Female Therapists in Porter Ranch, CA
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Young people face unique hardships as they navigate the complexities of growing up in today's world. With a rich background at multiple community mental health clinics and some of California's most renowned children's hospitals, I'm well-versed in therapy services designed to help youth build strong emotional foundations and develop the insight they need to thrive. My clients tend to be young adults troubled by relationship difficulties, social pressures, academic/career responsibilities, and tumultuous life transitions. Many have the basic skills for managing life's challenges, but continue to feel "stuck" or unfulfilled.
Young people face unique hardships as they navigate the complexities of growing up in today's world. With a rich background at multiple community mental health clinics and some of California's most renowned children's hospitals, I'm well-versed in therapy services designed to help youth build strong emotional foundations and develop the insight they need to thrive. My clients tend to be young adults troubled by relationship difficulties, social pressures, academic/career responsibilities, and tumultuous life transitions. Many have the basic skills for managing life's challenges, but continue to feel "stuck" or unfulfilled.
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Ani M Varbedian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
Do you struggle with persistent anxiety or self-doubt that affects your ability to enjoy daily life and maintain meaningful relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands of parenting, juggling work responsibilities, or navigating challenging relationships? Are you exhausted by the pressure to live up to unrealistic standards, whether they're set by others or by yourself? Do you wonder if life could feel less chaotic and more fulfilling, but find yourself unsure of where to begin? Now more than ever, people are grappling with these challenges and feeling uncertain about finding peace and balance in their lives.
Do you struggle with persistent anxiety or self-doubt that affects your ability to enjoy daily life and maintain meaningful relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands of parenting, juggling work responsibilities, or navigating challenging relationships? Are you exhausted by the pressure to live up to unrealistic standards, whether they're set by others or by yourself? Do you wonder if life could feel less chaotic and more fulfilling, but find yourself unsure of where to begin? Now more than ever, people are grappling with these challenges and feeling uncertain about finding peace and balance in their lives.
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Caroline Kurkcuoglu MA MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
You have taken the first step in your healing process which is awareness that you want to make a change in your life. Because only YOU have the power to create the life that feels peaceful, rewarding and meaningful to you. I applaud you for your courage to seek help. It is a privilege for me to work with you and to guide you in your journey. In 25+ years of my practice, I have experienced some of the most powerful changes that take place in the psychotherapeutic process. I believe everyone has the inner capacity to better themselves.
You have taken the first step in your healing process which is awareness that you want to make a change in your life. Because only YOU have the power to create the life that feels peaceful, rewarding and meaningful to you. I applaud you for your courage to seek help. It is a privilege for me to work with you and to guide you in your journey. In 25+ years of my practice, I have experienced some of the most powerful changes that take place in the psychotherapeutic process. I believe everyone has the inner capacity to better themselves.
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Vanessa Cordero
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Porter Ranch, CA 91326 (Online Only)
Taking the first step of asking for help takes a tremendous amount of courage. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed; you are not alone in these feelings. I work with a warm, supportive, eclectic approach, where we will work together on achieving your goals so that you can get back to living life to the fullest. I am currently a Marriage and Family Therapist and School Psychologist. Therefore, I am familiar with how academic struggles can impact mental health and how mental health can impact academic success. I am fluent in English and Spanish and enjoy working with individuals between the ages of 14 and 18.
Taking the first step of asking for help takes a tremendous amount of courage. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed; you are not alone in these feelings. I work with a warm, supportive, eclectic approach, where we will work together on achieving your goals so that you can get back to living life to the fullest. I am currently a Marriage and Family Therapist and School Psychologist. Therefore, I am familiar with how academic struggles can impact mental health and how mental health can impact academic success. I am fluent in English and Spanish and enjoy working with individuals between the ages of 14 and 18.
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If today is the day you decide "excuses only sound good to those who make them", and you just can't make them anymore; then today is the day to make big changes and I am here to help you! As a Certified Professional Life Coach, I work with clients who will dig deep and work through the underlining issues that have held them back. We will explore possibilities clearing any obstacles you may struggle with changing your "Impossible" to "Possible". I am experienced, thoughtful, patient and insightful. I can help you overcome your challenges keeping you focused and motivated.
If today is the day you decide "excuses only sound good to those who make them", and you just can't make them anymore; then today is the day to make big changes and I am here to help you! As a Certified Professional Life Coach, I work with clients who will dig deep and work through the underlining issues that have held them back. We will explore possibilities clearing any obstacles you may struggle with changing your "Impossible" to "Possible". I am experienced, thoughtful, patient and insightful. I can help you overcome your challenges keeping you focused and motivated.
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I specialize in helping families heal their issues and relationships. I also work with teenage clients who are experiencing anxiety and need coping strategies. I listen carefully to my clients to understand what they are saying, not only on a conscious level, but on a subconscious level. In that way, I get a deeper understanding of what they actually want and what they need, and why.
I specialize in helping families heal their issues and relationships. I also work with teenage clients who are experiencing anxiety and need coping strategies. I listen carefully to my clients to understand what they are saying, not only on a conscious level, but on a subconscious level. In that way, I get a deeper understanding of what they actually want and what they need, and why.
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Currently accepting clients. I am a Latinx, Spanish speaking, and inclusive Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience working alongside individuals who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, relational challenges, stress, low-self esteem, intense emotions, and/or numbing patterns as a result of trauma, family dynamics, planned or unplanned pregnancies, parenting dissatisfaction, life changes, lifestyle patterns, or maybe you don’t know what it is or why, but you find it difficult to be in agency and live in authenticity.
Currently accepting clients. I am a Latinx, Spanish speaking, and inclusive Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience working alongside individuals who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, relational challenges, stress, low-self esteem, intense emotions, and/or numbing patterns as a result of trauma, family dynamics, planned or unplanned pregnancies, parenting dissatisfaction, life changes, lifestyle patterns, or maybe you don’t know what it is or why, but you find it difficult to be in agency and live in authenticity.
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Hi there, I'm Afsaneh. My name is Afsaneh Matloob and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSYD) based in Los Angeles, California. Currently, I am working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in treating depression, anxiety, stress management, and issues regarding infertility, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help my clients make improvements and start feeling better.
Hi there, I'm Afsaneh. My name is Afsaneh Matloob and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSYD) based in Los Angeles, California. Currently, I am working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in treating depression, anxiety, stress management, and issues regarding infertility, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help my clients make improvements and start feeling better.
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Patricia M. Gutierrez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(Services in Spanish available if needed) Processing difficult experiences with an empathic and informed therapist can make the process less difficult and can help diminish the impact symptoms are having on your every day life. My goal is to help you identify current challenges, learn new ways of coping, engaging and interacting, and empower you to make meaningful changes. Using evidenced-based approaches, I provide quality care, meet clients where they are at and tailor treatment plans to your current needs. I will promote a safe space where you can share your emotions and not feel judged when discussing your vulnerabilities.
(Services in Spanish available if needed) Processing difficult experiences with an empathic and informed therapist can make the process less difficult and can help diminish the impact symptoms are having on your every day life. My goal is to help you identify current challenges, learn new ways of coping, engaging and interacting, and empower you to make meaningful changes. Using evidenced-based approaches, I provide quality care, meet clients where they are at and tailor treatment plans to your current needs. I will promote a safe space where you can share your emotions and not feel judged when discussing your vulnerabilities.
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Alinne Butcher
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Porter Ranch, CA 91326 (Online Only)
You realize you’re not happy anymore. Somewhere between chasing your dreams and surviving everyday life, you lost some parts of yourself. And now, for whatever reason, you feel unfulfilled and empty. It’s like you’re trapped in Groundhog Day, repeating the same patterns, thoughts, problems, tasks, and even arguments—it’s all so repetitive and endless. You’re wanting more passion, depth, and happiness in life, but you're not sure where to start.
You realize you’re not happy anymore. Somewhere between chasing your dreams and surviving everyday life, you lost some parts of yourself. And now, for whatever reason, you feel unfulfilled and empty. It’s like you’re trapped in Groundhog Day, repeating the same patterns, thoughts, problems, tasks, and even arguments—it’s all so repetitive and endless. You’re wanting more passion, depth, and happiness in life, but you're not sure where to start.
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Dawn Crugnale Ebner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Porter Ranch, CA 91326 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you are walking on eggshells all the time and find yourself overthinking everything? You spend so much time trying to please others that you do not even know what you want anymore…and forget decision making! Every task takes so long you dread starting anything. Your to do list is getting longer and you feel angry and irritated with everyone. You feel people take advantage of you. You do not trust your own feelings, so you have given up even trying to ask for what you want. Even in the few times you express anger to someone, you find them talking you out of it. You wonder why you brought up the issue at all.
Do you feel like you are walking on eggshells all the time and find yourself overthinking everything? You spend so much time trying to please others that you do not even know what you want anymore…and forget decision making! Every task takes so long you dread starting anything. Your to do list is getting longer and you feel angry and irritated with everyone. You feel people take advantage of you. You do not trust your own feelings, so you have given up even trying to ask for what you want. Even in the few times you express anger to someone, you find them talking you out of it. You wonder why you brought up the issue at all.
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Selina Marie Galvan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My expertise is working with children, adolescents, adults and families. My focus as a therapist is to empower my clients to feel in control of their lives and have self-confidence to make positive life changes. I work collaboratively with my clients in creating goals and helping guide them with kindness and compassion. Working with families my goal is to improve communication and foster healthy relationships within the family system.
I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My expertise is working with children, adolescents, adults and families. My focus as a therapist is to empower my clients to feel in control of their lives and have self-confidence to make positive life changes. I work collaboratively with my clients in creating goals and helping guide them with kindness and compassion. Working with families my goal is to improve communication and foster healthy relationships within the family system.
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Denise Richman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
Having a safe place and a compassionate person with whom to share our struggles, concerns and hopes can help enormously to heal, find relief, and create more joy and satisfaction in our lives. I provide professional, high quality therapy, counseling and coaching, and I am dedicated to serving the needs of my clients. Offices in Porter Ranch, and Santa Clarita.
Having a safe place and a compassionate person with whom to share our struggles, concerns and hopes can help enormously to heal, find relief, and create more joy and satisfaction in our lives. I provide professional, high quality therapy, counseling and coaching, and I am dedicated to serving the needs of my clients. Offices in Porter Ranch, and Santa Clarita.
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We all want to live our best life possible with joy and vitality. Sometimes physical, emotional, psychological, or other limitations make it challenging to do so. Recovering from the setbacks and losses of the coronavirus pandemic has been difficult for some people facing the ongoing impact of long Covid or the grief of losing loved ones. The hostile political climate and wars around the world create even greater unrest, anxiety, and a lack of safety. You want to get back on track and need a partner to walk with you through this. It isn’t too late. I trust that we will get through whatever you are facing together. You are not alone.
We all want to live our best life possible with joy and vitality. Sometimes physical, emotional, psychological, or other limitations make it challenging to do so. Recovering from the setbacks and losses of the coronavirus pandemic has been difficult for some people facing the ongoing impact of long Covid or the grief of losing loved ones. The hostile political climate and wars around the world create even greater unrest, anxiety, and a lack of safety. You want to get back on track and need a partner to walk with you through this. It isn’t too late. I trust that we will get through whatever you are facing together. You are not alone.
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Myrna Isela Aguirre-Bashyam
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Porter Ranch, CA 91326 (Online Only)
Consultas disponibles en español. Are you undergoing a major life transition? A survivor of a traumatic experience? Do you find yourself worrying, irritable or just not the same anymore? You are not alone and you can heal! I offer a free fifteen-minute phone consultation where together we can explore your goals, and hopefully begin your healing journey.My name is Myrna, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I currently provide counseling services to children, adolescents and adults who mostly present with trauma related symptomatology, anxiety and depression.
Consultas disponibles en español. Are you undergoing a major life transition? A survivor of a traumatic experience? Do you find yourself worrying, irritable or just not the same anymore? You are not alone and you can heal! I offer a free fifteen-minute phone consultation where together we can explore your goals, and hopefully begin your healing journey.My name is Myrna, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I currently provide counseling services to children, adolescents and adults who mostly present with trauma related symptomatology, anxiety and depression.
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Sandra Liu
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Porter Ranch, CA 91326 (Online Only)
Do you long for a space to break free from emotional burdens, rebuild self-awareness, and rediscover the joy and spirit within you? Life often presents challenges that weigh us down, leaving us feeling lost and disconnected from our true selves. These struggles may come in many forms – from anxiety and depression to relationship issues and personal crises. During these times, we may feel overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure of how to move forward.
Do you long for a space to break free from emotional burdens, rebuild self-awareness, and rediscover the joy and spirit within you? Life often presents challenges that weigh us down, leaving us feeling lost and disconnected from our true selves. These struggles may come in many forms – from anxiety and depression to relationship issues and personal crises. During these times, we may feel overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure of how to move forward.
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Jill Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Porter Ranch, CA 91326 (Online Only)
I have counseled adults, teens, children and families for over 20 years. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief/loss, and anger management; children/teens with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, ADHD, disruptive behavior, anger management, social skills training, effects of divorce; parents/families with improving communication skills, co-parenting their children, and helping blended families.
I have counseled adults, teens, children and families for over 20 years. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief/loss, and anger management; children/teens with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, ADHD, disruptive behavior, anger management, social skills training, effects of divorce; parents/families with improving communication skills, co-parenting their children, and helping blended families.
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You’ve done everything you know to do to help yourself and nothing is working anymore. You’re stuck in repeating patterns and feel like you’re not moving forward. I want you to know you don’t have to keep living this way! Working with me, you will discover a new way to restore yourself in mind, body and spirit.
You’ve done everything you know to do to help yourself and nothing is working anymore. You’re stuck in repeating patterns and feel like you’re not moving forward. I want you to know you don’t have to keep living this way! Working with me, you will discover a new way to restore yourself in mind, body and spirit.
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Selin Fidantek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
I authored the book, "Attachment-Based Strategies to Improve Self-Esteem..." in 2013. I am here for you and your family to achieve positive results and feel better quickly so that you can continue to have the relationships in your life that you desire and also need.
I authored the book, "Attachment-Based Strategies to Improve Self-Esteem..." in 2013. I am here for you and your family to achieve positive results and feel better quickly so that you can continue to have the relationships in your life that you desire and also need.
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Madison Dennis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Porter Ranch, CA 91326 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working as a therapist in outpatient clinic and inpatient residential settings where I have treated adults, adolescents, couples, and families who were struggling with issues ranging from trauma to depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders, and disordered eating. I help individuals and families navigate challenges, heal, and create meaningful lives. For more information, please see my website: www.westcoastintegrative.com.
I have extensive experience working as a therapist in outpatient clinic and inpatient residential settings where I have treated adults, adolescents, couples, and families who were struggling with issues ranging from trauma to depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders, and disordered eating. I help individuals and families navigate challenges, heal, and create meaningful lives. For more information, please see my website: www.westcoastintegrative.com.
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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.