Teletherapy for Merced, CA

Welcome! My name is Sharon. I am a firm believer that the time you take to heal is the most crucial part of your life's journey. As a psychotherapist, I am dedicated to empowering individuals to embark on their path of healing and personal growth. My approach encourages focus, self-reflection, action, and growth. If you find yourself trapped in negative thought patterns, plagued by "what ifs" and "shoulds," I am here to provide the support you need. Together, we will navigate through these challenges and help you cultivate a fresh start in your life.

Amy is a compassionate LCSW utilizing her 10-plus years of experience and keen insight to enlighten and provide self-awareness to challenging life circumstances.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I use various evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. I am passionate about supporting my clients through challenges. I strive to approach my work with empathy, compassion, and patience.

Hi, my name is Tanisha Golub, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I follow a humanistic approach to therapy and my focus is person-centered. I treat each client with dignity and compassion. My approach to therapy emphasizes the inherent worth and potential of each individual. It focuses on fostering self-awareness, personal growth, and self-acceptance in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. I prioritize empathetic understanding, the therapeutic relationship, and your subjective experience, aiming to help you achieve a more fulfilling and authentic life.

Hi! My name is Lydia Jordan, LMFT & Diplomate, A-CBT. I work with individuals hoping to improve how they feel, think, and act using compassion-focused and trauma-informed CBT, with a particular emphasis on Eating, Mood, and Anxiety disorder diagnoses. I am also sensitive to Women's Life-Span concerns (including pregnancy & per-menopause) and recovery from Religious Trauma.

There are times in life when one needs a safe and nonjudgmental space to work on issues and challenges that may arise. I strive to provide an accepting environment where one can be yourself and work towards identified goals. I provide a strength-based approach when helping individuals, couples and families overcome obstacles they may be facing and start on a path of healing.

Hi, my name is Crystal Prancevic, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, and relational issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems to help my clients identify distortions in their thought patterns and acknowledge how their history affects their current behavior and thoughts.

Hi, my name is Kimberly Ignacio and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working professionally in the fields of mental health and social services for 10+ years. The work and personal experiences encountered have helped me to empathize with my clients in hopes to build understanding and point out alternative perspectives to be observed. I apply an integrative approach compromised of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, and is Client Centered.

Hello, and welcome! My name is Chasity (Chas) and I am an LGBTQIA+ identifying Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sometimes, life and “humaning” can be hard, and I want to support you in your life journey to live whole, healthy, and authentically. My therapeutic approach is simple, it is centered on building upon your strengths and putting you in the driver’s seat of your treatment as the expert of your life. My approach is trauma-sensitive, humanistic, relational, and tailored to you. Whether in-person or virtual, our space should feel comfortable and safe for you to show up exactly as you are.

I’m a bilingual (English - Spanish) immigrant, and as such, I have got my share of challenging experiences. Life has provided me with great opportunities to build skills, develop and practice compassion, and break stigma. My therapeutic style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, and compassion. In therapy, I incorporate concrete coping strategies while providing a safe, and supportive environment.

Children ages 5-9 can experience challenges in their emotional regulation or behavioral stability. When your own parenting skills are not working, you may consider seeing a professional counselor. Abalance Client-Centered Counseling has a new online program offering introductory mental health care for children ages 5-9, for mild/moderate treatment. We are not a clinic but a Group Private Practice dedicated to providing you the best in Mental Health Care. We accept HPSJ or CCAH Medi-Cal.

Hello, I am Preet Brar an LCSW. I am your gateway to transformative healing and mental well-being. As the founder of my virtual online services, I bring you a unique blend of compassion, expertise, and innovation to the realm of mental wellness. With a passion for supporting individuals on their journey toward self-discovery and personal growth, I offer a safe and empowering space for you to embark on a transformative dialogue.

As a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern, I am passionate about helping couples and families build trust, navigate challenges, and cultivate healthy, fulfilling relationships. My approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based practices designed to foster understanding and communication. I believe that every relationship has the potential for growth and transformation, and I am committed to guiding you through that journey.

My name is Patrick Griffiths. I am currently licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I provide telehealth services to anyone living in California. My approach to therapy is that I am your guide on this journey. My focused area of practice is providing services to individuals, couples, and families. I have 18 years of experience as a therapist, working with a variety of clients. The clients I typically see struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-worth, difficulty controlling impulses, lack of purpose and meaning, and job and/or family stress.

Hello, I am a License Clinical Social worker who enjoys supporting clients through difficult times. I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive tools to manage their mental health in order to experience healing and peace of mind. My client experience includes behavioral intervention with children on the spectrum and with adults experiencing loss, life-changing events, and changes in the level of care as it pertains to end-of-life treatment.

My name is Kristen Ellis, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in anxiety, stress, grief, and life changes, using a variety of modalities. I believe everyone can recover and achieve their goals. I have found my style and approach are a good fit for people who are dealing with life transitions and stressful times. These are common human experiences and normalizing them can allow people to have a better outlook on life and the outcomes of therapy.

My name is Elaine Ahmad (she/her) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been practicing for more than twenty years in the Los Angeles area. I offer in-person counseling to those who live locally and virtual counseling across California. I identify as someone within the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities and have worked with these populations throughout my career as a therapist. I am particularly drawn to working with teens and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and phase-of-life issues. I spent many years working with people dealing with health concerns and new medical diagnoses.

My name is Beth Leigh Kolakoski and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Marin County, California. In a supportive and empathetic environment, issues such as grief and loss, sadness/depression, anxiety, life transitions, personal growth, low self-esteem, trauma, chronic pain, ADHD difficulties, as well as parent struggles, can be addressed through a strength-based and solution-oriented approach. I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, sadness/depression, grief and loss, major life transitions, shame, neurodivergent differences, trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, and parent struggles.

Hi there, I'm Katie! Each client's needs are different. I work from a client-centered and humanistic approach, which allows me to personalize the treatment to suit each individual; implementing and utilizing approaches that are best suited for and tailored to meet their needs rather than a specific therapeutic modality. I work from a strength-based orientation, utilizing past and current skills as well as gaining new ones to assist the client in overcoming life challenges and improving their quality of life or achieving their goals.