Female Therapists in Visalia, CA
Navigating life's challenges can be difficult, whether in relationships with others or with yourself. Past events, unresolved hurts, and current stressors sometimes keep us "stuck" in a cycle of suffering, shame, or guilt. Therapy can help. I work with clients who want to heal and learn to create a life they love and form relationships that nourish them. Many of my clients find there is empowerment in identifying obstacles affecting them, and by doing so it provides them the opportunity to heal wounds and create the life they want. Therapy can help bring clarity, hope, understanding, and meaning to your journey.
Navigating life's challenges can be difficult, whether in relationships with others or with yourself. Past events, unresolved hurts, and current stressors sometimes keep us "stuck" in a cycle of suffering, shame, or guilt. Therapy can help. I work with clients who want to heal and learn to create a life they love and form relationships that nourish them. Many of my clients find there is empowerment in identifying obstacles affecting them, and by doing so it provides them the opportunity to heal wounds and create the life they want. Therapy can help bring clarity, hope, understanding, and meaning to your journey.
No matter your age, life can be unpredictable and take you on difficult emotional journeys. For children and teens, expressing emotions verbally can be even harder due to their developmental level. Situations like divorce, moving, a death in the family, school problems, friend issues, etc., often lead to negative behavioral changes or withdrawal. This is often due to their inability to express themselves properly. My role as a therapist is to create a comfortable and safe place for my clients to process their emotions and explore their inner selves in a way that promotes healing.
No matter your age, life can be unpredictable and take you on difficult emotional journeys. For children and teens, expressing emotions verbally can be even harder due to their developmental level. Situations like divorce, moving, a death in the family, school problems, friend issues, etc., often lead to negative behavioral changes or withdrawal. This is often due to their inability to express themselves properly. My role as a therapist is to create a comfortable and safe place for my clients to process their emotions and explore their inner selves in a way that promotes healing.
I’m a dedicated clinician with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through various challenges. My professional journey is rooted in clinical counseling, with a specialized focus on school counseling and substance use. I’m passionate about creating a safe, nurturing space where young individuals and their families feel heard, supported, and empowered. I am bilingual in English and Spanish.
I’m a dedicated clinician with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through various challenges. My professional journey is rooted in clinical counseling, with a specialized focus on school counseling and substance use. I’m passionate about creating a safe, nurturing space where young individuals and their families feel heard, supported, and empowered. I am bilingual in English and Spanish.
Stephanie Donabedian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
Hello and welcome. There are moments in everyone's life when things can begin to feel overwhelming. You have taken the first step towards a journey to gain healing of mind, body and spirit. Therapy can be extremely helpful in learning new ways to cope with our complex lives and learn to live more fully. Together we can create a new path in your life in which you will learn self-acceptance and be more in tune with thoughts, feelings and emotions. Remember that your healing and transformation is a process that requires patience, kindness, and allowing yourself to be human.
Hello and welcome. There are moments in everyone's life when things can begin to feel overwhelming. You have taken the first step towards a journey to gain healing of mind, body and spirit. Therapy can be extremely helpful in learning new ways to cope with our complex lives and learn to live more fully. Together we can create a new path in your life in which you will learn self-acceptance and be more in tune with thoughts, feelings and emotions. Remember that your healing and transformation is a process that requires patience, kindness, and allowing yourself to be human.
It is my belief that people have the ability to change and transform into the person they truly want to be. Life can sometimes be overwhelming and full of challenges. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients to share, grow, safely express themselves and develop their own solutions. I work with individuals, families, adolescents, and children who are experiencing various challenges including: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, and struggles related to past trauma.
It is my belief that people have the ability to change and transform into the person they truly want to be. Life can sometimes be overwhelming and full of challenges. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients to share, grow, safely express themselves and develop their own solutions. I work with individuals, families, adolescents, and children who are experiencing various challenges including: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, and struggles related to past trauma.
Life presents us all with situations that we may not have expected to find ourselves in. Having someone walk with us on our journey and bear witness to our experience is often helpful. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, behavior/mood changes or family/relationship stressors, you may benefit from therapy. I look forward to working with you as you work on the things that are most important to you.
Life presents us all with situations that we may not have expected to find ourselves in. Having someone walk with us on our journey and bear witness to our experience is often helpful. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, behavior/mood changes or family/relationship stressors, you may benefit from therapy. I look forward to working with you as you work on the things that are most important to you.
My desire is to work with you in developing the skills and tools necessary to navigate through the struggles you may face on the job, parenting children with or without disabilities, relationships, daily stressors, and helping children to learn the skills needed so they can thrive and develop at their highest potential. It first starts with self-growth, development, and to apply the life skills that are right for you. I am here to guide, council, coach, instruct, and provide assessment in the areas needed to assist in providing you with as much information and support needed to live a more peaceful life with better relationships.
My desire is to work with you in developing the skills and tools necessary to navigate through the struggles you may face on the job, parenting children with or without disabilities, relationships, daily stressors, and helping children to learn the skills needed so they can thrive and develop at their highest potential. It first starts with self-growth, development, and to apply the life skills that are right for you. I am here to guide, council, coach, instruct, and provide assessment in the areas needed to assist in providing you with as much information and support needed to live a more peaceful life with better relationships.
Kathleen Bono
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
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It can be difficult to let go of worries, stressors, and complications in life. We risk missing out when those worries are all we see. My goals in life, and as a therapist, are to live in the moment, increase skillfulness with struggles, and to remain focused on what's important. As a therapist, I am knowledgable and educated in human behavior, however you, the client, is the expert in your own life, and my role is to consult, assisting you in self-discovery, problem solving, and moving toward change.
It can be difficult to let go of worries, stressors, and complications in life. We risk missing out when those worries are all we see. My goals in life, and as a therapist, are to live in the moment, increase skillfulness with struggles, and to remain focused on what's important. As a therapist, I am knowledgable and educated in human behavior, however you, the client, is the expert in your own life, and my role is to consult, assisting you in self-discovery, problem solving, and moving toward change.
Having a difficult time navigating through the stressors in life? Is past trauma holding you back? Afraid to share with others for fear of judgment or because you think they can't understand? Ready to share and move forward in life? I am here to listen. Let's talk and empower you for a mentally healthier future.
Having a difficult time navigating through the stressors in life? Is past trauma holding you back? Afraid to share with others for fear of judgment or because you think they can't understand? Ready to share and move forward in life? I am here to listen. Let's talk and empower you for a mentally healthier future.
I offer telehealth options to respond to the COVID 19 virus, free consultations and accepting new clients. Please call my office. Life can be overwhelming, and a struggle to just keep your head above water. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, children, couples and families. I have been in the helping field since 2006.
I offer telehealth options to respond to the COVID 19 virus, free consultations and accepting new clients. Please call my office. Life can be overwhelming, and a struggle to just keep your head above water. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, children, couples and families. I have been in the helping field since 2006.
Are you having conflict with a significant other? Worried about a family member or friend? Caught between caring for your children and caring for your parents? Can't sleep? Underperforming? Having bothersome thoughts? Can't get going? Disorganized? Distracted? Lost interest in things you once enjoyed? These things don't have to manage your life. You can learn how to manage them instead of them managing you.
Are you having conflict with a significant other? Worried about a family member or friend? Caught between caring for your children and caring for your parents? Can't sleep? Underperforming? Having bothersome thoughts? Can't get going? Disorganized? Distracted? Lost interest in things you once enjoyed? These things don't have to manage your life. You can learn how to manage them instead of them managing you.
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Life happens…life is like the ocean waves; some waves extremely big, others moderate and lots of ongoing regular small ocean waves/movement. Sometimes we need professional help from a caring and non-partial person. I am here to give you that support, guidance, new perspective, tools and strategies to help support riding the waves of life. Life can be complicated but there is ALWAYS hope.
Life happens…life is like the ocean waves; some waves extremely big, others moderate and lots of ongoing regular small ocean waves/movement. Sometimes we need professional help from a caring and non-partial person. I am here to give you that support, guidance, new perspective, tools and strategies to help support riding the waves of life. Life can be complicated but there is ALWAYS hope.
My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey and provide the support you need on the journey. There is no judgement based on diagnosis or background. I have spent most of my clinician career working with those with severe mental illness diagnosis or requiring residential mental health treatment. For those transitioning from that setting it is hard to find a clinician and one of my goals is to be able to walk alongside those in transition from residential or intensive mental health treatment as they re-integrate back home.
My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey and provide the support you need on the journey. There is no judgement based on diagnosis or background. I have spent most of my clinician career working with those with severe mental illness diagnosis or requiring residential mental health treatment. For those transitioning from that setting it is hard to find a clinician and one of my goals is to be able to walk alongside those in transition from residential or intensive mental health treatment as they re-integrate back home.
Hello! My name is Cecilia Camacho Sandoval. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I provide psychotherapy for adolescents/teens, women, men, and LGBTQIA+. I am comfortable treating mood disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, psychosis, addiction, anger management, self-esteem, job stress, general stress, and trauma and PTSD. My approach is both person-centered and existential. I commonly use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered, Existential, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused (SFBT) modalities.
Hello! My name is Cecilia Camacho Sandoval. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I provide psychotherapy for adolescents/teens, women, men, and LGBTQIA+. I am comfortable treating mood disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, psychosis, addiction, anger management, self-esteem, job stress, general stress, and trauma and PTSD. My approach is both person-centered and existential. I commonly use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered, Existential, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused (SFBT) modalities.
Marlene Maria Cantu
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93277
Life comes with challenges. Whether you are faced with difficulties in managing stress, anxiety, depression, and/or wish to overcome trauma, seeking therapeutic assistance is a healthy step toward evolving into a better version of yourself.
Life comes with challenges. Whether you are faced with difficulties in managing stress, anxiety, depression, and/or wish to overcome trauma, seeking therapeutic assistance is a healthy step toward evolving into a better version of yourself.
I am Marian Marioni, a Licensed Psychologist, who is passionate about getting to know each client, understanding their unique strengths and resources, and helping them navigate through current challenges to achieve the desired change, healing, and growth. My approach is client-centered and strength-based. I will meet you with curiosity, compassion, and open-mindedness. I believe in a collaborative approach focused on identifying priorities for desired change and areas for growth and healing.
I am Marian Marioni, a Licensed Psychologist, who is passionate about getting to know each client, understanding their unique strengths and resources, and helping them navigate through current challenges to achieve the desired change, healing, and growth. My approach is client-centered and strength-based. I will meet you with curiosity, compassion, and open-mindedness. I believe in a collaborative approach focused on identifying priorities for desired change and areas for growth and healing.
Jaime Ls DiMeco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93279 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Jaime DiMeco & I'm honored that you are here. I have been a psychotherapist since 2018, & in that time I’ve had the privilege to use my education & training to serve a spectrum of clients across California with a variety of therapeutic needs. I take a collaborative & whole-person approach with each client. It is my desire to get to know & come alongside you in identifying current challenges, exploring meaningful goals, & facilitating transformation using verified approaches within a safe therapeutic environment. I am passionate about working with individuals of all backgrounds to overcome & heal from the lasting impacts
Hello, I'm Jaime DiMeco & I'm honored that you are here. I have been a psychotherapist since 2018, & in that time I’ve had the privilege to use my education & training to serve a spectrum of clients across California with a variety of therapeutic needs. I take a collaborative & whole-person approach with each client. It is my desire to get to know & come alongside you in identifying current challenges, exploring meaningful goals, & facilitating transformation using verified approaches within a safe therapeutic environment. I am passionate about working with individuals of all backgrounds to overcome & heal from the lasting impacts
The journey to self-discovery is not linear, nor is it always easy. I believe everyone has the answers they seek within themselves; however, through the cloud of feelings, it can be hard to see the answers before us; sometimes it takes a skilled ear to help us find the way. As your therapist, I strive to create an environment that is compassionate, without judgement, and safe. Together, we will weather the storm, and find the answers you seek.
The journey to self-discovery is not linear, nor is it always easy. I believe everyone has the answers they seek within themselves; however, through the cloud of feelings, it can be hard to see the answers before us; sometimes it takes a skilled ear to help us find the way. As your therapist, I strive to create an environment that is compassionate, without judgement, and safe. Together, we will weather the storm, and find the answers you seek.
I work with adults, teenagers, and children and specialize in supporting clients trying to manage the effects of trauma, Depression and Anxiety. I provide a safe, comforting place for clients to share their story, identify strengths, and develop healthy communication and coping skills to more effectively handle challenges. My typical client is looking for a mix of various techniques: active listening, empathy, honesty, practical tools to use on a day-to-day basis, and an improved understanding of the "why is this happening?", and humor to add to the therapeutic relationship.
I work with adults, teenagers, and children and specialize in supporting clients trying to manage the effects of trauma, Depression and Anxiety. I provide a safe, comforting place for clients to share their story, identify strengths, and develop healthy communication and coping skills to more effectively handle challenges. My typical client is looking for a mix of various techniques: active listening, empathy, honesty, practical tools to use on a day-to-day basis, and an improved understanding of the "why is this happening?", and humor to add to the therapeutic relationship.
Ashley Sherae Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
The human experience is made up of a series of steps and changes. Each change, whether it is perceived in the moment as positive or negative, propels us into uncharted territory, and sometimes, we all need a little help with the navigation. My goal is to assist individuals, children, parents, and couples as they work through new challenges, overcome patterns of negative thoughts and behaviors, and seek personal strength and confidence moving forward.
The human experience is made up of a series of steps and changes. Each change, whether it is perceived in the moment as positive or negative, propels us into uncharted territory, and sometimes, we all need a little help with the navigation. My goal is to assist individuals, children, parents, and couples as they work through new challenges, overcome patterns of negative thoughts and behaviors, and seek personal strength and confidence moving forward.
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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.