Female Therapists in State College Area, Long Beach, CA
Constanza Patricia Whitwood - Love Listen And Play
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College Area, Long Beach, CA 90815
Life can be overwhelming. Compassionate support and gentle guidance in times of stress, difficulty, and transition is a game-changer. Whether you're grappling with the adjustments of motherhood, the demands of parenting, the aftermath of a profound loss, or navigating symptoms of depression, anxiety, or trauma, it's okay to seek help. You long to reclaim a sense of yourself, regain control, and move forward with confidence. Recognizing that you need assistance is the first step toward finding relief and rediscovering resilience.
Life can be overwhelming. Compassionate support and gentle guidance in times of stress, difficulty, and transition is a game-changer. Whether you're grappling with the adjustments of motherhood, the demands of parenting, the aftermath of a profound loss, or navigating symptoms of depression, anxiety, or trauma, it's okay to seek help. You long to reclaim a sense of yourself, regain control, and move forward with confidence. Recognizing that you need assistance is the first step toward finding relief and rediscovering resilience.
Abigail D. Ortega - Love Listen And Play
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
State College Area, Long Beach, CA 90815
My ideal clients span generations, encompassing children, teens, and adults, each with their unique set of challenges and aspirations. Children may grapple with anxiety, behavioral issues, or difficulties adjusting to life changes. Teens often face identity struggles, peer pressure, and academic stress. Adults may contend with relationship conflicts, career transitions, or unresolved trauma. Regardless of age, my clients share a common need for understanding, validation, and support. They seek a safe space to explore their emotions, confront their fears, and cultivate resilience.
My ideal clients span generations, encompassing children, teens, and adults, each with their unique set of challenges and aspirations. Children may grapple with anxiety, behavioral issues, or difficulties adjusting to life changes. Teens often face identity struggles, peer pressure, and academic stress. Adults may contend with relationship conflicts, career transitions, or unresolved trauma. Regardless of age, my clients share a common need for understanding, validation, and support. They seek a safe space to explore their emotions, confront their fears, and cultivate resilience.
Elisa V Lima
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
State College Area, Long Beach, CA 90815
Contemplating therapy can provoke feelings of nervousness and doubt due to thoughts like "Will it really help?" or excuses like "I don't have the time". My answer: why not see for yourself? Isn't it worth a try? I am here to listen to you. Having worked with families, children, adolescents, and adults for over 10 years as a therapist and school social worker, I know how to create a safe and empowering environment to process feelings and build insight, problem solving, and coping skills.
Contemplating therapy can provoke feelings of nervousness and doubt due to thoughts like "Will it really help?" or excuses like "I don't have the time". My answer: why not see for yourself? Isn't it worth a try? I am here to listen to you. Having worked with families, children, adolescents, and adults for over 10 years as a therapist and school social worker, I know how to create a safe and empowering environment to process feelings and build insight, problem solving, and coping skills.
Dr. Courtney Crisp
Psychologist, Psy D
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
State College Area, Long Beach, CA 90803
I specialize in working with the queer/LGBTQIA+ community, eating disorders, and severe mental illness such as bipolar disorder. I also work with those dealing with general life stressors, people seeking to improve their relationship with money, and those recovering from high control groups. You may feel anxious or depressed, that your old ways of doing things are not working anymore. You may feel overwhelmed and like you could use a supportive guide in facing life's challenges. In our sessions, we can explore all of this and more in a supportive, safe, and authentic environment. It is an honor to meet you.
I specialize in working with the queer/LGBTQIA+ community, eating disorders, and severe mental illness such as bipolar disorder. I also work with those dealing with general life stressors, people seeking to improve their relationship with money, and those recovering from high control groups. You may feel anxious or depressed, that your old ways of doing things are not working anymore. You may feel overwhelmed and like you could use a supportive guide in facing life's challenges. In our sessions, we can explore all of this and more in a supportive, safe, and authentic environment. It is an honor to meet you.
Era Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
State College Area, Long Beach, CA 90840 (Online Only)
Do you experience difficulty with managing depression, anxiety, or OCD? Are you suffering due to past trauma, or due to negative self-talk. In therapy, you can learn to cope with stressors and life transitions more effectively. Therapy can help you to manage worry, experience less anger, increase motivation, and feel more centered. Many people who struggle with sadness, stress, relationship conflicts, trauma, worry, or low self-esteem find it difficult to function at work, in their family environment, and in other social settings.
Do you experience difficulty with managing depression, anxiety, or OCD? Are you suffering due to past trauma, or due to negative self-talk. In therapy, you can learn to cope with stressors and life transitions more effectively. Therapy can help you to manage worry, experience less anger, increase motivation, and feel more centered. Many people who struggle with sadness, stress, relationship conflicts, trauma, worry, or low self-esteem find it difficult to function at work, in their family environment, and in other social settings.
Coriann Papazian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
State College Area, Long Beach, CA 90803 (Online Only)
It takes an immense amount of strength and courage to reach out and take an active role in making changes. I honor where you are at and understand that you are the expert of your own life. Life can take its toll and feel overwhelming. A lot can feel out of our control. The good thing is we are never alone, even if it feels that way. I greatly value collaborative and strengths-based approaches, striving to work together to reach your goals. I see individuals and families on a variety of relational issues. We are all impacted by our family, responsibilities, circumstances, you name it.
It takes an immense amount of strength and courage to reach out and take an active role in making changes. I honor where you are at and understand that you are the expert of your own life. Life can take its toll and feel overwhelming. A lot can feel out of our control. The good thing is we are never alone, even if it feels that way. I greatly value collaborative and strengths-based approaches, striving to work together to reach your goals. I see individuals and families on a variety of relational issues. We are all impacted by our family, responsibilities, circumstances, you name it.
Shauna Pilloff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College Area, Long Beach, CA 90815
You, your teen or child is struggling with distressing thoughts, which create anxiety. There are strong urges to do something to get immediate relief, whether it be avoidance, a ritual, or a physical or mental action. You or your child feel better in the moment, but it’s only temporary relief. This OCD or anxiety cycle quickly returns and becomes a vicious cycle day after day and they are mentally and physically exhausted. It leaves this uncomfortable feeling of distress. OCD, anxiety and trauma take up up time, energy and space in their mind which makes it difficult to live in the present moment. You crave long-term relief.
You, your teen or child is struggling with distressing thoughts, which create anxiety. There are strong urges to do something to get immediate relief, whether it be avoidance, a ritual, or a physical or mental action. You or your child feel better in the moment, but it’s only temporary relief. This OCD or anxiety cycle quickly returns and becomes a vicious cycle day after day and they are mentally and physically exhausted. It leaves this uncomfortable feeling of distress. OCD, anxiety and trauma take up up time, energy and space in their mind which makes it difficult to live in the present moment. You crave long-term relief.
Abigail D. Ortega - Love Listen And Play
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
State College Area, Long Beach, CA 90815
In my practice as a trauma-informed therapist, my ideal client is a child or adolescent who may be struggling with various emotional or behavioral challenges. These challenges could range from anxiety and depression to difficulties in social interactions or coping with significant life changes such as divorce or loss. Their needs are multifaceted, but primarily, they require a safe and supportive environment where they can express themselves freely through play and other therapeutic modalities. My goal is to empower them to develop coping skills, build resilience, and improve their emotional regulation.
In my practice as a trauma-informed therapist, my ideal client is a child or adolescent who may be struggling with various emotional or behavioral challenges. These challenges could range from anxiety and depression to difficulties in social interactions or coping with significant life changes such as divorce or loss. Their needs are multifaceted, but primarily, they require a safe and supportive environment where they can express themselves freely through play and other therapeutic modalities. My goal is to empower them to develop coping skills, build resilience, and improve their emotional regulation.
Callie Meyer-Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College Area, Long Beach, CA 90803
The decision to start seeing a therapist often comes after months, or even years, of emotional struggle. You may feel like you should be able to handle this on your own or you may be losing hope that things can get better at all. It takes courage, hope, and determination to reach out for help. This is why, as a therapist, I work hard from day one to make you feel comfortable, accepted, and heard. I want you to know that you are not alone and that I can help you get through this. My goal at the end of therapy is always for my clients to feel whole and healthy and deeply connected to the people around them.
The decision to start seeing a therapist often comes after months, or even years, of emotional struggle. You may feel like you should be able to handle this on your own or you may be losing hope that things can get better at all. It takes courage, hope, and determination to reach out for help. This is why, as a therapist, I work hard from day one to make you feel comfortable, accepted, and heard. I want you to know that you are not alone and that I can help you get through this. My goal at the end of therapy is always for my clients to feel whole and healthy and deeply connected to the people around them.
Vitoria Cottiss
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
State College Area, Long Beach, CA 90840
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by loss, life changes, or relationship challenges, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll gently explore your past and present to understand the beliefs and patterns shaping your life. In our warm, supportive space, we’ll work hand in hand toward healing and transformation, nurturing self-awareness, and fostering deeper, more meaningful connections with yourself and those you care about.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by loss, life changes, or relationship challenges, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll gently explore your past and present to understand the beliefs and patterns shaping your life. In our warm, supportive space, we’ll work hand in hand toward healing and transformation, nurturing self-awareness, and fostering deeper, more meaningful connections with yourself and those you care about.
Online Therapists
Do you feel caught between two worlds, struggling to balance cultural expectations with personal aspirations? As an Asian-American therapist experienced in helping immigrants, veterans, and people in transitional phases of life, I offer a unique blend of trauma-informed care and cultural sensitivity. My sessions are infused with warmth, humor, and objectivity. Whether you're grappling with chronic health issues, family pressures, or searching for your authentic self, I'll create a space where you can catch your breath and begin to heal.
Do you feel caught between two worlds, struggling to balance cultural expectations with personal aspirations? As an Asian-American therapist experienced in helping immigrants, veterans, and people in transitional phases of life, I offer a unique blend of trauma-informed care and cultural sensitivity. My sessions are infused with warmth, humor, and objectivity. Whether you're grappling with chronic health issues, family pressures, or searching for your authentic self, I'll create a space where you can catch your breath and begin to heal.
Kim Prodger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90808 (Online Only)
I’m Kim Prodger, a clinical social worker based in Long Beach, California. My clients are usually employed adults, couples and young adults transitioning into independence. With 30 years counseling employees as an EAP, the focus of my work has been helping people optimize their professional time and create a fulfilling personal life. Using a client’s unique strengths, we work on reducing stress, improving relationships and working through changes so they can improve the quality of their lives.
I’m Kim Prodger, a clinical social worker based in Long Beach, California. My clients are usually employed adults, couples and young adults transitioning into independence. With 30 years counseling employees as an EAP, the focus of my work has been helping people optimize their professional time and create a fulfilling personal life. Using a client’s unique strengths, we work on reducing stress, improving relationships and working through changes so they can improve the quality of their lives.
Dr. Anna Consla
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90807 (Online Only)
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After all the painful things you’ve been through, you may wonder if you'll ever be able to feel happy and at peace. You might feel anxious and overwhelmed by strong emotions, or numb, detached and exhausted. You may feel unsafe, and find it’s hard to trust people or open up to them. You might feel confused about who you are and where your life is headed. You may wish you could feel better, but question whether that's even possible for you. I believe it is possible, and I'm here to help you. I received my doctorate from the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium, and have devoted my career to helping people heal from stress and trauma.
After all the painful things you’ve been through, you may wonder if you'll ever be able to feel happy and at peace. You might feel anxious and overwhelmed by strong emotions, or numb, detached and exhausted. You may feel unsafe, and find it’s hard to trust people or open up to them. You might feel confused about who you are and where your life is headed. You may wish you could feel better, but question whether that's even possible for you. I believe it is possible, and I'm here to help you. I received my doctorate from the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium, and have devoted my career to helping people heal from stress and trauma.
The truth about mental health is that being mentally healthy is not simply being happy all the time and perfect relationships are not born they are built. It is a fact that life is full of twists and turns with amazing highs and heartbreaking lows, not just for the individual but for couples and families as well. True mental health is the ability to navigate through these points while embracing the full range of your emotions and honoring them and every part of yourself! This is the stuff that mentally healthy and strong people and relationships are made of and this is where my passion lies!
The truth about mental health is that being mentally healthy is not simply being happy all the time and perfect relationships are not born they are built. It is a fact that life is full of twists and turns with amazing highs and heartbreaking lows, not just for the individual but for couples and families as well. True mental health is the ability to navigate through these points while embracing the full range of your emotions and honoring them and every part of yourself! This is the stuff that mentally healthy and strong people and relationships are made of and this is where my passion lies!
Sophie Seigler
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90815 (Online Only)
Hi there! I’m Sophie, a Vietnamese-American therapist with a passion for encouraging the grown children of immigrants to find purpose, empower them to thrive as their authentic self, and navigate their daily lives, emotional conflicts, and social challenges. My therapeutic approach involves working to understand my clients’ unique experiences, guiding them to explore the connections between their goals and their values. I strive with my clients to gain insight into how their specific life experiences relate to the present, fostering a path to a higher quality of life.
Hi there! I’m Sophie, a Vietnamese-American therapist with a passion for encouraging the grown children of immigrants to find purpose, empower them to thrive as their authentic self, and navigate their daily lives, emotional conflicts, and social challenges. My therapeutic approach involves working to understand my clients’ unique experiences, guiding them to explore the connections between their goals and their values. I strive with my clients to gain insight into how their specific life experiences relate to the present, fostering a path to a higher quality of life.
Daniya Ahmed
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90815
I offer expertise in inner child work, professional women of color, & complex-PTSD.
Have you found yourself feeling increasingly anxious, worried, and stuck in patterns that cause you harm? Are you looking to develop better habits whether its boundaries with parents, healthy dating, or stress management? The current political and humanitarian climate might also be causing a sense of despair and re-trigger any past trauma or stress. My clients come to my therapy room to have a safe space to unwind, explore, rewire, breakdown, and find some grounding. I use a combination of mind-body teachings to guide you in exploring present triggers, the creation and history of them, & ways to release them in and out of session.
I offer expertise in inner child work, professional women of color, & complex-PTSD.
Have you found yourself feeling increasingly anxious, worried, and stuck in patterns that cause you harm? Are you looking to develop better habits whether its boundaries with parents, healthy dating, or stress management? The current political and humanitarian climate might also be causing a sense of despair and re-trigger any past trauma or stress. My clients come to my therapy room to have a safe space to unwind, explore, rewire, breakdown, and find some grounding. I use a combination of mind-body teachings to guide you in exploring present triggers, the creation and history of them, & ways to release them in and out of session.
Dr. Ginger Lavender Wilkerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CPsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90807 (Online Only)
What makes me unique? I love connecting with women and find it easy to connect and build rapport due to my candor, honesty, and my ability to challenge clients with their own greatness.
Are you ready to begin the Healing Journey? Do you feel empty, tired, anxious, or stressed and ready to Live Free? Are you ready to discover the best version of yourself? I help women and young ladies, Nourish, HEAL, Grow, and Thrive. I support women who are dealing with relationship trauma/grief, who are dealing with inner child issues and past childhood trauma, and having difficulty showing up as your best self. I help women acknowledge their trauma, work through their trauma and change their trauma into triumph. If you are ready to heal from what broke you, let's work together to set you free so you can grow and blossom.
What makes me unique? I love connecting with women and find it easy to connect and build rapport due to my candor, honesty, and my ability to challenge clients with their own greatness.
Are you ready to begin the Healing Journey? Do you feel empty, tired, anxious, or stressed and ready to Live Free? Are you ready to discover the best version of yourself? I help women and young ladies, Nourish, HEAL, Grow, and Thrive. I support women who are dealing with relationship trauma/grief, who are dealing with inner child issues and past childhood trauma, and having difficulty showing up as your best self. I help women acknowledge their trauma, work through their trauma and change their trauma into triumph. If you are ready to heal from what broke you, let's work together to set you free so you can grow and blossom.
Liz Dubé
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803
Monogamous, non-monogamous, kinky, women, men, non-binary, LGBTQ.
Would you like to feel sexually empowered to have the sex life you've always wanted... to experience greater sexual awareness and sexual satisfaction in your relationships? I want to help you get beyond sex-related fears, anxiety, guilt, shame, obsessive behaviors, or past traumas that may be impacting your relationships and intimacy. In my sex therapy practice we will work on exploring and processing your struggles, gaining the strength to overcome sex and intimacy issues, and more effective ways for communicating to ultimately create greater satisfaction in your life.
Monogamous, non-monogamous, kinky, women, men, non-binary, LGBTQ.
Would you like to feel sexually empowered to have the sex life you've always wanted... to experience greater sexual awareness and sexual satisfaction in your relationships? I want to help you get beyond sex-related fears, anxiety, guilt, shame, obsessive behaviors, or past traumas that may be impacting your relationships and intimacy. In my sex therapy practice we will work on exploring and processing your struggles, gaining the strength to overcome sex and intimacy issues, and more effective ways for communicating to ultimately create greater satisfaction in your life.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I am dedicated to helping my clients understand who they are and how they fit into the world around them. Over the past several years, I have worked in a variety of mental health settings with individuals from all walks of life. Currently, I work with adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, depression and major life transitions. Over the course of my career, I have developed a specialty in working with the first generation Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) population.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I am dedicated to helping my clients understand who they are and how they fit into the world around them. Over the past several years, I have worked in a variety of mental health settings with individuals from all walks of life. Currently, I work with adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, depression and major life transitions. Over the course of my career, I have developed a specialty in working with the first generation Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) population.
Hello/Saludos. I welcome you to the start of your therapy journey and your desire to learn about yourself, and heal. As a bilingual Latina/x therapist for over 15 years, I have had the pleasure to work with college students, adults, emerging adults, domestic violence survivors, bilingual immigrants and, LGB and transgender community members. At times, it can be difficult to navigate our lives and relationships, and we might feel sad, angry, or overwhelmed. Therapy can be one way to get the support you need to feel better, learn, grow, heal, and thrive in your life and relationships. I will help you achieve that.
Hello/Saludos. I welcome you to the start of your therapy journey and your desire to learn about yourself, and heal. As a bilingual Latina/x therapist for over 15 years, I have had the pleasure to work with college students, adults, emerging adults, domestic violence survivors, bilingual immigrants and, LGB and transgender community members. At times, it can be difficult to navigate our lives and relationships, and we might feel sad, angry, or overwhelmed. Therapy can be one way to get the support you need to feel better, learn, grow, heal, and thrive in your life and relationships. I will help you achieve that.
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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.