Female Therapists in Modesto, CA
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Rosa Gandarilla
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Modesto, CA 95356
Respect, empathy, and genuineness are a crucial part of therapy. The goal is to assist clients in navigating life's barriers in a healthy, fruitful manner.
Respect, empathy, and genuineness are a crucial part of therapy. The goal is to assist clients in navigating life's barriers in a healthy, fruitful manner.
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Abalance Counseling (Online Child Therapy)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Modesto, CA 95350 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Our lives are like pieces of a puzzle. How we choose to put them together is among the most important decisions we make. As a professional with years of experience, I am committed to helping my clients assemble these pieces as productively as possible, working towards goals of happiness, growth, success, and personal fulfillment. I obtained my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego.
Our lives are like pieces of a puzzle. How we choose to put them together is among the most important decisions we make. As a professional with years of experience, I am committed to helping my clients assemble these pieces as productively as possible, working towards goals of happiness, growth, success, and personal fulfillment. I obtained my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego.
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Janet K- Barretta: Serenity Heart Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EDMR, MAC
Verified Verified
Modesto, CA 95351
Resolving trauma is very important and my speciality when it comes to childhood, Couples, teens and children. Are you ready to be heard and address your needs in counseling instead of others directing you? I’m committed to helping people understand themselves better so that they can make constructive changes in their lives. I provide a full assessment regarding trauma history, attachment, and what interventions would be appropriate. Taking that first step takes courage, making an appointment, and meeting with a counselor. I’m have an empathic gentle style, and provide a safe environment for families, children, teens, and adults.
Resolving trauma is very important and my speciality when it comes to childhood, Couples, teens and children. Are you ready to be heard and address your needs in counseling instead of others directing you? I’m committed to helping people understand themselves better so that they can make constructive changes in their lives. I provide a full assessment regarding trauma history, attachment, and what interventions would be appropriate. Taking that first step takes courage, making an appointment, and meeting with a counselor. I’m have an empathic gentle style, and provide a safe environment for families, children, teens, and adults.
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I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California in 2018. I am also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2014. I have worked in the field of Behavior Analysis since 2008, specializing in treatment for individuals diagnosed with Autism and other developmental disabilities. In addition, I have worked with adults with a variety of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, anger management, ADHD, parenting challenges and life changes. My counseling style is warm, collaborative and supportive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California in 2018. I am also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2014. I have worked in the field of Behavior Analysis since 2008, specializing in treatment for individuals diagnosed with Autism and other developmental disabilities. In addition, I have worked with adults with a variety of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, anger management, ADHD, parenting challenges and life changes. My counseling style is warm, collaborative and supportive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
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Welcome to Heale! Learn, Grow and Heal... Individuals have the strength and resources to meet their needs and solve their unique problems. Oftentimes, we get stuck in patterns of communication and/or behaviors which no longer meet our needs. Change occurs when individuals are provided the safety and security of expression, validation, exploring problems, underlying patterns of behaviors or unmet needs and identifying solutions. I work to empower individuals to take steps towards recovery.
Welcome to Heale! Learn, Grow and Heal... Individuals have the strength and resources to meet their needs and solve their unique problems. Oftentimes, we get stuck in patterns of communication and/or behaviors which no longer meet our needs. Change occurs when individuals are provided the safety and security of expression, validation, exploring problems, underlying patterns of behaviors or unmet needs and identifying solutions. I work to empower individuals to take steps towards recovery.
Maria De La Luz Vasquez Ramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Modesto, CA 95350
My goal for you is to provide the support, guidance, and tools you need to navigate life's challenges, develop healthy coping strategies, and achieve your personal goals. I am committed to helping you build resilience, gain insight into your thoughts and behaviors, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness and self-acceptance
My goal for you is to provide the support, guidance, and tools you need to navigate life's challenges, develop healthy coping strategies, and achieve your personal goals. I am committed to helping you build resilience, gain insight into your thoughts and behaviors, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness and self-acceptance
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Hello and welcome; I am Jennifer Gleizer, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My main goal is to help you overcome the obstacles that are preventing you from living a fulfilling, productive, happy life. I believe we all possess the ability to change our thoughts and behaviors no matter what stage of life we are in or how set in our ways we might believe we are. With the proper guidance, motivation, and commitment to the process of change, we can overcome lifelong barriers and live a satisfying, well-balanced, fulfilling life.
Hello and welcome; I am Jennifer Gleizer, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My main goal is to help you overcome the obstacles that are preventing you from living a fulfilling, productive, happy life. I believe we all possess the ability to change our thoughts and behaviors no matter what stage of life we are in or how set in our ways we might believe we are. With the proper guidance, motivation, and commitment to the process of change, we can overcome lifelong barriers and live a satisfying, well-balanced, fulfilling life.
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Ashley Baca (Deep Wellness Center)
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Modesto, CA 95356
Hello! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals learn lifelong skills to better their mental health. I believe in a strength-based approach and want to empower my clients to know they have the tools to be their best selves. I am experienced in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship distress, parenting issues, behavioral issues in children, low self-esteem/self-worth, grief/loss, and general dissatisfaction with life.
Hello! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals learn lifelong skills to better their mental health. I believe in a strength-based approach and want to empower my clients to know they have the tools to be their best selves. I am experienced in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship distress, parenting issues, behavioral issues in children, low self-esteem/self-worth, grief/loss, and general dissatisfaction with life.
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Are you experiencing shame, guilt, low self-esteem, hopelessness, excessive fear, irritation, stress, anxiety, depressed mood, grief and isolation? Are you having difficulty asking for help, saying no to other’s demands of you, having problems managing stress and that affecting your relationships? ¿Está usted pasando por sentimientos de vergüenza, culpabilidad, miedo excesivo, irritación, estrés, ansiedad o depresión? ¿Está usted autocriticándose y alejándose de los demás? ¿Le es difícil pedir ayuda o decir que no a los demás? ¿Se está descuidando y tiene problema manejado el estres y afectando sus relaciones?
Are you experiencing shame, guilt, low self-esteem, hopelessness, excessive fear, irritation, stress, anxiety, depressed mood, grief and isolation? Are you having difficulty asking for help, saying no to other’s demands of you, having problems managing stress and that affecting your relationships? ¿Está usted pasando por sentimientos de vergüenza, culpabilidad, miedo excesivo, irritación, estrés, ansiedad o depresión? ¿Está usted autocriticándose y alejándose de los demás? ¿Le es difícil pedir ayuda o decir que no a los demás? ¿Se está descuidando y tiene problema manejado el estres y afectando sus relaciones?
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Maria Villeda (Deep Wellness Center)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Modesto, CA 95356
Hello, my name is Maria and I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults, offering both individual and family sessions in Spanish or English. I am passionate about working with people who may need support with depression, burn out, anxiety, body image, self esteem, relationships with others, healing from trauma, POC identity, and LGBTQ+ identities. I have been working in the mental health field focusing on preventative and early interventions training to the community around mental health wellness, suicide, and domestic violence.
Hello, my name is Maria and I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults, offering both individual and family sessions in Spanish or English. I am passionate about working with people who may need support with depression, burn out, anxiety, body image, self esteem, relationships with others, healing from trauma, POC identity, and LGBTQ+ identities. I have been working in the mental health field focusing on preventative and early interventions training to the community around mental health wellness, suicide, and domestic violence.
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Emma Johnson (Deep Wellness Center)
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, MS, PPSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Modesto, CA 95356
It’s important to be mindful of your mental health. If you are struggling with your emotions, I am here to help. My name is Emma Johnson, I am a bilingual Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with over 20 years of experience providing individual, adolescent and child therapy. I specialize in treating children and teens with issues related to stress, anxiety, family conflicts, blended family issues, self-esteem, depression, PTSD, ADHD and academic and school related problems. I work with parents to establish good parenting skills, communication, and conflict resolution to have a long-lasting relationship with their children.
It’s important to be mindful of your mental health. If you are struggling with your emotions, I am here to help. My name is Emma Johnson, I am a bilingual Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with over 20 years of experience providing individual, adolescent and child therapy. I specialize in treating children and teens with issues related to stress, anxiety, family conflicts, blended family issues, self-esteem, depression, PTSD, ADHD and academic and school related problems. I work with parents to establish good parenting skills, communication, and conflict resolution to have a long-lasting relationship with their children.
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Tanary Cerros (Deep Wellness Center)
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Modesto, CA 95356
Hello, my name is Tanary Cerros. I am a bilingual Associate Marriage Family Therapist. I have a genuine interest in helping adults, families, and adolescents achieve personal growth, live well, and accomplish their full potential. In life, we experience many different challenges that impact our sense of well-being. Seeking mental health services in times of despair and distress can provide guidance and support. My goal as a therapist is to foster personal self-growth, and self-efficacy, and create a safe environment that allows my clients to express themselves freely while learning to overcome various challenges in life.
Hello, my name is Tanary Cerros. I am a bilingual Associate Marriage Family Therapist. I have a genuine interest in helping adults, families, and adolescents achieve personal growth, live well, and accomplish their full potential. In life, we experience many different challenges that impact our sense of well-being. Seeking mental health services in times of despair and distress can provide guidance and support. My goal as a therapist is to foster personal self-growth, and self-efficacy, and create a safe environment that allows my clients to express themselves freely while learning to overcome various challenges in life.
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Frances Rivera (Deep Wellness Center)
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Modesto, CA 95356
Life is full of twists and turns and can become overwhelming at times. Therapy is an effective way to deal with life’s roadblocks. Seeking help is often misunderstood but should be seen as a strength. Let me help guide you on the right path. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, joining with them to process their thoughts and emotions, and create clear, achievable goals. I believe that there are reasons for all behaviors and once understood can be life changing.
Life is full of twists and turns and can become overwhelming at times. Therapy is an effective way to deal with life’s roadblocks. Seeking help is often misunderstood but should be seen as a strength. Let me help guide you on the right path. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, joining with them to process their thoughts and emotions, and create clear, achievable goals. I believe that there are reasons for all behaviors and once understood can be life changing.
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Jennifer Boss Kinser
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Modesto, CA 95350
Hi I'm Jennifer and I am a licensed therapist with experience working with at-risk youth and families who are struggling with various challenges. I have worked with people who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and personality disorders. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of treating kids, adolescents, adults, and families with compassion, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to their wellbeing.
Hi I'm Jennifer and I am a licensed therapist with experience working with at-risk youth and families who are struggling with various challenges. I have worked with people who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and personality disorders. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of treating kids, adolescents, adults, and families with compassion, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to their wellbeing.
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Hello, I am a Mental health Clinician looking to be of service where my skills can be most useful. Throughout my career thus far, I’ve encountered a plethora of disorders; emotionally difficult situations, and hardships. If nothing else, I recognize how difficult, beautiful, and nuanced the human experience can be. My experience and specialties have been: addiction, abuse, and its recovery, including physical, emotional, and social, PTSD, self-esteem, and personality disorders.
Hello, I am a Mental health Clinician looking to be of service where my skills can be most useful. Throughout my career thus far, I’ve encountered a plethora of disorders; emotionally difficult situations, and hardships. If nothing else, I recognize how difficult, beautiful, and nuanced the human experience can be. My experience and specialties have been: addiction, abuse, and its recovery, including physical, emotional, and social, PTSD, self-esteem, and personality disorders.
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My name is Lauresha Z. Hawkins and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and mature adults while specializing in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, and stress. I use several modalities such as Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to help aid clients in making progress toward mental and emotional healing.
My name is Lauresha Z. Hawkins and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and mature adults while specializing in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, and stress. I use several modalities such as Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to help aid clients in making progress toward mental and emotional healing.
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Angela Amaral
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Modesto, CA 95356
Hi, I’m Angela, a Marriage Family Therapist. Therapy can be a vulnerable process, but when we open up to another person, growth and healing can begin. Everyone has a story and deserves to be able to share and process it. I approach clients as human beings and not as symptoms. I facilitate conversations to help you understand your struggles, analyze the root, and how they have affected your life. Every client comes with their own unique perspectives and strengths, and I value their story.
Hi, I’m Angela, a Marriage Family Therapist. Therapy can be a vulnerable process, but when we open up to another person, growth and healing can begin. Everyone has a story and deserves to be able to share and process it. I approach clients as human beings and not as symptoms. I facilitate conversations to help you understand your struggles, analyze the root, and how they have affected your life. Every client comes with their own unique perspectives and strengths, and I value their story.
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Relationship struggles are part of the normal development of a relationship. Finding the way to get through this stage of growth will make the relationship strong and healthy. I have been privileged to receive excellent continuing professional couples training with leaders in our field. I provide the most effective strategies and interventions in my work with couples to lead to a more satisfying and healthy relationship.
Relationship struggles are part of the normal development of a relationship. Finding the way to get through this stage of growth will make the relationship strong and healthy. I have been privileged to receive excellent continuing professional couples training with leaders in our field. I provide the most effective strategies and interventions in my work with couples to lead to a more satisfying and healthy relationship.
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Hello, I’m Marjorie E Sturdy and I have been providing counseling services as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2001. I know how difficult it can be to take that first step and allow yourself to be vulnerable with a stranger. I do not take that lightly and do my best to offer a safe and non-judgmental space where we can build a trusting relationship and positive change can happen. I believe that counseling is most effective when people are motivated and therapist and client work together as a team. Therefore, I am honest, transparent, and direct. I look forward to hearing from clients how they feel I can help them most.
Hello, I’m Marjorie E Sturdy and I have been providing counseling services as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2001. I know how difficult it can be to take that first step and allow yourself to be vulnerable with a stranger. I do not take that lightly and do my best to offer a safe and non-judgmental space where we can build a trusting relationship and positive change can happen. I believe that counseling is most effective when people are motivated and therapist and client work together as a team. Therefore, I am honest, transparent, and direct. I look forward to hearing from clients how they feel I can help them most.
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Female Therapists
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.