Female Therapists in Tracy, CA
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Victoria E Boccanfuso
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tracy, CA 95376
Waitlist for new clients
I focus on dynamic therapy techniques of assisting individuals in self actualizing (striving for and reaching personal and professional goals) to the extent of their interests and abilities, not the expectations set by others. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, concerns related to weight and body image, and the life challenges that affect all of us on a regular basis. I also specialize in family separation and custody needs. You do not have to have a specific or serious diagnosis to benefit from therapy. Everyone can benefit from therapy and seeking therapy does not make a person sick.
I focus on dynamic therapy techniques of assisting individuals in self actualizing (striving for and reaching personal and professional goals) to the extent of their interests and abilities, not the expectations set by others. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, concerns related to weight and body image, and the life challenges that affect all of us on a regular basis. I also specialize in family separation and custody needs. You do not have to have a specific or serious diagnosis to benefit from therapy. Everyone can benefit from therapy and seeking therapy does not make a person sick.
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My name is Jaime Gano and I am an Associate Social Worker. I graduated from Cal State East Bay with a Bachelors in Health Sciences, Community Health, where I learned about health disparities and how they affect our most vulnerable communities. Then, during the pandemic, I received my Masters in Social Work from Arizona State University while working for a local county public health department. This opportunity allowed me to hear first hand our community’s many struggles with a pandemic and the lasting effects it would have on so many lives. I have spent the last eight years working with adolescents and transitional age youth (TAY).
My name is Jaime Gano and I am an Associate Social Worker. I graduated from Cal State East Bay with a Bachelors in Health Sciences, Community Health, where I learned about health disparities and how they affect our most vulnerable communities. Then, during the pandemic, I received my Masters in Social Work from Arizona State University while working for a local county public health department. This opportunity allowed me to hear first hand our community’s many struggles with a pandemic and the lasting effects it would have on so many lives. I have spent the last eight years working with adolescents and transitional age youth (TAY).
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Are you sick of feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed…like you are barely keeping your head above water? Is your child or teen experiencing big emotions, negative behaviors, withdrawing from family and friends, or struggling to meet their responsibilities? Do you feel like you are just trying to survive? I am a licensed therapist and my work is centered around helping people stop surviving and start thriving. I work with children, teens, and adults to help them to know and love themselves better, feel more connected to those who matter the most, and gain control over their lives.
Are you sick of feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed…like you are barely keeping your head above water? Is your child or teen experiencing big emotions, negative behaviors, withdrawing from family and friends, or struggling to meet their responsibilities? Do you feel like you are just trying to survive? I am a licensed therapist and my work is centered around helping people stop surviving and start thriving. I work with children, teens, and adults to help them to know and love themselves better, feel more connected to those who matter the most, and gain control over their lives.
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Samantha DuBose
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tracy, CA 95376 (Online Only)
Are you asking yourself who is that person looking back at you in the mirror? You find yourself feeling like a stranger to your own reflection? Your reality is you're consumed by negative thoughts, feelings of sadness, increased irritation and unsure how to feel better? Maybe you feel alone trying to navigate through your life and need some clarity? You feel like you have tried everything to feel better, but nothing has worked. Slowly, you feel your personality has changed and you don’t recognize this new version of yourself. You have a difficult time turning off all the negative thoughts, which makes you scared and anxious.
Are you asking yourself who is that person looking back at you in the mirror? You find yourself feeling like a stranger to your own reflection? Your reality is you're consumed by negative thoughts, feelings of sadness, increased irritation and unsure how to feel better? Maybe you feel alone trying to navigate through your life and need some clarity? You feel like you have tried everything to feel better, but nothing has worked. Slowly, you feel your personality has changed and you don’t recognize this new version of yourself. You have a difficult time turning off all the negative thoughts, which makes you scared and anxious.
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Hello, my name is Yadira Cardenas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of California. I provide telehealth services to help support individuals during difficult life circumstances and transitions. I am fluent in Spanish and enjoy working with adults of all ages. My experience consists of working with individuals facing symptoms of anxiety, grief & loss, marital issues, stress, life transitions, trauma, and maternal mental health issues. I use a strength-based approach in working with my clients to help them find skills that will promote healing and an improved quality of life.
Hello, my name is Yadira Cardenas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of California. I provide telehealth services to help support individuals during difficult life circumstances and transitions. I am fluent in Spanish and enjoy working with adults of all ages. My experience consists of working with individuals facing symptoms of anxiety, grief & loss, marital issues, stress, life transitions, trauma, and maternal mental health issues. I use a strength-based approach in working with my clients to help them find skills that will promote healing and an improved quality of life.
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Joni Dickson Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tracy, CA 95376 (Online Only)
Do you ever feel that somewhere along the parenting path you lost yourself? Maybe your relationship has suffered? Or you find yourself feeling resentful, short tempered, distant or just plain tired?! I help parents reclaim their identity and their relationship while raising children in an authentic way. You have probably read countless parenting books, blogs, or magazines. You have tried successfully, or unsuccessfully to get your partner on board with your attempts to be the perfect parent. You do all of this because you love your children with more passion you thought possible. But in the process you’ve lost a part of yourself.
Do you ever feel that somewhere along the parenting path you lost yourself? Maybe your relationship has suffered? Or you find yourself feeling resentful, short tempered, distant or just plain tired?! I help parents reclaim their identity and their relationship while raising children in an authentic way. You have probably read countless parenting books, blogs, or magazines. You have tried successfully, or unsuccessfully to get your partner on board with your attempts to be the perfect parent. You do all of this because you love your children with more passion you thought possible. But in the process you’ve lost a part of yourself.
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I am passionate about helping people make positive changes in their lives. I will listen to you in a supportive manner and seek insight when you are challenged. I offer counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and teens. At times it can be hard to focus on daily living when we are challenged by emotional issues such as depression, grief, family matters, or personal troubles. I will help you work through your challenges by incorporating mindfulness and coping strategies to help deal with triggers.
I am passionate about helping people make positive changes in their lives. I will listen to you in a supportive manner and seek insight when you are challenged. I offer counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and teens. At times it can be hard to focus on daily living when we are challenged by emotional issues such as depression, grief, family matters, or personal troubles. I will help you work through your challenges by incorporating mindfulness and coping strategies to help deal with triggers.
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If you're longing for deeper joy, intentionality, purpose, and wholeness in your life, today is a good day to begin. It can be difficult to prioritize yourself while trying to survive life stressor’s on the day to day basis but disregarding them could have longer lasting consequences for you and those that love you the most.
If you're longing for deeper joy, intentionality, purpose, and wholeness in your life, today is a good day to begin. It can be difficult to prioritize yourself while trying to survive life stressor’s on the day to day basis but disregarding them could have longer lasting consequences for you and those that love you the most.
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I am a parent educator/advocate. I am very effective with parents and caretakers who are looking to develop an authentic and effective relationship with their teen or young adult. My ideal client are system involved youth (Juvenile Justice and Social Services) and their caretakers who may have a history of "System" involvement also. I am especially effective with clients who are transitioning or transcending one season of life to another specifically clients who may be reintegrating to society on the road to fully functioning and productive citizens.
I am a parent educator/advocate. I am very effective with parents and caretakers who are looking to develop an authentic and effective relationship with their teen or young adult. My ideal client are system involved youth (Juvenile Justice and Social Services) and their caretakers who may have a history of "System" involvement also. I am especially effective with clients who are transitioning or transcending one season of life to another specifically clients who may be reintegrating to society on the road to fully functioning and productive citizens.
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Razan's Therapeutic Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tracy, CA 95376
In addition to being a licensed therapist , I am also a clinical supervisor in the states of California and Texas. I provide clients with real life tools and aid them in developing effective strategies to cope with life issues. I view therapy as a collaborative effort to understand problems and conflicts, identify realistic goals and take advantage of strengths and strategies that promote change. While the focus is often on current issues, understanding the influence of past experiences and relationships is an important part of the process. I motivate, encourage and support my clients to make choices that improve their lives.
In addition to being a licensed therapist , I am also a clinical supervisor in the states of California and Texas. I provide clients with real life tools and aid them in developing effective strategies to cope with life issues. I view therapy as a collaborative effort to understand problems and conflicts, identify realistic goals and take advantage of strengths and strategies that promote change. While the focus is often on current issues, understanding the influence of past experiences and relationships is an important part of the process. I motivate, encourage and support my clients to make choices that improve their lives.
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Hi! My name is Janet Murillo, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping people struggling with challenges reach their full potential. I believe that therapy can be a powerful tool for healing and growth. I have been practicing therapy for over 8 years, and I work with a wide range of clients in different age groups. I specialize in helping people ages 12 and up cope with a wide range of challenges, such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, and life transitions.
Hi! My name is Janet Murillo, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping people struggling with challenges reach their full potential. I believe that therapy can be a powerful tool for healing and growth. I have been practicing therapy for over 8 years, and I work with a wide range of clients in different age groups. I specialize in helping people ages 12 and up cope with a wide range of challenges, such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, and life transitions.
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My name is Sommer Slaughter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults and I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, intimate partner violence and substance abuse. I integrate a variety of modalities based on the need of each client. I most frequently use Trauma Informed Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as both modalities allow me to help clients work on behavior change while gaining back control and empowerment in their lives.
My name is Sommer Slaughter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults and I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, intimate partner violence and substance abuse. I integrate a variety of modalities based on the need of each client. I most frequently use Trauma Informed Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as both modalities allow me to help clients work on behavior change while gaining back control and empowerment in their lives.
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Simone Stocks
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tracy, CA 95376 (Online Only)
Immediate Openings Available - Have you always wanted to feel comfortable and confident in your body with your partner(s)? To feel safe in your body when you are alone and out in the world? Your relationship with your body can be impacted by sexual trauma or abuse, your experience of gender and sexuality, chronic stress and anxiety or depression, intimate relationships with family, friends, and partners, and societal pressures from your greater environment. If you have ever wanted to learn how to heal your relationship with your body, I would love to work with you.
Immediate Openings Available - Have you always wanted to feel comfortable and confident in your body with your partner(s)? To feel safe in your body when you are alone and out in the world? Your relationship with your body can be impacted by sexual trauma or abuse, your experience of gender and sexuality, chronic stress and anxiety or depression, intimate relationships with family, friends, and partners, and societal pressures from your greater environment. If you have ever wanted to learn how to heal your relationship with your body, I would love to work with you.
My name is Andrea Vega, and I am a dedicated graduate student pursuing my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD). As a therapist in training, I am excited to learn from my clients and build my clinical experience while offering the most current knowledge and education to the people with whom I will work. I am truly excited about the prospect of working with individuals and providing the support needed as you navigate through life's challenges and stresses. Our therapeutic relationship is founded on principles of trust, empathy, and collaboration, and I am committed to creating a safe and nurturing space.
My name is Andrea Vega, and I am a dedicated graduate student pursuing my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD). As a therapist in training, I am excited to learn from my clients and build my clinical experience while offering the most current knowledge and education to the people with whom I will work. I am truly excited about the prospect of working with individuals and providing the support needed as you navigate through life's challenges and stresses. Our therapeutic relationship is founded on principles of trust, empathy, and collaboration, and I am committed to creating a safe and nurturing space.
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Hello my name is Mattie Spires-Peppers and I am a graduate of J.F.K.U. I work with adolescents, adults, and families providing therapy using a variety of modalities but, work with most clients using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focus Therapy. I have worked with many clients that were experiencing trauma, grief, depression and bullying. As a therapist it is important to provide a safe environment where clients can speak freely without judgement. Clients can work through identify and understand patterns and behaviors in everyday life to promote growth and remove old behaviors causing stress and anxiety.
Hello my name is Mattie Spires-Peppers and I am a graduate of J.F.K.U. I work with adolescents, adults, and families providing therapy using a variety of modalities but, work with most clients using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focus Therapy. I have worked with many clients that were experiencing trauma, grief, depression and bullying. As a therapist it is important to provide a safe environment where clients can speak freely without judgement. Clients can work through identify and understand patterns and behaviors in everyday life to promote growth and remove old behaviors causing stress and anxiety.
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The clients that I work most effectively with are adult women and men facing challenges such as anxiety, cancer and chronic illnesses, infertility, life transitions, grief and loss, and stress. I am passionate about walking alongside my clients on their journey to getting back to peace and meaningful connection within their lives.
The clients that I work most effectively with are adult women and men facing challenges such as anxiety, cancer and chronic illnesses, infertility, life transitions, grief and loss, and stress. I am passionate about walking alongside my clients on their journey to getting back to peace and meaningful connection within their lives.
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Dr. Stan practices as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY30834) in the state of California. Dr. Stan earned her Bachelor of Social Science from California State University, Chico, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Stan has been trained in CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapies, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution-oriented, and Group Psychotherapy. Dr. Stan works primarily with adults. I typically work with adults with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, codependency, attachment wounds, first-generation status, substance use, LGBTQIA+, and bipolar disorder.
Dr. Stan practices as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY30834) in the state of California. Dr. Stan earned her Bachelor of Social Science from California State University, Chico, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Stan has been trained in CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapies, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution-oriented, and Group Psychotherapy. Dr. Stan works primarily with adults. I typically work with adults with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, codependency, attachment wounds, first-generation status, substance use, LGBTQIA+, and bipolar disorder.
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Julie S Avedisian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tracy, CA 95377 (Online Only)
Life offers many experiences, and at times when we are not able to navigate or understand our journey, having an objective person to talk with can make an enormous difference in our ability to cope and find our way in a healthy manner.
Life offers many experiences, and at times when we are not able to navigate or understand our journey, having an objective person to talk with can make an enormous difference in our ability to cope and find our way in a healthy manner.
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Lynnetta Nichole Hawkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tracy, CA 95304 (Online Only)
Compassion and respect are critical factors in all relationships. I use a nonjudgmental approach, and I take a lot of pride in helping my clients feel heard and understood. I will be listening carefully and asking you questions in order to provide individualized treatment to help you improve your quality of life.
Compassion and respect are critical factors in all relationships. I use a nonjudgmental approach, and I take a lot of pride in helping my clients feel heard and understood. I will be listening carefully and asking you questions in order to provide individualized treatment to help you improve your quality of life.
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Sheena M Turner-August
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tracy, CA 95376
I specialize in working with teens and my areas of expertise include working with adolescents and their families and crisis stabilization. I also have expertise in working with individuals struggling with a mood disorder, have a history of trauma or have recently suffered a loss. I work with young adults in phase of life transitions and all individuals struggling with anxiety. I have over eight years of experience working in community mental health settings with adolescents and their families. I also work with couples and young adults struggling with a variety of life changes and challenges.
I specialize in working with teens and my areas of expertise include working with adolescents and their families and crisis stabilization. I also have expertise in working with individuals struggling with a mood disorder, have a history of trauma or have recently suffered a loss. I work with young adults in phase of life transitions and all individuals struggling with anxiety. I have over eight years of experience working in community mental health settings with adolescents and their families. I also work with couples and young adults struggling with a variety of life changes and challenges.
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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.