Career Counseling Therapists in Santa Maria, CA
Claudia Kindell-Vandermolen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Early in my clinical career, I gained valuable experience working with children and families within their homes and local communities.
Life can present us with numerous challenges, and it takes great courage to seek assistance in navigating those difficulties. My approach to therapy is rooted in evidence-based practices, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. I believe in creating a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative therapeutic environment where you will feel safe to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Early in my clinical career, I gained valuable experience working with children and families within their homes and local communities.
Life can present us with numerous challenges, and it takes great courage to seek assistance in navigating those difficulties. My approach to therapy is rooted in evidence-based practices, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. I believe in creating a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative therapeutic environment where you will feel safe to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
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.
Sugey Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Maria, CA 93455 (Online Only)
Managing life stressors can be very difficult and affect our day-to-day life. Living with unhealed traumas and reminders of our most difficult times in our lives, can impact how we view this world. Are you struggling with being a first-generation immigrant? Are you a young adult navigating being out of high school, college, and finding a career? Therapy is a great start to begin healing and looking at life from a more hopeful perspective. With experience in anxiety, depression, trauma, and cultural struggles; I can provide you a safe and non-judgmental space to begin that healing journey.
Managing life stressors can be very difficult and affect our day-to-day life. Living with unhealed traumas and reminders of our most difficult times in our lives, can impact how we view this world. Are you struggling with being a first-generation immigrant? Are you a young adult navigating being out of high school, college, and finding a career? Therapy is a great start to begin healing and looking at life from a more hopeful perspective. With experience in anxiety, depression, trauma, and cultural struggles; I can provide you a safe and non-judgmental space to begin that healing journey.
My name is Herbert Wright, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Humanistic / Existential, CBT, Object Relations, Solution Focused, and Structural Family Therapy. I have worked with various clients who have had issues with Substance abuse, Sexual Abuse, Schizophrenia, Grief and Loss, Abandonment, Isolation, Borderline Personality Disorder, Nightmares, Insomnia, Suicide, At-risk youth, open Department of Children and Family Services, Probation, Court Ordered, Family Reunification, Career Planning, Coaching, Spiritual, Trauma, and Religious issues
My name is Herbert Wright, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Humanistic / Existential, CBT, Object Relations, Solution Focused, and Structural Family Therapy. I have worked with various clients who have had issues with Substance abuse, Sexual Abuse, Schizophrenia, Grief and Loss, Abandonment, Isolation, Borderline Personality Disorder, Nightmares, Insomnia, Suicide, At-risk youth, open Department of Children and Family Services, Probation, Court Ordered, Family Reunification, Career Planning, Coaching, Spiritual, Trauma, and Religious issues
My therapy approach is to build a relationship with my clients. My clients can trust me to share difficult emotions, feel safe enough to talk about things they are struggling with and feel comfortable enough to know that I will not judge anything they do bring to therapy. While earning my education granted me the opportunity to become “book smart,” I have also found that my life experiences have played a significant role in why I enjoy my life and career to the extent to which I do. In addition to my current position at a local mental health facility, I have been in the social services/mental health field for quite some time.
My therapy approach is to build a relationship with my clients. My clients can trust me to share difficult emotions, feel safe enough to talk about things they are struggling with and feel comfortable enough to know that I will not judge anything they do bring to therapy. While earning my education granted me the opportunity to become “book smart,” I have also found that my life experiences have played a significant role in why I enjoy my life and career to the extent to which I do. In addition to my current position at a local mental health facility, I have been in the social services/mental health field for quite some time.
Hi, I'm Vivian. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 24+ years of experience working as a psychotherapist and a Military Family Life Counselor. My clientele consists of those 18+ years of age. All of my therapy sessions are TeleHealth videos. I am skilled in most areas. However, I prefer to work with clients who are in need of assistance with anger management, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, divorce, domestic violence, career changes, job burnout, and stress. At this time, I do not offer couples counseling or family therapy. I also do not speak Spanish.
Hi, I'm Vivian. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 24+ years of experience working as a psychotherapist and a Military Family Life Counselor. My clientele consists of those 18+ years of age. All of my therapy sessions are TeleHealth videos. I am skilled in most areas. However, I prefer to work with clients who are in need of assistance with anger management, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, divorce, domestic violence, career changes, job burnout, and stress. At this time, I do not offer couples counseling or family therapy. I also do not speak Spanish.
EMDR is one of the most effective methods to stimulate the brain and body’s natural ability towards healing. EMDR is an evidence-based modality that uses eye movement, tapping, or sound to help the brain heal from difficult life experiences. EMDR can help with the treatment of PTSD, trauma, depression, and anxiety. This therapy is rewarding, and it could bring strength to situations that may have seemed hopeless.
EMDR is one of the most effective methods to stimulate the brain and body’s natural ability towards healing. EMDR is an evidence-based modality that uses eye movement, tapping, or sound to help the brain heal from difficult life experiences. EMDR can help with the treatment of PTSD, trauma, depression, and anxiety. This therapy is rewarding, and it could bring strength to situations that may have seemed hopeless.
Specializing in a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. How can we talk about what matters, if talking is too painful? Mindfulness-based movement and expression therapy can help first regulate and calm the nervous system before diving into the analytical work. This makes the process not only more comfortable for you but also more effective. I understand the importance of listening to your own experience first, you already know the answers, I’m just here to guide you to them.
Specializing in a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. How can we talk about what matters, if talking is too painful? Mindfulness-based movement and expression therapy can help first regulate and calm the nervous system before diving into the analytical work. This makes the process not only more comfortable for you but also more effective. I understand the importance of listening to your own experience first, you already know the answers, I’m just here to guide you to them.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT) and I have been in the helping profession for over 10 years. I have worked with individuals, couples, families and groups. I have worked with clients presenting with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, and a wide range of life events such as grief/loss, trauma, abuse, adjustment issues, and crisis.
I like to focus on using a person-centered/ strength based approach when in a therapeutic relationship with my clients.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT) and I have been in the helping profession for over 10 years. I have worked with individuals, couples, families and groups. I have worked with clients presenting with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, and a wide range of life events such as grief/loss, trauma, abuse, adjustment issues, and crisis.
I like to focus on using a person-centered/ strength based approach when in a therapeutic relationship with my clients.
Ashley K Moody
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (Online Only)
It takes courage to find out who we are, what we need, and be willing to look at the different parts of ourselves to process and heal. I have always been drawn to the psyche (soul) and transpersonal psychology to capture each person's unique human experience. I provide a supportive and safe space, especially when working through vulnerable and painful aspects of life.
It takes courage to find out who we are, what we need, and be willing to look at the different parts of ourselves to process and heal. I have always been drawn to the psyche (soul) and transpersonal psychology to capture each person's unique human experience. I provide a supportive and safe space, especially when working through vulnerable and painful aspects of life.
Ashley Bird
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (Online Only)
You're wrestling with trauma & anxiety, longing for peace amidst daily struggles. Past experiences weigh heavily, hindering your daily life. You crave peace, stability, & empowerment to overcome triggers, build resilience, & cultivate inner peace for a fulfilling life. This journey will empower you to break free from the shackles of the past, embracing each day with renewed strength and vitality. You deserve to live without the weight of past trauma holding you back. Together, we'll navigate this journey, empowering you to reclaim control over your life and thrive despite the challenges you've faced.
You're wrestling with trauma & anxiety, longing for peace amidst daily struggles. Past experiences weigh heavily, hindering your daily life. You crave peace, stability, & empowerment to overcome triggers, build resilience, & cultivate inner peace for a fulfilling life. This journey will empower you to break free from the shackles of the past, embracing each day with renewed strength and vitality. You deserve to live without the weight of past trauma holding you back. Together, we'll navigate this journey, empowering you to reclaim control over your life and thrive despite the challenges you've faced.
Dr Holli Stewart & Associates in Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , MA, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Dr. Holli Stewart has multiple specialties in Psychology with two Masters, PHD & 30 years of experience. w/children as young as 2 years, teens, adults & couples. Her specialties include: Play Therapy, PTSD, ADHD, Anxiety w/ Panic, Family conflict (such as past or current abuse, domestic violence, & reunification), Depression, Chronic Pain, & OCD. In general self esteem, life transition skills & identifying patterns that contribute to current stressors are incorporated into care. Dr Stewart also treats anger substance & co-dependency. She’s written a psychological advice column for 24 years,taught classes and many news & radio shows.
Dr. Holli Stewart has multiple specialties in Psychology with two Masters, PHD & 30 years of experience. w/children as young as 2 years, teens, adults & couples. Her specialties include: Play Therapy, PTSD, ADHD, Anxiety w/ Panic, Family conflict (such as past or current abuse, domestic violence, & reunification), Depression, Chronic Pain, & OCD. In general self esteem, life transition skills & identifying patterns that contribute to current stressors are incorporated into care. Dr Stewart also treats anger substance & co-dependency. She’s written a psychological advice column for 24 years,taught classes and many news & radio shows.
Hi, my name is Forrest Hong, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1993. As you enter into my session, please be aware that my approach is client centered and is focused on what you, the client, wish to target during your time with me. As a therapist, I am here to help you gain and enhance your tools to resolve concerns and issues related to mood disturbances, adjustment to changes in life, and finding options and alternative choices not considered. I work with and have experience with a broad-range of diverse clients.
Hi, my name is Forrest Hong, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1993. As you enter into my session, please be aware that my approach is client centered and is focused on what you, the client, wish to target during your time with me. As a therapist, I am here to help you gain and enhance your tools to resolve concerns and issues related to mood disturbances, adjustment to changes in life, and finding options and alternative choices not considered. I work with and have experience with a broad-range of diverse clients.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about working with individuals to help overcome life's challenges especially with depression, anxiety and difficult life transitions. I look forward to working with you to reawaken resilience from within and for you to tap into your most authentic self. I am currently providing individual therapy for adults via telehealth. I most commonly treat depression and anxiety disorders. I have experience working with Veterans and also specialize in working with court mandated individuals as a certified Anger Management Specialist-II.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about working with individuals to help overcome life's challenges especially with depression, anxiety and difficult life transitions. I look forward to working with you to reawaken resilience from within and for you to tap into your most authentic self. I am currently providing individual therapy for adults via telehealth. I most commonly treat depression and anxiety disorders. I have experience working with Veterans and also specialize in working with court mandated individuals as a certified Anger Management Specialist-II.
Hello, my name is Chanel Taylor. I am an LCSW (99228). As a therapist, I work from a relational, strengths based, empowerment model as I draw from an attachment theory lens. For me it is important to draw on your strengths as we begin to do the work together. My areas of focus are healing inner child, self-esteem, generational trauma, relationship issues, stress management and navigating significant life changes.
Hello, my name is Chanel Taylor. I am an LCSW (99228). As a therapist, I work from a relational, strengths based, empowerment model as I draw from an attachment theory lens. For me it is important to draw on your strengths as we begin to do the work together. My areas of focus are healing inner child, self-esteem, generational trauma, relationship issues, stress management and navigating significant life changes.
You aren’t feeling like yourself, or perhaps you’re trying to figure out who ‘yourself’ is. You’ve become distant from your friends and family, can’t seem to focus on work or school, and are constantly worrying about the future. All of this has left you feeling overwhelmed and consumed by your thoughts, and in need of extra support. As your therapist, I’ll help you identify and shift emotions, thoughts, and patterns that are keeping you stuck. My goal is to broaden self-awareness, give you the tools to deal with future challenges, and guide you in achieving wellness and a positive sense of self.
You aren’t feeling like yourself, or perhaps you’re trying to figure out who ‘yourself’ is. You’ve become distant from your friends and family, can’t seem to focus on work or school, and are constantly worrying about the future. All of this has left you feeling overwhelmed and consumed by your thoughts, and in need of extra support. As your therapist, I’ll help you identify and shift emotions, thoughts, and patterns that are keeping you stuck. My goal is to broaden self-awareness, give you the tools to deal with future challenges, and guide you in achieving wellness and a positive sense of self.
Donna Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Life can be challenging to navigate alone, I provide a safe space in order to explore, connect, educate, and support. As a therapist, I provide a culturally sensitive, safe space and holistic approaches during sessions. I believe that you are the expert on your own unique experiences and I want to be a vessel to support your growth. I enjoy working with mothers from everyday life stressors to baby blues and postpartum depression/anxiety. I have a strong background in working with Autistic and Down Syndrome individuals. Moreover, I am interested in working with first-generation individuals and breaking transgenerational trauma
Life can be challenging to navigate alone, I provide a safe space in order to explore, connect, educate, and support. As a therapist, I provide a culturally sensitive, safe space and holistic approaches during sessions. I believe that you are the expert on your own unique experiences and I want to be a vessel to support your growth. I enjoy working with mothers from everyday life stressors to baby blues and postpartum depression/anxiety. I have a strong background in working with Autistic and Down Syndrome individuals. Moreover, I am interested in working with first-generation individuals and breaking transgenerational trauma
I am a Bilingual-Bicultural therapist with over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. Although I am experienced in working with a myriad of treatment modalities and populations, my passion is working with trauma clients. I am passionate about what I do and my goal as a therapist is to provide my client's with compassionate quality care that will aide them through their healing journey.
I am a Bilingual-Bicultural therapist with over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. Although I am experienced in working with a myriad of treatment modalities and populations, my passion is working with trauma clients. I am passionate about what I do and my goal as a therapist is to provide my client's with compassionate quality care that will aide them through their healing journey.
"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." Viktor Frank. If you are here looking for a therapist you are on the right track. I find it a privilege in being able to work with people and helping others embark in a journey of self-discovery and acceptance of who they are. Let me help you identify your strengths and build on your self-care, coping skills, and mindfulness skills for a more balanced life. Let's work together, so we may explore your hopes and fears, unlock what is holding you back.
"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." Viktor Frank. If you are here looking for a therapist you are on the right track. I find it a privilege in being able to work with people and helping others embark in a journey of self-discovery and acceptance of who they are. Let me help you identify your strengths and build on your self-care, coping skills, and mindfulness skills for a more balanced life. Let's work together, so we may explore your hopes and fears, unlock what is holding you back.
Shannon L S Aguirre
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Maria, CA 93454
I enjoy helping people navigate life's trials. Everyone is unique and I respect their personal struggles. I have discovered in my 24 years of experience, that fine tuning healthy communication can be a reliable way to begin helping the healing process. Communication skills may seem simple, and they can be, but the adverse affect of miscommunication is profound. My skills can provide you the techniques for problem solving difficult or emotional situations.
I enjoy helping people navigate life's trials. Everyone is unique and I respect their personal struggles. I have discovered in my 24 years of experience, that fine tuning healthy communication can be a reliable way to begin helping the healing process. Communication skills may seem simple, and they can be, but the adverse affect of miscommunication is profound. My skills can provide you the techniques for problem solving difficult or emotional situations.
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Career Counseling Therapists
How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.