Christian Therapists in Hanford, CA
I can integrate Christian faith into therapy if you request it.
Hello! I'm an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a decade of clinical experience. My in-person office is in Hanford, California. My passion is to help individuals resolve their traumas and help couples restore connection, repair trust, and resolve conflicts. I'm trilingual in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
I can integrate Christian faith into therapy if you request it.
Hello! I'm an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a decade of clinical experience. My in-person office is in Hanford, California. My passion is to help individuals resolve their traumas and help couples restore connection, repair trust, and resolve conflicts. I'm trilingual in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
My name is Beatriz Velasquez and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I’m a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist with many years of experience working with different populations and ethnic groups. I focus on young adults, children, and families concerning issues of transitions, depression, anxiety, with a specialization in trauma and perinatal mental health. I use a strength-based and trauma-informed approach that uses mindfulness, Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
My name is Beatriz Velasquez and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I’m a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist with many years of experience working with different populations and ethnic groups. I focus on young adults, children, and families concerning issues of transitions, depression, anxiety, with a specialization in trauma and perinatal mental health. I use a strength-based and trauma-informed approach that uses mindfulness, Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Hi there, my name is Lindsay Ruston, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I am passionate about supporting my clients in their journeys of self-discovery and providing a means of healing and positive growth. I adopt a client-centered approach, emphasizing the entire person and empowering clients to take charge of their mental health while I serve as a guide to help them reach their greatest potential.
Hi there, my name is Lindsay Ruston, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I am passionate about supporting my clients in their journeys of self-discovery and providing a means of healing and positive growth. I adopt a client-centered approach, emphasizing the entire person and empowering clients to take charge of their mental health while I serve as a guide to help them reach their greatest potential.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience providing therapy in community mental health and private practice. My experience has allowed me to work with a variety of people ranging in age from young children through our older adult population, as well as with many types of different cultural and religious backgrounds. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and formally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and BrainPaint (Neurofeedback).
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience providing therapy in community mental health and private practice. My experience has allowed me to work with a variety of people ranging in age from young children through our older adult population, as well as with many types of different cultural and religious backgrounds. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and formally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and BrainPaint (Neurofeedback).
Yolanda A Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hanford, CA 93230 (Online Only)
Most people experience times or situations in their life in which professional support is needed. I believe I offer comfort and support in a nurturing way of meeting you right where you are, without judgment, being open, and creating a trusting environment to facilitate the desired growth and change within the individual and/or the family. I have worked with multiple populations; teens, adult individuals, couples, and families and have experienced the journey with people who make positive life changes and the joy of watching the changes as the client decides to take the time to learn better to do better with a new skill set.
Most people experience times or situations in their life in which professional support is needed. I believe I offer comfort and support in a nurturing way of meeting you right where you are, without judgment, being open, and creating a trusting environment to facilitate the desired growth and change within the individual and/or the family. I have worked with multiple populations; teens, adult individuals, couples, and families and have experienced the journey with people who make positive life changes and the joy of watching the changes as the client decides to take the time to learn better to do better with a new skill set.
Helmine Friesen de Bigler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hanford, CA 93230
As your supportive and caring therapist, I am passionate about connecting with you and standing alongside you. I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. As a multilingual immigrant I understand cultural challenges, barriers and generational traumas that come as a result of immigration.
As your supportive and caring therapist, I am passionate about connecting with you and standing alongside you. I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. As a multilingual immigrant I understand cultural challenges, barriers and generational traumas that come as a result of immigration.
My name is Andrew Marzan, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Sacramento, California and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and severe mental health disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression and stress disorders.
My name is Andrew Marzan, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Sacramento, California and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and severe mental health disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression and stress disorders.
Hi there, I'm Mercedes! My name is Mercedes Borrayo and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Mira Loma, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I am bilingual Spanish speaking and I work with adolescents, young adults, and older adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, and stress, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Narrative Therapy to help my clients find their way and start feeling like themselves again.
Hi there, I'm Mercedes! My name is Mercedes Borrayo and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Mira Loma, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I am bilingual Spanish speaking and I work with adolescents, young adults, and older adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, and stress, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Narrative Therapy to help my clients find their way and start feeling like themselves again.
I believe it takes bravery to recognize when we need help, and even more to seek it out. Many are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, or even parenting. I want you to know that you are not alone and seeking support is ok. Anxiety, Depression, and even Trauma may not look the same for everyone. After all, like Carl Rogers stated, "The shoe that fits one person may pinch another. " You may even appear motivated, determined, and happy from the outside, but your loud inner critic tells you that you are not good enough, constantly compares yourself to others, is stress, and possibly feeling hopeless.
I believe it takes bravery to recognize when we need help, and even more to seek it out. Many are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, or even parenting. I want you to know that you are not alone and seeking support is ok. Anxiety, Depression, and even Trauma may not look the same for everyone. After all, like Carl Rogers stated, "The shoe that fits one person may pinch another. " You may even appear motivated, determined, and happy from the outside, but your loud inner critic tells you that you are not good enough, constantly compares yourself to others, is stress, and possibly feeling hopeless.
Hello. My name is Jessica Taylor, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have more than 5 years of experience working with adults in county, private, and hospital settings. I typically work with adults with mild to moderate mental health diagnoses. My primary has worked with adults with anxiety, depression, panic disorder, and trauma. My approach to providing therapy is majority person-centered. Although the majority is client-centered I do use techniques and interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused, strength-based, and solution-focused.
Hello. My name is Jessica Taylor, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have more than 5 years of experience working with adults in county, private, and hospital settings. I typically work with adults with mild to moderate mental health diagnoses. My primary has worked with adults with anxiety, depression, panic disorder, and trauma. My approach to providing therapy is majority person-centered. Although the majority is client-centered I do use techniques and interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused, strength-based, and solution-focused.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about working with couples to support marriage and relationships. My training through the Gottman Institute has provided me with skills to guide and walk alongside couples in an empathetic and nonjudgmental way to support an understanding of the underlying and deeper meaning of conflict or triggering events. Conflict is inevitable, my goal is to help couples to strengthen the foundation of their relationships, restore their friendships and communicate in a way that is supportive of feeling heard, validated and honored by one another.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about working with couples to support marriage and relationships. My training through the Gottman Institute has provided me with skills to guide and walk alongside couples in an empathetic and nonjudgmental way to support an understanding of the underlying and deeper meaning of conflict or triggering events. Conflict is inevitable, my goal is to help couples to strengthen the foundation of their relationships, restore their friendships and communicate in a way that is supportive of feeling heard, validated and honored by one another.
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Jeoung Park
Psychologist, PsyD, CCTS-II
Verified Verified
Hanford, CA 93230
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or experiencing any emotional pain, underlying trauma, PTSD, grief/loss, or other emotional/behavioral difficulties? Healing from life issues can be difficult and painful, but I'd like to help you with your recovery. I specialized in Trauma care/PTSD, addiction treatment, grief/loss, and mood disorders. I am dedicated to helping individuals discover new solutions and perspectives to their difficult life challenges.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or experiencing any emotional pain, underlying trauma, PTSD, grief/loss, or other emotional/behavioral difficulties? Healing from life issues can be difficult and painful, but I'd like to help you with your recovery. I specialized in Trauma care/PTSD, addiction treatment, grief/loss, and mood disorders. I am dedicated to helping individuals discover new solutions and perspectives to their difficult life challenges.
I help individuals and couples with communication, relationship changes, judgment, and intense emotions. My practice is action-based and results-oriented--not just talking. DOING. We work together to find solutions to common issues such as anger, resentment, confusion, sadness, exhaustion, hopelessness and grief. If you are ready to put in the work, we will get you the results you want.
I help individuals and couples with communication, relationship changes, judgment, and intense emotions. My practice is action-based and results-oriented--not just talking. DOING. We work together to find solutions to common issues such as anger, resentment, confusion, sadness, exhaustion, hopelessness and grief. If you are ready to put in the work, we will get you the results you want.
Lynsey Turner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hanford, CA 93230 (Online Only)
Relationships can be incredibly challenging and difficult. It is often those we are closest to that we feel the most stuck with. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping couples and individuals grow in their relationship in the midst of challenges.
Relationships can be incredibly challenging and difficult. It is often those we are closest to that we feel the most stuck with. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping couples and individuals grow in their relationship in the midst of challenges.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or out of control in your life? Maybe you are feeling sad or anxious and it doesn’t seem to pass. Does every interaction with your spouse or someone close to you turn into a fight? Life circumstances can leave us feeling hopeless. We all struggle at times. Together we will focus on you as a whole person, including: mind, body, faith and relationships. Discovering new ways to connect with your own feelings, connect with loved ones and live a fulfilling life are all possible. We will work together to help you better understand yourself, make healthy choices, heal, and create fufilling relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or out of control in your life? Maybe you are feeling sad or anxious and it doesn’t seem to pass. Does every interaction with your spouse or someone close to you turn into a fight? Life circumstances can leave us feeling hopeless. We all struggle at times. Together we will focus on you as a whole person, including: mind, body, faith and relationships. Discovering new ways to connect with your own feelings, connect with loved ones and live a fulfilling life are all possible. We will work together to help you better understand yourself, make healthy choices, heal, and create fufilling relationships.
Wilfred Weeks Jr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hanford, CA 93230 (Online Only)
I help people feel better about themselves & their relationships, particularly in families. I work best with children, adolescents, and their parents in building and maintaining healthy and fulfilling relationships. Couples therapy is also a major focus for me. I have had 36 years of experience providing counseling and therapy. I emphasize self-concept, and couple and family bonding. Children and teens need clear and firm limits, along with nurturing and support. Parents need to receive - and give - respect and love. I provide effective and efficient help towards these ends. Therapy is entirely by video & phone for Covid safety.
I help people feel better about themselves & their relationships, particularly in families. I work best with children, adolescents, and their parents in building and maintaining healthy and fulfilling relationships. Couples therapy is also a major focus for me. I have had 36 years of experience providing counseling and therapy. I emphasize self-concept, and couple and family bonding. Children and teens need clear and firm limits, along with nurturing and support. Parents need to receive - and give - respect and love. I provide effective and efficient help towards these ends. Therapy is entirely by video & phone for Covid safety.
Livewell Behavioral Health Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hanford, CA 93230
Our ideal client is one who is willing and committed to addressing the emotional impact their trauma had on their lives to work towards a healthier self. We treat our clients using evidenced based practices such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Health to address chronic and enduring mental health issues, marital problems, sexual traumas, as well as anxiety and depression. Our clients come from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and have various life experiences .
Our ideal client is one who is willing and committed to addressing the emotional impact their trauma had on their lives to work towards a healthier self. We treat our clients using evidenced based practices such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Health to address chronic and enduring mental health issues, marital problems, sexual traumas, as well as anxiety and depression. Our clients come from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and have various life experiences .
Keila Z. Stout
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hanford, CA 93230
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about helping people, especially women find peace and relief from the burdens they constantly carry. I provide care for those experiencing high stress, excessive amounts of worry, and feeling overwhelmed in life. Do any of the following resonate with you? You’re tired of overthinking everything in your life. You’re tired of how your anxiety is getting in the way of you living your life. You feel yourself sinking into increasingly negative feelings. If so, I'm here to help.
I am passionate about helping people, especially women find peace and relief from the burdens they constantly carry. I provide care for those experiencing high stress, excessive amounts of worry, and feeling overwhelmed in life. Do any of the following resonate with you? You’re tired of overthinking everything in your life. You’re tired of how your anxiety is getting in the way of you living your life. You feel yourself sinking into increasingly negative feelings. If so, I'm here to help.
My name is Daniel James, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) as well as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) for 25 years. My approach to psychotherapy is a collaborative and flexible partnership with each client. I believe that trust, respect, non-judgment, genuineness, and compassion form the foundation of a therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working primarily with adults, adolescents, and families. I work with individuals who experience a variety of addictive disorders, relational issues, mood disorders, and those seeking a better understanding of their life and how to make it better.
My name is Daniel James, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) as well as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) for 25 years. My approach to psychotherapy is a collaborative and flexible partnership with each client. I believe that trust, respect, non-judgment, genuineness, and compassion form the foundation of a therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working primarily with adults, adolescents, and families. I work with individuals who experience a variety of addictive disorders, relational issues, mood disorders, and those seeking a better understanding of their life and how to make it better.
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Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.