Female Therapists in Pebble Beach, CA
I believe that therapy is a partnership between the therapist and you, the client. I will work with you to support the process of growth and discovery as well as to work toward the goals which brought you to therapy. In my work with couples, individuals, families, and children, I use a strengths based, collaborative approach. Whether you want to improve your relationships, learn new coping skills, develop your parenting skills, or work toward other personal goals, I encourage you to give me a call so we can develop a plan which will work for you.
I believe that therapy is a partnership between the therapist and you, the client. I will work with you to support the process of growth and discovery as well as to work toward the goals which brought you to therapy. In my work with couples, individuals, families, and children, I use a strengths based, collaborative approach. Whether you want to improve your relationships, learn new coping skills, develop your parenting skills, or work toward other personal goals, I encourage you to give me a call so we can develop a plan which will work for you.
Deirdre J. Newell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pebble Beach, CA 93953 (Online Only)
Therapy can provide a safe space for individuals to explore vulnerable dimensions of oneself and explore meaning in life’s experiences. Therapy with me is rooted in relationship. I understand that value of a trusting, authentic relationship between therapist and client, and I offer insight, support, compassion, and curiosity in a nurturing way that allows clients to examine patterns that both aid or hinder individuals’ potential for wholeness. I work from a depth-oriented, psychodynamic framework, understanding that one’s self is a manifestation of one’s whole life experiences. I provide both short and long term therapy.
Therapy can provide a safe space for individuals to explore vulnerable dimensions of oneself and explore meaning in life’s experiences. Therapy with me is rooted in relationship. I understand that value of a trusting, authentic relationship between therapist and client, and I offer insight, support, compassion, and curiosity in a nurturing way that allows clients to examine patterns that both aid or hinder individuals’ potential for wholeness. I work from a depth-oriented, psychodynamic framework, understanding that one’s self is a manifestation of one’s whole life experiences. I provide both short and long term therapy.
Callie Lynn McKenzie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCBT, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
I passionately believe in each individual's ability to evolve through self-actualization. My approach is to work collaboratively with individuals, youth and families in order to reach their potential and live the lives they desire. Sadness, stress, anger, fear, and communication problems can impede growth and success. I provide a warm, comfortable, and supportive environment to work on challenges so that you and your family can achieve a happy, balanced life.
I passionately believe in each individual's ability to evolve through self-actualization. My approach is to work collaboratively with individuals, youth and families in order to reach their potential and live the lives they desire. Sadness, stress, anger, fear, and communication problems can impede growth and success. I provide a warm, comfortable, and supportive environment to work on challenges so that you and your family can achieve a happy, balanced life.
The goal of my practice is to serve experiencers, families, friends, health professionals and organizations offering support, care and HELP for the after-effects recovery for the REAL (Near) Death and Spiritual Transformative Experiences. Perhaps you had a near death experience recently or years ago and you feel misunderstood and isolated? Or know someone who has or did. Do you have a fear of death? Do you see death coming soon? Do you wish to transition? Speaking with me you will feel at ease with any of these scenarios.
The goal of my practice is to serve experiencers, families, friends, health professionals and organizations offering support, care and HELP for the after-effects recovery for the REAL (Near) Death and Spiritual Transformative Experiences. Perhaps you had a near death experience recently or years ago and you feel misunderstood and isolated? Or know someone who has or did. Do you have a fear of death? Do you see death coming soon? Do you wish to transition? Speaking with me you will feel at ease with any of these scenarios.
Mary Sue Abernethy
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MA, RD, MFT, NNTS
Verified Verified
Pebble Beach, CA 93953 (Online Only)
Welcome and congratulations for seeking help! I love working with people who want to rise up to their highest potential yet know they have some blocks to clear out of the way. Often patterns show up in our lives and we can't figure out how to change so that we are manifesting what we want in life. Don't wait any longer, get the support you deserve!
Welcome and congratulations for seeking help! I love working with people who want to rise up to their highest potential yet know they have some blocks to clear out of the way. Often patterns show up in our lives and we can't figure out how to change so that we are manifesting what we want in life. Don't wait any longer, get the support you deserve!
Psychotherapy can be helpful addressing coping with loss, chronic stress from work in a demanding industry, or wanting to explore the relationship patterns in your life and how they have led you to where you are now. You may be ready to let go of old habits and patterns that hold you back from living a life filled with purpose and joy. I work collaboratively with clients to target underlying issues as well as the external behaviors that may be keeping oneself feel stuck.
Psychotherapy can be helpful addressing coping with loss, chronic stress from work in a demanding industry, or wanting to explore the relationship patterns in your life and how they have led you to where you are now. You may be ready to let go of old habits and patterns that hold you back from living a life filled with purpose and joy. I work collaboratively with clients to target underlying issues as well as the external behaviors that may be keeping oneself feel stuck.
Accepting New Patients. When we feel stuck in our situation, it can create feelings of hopelessness. In addition to the many problems that complicate our daily lives such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, patients come to me with complex relationship issues including marital distress, divorce recovery, verbal & emotional abuse, loss of child, parent, or spouse. I approach therapy from a holistic perspective, to address the root problem, not just the symptoms. Like physical therapy, the goal is to get well and end treatment. I offer perspective on your experience, and provide clear, concise directions on meeting your goals.
Accepting New Patients. When we feel stuck in our situation, it can create feelings of hopelessness. In addition to the many problems that complicate our daily lives such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, patients come to me with complex relationship issues including marital distress, divorce recovery, verbal & emotional abuse, loss of child, parent, or spouse. I approach therapy from a holistic perspective, to address the root problem, not just the symptoms. Like physical therapy, the goal is to get well and end treatment. I offer perspective on your experience, and provide clear, concise directions on meeting your goals.
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Do you want to have greater awareness, clarity, and authenticity? Do you desire positive changes in your life that fit with your deepest values and joy? I offer integrated approaches that help align the body, emotions, mind, and soul. Rather than pathologizing your symptoms, you have the potential to understand and presence what your suffering is needing by insight, mindfulness skills, and self-compassion. You can have a more profound acceptance of what is and be more of your authentic self.
Do you want to have greater awareness, clarity, and authenticity? Do you desire positive changes in your life that fit with your deepest values and joy? I offer integrated approaches that help align the body, emotions, mind, and soul. Rather than pathologizing your symptoms, you have the potential to understand and presence what your suffering is needing by insight, mindfulness skills, and self-compassion. You can have a more profound acceptance of what is and be more of your authentic self.
My job as your therapist is to help you navigate your way through life transitions and daily activities that may cause distress while discovering worthiness, purpose and meaning in your life. I will gently push you towards your goals, and challenge you at times, in a way that feels supportive and kind.
My job as your therapist is to help you navigate your way through life transitions and daily activities that may cause distress while discovering worthiness, purpose and meaning in your life. I will gently push you towards your goals, and challenge you at times, in a way that feels supportive and kind.
As an eco- and climate-informed therapist, I combine my backgrounds in Marine Science, Environmental Psychology, and Clinical Social Work to help folks who struggle with a wide range of concerns, including climate change or eco-anxiety/grief/depression. Sometimes global issues can impact our own lives and contribute to things like anxiety and depression, and even cause trauma and physical illness. I also have expertise working with clients who struggle with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, and suicidal ideation.
As an eco- and climate-informed therapist, I combine my backgrounds in Marine Science, Environmental Psychology, and Clinical Social Work to help folks who struggle with a wide range of concerns, including climate change or eco-anxiety/grief/depression. Sometimes global issues can impact our own lives and contribute to things like anxiety and depression, and even cause trauma and physical illness. I also have expertise working with clients who struggle with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, and suicidal ideation.
Dana Weston
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (Online Only)
I've been working with clients for over 25 years. I am down to earth and straightforward with a good sense of humor. Through my own therapy, I found that an interactive style works best combined with being a good listener. In a safe and supportive setting, I facilitate clients finding their way through their emotional struggles.
I've been working with clients for over 25 years. I am down to earth and straightforward with a good sense of humor. Through my own therapy, I found that an interactive style works best combined with being a good listener. In a safe and supportive setting, I facilitate clients finding their way through their emotional struggles.
How can I help you? Was there a crisis, or an unexpected, yet, traumatic event that has happened in your life? Maybe you're just feeling lost, tired, overwhelmed, in-shock, and just in need of some extra support. Maybe it was an ultimatum, "Either we go to therapy, or we're done..." that motivated this decision. So here you are... reading this... are you ready? As your Therapist I will listen, be supportive, and help you deal with the crisis, trauma, and stressors in your life. I provide a warm, inviting, safe, and non-judgmental space where you and your healing are my main focus.
How can I help you? Was there a crisis, or an unexpected, yet, traumatic event that has happened in your life? Maybe you're just feeling lost, tired, overwhelmed, in-shock, and just in need of some extra support. Maybe it was an ultimatum, "Either we go to therapy, or we're done..." that motivated this decision. So here you are... reading this... are you ready? As your Therapist I will listen, be supportive, and help you deal with the crisis, trauma, and stressors in your life. I provide a warm, inviting, safe, and non-judgmental space where you and your healing are my main focus.
Kristina Ferguson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940 (Online Only)
Welcome to Uneclipsed Counseling! This is your invitation for transformation and to harness all the discomfort or anxiety you might be feeling to help launch you into the next chapter of your life! This is your ultimate safe space to dream big and rediscover your unique and authentic self. Through this experience you will learn to integrate different parts of yourself, honor your truth and rebuild relationships with yourself and others to ultimately step into a more empowered version of you!
Welcome to Uneclipsed Counseling! This is your invitation for transformation and to harness all the discomfort or anxiety you might be feeling to help launch you into the next chapter of your life! This is your ultimate safe space to dream big and rediscover your unique and authentic self. Through this experience you will learn to integrate different parts of yourself, honor your truth and rebuild relationships with yourself and others to ultimately step into a more empowered version of you!
Rebel Hearts Counseling, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940
As a therapist, understanding what heart healing means, may take a while for a client to understand or trust a therapist, with the understanding, “one does not delve into matters of heart, too lightly” Matters of the heart, are undermined by stress, emotional, mental problems, understanding how I work, as “witness of the inner heart” means that we have the potential to enter into a dialogue that will go into the heart, working together, can create the latitude needed to explore heart matter that heal. I invite you to therapy process that has to opportunity provide a safe space for heart healing.
As a therapist, understanding what heart healing means, may take a while for a client to understand or trust a therapist, with the understanding, “one does not delve into matters of heart, too lightly” Matters of the heart, are undermined by stress, emotional, mental problems, understanding how I work, as “witness of the inner heart” means that we have the potential to enter into a dialogue that will go into the heart, working together, can create the latitude needed to explore heart matter that heal. I invite you to therapy process that has to opportunity provide a safe space for heart healing.
Catherine Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940 (Online Only)
Are you carrying an invisible weight from your past that keeps you feeling stuck or disconnected from your true self? When we didn’t receive the emotional support we needed in childhood, it had an invisible but profound effect on us as an adult, leaving you feeling empty, alone, and unsure of your worth. Over time, this emotional neglect can lead to life-long struggles with self-esteem, challenging relationships, lack of meaning or purpose, and even anxiety or depression. You've tried things to feel better, but as Rumi says, "maybe you're searching in the branches for what is found in the roots."
Are you carrying an invisible weight from your past that keeps you feeling stuck or disconnected from your true self? When we didn’t receive the emotional support we needed in childhood, it had an invisible but profound effect on us as an adult, leaving you feeling empty, alone, and unsure of your worth. Over time, this emotional neglect can lead to life-long struggles with self-esteem, challenging relationships, lack of meaning or purpose, and even anxiety or depression. You've tried things to feel better, but as Rumi says, "maybe you're searching in the branches for what is found in the roots."
Alison Poff Rydquist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
Hi! I'm Ali, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA. I work with children, teens, women, couples, and families. I implement a hybrid approach in therapy, offering both online and in person (outdoor) sessions based on your location in CA. I am an EMDR-trained therapist and working toward becoming a certified EMDR therapist as well. If you want more information, you can head over to my (NEW!) private practice website at www.alisonpofftherapy.com! I hope to talk to you soon!
Hi! I'm Ali, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA. I work with children, teens, women, couples, and families. I implement a hybrid approach in therapy, offering both online and in person (outdoor) sessions based on your location in CA. I am an EMDR-trained therapist and working toward becoming a certified EMDR therapist as well. If you want more information, you can head over to my (NEW!) private practice website at www.alisonpofftherapy.com! I hope to talk to you soon!
Barbara (Blaze) Lazarony
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, CHT, CTC, CNSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed in your neurodiverse relationship? Are you struggling to communicate effectively and fearing things might be slipping away? You're not alone. Many couples face these exact challenges, but there is hope. I specialize in counseling Neurodiverse couples and individuals, including those with Autism, ADHD, and Complex Trauma. With my extensive experience developing tailored communication strategies, I can help you and your partner create a more meaningful and positive connection, while holding a loving and supportive space.
Are you feeling overwhelmed in your neurodiverse relationship? Are you struggling to communicate effectively and fearing things might be slipping away? You're not alone. Many couples face these exact challenges, but there is hope. I specialize in counseling Neurodiverse couples and individuals, including those with Autism, ADHD, and Complex Trauma. With my extensive experience developing tailored communication strategies, I can help you and your partner create a more meaningful and positive connection, while holding a loving and supportive space.
Having made major life and career changes myself (from CPA to LMFT) gives me a unique ability to help clients who have emotional issues related to financial, career or life transition issues. I have also worked as a middle school counselor, which helps me in working with teens and families. My clinical areas of expertise include issues related to relationships and communication, career counseling, employment, education and money or life transition. I also work with depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss. I work with individuals, couples, families and adolescents.
Having made major life and career changes myself (from CPA to LMFT) gives me a unique ability to help clients who have emotional issues related to financial, career or life transition issues. I have also worked as a middle school counselor, which helps me in working with teens and families. My clinical areas of expertise include issues related to relationships and communication, career counseling, employment, education and money or life transition. I also work with depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss. I work with individuals, couples, families and adolescents.
Kara Cruz - Kara Cruz Psychotherapy & Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940 (Online Only)
I help women improve their relationship with SELF.
You are overwhelmed, burned out, stressed, irritable and no longer feel like yourself. You want to enjoy your life, but you are on edge, frustrated and exhausted. You may be struggling with the demands of work, home, parenting, your relationship, or just trying to find balance while "fitting it all in." You may have past trauma that you have not worked through because YOU are always the one taking care of others. You break promises and commitments to yourself, have a hard time trusting yourself and place more importance on pleasing and showing up for others. Anxiety, Trauma and ADHD Therapy and Wellness Groups for Women!
I help women improve their relationship with SELF.
You are overwhelmed, burned out, stressed, irritable and no longer feel like yourself. You want to enjoy your life, but you are on edge, frustrated and exhausted. You may be struggling with the demands of work, home, parenting, your relationship, or just trying to find balance while "fitting it all in." You may have past trauma that you have not worked through because YOU are always the one taking care of others. You break promises and commitments to yourself, have a hard time trusting yourself and place more importance on pleasing and showing up for others. Anxiety, Trauma and ADHD Therapy and Wellness Groups for Women!
Christina Shamah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
Are you searching for a sense of purpose, to better understand or be understood by others? Are you looking for support in making decisions more aligned with your values? I utilize an integrative counseling style tailored to your unique needs, providing the opportunity for you to tap into your strengths. Insight gained may provide you the opportunity to manage stressors and to make self driven choices in a balanced manner. Approaching life's most difficult challenges in a confidential way may allow you to work towards your goals, providing you the opportunity to safely delve into your relationship struggles.
Are you searching for a sense of purpose, to better understand or be understood by others? Are you looking for support in making decisions more aligned with your values? I utilize an integrative counseling style tailored to your unique needs, providing the opportunity for you to tap into your strengths. Insight gained may provide you the opportunity to manage stressors and to make self driven choices in a balanced manner. Approaching life's most difficult challenges in a confidential way may allow you to work towards your goals, providing you the opportunity to safely delve into your relationship struggles.
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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.