Therapists in Ventura, CA
We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.
We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.
Your Life Matters. We are all here to experience more joy, success, and fulfillment in life. Whether you have an emotional issue such as depression or anxiety, an addiction, or a problem with your relationship, I can help you work through your challenges and create positive changes in your life. My clients' greatest successes have come from being supported in finding the answers to their problems and building new skills and actions to move forward. As a licensed Therapist I've helped people find positive solutions to their problems, issues, and challenges for over 25 years. I can help you too. Reach out and get some support today!
Your Life Matters. We are all here to experience more joy, success, and fulfillment in life. Whether you have an emotional issue such as depression or anxiety, an addiction, or a problem with your relationship, I can help you work through your challenges and create positive changes in your life. My clients' greatest successes have come from being supported in finding the answers to their problems and building new skills and actions to move forward. As a licensed Therapist I've helped people find positive solutions to their problems, issues, and challenges for over 25 years. I can help you too. Reach out and get some support today!
Jacqueline F Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93001
The experiences we move through in life are complex; the balance of thought, emotion, and sensation is delicate. Life experiences create a pattern that we will unconsciously replay, often leading to symptoms and suffering. In order to break an unhealthy pattern, we must first become aware of the traumas, influences, and beliefs that create this paradigm. Through self-awareness, we gain insight into our true nature, develop the ability to self-regulate, and become empowered to create a new lifestyle. True recovery is attaining and maintaining a lifestyle that emphasizes a positive relationship with yourself.
The experiences we move through in life are complex; the balance of thought, emotion, and sensation is delicate. Life experiences create a pattern that we will unconsciously replay, often leading to symptoms and suffering. In order to break an unhealthy pattern, we must first become aware of the traumas, influences, and beliefs that create this paradigm. Through self-awareness, we gain insight into our true nature, develop the ability to self-regulate, and become empowered to create a new lifestyle. True recovery is attaining and maintaining a lifestyle that emphasizes a positive relationship with yourself.
Laura Shore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93003
Not accepting new clients
The decision to pursue counseling is an extremely important and personal one. And, finding the right therapist is a crucial part of the process. I have been practicing in the field over 25 years and have worked in a variety of settings with adults and adolescents. In addition to having extensive experience in helping those who have suffered grief and loss, I am particularly skilled at working with highly sensitive individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, developmental issues, and identifying, understanding, and changing repetitive patterns that do not serve them.
The decision to pursue counseling is an extremely important and personal one. And, finding the right therapist is a crucial part of the process. I have been practicing in the field over 25 years and have worked in a variety of settings with adults and adolescents. In addition to having extensive experience in helping those who have suffered grief and loss, I am particularly skilled at working with highly sensitive individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, developmental issues, and identifying, understanding, and changing repetitive patterns that do not serve them.
I welcome adults, who may be feeling depressed, anxious, have experienced traumatic event, dealing with relationship challenges or other experiences that are distressing.
I welcome adults, who may be feeling depressed, anxious, have experienced traumatic event, dealing with relationship challenges or other experiences that are distressing.
Teva Johnstone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93004
Waitlist for new clients
I help people experiencing depression, burnout, parental overwhelm and internet addiction. I specialize in compulsive use of social media, parenting more "intense" children and stress. Many of my clients feel stuck in a cycle of distraction and avoidance and spiral into anxiety and shame. I offer compassionate processing of your story and help you grow in self-understanding. Increasing awareness of self-sabotaging patterns can provide opportunity to pause and correct course. I assist with concrete tools for recovery from tech addiction, hustle culture and over-parenting so you can experience peace and greater life satisfaction.
I help people experiencing depression, burnout, parental overwhelm and internet addiction. I specialize in compulsive use of social media, parenting more "intense" children and stress. Many of my clients feel stuck in a cycle of distraction and avoidance and spiral into anxiety and shame. I offer compassionate processing of your story and help you grow in self-understanding. Increasing awareness of self-sabotaging patterns can provide opportunity to pause and correct course. I assist with concrete tools for recovery from tech addiction, hustle culture and over-parenting so you can experience peace and greater life satisfaction.
I believe many painful disorders such as depression and anxiety are rooted in unresolved relationship stress and disconnect. While this pain may have originated in a client's early childhood it is most definitely resurfacing in the client's present relationships.
With my expertise, clients will recognize distorted perceptions and unhealthy relationship patterns that are keeping them stuck. They will begin to own their part in the relationship dynamic which can be highly empowering. Also, learning more effective relationship skills with the important people in their lives will enable clients to begin to experience relief from their painful clinical conditions.
I believe many painful disorders such as depression and anxiety are rooted in unresolved relationship stress and disconnect. While this pain may have originated in a client's early childhood it is most definitely resurfacing in the client's present relationships.
With my expertise, clients will recognize distorted perceptions and unhealthy relationship patterns that are keeping them stuck. They will begin to own their part in the relationship dynamic which can be highly empowering. Also, learning more effective relationship skills with the important people in their lives will enable clients to begin to experience relief from their painful clinical conditions.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with grief by the death of your beloved family member? Are you feeling isolated from those around you because they can't simply understand the pain and frustration of managing your chronic illness? I specialize in working with adults navigating these specific types of concerns at my practice. Here, you will find a supportive space to share your frustrations, resentments, and yearnings of your heart that accompany painful events such as these.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with grief by the death of your beloved family member? Are you feeling isolated from those around you because they can't simply understand the pain and frustration of managing your chronic illness? I specialize in working with adults navigating these specific types of concerns at my practice. Here, you will find a supportive space to share your frustrations, resentments, and yearnings of your heart that accompany painful events such as these.
Josh Manney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93001 (Online Only)
Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck, alone, or overwhelmed. Are you looking for new tools to help handle stress? Have you thought to yourself or been told by someone else that you "might have ADHD" or are "Neurodivergent?" I'm here to help! I work with adults (18+) needing help managing Stress, Anxiety, Life Transitions, and Career challenges, and I specialize in working with those who identify as ADHD or Neurodivergent. My practice centers around tailoring my approach to each individual person and their unique needs to help you develop psychological flexibility to handle all that life throws your way.
Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck, alone, or overwhelmed. Are you looking for new tools to help handle stress? Have you thought to yourself or been told by someone else that you "might have ADHD" or are "Neurodivergent?" I'm here to help! I work with adults (18+) needing help managing Stress, Anxiety, Life Transitions, and Career challenges, and I specialize in working with those who identify as ADHD or Neurodivergent. My practice centers around tailoring my approach to each individual person and their unique needs to help you develop psychological flexibility to handle all that life throws your way.
Araceli Bejar Lua
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93003 (Online Only)
I believe that experiencing hardships can be seen as an invitation to learn more about ourselves and evolve in our life journey to reach our highest potential. I offer to help patients increase self-awareness, increase coping skills to manage symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. Most importantly, I provide a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment in which patients can explore their symptoms, feelings, and life difficulties. By working together through the therapeutic process, I guide patients into a path of self-discovery and empowerment.
I believe that experiencing hardships can be seen as an invitation to learn more about ourselves and evolve in our life journey to reach our highest potential. I offer to help patients increase self-awareness, increase coping skills to manage symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. Most importantly, I provide a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment in which patients can explore their symptoms, feelings, and life difficulties. By working together through the therapeutic process, I guide patients into a path of self-discovery and empowerment.
Anneli Nielsen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93003 (Online Only)
I loving helping people improve and create new relationships. I strive to create a safe and nurturing space for people to explore their variety of emotions and foster healthier relationships. I want to help people increase their ability to connect. I believe that healing and growth happens in genuine human connection. Everyone has their own stories and experiences that shape who they are. I specialize in attachment theory, a framework that recognizes the profound impact of early relationships on our emotional well-being. I want to help people understand how their early life attachment patterns are impacting their life today.
I loving helping people improve and create new relationships. I strive to create a safe and nurturing space for people to explore their variety of emotions and foster healthier relationships. I want to help people increase their ability to connect. I believe that healing and growth happens in genuine human connection. Everyone has their own stories and experiences that shape who they are. I specialize in attachment theory, a framework that recognizes the profound impact of early relationships on our emotional well-being. I want to help people understand how their early life attachment patterns are impacting their life today.
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Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CATC-I, CATC-II, L-13546
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93001
Struggling with addiction and feel rehab isn’t an option? Leaving your family, job, school and responsibilities for an extended period of time is not always needed to get yourself healthy and on track. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, I know the challenges of this lifestyle. Being caught in the cycle of addiction is hard--feelings of fear, failure, guilt, and shame. You may have tried stopping on your own, only to find yourself engaging in the same unhelpful behavior. Breaking this cycle alone is tough! Counseling may be more effective for you than rehab. I specialize in moderation & abstinence based approaches.
Struggling with addiction and feel rehab isn’t an option? Leaving your family, job, school and responsibilities for an extended period of time is not always needed to get yourself healthy and on track. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, I know the challenges of this lifestyle. Being caught in the cycle of addiction is hard--feelings of fear, failure, guilt, and shame. You may have tried stopping on your own, only to find yourself engaging in the same unhelpful behavior. Breaking this cycle alone is tough! Counseling may be more effective for you than rehab. I specialize in moderation & abstinence based approaches.
I am a licensed MFT with offices in Ventura and Ojai. For the past 10 + years I have been working as a therapist with adults, couples and adolescents. I am honored to help facilitate my client’s on their journey, whatever it might be. I believe that it’s the therapeutic relationship that is ultimately healing. I meet each client where they are. Collaboratively, we establish safety and trust, so that we can walk through the psyche together. Additionally, I am passionate about working with couples and have extensive training in working with Adult Attachment relationships.
I am a licensed MFT with offices in Ventura and Ojai. For the past 10 + years I have been working as a therapist with adults, couples and adolescents. I am honored to help facilitate my client’s on their journey, whatever it might be. I believe that it’s the therapeutic relationship that is ultimately healing. I meet each client where they are. Collaboratively, we establish safety and trust, so that we can walk through the psyche together. Additionally, I am passionate about working with couples and have extensive training in working with Adult Attachment relationships.
My name is Brock Pistel, Ph.D. and I really enjoy what I do. I’m a licensed psychologist in the state of California, working with clients via telehealth. I provide individual therapy to adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and trauma. I primarily use a cognitive behavioral therapy approach but often I adapt my approach to best suit my clients. Rather than adhering solely to one specific theory or approach, I use some of the best combinations of interventions I believe the field has to offer. I believe in using interventions best suited to a client.
My name is Brock Pistel, Ph.D. and I really enjoy what I do. I’m a licensed psychologist in the state of California, working with clients via telehealth. I provide individual therapy to adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and trauma. I primarily use a cognitive behavioral therapy approach but often I adapt my approach to best suit my clients. Rather than adhering solely to one specific theory or approach, I use some of the best combinations of interventions I believe the field has to offer. I believe in using interventions best suited to a client.
Joshua Sage Kendrick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93003
My approach to therapy is helping people explore thoughts, feelings and behavioral patterns between themselves, & our surroundings. Counseling will often be a guided process of how I can help clients utilize their coping skills & strength based tools that people may learn to employ immediately. Sessions are structured around evidence based techniques. I have extensive experience working with lgbtq+ issues surrounding gender identity & sexual orientation. I also have a background working with individuals, couples & families of loved ones dealing with various life changes, including depression, grief, addiction, & mental illnesses.
My approach to therapy is helping people explore thoughts, feelings and behavioral patterns between themselves, & our surroundings. Counseling will often be a guided process of how I can help clients utilize their coping skills & strength based tools that people may learn to employ immediately. Sessions are structured around evidence based techniques. I have extensive experience working with lgbtq+ issues surrounding gender identity & sexual orientation. I also have a background working with individuals, couples & families of loved ones dealing with various life changes, including depression, grief, addiction, & mental illnesses.
In person therapy is provided for ages 3-90. In child therapy, there is an opportunity to encourage the resilience that exists in each child. Kids often find therapy fun! Therapy provides an efficient way to examine tough situations and gives your child the tools to move into the future with optimism and confidence. Enhancing skills for emotional and behavioral regulation leads to better family communication, improved mood and more success at school. In these times, many children need help with anxiety, grief, depression or trauma. As a Parent, you will see your child feel better and be provided with essential parent coaching.
In person therapy is provided for ages 3-90. In child therapy, there is an opportunity to encourage the resilience that exists in each child. Kids often find therapy fun! Therapy provides an efficient way to examine tough situations and gives your child the tools to move into the future with optimism and confidence. Enhancing skills for emotional and behavioral regulation leads to better family communication, improved mood and more success at school. In these times, many children need help with anxiety, grief, depression or trauma. As a Parent, you will see your child feel better and be provided with essential parent coaching.
Vonda ("Vondie") Lozano
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93003
Are you fighting about the same things over and over? Do things seem to be getting worse instead of better? Do your fights leave you feeling sad and discouraged or worried about the future? Or if you're single, do you find yourself dating "the same guy with a different face." You keep repeating the same patterns that leave you feeling unloved and alone. You shouldn't have to feel this bad. And it doesn't have to be like this. You deserve a good loving relationship, the kind we all really want.
Are you fighting about the same things over and over? Do things seem to be getting worse instead of better? Do your fights leave you feeling sad and discouraged or worried about the future? Or if you're single, do you find yourself dating "the same guy with a different face." You keep repeating the same patterns that leave you feeling unloved and alone. You shouldn't have to feel this bad. And it doesn't have to be like this. You deserve a good loving relationship, the kind we all really want.
Are you parenting a neurodiverse child? Do you wonder how to best support your child at this age and stage? Do you want to improve your relationship with your child? Ever wonder why parenting YOUR child seem so much harder than parenting is for other families? Are you discouraged because you know the kind of parent you want to be but you aren't sure how to get there?
Are you parenting a neurodiverse child? Do you wonder how to best support your child at this age and stage? Do you want to improve your relationship with your child? Ever wonder why parenting YOUR child seem so much harder than parenting is for other families? Are you discouraged because you know the kind of parent you want to be but you aren't sure how to get there?
Melissa Rebollar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93001 (Online Only)
Hello! :) My name is Melissa Rebollar, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in the state of California. I attended Marymount California University and received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology; then went on to complete my Master's degree in Counseling at Cal State Long Beach (Go Beach!) I've gained an abundance of experience working in multiple settings, including psychiatric hospitals, public schools, non-profit organizations, and county-funded programs, all of which had diverse populations and various diagnoses.
Hello! :) My name is Melissa Rebollar, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in the state of California. I attended Marymount California University and received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology; then went on to complete my Master's degree in Counseling at Cal State Long Beach (Go Beach!) I've gained an abundance of experience working in multiple settings, including psychiatric hospitals, public schools, non-profit organizations, and county-funded programs, all of which had diverse populations and various diagnoses.
I work with people that experience depression, anxiety, addiction, co-dependency, poor self esteem, relationship difficulties, and identity. Finding a therapist that you connect with is one of the most important aspects of therapy. Even more important is learning how to identify, process and manage feelings with someone you trust. I would like to help you through this process, offer perspective and give you skills to work through it.
I work with people that experience depression, anxiety, addiction, co-dependency, poor self esteem, relationship difficulties, and identity. Finding a therapist that you connect with is one of the most important aspects of therapy. Even more important is learning how to identify, process and manage feelings with someone you trust. I would like to help you through this process, offer perspective and give you skills to work through it.
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Number of Therapists in Ventura, CA
600+
Average cost per session
$158
Therapists in Ventura, CA who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Coping Skills |
| 66% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 67% | Aetna |
| 65% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 63% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Ventura, CA see their clients
| 73% | In Person and Online | |
| 27% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |