Career Counseling Therapists in Martinez, CA
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What attracted me to a career as a therapist was my genuine interest in being in a profession in which I can make a positive impact in people's lives.
Hello, my name is Antonio Rodriguez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I like to use a compassionate and collaborative approach to serve as a guide in this journey. I enjoy working with youth, teens, and young adults. I use an eclectic approach when providing therapy and work towards meeting each client where they are at. Some of the theoretical approaches that guide my practice are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative therapy, Trauma-focused, Solutions-Based, and Humanistic. I enjoy working with youth, teenagers, and young adults. I am comfortable treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD.
What attracted me to a career as a therapist was my genuine interest in being in a profession in which I can make a positive impact in people's lives.
Hello, my name is Antonio Rodriguez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I like to use a compassionate and collaborative approach to serve as a guide in this journey. I enjoy working with youth, teens, and young adults. I use an eclectic approach when providing therapy and work towards meeting each client where they are at. Some of the theoretical approaches that guide my practice are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative therapy, Trauma-focused, Solutions-Based, and Humanistic. I enjoy working with youth, teenagers, and young adults. I am comfortable treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD.
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Erika Bianca Igarta
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC, Coach
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
I can imagine that everyone is experiencing some type of needs regarding their emotional and mental wellness. Are you experiencing deep sadness? Anxiety? Personal issues amongst your family members or spouse? Maybe even some parenting issues?
I can imagine that everyone is experiencing some type of needs regarding their emotional and mental wellness. Are you experiencing deep sadness? Anxiety? Personal issues amongst your family members or spouse? Maybe even some parenting issues?
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I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT) with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist, clinical supervisor, and assistant director of a treatment facility for individuals suffering from mental health and substance use disorders. As a LMFT, my goal is to help individuals improve their mental health, address relationship difficulties, and adjust to challenging life changes. I work with clients from a client-centered approach, utilizing a combination of solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I enjoy working with individuals to improve their overall mental health.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT) with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist, clinical supervisor, and assistant director of a treatment facility for individuals suffering from mental health and substance use disorders. As a LMFT, my goal is to help individuals improve their mental health, address relationship difficulties, and adjust to challenging life changes. I work with clients from a client-centered approach, utilizing a combination of solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I enjoy working with individuals to improve their overall mental health.
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HI there! My name is Laina Marcus LMFT, PMH-C. My goal as a therapist is to assist you in finding your own internal strengths, reclaim your resiliency, and find clarity in your life. Starting therapy can be challenging, Im here to provide a safe and believe it or not fun place to grow and find joy. I typically work with adults only, I do also include family members including partners/spouses into sessions if need to be to strengthen the work on my client. I can comfortably treat anxiety, depression, maternal mental health disorders, grief, addiction, trauma, men's issues, women's issues, family conflict, transitions of all kinds.
HI there! My name is Laina Marcus LMFT, PMH-C. My goal as a therapist is to assist you in finding your own internal strengths, reclaim your resiliency, and find clarity in your life. Starting therapy can be challenging, Im here to provide a safe and believe it or not fun place to grow and find joy. I typically work with adults only, I do also include family members including partners/spouses into sessions if need to be to strengthen the work on my client. I can comfortably treat anxiety, depression, maternal mental health disorders, grief, addiction, trauma, men's issues, women's issues, family conflict, transitions of all kinds.
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My name is Margaret "Marj" Poytress, LMFT. My approach is to be present with you and witness as you process, learn, grow, and develop your true self. My therapeutic approach focuses on validating, teaching, empathy, and compassion. I will help facilitate change as you work towards achieving your therapy goals. I’m dedicated to helping you discover your best life. I utilize EMDR and Internal Family Systems approaches to help you alleviate symptoms and process problematic thoughts. I am trained in Triple P Parenting and can help with parenting issues for all ages.
My name is Margaret "Marj" Poytress, LMFT. My approach is to be present with you and witness as you process, learn, grow, and develop your true self. My therapeutic approach focuses on validating, teaching, empathy, and compassion. I will help facilitate change as you work towards achieving your therapy goals. I’m dedicated to helping you discover your best life. I utilize EMDR and Internal Family Systems approaches to help you alleviate symptoms and process problematic thoughts. I am trained in Triple P Parenting and can help with parenting issues for all ages.
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Hello, I’m Jennifer! My name is Jennifer Cowley. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Butte County, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. I enjoy working with adults 18-65 specializing in anxiety, stress, perinatal disorders, grief and loss, depression, mood disorders, and trauma.
Hello, I’m Jennifer! My name is Jennifer Cowley. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Butte County, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. I enjoy working with adults 18-65 specializing in anxiety, stress, perinatal disorders, grief and loss, depression, mood disorders, and trauma.
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Hello! My name is Taylor Heavey, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) as well as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and have been providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults, families and couples since 2016. My hope is to meet clients where they are at in their mental health journey, with a non-judgmental, compassionate and curious approach. I believe that each individual has their own unique story and, and therefore a unique approach to how they deal with life's stressors.
Hello! My name is Taylor Heavey, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) as well as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and have been providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults, families and couples since 2016. My hope is to meet clients where they are at in their mental health journey, with a non-judgmental, compassionate and curious approach. I believe that each individual has their own unique story and, and therefore a unique approach to how they deal with life's stressors.
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My name is Casandra Oyeka and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support my clients in reaching their goals and promote a healthy mind, body, and soul.
My name is Casandra Oyeka and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support my clients in reaching their goals and promote a healthy mind, body, and soul.
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My name is Kari Hidalgo, and I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California and Colorado. I have provided direct counseling services for over ten years and telemental health services for over five years. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families as they navigate different seasons of life. I have helped clients manage trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, pre and postpartum depression, difficult relationships, and parenting challenges while encouraging, supporting, holding hope, exploring self-care, and helping them identify healthy boundaries.
My name is Kari Hidalgo, and I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California and Colorado. I have provided direct counseling services for over ten years and telemental health services for over five years. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families as they navigate different seasons of life. I have helped clients manage trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, pre and postpartum depression, difficult relationships, and parenting challenges while encouraging, supporting, holding hope, exploring self-care, and helping them identify healthy boundaries.
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Hello! I am a trained licensed psychotherapist with degrees from Fort Hays State and Louisiana State University. I have been working in the mental health field for almost a decade and have experience treating a wide range of individuals who suffer from phobias, depression, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and substance abuse. I truly understand that every person who enters this world is unique and so are their mental health struggles. My objective is to assist clients in implementing changes that will last. I currently provide therapeutic services in a comfortable environment that provides you with the security to be more open and freer.
Hello! I am a trained licensed psychotherapist with degrees from Fort Hays State and Louisiana State University. I have been working in the mental health field for almost a decade and have experience treating a wide range of individuals who suffer from phobias, depression, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and substance abuse. I truly understand that every person who enters this world is unique and so are their mental health struggles. My objective is to assist clients in implementing changes that will last. I currently provide therapeutic services in a comfortable environment that provides you with the security to be more open and freer.
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Consuella Kester
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes dealing with mental health can be quite challenging. Sometimes it impacts our family/social, job performance and activities of daily living. I would like to assist individuals in learning how to reduce their symptoms so that it doesn't affect their day to day livihood
Sometimes dealing with mental health can be quite challenging. Sometimes it impacts our family/social, job performance and activities of daily living. I would like to assist individuals in learning how to reduce their symptoms so that it doesn't affect their day to day livihood
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Dr. Tracey Dashjian
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
We sometimes hit points in our life where we need extra support to examine ourselves/our relationships, acquire new skills/perspectives or learn how better cope through a difficult time. It can be intimidating to take this step in exploring your life and working towards change, and I want to make that journey as safe and beneficial as possible. I view therapy as an exploration process, where client and therapist collaboratively work together to create insight and positive change.
We sometimes hit points in our life where we need extra support to examine ourselves/our relationships, acquire new skills/perspectives or learn how better cope through a difficult time. It can be intimidating to take this step in exploring your life and working towards change, and I want to make that journey as safe and beneficial as possible. I view therapy as an exploration process, where client and therapist collaboratively work together to create insight and positive change.
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Emily Kitts
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (Online Only)
I work with professionals, especially those in the tech industry, who face job insecurity, potential layoffs, and the stress of a volatile career landscape.
Feeling anxious, fearful, or lonely in today’s uncertain world? As a licensed marriage and family therapist with over five years of experience, I specialize in helping clients navigate the challenges of our current times. Whether you’re adjusting to life post-pandemic, struggling with the demands of today’s job market, or having difficulty sleeping due to ongoing uncertainty, I’m here to support you.
I work with professionals, especially those in the tech industry, who face job insecurity, potential layoffs, and the stress of a volatile career landscape.
Feeling anxious, fearful, or lonely in today’s uncertain world? As a licensed marriage and family therapist with over five years of experience, I specialize in helping clients navigate the challenges of our current times. Whether you’re adjusting to life post-pandemic, struggling with the demands of today’s job market, or having difficulty sleeping due to ongoing uncertainty, I’m here to support you.
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Jonel Mizerak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Whether you are seeking therapy for relationship issues, anxiety, mood, life changes, transitions, career decisions, parenting, or needing help with decisions, I can help you.
By seeking therapy you have begun your journey towards positive change. Counseling can help you create healthier choices, gain emotional self-awareness, and better communication and relationship patterns. I welcome individuals, couples, adults and teens who present with a variety of life challenges and from diverse backgrounds. I use an integrative approach to best fit the needs of each client. My style is empathic, supportive, interactive, collaborative and relational. I believe in creating a supportive space for each person to find their authentic self in order to live a more productive, peaceful, and joyful life.
Whether you are seeking therapy for relationship issues, anxiety, mood, life changes, transitions, career decisions, parenting, or needing help with decisions, I can help you.
By seeking therapy you have begun your journey towards positive change. Counseling can help you create healthier choices, gain emotional self-awareness, and better communication and relationship patterns. I welcome individuals, couples, adults and teens who present with a variety of life challenges and from diverse backgrounds. I use an integrative approach to best fit the needs of each client. My style is empathic, supportive, interactive, collaborative and relational. I believe in creating a supportive space for each person to find their authentic self in order to live a more productive, peaceful, and joyful life.
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Peter N Fischetti
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck in your relationship or your career? Are you tired of settling for less than you want even though you want much more? If you are looking for more clarity, meaning , and purpose in your life to help you make the most important life choices, now is the time to connect with a therapist who can help. As a therapist with over 25 years' experience, I help adult men and women clearly identify and and prioritize their most critical needs to live more fulfilling lives.
Do you feel stuck in your relationship or your career? Are you tired of settling for less than you want even though you want much more? If you are looking for more clarity, meaning , and purpose in your life to help you make the most important life choices, now is the time to connect with a therapist who can help. As a therapist with over 25 years' experience, I help adult men and women clearly identify and and prioritize their most critical needs to live more fulfilling lives.
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I specialize in helping people through life transitions of all kinds- from work/ career to family and personal. Change is a part of life, and it can be disruptive, unsettling, and challenging. It can also be an opportunity for creativity and evaluation of our lives. I help people assess where they are now, where they want to go, and how to get there. Trained as a high level violinist, I have a particular passion for helping musicians and athletes through transitions related to their sport or instrument- things like dealing with injuries, or making decisions about whether to pursue athletics or music at the next higher level.
I specialize in helping people through life transitions of all kinds- from work/ career to family and personal. Change is a part of life, and it can be disruptive, unsettling, and challenging. It can also be an opportunity for creativity and evaluation of our lives. I help people assess where they are now, where they want to go, and how to get there. Trained as a high level violinist, I have a particular passion for helping musicians and athletes through transitions related to their sport or instrument- things like dealing with injuries, or making decisions about whether to pursue athletics or music at the next higher level.
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Jacqueline Neuwirth
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFTT, PCC, MNLP
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
People often come to me when they’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or at a crossroads in life. Whether navigating relationship issues, career changes, or personal challenges, they’re struggling with self-doubt and confusion. They want clarity, confidence, and purpose but also want more active solutions and guidance along with talking about what's going on. As a Holistic Therapist and Life Coach, with over 3500 hours of individual client sessions, our work together is very proactive, with lots of forward motion through actionable steps. I provide not just insight but also tangible strategies for change, with a mind, body, spirit style.
People often come to me when they’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or at a crossroads in life. Whether navigating relationship issues, career changes, or personal challenges, they’re struggling with self-doubt and confusion. They want clarity, confidence, and purpose but also want more active solutions and guidance along with talking about what's going on. As a Holistic Therapist and Life Coach, with over 3500 hours of individual client sessions, our work together is very proactive, with lots of forward motion through actionable steps. I provide not just insight but also tangible strategies for change, with a mind, body, spirit style.
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I have had the advantage of working in a field that brings me fulfillment as I get the opportunity to help others work through life's challenges communication difficulties, anger, anxiety, major depression, familial conflict, parenting issues/conflict career challenges, and high-risk self-injurious behaviors.
My therapeutic style is to be engaging and empathetic and assist the client in identifying why they're in need of counseling services. My nonjudgmental approach helps you feel understood, heard, and secure, allowing you to feel comfortable sharing intimate concerns and worries. I utilize various modalities such as Cognitive behavioral therapy, Solution focused therapy, and Dialectic Behavioral Like therapeutic approach, along with a family systems approach to assist you in reaching your therapeutic goals. By giving yourself grace, you will be able to move forward and grow.
I have had the advantage of working in a field that brings me fulfillment as I get the opportunity to help others work through life's challenges communication difficulties, anger, anxiety, major depression, familial conflict, parenting issues/conflict career challenges, and high-risk self-injurious behaviors.
My therapeutic style is to be engaging and empathetic and assist the client in identifying why they're in need of counseling services. My nonjudgmental approach helps you feel understood, heard, and secure, allowing you to feel comfortable sharing intimate concerns and worries. I utilize various modalities such as Cognitive behavioral therapy, Solution focused therapy, and Dialectic Behavioral Like therapeutic approach, along with a family systems approach to assist you in reaching your therapeutic goals. By giving yourself grace, you will be able to move forward and grow.
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Allen Choi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
We all get stuck sometimes. Whether you're battling anxiety related to school or work, trapped in a stagnant job or deteriorating relationship, or grappling with feelings of depression or isolation, I am here to assist you. I work with teens, adults, and families and our big goal is to help you get "unstuck". Together, we'll figure out what a happy, meaningful life is for you and ways to overcome the obstacles that are getting in the way.
We all get stuck sometimes. Whether you're battling anxiety related to school or work, trapped in a stagnant job or deteriorating relationship, or grappling with feelings of depression or isolation, I am here to assist you. I work with teens, adults, and families and our big goal is to help you get "unstuck". Together, we'll figure out what a happy, meaningful life is for you and ways to overcome the obstacles that are getting in the way.
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Caroline Leon Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549 (Online Only)
I have a particular interest in career exploration, navigating college as a first generation college student, and searching for one’s identity.
Self-discovery is a unique journey that we all take. Our experiences, intersectional identities and environments are constantly shaping who we are. This can be an exciting and challenging time in which we tend to engage in a reflective process as various questions arise. “Will I fit in here?” “Who is there to turn to for guidance?” “What does this experience mean for me?” Individual, couple and family therapy can be an integral part of working through challenges, all of which I fully embrace on the therapeutic journey.
I have a particular interest in career exploration, navigating college as a first generation college student, and searching for one’s identity.
Self-discovery is a unique journey that we all take. Our experiences, intersectional identities and environments are constantly shaping who we are. This can be an exciting and challenging time in which we tend to engage in a reflective process as various questions arise. “Will I fit in here?” “Who is there to turn to for guidance?” “What does this experience mean for me?” Individual, couple and family therapy can be an integral part of working through challenges, all of which I fully embrace on the therapeutic journey.
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How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.