Therapists in Ridgecrest, CA
Jodi Fiel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (Online Only)
I'm glad you are reaching out for support during difficult times. Therapy can help. With me you will find a safe and affirming environment in which your problems are understood and your own identity is embraced and celebrated; you will feel seen, heard, validated, and supported. I now have a waitlist for new clients and I offer services statewide via telehealth. I am in-network with Magellan, Blue Shield, Aetna, and Anthem Blue Cross.
I'm glad you are reaching out for support during difficult times. Therapy can help. With me you will find a safe and affirming environment in which your problems are understood and your own identity is embraced and celebrated; you will feel seen, heard, validated, and supported. I now have a waitlist for new clients and I offer services statewide via telehealth. I am in-network with Magellan, Blue Shield, Aetna, and Anthem Blue Cross.
Welcome! My name is Dragana Stijepovic. I have over 21 years of experience in the mental health field. I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of California. Glad to see you are taking steps toward emotional growth, healing, and self-care. It can be frightening and challenging. The clients I work with daily are those with serious health issues with anxiety, phobias, depression, stress, and family issues. We will walk your journey's path together until you are ready to walk it alone. "As you start to walk on the way, the way appears." -Rumi.
Welcome! My name is Dragana Stijepovic. I have over 21 years of experience in the mental health field. I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of California. Glad to see you are taking steps toward emotional growth, healing, and self-care. It can be frightening and challenging. The clients I work with daily are those with serious health issues with anxiety, phobias, depression, stress, and family issues. We will walk your journey's path together until you are ready to walk it alone. "As you start to walk on the way, the way appears." -Rumi.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Art Therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Creative Arts Therapist. I provide services to individuals, couples, families and groups in the Central Valley. As a LMFT I have worked with: at risk youth and their families, teens and families facing challenges associated with eating disorders, men and women exploring body image concerns, college students (at all ages and stages of life), couples, people of all ages dealing with anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Art Therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Creative Arts Therapist. I provide services to individuals, couples, families and groups in the Central Valley. As a LMFT I have worked with: at risk youth and their families, teens and families facing challenges associated with eating disorders, men and women exploring body image concerns, college students (at all ages and stages of life), couples, people of all ages dealing with anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns.
Online Therapists
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.
Teddi Michele Plummer
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93306
I work with adults; I specialize in anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, schizophrenia-auditory/visual hallucinations, bipolar, OCD, depression, panic attacks, BPD, self-harm ( cutting), dual diagnosis, co-occurring disorders including alcohol/substance abuse/behavioral addictions, and multiple layers of issues (I am a certified SMART Recovery Facilitator). As a therapist, I value my client’s faith and/or spirituality and acknowledge how a person’s faith can significantly cultivate a positive outcome.
I work with adults; I specialize in anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, schizophrenia-auditory/visual hallucinations, bipolar, OCD, depression, panic attacks, BPD, self-harm ( cutting), dual diagnosis, co-occurring disorders including alcohol/substance abuse/behavioral addictions, and multiple layers of issues (I am a certified SMART Recovery Facilitator). As a therapist, I value my client’s faith and/or spirituality and acknowledge how a person’s faith can significantly cultivate a positive outcome.
My name is Veronica Oros-Navarro, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with twelve years of experience working with adults, the elderly, adolescents, children, and their families. I am a bilingual/bicultural therapist in English/Spanish, located in Oxnard, California, and working with clients via telehealth. I specialized in Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Stress, Behavioral Issues, and Self-harming behaviors, using Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
My name is Veronica Oros-Navarro, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with twelve years of experience working with adults, the elderly, adolescents, children, and their families. I am a bilingual/bicultural therapist in English/Spanish, located in Oxnard, California, and working with clients via telehealth. I specialized in Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Stress, Behavioral Issues, and Self-harming behaviors, using Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Yessica Avancena
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA, CMT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bakersfield, CA 93312 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The ideal client is one who is ready for change and open to healing. I work with individuals with a variety of mental health issues, emergent spirituality concerns or finding oneself through life purpose utilizing Mindfulness-based practices, energy work among other techniques to help decrease stress and promote happiness.
The ideal client is one who is ready for change and open to healing. I work with individuals with a variety of mental health issues, emergent spirituality concerns or finding oneself through life purpose utilizing Mindfulness-based practices, energy work among other techniques to help decrease stress and promote happiness.
Steven Brewer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Victorville, CA 92392 (Online Only)
My focus is to provide support for people so they can find healing and identify their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a safe, "neutral" space, making my clients feel comfortable, listening to your concerns, identifying rooted issues, and processing to foster growth. I provide various strategies for processing trauma in addition to using traditional talk therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I promise to be there for you every step of your journey!
My focus is to provide support for people so they can find healing and identify their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a safe, "neutral" space, making my clients feel comfortable, listening to your concerns, identifying rooted issues, and processing to foster growth. I provide various strategies for processing trauma in addition to using traditional talk therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I promise to be there for you every step of your journey!
Hi! I'm Samantha Haselroth, LMFT! I believe we are all so. incredibly. busy. Many mental health challenges arise because we are not allowing ourselves the opportunity to slow down and simply check in with ourselves day to day. I truly believe it is a gift that you are taking the time to invest in you! I support teens, young adults, and individuals to gain a better understanding and acceptance of their true selves. I specialize in working with teens facing anxiety, depression, academic challenges, low self-esteem, and ADHD.
Hi! I'm Samantha Haselroth, LMFT! I believe we are all so. incredibly. busy. Many mental health challenges arise because we are not allowing ourselves the opportunity to slow down and simply check in with ourselves day to day. I truly believe it is a gift that you are taking the time to invest in you! I support teens, young adults, and individuals to gain a better understanding and acceptance of their true selves. I specialize in working with teens facing anxiety, depression, academic challenges, low self-esteem, and ADHD.
Hello! My name is Jarad and I'm a licensed clinical social worker. My specialty and passion are to work with children and families experiencing conflict. My particular specialty is working with parents and children to resolve in-home conflict and unwanted behaviors, as well as helping children and adults process grief, trauma, stress, and anxiety.
Hello! My name is Jarad and I'm a licensed clinical social worker. My specialty and passion are to work with children and families experiencing conflict. My particular specialty is working with parents and children to resolve in-home conflict and unwanted behaviors, as well as helping children and adults process grief, trauma, stress, and anxiety.
I believe that all relationships matter. Everyone deserves to have a therapist that they can work with and feel safe with, especially children and teenagers. I love working with all clients. I believe that all marriages and relationships are worth saving!
I believe that all relationships matter. Everyone deserves to have a therapist that they can work with and feel safe with, especially children and teenagers. I love working with all clients. I believe that all marriages and relationships are worth saving!
Ana Isela An
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93309 (Online Only)
I am a bilingual, Licenced Clinical Social Worker with a passion and commitment for serving and helping others achieve their goals of recovery. My goal is to create a safe setting where you feel comfortable talking about your feelings, emotions, and traumatic experiences.
I am a bilingual, Licenced Clinical Social Worker with a passion and commitment for serving and helping others achieve their goals of recovery. My goal is to create a safe setting where you feel comfortable talking about your feelings, emotions, and traumatic experiences.
Giovanna Francela Hanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91387 (Online Only)
“Therapy only works when we have a genuine desire to know ourselves as we are, not as we would like to be”. Shiizakana. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist, and in the last six years, I have been focusing on helping clients through their healing and self-discovery journey. After working with Active-Duty service members, my practice evolved from general mental wellness to trauma-focused therapy with an emphasis on disorders comorbid to it. I treat teenagers, children, and adults ages 7 to 65. Our first sessions will consist of a biopsychosocial assessment that will allow us to build rapport.
“Therapy only works when we have a genuine desire to know ourselves as we are, not as we would like to be”. Shiizakana. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist, and in the last six years, I have been focusing on helping clients through their healing and self-discovery journey. After working with Active-Duty service members, my practice evolved from general mental wellness to trauma-focused therapy with an emphasis on disorders comorbid to it. I treat teenagers, children, and adults ages 7 to 65. Our first sessions will consist of a biopsychosocial assessment that will allow us to build rapport.
My name is Stacey Ruiz and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Southern California. I work with children and adolescents to help navigate feelings of anxiety, stress, and grief and loss, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help them begin feeling better. My approach to therapy starts with creating a safe and supportive space to identify each client's needs. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help my clients develop healthy thinking patterns and coping strategies.
My name is Stacey Ruiz and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Southern California. I work with children and adolescents to help navigate feelings of anxiety, stress, and grief and loss, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help them begin feeling better. My approach to therapy starts with creating a safe and supportive space to identify each client's needs. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help my clients develop healthy thinking patterns and coping strategies.
Amanda Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rosamond, CA 93560 (Online Only)
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Provider. My background is a combination of trauma and community-based mental health and I work with clients with an array of diverse backgrounds. My work with clients involves finding out how to address the concerns that stop you from living a fulfilling life. Finding answers to question such as: How can we move from surviving to thriving, becoming the best version of what we want for ourselves? Prior to becoming a psychotherapist I spent seven years in crisis work, working with individuals experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Provider. My background is a combination of trauma and community-based mental health and I work with clients with an array of diverse backgrounds. My work with clients involves finding out how to address the concerns that stop you from living a fulfilling life. Finding answers to question such as: How can we move from surviving to thriving, becoming the best version of what we want for ourselves? Prior to becoming a psychotherapist I spent seven years in crisis work, working with individuals experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault.
Hi! My name is Poppy Peluce-Fune. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. My focus is you! I use an eclectic approach that is specifically designed to meet your needs, your healing potential, and at the pace you choose. I have a passion for fostering the human potential toward healing. I would love to go on this personal journey with you! Although I have worked with clients of all ages and presenting concerns from various walks of life, my approach is a good fit for older teens and younger to middle-aged individuals.
Hi! My name is Poppy Peluce-Fune. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. My focus is you! I use an eclectic approach that is specifically designed to meet your needs, your healing potential, and at the pace you choose. I have a passion for fostering the human potential toward healing. I would love to go on this personal journey with you! Although I have worked with clients of all ages and presenting concerns from various walks of life, my approach is a good fit for older teens and younger to middle-aged individuals.
Katie ( Kathryn) Trejo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lancaster, CA 93534
Katie has worked as a therapist since 2013. Katie was raised in the Antelope Valley and has strong roots tied to the community. Katie was the first in her family to receive a BA and MA degree, and works hard to support others aiming for Higher Education. After college Katie came home and worked in the local community in a variety of roles with adolescents, as a youth minister and as a middle school teacher. As she continued to grow in experience she learned that she loved to work with young adults struggling with their transition into adulthood, individuals with mood disorders, and first generation latinx clients. Katie
Katie has worked as a therapist since 2013. Katie was raised in the Antelope Valley and has strong roots tied to the community. Katie was the first in her family to receive a BA and MA degree, and works hard to support others aiming for Higher Education. After college Katie came home and worked in the local community in a variety of roles with adolescents, as a youth minister and as a middle school teacher. As she continued to grow in experience she learned that she loved to work with young adults struggling with their transition into adulthood, individuals with mood disorders, and first generation latinx clients. Katie
Over human history, people have mostly lived in close-knit communities. This has eroded with the advances in transportation and technology. Most people have lost much of the social support our forebearers enjoyed.
Over human history, people have mostly lived in close-knit communities. This has eroded with the advances in transportation and technology. Most people have lost much of the social support our forebearers enjoyed.
Sandra Berger a Marriage and Family Therapist (52999) with 16 years of experience. I work with a systemic, holistic, and depth-oriented approach. I focus on balancing personal needs and individual journeys against the background of our collective experiences. Sessions focus on optimizing our internal and external resources, improving the quality of our relationships, and increasing capacity to meet daily challenges. I enjoy working with clients 14 years old and up. Issues around identity and culture are particularly fascinating.
Sandra Berger a Marriage and Family Therapist (52999) with 16 years of experience. I work with a systemic, holistic, and depth-oriented approach. I focus on balancing personal needs and individual journeys against the background of our collective experiences. Sessions focus on optimizing our internal and external resources, improving the quality of our relationships, and increasing capacity to meet daily challenges. I enjoy working with clients 14 years old and up. Issues around identity and culture are particularly fascinating.
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Self-Harming Therapists
How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.