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Jessica McGowen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93704  (Online Only)
If you’re in or have been in a narcissistic relationship, I understand exactly what you have experienced.
I have 20 years of experience but I don't believe that says anything unless I can relate, connect and feel with my clients. I can be professional when necessary but I am better at just being real. I am not everyones therapist and I am okay with it. I engage in the conversation with respect and authenticity. I'm direct with the intention to help and shift the issues in a place for change . I am good at what I do and passionate about helping people through pain.
If you’re in or have been in a narcissistic relationship, I understand exactly what you have experienced.
I have 20 years of experience but I don't believe that says anything unless I can relate, connect and feel with my clients. I can be professional when necessary but I am better at just being real. I am not everyones therapist and I am okay with it. I engage in the conversation with respect and authenticity. I'm direct with the intention to help and shift the issues in a place for change . I am good at what I do and passionate about helping people through pain.
(415) 529-8891 View (415) 529-8891
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James Lehman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93720
He who looks outside himself dreams. He who looks inside himself awakens. – Jung. People will often feel overwhelmed by what is going on with their lives. You do not have to suffer silently in this experience alone. Let’s work together and understand where you are at and what you are going through both to understand your psychological environment, remove the obstacles before you and let the healing begin.
He who looks outside himself dreams. He who looks inside himself awakens. – Jung. People will often feel overwhelmed by what is going on with their lives. You do not have to suffer silently in this experience alone. Let’s work together and understand where you are at and what you are going through both to understand your psychological environment, remove the obstacles before you and let the healing begin.
(559) 206-0677 View (559) 206-0677
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Stacy Marie Borchardt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93711
I believe you can have a life of purpose, passion, and growth. I imagine every individual or couple has the ability to get curious, change patterns, and recover from even the most difficult life circumstances. Although the thought of therapy can be scary at times, reaching out to a compassionate professional can be the first step in learning new ways to manage past hurts or embrace new life transitions. I view my role as your teammate; helping you to achieve your goals and jointly discovering a healthy path forward. Your life is your own and I am committed to helping you realize a vision for your future that is uniquely yours.
I believe you can have a life of purpose, passion, and growth. I imagine every individual or couple has the ability to get curious, change patterns, and recover from even the most difficult life circumstances. Although the thought of therapy can be scary at times, reaching out to a compassionate professional can be the first step in learning new ways to manage past hurts or embrace new life transitions. I view my role as your teammate; helping you to achieve your goals and jointly discovering a healthy path forward. Your life is your own and I am committed to helping you realize a vision for your future that is uniquely yours.
(559) 702-9122 View (559) 702-9122
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Christina Bachicha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93711
Therapy can be a challenging and transforming process. Each person has their own natural areas of strength and I work to help clients discover these strengths, increase coping skills, reduce stress, and improve their relationships. I have experience working with individuals of all ages struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger and Stress Management, Trauma and Abuse, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Also, I have extensive experience in helping Children and Teens with Behavioral Issues, PTSD, Self Harming Behavior, and Family Conflict.
Therapy can be a challenging and transforming process. Each person has their own natural areas of strength and I work to help clients discover these strengths, increase coping skills, reduce stress, and improve their relationships. I have experience working with individuals of all ages struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger and Stress Management, Trauma and Abuse, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Also, I have extensive experience in helping Children and Teens with Behavioral Issues, PTSD, Self Harming Behavior, and Family Conflict.
(559) 466-9865 View (559) 466-9865
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Daniel Moultrie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fresno, CA 93711
Are you feeling stuck, unsatisfied or overwhelmed? Life seems to be moving fast and becoming too much to handle. You're not quite feeling like your usual self or you just feel "off". This may be effecting your relationships, career, and personal life. Imagine feeling like you are in control of your thoughts and emotions. Imagine being able to handle life's challenges with confidence. Counseling gives you the opportunity to change through new thinking patterns, self awareness, and exploring your situation with an caring professional.
Are you feeling stuck, unsatisfied or overwhelmed? Life seems to be moving fast and becoming too much to handle. You're not quite feeling like your usual self or you just feel "off". This may be effecting your relationships, career, and personal life. Imagine feeling like you are in control of your thoughts and emotions. Imagine being able to handle life's challenges with confidence. Counseling gives you the opportunity to change through new thinking patterns, self awareness, and exploring your situation with an caring professional.
(559) 205-7195 View (559) 205-7195
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Fresno Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fresno, CA 93711
At Fresno Family Therapy we provide Individual, Child/Teen, Couples, and Family Therapy. Our mission is to provide high quality, reliable, and evidence based counseling services for the community of Fresno. You do not need to go through this on your own… we are here to help. We believe that you deserve to feel well and seeking help is strength, not a weakness.
At Fresno Family Therapy we provide Individual, Child/Teen, Couples, and Family Therapy. Our mission is to provide high quality, reliable, and evidence based counseling services for the community of Fresno. You do not need to go through this on your own… we are here to help. We believe that you deserve to feel well and seeking help is strength, not a weakness.
(559) 206-3724 View (559) 206-3724
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Kim Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93720
It is my focus as a therapist to create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment that allows for personal discovery and self growth. We can work together to identify your goals and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you may be facing. My approach to therapy is tailored to your needs and may include mindfulness, Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused interventions.
It is my focus as a therapist to create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment that allows for personal discovery and self growth. We can work together to identify your goals and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you may be facing. My approach to therapy is tailored to your needs and may include mindfulness, Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused interventions.
(559) 234-0421 View (559) 234-0421
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California Mental Health and Psychology Center
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93711  (Online Only)
Welcome to Dr. Fujii's private practice. You are a worthwhile magnificent individual. Your life is priceless, meaningful, and valuable. Are you struggling with your current life challenges? Are you experiencing chronic rumination or anxiety? We'll work together and collaboratively explore, analyze, and conceptualize your internal world. I will help you maximize your total physical, mental, psychological, social, financial, and spiritual health with a focus on your healing, personal growth, empowerment, and professional development. I would utilize integrated approaches for your therapeutic endeavors.
Welcome to Dr. Fujii's private practice. You are a worthwhile magnificent individual. Your life is priceless, meaningful, and valuable. Are you struggling with your current life challenges? Are you experiencing chronic rumination or anxiety? We'll work together and collaboratively explore, analyze, and conceptualize your internal world. I will help you maximize your total physical, mental, psychological, social, financial, and spiritual health with a focus on your healing, personal growth, empowerment, and professional development. I would utilize integrated approaches for your therapeutic endeavors.
(559) 338-5646 View (559) 338-5646
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Central Valley Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93720
Central Valley Family Therapy is a group practice whose sole focus is providing individuals, couples and families support through all walks of life. Our clinicians recognize the importance of quality treatment for each and every client that walks through our doors. We welcome clients with culturally diverse identities, backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, and experiences. We believe that every person who seeks support should have access to quality mental health services. Our focus is not only on your unique therapeutic goals, but in providing our clients with a warm, friendly and nurturing environment.
Central Valley Family Therapy is a group practice whose sole focus is providing individuals, couples and families support through all walks of life. Our clinicians recognize the importance of quality treatment for each and every client that walks through our doors. We welcome clients with culturally diverse identities, backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, and experiences. We believe that every person who seeks support should have access to quality mental health services. Our focus is not only on your unique therapeutic goals, but in providing our clients with a warm, friendly and nurturing environment.
(559) 206-0268 View (559) 206-0268
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Mayo Arai Kennedy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fresno, CA 93703
I am a licensed forensic psychologist in California and Oregon and hold certification in forensic evaluations.
I am a licensed forensic psychologist in California and Oregon and hold certification in forensic evaluations.
(559) 364-9888 View (559) 364-9888
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Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93726
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(831) 208-3271 View (831) 208-3271
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Donald Kirk Weintz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93703
Waitlist for new clients
My work with clients for over 29 years has allowed me to be part of a special journey with each person, couple, and family. My experience in serving as a psychotherapist, with multiple ages, socioeconomic, and culturally diverse clients has allowed me to learn how clients have needs and life goals, which are part of their life journey. I work with clients to identify who is writing their story in positive and adverse ways, which causes them to be 'stuck', wounded, or lost. During the therapy process, we explore skills and/or deep healing to assist them in moving toward healthier experiences, relationships, and living with purpose.
My work with clients for over 29 years has allowed me to be part of a special journey with each person, couple, and family. My experience in serving as a psychotherapist, with multiple ages, socioeconomic, and culturally diverse clients has allowed me to learn how clients have needs and life goals, which are part of their life journey. I work with clients to identify who is writing their story in positive and adverse ways, which causes them to be 'stuck', wounded, or lost. During the therapy process, we explore skills and/or deep healing to assist them in moving toward healthier experiences, relationships, and living with purpose.
(559) 205-9087 View (559) 205-9087

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Stephanie Zimmerman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Clovis, CA 93612
Every individual, couple, parent or family comes with their own individual needs. My goal as a therapist is to journey with my client towards healing from our pain, feeling empowered as a person and living with healthy boundaries. My approach towards this is to develop awareness into how thoughts affect feelings and lead to actions, develop healthy coping skills and address how past experiences can influence present situations.
Every individual, couple, parent or family comes with their own individual needs. My goal as a therapist is to journey with my client towards healing from our pain, feeling empowered as a person and living with healthy boundaries. My approach towards this is to develop awareness into how thoughts affect feelings and lead to actions, develop healthy coping skills and address how past experiences can influence present situations.
(559) 495-9231 View (559) 495-9231
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Danielle Dickie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clovis, CA 93612
As a therapist my desire is to help others find wholeness in their relationships with themselves and others through an approach of genuine acceptance, respect, and empathy. I believe meeting people where they are at in life and hearing their unique life stories is an important part of the therapy process. I am also a certified EMDR therapist who works with clients to find a path to healing past traumas or hurts when needed.
As a therapist my desire is to help others find wholeness in their relationships with themselves and others through an approach of genuine acceptance, respect, and empathy. I believe meeting people where they are at in life and hearing their unique life stories is an important part of the therapy process. I am also a certified EMDR therapist who works with clients to find a path to healing past traumas or hurts when needed.
(559) 206-5101 View (559) 206-5101

Online Therapists

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Sacred Bonds Counseling & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sonora, CA 95370
The fact that you are reading these words tells us you have been attempting to overcome some type of life adversity. We often do not seek this type of help, mostly because of the many negative judgments that have influenced us since our childhood. It is these vary experiences, along with our own perception of them, that has caused and exacerbated the very symptoms we seek help for. It has been my experience that this history needs to be revisited, reviewed, and re-addressed so that we can overcome many of the chronic conditions that affect far too many in this world. “There is no birth of consciousness without pain”, Carl Jung
The fact that you are reading these words tells us you have been attempting to overcome some type of life adversity. We often do not seek this type of help, mostly because of the many negative judgments that have influenced us since our childhood. It is these vary experiences, along with our own perception of them, that has caused and exacerbated the very symptoms we seek help for. It has been my experience that this history needs to be revisited, reviewed, and re-addressed so that we can overcome many of the chronic conditions that affect far too many in this world. “There is no birth of consciousness without pain”, Carl Jung
(209) 457-7407 View (209) 457-7407
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Breanne Nicole Peters
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paso Robles, CA 93446
If you are struggling with life trials, you don't have to do it alone. With my help, we have the capability of overcoming the problems that you are facing alone. I specialize in anxiety, depression, couples counseling, teens, and children. Mental health is so important, if you were physically sick you would reach to a doctor, so don't hesitate, I'm just a call away.
If you are struggling with life trials, you don't have to do it alone. With my help, we have the capability of overcoming the problems that you are facing alone. I specialize in anxiety, depression, couples counseling, teens, and children. Mental health is so important, if you were physically sick you would reach to a doctor, so don't hesitate, I'm just a call away.
(805) 515-3515 View (805) 515-3515
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Dr. Deanna N. Mercado
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
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.
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.
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Mind Divers
Psychologist, PhD, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
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.
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.
(559) 634-3116 View (559) 634-3116
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Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Modesto, CA 95354
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(209) 255-2864 View (209) 255-2864
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Roshon Vercher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Banos, CA 93635
I’m an integrative practitioner with over ten years of experience that utilizes a variety of approaches to help and support my clients to develop insights and cope with issues related to their lives.
I’m an integrative practitioner with over ten years of experience that utilizes a variety of approaches to help and support my clients to develop insights and cope with issues related to their lives.
(209) 225-9487 View (209) 225-9487
Personality Disorders Therapists

What are the common treatment options for personality disorders?

Personality disorders are typically treated with psychotherapy, sometimes in conjunction with medication. Therapy can help people with personality disorders develop skills to tolerate difficult emotions, navigate interpersonal relationships, and solidify their sense of self. Medications can treat symptoms that co-occur with the disorder, such as depression, anger, aggression, and impulsivity.

When to seek treatment for personality disorders?

Even though treatment for personality disorders can be an uphill battle, it’s best to seek help if you suspect that you or a loved one is struggling with one, because personality disorders can create substantial problems in life. Symptoms depend on the specific disorder, but overall signs of personality disorders include consistent difficulty maintaining close relationships, dramatic variations in self-esteem, and an unstable sense of identity.

How long does therapy take for personality disorders?

The timeline for treating personality disorders isn’t as clear-cut as it is for other disorders. Change can be difficult, taking from around one year to five, 10, or more. The key is finding a therapist who has extensive experience treating the relevant disorder. For example, a psychologist who specializes in narcissistic personality disorder has specific communication strategies that allow them to sustain the relationship and be more effective with narcissistic patients.

Can therapy help people with personality disorders?

Research suggests that for those who are motivated to address concerns or interpersonal conflict related to a personality disorder, therapy is far more effective than no treatment, and that most people in therapy see improvements. However, since personality disorders involve entrenched elements of identity, they are less responsive to treatment than are other mental health conditions. Finding an expert who has extensive experience working with a given personality disorder is one factor that increases the likelihood of successful treatment.