Magellan Therapists in Merced, CA

Online Only-The best time to begin or restart your life's journey is NOW!. I provide comprehensive psychotherapy services. I utilize a culturally competent approach to assessment, and believe that psychotherapy requires the ability to understand culture, socioeconomic factors and ethnicity. My approach begins with establishing a therapist-client relationship by creating a safe, nurturing nonjudgmental environment to address your concerns and challenges. In addition, I understand addiction and the challenges that people face who struggle with substance use. I can assist you with determining if your substance use is problematic.

Do you find yourself wondering why you feel so guilty all the time? Or why it feels like you do so much for others, but it isn't reciprocated? Perhaps you've even started asking yourself, "is it me? Am I just too much?" I enjoy working with individuals who want to uncover the answers to these questions and address patterns of overthinking, people pleasing, and who want to learn how to create useful boundaries. My clients enjoy working with a practitioner who places a high priority on fostering authentic connections and cultivating strong, meaningful therapeutic relationships.

Sometimes we all need someone to listen, validate, and hear our story. You may be experiencing emotional pain, suffering, uncontrollable worry, sadness, fatigue, troubled relationships and/ or grief. The reasons for these feelings and struggles may vary based on what has happened to YOU. I work with individuals and couples that feel lost and unsure of what is next for them. I help build and use skills that will support emotion regulation, decrease worried thoughts, and increase meaningful connections with self and others. You don’t have to work on these challenges alone. Allow me to be a part of your journey.

My name is Kristy Verma, LPCC 13286, and I am a doctoral student working towards a Doctoral degree (Ed.D) in Educational Leadership. I have a goal to increase mental health services at our educational institutions and to better support students’ educational journeys. Furthermore, I have experience working with teens, adults, and elderly clients from various cultural and professional backgrounds. I am a highly motivated mental health professional who is genuinely passionate about helping others heal and improve their mental health. I approach goal setting from a collaborative perspective.

My name is Marisa and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that you deserve a compassionate therapist, someone you can connect with and feel safe, supported, and understood as you move through the healing process. I love helping others discover and feel comfortable and accepting of their true selves without judgment. Utilizing an integrated and collaborative approach to therapy puts your role as the expert of your own life and my role as a guide to highlight your strengths and provide support. My goal is to empower you by helping you develop tools, skills, and strategies to achieve your goals.

Reaching out for help is not always easy, and choosing a therapist is an important decision that will make your therapeutic experience both valuable and rewarding. My approach is open, interactive and respectful. We will develop a treatment plan together, working on goals that matter most to you. I began my career in counseling in 1976, on a crisis line in Fresno CA. Since then I've worked in drug rehab programs, youth centers, human services departments, foster care agencies and private practice counseling.

:Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of my approach. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more My approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.

At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.

MindDivers is a full service psychology practice whose friendly clinicians are trained in a wide variety of modalities that fit most people's therapy needs. MindDivers is a Veteran Owned Business and is Full Service, meaning we also have Psychiatry Services for your medication management. We offer therapy services for young children, adolescents, adults and seniors. We can help with behavioral issues, family dynamics, depression, anxiety, anger and many more. We have a wide variety of therapists who we can match to people's preferences, needs and language preferences.MindDivers takes most insurance plans including commercial plans as well as Medi-Cal, Cal Viva, Anthem, Blue Shield and many more. Our friendly assistants are happy to answer your questions regarding your insurance plan. MindDivers is the fastest growing group practice in the San Joaquin Valley with locations in Fresno, Clovis, Visalia, Hanford and Porterville. We strive to meet your psychological needs, but we don't stop there. We have a nonprofit branch that helps people with social services and housing supports as well. Tell us how we can help you

MindDivers was founded in Clovis Ca by Dr. Winegarden in 2012. Originally called Achievements Unlimited, we updated our name to fit our growing presence throughout the Valley. We now have 5 locations and growing, serving the diverse people in our region.