In Person Therapists in Salinas, CA

My approach to therapy is to meet the client where they are. My theoretical approach is eclectic; however, some of my favorites include CBT, Solution Focus, and Positive Psychology. With over 14 years of experience in residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment and behavioral health, I am experienced in working with co-occurring disorders and the multifaceted and complex aspects of substance use/abuse.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. During a lifetime, each of us will experience challenges, loss or difficulties and stress in our relationships. Stress has a way of affecting our bodies/lives, which may range from pain, anxiety or depression. It's during these times of stress that you may want help in seeking change in your life by empowering yourself to be on a positive path/growth and personal balance. Therapy is a partnership/journey between the therapist and the client.

I specialize working with clients who have Dementia and their caregivers. There are myriad of simple manipulations to avoid problem behavior as well as keeping everyone safe when they do occur. Looking at the individual's needs and helping them develop self-preferred attainable goals is a critical part of the program. I also look at the caregiver(s) to make sure they understand not just what they are doing but why and that they have a way to decompress/cope with the immeasurable pressures of being a caregiver.

Hi, I am Dr. James Fishback, a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I have been working with adults and children in private practice, schools, prisons, outdoor settings, and courts for 33 years. My therapy approach is first to deal with any immediate stress to help set up support for my clients and then work on the cause and resolution of their problems and issues at a pace they select. I think my strengths as a therapist are working with individuals and couples who are ready to work on understanding and acknowledging how each of them contributes to their own issues and to the resolution of them.

The Equine Healing Collaborative was created to provide a path to recovery, self-discovery, personal growth, a re-connection with the natural world, and/or emotional insight and health. The Equine Healing Collaborative offers more than just traditional talk therapy and utilizes interventions such as equine assisted therapy, mindfulness, and mindful equine massage to promote health and quality of life for individuals seeking change.

I also focus on the expansion and reorganization of key emotional responses; to help secure a tight bond between you and your partner in hopes of repositioning each partner’s stance during interactions to create new, beneficial interactions in partnerships.

My name is Alea Jackson and I am a licensed mental health professional with over 18 years of experience working in private practice, private sector, and public sector behavioral health organizations.As a trained and experienced Therapist I’ve learned that the story, the pain, and the collection of struggles are unique to each us. My client’s story and lived experience matters to me. I help my clients protect their well being, work through trauma, stressors, anxiety, depression, and much more.

Does the world seem chaotic and to not make sense? Does it seem like you should be able to do more, but just can’t? Does it seem like there are rules to life everyone else knows? Does it seem like when things go wrong, it’s your fault, but you don’t know why? Are you exhausted from ‘playing the role' of yourself in your life, trying to ‘do it right'? All families want peace, all individuals want greater ease and understanding in their lives. With over 25 years of providing services to exceptional individuals, I know the importance of having the right support for the need at hand.

My name is Felicia Martin and I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology and am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and have been working with individuals, couples and families for more than 25 years. I have helped people navigate through difficult times and find a path towards a meaningful, peaceful and fulfilling life. I work with all types of clients but most are having difficulty navigating relationships with spouses, family and friends.

Change is a given part of life. One's response to change can mean the difference of having a good day or a bad one, a fulfilling life or feeling stuck in a situation. One's response to change depends on one's thoughts and feelings about the change. Changing one's thoughts about a situation can be challenging. It occurs little by little. It takes a lot patience and practice to make changes. My clients may have depression, anxiety, attention problems, other behavioral or emotional problems or traumatic experiences to change.

I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (CA license AMFT 142966), working under the supervision of Mary Unruh-Tipton, LMFT (CA License LMF46307). Are you feeling angry, sad, depressed, or anxious? Let me help you! I believe in unconditional positive regard for the client and meeting them where they are. I see all clients as individuals and I will use a variety of modalities that work best for the individual I am helping. As a team, we will work on any personal issues that you feel you need help with.

I am a mom, a veteran's wife, and a lifelong learner. I take a solution-focused and strengths-based approach to therapy. I connect with my clients using humor and a forward approach. I am certified in DBT. I am a Certified Advanced Grief Counselor and a complex trauma professional. I work side by side with my clients to help them achieve their goals.

Hi there, I help women in their 20s and 30s with anxiety and trauma. You may be feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.  Anxiety is starting to take over and it is getting hard to control.  Your heart rate may sometimes increase, thoughts start to race, and it may feel like you just can’t catch your breath.  It feels like little to no people in your life really understand. You are ready to invest in your emotional well-being in therapy.

My ideal client has some insight and understands that therapy is work. It's not just about having me (or anyone else) solve their problems -- it's something that has to be done jointly. They also need to be willing to listen and change.

I am John O'Donoghue, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California - MFT 40935 I enjoy helping people with family and relationship issues, workplace and career issues, and general transitions along life's journey. Other areas of expertise include grief and loss, blended family issues, stress, coping with the narcissists in your life, mild depression, anxiety, social anxiety, procrastination, guilt, anger, self-blame, PTSD, family conflict, highly sensitive people, spirituality, and existential issues.

“Therapy, yeah that’s not for me”, may have been a thought that has crossed your mind once, twice or many times. So look at this as a huge step in the right direction for you, as you look at profiles and possibly make a decision to invest in yourself. I've been in your shoes and looking for a therapist can be scary and intimidating. Your story is for you to share when you’re ready and with someone that you trust . You may be at a point in your journey in which you are experiencing difficult and unexpected feelings and emotions that you are trying to make sense of or find answers to. That is where I hope to help you.

Hi there, I'm Erin Fennell, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing psychotherapy to clients in California. I am passionate about empowering clients to be able to live the life they want. I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have extended knowledge and experience helping clients address issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma. My approach combines acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), strength-based, and solution-focused techniques.

I specialize in individual therapy for older adolescents and adults, offering support for a wide range of symptoms including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, and addictions. My approach is client-centered and flexible, utilizing various treatment modalities tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.

Psychotherapy offers a unique opportunity to examine issues that impact our quality of life, as well as a powerful tool to promote true healing and lasting change. I work together with Individuals and families to help bring awareness and healing to the source of their emotional stress and pain, to hopefully enable them to live their lives more fully and contently. I have over 16 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children and families in various practice settings, including private practice, schools, and public service agencies.