Therapists in Ojai, CA
Dr. Mercedes specializes in perinatal mental health and the use of evidence-based therapies to address trauma, depression, and anxiety in adults and adolescents. With extensive experience treating trauma, PTSD, and mood and anxiety disorders, Dr. Mercedes is committed to fostering healing and resilience in her clients. Successful outcomes include improved overall well-being and life functioning, as well as the client's ability to independently use the skills developed during therapy to recognize and manage potential life stressors while pursuing value-based goals.
Dr. Mercedes specializes in perinatal mental health and the use of evidence-based therapies to address trauma, depression, and anxiety in adults and adolescents. With extensive experience treating trauma, PTSD, and mood and anxiety disorders, Dr. Mercedes is committed to fostering healing and resilience in her clients. Successful outcomes include improved overall well-being and life functioning, as well as the client's ability to independently use the skills developed during therapy to recognize and manage potential life stressors while pursuing value-based goals.
I am a licensed MFT with offices in Santa Monica and Ojai. For the past twenty + years I have been working as a therapist with adolescents, adults and families. I am also a clinical supervisor to interns in my private practice, and I provide psychotherapy for therapists in training. My work as a therapist focuses on relationships of all kinds. For my clients, I hope to be an agent of positive change by working with them towards an understanding of the dynamics that keep them from moving forward and then by mentoring them to co-create bigger lives for themselves.
I am a licensed MFT with offices in Santa Monica and Ojai. For the past twenty + years I have been working as a therapist with adolescents, adults and families. I am also a clinical supervisor to interns in my private practice, and I provide psychotherapy for therapists in training. My work as a therapist focuses on relationships of all kinds. For my clients, I hope to be an agent of positive change by working with them towards an understanding of the dynamics that keep them from moving forward and then by mentoring them to co-create bigger lives for themselves.
Aaron M. Mason
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ojai, CA 93023 (Online Only)
In life we can sometimes feel stuck in old patterns. Or maybe our sleep, eating, or job performance has changed. Mood, physical health, and mental health are all connected. Brain fog, tiredness, loss of interest (or sleepless nights, jittery days, etc) can mean the balance is off. These are times when therapy can help you understand the issues from a new point of view. Primarily, I see my job as one of listener and guide. Together, we can figure out what's keeping you from being a joyful resilient person. It takes courage and strength to ask for help. I am here if you are curious or ready to begin.
In life we can sometimes feel stuck in old patterns. Or maybe our sleep, eating, or job performance has changed. Mood, physical health, and mental health are all connected. Brain fog, tiredness, loss of interest (or sleepless nights, jittery days, etc) can mean the balance is off. These are times when therapy can help you understand the issues from a new point of view. Primarily, I see my job as one of listener and guide. Together, we can figure out what's keeping you from being a joyful resilient person. It takes courage and strength to ask for help. I am here if you are curious or ready to begin.
Christine Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93023
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is virtual over the phone or via zoom all you need to do is find a quiet space. My practice style is experiential, goal directed, and CBT oriented. I am available 4 days a week Monday-Thursday from 10am-7pm (hours may be adjusted). With me as your therapist, you can expect to be heard and seen from empathetic and nonjudgmental space. I can help you to develop insight into mental/physical aliments, and give you tools that you can use to move through some of life most difficult moments.
My practice is virtual over the phone or via zoom all you need to do is find a quiet space. My practice style is experiential, goal directed, and CBT oriented. I am available 4 days a week Monday-Thursday from 10am-7pm (hours may be adjusted). With me as your therapist, you can expect to be heard and seen from empathetic and nonjudgmental space. I can help you to develop insight into mental/physical aliments, and give you tools that you can use to move through some of life most difficult moments.
I am a Certified Hypnotherapist and a Master of Therapeutic Imagery. I believe all people can connect deeply within and re-create themselves, change their lives, and access their inner resources and guidance. I work in a safe and comfortable partnership with my clients to facilitate being active participants in their own transformation. I work with releasing negative thinking and self-talk, raising self-confidence self-respect and motivation, relieving stress and anxiety, relieving fears and phobias, letting go of the past, pain control, relationship issues, surviving divorce, changing negative habits, releasing anger and guilt.
I am a Certified Hypnotherapist and a Master of Therapeutic Imagery. I believe all people can connect deeply within and re-create themselves, change their lives, and access their inner resources and guidance. I work in a safe and comfortable partnership with my clients to facilitate being active participants in their own transformation. I work with releasing negative thinking and self-talk, raising self-confidence self-respect and motivation, relieving stress and anxiety, relieving fears and phobias, letting go of the past, pain control, relationship issues, surviving divorce, changing negative habits, releasing anger and guilt.
Moriah Stapf
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ojai, CA 93023
As soon as you enter the world – there is an influx of challenging and often overwhelming stimuli that begin to shape the person you become. These experiences can build resilience, intelligence, and personality, but they also can lead you to live out of alignment with your intuitive needs and desires. If you are seeking more confidence, meaning, purpose, positivity, and clarity – you're in the right place. I aim to cultivate a safe and comfortable environment geared to support you in quieting the noise getting in the way of you connecting to the wholeness of who you are.
As soon as you enter the world – there is an influx of challenging and often overwhelming stimuli that begin to shape the person you become. These experiences can build resilience, intelligence, and personality, but they also can lead you to live out of alignment with your intuitive needs and desires. If you are seeking more confidence, meaning, purpose, positivity, and clarity – you're in the right place. I aim to cultivate a safe and comfortable environment geared to support you in quieting the noise getting in the way of you connecting to the wholeness of who you are.
Amanda Marie Coleman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93023
Are you feeling ready to journey within? My goal in the therapeutic work is to gently provide support as you peer into your innermost intricacies. You may be suffering from shame that enhances your anxiety, depression that isolates you from the connection you desire, or a frame of mind that keeps you stuck from the dreams you want to achieve. You may have faced many adversities in your life experience and need the support of a therapist to help you find better meaning in life and change the course. My goal as your therapist is to provide you support and tools that will empower you to show up in the world in the way you have dreamed.
Are you feeling ready to journey within? My goal in the therapeutic work is to gently provide support as you peer into your innermost intricacies. You may be suffering from shame that enhances your anxiety, depression that isolates you from the connection you desire, or a frame of mind that keeps you stuck from the dreams you want to achieve. You may have faced many adversities in your life experience and need the support of a therapist to help you find better meaning in life and change the course. My goal as your therapist is to provide you support and tools that will empower you to show up in the world in the way you have dreamed.
With well over 20 years experience working with clients in various settings, I still find it an honor and joy to witness personal transformations. I provide a warm, safe, and non- judgmental space where children, teens, and adults can reflect on how they are developing and explore what changes they want to create for themselves. I join clients in creating attainable goals that help find balance, satisfaction, and well being in all areas of one's life.
With well over 20 years experience working with clients in various settings, I still find it an honor and joy to witness personal transformations. I provide a warm, safe, and non- judgmental space where children, teens, and adults can reflect on how they are developing and explore what changes they want to create for themselves. I join clients in creating attainable goals that help find balance, satisfaction, and well being in all areas of one's life.
Im passionate about helping adults like you who are navigating the complexities of life, yearning to find ease, contentment and joy. My clients’ issues are multifaceted, ranging from emotional upheavals to existential questions about purpose and fulfillment. You likely are seeking support not just to cope but to thrive amidst these challenges.
Im passionate about helping adults like you who are navigating the complexities of life, yearning to find ease, contentment and joy. My clients’ issues are multifaceted, ranging from emotional upheavals to existential questions about purpose and fulfillment. You likely are seeking support not just to cope but to thrive amidst these challenges.
Julie Ann Sardonia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, , LMFT
Verified Verified
Ojai, CA 93023
Not accepting new clients
I am a supportive, empathic and solution oriented therapist allowing the client to be where they are in the present moment in a safe space to be vulnerable and explore their authentic self to elicit change in behaviors, thoughts and feelings.
I am a supportive, empathic and solution oriented therapist allowing the client to be where they are in the present moment in a safe space to be vulnerable and explore their authentic self to elicit change in behaviors, thoughts and feelings.
The therapeutic atmosphere provided is safe, encouraging, insight oriented, and flexible. Over the years, I have focused my expertise on working with adults, families, and couples. I make sure that my clients feel validated, heard, and understood in a non-judgmental environment. Their needs, history, and life circumstances are taken into consideration in the therapeutic process. The goal is for my clients to achieve unconditional understanding, peace, and relief from disturbing symptoms. I am passionate about helping my clients achieve health and improvement in their quality of life.
The therapeutic atmosphere provided is safe, encouraging, insight oriented, and flexible. Over the years, I have focused my expertise on working with adults, families, and couples. I make sure that my clients feel validated, heard, and understood in a non-judgmental environment. Their needs, history, and life circumstances are taken into consideration in the therapeutic process. The goal is for my clients to achieve unconditional understanding, peace, and relief from disturbing symptoms. I am passionate about helping my clients achieve health and improvement in their quality of life.
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Welcome, I’m so glad you are here! Reaching out for support takes courage. I love working with clients who are motivated to gain a greater sense of self and who desire to acknowledge and shift the patterns that are no longer serving them. I am committed to your growth and wellbeing as we navigate the conscious and unconscious processes that influence your life.
Welcome, I’m so glad you are here! Reaching out for support takes courage. I love working with clients who are motivated to gain a greater sense of self and who desire to acknowledge and shift the patterns that are no longer serving them. I am committed to your growth and wellbeing as we navigate the conscious and unconscious processes that influence your life.
Robin Balchen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, Eco-Psy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ojai, CA 93023
If you or your child are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, or trauma, I can help. I offer individual sessions in the outdoors, where we take peaceful and mindful walks talking alongside each other, or via phone/video sessions for those who feel more comfortable in their own home. For those needing support and/or guidance getting through a difficult transition (relationships, work, school, crisis, medical), we can work together to get you on the road to peace and security.
If you or your child are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, or trauma, I can help. I offer individual sessions in the outdoors, where we take peaceful and mindful walks talking alongside each other, or via phone/video sessions for those who feel more comfortable in their own home. For those needing support and/or guidance getting through a difficult transition (relationships, work, school, crisis, medical), we can work together to get you on the road to peace and security.
I am a psychotherapist and a bodyworker combining both to shift patterns that prevent aliveness and potency. I use touch, breath and movement to kindle personal creativity and spiritual evolution. Together we open a doorway into the unknown where mysterious forces help us to transform what no longer serves life. We access a safe and grounded space where slowing down increases the power of awareness. Getting to know yourself in this way means that the experience of the present moment and it’s possibility take the lead, and the story drops to the side. My clients need to have a strong sense of self to receive bodywork.
I am a psychotherapist and a bodyworker combining both to shift patterns that prevent aliveness and potency. I use touch, breath and movement to kindle personal creativity and spiritual evolution. Together we open a doorway into the unknown where mysterious forces help us to transform what no longer serves life. We access a safe and grounded space where slowing down increases the power of awareness. Getting to know yourself in this way means that the experience of the present moment and it’s possibility take the lead, and the story drops to the side. My clients need to have a strong sense of self to receive bodywork.
I provide compassionate guidance and support to individuals and couples who want to confront challenges, gain insight, and improve relationships and communication. I especially enjoy working with adults of all ages who are navigating life transitions, such as entering adulthood, facing midlife, changing careers, ending long-term relationships, or adjusting to an "empty nest." No matter what issues are being addressed, I bring a calm presence, a nonjudgmental attitude, curiosity, and a sense of humor.
I provide compassionate guidance and support to individuals and couples who want to confront challenges, gain insight, and improve relationships and communication. I especially enjoy working with adults of all ages who are navigating life transitions, such as entering adulthood, facing midlife, changing careers, ending long-term relationships, or adjusting to an "empty nest." No matter what issues are being addressed, I bring a calm presence, a nonjudgmental attitude, curiosity, and a sense of humor.
Wendy Maureen Elliott
Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ojai, CA 93023
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling unsure or stuck? Unable to get motivated, full of self-doubt? Wanting to make a change but scared to do so? Disconnected from yourself but not sure why? If you are suffering from any of the above, then I can help. Working together, we get to the core of what is going on in a safe and supportive environment so that you can feel calm, clear and empowered to begin to make some changes.
Are you feeling unsure or stuck? Unable to get motivated, full of self-doubt? Wanting to make a change but scared to do so? Disconnected from yourself but not sure why? If you are suffering from any of the above, then I can help. Working together, we get to the core of what is going on in a safe and supportive environment so that you can feel calm, clear and empowered to begin to make some changes.
Counseling Psychology with emphasis in Depth Psychology manifests in the Heroine/Hero Journey. Soul Journey Counseling uses psychological archetypes to guide and enhance your inner search. Inquire within and rejoice with your inner wisdom...finally...It's right in front of you! This inner work gives you the foundational archetypal skills for you to construct confidence and trust in your inner wisdom.
Counseling Psychology with emphasis in Depth Psychology manifests in the Heroine/Hero Journey. Soul Journey Counseling uses psychological archetypes to guide and enhance your inner search. Inquire within and rejoice with your inner wisdom...finally...It's right in front of you! This inner work gives you the foundational archetypal skills for you to construct confidence and trust in your inner wisdom.
I am honored to be a part of the California and Iowa communities. My client-centered, humanistic approach is a balance of compassion, empathy and open-mindedness. I am continually inspired by the shared experience of this healing space. I work with children as young as 3 years, families, adolescents, young and middle-aged adults, and the healthy aging population, who are willing to explore their experiences of change, grief, suffering, trauma, depression, anxiety, success, and growth. Hope and empowerment are a process of healing, recovery and integration. It is a collaborative experience where alternative ways of being occur.
I am honored to be a part of the California and Iowa communities. My client-centered, humanistic approach is a balance of compassion, empathy and open-mindedness. I am continually inspired by the shared experience of this healing space. I work with children as young as 3 years, families, adolescents, young and middle-aged adults, and the healthy aging population, who are willing to explore their experiences of change, grief, suffering, trauma, depression, anxiety, success, and growth. Hope and empowerment are a process of healing, recovery and integration. It is a collaborative experience where alternative ways of being occur.
What makes therapy work is the relationship/connection between the therapist and client, as well as the skills and technical expertise the therapist brings to the table. I am supportive, caring and committed to being totally present, meeting people where they are right now, hearing them in their own terms. Relationships between individuals, couples and families have become so stressful in these crazy-making times. I see my job as helping clients untangle life's challenges and assisting them in getting in touch with their own inner resources.
What makes therapy work is the relationship/connection between the therapist and client, as well as the skills and technical expertise the therapist brings to the table. I am supportive, caring and committed to being totally present, meeting people where they are right now, hearing them in their own terms. Relationships between individuals, couples and families have become so stressful in these crazy-making times. I see my job as helping clients untangle life's challenges and assisting them in getting in touch with their own inner resources.
I help people who want to live authentic and creative lives. They know there is more to their existence and are struggling to clarify their path. Life may be consumed by past trauma, relationship issues, protective behaviors, beliefs and/or feelings. Together we can support an uncovering of what is getting in the way and what works to support truth and understanding. The intention is to guide people to trust and experience their inner knowing and unique path. Together we can support you to take steps that help reveal clarity!
I help people who want to live authentic and creative lives. They know there is more to their existence and are struggling to clarify their path. Life may be consumed by past trauma, relationship issues, protective behaviors, beliefs and/or feelings. Together we can support an uncovering of what is getting in the way and what works to support truth and understanding. The intention is to guide people to trust and experience their inner knowing and unique path. Together we can support you to take steps that help reveal clarity!
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Number of Therapists in Ojai, CA
100+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Ojai, CA who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 82% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Grief |
| 69% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 63% | Aetna |
| 47% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| 46% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Ojai, CA see their clients
| 78% | In Person and Online | |
| 22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |