Female Therapists in Santa Ana, CA
Hello! My name is Nameeta Bringham, I also go by by nickname Nimmi. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience working with children and their families, grieving adults and adolescents, anxiety disorders, and depression. I also have some experience working with pregnant women and postpartum parents. When it comes to my approach to therapy, I use motivational interviewing as I believe therapy is successful when it is client-led. Systems theory is important to me so I can understand the whole picture of where you are coming from.
Hello! My name is Nameeta Bringham, I also go by by nickname Nimmi. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience working with children and their families, grieving adults and adolescents, anxiety disorders, and depression. I also have some experience working with pregnant women and postpartum parents. When it comes to my approach to therapy, I use motivational interviewing as I believe therapy is successful when it is client-led. Systems theory is important to me so I can understand the whole picture of where you are coming from.
Hi! I am Vivian Castaneda, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of Southern California, San Gabriel Valley area. With the help of telehealth, I am able to meet with clients from anywhere in California. I have over 20 years of experience working with teens, adults, and families during life's tough transitions. My approach is always client-centered and strength-based. Life can get tough, which can lead to overwhelming thoughts and emotions. I specialize in supporting individuals and families through school, work, and life transitions.
Hi! I am Vivian Castaneda, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of Southern California, San Gabriel Valley area. With the help of telehealth, I am able to meet with clients from anywhere in California. I have over 20 years of experience working with teens, adults, and families during life's tough transitions. My approach is always client-centered and strength-based. Life can get tough, which can lead to overwhelming thoughts and emotions. I specialize in supporting individuals and families through school, work, and life transitions.
Greetings/Kedu, my name is Dr. Wendy Talley, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in California. I have a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California, and my target population is working professionals in high-stress careers who desire to create a life worth celebrating. My preferred approaches are EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Psychoanalytic, which focus on understanding how our past influences the present challenges we face.
Greetings/Kedu, my name is Dr. Wendy Talley, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in California. I have a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California, and my target population is working professionals in high-stress careers who desire to create a life worth celebrating. My preferred approaches are EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Psychoanalytic, which focus on understanding how our past influences the present challenges we face.
Nadine Tardie Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92705 (Online Only)
Perhaps you have lost confidence and hope. Maybe you aren’t sleeping well. You’re reaching for wine or coffee or cookies too often. You don’t feel like yourself and you aren’t sure how that happened. Let’s work together to find out where and when things got difficult. Then we can find hope that things will get better, that you’ll feel better as together we find your strengths and goals.
Perhaps you have lost confidence and hope. Maybe you aren’t sleeping well. You’re reaching for wine or coffee or cookies too often. You don’t feel like yourself and you aren’t sure how that happened. Let’s work together to find out where and when things got difficult. Then we can find hope that things will get better, that you’ll feel better as together we find your strengths and goals.
Jessica Criner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92703 (Online Only)
Where there is life, there is hope! Where there is hope, there is also a future for you. I am ready to be part of your healing journey, let's do this together. Trauma can cause dysregulation in our bodies, minds, and hearts. Many of the clients I see have been impacted by the Department of Social Services & the Department of Corrections. Sessions often focus on past trauma, triggers, attachment issues, and the effects of transracial adoptions. I work with people from all walks of life, from the foster care system to the prison system. I have the innate desire to build empathetic, genuine, therapeutic relationships with my clients.
Where there is life, there is hope! Where there is hope, there is also a future for you. I am ready to be part of your healing journey, let's do this together. Trauma can cause dysregulation in our bodies, minds, and hearts. Many of the clients I see have been impacted by the Department of Social Services & the Department of Corrections. Sessions often focus on past trauma, triggers, attachment issues, and the effects of transracial adoptions. I work with people from all walks of life, from the foster care system to the prison system. I have the innate desire to build empathetic, genuine, therapeutic relationships with my clients.
My practice focus is in parenting help that is immediate and effective. I translate your child's behaviors into meaningful and immediately usable information. If your experience includes childhood abuse, I provide a therapy environment that is casual and comfortable to support you.
My practice focus is in parenting help that is immediate and effective. I translate your child's behaviors into meaningful and immediately usable information. If your experience includes childhood abuse, I provide a therapy environment that is casual and comfortable to support you.
Sandra Ascencio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92703 (Online Only)
One of my passions in this field is the healing/ growth/ transformative experience that an individual can have through trauma work. I have continued my clinical work providing therapy services to children and adults who have experienced trauma and/or significant adverse life events. This work is deeply meaningful to me and it has led me to seek advanced training on the treatment of trauma via evidenced based practices as well as emerging and established therapeutic models. I combine my advanced trauma training and the use of solution-focused, mindfulness, and strength-based therapeutic interventions in my clinical approach.
One of my passions in this field is the healing/ growth/ transformative experience that an individual can have through trauma work. I have continued my clinical work providing therapy services to children and adults who have experienced trauma and/or significant adverse life events. This work is deeply meaningful to me and it has led me to seek advanced training on the treatment of trauma via evidenced based practices as well as emerging and established therapeutic models. I combine my advanced trauma training and the use of solution-focused, mindfulness, and strength-based therapeutic interventions in my clinical approach.
I am passionate about assisting those individuals who are experiencing Narcissistic Abuse.
I am passionate about assisting those individuals who are experiencing Narcissistic Abuse.
Alexandra Lobanov-Rostovsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Historically, my client focus has been working with teens, young adults, and women in coping with anxiety, depression, life stressors and transitions, and challenging family relationships.
Hello! My name is Alexandra Lobanov-Rostovsky (Alex) and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego, CA practicing statewide via telehealth. With nearly a decade of experience in a private practice setting, I've worked with children through adults in individual and family settings to overcome anxiety, depression, OCD, school challenges, major life transitions, family discord, and more.
Historically, my client focus has been working with teens, young adults, and women in coping with anxiety, depression, life stressors and transitions, and challenging family relationships.
Hello! My name is Alexandra Lobanov-Rostovsky (Alex) and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego, CA practicing statewide via telehealth. With nearly a decade of experience in a private practice setting, I've worked with children through adults in individual and family settings to overcome anxiety, depression, OCD, school challenges, major life transitions, family discord, and more.
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.
Hola! Hello! I am Karla Mazariego and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who truly believes in the power of healing through various healthy methods of support including mental health therapy. I have earn my Master's in Social Work at the University of Southern California and a total of 9 years in the mental health field. I have worked in various sectors of the mental health field including foster care, drug court, outpatient mental health, college counseling, and K-12 schools. My past experience has prepared me to become a therapist through a trauma and culture sensitive lens.
Hola! Hello! I am Karla Mazariego and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who truly believes in the power of healing through various healthy methods of support including mental health therapy. I have earn my Master's in Social Work at the University of Southern California and a total of 9 years in the mental health field. I have worked in various sectors of the mental health field including foster care, drug court, outpatient mental health, college counseling, and K-12 schools. My past experience has prepared me to become a therapist through a trauma and culture sensitive lens.
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Therapy should be client-focused & should occur in an atmosphere of warmth & safety. My style is caring, creative and non-judgmental. A trusting relationship between client and therapist is essential for successful outcomes in therapy. Through this relationship, clients can explore the emotional challenges that they are facing. With the help of an empathic therapist, one can begin to gain awareness of unconscious emotional patterns, feelings & beliefs. Through the processing of this unconscious material, old wounds can be healed and the client can gain insight that equips them to create a life that is more satisfying and meaningful.
Therapy should be client-focused & should occur in an atmosphere of warmth & safety. My style is caring, creative and non-judgmental. A trusting relationship between client and therapist is essential for successful outcomes in therapy. Through this relationship, clients can explore the emotional challenges that they are facing. With the help of an empathic therapist, one can begin to gain awareness of unconscious emotional patterns, feelings & beliefs. Through the processing of this unconscious material, old wounds can be healed and the client can gain insight that equips them to create a life that is more satisfying and meaningful.
My name is Brenna Soria and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I have experience working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, life adjustments and managing job stress. I have experience using evidenced based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I believe you are the expert in your own life and take a collaborative approach to increase your quality of life.
My name is Brenna Soria and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I have experience working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, life adjustments and managing job stress. I have experience using evidenced based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I believe you are the expert in your own life and take a collaborative approach to increase your quality of life.
Brene Brown said, “I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued." I believe that we have all had challenges that can feel never-ending, although in fact they are only temporary. As a therapist, my hope is that nobody will have to walk through these struggles alone. My passion and expertise is to guide you through these moments and work together to find healthy, tangible solutions that will lead you back to enjoying your life. I truly feel that therapy should be collaborative, so I will take the time to get to know you and what works for you.
Brene Brown said, “I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued." I believe that we have all had challenges that can feel never-ending, although in fact they are only temporary. As a therapist, my hope is that nobody will have to walk through these struggles alone. My passion and expertise is to guide you through these moments and work together to find healthy, tangible solutions that will lead you back to enjoying your life. I truly feel that therapy should be collaborative, so I will take the time to get to know you and what works for you.
My name is Claire Franke and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) working statewide in California via telehealth. I work with adults and seniors, specializing in anxiety, depression, grief/loss, couples counseling, chronic illness, and clients or family members impacted by substance abuse issues.
My name is Claire Franke and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) working statewide in California via telehealth. I work with adults and seniors, specializing in anxiety, depression, grief/loss, couples counseling, chronic illness, and clients or family members impacted by substance abuse issues.
Hi! My name is Lynn Shim and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who works with clients in California via telehealth. I believe that therapy can provide a safe space for growth, healing, and understanding. I am a compassionate and non-judgmental support who collaborates with you to help reach your goals and strengthen your self-worth. I also focus on empowering you toward greater self-identity in the midst of cultural differences, family influences, and intergenerational trauma.
Hi! My name is Lynn Shim and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who works with clients in California via telehealth. I believe that therapy can provide a safe space for growth, healing, and understanding. I am a compassionate and non-judgmental support who collaborates with you to help reach your goals and strengthen your self-worth. I also focus on empowering you toward greater self-identity in the midst of cultural differences, family influences, and intergenerational trauma.
Sulabha (Su) Abhyankar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92701
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have 35 years of experience working with trauma, addictions and relationship issues. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing) and Sand tray therapy. I am Certified in Psychodrama, an action therapy method. I provide individual and group psychotherapy including coping with cancer for patients and families due to my personal experience. I utilize Breath Work, Guided Imagery and Visualization techniques to build your inner strength to face life's challenges. As a clinician I also want to support my colleagues and I provide Compassion Fatigue Management Workshops
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have 35 years of experience working with trauma, addictions and relationship issues. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing) and Sand tray therapy. I am Certified in Psychodrama, an action therapy method. I provide individual and group psychotherapy including coping with cancer for patients and families due to my personal experience. I utilize Breath Work, Guided Imagery and Visualization techniques to build your inner strength to face life's challenges. As a clinician I also want to support my colleagues and I provide Compassion Fatigue Management Workshops
Sara Celina Espinoza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92705
If you give me the opportunity, in a trusting and safe emotional space; your self-awareness will deepen, you will learn coping mechanisms, and there will be healing of your emotional wounds; which in turn will lead to self-acceptance, self-love, personal growth and fulfillment. I offer individual counseling for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorders, as well as significant life changes, relationship issues including Latino families of LGBTQAI individuals and grief and loss. I also specialize in elderly issues, Latino acculturation, immigration and ethnic issues.
If you give me the opportunity, in a trusting and safe emotional space; your self-awareness will deepen, you will learn coping mechanisms, and there will be healing of your emotional wounds; which in turn will lead to self-acceptance, self-love, personal growth and fulfillment. I offer individual counseling for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorders, as well as significant life changes, relationship issues including Latino families of LGBTQAI individuals and grief and loss. I also specialize in elderly issues, Latino acculturation, immigration and ethnic issues.
Is life feeling like too much to handle alone lately? Are you feeling stuck or hopeless? Do you struggle to prioritize yourself or even know who you are or what you want? You are not alone. This non-judgmental space has been created for you to unload your burden. You will be listened to, believed in, acknowledged, and seen. You will be welcomed. You are invited to create this space for yourself. Together we will embark on a journey toward emotional healing and wholeness, exploring mind, body, and spirit.
Is life feeling like too much to handle alone lately? Are you feeling stuck or hopeless? Do you struggle to prioritize yourself or even know who you are or what you want? You are not alone. This non-judgmental space has been created for you to unload your burden. You will be listened to, believed in, acknowledged, and seen. You will be welcomed. You are invited to create this space for yourself. Together we will embark on a journey toward emotional healing and wholeness, exploring mind, body, and spirit.
I am a bilingual " English/Spanish" Board certified Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples/families. Developing a trusting relationship with the client will allow an open expression of thoughts and feelings. The treatment will be tailored to each individual client's problems and needs. Commitment and consistency are important to obtain good results. Soy psicologa clinica bilingue (Ingles/Espanol) con mas de 15 anos de experiencia. Es importante desarrollar una relacion terapeutica de confianza con mis clients para facilitar la expression de necesidades y emociones. El tratamiento es disenado de acuerdo a las necesidades de cada uno.
I am a bilingual " English/Spanish" Board certified Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples/families. Developing a trusting relationship with the client will allow an open expression of thoughts and feelings. The treatment will be tailored to each individual client's problems and needs. Commitment and consistency are important to obtain good results. Soy psicologa clinica bilingue (Ingles/Espanol) con mas de 15 anos de experiencia. Es importante desarrollar una relacion terapeutica de confianza con mis clients para facilitar la expression de necesidades y emociones. El tratamiento es disenado de acuerdo a las necesidades de cada uno.
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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.