Adults Therapists in Santa Maria, CA

Hi! I'm Vanessa, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I'm a first-generation immigrant based in San Diego, CA. Originally from Southeast Asia, I've worked and lived in Singapore, Taiwan, and Buffalo, NY. I love cooking, board game nights, heated blankets, and playing fetch with my dog! I typically work with teenagers, couples, and young adults. I have been practicing since 2015 and my areas of focus are relationships - familial, romantic, platonic. I believe our core relationships are foundational to the self and inform the ways in which we make the life decisions we do and choose the people we choose.

Hello, my name is Susana Valdez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who works with individuals and specializes in adults who may be experiencing difficult life events, challenges or transitions. I practice a strength-based approach to therapy, focusing on each individuals' strengths and capacity for resiliency, while taking into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes. I am skilled in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Strength Based Therapy and Crisis Intervention.

I am Suzanne Volkas, LMFT. I am here to help you overcome the obstacles that have kept you from living a satisfying and meaningful life. I believe that a supportive therapeutic relationship can be the starting point, from which many life issues can be addressed and healed. I am insightful and gentle, yet firm and confrontative, when appropriate. I am encouraging, nurturing, and have a deep capacity for empathy. I am committed to your growth and the changes you want to make in your life. I welcome your thoughts and questions. Please feel free to contact me for a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit.

Hi there, my name is Jennifer Cass, Jen for short, and 'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Sacramento, California and I work with clients from all walks of life via telehealth. My area of expertise is working with children, adolescents and adults who experience depression, anxiety, stress-related anxiety, grief and symptoms from past abuse and trauma. My approach includes a mix of evidence-based interventions and strategies that best reflect the individual strengths and needs of the person.

You have come here for a reason…maybe you’d like to make a change, receive encouragement, find your strengths or share your vulnerabilities; maybe you don’t know the reason. I can help you voice your thoughts and feelings, meeting you with curiosity and acceptance. I can accompany you in a transition or struggle so you can manage more peacefully. I can also offer direction, effective tools and solutions for specific problems such as addictive tendencies, harmful habits, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict and emotional dysregulation.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). With experience in the pediatric ICU and outpatient physical medical and rehabilitation settings, my goal is to support patients and their families through medical challenges, transitions to young adulthood, and promoting resilience and mental well-being using evidence-based practices. My approach to therapy utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and family systems-based forms of therapy. I work with children and young adults facing surgical procedures, infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, and disabilities.

Hi there, I’m Carol! My name is Carolette King, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Riverside, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents and specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, grief and loss, chronic illness, and the mental and emotional impact of racial disparities.

Hi! I'm Lindsay Heber. I am a licensed Psychologist and I am passionate about helping people reduce their emotional pain and suffering. I work collaboratively with each person and lead with compassion and an open mind. I believe a great way towards healing is by working holistically and addressing the mind, body and soul connection. I love working with people trying to work through trauma, experiencing anxiety, issues with self-esteem, depression, or looking to incorporate their spirituality into their healing. I work with adults and any gender identity.

Hi there, I’m Sylvia. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Sonoma County and working with clients via telehealth throughout the state. I work with adults facing a variety of issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Humanistic Integrative approach to help my clients develop a sense of hope, determination, and resilience. I’ve found that my approach works well with adults who may be facing challenges related to depression, anxiety, life stress and transitions, family conflicts, and relationship 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.

My name is Mija Lee, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about helping my clients regain inner balance and control through life’s challenges and struggles. I’ve worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families since 2017 in outpatient mental health clinics and school districts and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, gender issues, developmental disorders including ADHD and Autism related issues, and behavioral issues in various age groups.

My name is Domonqe Walker, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in San Diego, California. I work statewide with clients via telehealth and occasionally in person depending on demand in the area. I work with a wide range of populations from children, adolescents, and adults to elder adults focusing on stress, anxiety, eating disorders, depression, pre and post-pregnancy concerns, and couples/ marriage therapy with a specialized interest in ADHD and ARFID. I use an integrative method for services that address tailor-made needs based on client resources.

Hello! My name is Emily Wong, and I am an LMFT. I take a compassionate approach to helping people identify their strengths and work through their struggles, but I also keep it real and authentically reflect what I am seeing. I enjoy working with many populations, but my focus areas are eating disorders, couples, anxiety, and depression. I work from a psychodynamic approach and incorporate themes from Gestalt and other humanistic modalities. I have a background in yoga, so I also enjoy bringing in breath and somatic work (only for the clients who want it!). I also work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective.

My name is Lisa Goldfein and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Board-Certified Dance/Movement therapist with over 20 years of experience. My master's degree incorporated a Somatic and Buddhist mindful approach with a blend of Western psychology. My unique background of being half Indian and Japanese gives me an insight into multicultural issues. My approach is eclectic and holistic. I am Person-centered, Attachment-Based, Somatic, Mindfulness, CBT, and also Psychodynamic, focusing on understanding old patterns as a door to lasting change. I believe in the mind/body connection and use a somatic-based approach.

Hello. My name is Jessica Taylor, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have more than 5 years of experience working with adults in county, private, and hospital settings. I typically work with adults with mild to moderate mental health diagnoses. My primary has worked with adults with anxiety, depression, panic disorder, and trauma. My approach to providing therapy is majority person-centered. Although the majority is client-centered I do use techniques and interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused, strength-based, and solution-focused.

I work primarily with children, teens, and adults who have suffered traumatic events. I provide an outlet without judgement, helping clients work through unresolved feelings about past childhood trauma, family conflict, and broken relationships, which can cause significant distress, affecting other parts of their lives. I will help you break away from anything that is holding you back from being the person you truly desire to be. My style is eclectic, supporting individual needs, unlocking and developing each person's potential. With children and teens, I use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in overcoming negative effects of the traumatic experience.

Sometimes our challenges in life become so heavy or complex that we need help resolving them. You are not alone. Perhaps you or your partner are experiencing stress, feeling alone or disconnected, dealing with behavioral or emotional outbursts, or struggling to manage your child's behaviors. Are you using food, drugs, or alcohol to cope? Have you or your children experienced emotional or physical trauma?

Reality check. Life really isn't one big happy party. Stuff happens. Bad stuff. Sometimes, really bad stuff that shakes you to the core, leaving a sense of loss and disconnection from the things you love. At the other end of the continuum are the little bumps along the way. The hiccups that take you out of the comfort zone temporarily and just need a little smoothing. Hopefully, that's where most of life happens. If not, therapy may help. Wherever you fall on the spectrum of life's challenges and whatever your age, let's work together to get you closer to a happy, healthy, fulfilling life.

Are you feeling defeated in your life? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues? With over 22 years of experience, I offer a blend of cognitive-behavioral therapy and mind-body modalities to help you feel more empowered in your life. Together, we unwind the beliefs you hold onto that keep you stuck and limited. This allows you to make new choices in all areas of your life, enabling a state of peace, calm, and fulfillment. When you are no longer held back by a limited point of view, you are more flexible, open, and able to make positive changes.