Aetna Therapists in Santa Clarita, CA

Adriana Marroquin is a first-generation, bilingual Latinx with over 13 years of experience utilizing evidence-based practices with high-risk populations. Adriana approaches therapy by supporting clients in setting goals, solving problems, and changing unhelpful patterns while providing empathy and feedback. Adriana specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, role transition, family conflict, and relationship issues.

Hello and welcome! My name is Jessica Millanponce and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I want to start by saying how honored I am that you took time to learn a little bit about me and my clinical care approach. It is my belief and experience that complex-relational trauma and attachment injuries show up in our lives and are the catalyst for symptoms that resemble anxiety, depression, dissociation, hyperactivity and various mood disorders. My approach to care is and has to be gentle, self-guided and compassionate as we explore the inner parts of Self that need attention, unburdening and healing.

Hi, my name is Sheila Wallace, and my preferred name is Layla. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California; I have been licensed for 5 years but have worked in the Mental Health field supporting individuals from all backgrounds for 15 years. Currently, I provide individual therapy to adults ages 18 and up. I have worked with all ages and backgrounds dealing with a variety of needs. More specifically, I have supported individuals struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorders, life transitions, and stressors, and Mood and Thought Disorders such as bipolar disorder or Schizophrenia.

Growth takes courage and commitment. Whether you want to make behavioral, emotional, relationship or interpersonal changes, I will help you explore the issues in depth. I want to hear and understand your story. I will bring compassion and kindness to our interactions and provide you with honest feedback. I look to create a strong therapeutic relationship that emphasizes safety, openness and compassion. I will support you by creating an open atmosphere with a sense of safety where you can explore the world with a sense of comfort.

My name is Jazmin Ponthier and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of the Bay Area. I can provide telehealth therapy services to those across the state of California. I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns specifically due to life transitions within their career, relationships and life. In addition, I support individual with issues related to fertility, pregnancy, post-partum and parenting. My approach is relational, attachment based, strength based with roots in social justice and culturally humility.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is committed to providing clients with an open, safe, and kind space to grow and learn about themselves and the world they live in. My goal is to create a positive therapeutic experience in which you can identify your goals and work toward better understanding your experience and learning new tools to cope with the world in and around yourself. I do my best to create a fun space where we can teach your goals and laugh a lot along the way.

My name is Kristen and I’m an Associate Clinical Social Worker. Throughout my time as an ACSW, I have worked with children, teenagers, adolescents and adults. My goal is to create a welcoming and warm environment that facilitates a feeling of safety and inclusion. I believe in gender affirming care, with an emphasis on supporting and empowering the LGBTQIA2s+ community. I use a culturally competent approach, and focus on the whole individual, including external systems that play a part in mental health struggles and challenges.

Therapy (which comes from the Greek word "to change"), is a very brave and personal endeavor that an individual and/or family undertakes to gain insight into their emotional state, decisions that have been made or to understand behavior. I have a great deal of experience working with families in crisis, children and adolescents with special education needs, adults and parents that are seeking support to parent a difficult and/or challenging child. In addition, I utilize a very supportive, nurturing yet directive approach in my therapeutic process.

Are you a woman suffering from the trauma of betrayal or narcissistic abuse? Do you struggle with low self-esteem or the "people pleasing syndrome"? Do you tend to look for love in all the wrong places? Do you lack confidence and have trouble asserting yourself? Do you have trust issues? Do you harbor feelings of inadequacy, jealousy, and self-doubt, or become depressed, anxious, bitter, angry, or resentful? If so, you're not alone......

Whether you are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or a life transition, I am here to offer support and help you make meaningful change. Using cognitive behavioral techniques, as well as strength-based and solution-focused models, my goal is to help my clients develop coping skills to manage day-to-day stress, strengthen their relationships and gain an improved quality of life.

“Therapy only works when we have a genuine desire to know ourselves as we are, not as we would like to be”. Shiizakana. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist, and in the last six years, I have been focusing on helping clients through their healing and self-discovery journey. After working with Active-Duty service members, my practice evolved from general mental wellness to trauma-focused therapy with an emphasis on disorders comorbid to it. I treat teenagers, children, and adults ages 7 to 65. Our first sessions will consist of a biopsychosocial assessment that will allow us to build rapport.

It is not always easy knowing the next step when you are anxious, depressed, or feel emotionally overwhelmed. Sometimes, doubt and mixed feelings keep us stuck when we want to move forward and feel well. I offer a caring, person-centered approach, seek to listen and understand, and believe clients deserve kindness, sensitivity, and compassion. I work with preteens, teenagers, individuals, couples, and families; integrating various therapies and practices, and teaching life skills to help clients with everyday challenges and transitions.

Life is beautiful and at times difficult, but we don’t have to do it alone. Sometimes we just need someone to walk with us, to hear us and see us. I’m a relational therapist practicing from an eclectic view with empathy and a nonjudgmental lens. Helping individuals, couples and families communicate, find awareness of issues and grow toward change is an honor. We can connect through telehealth and/or in person in Canyon Country, CA. Looking forward to meeting you!

Embarking on a transformative path towards self-discovery, the individuals I work with are ready to navigate the complexities of their identity and experiences. They may struggle with mood disorders, feel the weight of grief, or confront the challenges of family and relationship conflicts. Their needs include understanding, validation, and strategies to manage life’s transitions. They aim to foster self-esteem, embrace their cultural roots, and build resilience against loneliness. Their ultimate goal is to achieve a harmonious balance, where growth and well-being align, leading to meaningful change.

Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office-based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, and what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness, and fitness, or any combination of the above. T

You feel broken and unlovable. You feel disconnected from yourself and your life. You have past experiences that you try to forget and you tell yourself that the past does not affect you- but that's not the truth. The truth is, you feel deep pain, hurt, and maybe shame and you are tired of pretending that you're fine. You just wake up and go through the same motions over and over again. Maybe things look great on the outside but on the inside you are struggling to feel anything or you are feeling everything all at once. Let me help you. I will guide you and support you as you process the past so that you can enjoy the present.

Hello, my name is Fernando Rios, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who has been in practice since 2006. I enjoy working with individual adults who are experiencing mental health concerns and want to manage their symptoms, reduce their impairments, and navigate through their life stressors. I focus on soliciting specific feedback from my clients and collaborate with them to develop a tailored treatment plan that is ethical, practical, and effective in addressing their concerns.

Hello, my name is Taylor Keller. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who utilizes Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Strength-Based approaches to help individuals cope with life issues. I typically work with individuals dealing with issues of Depression, Anxiety, Burnout, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, and Stress.

Hello! I'm Michelle, My name is Michelle Kurtz and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Clovis, California. I am working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have such respect and admiration for my clients because seeking therapy is very courageous. My goal for your therapy journey is to develop a relationship where you can feel trust so that you can become your authentic self. I communicate in a soft and reflective tone. I try to make the therapeutic environment warm and safe. I want you to feel comfortable to express yourself authentically.