Female Therapists in San Marino, CA

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Mady Snyder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
My office is a place where you can feel safe and supported while processing the challenges you experience in day to day life. In our work together, you will discover more about yourself and who you are in light of your life experiences. I am compassionate and understanding, and will work to build a relationship in which there is room for you to feel safely challenged and supported. I create a collaborative environment that invites you into the therapeutic process. I work with individuals across the lifespan, couples, and families, and I specialize in working with Neurodivergent folks.
My office is a place where you can feel safe and supported while processing the challenges you experience in day to day life. In our work together, you will discover more about yourself and who you are in light of your life experiences. I am compassionate and understanding, and will work to build a relationship in which there is room for you to feel safely challenged and supported. I create a collaborative environment that invites you into the therapeutic process. I work with individuals across the lifespan, couples, and families, and I specialize in working with Neurodivergent folks.
(626) 662-7843 View (626) 662-7843
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Claudia Rosenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Marino, CA 91108
When things aren't going right and it's time to seek help, I will be there to individualize your treatment and focus on your particular needs. I work with young adults, adults and older adults around many issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, difficult emotions, women's issues, recent losses, struggles in parenting, health crises, caring for the aging parent, as well as dealing with the transition of aging. I also have specialized experience with life span issues-emerging adulthood and adult children of aging parents, as well as with couples who are in business together.
When things aren't going right and it's time to seek help, I will be there to individualize your treatment and focus on your particular needs. I work with young adults, adults and older adults around many issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, difficult emotions, women's issues, recent losses, struggles in parenting, health crises, caring for the aging parent, as well as dealing with the transition of aging. I also have specialized experience with life span issues-emerging adulthood and adult children of aging parents, as well as with couples who are in business together.
(323) 576-4813 View (323) 576-4813
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Minnie Goode Imago Relationship Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
If you are seeking help for your relationship, it's probably because things feel distant, disconnected, or even out of control. You feel like you can't communicate no matter how hard you try. You are tired of arguing. You want to feel close again but don't know where to begin. Maybe you don't recognize yourselves after you had children and day-to-day family life feels overwhelming and joyless. Maybe you've experienced a betrayal and are so filled with sadness and rage you don't recognize yourself anymore. You want to fix things but are afraid of the pain. Perhaps you made a mistake and need help regaining your partner's trust.
If you are seeking help for your relationship, it's probably because things feel distant, disconnected, or even out of control. You feel like you can't communicate no matter how hard you try. You are tired of arguing. You want to feel close again but don't know where to begin. Maybe you don't recognize yourselves after you had children and day-to-day family life feels overwhelming and joyless. Maybe you've experienced a betrayal and are so filled with sadness and rage you don't recognize yourself anymore. You want to fix things but are afraid of the pain. Perhaps you made a mistake and need help regaining your partner's trust.
(323) 886-0374 View (323) 886-0374
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Elsa Busch
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Marino, CA 91108
I provide individual, group, and family sessions for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in Cognitive Behavior Therapy; however, also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy and Mindfulness to further promote well being and help individuals reach their personal treatment goals.
I provide individual, group, and family sessions for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in Cognitive Behavior Therapy; however, also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy and Mindfulness to further promote well being and help individuals reach their personal treatment goals.
(626) 722-5006 View (626) 722-5006
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Elsa Keng
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
San Marino, CA 91108  (Online Only)
Change is inevitable and constant, but I can help you navigate through that! Hi! My name is Elsa and I look forward to meeting you! I've been licensed since 2012.I particularly enjoy working with young adults and adults going through life transitions.
Change is inevitable and constant, but I can help you navigate through that! Hi! My name is Elsa and I look forward to meeting you! I've been licensed since 2012.I particularly enjoy working with young adults and adults going through life transitions.
(323) 766-6394 View (323) 766-6394
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Kat O'Malley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
You are already taking the first step on a transformative journey by advocating for yourself and looking into therapy! Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship stress, PTSD, or want to gain a better insight to your patterns and emotions, therapy can bring you closer to coming home to your authentic self and living the life you want. There is a proverb that states if you want to go fast go alone, but to go far, you must go together. Let’s go together to find the right pathways out of the woods as we untangle your mental knots, let go of what is no longer serving you, and help you write your own narrative.
You are already taking the first step on a transformative journey by advocating for yourself and looking into therapy! Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship stress, PTSD, or want to gain a better insight to your patterns and emotions, therapy can bring you closer to coming home to your authentic self and living the life you want. There is a proverb that states if you want to go fast go alone, but to go far, you must go together. Let’s go together to find the right pathways out of the woods as we untangle your mental knots, let go of what is no longer serving you, and help you write your own narrative.
(323) 990-8714 View (323) 990-8714
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Iris Haas-Biel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
I understand that navigating the world we live in can be simultaneously rewarding and painful. At times making the right choice can feel like a matter of life and death, and sometimes it is. We are all constantly juggling life transitions, relationships, and regular mundane everyday commitments. A greater understanding of the relationship you have with yourself, your history, and the world around you can be integral to a balanced existence.
I understand that navigating the world we live in can be simultaneously rewarding and painful. At times making the right choice can feel like a matter of life and death, and sometimes it is. We are all constantly juggling life transitions, relationships, and regular mundane everyday commitments. A greater understanding of the relationship you have with yourself, your history, and the world around you can be integral to a balanced existence.
(818) 252-9120 View (818) 252-9120
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Elyse Jung-Vrymoed
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
Therapy is a dynamic and improvisational collaborative process. I believe in the boundless generativity of “yes, and” and that being a person is deeply absurd and profoundly sacred in equal measure. My approach is inquisitive and creative. I work from a depth perspective, which means I am attentive to both unconscious forces and conscious patterns that may be creating unnecessary roadblocks to a more fulfilled life.
Therapy is a dynamic and improvisational collaborative process. I believe in the boundless generativity of “yes, and” and that being a person is deeply absurd and profoundly sacred in equal measure. My approach is inquisitive and creative. I work from a depth perspective, which means I am attentive to both unconscious forces and conscious patterns that may be creating unnecessary roadblocks to a more fulfilled life.
(626) 746-5763 View (626) 746-5763
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Laurie Carmichael Neurodiversity-Affirming Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, ADHD, CCSP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
Do you struggle with "unmasking" in a world that seems to demand neurotypical behaviors in all spheres? Do you feel disappointed or frustrated by a never ending to-do list and feeling unable to meet the standards set by yourself and others? Do you wonder if your ability to focus and find spaces to unmask could get easier? Now more than ever, neurodivergent people who receive a diagnosis later in life are feeling overwhelmed by how to grieve their past of not knowing about their brain functioning and what tools can help in living a more fulfilling life in the present and future.
Do you struggle with "unmasking" in a world that seems to demand neurotypical behaviors in all spheres? Do you feel disappointed or frustrated by a never ending to-do list and feeling unable to meet the standards set by yourself and others? Do you wonder if your ability to focus and find spaces to unmask could get easier? Now more than ever, neurodivergent people who receive a diagnosis later in life are feeling overwhelmed by how to grieve their past of not knowing about their brain functioning and what tools can help in living a more fulfilling life in the present and future.
(626) 317-6325 View (626) 317-6325
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Amber Bishop
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Marino, CA 91108
I specialize in working with women that are struggling with anxiety, depression , trauma , life transitions , new and seasoned mommas, as well as couples.
Emotions start as experiences in the body. What makes us human are the emotions we experience on a regular basis. It can feel difficult, overwhelming, and unnatural to lean into these emotions and make sense of them all. A young child once shared, “when you dig really deep, you find stuff”. I am here to create a safe space tailored for individuals. My approach is empathetic, collaborative, supportive and non-judgmental. My goal is to offer a safe , therapeutic environment utilizing various components from treatment modalities to begin your journey of healing.
I specialize in working with women that are struggling with anxiety, depression , trauma , life transitions , new and seasoned mommas, as well as couples.
Emotions start as experiences in the body. What makes us human are the emotions we experience on a regular basis. It can feel difficult, overwhelming, and unnatural to lean into these emotions and make sense of them all. A young child once shared, “when you dig really deep, you find stuff”. I am here to create a safe space tailored for individuals. My approach is empathetic, collaborative, supportive and non-judgmental. My goal is to offer a safe , therapeutic environment utilizing various components from treatment modalities to begin your journey of healing.
(323) 685-4629 View (323) 685-4629
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Ruth Sze
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108  (Online Only)
Hi! I’m glad you’re here! I’m an Asian American therapist who supports individuals, couples, and families during times of relational conflicts, mental health distress, and overwhelming life transitions. I value creating a space where you feel comfortable coming as you are during times of pain, questioning, and loneliness, as well as celebrating the moments of hope, triumph, and joy! In therapy, we’ll creatively work together to explore the complexity of your story and develop practices that can support you in living according to the values that make your life meaningful.
Hi! I’m glad you’re here! I’m an Asian American therapist who supports individuals, couples, and families during times of relational conflicts, mental health distress, and overwhelming life transitions. I value creating a space where you feel comfortable coming as you are during times of pain, questioning, and loneliness, as well as celebrating the moments of hope, triumph, and joy! In therapy, we’ll creatively work together to explore the complexity of your story and develop practices that can support you in living according to the values that make your life meaningful.
(424) 379-5780 View (424) 379-5780
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Canzi Wang
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
My specialties are providing Mandarin-English bilingual therapy, working with internationals, immigrants, and Asian/Asian Americans, and treating relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, women’s issues, and attachment (family-of-origin) issues.
I’m glad you are here! Looking for a therapist means you’ve taken the initiative to ask for help and seek for change. Many people say that they already start to feel better after making their first appointment. Whether you are feeling stuck or blocked to achieve your goals, losing self-confidence and motivation; or having difficulty coping with a recent loss, a big life change; or finding yourself feeling more anxious, sad, angry, or having more arguments and feeling unsatisfied in your significant relationships; or you are interested in figuring out who you are and feel more connected with yourself; I am here for you.
My specialties are providing Mandarin-English bilingual therapy, working with internationals, immigrants, and Asian/Asian Americans, and treating relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, women’s issues, and attachment (family-of-origin) issues.
I’m glad you are here! Looking for a therapist means you’ve taken the initiative to ask for help and seek for change. Many people say that they already start to feel better after making their first appointment. Whether you are feeling stuck or blocked to achieve your goals, losing self-confidence and motivation; or having difficulty coping with a recent loss, a big life change; or finding yourself feeling more anxious, sad, angry, or having more arguments and feeling unsatisfied in your significant relationships; or you are interested in figuring out who you are and feel more connected with yourself; I am here for you.
(626) 317-6947 View (626) 317-6947
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Kaitlyn C Kuo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Marino, CA 91108  (Online Only)
I believe everyone, if given a supportive and secure space, can discover their inner-self and learn to appreciate who they genuinely are, which leads to improved relationships. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California and Taiwan with over 10 years of practice experience. I have helped diverse populations with a wide range of issues in a variety of settings, including a community mental health center, a college counseling center, a domestic violence women's shelter, a re-entry program, an outpatient opiate treatment clinic, skilled nursing homes, a youth correctional counseling program, and an elementary school district.
I believe everyone, if given a supportive and secure space, can discover their inner-self and learn to appreciate who they genuinely are, which leads to improved relationships. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California and Taiwan with over 10 years of practice experience. I have helped diverse populations with a wide range of issues in a variety of settings, including a community mental health center, a college counseling center, a domestic violence women's shelter, a re-entry program, an outpatient opiate treatment clinic, skilled nursing homes, a youth correctional counseling program, and an elementary school district.
(626) 486-9621 View (626) 486-9621
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El Molino Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
San Marino, CA 91108
I specialize in issues related to childhood abuse, domestic violence, women and adolescent issues and relationships.
Sometimes it is difficult to ask for help. Recognizing that you may need support with relationships, or a deeper understanding of yourself is the first step on the road to recovery and the beginning of the healing process. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer empathic listening in a safe environment, as well as the support, guidance and feedback that will give you the tools to discover and address the root of the problem in order to create long-term change and personal growth.
I specialize in issues related to childhood abuse, domestic violence, women and adolescent issues and relationships.
Sometimes it is difficult to ask for help. Recognizing that you may need support with relationships, or a deeper understanding of yourself is the first step on the road to recovery and the beginning of the healing process. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer empathic listening in a safe environment, as well as the support, guidance and feedback that will give you the tools to discover and address the root of the problem in order to create long-term change and personal growth.
(626) 784-4156 View (626) 784-4156
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Barbara Janetzke
Psychologist, PhD, MSCP
Verified Verified
San Marino, CA 91108
I have been practicing for over 30 years in the field of mental health and addiction. In individual therapy I utilize a psychodynamic and CBT approach in which work with clients unfold as a mutual, collaborative process occurring in an atmosphere of safety and respect. I view a clients' problem(s) in a framework that places an emphasis on how their past emotional and interpersonal experiences are affecting the way they are today. I believe that a client's unconscious can influence their inner experience (e.g., thoughts and feelings).
I have been practicing for over 30 years in the field of mental health and addiction. In individual therapy I utilize a psychodynamic and CBT approach in which work with clients unfold as a mutual, collaborative process occurring in an atmosphere of safety and respect. I view a clients' problem(s) in a framework that places an emphasis on how their past emotional and interpersonal experiences are affecting the way they are today. I believe that a client's unconscious can influence their inner experience (e.g., thoughts and feelings).
(626) 344-9971 View (626) 344-9971
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Christine Kay Wong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
Have you hit a point where life's demands leave you drained and empty —despite following all the "right" steps for a fulfilling life? Are you going through the motions, lacking passion, and being shaped by others' expectations? Have you lost touch with your true self? Is confidence replaced by self-doubt and an inner voice whispers inadequacy? Professional support can ease the struggle toward your dream life in a world expecting self-navigation. Therapy with me is like a deep conversation with a friend.
Have you hit a point where life's demands leave you drained and empty —despite following all the "right" steps for a fulfilling life? Are you going through the motions, lacking passion, and being shaped by others' expectations? Have you lost touch with your true self? Is confidence replaced by self-doubt and an inner voice whispers inadequacy? Professional support can ease the struggle toward your dream life in a world expecting self-navigation. Therapy with me is like a deep conversation with a friend.
(626) 822-8853 View (626) 822-8853
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Phylice Lim
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108  (Online Only)
Welcome to your journey of growth. As a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience, I believe every individual has the ability to heal, grow, and live a fulfilling life. My background as a Chinese Malaysian who has lived in the U.S. for over a decade has given me a unique perspective on the challenges that immigrants and people of color face. With an integrative, evidence-based approach, I help clients understand what causes them to feel stuck, and what is needed to get unstuck, while providing the expertise and support to develop strategies that would work for them.
Welcome to your journey of growth. As a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience, I believe every individual has the ability to heal, grow, and live a fulfilling life. My background as a Chinese Malaysian who has lived in the U.S. for over a decade has given me a unique perspective on the challenges that immigrants and people of color face. With an integrative, evidence-based approach, I help clients understand what causes them to feel stuck, and what is needed to get unstuck, while providing the expertise and support to develop strategies that would work for them.
(650) 610-1924 View (650) 610-1924
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Diane Jacobs
PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Marino, CA 91108
I bring to the treatment setting over thirty years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist , first working with families and children who have experienced trauma, then as a graduate psychoanalyst with expertise in recognizing and treating unconscious patterns that play out in current relationships and behaviors. Every situation is unique, and difficult problems must be deeply understood to effect lasting change. Together we will identify and work through the underlying dynamics that contribute to your current concerns. Psychodynamic work is beneficial for those who have an interest in, and a capacity for, self-reflection and personal growth.
I bring to the treatment setting over thirty years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist , first working with families and children who have experienced trauma, then as a graduate psychoanalyst with expertise in recognizing and treating unconscious patterns that play out in current relationships and behaviors. Every situation is unique, and difficult problems must be deeply understood to effect lasting change. Together we will identify and work through the underlying dynamics that contribute to your current concerns. Psychodynamic work is beneficial for those who have an interest in, and a capacity for, self-reflection and personal growth.
(626) 667-4977 View (626) 667-4977
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Vicki Chiang
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
Recently the world as we knew it was turned upside down. With the onset of Covid-19 and a "Safer at Home" order as well as school closures, parents are under more stress and pressure than ever. I am currently providing individual therapy and parent coaching via our secure video platform. If you find yourself having difficulty managing your frustration and/or anxiety, or feeling the enormous pressure of home schooling your children while keeping up with the other demands in your life (i.e. work, home responsibilities) do not hesitate to reach out. You do not have to figure this out alone.
Recently the world as we knew it was turned upside down. With the onset of Covid-19 and a "Safer at Home" order as well as school closures, parents are under more stress and pressure than ever. I am currently providing individual therapy and parent coaching via our secure video platform. If you find yourself having difficulty managing your frustration and/or anxiety, or feeling the enormous pressure of home schooling your children while keeping up with the other demands in your life (i.e. work, home responsibilities) do not hesitate to reach out. You do not have to figure this out alone.
(626) 869-9985 View (626) 869-9985
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Holly A. Freeling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
San Marino, CA 91108
Are you ready to take the next step toward changing your life? As a dynamic and innovative therapist, I blend research-driven techniques with creative strategies to accelerate your progress. My approach is personal, energetic, and empathetic, ensuring you feel supported as you share your thoughts and feelings in complete confidence. I’ll clearly explain each step of our process, empowering you to use tools effectively and see faster results. Together, we’ll cultivate a genuine and meaningful therapeutic relationship to help you achieve your goals.
Are you ready to take the next step toward changing your life? As a dynamic and innovative therapist, I blend research-driven techniques with creative strategies to accelerate your progress. My approach is personal, energetic, and empathetic, ensuring you feel supported as you share your thoughts and feelings in complete confidence. I’ll clearly explain each step of our process, empowering you to use tools effectively and see faster results. Together, we’ll cultivate a genuine and meaningful therapeutic relationship to help you achieve your goals.
(626) 376-3098 View (626) 376-3098
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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.