Therapists in Salinas, CA
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.
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.
Yesenia Y. Flores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Salinas, CA 93906 (Online Only)
Hola, It is very normal to feel fear and anxiety when seeking help, but if you take the next step we can work collaboratively to help promote growth and healing moving forward. I utilize a strength based approach and a solution focused model to help strengthen the skills you already have while developing more effective tools to manage current stressors. Throughout my career, I have learned the importance of self-determination, meeting clients where they are and providing a safe space to process emotions and unresolved issues.
Hola, It is very normal to feel fear and anxiety when seeking help, but if you take the next step we can work collaboratively to help promote growth and healing moving forward. I utilize a strength based approach and a solution focused model to help strengthen the skills you already have while developing more effective tools to manage current stressors. Throughout my career, I have learned the importance of self-determination, meeting clients where they are and providing a safe space to process emotions and unresolved issues.
Hello! My name is Heaven Cisse, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have provided therapy for 9 years. I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families navigate life's challenges such as work-related stress, relationship issues, and parenting, as well as symptoms related to depression, anxiety, postpartum, unresolved trauma, grief, and loss. In our initial session, clients can expect me to introduce myself and allow them to express their presenting issues/concerns such that I may assess if I am a good fit.
Hello! My name is Heaven Cisse, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have provided therapy for 9 years. I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families navigate life's challenges such as work-related stress, relationship issues, and parenting, as well as symptoms related to depression, anxiety, postpartum, unresolved trauma, grief, and loss. In our initial session, clients can expect me to introduce myself and allow them to express their presenting issues/concerns such that I may assess if I am a good fit.
Melissa K Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Salinas, CA 93901
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.
The Equine Healing Collaborative
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Salinas, CA 93908
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.
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.
Life isn't always easy, but it can give lessons. I am here to help you learn from the past and create the future you want. Since the pandemic there has been an increase in depression and anxiety. I have created a safe and empathetic environment where you can learn let go of unhealthy relationship patterns and learn new coping mechanisms. Research has found the longer trauma, depression and anxiety go untreated the worse it will get. You can learn how to create balance in your life and have healthy relationships. You can also learn healthy self-care and self-compassion. You don't have to feel guilty about self-care. It's not selfish.
Life isn't always easy, but it can give lessons. I am here to help you learn from the past and create the future you want. Since the pandemic there has been an increase in depression and anxiety. I have created a safe and empathetic environment where you can learn let go of unhealthy relationship patterns and learn new coping mechanisms. Research has found the longer trauma, depression and anxiety go untreated the worse it will get. You can learn how to create balance in your life and have healthy relationships. You can also learn healthy self-care and self-compassion. You don't have to feel guilty about self-care. It's not selfish.
Celia Trujillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Salinas, CA 93906 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Healing and recovery can sometimes be challenging and can feel impossible, but with the right therapist, recovery and healing is possible. Give yourself the opportunity to reflect, challenge yourself, and heal whatever may be standing in your way of reaching your goals. As your therapist, I can help you navigate difficult life challenges and learn skills that can help you cope with challenges thrown your way. I am experienced in supporting individuals with navigating difficult relationships, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
Healing and recovery can sometimes be challenging and can feel impossible, but with the right therapist, recovery and healing is possible. Give yourself the opportunity to reflect, challenge yourself, and heal whatever may be standing in your way of reaching your goals. As your therapist, I can help you navigate difficult life challenges and learn skills that can help you cope with challenges thrown your way. I am experienced in supporting individuals with navigating difficult relationships, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
Angelina Marquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salinas, CA 93906 (Online Only)
Life sometimes throws you unexpected challenges that can make you feel overwhelmed, anxious, and hopeless. If you are struggling with life challenges that are impacting your quality of life, I am here to tell you there is hope. Loss is often one of our biggest life challenges that trigger mental health issues. Grief is a natural response to loss, whether that is a loss of a relationship, job, or death of a loved one, it can also bring up thoughts and feelings of past traumas. Processing and learning about loss and grief and what to expect when grieving can help you grow and heal.
Life sometimes throws you unexpected challenges that can make you feel overwhelmed, anxious, and hopeless. If you are struggling with life challenges that are impacting your quality of life, I am here to tell you there is hope. Loss is often one of our biggest life challenges that trigger mental health issues. Grief is a natural response to loss, whether that is a loss of a relationship, job, or death of a loved one, it can also bring up thoughts and feelings of past traumas. Processing and learning about loss and grief and what to expect when grieving can help you grow and heal.
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.
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.
Connections Family and Behavioral Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salinas, CA 93901
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.
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.
Erika J Olivarez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ACC
Verified Verified
Salinas, CA 93901 (Online Only)
Erika is a Mental Performance Coach & Mental Health Therapist with a focus on cultivating growth in elite athletes & high performers. She helps others work on their mindset & performance goals. The goal is mental strength & endurance from within to win the game. Her style is a partnership helping clients overcome performance barriers related to performance anxiety, negative thought patterns, perfectionism, pressure & competition stress. Empowering athletes & high performers out of their comfort zone & accessing their confidence to maximize their strengths. Making the uncomfortable an opportunity to reach their success!
Erika is a Mental Performance Coach & Mental Health Therapist with a focus on cultivating growth in elite athletes & high performers. She helps others work on their mindset & performance goals. The goal is mental strength & endurance from within to win the game. Her style is a partnership helping clients overcome performance barriers related to performance anxiety, negative thought patterns, perfectionism, pressure & competition stress. Empowering athletes & high performers out of their comfort zone & accessing their confidence to maximize their strengths. Making the uncomfortable an opportunity to reach their success!
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My clients are motivated to engage in purposeful work that will allow them to gain insight into problems negatively affecting them, including: sadness, worries, trauma, anger outbursts, grief, life transitions and chronic stress. Our collaborative work will allow space for you to reflect, explore and learn valuable skills to help you navigate life stressors.
My clients are motivated to engage in purposeful work that will allow them to gain insight into problems negatively affecting them, including: sadness, worries, trauma, anger outbursts, grief, life transitions and chronic stress. Our collaborative work will allow space for you to reflect, explore and learn valuable skills to help you navigate life stressors.
Corrina Zandakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salinas, CA 93901 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Has anxiety or depression become an everyday companion? Do you feel like food has taken over your life? Are you missing out on important events or activities because you can’t focus on anything outside of how you look or what others might be thinking about you? Maybe you’ve been struggling with self-criticism or setting appropriate boundaries with yourself or others. Life is hard enough without us getting in our own way. You deserve to live a life that aligns with your values or priorities; a life filled with joy and success, however you want to define it.
Has anxiety or depression become an everyday companion? Do you feel like food has taken over your life? Are you missing out on important events or activities because you can’t focus on anything outside of how you look or what others might be thinking about you? Maybe you’ve been struggling with self-criticism or setting appropriate boundaries with yourself or others. Life is hard enough without us getting in our own way. You deserve to live a life that aligns with your values or priorities; a life filled with joy and success, however you want to define it.
Hello, My name is Christina Stewart. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, having received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. I have been licensed with the State of California since 2015. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages. I also have experience working with adults to assist in their creating positive life changes. I find satisfaction in working with senior citizens as they navigate life transitions.
Hello, My name is Christina Stewart. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, having received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. I have been licensed with the State of California since 2015. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages. I also have experience working with adults to assist in their creating positive life changes. I find satisfaction in working with senior citizens as they navigate life transitions.
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.
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 have found that my style and experience are a good fit for teens and young adults who may be facing pressures and challenges in various areas of their lives. These challenges may present as stress, anxiety, or depression. I look forward to supporting you in creating positive change in your life.
I have found that my style and experience are a good fit for teens and young adults who may be facing pressures and challenges in various areas of their lives. These challenges may present as stress, anxiety, or depression. I look forward to supporting you in creating positive change in your life.
Hello, my name is Mimi DeGennaro. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I work remotely with clients statewide via tele-health. I serve adults of all ages and specialize in life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. My intention is to help people find relief from unwanted symptoms, while fostering meaning, balance and joyful resilience in their lives.
Hello, my name is Mimi DeGennaro. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I work remotely with clients statewide via tele-health. I serve adults of all ages and specialize in life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. My intention is to help people find relief from unwanted symptoms, while fostering meaning, balance and joyful resilience in their lives.
Hello, I am here to support your growth in relationships as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I utilize Cognitive Therapy for clients who need to recover from depression and anxiety, among other mental health issues. I work with motivated clients to improve their functioning and relationships. Client-Centered Therapy is my general approach to providing therapy. I’ve been licensed since 2005. I would be honored to support you on your journey.
Hello, I am here to support your growth in relationships as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I utilize Cognitive Therapy for clients who need to recover from depression and anxiety, among other mental health issues. I work with motivated clients to improve their functioning and relationships. Client-Centered Therapy is my general approach to providing therapy. I’ve been licensed since 2005. I would be honored to support you on your journey.
My name is Sylvia Petitt, LMFT. I am licensed in California with 19 years of professional work experience. I have worked in the public mental health sector and focused on the treatment of the chronically mentally ill and treatment of chemical dependency. I have been trained in various evidence-based practices, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focus therapy, Matrix, dialectal behavioral therapy, Seeking Safety, and EMDR.
My name is Sylvia Petitt, LMFT. I am licensed in California with 19 years of professional work experience. I have worked in the public mental health sector and focused on the treatment of the chronically mentally ill and treatment of chemical dependency. I have been trained in various evidence-based practices, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focus therapy, Matrix, dialectal behavioral therapy, Seeking Safety, and EMDR.
My name is Jorge J. Alvarez and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Licensed Educational Psychologist. I enjoy working with a wide range of people who are interested in improving their lives through in-depth exploration of emotions and behaviors which impact personal, social, occupational, and family relationships. As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, I enjoy working with individuals suffering from trauma, anxiety, and depression. I also enjoy helping individuals meet goals through increased focus, motivation, and empowerment.
My name is Jorge J. Alvarez and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Licensed Educational Psychologist. I enjoy working with a wide range of people who are interested in improving their lives through in-depth exploration of emotions and behaviors which impact personal, social, occupational, and family relationships. As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, I enjoy working with individuals suffering from trauma, anxiety, and depression. I also enjoy helping individuals meet goals through increased focus, motivation, and empowerment.
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Number of Therapists in Salinas, CA
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Salinas, CA who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 77% | Stress |
| 75% | Coping Skills |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Relationship Issues |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 76% | Aetna |
| 74% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| 74% | Anthem |
How Therapists in Salinas, CA see their clients
| 78% | In Person and Online | |
| 22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |