Female Therapists in Penngrove, CA
Susan Pease Gadoua
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Penngrove, CA 94951 (Online Only)
Marriage is complicated. When trouble starts, most couples try to fix it on their own. That's a good thing. The problems come when the couple isn't able to repair what's broken, yet they don't seek professional help soon enough. One study reports that most couples wait six years before going into therapy. By then, the layers of pain have piled up. <> After working with couples for many years, I've developed a unique method of untangling the hurt and getting to the heart of the matter. Most couples can heal relatively quickly and enjoy lasting results.
Marriage is complicated. When trouble starts, most couples try to fix it on their own. That's a good thing. The problems come when the couple isn't able to repair what's broken, yet they don't seek professional help soon enough. One study reports that most couples wait six years before going into therapy. By then, the layers of pain have piled up. <> After working with couples for many years, I've developed a unique method of untangling the hurt and getting to the heart of the matter. Most couples can heal relatively quickly and enjoy lasting results.
The therapeutic encounter is a unique collaborative journey. We cannot control what crosses our path, but we can see ourselves as brave enough to face it. People come to me when they are in struggling or stuck and want to improve their life, hope and relationships. I provide a safe space to explore issues with food, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, self-worth, loss and creativity. I love to work with couples using Emotion Focused Therapy. I am insight minded. I can help you face fears, own longings, repair hurt, deepen connection, renew dreams. I can hold your story. I am trauma-informed. I won't shy away from the hard stuff.
The therapeutic encounter is a unique collaborative journey. We cannot control what crosses our path, but we can see ourselves as brave enough to face it. People come to me when they are in struggling or stuck and want to improve their life, hope and relationships. I provide a safe space to explore issues with food, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, self-worth, loss and creativity. I love to work with couples using Emotion Focused Therapy. I am insight minded. I can help you face fears, own longings, repair hurt, deepen connection, renew dreams. I can hold your story. I am trauma-informed. I won't shy away from the hard stuff.
Florence Landau
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Penngrove, CA 94951 (Online Only)
I believe in your inherent strength, wisdom, resilience, creativity and ability to heal. I believe in your right to have a beautiful life, filled with joy, love, vitality, and healthy relationships (with yourself and others). I believe that this life is precious, (it is not a dress rehearsal), so let's get you on the path to start feeling better NOW! Together, within a nurturing therapeutic relationship, I hold space for you to safely look at, learn from and move through your hurt and stuck places. I teach you tools to gently connect with your body and heart again, and cheer you on as you heal, grow and blossom!
I believe in your inherent strength, wisdom, resilience, creativity and ability to heal. I believe in your right to have a beautiful life, filled with joy, love, vitality, and healthy relationships (with yourself and others). I believe that this life is precious, (it is not a dress rehearsal), so let's get you on the path to start feeling better NOW! Together, within a nurturing therapeutic relationship, I hold space for you to safely look at, learn from and move through your hurt and stuck places. I teach you tools to gently connect with your body and heart again, and cheer you on as you heal, grow and blossom!
It is complicated to chose a therapist from such a long list of possibilities. It is equally challenging to tell you about my work in a few short paragraphs! Nevertheless, here I go: I can help with anxiety, depression, grief, lack of direction, life transitions - marriage, divorce, life threatening illness, empty nest - as well as early trauma, spiritual crisis and sexuality issues. I also specialize in the integration of psychedelic experiences and hold a Certificate in Psychedelic Therapy and Research from CIIS. I am fairly interactive and I maintain a sense of humor, even in the midst of very difficult situations.
It is complicated to chose a therapist from such a long list of possibilities. It is equally challenging to tell you about my work in a few short paragraphs! Nevertheless, here I go: I can help with anxiety, depression, grief, lack of direction, life transitions - marriage, divorce, life threatening illness, empty nest - as well as early trauma, spiritual crisis and sexuality issues. I also specialize in the integration of psychedelic experiences and hold a Certificate in Psychedelic Therapy and Research from CIIS. I am fairly interactive and I maintain a sense of humor, even in the midst of very difficult situations.
Key Insights Counseling is a boutique counseling center located conveniently in Rohnert Park, California. Our services are available in person and via telehealth. We have recently expanded our staff and have new associates on staff ready and willing to take new clients. We can provide child, family, couple and individual counseling treating a wide variety of issues. Fees for services under our associates start at $125 for children/family and individuals and $175 for couples (90 minute sessions). Unforunately at this time we can not accept insurance for services provided by associates.
Key Insights Counseling is a boutique counseling center located conveniently in Rohnert Park, California. Our services are available in person and via telehealth. We have recently expanded our staff and have new associates on staff ready and willing to take new clients. We can provide child, family, couple and individual counseling treating a wide variety of issues. Fees for services under our associates start at $125 for children/family and individuals and $175 for couples (90 minute sessions). Unforunately at this time we can not accept insurance for services provided by associates.
I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for individual adults, especially women, who are struggling with low self-confidence, stress, anxiety, perfectionism, a harsh internal critic and work life balance. I work to help my clients not only address their current symptoms, but also understand where those symptoms are stemming from for enduring, long term change. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I am collaborative, relational and empathic. I most frequently use Relational Psychodynamic Therapy, a Feminist and Narrative perspective, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy & Mindfulness.
I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for individual adults, especially women, who are struggling with low self-confidence, stress, anxiety, perfectionism, a harsh internal critic and work life balance. I work to help my clients not only address their current symptoms, but also understand where those symptoms are stemming from for enduring, long term change. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I am collaborative, relational and empathic. I most frequently use Relational Psychodynamic Therapy, a Feminist and Narrative perspective, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy & Mindfulness.
BJ Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Penngrove, CA 94951
Not accepting new clients
During my more than 25 years of being a therapist, I have learned the importance of deep listening and the power of compassion. My goal is to create an emotionally safe and respectful relationship. This relationship gives us the container to hold any/all of the issues you are struggling with - anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, loss. Working through and healing these wounds does take time. The result is a fully integrated sense of self, which brings you more mastery of emotions and conflict, increased self confidence, and more compassion for self and others.
During my more than 25 years of being a therapist, I have learned the importance of deep listening and the power of compassion. My goal is to create an emotionally safe and respectful relationship. This relationship gives us the container to hold any/all of the issues you are struggling with - anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, loss. Working through and healing these wounds does take time. The result is a fully integrated sense of self, which brings you more mastery of emotions and conflict, increased self confidence, and more compassion for self and others.
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GWhitlock- New Leaf Counseling and Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (Online Only)
Welcome: I see you juggling work, family, relationships, and cultural identity while your self care has been placed on the back burner. As a woman of color, you may find yourself working twice as hard yet often getting half as much for your trouble. You want to live a full juicy life yet find yourself feeling stuck. I see you and I've got your back. It is my passion to support and encourage women (and a few sensitive men) who are ready to move past surviving to thriving. I work with women of all races and I am especially passionate in supporting Black Women and WOC who are desiring to be seen and heard.
Welcome: I see you juggling work, family, relationships, and cultural identity while your self care has been placed on the back burner. As a woman of color, you may find yourself working twice as hard yet often getting half as much for your trouble. You want to live a full juicy life yet find yourself feeling stuck. I see you and I've got your back. It is my passion to support and encourage women (and a few sensitive men) who are ready to move past surviving to thriving. I work with women of all races and I am especially passionate in supporting Black Women and WOC who are desiring to be seen and heard.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialization in Art Therapy. I specialize in working with clients with anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem/image issues, life transitions, women’s issues, parenting concerns, and family dynamics. I help enhance communication skills and create a safe and collaborative space to process and work through what is bringing you into therapy. I utilize a collaborative approach to therapy, engaging in treatment approaches from multiple systems depending on each client's needs.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialization in Art Therapy. I specialize in working with clients with anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem/image issues, life transitions, women’s issues, parenting concerns, and family dynamics. I help enhance communication skills and create a safe and collaborative space to process and work through what is bringing you into therapy. I utilize a collaborative approach to therapy, engaging in treatment approaches from multiple systems depending on each client's needs.
Jenny Diane Patterson-Kerr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Waitlist for new clients
Namaste! Have you ever been told, "You're too sensitive. Get over it, move on!" Do you process events deeply, noticing nuances? Do you have strong emotions of anger, sadness, guilt, worry? Do other people's moods affect you? At times is your environment too loud, bright, or overstimulating? Have you used sex, relationships, food, shopping, etc. as a way to self-soothe to the point of over-indulgence or addiction? You may be a Highly Sensitive Person or HSP. HSPs can have higher rates of anxiety, depression and overwhelm. By developing skills like self-compassion, mind/body /spirit connection, you can thrive rather than just survive.
Namaste! Have you ever been told, "You're too sensitive. Get over it, move on!" Do you process events deeply, noticing nuances? Do you have strong emotions of anger, sadness, guilt, worry? Do other people's moods affect you? At times is your environment too loud, bright, or overstimulating? Have you used sex, relationships, food, shopping, etc. as a way to self-soothe to the point of over-indulgence or addiction? You may be a Highly Sensitive Person or HSP. HSPs can have higher rates of anxiety, depression and overwhelm. By developing skills like self-compassion, mind/body /spirit connection, you can thrive rather than just survive.
Cheryl Jern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MFT
Verified Verified
Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (Online Only)
Psychotherapy can dramatically change your life. It can help you find hope out of hopelessness and meaning out of suffering. Sometimes we just need a helping hand. For over 40 years, I've been helping clients move from self-doubt, fear and judgment to a place of healing and self-acceptance. I have a special interest in working with individuals with chronic illness; individuals suffering from grief and loss; and the issues of aging.
Psychotherapy can dramatically change your life. It can help you find hope out of hopelessness and meaning out of suffering. Sometimes we just need a helping hand. For over 40 years, I've been helping clients move from self-doubt, fear and judgment to a place of healing and self-acceptance. I have a special interest in working with individuals with chronic illness; individuals suffering from grief and loss; and the issues of aging.
Are you anxious/depressed, overthinking, and not sleeping well? I was waking up at 3 a.m. and not being able to go back to sleep until I discovered ALPHA-STIM, It uses safe and effective Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation to dramatically reduce anxiety, insomnia and depression. One of my clients was able to cut back on medication. If you would like to use ALPHA-STIM along with therapy, give me a call. You can try it and see for yourself how effective it is. You can also look it up on the internet for further information and clarification.
Are you anxious/depressed, overthinking, and not sleeping well? I was waking up at 3 a.m. and not being able to go back to sleep until I discovered ALPHA-STIM, It uses safe and effective Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation to dramatically reduce anxiety, insomnia and depression. One of my clients was able to cut back on medication. If you would like to use ALPHA-STIM along with therapy, give me a call. You can try it and see for yourself how effective it is. You can also look it up on the internet for further information and clarification.
Kimi Bishop
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rohnert Park, CA 94926
Do you often feel like something is holding you back from your fullest potential? Are you stuck in repetitive patterns that don’t serve you? Do you want to have a better relationship with yourself? In my therapy practice, we will feel into these questions as well as look at and build on practical ways to work with life’s many challenges. Through mindful inquiry, curiosity and kind humor, we’ll together create a space that is safe and expansive, that will allow you to find yourself in new and exciting ways.
Do you often feel like something is holding you back from your fullest potential? Are you stuck in repetitive patterns that don’t serve you? Do you want to have a better relationship with yourself? In my therapy practice, we will feel into these questions as well as look at and build on practical ways to work with life’s many challenges. Through mindful inquiry, curiosity and kind humor, we’ll together create a space that is safe and expansive, that will allow you to find yourself in new and exciting ways.
Everyone experiences challenges and problems in life. Therapy is a great place for growth, healing, and overcoming obstacles in a safe, confidential, and warm environment.
I can help you understand and solve (or resolve) repetitive problems; find new ways of handling and understanding situations and relationships; and guide you in developing skills by utilizing your strengths.
I use a collaborative, interactive and strength based approach. Beginning therapy can be difficult for some and I try my best to make my clients feel comfortable with my liberal use of warmth and humor. We will set goals and follow up on them.
Everyone experiences challenges and problems in life. Therapy is a great place for growth, healing, and overcoming obstacles in a safe, confidential, and warm environment.
I can help you understand and solve (or resolve) repetitive problems; find new ways of handling and understanding situations and relationships; and guide you in developing skills by utilizing your strengths.
I use a collaborative, interactive and strength based approach. Beginning therapy can be difficult for some and I try my best to make my clients feel comfortable with my liberal use of warmth and humor. We will set goals and follow up on them.
Kathleen Acosta Ekins, LCSW. I have been doing therapy with children, families, and adults for over 20 years. I work with clients who are experiencing childhood trauma, adult anxiety, depression, PTSD, life transitions, and grief. I use talk therapy as the main way I work with adults, with children I use play therapy and talk therapy. I use talk therapy (psychodynamic therapy) as the main way I work with adults, with children I use play therapy and talk therapy. I have been trained in many different approaches; trauma-informed therapy is one of the main modalities I use.
Kathleen Acosta Ekins, LCSW. I have been doing therapy with children, families, and adults for over 20 years. I work with clients who are experiencing childhood trauma, adult anxiety, depression, PTSD, life transitions, and grief. I use talk therapy as the main way I work with adults, with children I use play therapy and talk therapy. I use talk therapy (psychodynamic therapy) as the main way I work with adults, with children I use play therapy and talk therapy. I have been trained in many different approaches; trauma-informed therapy is one of the main modalities I use.
Practice areas include: diagnostics and understanding of complex issues including mood and thought disorders, trauma, substance abuse, marital and family struggles, phase of life challenges and aging & cognitive decline. Specialty work offered for identity-based communities. Practice limited to telehealth/online sessions only.
Practice areas include: diagnostics and understanding of complex issues including mood and thought disorders, trauma, substance abuse, marital and family struggles, phase of life challenges and aging & cognitive decline. Specialty work offered for identity-based communities. Practice limited to telehealth/online sessions only.
Louisa Gluck LMFT : Buddhist Psychology
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Rohnert Park, CA 94926 (Online Only)
You deserve a compassionate therapist. Someone with whom you feel safe, secure and connected. Whether you are in college, a single parent, a busy professional, someone who has never experienced therapy before, please call for an initial consultation. My goal is to support you and guide you to live from your heart and authenticity.
You deserve a compassionate therapist. Someone with whom you feel safe, secure and connected. Whether you are in college, a single parent, a busy professional, someone who has never experienced therapy before, please call for an initial consultation. My goal is to support you and guide you to live from your heart and authenticity.
Mariela Hernandez, LCSW, MPH I am a bilingual first generation Latinx therapist with a passion for connection. I hope to help heal generational trauma, teach concrete tools for coping with life’s challenges, and help you feel seen and heard.
Mariela Hernandez, LCSW, MPH I am a bilingual first generation Latinx therapist with a passion for connection. I hope to help heal generational trauma, teach concrete tools for coping with life’s challenges, and help you feel seen and heard.
Hi there, I'm Rebecca! I utilize a system approach with cognitive behavior interventions to support the client as we discuss and move through issues that are blocking the way to mentally thriving! With over 20 years experience in the mental health field, my focus has been on the systems we exist in and how they affect us individually, as couples and as families. I currently focus my tele-health practice on individuals and couples.
Hi there, I'm Rebecca! I utilize a system approach with cognitive behavior interventions to support the client as we discuss and move through issues that are blocking the way to mentally thriving! With over 20 years experience in the mental health field, my focus has been on the systems we exist in and how they affect us individually, as couples and as families. I currently focus my tele-health practice on individuals and couples.
My practice is full. I offer both in person (local) and telehealth throughout California. I enjoy working with clients who are wanting to work on areas they struggle with or wanting to feel better in general. I strive to help clients find balance, work on making changes, and help them be the best version of themselves. I offer a conversational, supportive atmosphere which allows freedom to be open while making the changes desired. I enjoy working with clients wanting to grow and heal. Give me a call to find out more today!
My practice is full. I offer both in person (local) and telehealth throughout California. I enjoy working with clients who are wanting to work on areas they struggle with or wanting to feel better in general. I strive to help clients find balance, work on making changes, and help them be the best version of themselves. I offer a conversational, supportive atmosphere which allows freedom to be open while making the changes desired. I enjoy working with clients wanting to grow and heal. Give me a call to find out more today!
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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.