Therapists in Oakdale, CA

My name is Nicole Ramirez, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in CA and in NM since 2018. I graduated from San Jose State University with my MSW degree. I am a California native and identify as a queer Latina woman. I am certified in DBT, TFCBT and CBT. I use motivational interviewing tools and I specialize crisis management services, LGBTQ-QIPA community and helping families understand and accept their loved ones. I have experience working in medical and psychiatric hospitals, community centers and nonprofit/grassroots organizations.

Welcome! I'm Nicki Bywater, LMFT 39487 (CA). I work with adults and older teens. I tailor my approach toward what works best for you! I'd be happy to work with you in online therapy in the near future. I enjoy working with all types of ages and genders, both male, female, LGBTQI, and Veterans. I prefer ages 13-Seniors and usually work with individuals and include caregivers when treating minors. I have spent over twenty years treating anxiety, depression, trauma, adoption and foster care, grief and loss, relationship, and gender issues.

How do you know you're healing? You have already taken the first step. I will guide you with creating empowerment and the confidence needed to overcome any of life's struggles. In my practice with children, I utilize sand tray play and art therapy to assist with building resilience and coping skills. Some of my passions include working with families and providing a safe place to open up allowing the family to feel whole again.

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.

Are you experiencing depression and anxiety? Is sadness or excessive worry getting in the way of how you relate to your loved ones, friends and co-workers? As a psychotherapist who specializes in depression and anxiety, I assist individuals in developing coping strategies to improve their mood and to face their anxiety head on. If you want support through a challenging time or just looking to make some real changes in your life, please call me at (209) 541-5969.

My name is Jon Fournier, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Whether your suffering comes from early childhood trauma, more recent losses, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or something about yourself that you don’t like, I’m here to help. I utilize psychodynamic, solution-focused, strength-based, person-centered, transpersonal, cognitive behavioral, and psychoeducational approaches most often. However, I'm well versed in a variety of other approaches that will be tailored to what each individual might be seeking to accomplish. I look forward to speaking with you.

I believe you are your own source of strength, healing and recovery. I will empower you to find the wellness that lies within. My name is Elizabeth Purto Bahner, the therapist of Wellness Within Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is here to help you face a difficult time or make a change in your life. I have over 9 years of mental health field experience including working with individuals, families, children, young adults and specialized populations like the Assyrian community, the LGBTQ community, postpartum and new mothers. I speak Assyrian fluently.

I provide therapy services in a safe online environment where clients can ask questions, seek guidance and access support with issues related to mental health and wellness. Clients can seek my services for support with relationships, trauma, gender identity, cultural identity, career/educational goals, depression, anxiety and more. I offer support and guidance to my clients, taking their past life experiences and future goals into consideration. Together, we can come up with a plan to help you feel well.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently working with clients statewide in California via telehealth. I have over 12 years of clinical experience treating adults, couples, and adolescents in a variety of settings and have worked extensively with the LGBTQIA+ community. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Often the clients who seek out my help are experiencing depression, anxiety, overwhelm, low self-esteem, relationship problems, or questioning/exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity. My goal is to help you understand what you want and what's holding you back.

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.

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 Miriam Lamb. I utilize an integrative/holistic approach to therapy. I provide services that engage you logically, emotionally, spiritually (if relevant), and physically. I don't provide a 'one size fits all approach' and utilize many modalities. I have a public health background and believe in the interplay between mind/body/spirit. I utilize CBT, EMDR, Jungian, psychodynamic, art therapy, play therapy, DBT, poetry/music/sound therapy, transpersonal psychology, somatic approaches, and many more. I also work with families and couples.