Female Therapists in Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA
Monica Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA 92706
My name is Monica Cruz, I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have been working in the field of therapy for over 17 years. I am a compassionate and dedicated with a strong commitment to helping individuals and couples overcome challenges related to trauma, stress, and anxiety. I believe in the power of therapy to heal and transform lives, and I provide a safe and supportive environment for my clients to explore their concerns and work towards positive change. I use a combination of evidence-based practices, to tailor treatment to the unique needs and goals.
My name is Monica Cruz, I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have been working in the field of therapy for over 17 years. I am a compassionate and dedicated with a strong commitment to helping individuals and couples overcome challenges related to trauma, stress, and anxiety. I believe in the power of therapy to heal and transform lives, and I provide a safe and supportive environment for my clients to explore their concerns and work towards positive change. I use a combination of evidence-based practices, to tailor treatment to the unique needs and goals.
Dr. Carmen R Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA 92706 (Online Only)
Carmen was born in Chile. She has more than 20 years experience as Nuclear Medicine Technologist, and as researcher in Brain Imaging. She earned a M.A. in Clinical Psychology, a MFT and a PsyD. Carmen has been working with Victims of Crime, as well as children and families with depression, trauma, ADD, mood disorders and anxiety for several years. Each day we face new challenges. Most of us strive to achieve physical or spiritual wellness. In this journey, it is important to keep our achievements short term, one day at the time, to reach our long term goals.
Carmen was born in Chile. She has more than 20 years experience as Nuclear Medicine Technologist, and as researcher in Brain Imaging. She earned a M.A. in Clinical Psychology, a MFT and a PsyD. Carmen has been working with Victims of Crime, as well as children and families with depression, trauma, ADD, mood disorders and anxiety for several years. Each day we face new challenges. Most of us strive to achieve physical or spiritual wellness. In this journey, it is important to keep our achievements short term, one day at the time, to reach our long term goals.
I've learned that therapy works best when we can be two real people having an open, ongoing conversation in the room together. I specialize in treating adults, teens and couples struggling with anxiety, stress management, relationships/dating issues, depressive symptoms or simply seeking change. My approach is authentic, safe, supportive, non-judgmental, and I absolutely love the work I do. I will actively work with you toward quick relief of symptoms while we address the long-standing limiting beliefs that have been obstacles to your emotional wellness. Other areas of focus: LGBT, past trauma, self-esteem issues, creative/performing artists, college/grad students, executives.
I've learned that therapy works best when we can be two real people having an open, ongoing conversation in the room together. I specialize in treating adults, teens and couples struggling with anxiety, stress management, relationships/dating issues, depressive symptoms or simply seeking change. My approach is authentic, safe, supportive, non-judgmental, and I absolutely love the work I do. I will actively work with you toward quick relief of symptoms while we address the long-standing limiting beliefs that have been obstacles to your emotional wellness. Other areas of focus: LGBT, past trauma, self-esteem issues, creative/performing artists, college/grad students, executives.
Denise Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA 92706
My name is Denise Martinez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with young adults, adults, older adults, and couples addressing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, relationship conflict, gender identity, alcohol/addiction, career/work matters, school stress, parenting, aging, and life transitions, to name a few.
My name is Denise Martinez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with young adults, adults, older adults, and couples addressing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, relationship conflict, gender identity, alcohol/addiction, career/work matters, school stress, parenting, aging, and life transitions, to name a few.
Cynthia Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA 92706
My name is Cynthia Thomas, LMFT. I am a trauma therapist who typically works with individuals who are adults that are ready to take a look at how the past influences current challenges in life. Trauma shows up in different ways for different people. It could look like feeling anxious, depressed, having relationship issues, or just not having a solid sense of who I am. I work on a few different aspects including the connection between our minds and bodies, our thoughts, different parts of ourselves, and EMDR so you can walk towards healing.
My name is Cynthia Thomas, LMFT. I am a trauma therapist who typically works with individuals who are adults that are ready to take a look at how the past influences current challenges in life. Trauma shows up in different ways for different people. It could look like feeling anxious, depressed, having relationship issues, or just not having a solid sense of who I am. I work on a few different aspects including the connection between our minds and bodies, our thoughts, different parts of ourselves, and EMDR so you can walk towards healing.
Gemma Santiago
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of ourselves. -D. Richo Therapy requires hard work. At times, you will be uncomfortable, exhausted, and even overwhelmed. The journey is not always easy, however, achieving sophisticated awareness requires you to be brave and fearless. I will challenge you to expose yourself. Meet you where you are at and encourage you to grow. Together, we will identify your strengths, challenges, and patterns so that you can develop awareness of your own "blind spots."
Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of ourselves. -D. Richo Therapy requires hard work. At times, you will be uncomfortable, exhausted, and even overwhelmed. The journey is not always easy, however, achieving sophisticated awareness requires you to be brave and fearless. I will challenge you to expose yourself. Meet you where you are at and encourage you to grow. Together, we will identify your strengths, challenges, and patterns so that you can develop awareness of your own "blind spots."
Patricia Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA 92706
My name is Patricia Rodriguez and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked in the mental health field for over 17 years. My experience has been working with children, teens, adolescents, adults, and families who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues. My personal experience has been many years of trauma, by family dysfunction and grief/loss.
My name is Patricia Rodriguez and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked in the mental health field for over 17 years. My experience has been working with children, teens, adolescents, adults, and families who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues. My personal experience has been many years of trauma, by family dysfunction and grief/loss.
LaToya Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA 92706
LaToya Robinson, LMFT 137758. I strive in treating the whole person as a collective unit. I use a collaborative approach where I assist clients in creating goals that best fit their current presenting symptoms. I work with the client and figure it out what goals need to be met first. They can expect a nice warm and welcoming environment where we will get to know each other and get to know why they are coming to services.
LaToya Robinson, LMFT 137758. I strive in treating the whole person as a collective unit. I use a collaborative approach where I assist clients in creating goals that best fit their current presenting symptoms. I work with the client and figure it out what goals need to be met first. They can expect a nice warm and welcoming environment where we will get to know each other and get to know why they are coming to services.
Jocelyn Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Hi! My name is Jocelyn Flores, and I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist who is licensed in California. I have experience working with families, children, adolescents, and adults, ages 8-30 with various backgrounds. I have experience treating anxiety, trauma, and depression. I typically work with clients who come in struggling with trauma, anxiety, and or depressive-related issues.
Hi! My name is Jocelyn Flores, and I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist who is licensed in California. I have experience working with families, children, adolescents, and adults, ages 8-30 with various backgrounds. I have experience treating anxiety, trauma, and depression. I typically work with clients who come in struggling with trauma, anxiety, and or depressive-related issues.
Raduca Kaplan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Raduca Kaplan received her B.A. in Comparative religion and premed studies from Columbia University and a Masters in Psychology from Antioch Universtiy. She works currently in private practice in Studio City, California. As a practitioner of Transcendental Meditation for 40 years, Raduca is particularly focused in her practice on the mind-body integration as well as how one functions from that level of wholeness in their relationship with the other. She uses her certification in trauma to explore the developmental aspect of early injury and how it impacts an individual's ability to relate to self and their environment.
Raduca Kaplan received her B.A. in Comparative religion and premed studies from Columbia University and a Masters in Psychology from Antioch Universtiy. She works currently in private practice in Studio City, California. As a practitioner of Transcendental Meditation for 40 years, Raduca is particularly focused in her practice on the mind-body integration as well as how one functions from that level of wholeness in their relationship with the other. She uses her certification in trauma to explore the developmental aspect of early injury and how it impacts an individual's ability to relate to self and their environment.
Kathleen Felber
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Hi! My name is Kathleen Felber, and I am a LMFT in CA. I help work through symptoms of depression, anxiety, and relational or life transition issues. You can expect a genuine, open-minded, and inclusive approach from me. I work collaboratively with my clients to meet them where they are and set goals to help them be the best version of themselves. I prefer to work with teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and family issues. I also enjoy working with adults with anxiety and depression as well as life transitions or relational issues.
Hi! My name is Kathleen Felber, and I am a LMFT in CA. I help work through symptoms of depression, anxiety, and relational or life transition issues. You can expect a genuine, open-minded, and inclusive approach from me. I work collaboratively with my clients to meet them where they are and set goals to help them be the best version of themselves. I prefer to work with teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and family issues. I also enjoy working with adults with anxiety and depression as well as life transitions or relational issues.
Megan Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Hello, I am Megan Miller Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been practicing as a therapist for over ten years in the Los Angeles area. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in Early Childhood Education for ten years. I take a client-centered approach to the support I provide and value all of an individual's life experiences that have brought them to where they currently are. I am Endorsed by the State of California as an Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and Reflective Practice Facilitator.
Hello, I am Megan Miller Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been practicing as a therapist for over ten years in the Los Angeles area. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in Early Childhood Education for ten years. I take a client-centered approach to the support I provide and value all of an individual's life experiences that have brought them to where they currently are. I am Endorsed by the State of California as an Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and Reflective Practice Facilitator.
Lisa Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Hi there! My name is Lisa Williams, I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 140829). Embarking on a path of self-reflection and growth is a courageous step and I'm here to accompany you on your unique journey towards a more fulfilling life! I use a client-centered and strengths-based approach to create a safe and supportive space for personal growth and healing.
Hi there! My name is Lisa Williams, I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 140829). Embarking on a path of self-reflection and growth is a courageous step and I'm here to accompany you on your unique journey towards a more fulfilling life! I use a client-centered and strengths-based approach to create a safe and supportive space for personal growth and healing.
Melissa Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA 92706 (Online Only)
Hello. My name is Melissa Gonzalez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about working collaboratively with individuals to help empower them to create lasting change. I have worked with adults and older adults who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. We will collaboratively meet your goals. I like to utilize techniques and interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused. . I typically like to use a client-centered approach as each individual moves through therapy at a different pace.
Hello. My name is Melissa Gonzalez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about working collaboratively with individuals to help empower them to create lasting change. I have worked with adults and older adults who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. We will collaboratively meet your goals. I like to utilize techniques and interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused. . I typically like to use a client-centered approach as each individual moves through therapy at a different pace.
Online Therapists
If you are finding yourself impacted by hurt and harm from your past, I am here to help. Our experiences can weigh heavily on our present relationships with family, partners, and children, diminish our sense of thriving, and impact our faith and spirituality. Often we are paying the debt of generations before us to benefit the generations to come. Healing is a powerful, though sometimes painful process, but you don’t have to do this alone. Reaching out for support is the first courageous step in this investment.
If you are finding yourself impacted by hurt and harm from your past, I am here to help. Our experiences can weigh heavily on our present relationships with family, partners, and children, diminish our sense of thriving, and impact our faith and spirituality. Often we are paying the debt of generations before us to benefit the generations to come. Healing is a powerful, though sometimes painful process, but you don’t have to do this alone. Reaching out for support is the first courageous step in this investment.
Jordyn Dugan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92701 (Online Only)
I believe that you are the expert of your own experience. Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and supported in their journey towards self-discovery and acceptance. I am deeply honored to walk alongside my clients as they navigate the complexities of self-discovery, healing, and growth. Together, we can embark on a journey towards self-acceptance, authenticity, and resilience. I help adults, adolescents, and children with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, low self-esteem, ADHD/ADD, and gender-questioning issues from a person-centered approach.
I believe that you are the expert of your own experience. Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and supported in their journey towards self-discovery and acceptance. I am deeply honored to walk alongside my clients as they navigate the complexities of self-discovery, healing, and growth. Together, we can embark on a journey towards self-acceptance, authenticity, and resilience. I help adults, adolescents, and children with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, low self-esteem, ADHD/ADD, and gender-questioning issues from a person-centered approach.
My name is Lauren “Cory” Goldstein, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I utilize a combination of therapeutic styles in my work with adults. I specialize in chronic pain/illness, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. My work focuses on adults going through periods of transition or hardship, either physical or mental. I specialize in working with clients who are suffering from chronic pain or illness.
My name is Lauren “Cory” Goldstein, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I utilize a combination of therapeutic styles in my work with adults. I specialize in chronic pain/illness, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. My work focuses on adults going through periods of transition or hardship, either physical or mental. I specialize in working with clients who are suffering from chronic pain or illness.
Allison McQuade
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92705 (Online Only)
I love working with women, men, couples, parents, and young adults.
Have you ever felt stuck in life? I desire to help people get unstuck in areas they are struggling. I believe there is hope for each person seeking help and change. My passion is to assist individuals and couples on their healing and growth journeys, and I count it a privilege to be a small part of that journey. I aim to help people gain a better understanding of themselves, create healthy boundaries, increase self-care and self-awareness, and build healthier relationships. I want to assist others in strengthening weakness and developing healthy coping skills to manage life's challenges. The hope is to produce lasting change.
I love working with women, men, couples, parents, and young adults.
Have you ever felt stuck in life? I desire to help people get unstuck in areas they are struggling. I believe there is hope for each person seeking help and change. My passion is to assist individuals and couples on their healing and growth journeys, and I count it a privilege to be a small part of that journey. I aim to help people gain a better understanding of themselves, create healthy boundaries, increase self-care and self-awareness, and build healthier relationships. I want to assist others in strengthening weakness and developing healthy coping skills to manage life's challenges. The hope is to produce lasting change.
My name is Charlotte Watley. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. By trade, I am a professional listener. My training has been based on Family Systems. From a Depth perspective, a psychoanalytic psychodynamic framework we build a stronger you. Log on, sit down, and share. I will listen! I am here to be a support to you. I am a therapist who keeps your goals in mind. I feel at ease working with individuals who want to make emotional and behavioral changes that improve and stabilize their lives.
My name is Charlotte Watley. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. By trade, I am a professional listener. My training has been based on Family Systems. From a Depth perspective, a psychoanalytic psychodynamic framework we build a stronger you. Log on, sit down, and share. I will listen! I am here to be a support to you. I am a therapist who keeps your goals in mind. I feel at ease working with individuals who want to make emotional and behavioral changes that improve and stabilize their lives.
Alise Lauren Driscoll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92701 (Online Only)
My goal is to create with my patient a warm and nurturing environment where they feel capable of being their vulnerable and authentic self. Through personal understanding and emotional growth patients will discover a stronger sense of self and wellbeing.
My goal is to create with my patient a warm and nurturing environment where they feel capable of being their vulnerable and authentic self. Through personal understanding and emotional growth patients will discover a stronger sense of self and wellbeing.
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Nearby Searches for Washington Square, Santa Ana
- Artesia Pilar
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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.