Therapists in Thousand Oaks, CA
People can feel stuck only to repeat bad habits that keep them from goals and dreams. These patterns are usually what keep us stuck and frustrated. Change is possible and achievable! I join my clients on their journey to help them become encouraged and find ways to reconnect to themselves as well as others around them. A focus in my practice is helping clients to feel heard and understood as well as guiding them in making attainable goals that will enhance and enrich their quality of life. Working as a team, we will look at many aspects of the patterns in your life that may be harmful, ineffective, or simply unhelpful.
People can feel stuck only to repeat bad habits that keep them from goals and dreams. These patterns are usually what keep us stuck and frustrated. Change is possible and achievable! I join my clients on their journey to help them become encouraged and find ways to reconnect to themselves as well as others around them. A focus in my practice is helping clients to feel heard and understood as well as guiding them in making attainable goals that will enhance and enrich their quality of life. Working as a team, we will look at many aspects of the patterns in your life that may be harmful, ineffective, or simply unhelpful.
My ideal client is open, honest, and willing. Therapeutic work is not always easy, but as long as you are open to whatever hurdles you may face, I am confident I can help you through them. I want to help you first and foremost understand what it is you are going through. I then want to provide education about how it happens, what it means, and how it can be handled. Many people want to be seen and heard and know that the person sitting across from them guiding them through vulnerable experiences understands what they are going through. I am committed to getting to know you and how I can help.
My ideal client is open, honest, and willing. Therapeutic work is not always easy, but as long as you are open to whatever hurdles you may face, I am confident I can help you through them. I want to help you first and foremost understand what it is you are going through. I then want to provide education about how it happens, what it means, and how it can be handled. Many people want to be seen and heard and know that the person sitting across from them guiding them through vulnerable experiences understands what they are going through. I am committed to getting to know you and how I can help.
Luisa F. Cañon
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, BCBA-D
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with high achievers who worry about not being where they believe they should be, despite their success and whose anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism consume part of their lives. In our culture, we often prioritize personal uniqueness, but beneath the surface, we tend to suppress our individuality, defining ourselves more by what we do than by our true selves. As an immigrant woman of color, I have firsthand experience of how contextual factors and identities can compound the challenges that high achievers already face.
I specialize in working with high achievers who worry about not being where they believe they should be, despite their success and whose anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism consume part of their lives. In our culture, we often prioritize personal uniqueness, but beneath the surface, we tend to suppress our individuality, defining ourselves more by what we do than by our true selves. As an immigrant woman of color, I have firsthand experience of how contextual factors and identities can compound the challenges that high achievers already face.
Keith Welsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 (Online Only)
Welcome! If you're reading this, it means you're taking a critical step towards enhancing your mental health, self-understanding, and overall well-being. I salute your bravery, and I'm here to offer the guidance you need on this journey. I am Keith Welsh, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience in helping individuals navigate their unique life paths. I am honored to be in the helping profession and look forward to the opportunity to help you get free of the issues which have been complicating your life.
Welcome! If you're reading this, it means you're taking a critical step towards enhancing your mental health, self-understanding, and overall well-being. I salute your bravery, and I'm here to offer the guidance you need on this journey. I am Keith Welsh, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience in helping individuals navigate their unique life paths. I am honored to be in the helping profession and look forward to the opportunity to help you get free of the issues which have been complicating your life.
MyWestCoastTherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 (Online Only)
As a Psychotherapist Hasya integrates different theoretical orientations and interventions to offer a highly personalized approach to treatment. Along with compassion and understanding, she works in a collaborative partnership to uncover strengths and attain maximum potential for growth. Hasya is passionate about helping clients discover unconscious patterns that are limiting. She is supporting clients every step of the way combining therapeutic techniques with genuine care, humor and wisdom.
As a Psychotherapist Hasya integrates different theoretical orientations and interventions to offer a highly personalized approach to treatment. Along with compassion and understanding, she works in a collaborative partnership to uncover strengths and attain maximum potential for growth. Hasya is passionate about helping clients discover unconscious patterns that are limiting. She is supporting clients every step of the way combining therapeutic techniques with genuine care, humor and wisdom.
Megan Klebanoff
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Do you often find that you come back to the same place in disagreements, like you can’t see eye to eye? Perhaps you feel like you're stuck in a rut & feel like you can't get out of it. As a Jungian & humanistic therapist, I aim to provide my clients with a realistic, 360-degree, & whole-person perspective on what they bring to sessions. I also aim to provide my clients with long-term & meaningful changes. There’s no such thing as a “quick fix,” & these types of changes take time. The types of clients I typically enjoy working with include couples & families, teens, & young adults, as well as athletes of all levels.
Do you often find that you come back to the same place in disagreements, like you can’t see eye to eye? Perhaps you feel like you're stuck in a rut & feel like you can't get out of it. As a Jungian & humanistic therapist, I aim to provide my clients with a realistic, 360-degree, & whole-person perspective on what they bring to sessions. I also aim to provide my clients with long-term & meaningful changes. There’s no such thing as a “quick fix,” & these types of changes take time. The types of clients I typically enjoy working with include couples & families, teens, & young adults, as well as athletes of all levels.
Kathryn Potts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 (Online Only)
Kathy Potts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 9 years in the field of counseling. Kathy has a strong background in working with adolescents who have criminal behavior and with their families for the purpose of reunification. She also has experience working with grief and loss with all ages. Kathy specializes in trauma work, relationship issues, family counseling, grief and loss, and major life transitions. She feels strongly about helping others move forward through life's challenges with hope. Kathy’s personal experience as a wife and mother of six has allowed her a diverse outlook on overcoming stress and family.
Kathy Potts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 9 years in the field of counseling. Kathy has a strong background in working with adolescents who have criminal behavior and with their families for the purpose of reunification. She also has experience working with grief and loss with all ages. Kathy specializes in trauma work, relationship issues, family counseling, grief and loss, and major life transitions. She feels strongly about helping others move forward through life's challenges with hope. Kathy’s personal experience as a wife and mother of six has allowed her a diverse outlook on overcoming stress and family.
Feeling stuck? Do you find yourself repeating patterns, perhaps feeling frustrated and unsure about how to step out of them? Is this impacting self-confidence and self-esteem? I work with clients to explore both the unhelpful and helpful patterns in their lives. By discovering your emotional responses, or if needed, learning first how to identify your emotions, we can examine what your feelings are telling you about your decisions and experiences in your relationships and daily life.
Feeling stuck? Do you find yourself repeating patterns, perhaps feeling frustrated and unsure about how to step out of them? Is this impacting self-confidence and self-esteem? I work with clients to explore both the unhelpful and helpful patterns in their lives. By discovering your emotional responses, or if needed, learning first how to identify your emotions, we can examine what your feelings are telling you about your decisions and experiences in your relationships and daily life.
I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist specializing in women's issues, with a deep commitment to empowering women on their journey to emotional well-being and personal growth. I bring a warm and nonjudgmental approach to my practice, creating a safe and nurturing space for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.I understand that women face a unique set of challenges in today's complex world.
I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist specializing in women's issues, with a deep commitment to empowering women on their journey to emotional well-being and personal growth. I bring a warm and nonjudgmental approach to my practice, creating a safe and nurturing space for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.I understand that women face a unique set of challenges in today's complex world.
Maurissa Joan Szilagi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EdM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 (Online Only)
I imagine that on most days we all work hard to do the best for our children. No matter how hard some of their challenging behaviors may be; you have love, patience, understanding, and most of all you continue to try to be creative and consistent. But in the end, something just is not working. You continue to ask your friends and family for support and advice, yet you are growing more stressed and tired by the minute. I can help your adolescent come to understand, and work through their struggles and challenges.Adolescence can be a time in life that can be complicated, demanding, and sometimes confusing for both you and your teen.
I imagine that on most days we all work hard to do the best for our children. No matter how hard some of their challenging behaviors may be; you have love, patience, understanding, and most of all you continue to try to be creative and consistent. But in the end, something just is not working. You continue to ask your friends and family for support and advice, yet you are growing more stressed and tired by the minute. I can help your adolescent come to understand, and work through their struggles and challenges.Adolescence can be a time in life that can be complicated, demanding, and sometimes confusing for both you and your teen.
Elizabeth Schimpff
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
You feel stuck. The anxiety and depression are relentless. You can't get the negative thoughts to stop. Your past is a heavy weight you carry with you. You've tried ignoring it and suppressing it, but it's always there. Plagued by anxiety, nightmares, flashbacks, insomnia, difficulty trusting others, mood swings, irritability, and avoiding reminders of what happened. Imagine what life could be like, if you could break free from your past- letting go of that heavy weight. No longer being haunted by painful memories of things that happened way back when. Having a more positive outlook on your life, and feeling more at ease.
You feel stuck. The anxiety and depression are relentless. You can't get the negative thoughts to stop. Your past is a heavy weight you carry with you. You've tried ignoring it and suppressing it, but it's always there. Plagued by anxiety, nightmares, flashbacks, insomnia, difficulty trusting others, mood swings, irritability, and avoiding reminders of what happened. Imagine what life could be like, if you could break free from your past- letting go of that heavy weight. No longer being haunted by painful memories of things that happened way back when. Having a more positive outlook on your life, and feeling more at ease.
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Video Play Button0:19 Elizabeth Payne is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who provides therapy in the state of California. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with the National Board for Certified Counselors. She has over 5 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who are coping with a range of challenges, including anxiety, life transitions, depression, substance abuse, and trauma.
Video Play Button0:19 Elizabeth Payne is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who provides therapy in the state of California. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with the National Board for Certified Counselors. She has over 5 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who are coping with a range of challenges, including anxiety, life transitions, depression, substance abuse, and trauma.
client's issues would be that they feel overwhelmed and full of doubt, limiting their full potential. They struggle with self-esteem and performance. They would like to believe in their own abilities and potential in order to live a fulfilled life.
client's issues would be that they feel overwhelmed and full of doubt, limiting their full potential. They struggle with self-esteem and performance. They would like to believe in their own abilities and potential in order to live a fulfilled life.
Kandice N Marshall Cunanan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to seek help and begin the journey toward healing. Trauma can feel overwhelming and isolating, but I want you to know that you are not alone. My mission is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and work toward healing at your own pace.
I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to seek help and begin the journey toward healing. Trauma can feel overwhelming and isolating, but I want you to know that you are not alone. My mission is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and work toward healing at your own pace.
Daniel Joseph Banaitis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Maybe you’re grappling with anxiety, feeling down, or just downright lost. Life can be overwhelming. You might face challenges at home, work, school, or community. These challenges can lead to a tangle of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that make it hard to find your way. You’re not the only one. When life throws challenges our way, it can leave us feeling like we’re stuck in a maze, trying to find our way out. Therapy is your roadmap to a better life and better relationships.
Maybe you’re grappling with anxiety, feeling down, or just downright lost. Life can be overwhelming. You might face challenges at home, work, school, or community. These challenges can lead to a tangle of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that make it hard to find your way. You’re not the only one. When life throws challenges our way, it can leave us feeling like we’re stuck in a maze, trying to find our way out. Therapy is your roadmap to a better life and better relationships.
Madison Braafhart
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Is your teen experiencing a high level of anxiety or depression? Having issues with their friends or academic stresses? I am passionate about helping adolescents who are struggling with low self-esteem, navigating life transitions or coping with the pressures of societal expectations. My approach is collaborative and empathetic. I provide a safe space where adolescents can feel heard and understood.
Is your teen experiencing a high level of anxiety or depression? Having issues with their friends or academic stresses? I am passionate about helping adolescents who are struggling with low self-esteem, navigating life transitions or coping with the pressures of societal expectations. My approach is collaborative and empathetic. I provide a safe space where adolescents can feel heard and understood.
Although I work with children and adolescents individually, working with them alone is not sufficient. As a parent myself, I am very aware of what it is like for me to entrust my childrens' care into the hands of another. In order for treatment to be successful and for my clients to feel secure in the treatment process, I thus believe it is essential to incorporate working with parents into the treatment of the child. In addition to specializing in treating children and adolescents, I also offer services to college-aged individuals and older adults.
Although I work with children and adolescents individually, working with them alone is not sufficient. As a parent myself, I am very aware of what it is like for me to entrust my childrens' care into the hands of another. In order for treatment to be successful and for my clients to feel secure in the treatment process, I thus believe it is essential to incorporate working with parents into the treatment of the child. In addition to specializing in treating children and adolescents, I also offer services to college-aged individuals and older adults.
Samantha Dalene Garfinkel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (Online Only)
There are times when we experience phases of anxiety, depression, stress and exhaustion and wonder how to feel “better.” I bring unconditional, positive regard and active listening along with skills to help you and/or your loved one(s) move through those challenging times. I have experience working with individuals with substance abuse, survivors of trauma, shame, adolescence, adults, depression, anxiety and emotional disturbances. My goal is to support you and/or your loved one(s) during the healing process and assist in developing new patterns of behavior and thoughts.
There are times when we experience phases of anxiety, depression, stress and exhaustion and wonder how to feel “better.” I bring unconditional, positive regard and active listening along with skills to help you and/or your loved one(s) move through those challenging times. I have experience working with individuals with substance abuse, survivors of trauma, shame, adolescence, adults, depression, anxiety and emotional disturbances. My goal is to support you and/or your loved one(s) during the healing process and assist in developing new patterns of behavior and thoughts.
Haeley Nibarger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 (Online Only)
Life can be unmanageable sometimes. Stress, anxiety, depression, past traumas - they can all come up at inconvenient times forcing us to face it head on making it difficult to figure out how to move forward. I strive to create a comfortable space where you can feel safe to explore your deepest and most vulnerable thoughts and feelings, and you’ll always be met with compassion and empathy. Whether you struggle with worry of the future, feelings of worthlessness, difficult life transitions - I’m here to help.
Life can be unmanageable sometimes. Stress, anxiety, depression, past traumas - they can all come up at inconvenient times forcing us to face it head on making it difficult to figure out how to move forward. I strive to create a comfortable space where you can feel safe to explore your deepest and most vulnerable thoughts and feelings, and you’ll always be met with compassion and empathy. Whether you struggle with worry of the future, feelings of worthlessness, difficult life transitions - I’m here to help.
Lifespan: Center for Family Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Lifespan is a center specializing in mental health diagnosis and treatment across all ages. We specialize in providing psychological testing, neuropsychological evaluations, and neurodevelopmental assessments and provide diagnostic clarity, referrals, resources, and treatment plans. We help in identifying learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, issues with attention, and memory and learning complaints, to name a few. Psychological testing can help to clarify between different diagnoses (e.g., ADHD vs Anxiety), provide answers about general difficulties you or your child may be having, and be used for schools to help accommodate you or your child’s needs. We help you better understand your strengths and identify areas of support. Furthermore, we specialize in pre-surgical evaluations (e.g., bariatric, reconstructive, etc.) and work directly with surgeons to optimize outcomes.
Lifespan is a center specializing in mental health diagnosis and treatment across all ages. We specialize in providing psychological testing, neuropsychological evaluations, and neurodevelopmental assessments and provide diagnostic clarity, referrals, resources, and treatment plans. We help in identifying learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, issues with attention, and memory and learning complaints, to name a few. Psychological testing can help to clarify between different diagnoses (e.g., ADHD vs Anxiety), provide answers about general difficulties you or your child may be having, and be used for schools to help accommodate you or your child’s needs. We help you better understand your strengths and identify areas of support. Furthermore, we specialize in pre-surgical evaluations (e.g., bariatric, reconstructive, etc.) and work directly with surgeons to optimize outcomes.
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Number of Therapists in Thousand Oaks, CA
600+
Average cost per session
$165
Therapists in Thousand Oaks, CA who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 71% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Coping Skills |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 70% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 64% | Optum |
| 63% | Aetna |
How Therapists in Thousand Oaks, CA see their clients
| 77% | In Person and Online | |
| 23% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Thousand Oaks?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.