Christian Therapists in Highland, CA
Welcome! Are you ready to embark on one of the most significant journeys in your life? My name is Christina Donkor, a licensed clinical social worker, who would love to partner with you to reach your therapeutic goals. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed services to help my clients forge a path to healing and personal growth.
Welcome! Are you ready to embark on one of the most significant journeys in your life? My name is Christina Donkor, a licensed clinical social worker, who would love to partner with you to reach your therapeutic goals. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed services to help my clients forge a path to healing and personal growth.
Jessica Chavez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Highland, CA 92346 (Online Only)
My ideal client is open to growth despite challenges like trauma, depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, or family stressors. They seek therapy for support in managing emotional and mental health and are motivated to explore their inner world for insight and healing. They need a safe, empathetic space to process experiences, learn coping strategies, and improve relationships. Their goals include achieving emotional stability, enhancing self-awareness, and integrating spiritual beliefs into their healing. They aim to transform pain into strength, finding purpose and fulfillment, ultimately seeking empowerment and understanding.
My ideal client is open to growth despite challenges like trauma, depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, or family stressors. They seek therapy for support in managing emotional and mental health and are motivated to explore their inner world for insight and healing. They need a safe, empathetic space to process experiences, learn coping strategies, and improve relationships. Their goals include achieving emotional stability, enhancing self-awareness, and integrating spiritual beliefs into their healing. They aim to transform pain into strength, finding purpose and fulfillment, ultimately seeking empowerment and understanding.
I'm Leya, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based out of Orange County, California. I am passionate about treating mental health issues related to trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction and substance use, codependency, low self-worth, and emotional dysregulation. I can help you find balance and feel secure by integrating CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and EMDR. I specialize in working with adults who find that they have lost a sense of balance, a sense of who they are, or lost control of their lives.
I'm Leya, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based out of Orange County, California. I am passionate about treating mental health issues related to trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction and substance use, codependency, low self-worth, and emotional dysregulation. I can help you find balance and feel secure by integrating CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and EMDR. I specialize in working with adults who find that they have lost a sense of balance, a sense of who they are, or lost control of their lives.
Thank you for reading my profile. Hello, Gloria Guevara-Moreno, LCSW. I'm a licensed therapist who is passionate about helping and supporting all clients. I welcome every client to give me a chance to help them to improve their quality of life. I provide my client with an opportunity to verbalize their feelings, needs, thoughts, and concerns in a safe therapeutic environment. I'm a great listener. Listening to clients' needs and concerns allows them to feel validated and develop trust with their therapist. I simply work to have open and sincere communication with my clients.
Thank you for reading my profile. Hello, Gloria Guevara-Moreno, LCSW. I'm a licensed therapist who is passionate about helping and supporting all clients. I welcome every client to give me a chance to help them to improve their quality of life. I provide my client with an opportunity to verbalize their feelings, needs, thoughts, and concerns in a safe therapeutic environment. I'm a great listener. Listening to clients' needs and concerns allows them to feel validated and develop trust with their therapist. I simply work to have open and sincere communication with my clients.
Hello there! My name is Maribel Ceja Zamora. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (87156) in the state of California, with over 10 years of experience. Most of my practice has been centered around treating young children, adolescents, and adults. The areas of practice I focus on include: anxiety, depression, trauma, disruptive behaviors, adjustment disorders, substance disorders, and grief and loss. My therapeutic approach is client-centered. I offer cognitive and behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, and psychodynamic therapy.
Hello there! My name is Maribel Ceja Zamora. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (87156) in the state of California, with over 10 years of experience. Most of my practice has been centered around treating young children, adolescents, and adults. The areas of practice I focus on include: anxiety, depression, trauma, disruptive behaviors, adjustment disorders, substance disorders, and grief and loss. My therapeutic approach is client-centered. I offer cognitive and behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, and psychodynamic therapy.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here taking this step. Are you needing someone to walk alongside on this journey? I am honored to be alongside you and provide the tools you need to heal, grow, and develop into the best version of you. I would like to know your story.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here taking this step. Are you needing someone to walk alongside on this journey? I am honored to be alongside you and provide the tools you need to heal, grow, and develop into the best version of you. I would like to know your story.
Greetings/Kedu, my name is Dr. Wendy Talley, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in California. I have a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California, and my target population is working professionals in high-stress careers who desire to create a life worth celebrating. My preferred approaches are EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Psychoanalytic, which focus on understanding how our past influences the present challenges we face.
Greetings/Kedu, my name is Dr. Wendy Talley, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in California. I have a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California, and my target population is working professionals in high-stress careers who desire to create a life worth celebrating. My preferred approaches are EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Psychoanalytic, which focus on understanding how our past influences the present challenges we face.
Hi. My name is Dr. Wendi LaBorde. I am a licensed clinical psychologist. My focus is on individual therapy, drawing from various modalities to best meet the specific needs of each client. I create a quite comfortable, pleasant setting. People tell me I am not intimidating to work with, and often thank me for helping them. My most common approaches to therapy are Rogerian Client Centered and CBT. Also, Prolonged Exposure Therapy and other modalities are utilized, as needed. I focus on treating adult age clients with depression and anxiety.
Hi. My name is Dr. Wendi LaBorde. I am a licensed clinical psychologist. My focus is on individual therapy, drawing from various modalities to best meet the specific needs of each client. I create a quite comfortable, pleasant setting. People tell me I am not intimidating to work with, and often thank me for helping them. My most common approaches to therapy are Rogerian Client Centered and CBT. Also, Prolonged Exposure Therapy and other modalities are utilized, as needed. I focus on treating adult age clients with depression and anxiety.
Esther Arredondo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Highland, CA 92346
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They say college are the best years in your life. But are they really? With growing demands and expectations it’s hard to look back and enjoy the season. This young adult stage is filled with pivotal transitions that change the course of your life. They can be as simple as learning how to cook for yourself to setting healthy boundaries with family and friends. How can they really be the best years in ones life when you are learning/navigating about finances, job interviews, healthcare, rent leases, driving, college, roomates, tuition, religion, spituality, romantic relationships,
They say college are the best years in your life. But are they really? With growing demands and expectations it’s hard to look back and enjoy the season. This young adult stage is filled with pivotal transitions that change the course of your life. They can be as simple as learning how to cook for yourself to setting healthy boundaries with family and friends. How can they really be the best years in ones life when you are learning/navigating about finances, job interviews, healthcare, rent leases, driving, college, roomates, tuition, religion, spituality, romantic relationships,
Gabriel Arroyo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Highland, CA 92346 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with relationship issues or challenges within your marriage? Struggling with communication, intimacy issues, or trust issues? If you are facing any of the challenges, now may be the time to start with a therapist that specializes in couples/marriage counseling. We can work together to rebuild skills to reconnect in your relationship by rebuilding communication, intimacy, and trust. Beginning couples counseling may be a hard decision, but can also be the most rewarding with the skillset we can grow. Continue reading below to see if this would be the best fit for your needs or feel free to call.
Are you struggling with relationship issues or challenges within your marriage? Struggling with communication, intimacy issues, or trust issues? If you are facing any of the challenges, now may be the time to start with a therapist that specializes in couples/marriage counseling. We can work together to rebuild skills to reconnect in your relationship by rebuilding communication, intimacy, and trust. Beginning couples counseling may be a hard decision, but can also be the most rewarding with the skillset we can grow. Continue reading below to see if this would be the best fit for your needs or feel free to call.
Welcome! My name is Alyson Sandoval and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I believe therapy is a place for everyone and I love helping others work towards growth and change. I have many years of experience working with teens and adults on life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem and other common areas of struggle. much of my experience has been working with teens and young adults and often work through struggles like anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relational conflict, and trauma.
Welcome! My name is Alyson Sandoval and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I believe therapy is a place for everyone and I love helping others work towards growth and change. I have many years of experience working with teens and adults on life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem and other common areas of struggle. much of my experience has been working with teens and young adults and often work through struggles like anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relational conflict, and trauma.
Hi there, my name is Janine Thomas and I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker based in Oakland and I provide tele-therapy throughout the state of California. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults of all ages, and couples. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Emotional Focused Therapy to assist my clients with achieving the change they desire.
Hi there, my name is Janine Thomas and I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker based in Oakland and I provide tele-therapy throughout the state of California. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults of all ages, and couples. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Emotional Focused Therapy to assist my clients with achieving the change they desire.
Dr. Regueiro enjoys working with children, adolescents, and transitional age youth struggling with anxiety, depression, and adjustment to new situations. While symptom relief is an important goal for those entering therapy, Dr. Regueiro believes that therapy can offer more - not just the opportunity to stop being sad, or stop being worried, but the opportunity to thrive and create lives that are meaningful, peaceful, and joyful. Symptom relief is the starting point, not the end of the journey.
Dr. Regueiro enjoys working with children, adolescents, and transitional age youth struggling with anxiety, depression, and adjustment to new situations. While symptom relief is an important goal for those entering therapy, Dr. Regueiro believes that therapy can offer more - not just the opportunity to stop being sad, or stop being worried, but the opportunity to thrive and create lives that are meaningful, peaceful, and joyful. Symptom relief is the starting point, not the end of the journey.
I have been working directly with clients being adults, children, couples and families since 2019. My passion is to help those who are struggling with their issues and who are open and ready to make the changes necessary for them to become the best version of themselves. I use many interventions depending on the client's issues brought into session.
I have been working directly with clients being adults, children, couples and families since 2019. My passion is to help those who are struggling with their issues and who are open and ready to make the changes necessary for them to become the best version of themselves. I use many interventions depending on the client's issues brought into session.
I am Dr Icinda Siqueira Darwin, a multicultural, multi-ethnically oriented therapist who is currently licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of California. I speak Spanish and Portuguese as well as English and see clients in these language backgrounds as well. I have worked extensively as a Community Psychologist, and also have a strong Forensic Psychologist background, having worked in Prisons and Paroles. I have been in Private Practice for the past few years. I typically work with all types of clients from adolescents to elderly seniors.
I am Dr Icinda Siqueira Darwin, a multicultural, multi-ethnically oriented therapist who is currently licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of California. I speak Spanish and Portuguese as well as English and see clients in these language backgrounds as well. I have worked extensively as a Community Psychologist, and also have a strong Forensic Psychologist background, having worked in Prisons and Paroles. I have been in Private Practice for the past few years. I typically work with all types of clients from adolescents to elderly seniors.
My name is Mayte Larios and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a Master's of Social Work from San Jose State University with a concentration in children, youth, and families. My experience primarily is working with children and adolescents, but I do also work with adults. I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, stress, grief and loss, and those having difficulty managing the relationships in their lives.
My name is Mayte Larios and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a Master's of Social Work from San Jose State University with a concentration in children, youth, and families. My experience primarily is working with children and adolescents, but I do also work with adults. I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, stress, grief and loss, and those having difficulty managing the relationships in their lives.
Maribel Mancillas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Highland, CA 92346 (Online Only)
I am Maribel Mancillas, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing culturally appropriate psychotherapy for 15 years to a variety of vulnerable minority groups such as LGBTQ+ and Spanish speaking community. I work with both couples and individuals. Whether individual or couples work, we collaborate together to uncover patterns in thoughts and behaviors that do not serve you and stop you from living your life. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as a treatment modality; however, therapy is specific to the Client's needs.
I am Maribel Mancillas, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing culturally appropriate psychotherapy for 15 years to a variety of vulnerable minority groups such as LGBTQ+ and Spanish speaking community. I work with both couples and individuals. Whether individual or couples work, we collaborate together to uncover patterns in thoughts and behaviors that do not serve you and stop you from living your life. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as a treatment modality; however, therapy is specific to the Client's needs.
Did you know that 1 in 10 adults suffer with some form of depression each year and it is estimated 31% experience anxiety at some point in their life (NIMH, 2023)? If this resonates with you I'm here to help you experience more peace of mind. I have had training in EMDR, Trauma Focused CBT and have a deep desire to help children, adults and couples become restored. I also have training in the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) good for helping with anxiety and depression and embrace EFT. Assisting you as you navigate the grief that comes with experiencing deep wounds, so that you can negotiate the future, is my intentional purpose.
Did you know that 1 in 10 adults suffer with some form of depression each year and it is estimated 31% experience anxiety at some point in their life (NIMH, 2023)? If this resonates with you I'm here to help you experience more peace of mind. I have had training in EMDR, Trauma Focused CBT and have a deep desire to help children, adults and couples become restored. I also have training in the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) good for helping with anxiety and depression and embrace EFT. Assisting you as you navigate the grief that comes with experiencing deep wounds, so that you can negotiate the future, is my intentional purpose.
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"We as human beings never transcend the need for human connection" Irvin D. Yalom..... Welcome, and Hello.. If current life circumstances have brought on more than you currently can manage on your own. You don't have to try to figure it all out alone. I have worked in the profession of mental health for over 20 years, in different capacities. I am currently licensed with the State of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Having a readiness, willingness, and ability to confront our issues can be scary, and hard. Having a roadmap and support allows us the confidence to face anything life throws our way.
"We as human beings never transcend the need for human connection" Irvin D. Yalom..... Welcome, and Hello.. If current life circumstances have brought on more than you currently can manage on your own. You don't have to try to figure it all out alone. I have worked in the profession of mental health for over 20 years, in different capacities. I am currently licensed with the State of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Having a readiness, willingness, and ability to confront our issues can be scary, and hard. Having a roadmap and support allows us the confidence to face anything life throws our way.
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Christian Therapists
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.