Female Therapists in San Pedro, CA
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Miyume McKinley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Pedro, CA 90731
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Tearing up or having crying spells? Family, relationships or work becoming more challenging? Or maybe, past situations are now causing feelings of sadness, anger, or shame because you can't forget the memory though you try. These are things that many people deal with on daily basis, however you don't have to do it alone. Therapy is an opportunity to learn ways of coping with things that can be emotionally draining. Counseling is not only what I do, but what I love! You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts in an environment free from judgment or criticism.
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Tearing up or having crying spells? Family, relationships or work becoming more challenging? Or maybe, past situations are now causing feelings of sadness, anger, or shame because you can't forget the memory though you try. These are things that many people deal with on daily basis, however you don't have to do it alone. Therapy is an opportunity to learn ways of coping with things that can be emotionally draining. Counseling is not only what I do, but what I love! You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts in an environment free from judgment or criticism.
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Therapy work is a process of self discovery that's both fulfilling and challenging. As a psychotherapist, my commitment is to provide you with a safe and creative context for an ongoing collaboration. Together, with compassion, persistence and humor, we'll work to identify and uncover self-sabotaging behaviors: the conditioned ways of being and outmoded ways of thinking that often manifest as confusion, self-doubt, fear, anger or anxiety.
Therapy work is a process of self discovery that's both fulfilling and challenging. As a psychotherapist, my commitment is to provide you with a safe and creative context for an ongoing collaboration. Together, with compassion, persistence and humor, we'll work to identify and uncover self-sabotaging behaviors: the conditioned ways of being and outmoded ways of thinking that often manifest as confusion, self-doubt, fear, anger or anxiety.
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Resolving personal issues and the work of self-discovery can be a difficult but rewarding journey. Undertaking this challenge in a thoughtful way, with someone who acts as support and guide, helps illuminate the process. Relationship issues, romantic, familial or social, can be filled with confusion, anger, jealousy and the loss of self-worth. They can also be the seeds for better understanding who you are in the moment and who you really want to be.
Resolving personal issues and the work of self-discovery can be a difficult but rewarding journey. Undertaking this challenge in a thoughtful way, with someone who acts as support and guide, helps illuminate the process. Relationship issues, romantic, familial or social, can be filled with confusion, anger, jealousy and the loss of self-worth. They can also be the seeds for better understanding who you are in the moment and who you really want to be.
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Melissa F. Pedersen Ma Mft Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Pedro, CA 90732
Hello and welcome! My name is Melissa Pedersen and I am a local therapist in the San Pedro area. The goal of my team is to provide all clients with a comfortable, confidential, and non-judgmental setting where concerns can be explored and addressed. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is an effective treatment for depression, anxiety, and other issues.
Hello and welcome! My name is Melissa Pedersen and I am a local therapist in the San Pedro area. The goal of my team is to provide all clients with a comfortable, confidential, and non-judgmental setting where concerns can be explored and addressed. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is an effective treatment for depression, anxiety, and other issues.
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Vanessa Volpicelli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RYT
Verified Verified
San Pedro, CA 90731 (Online Only)
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Ready for a change? Through discovering, encouraging, and implementing practical solutions, I am here to help you live your best life. As a Certified Yoga Instructor, I have developed an array of interventions that provide instant comfort and lasting benefits for my clients. Through body and breath awareness, we will strengthen your ability to live in the present helping you to stop fearing what has not yet happened and let go of what has come before.
Ready for a change? Through discovering, encouraging, and implementing practical solutions, I am here to help you live your best life. As a Certified Yoga Instructor, I have developed an array of interventions that provide instant comfort and lasting benefits for my clients. Through body and breath awareness, we will strengthen your ability to live in the present helping you to stop fearing what has not yet happened and let go of what has come before.
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My name is Katie Wilkinson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I feel honored when my clients trust me with their life struggles, and it is an even greater honor to see my clients grow and learn how to embrace challenges that come their way! I have experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, substance use, grief and loss, and adjustment to life changes. In session, I practice active listening, am eager to learn more about your story, and develop an open way of communication as we build trust.
My name is Katie Wilkinson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I feel honored when my clients trust me with their life struggles, and it is an even greater honor to see my clients grow and learn how to embrace challenges that come their way! I have experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, substance use, grief and loss, and adjustment to life changes. In session, I practice active listening, am eager to learn more about your story, and develop an open way of communication as we build trust.
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Monica Garnett
Counselor, LCPC, LAADC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Pedro, CA 90732 (Online Only)
I am a mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience helping individuals with various mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger management, and alcohol/drug addiction. I offer counseling services including individual sessions, couples or family sessions, group counseling, and life coaching. At this time, I accept virtual clients.
I am a mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience helping individuals with various mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger management, and alcohol/drug addiction. I offer counseling services including individual sessions, couples or family sessions, group counseling, and life coaching. At this time, I accept virtual clients.
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Hi, my name is Stephanie Adams! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and have been in this field for 5 years. I have worked with young and older adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and loneliness, using Cognitive Behavorial Therapy, and Strength-Based Practices, and Psychodynamic Therapy to help my clients start making positive changes and feeling better about themselves. My communication style is calm, thorough, transparent, and personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable when talking with me about anything, and I hold true to my ability to listen without judgment.
Hi, my name is Stephanie Adams! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and have been in this field for 5 years. I have worked with young and older adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and loneliness, using Cognitive Behavorial Therapy, and Strength-Based Practices, and Psychodynamic Therapy to help my clients start making positive changes and feeling better about themselves. My communication style is calm, thorough, transparent, and personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable when talking with me about anything, and I hold true to my ability to listen without judgment.
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Isobel K Gardner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Pedro, CA 90731 (Online Only)
Is your mind hi-jacked by constant chatter? Do you feel overwhelmed by emotions? Are you having a hard time sleeping at night or focusing on work/studying or other important people or matters? Do you have a hard time setting healthy boundaries or are you struggling with impulsive or compulsive behaviors? Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and make us feel stuck and unable to move at all which can lead to destructive behaviours or isolation.
Is your mind hi-jacked by constant chatter? Do you feel overwhelmed by emotions? Are you having a hard time sleeping at night or focusing on work/studying or other important people or matters? Do you have a hard time setting healthy boundaries or are you struggling with impulsive or compulsive behaviors? Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and make us feel stuck and unable to move at all which can lead to destructive behaviours or isolation.
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Heather Davidson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Pedro, CA 90732 (Online Only)
I want to warmly welcome you to this process of finding a therapist. If you are looking to face and challenge areas of your life that are no longer working or need support navigating a major life change I would love to help. I have had the privilege of seeing people begin to face loss, grief, trauma and aspects of their history they have long buried, identify how it’s influencing their present circumstances and limiting future goals. I have seen people begin to express what they want, arrest addictive and compulsive behaviors and take their lives back. I look forward to the possibility of moving forward together!
I want to warmly welcome you to this process of finding a therapist. If you are looking to face and challenge areas of your life that are no longer working or need support navigating a major life change I would love to help. I have had the privilege of seeing people begin to face loss, grief, trauma and aspects of their history they have long buried, identify how it’s influencing their present circumstances and limiting future goals. I have seen people begin to express what they want, arrest addictive and compulsive behaviors and take their lives back. I look forward to the possibility of moving forward together!
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Amy McNamara
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
San Pedro, CA 90732 (Online Only)
I offer a tele-heath(zoom or phone) based therapy. I have extensive experience working with the ILWU community, infertility and families in the Southbay. You can receive quality therapy from the comfort of your home, work, car, or wherever you may desire. Getting to therapy has never been easier. Life and taking care of ourselves is not always easy. Traffic, work, kids, appointments, physical struggles, and so many other “things” can get in the way of us taking care of our mental and emotional health.
I offer a tele-heath(zoom or phone) based therapy. I have extensive experience working with the ILWU community, infertility and families in the Southbay. You can receive quality therapy from the comfort of your home, work, car, or wherever you may desire. Getting to therapy has never been easier. Life and taking care of ourselves is not always easy. Traffic, work, kids, appointments, physical struggles, and so many other “things” can get in the way of us taking care of our mental and emotional health.
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Griselda Galván
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Pedro, CA 90731
I enjoy working with a variety of people, especially those that are ready to make a change in their life. I understand that therapy is an extremely difficult process and stigmatized for many of those around us, but developing a strong therapeutic relationship can assist in providing a positive experience during a difficult time. I like to identify the root of the problem quickly and together find solutions that will work for your life. I believe together we can work towards building insight, understanding yourself and your choices, develop positive coping skills, increased communication and healthy relationships.
I enjoy working with a variety of people, especially those that are ready to make a change in their life. I understand that therapy is an extremely difficult process and stigmatized for many of those around us, but developing a strong therapeutic relationship can assist in providing a positive experience during a difficult time. I like to identify the root of the problem quickly and together find solutions that will work for your life. I believe together we can work towards building insight, understanding yourself and your choices, develop positive coping skills, increased communication and healthy relationships.
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Kriss Light, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Pedro, CA 90732 (Online Only)
I am a Jungian Certificated Psychotherapist. Depth Psychology is interested in all ages. All Peoples. All Understandings. "How does it work?" people ask. By making the Unconscious, Conscious. Therapist and patient become curious together, about your life. Feelings and values vital to the individual. Psychotherapy is the inner journey towards understanding ourselves. Your journey. By making conscious our unconscious (often complicated) feelings, we project them less onto the world and less onto others. This process, brings self acceptance and a new vitality. I look forward to sitting with you.
I am a Jungian Certificated Psychotherapist. Depth Psychology is interested in all ages. All Peoples. All Understandings. "How does it work?" people ask. By making the Unconscious, Conscious. Therapist and patient become curious together, about your life. Feelings and values vital to the individual. Psychotherapy is the inner journey towards understanding ourselves. Your journey. By making conscious our unconscious (often complicated) feelings, we project them less onto the world and less onto others. This process, brings self acceptance and a new vitality. I look forward to sitting with you.
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Hi, my name is Crystal Folk and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Riverside County, CA I work with clients throughout the state via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples, and families. My counseling style is warm and interactive; I believe in treating everyone with respect, being sensitive, and meeting each client in the space that they are in. My counseling approach pulls from several theories, but I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, some Solution Focus Brief Therapy, and Client Centered Therapies to help meet my clients where they are in their healing journey.
Hi, my name is Crystal Folk and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Riverside County, CA I work with clients throughout the state via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples, and families. My counseling style is warm and interactive; I believe in treating everyone with respect, being sensitive, and meeting each client in the space that they are in. My counseling approach pulls from several theories, but I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, some Solution Focus Brief Therapy, and Client Centered Therapies to help meet my clients where they are in their healing journey.
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At Positive Counseling Center, you are guaranteed quality mental health services. Our goal is to help all of the individuals and families that we assist to realize their full potential. We have a group practice comprised of mental health professionals that come with a variety of expertise. Mental health services are available for adults, children, and families. Together, we can improve the quality of life for everyone we assist and those they know and love. You can be the catalyst for positive change.
At Positive Counseling Center, you are guaranteed quality mental health services. Our goal is to help all of the individuals and families that we assist to realize their full potential. We have a group practice comprised of mental health professionals that come with a variety of expertise. Mental health services are available for adults, children, and families. Together, we can improve the quality of life for everyone we assist and those they know and love. You can be the catalyst for positive change.
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Robin Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Pedro, CA 90731
Hello and welcome to my page :-). You are a unique outpouring of life that is experiencing humanity. Your story deserves to be heard. I believe you can be better tomorrow than you are today. That patterns repeat themselves. When active attention is brought to a pattern it can be understood and revised. I believe it takes a weekly commitment to honor yourself through self-exploration. You are worth this time and attention. Connection to others is now more important than ever. Through talking healing can happen. Love, Heal and Prosper. #Therapy works! Click left for my website.
Hello and welcome to my page :-). You are a unique outpouring of life that is experiencing humanity. Your story deserves to be heard. I believe you can be better tomorrow than you are today. That patterns repeat themselves. When active attention is brought to a pattern it can be understood and revised. I believe it takes a weekly commitment to honor yourself through self-exploration. You are worth this time and attention. Connection to others is now more important than ever. Through talking healing can happen. Love, Heal and Prosper. #Therapy works! Click left for my website.
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Erica A Wicke MA lmft Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Pedro, CA 90732
Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us. -David Richo I believe that therapy should be a safe and comfortable place for people to come and talk. Therapy can be scary and maybe overwhelming at times. The connection between a therapist and a client has the ability to foster change and growth and as a therapist I look forward to hearing your stories.
Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us. -David Richo I believe that therapy should be a safe and comfortable place for people to come and talk. Therapy can be scary and maybe overwhelming at times. The connection between a therapist and a client has the ability to foster change and growth and as a therapist I look forward to hearing your stories.
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Amber L Cromwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Pedro, CA 90731 (Online Only)
I am happy to consult with you to help you in the process of finding someone who feels like the right fit. If it doesn't feel like I'm the person that's right for you, I can make other recommendations within my professional network. You don't have to do this alone and finding the right person and reaching out can be the hardest step. Especially, when looking through a sea of nicely positioned head shots. The number one factor for success in therapy is the connection between therapist and client and I believe my strength is to always attempt genuine and authentic understanding for your story and how you got to this place.
I am happy to consult with you to help you in the process of finding someone who feels like the right fit. If it doesn't feel like I'm the person that's right for you, I can make other recommendations within my professional network. You don't have to do this alone and finding the right person and reaching out can be the hardest step. Especially, when looking through a sea of nicely positioned head shots. The number one factor for success in therapy is the connection between therapist and client and I believe my strength is to always attempt genuine and authentic understanding for your story and how you got to this place.
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I believe that every individual is a whole and healthy being. Trauma that occurs in childhood or later in life creates a block that makes one feel less than whole and far from healthy. Because of this, anxiety, depression, addictions to substances, food, and other destructive behaviors become a way of coping. My goal is to help my clients restore the feeling of wholeness and well-being by providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment in which they can work through difficult issues and restore their true selves. I see it everyday...
I believe that every individual is a whole and healthy being. Trauma that occurs in childhood or later in life creates a block that makes one feel less than whole and far from healthy. Because of this, anxiety, depression, addictions to substances, food, and other destructive behaviors become a way of coping. My goal is to help my clients restore the feeling of wholeness and well-being by providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment in which they can work through difficult issues and restore their true selves. I see it everyday...
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Welcome. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working with children and families for over 10 years. I specialize in working with families to manage the challenges of childhood, adolescents and family life. I strive to assist clients using solution focused techniques in an open, nonjudgemental environment. I have worked with children living with chronic or life threatening illness and have trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am here to help guide you through whatever it is that you are struggling with. I look forward to the powerful healing and growth that results from therapy.
Welcome. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working with children and families for over 10 years. I specialize in working with families to manage the challenges of childhood, adolescents and family life. I strive to assist clients using solution focused techniques in an open, nonjudgemental environment. I have worked with children living with chronic or life threatening illness and have trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am here to help guide you through whatever it is that you are struggling with. I look forward to the powerful healing and growth that results from therapy.
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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.