for living healthfully today.
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![Photo of Ana M Calderon, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44166e63-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Life is full of challenges, these challenges can impede our personal growth, make us feel stuck, lose sight and question our desicions. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, empathic and supportive environment so that we can work together to take on these challenges. We will work together in navigating life challenges and successfully overcoming these no matter how difficult these may seem.
Life is full of challenges, these challenges can impede our personal growth, make us feel stuck, lose sight and question our desicions. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, empathic and supportive environment so that we can work together to take on these challenges. We will work together in navigating life challenges and successfully overcoming these no matter how difficult these may seem.
![Photo of Irit Goldman, PsyD, LMFT, EMDR, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3be402d4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/5/320x400.jpeg)
Are you feeling so down that you can't stop crying or you can't get out of bed? Has your relationship gotten to the point that you don't know how to get it back on track? Does anxiety paralyze you? Has today stresses with jobs & economy leaked into your marriage and you want it to stop? Do you wonder how past events and trauma in your life effect your relationships today? Are you ready to start being happy? There is a better way to live! I can help you gain the tools to live the life you deserve.I am very passionate about helping you achieve personal growth and happiness.
Are you feeling so down that you can't stop crying or you can't get out of bed? Has your relationship gotten to the point that you don't know how to get it back on track? Does anxiety paralyze you? Has today stresses with jobs & economy leaked into your marriage and you want it to stop? Do you wonder how past events and trauma in your life effect your relationships today? Are you ready to start being happy? There is a better way to live! I can help you gain the tools to live the life you deserve.I am very passionate about helping you achieve personal growth and happiness.
![Photo of Jessy Salloum, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d8065daf-983a-41d6-9b41-851ec33e37a4/2/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Jessy Salloum, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 5 years of experience providing clinical services, specializing in adult clients. Using a strengths-based approach, I work collaboratively with clients to identify their clinical goals. I'm passionate about helping others in a way that will best work for them by utilizing a personalized approach to their treatment planning. I have experience working with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, chronic pain, caregiver stress, and adjustment/life changes.
My name is Jessy Salloum, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 5 years of experience providing clinical services, specializing in adult clients. Using a strengths-based approach, I work collaboratively with clients to identify their clinical goals. I'm passionate about helping others in a way that will best work for them by utilizing a personalized approach to their treatment planning. I have experience working with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, chronic pain, caregiver stress, and adjustment/life changes.
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Maria Villeda (Deep Wellness Center)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
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Ceres, CA 95307
Hello, my name is Maria and I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults, offering both individual and family sessions in Spanish or English. I am passionate about working with people who may need support with depression, burn out, anxiety, body image, self esteem, relationships with others, healing from trauma, POC identity, and LGBTQ+ identities. I have been working in the mental health field focusing on preventative and early interventions training to the community around mental health wellness, suicide, and domestic violence.
Hello, my name is Maria and I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults, offering both individual and family sessions in Spanish or English. I am passionate about working with people who may need support with depression, burn out, anxiety, body image, self esteem, relationships with others, healing from trauma, POC identity, and LGBTQ+ identities. I have been working in the mental health field focusing on preventative and early interventions training to the community around mental health wellness, suicide, and domestic violence.
![Photo of Sadiyyah Abdul-Mumin, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/483dfdc7-05b1-4bec-8c01-bf4908232a26/1/320x400.png)
Sadiyyah has been a therapist for over 15 years. She has dedicated her career to helping teenagers struggling with unhealthy interpersonal relationships, excessive worry/fear, low self-esteem, depressed mood, and intrusive thoughts; change their thinking and actively work towards solutions.She specializes in supporting dancers and student-athletes that are struggling with making their mental health a priority and continue doing what they love. As a former competitively trained dancer, Sadiyyah knows first hand the pressure of being an athlete and the impact of not prioritizing your mental health
Sadiyyah has been a therapist for over 15 years. She has dedicated her career to helping teenagers struggling with unhealthy interpersonal relationships, excessive worry/fear, low self-esteem, depressed mood, and intrusive thoughts; change their thinking and actively work towards solutions.She specializes in supporting dancers and student-athletes that are struggling with making their mental health a priority and continue doing what they love. As a former competitively trained dancer, Sadiyyah knows first hand the pressure of being an athlete and the impact of not prioritizing your mental health
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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.