Career Counseling Therapists in Porterville, CA
Hello, I’m Dr. Selina Barnett, licensed psychologist. My approach to therapy is client-focused Christian therapy specializing in anxiety and depression. I work with clients between the ages of 16 - 99. Utilizing ERT, CBT/trauma informed, SFT, motivational interviewing, and symptom management. People often talked to me like they knew me for years. I began to wonder if there was a way, I could make a career of helping others. Opportunities in psychology soon presented themselves and the rest is history.
Hello, I’m Dr. Selina Barnett, licensed psychologist. My approach to therapy is client-focused Christian therapy specializing in anxiety and depression. I work with clients between the ages of 16 - 99. Utilizing ERT, CBT/trauma informed, SFT, motivational interviewing, and symptom management. People often talked to me like they knew me for years. I began to wonder if there was a way, I could make a career of helping others. Opportunities in psychology soon presented themselves and the rest is history.
Life transitions such as a marriage, divorce, having a new baby, or career changes.
Hi, I am Alice Filmus, a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed for 15 years. A personal belief that I have is, everyone has something valuable to offer, and with unconditional empathy, compassion, and therapeutic guidance a person's fullest happiest potential can be achieved.
Life transitions such as a marriage, divorce, having a new baby, or career changes.
Hi, I am Alice Filmus, a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed for 15 years. A personal belief that I have is, everyone has something valuable to offer, and with unconditional empathy, compassion, and therapeutic guidance a person's fullest happiest potential can be achieved.
I have extensive training in evidence-based treatments and have spent the majority of my career working with the following: Self-Esteem, Relationship/Peer/School Issues, Family Systems/Multicultural, Depression, Anxiety, and Educational and Learning Disability.
My name is Michelle Lee and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (145797). I have been working with children, teens, adults, and families since 2015 and I am passionate about mental health. I support individuals to understand that they are not their symptoms and focus on empowering them to meet the unmet needs behind these symptoms and realize strengths, on their journey to creating more life satisfaction. My therapeutic approach is centered around the belief that each individual is unique and therefore has a unique set of underlying needs and values that deserve to be nurtured.
I have extensive training in evidence-based treatments and have spent the majority of my career working with the following: Self-Esteem, Relationship/Peer/School Issues, Family Systems/Multicultural, Depression, Anxiety, and Educational and Learning Disability.
My name is Michelle Lee and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (145797). I have been working with children, teens, adults, and families since 2015 and I am passionate about mental health. I support individuals to understand that they are not their symptoms and focus on empowering them to meet the unmet needs behind these symptoms and realize strengths, on their journey to creating more life satisfaction. My therapeutic approach is centered around the belief that each individual is unique and therefore has a unique set of underlying needs and values that deserve to be nurtured.
My name is Robert (Bob) Hehrlein; I practice psychotherapy under my California, Marriage, and Family Therapist license. I have over 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field, initially working as an addiction counselor, which led to self-employment as a recovery/life coach. After that, I worked as a therapist for mentally ill outpatients, providing psychoeducation to groups on topics such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.Some of the issues that I processed with my group members involved anxiety, depression, anger management, and healthy relationships.
My name is Robert (Bob) Hehrlein; I practice psychotherapy under my California, Marriage, and Family Therapist license. I have over 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field, initially working as an addiction counselor, which led to self-employment as a recovery/life coach. After that, I worked as a therapist for mentally ill outpatients, providing psychoeducation to groups on topics such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.Some of the issues that I processed with my group members involved anxiety, depression, anger management, and healthy relationships.
Hello, grateful to have crossed paths- I'm Sonya Jesus, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have 12 years of experience in the mental health field. I am bilingual; one of my greatest passions is working with the Spanish-speaking community. I pride myself in being culturally sensitive, person-centered, and utilize a variety of treatment modalities to address your needs and provide helpful interventions to support you outside of our sessions.
Hello, grateful to have crossed paths- I'm Sonya Jesus, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have 12 years of experience in the mental health field. I am bilingual; one of my greatest passions is working with the Spanish-speaking community. I pride myself in being culturally sensitive, person-centered, and utilize a variety of treatment modalities to address your needs and provide helpful interventions to support you outside of our sessions.
Joni Carrasco
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Porterville, CA 93257
Building self-awareness is often a hard place to start.
Building self-awareness is often a hard place to start.
Michelle Ho, LMFT. my focus is on couples, individuals, and family relationships. I'm able to work with a variety of population including adults and children. I will meet the clients wherever they are at. I do not have a specific approach. I'm very open and transparent. I allowed all sessions in a safe environment. I love working with people. My purpose in life is to make a difference in the world.
Michelle Ho, LMFT. my focus is on couples, individuals, and family relationships. I'm able to work with a variety of population including adults and children. I will meet the clients wherever they are at. I do not have a specific approach. I'm very open and transparent. I allowed all sessions in a safe environment. I love working with people. My purpose in life is to make a difference in the world.
Hello! My name is Cianna Edge. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is very person-centered and customized to your direct issue and struggles. I work mostly with depression and anxiety and increasing coping mechanisms. I work mostly with depression, anxiety, and those struggling with suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviors. However, I also have a great amount of experience and training working with family conflict and couples counseling. In my couples work I have done marital conflict and growth as well as premarital counseling.
Hello! My name is Cianna Edge. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is very person-centered and customized to your direct issue and struggles. I work mostly with depression and anxiety and increasing coping mechanisms. I work mostly with depression, anxiety, and those struggling with suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviors. However, I also have a great amount of experience and training working with family conflict and couples counseling. In my couples work I have done marital conflict and growth as well as premarital counseling.
Ashley Bird
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Porterville, CA 93257 (Online Only)
You're wrestling with trauma & anxiety, longing for peace amidst daily struggles. Past experiences weigh heavily, hindering your daily life. You crave peace, stability, & empowerment to overcome triggers, build resilience, & cultivate inner peace for a fulfilling life. This journey will empower you to break free from the shackles of the past, embracing each day with renewed strength and vitality. You deserve to live without the weight of past trauma holding you back. Together, we'll navigate this journey, empowering you to reclaim control over your life and thrive despite the challenges you've faced.
You're wrestling with trauma & anxiety, longing for peace amidst daily struggles. Past experiences weigh heavily, hindering your daily life. You crave peace, stability, & empowerment to overcome triggers, build resilience, & cultivate inner peace for a fulfilling life. This journey will empower you to break free from the shackles of the past, embracing each day with renewed strength and vitality. You deserve to live without the weight of past trauma holding you back. Together, we'll navigate this journey, empowering you to reclaim control over your life and thrive despite the challenges you've faced.
Hello, I am Äˈjilā, pronounced (Ah-Ji-Lay). I have been practicing therapy for 20 years. My main clinical focus is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT includes providing homework; therapy isn't for the therapist to "fix" things but to provide you with the tools you can apply in your everyday life to help you succeed. Homework also helps to keep you on track between sessions. CBT has been proven effective for a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship, communication, trauma, and other mental health concerns.
Hello, I am Äˈjilā, pronounced (Ah-Ji-Lay). I have been practicing therapy for 20 years. My main clinical focus is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT includes providing homework; therapy isn't for the therapist to "fix" things but to provide you with the tools you can apply in your everyday life to help you succeed. Homework also helps to keep you on track between sessions. CBT has been proven effective for a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship, communication, trauma, and other mental health concerns.
As a therapist, you are my priority. Through talk therapy, we explore your thoughts/feelings and how your thoughts/feelings come out in your behavior and interactions with others. Understanding your unique goals, values, and challenges allow me to become your ally in helping you reach your optimum mental health. Assisting with care and hope is my commitment to you.
As a therapist, you are my priority. Through talk therapy, we explore your thoughts/feelings and how your thoughts/feelings come out in your behavior and interactions with others. Understanding your unique goals, values, and challenges allow me to become your ally in helping you reach your optimum mental health. Assisting with care and hope is my commitment to you.
Life is a balance of holding on and letting go. As a therapist, I am dedicated to empowering clients throughout their journey of growth and self-healing and helping them let go of things that no longer serve them including anxiety, stress, and depression.
Life is a balance of holding on and letting go. As a therapist, I am dedicated to empowering clients throughout their journey of growth and self-healing and helping them let go of things that no longer serve them including anxiety, stress, and depression.
I'm Henry Venter, a licensed psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY18428) with over 25 years of experience. My approach to therapy is practical and focused on empowering clients to achieve their desired life. My clients span various age groups, from young adults to older individuals, who come seeking help with challenges that hinder their desired quality of life. I am most effective with clients who actively engage in therapy, willingly process information between sessions, and complete assigned tasks.
I'm Henry Venter, a licensed psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY18428) with over 25 years of experience. My approach to therapy is practical and focused on empowering clients to achieve their desired life. My clients span various age groups, from young adults to older individuals, who come seeking help with challenges that hinder their desired quality of life. I am most effective with clients who actively engage in therapy, willingly process information between sessions, and complete assigned tasks.
Hi, my name is Kimberly Ignacio and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working professionally in the fields of mental health and social services for 10+ years. The work and personal experiences encountered have helped me to empathize with my clients in hopes to build understanding and point out alternative perspectives to be observed. I apply an integrative approach compromised of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, and is Client Centered.
Hi, my name is Kimberly Ignacio and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working professionally in the fields of mental health and social services for 10+ years. The work and personal experiences encountered have helped me to empathize with my clients in hopes to build understanding and point out alternative perspectives to be observed. I apply an integrative approach compromised of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, and is Client Centered.
I believe that the power of vulnerability is one of our greatest strengths and ultimately can provide us with a deeper sense of self, security, comfort, and more compassionate towards one another. Coming from a strength-based form of doing therapy and providing support to others, I work to provide my clients with a sense of validation and comfort. As a cis male that identifies as Latinx and as a proud member of the LGBTQIA community, I am able to hold the experience of living in many diverse, cross-cultural emotional experiences that we sometimes may not even know how to begin to understand.
I believe that the power of vulnerability is one of our greatest strengths and ultimately can provide us with a deeper sense of self, security, comfort, and more compassionate towards one another. Coming from a strength-based form of doing therapy and providing support to others, I work to provide my clients with a sense of validation and comfort. As a cis male that identifies as Latinx and as a proud member of the LGBTQIA community, I am able to hold the experience of living in many diverse, cross-cultural emotional experiences that we sometimes may not even know how to begin to understand.
Online Therapists
Frances Echeverria Logan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pinedale, CA 93650 (Online Only)
In its most basic form, my goal is to work myself out of a job with my clients once they feel confident and capable of full engagement.
We want to feel safe, secure and connected to ourselves, our families/friends and our communities. Obstacles to doing so can include circumstances outside of our control and also the results of our own learned patterns and behaviors. Therapy is an integral part of healing past trauma, validating one's thoughts/feelings/emotions, identifying dysfunctional patterns of engagement and learning new skills to cope. Through work with a therapist, it is possible to shape a life and relationships that include confidence, calm and presence that is so often missed in the busyness of society today.
In its most basic form, my goal is to work myself out of a job with my clients once they feel confident and capable of full engagement.
We want to feel safe, secure and connected to ourselves, our families/friends and our communities. Obstacles to doing so can include circumstances outside of our control and also the results of our own learned patterns and behaviors. Therapy is an integral part of healing past trauma, validating one's thoughts/feelings/emotions, identifying dysfunctional patterns of engagement and learning new skills to cope. Through work with a therapist, it is possible to shape a life and relationships that include confidence, calm and presence that is so often missed in the busyness of society today.
I specialize in supporting clients between ages 6-75 from the Asian Pacific Islander community. I am experienced in guiding individuals and families through life’s challenges: infertility, pregnancy and new parenthood, parenting older children, caring for aging parents, work-life balance, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship boundaries, trauma, or other major life transitions. Together, we can address health concerns, work and career issues, and the quest for life balance. My approach is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and tailored to your unique needs, helping you find resilience and harmony in your journey.
I specialize in supporting clients between ages 6-75 from the Asian Pacific Islander community. I am experienced in guiding individuals and families through life’s challenges: infertility, pregnancy and new parenthood, parenting older children, caring for aging parents, work-life balance, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship boundaries, trauma, or other major life transitions. Together, we can address health concerns, work and career issues, and the quest for life balance. My approach is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and tailored to your unique needs, helping you find resilience and harmony in your journey.
Flower J Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bakersfield, CA 93301 (Online Only)
Over the course of my career, I have worked with adults who have been diagnosed with chronic illnesses, mental health including depression, anxiety, as well as with substance abuse.
Therapy can be a way to get us back on track. I offer support and guidance with compassion. I believe in building a non-judgmental relationship with clients in order to reach autonomy, self-awareness, and empowerment.
Over the course of my career, I have worked with adults who have been diagnosed with chronic illnesses, mental health including depression, anxiety, as well as with substance abuse.
Therapy can be a way to get us back on track. I offer support and guidance with compassion. I believe in building a non-judgmental relationship with clients in order to reach autonomy, self-awareness, and empowerment.
Anger Management, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Child, Depression, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sports Performance, Women's Issues.
My name is Hannah McFadden, LMFT. As a therapist, I believe in the transformative power of human connection. With a master’s degree in clinical psychology and over a decade of experience, I specialize in working with a wide array of symptoms and clients at many various life stages. I take a holistic approach, blending evidence-based techniques with empathy and compassion. Together, we’ll explore your inner landscape and work toward lasting change. My focus is on you. I listen actively, create a safe space, and tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs.
Anger Management, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Child, Depression, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sports Performance, Women's Issues.
My name is Hannah McFadden, LMFT. As a therapist, I believe in the transformative power of human connection. With a master’s degree in clinical psychology and over a decade of experience, I specialize in working with a wide array of symptoms and clients at many various life stages. I take a holistic approach, blending evidence-based techniques with empathy and compassion. Together, we’ll explore your inner landscape and work toward lasting change. My focus is on you. I listen actively, create a safe space, and tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs.
Ramage Marriage & Family Therapy, INC.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Clovis, CA 93612 (Online Only)
I genuinely love my job and helping my clients work through issues that hold them back in their relationships and other areas of their lives.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in individual, couple and family psychotherapy. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from UC Santa Cruz and received my Master of Science in Counseling at California State University, Fresno. I have a special interest in treating individuals and families in crisis, as well as individuals with a history of trauma, Post Traumatic Stress and anxiety disorders including Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I also specialize in treating ADHD and adult children of narcissists.
I genuinely love my job and helping my clients work through issues that hold them back in their relationships and other areas of their lives.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in individual, couple and family psychotherapy. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from UC Santa Cruz and received my Master of Science in Counseling at California State University, Fresno. I have a special interest in treating individuals and families in crisis, as well as individuals with a history of trauma, Post Traumatic Stress and anxiety disorders including Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I also specialize in treating ADHD and adult children of narcissists.
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Career Counseling Therapists
How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.