Therapists in California
![Photo of Anne Gimbel, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b2e5142f-a56e-4433-b67e-b2e3048bb32e/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am Anne Gimbel, a licensed marriage and family therapist in CA. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery of life issues, we work together to overcome them. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings. I work with teens to adults, individuals, couples, and families.
I am Anne Gimbel, a licensed marriage and family therapist in CA. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery of life issues, we work together to overcome them. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings. I work with teens to adults, individuals, couples, and families.
![Photo of Jennifer Sherman, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/50c26f53-0a08-4205-84cb-193c1137f64a/1/320x400.png)
You will face many defeats in your life, but never let yourself be defeated by Maya Angelou. Life is full of positive moments where the strength to define ourselves and develop skills to live more fully are easily found. But when life becomes whittled with challenges, stress, and struggles, the test then becomes learning to navigate our feelings, recognize our thoughts, and make changes in our behavior to live more wholly. Most of the time we are capable of handling life’s stresses, but sometimes things can get too overwhelming and stressful, and we need help.
You will face many defeats in your life, but never let yourself be defeated by Maya Angelou. Life is full of positive moments where the strength to define ourselves and develop skills to live more fully are easily found. But when life becomes whittled with challenges, stress, and struggles, the test then becomes learning to navigate our feelings, recognize our thoughts, and make changes in our behavior to live more wholly. Most of the time we are capable of handling life’s stresses, but sometimes things can get too overwhelming and stressful, and we need help.
![Photo of Sarah Yael Kerem, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3bb6f9e7-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
This isn't what you signed up for...It's just not working. You've been strong. You've been able to keep it together for a long time. But now you feel overwhelmed. You don't have to go through this alone. Let me help you get through this tough time...stuck place...lousy situation. Let me help you rediscover your joy. I use compassion, encouragement and humor along with direction in therapy. I have a straight forward approach and I am good at helping people find the right balance of family, career and self.
This isn't what you signed up for...It's just not working. You've been strong. You've been able to keep it together for a long time. But now you feel overwhelmed. You don't have to go through this alone. Let me help you get through this tough time...stuck place...lousy situation. Let me help you rediscover your joy. I use compassion, encouragement and humor along with direction in therapy. I have a straight forward approach and I am good at helping people find the right balance of family, career and self.
![Photo of Lisa Friedman, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/54875f30-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Lisa Friedman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660 (Online Only)
During many years of private practice, I have helped hundreds of clients overcome feelings of hopelessness and helplessness that are some of the consequences of struggling with eating disorders, drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring disorders. Having 23 years of personal recover from anorexia and bulimia myself, I treat individuals in a nonjudgmental manner. Empowering clients to participants in their own recovery, planning their future goals, happiness and overall lives. I believe that these are complex disorders and need to be treated as such. I work along side nutritionists and doctors to afford you the best outcome.
During many years of private practice, I have helped hundreds of clients overcome feelings of hopelessness and helplessness that are some of the consequences of struggling with eating disorders, drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring disorders. Having 23 years of personal recover from anorexia and bulimia myself, I treat individuals in a nonjudgmental manner. Empowering clients to participants in their own recovery, planning their future goals, happiness and overall lives. I believe that these are complex disorders and need to be treated as such. I work along side nutritionists and doctors to afford you the best outcome.
![Photo of Nick Krieger, MA, LMFT, MFA, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3a6a509b-acab-480e-b7a5-c4093a3285ec/1/320x400.jpeg)
Nick Krieger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114
I love working with queer and trans folks. Whether you are coming in to explore your identity, or you simply want a therapist you don’t have to educate, I am here to support you. I work with folks dealing with relationship challenges, familial difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief, and the impacts of trauma and attachment wounding. I welcome people of all identities and work particularly well with people who have felt marginalized or different from others.
I love working with queer and trans folks. Whether you are coming in to explore your identity, or you simply want a therapist you don’t have to educate, I am here to support you. I work with folks dealing with relationship challenges, familial difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief, and the impacts of trauma and attachment wounding. I welcome people of all identities and work particularly well with people who have felt marginalized or different from others.
![Photo of Lesley Phillipa Shapiro, AMFT, APCC, Marriage & Family Therapist Intern](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/621644df-8bb6-4933-9a8d-cbf166ae0f0b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lesley Phillipa Shapiro
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
I believe that finding and attending therapy is the best gift you can give yourself. Many of us seek relief from stress and anxiety through unhealthy behaviors - drinking, drugs, gambling, shopping, scrolling or gaming. Let's work together to understand what you'd like to change in your life and find skills for you to use, uncovering and working through events or feelings that cause you distress. Let's reduce anxiety, depression, substance abuse and loneliness and allow you to live as happily and fulfilled as possible. Contact me and set up a time to no-charge meet and talk during a 15-minute consultation.
I believe that finding and attending therapy is the best gift you can give yourself. Many of us seek relief from stress and anxiety through unhealthy behaviors - drinking, drugs, gambling, shopping, scrolling or gaming. Let's work together to understand what you'd like to change in your life and find skills for you to use, uncovering and working through events or feelings that cause you distress. Let's reduce anxiety, depression, substance abuse and loneliness and allow you to live as happily and fulfilled as possible. Contact me and set up a time to no-charge meet and talk during a 15-minute consultation.
![Photo of Robyn Park - Transformative Marriage and Family Therapy, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/485fa8a8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Transformative Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
For 25 years I have been doing a specific therapy that is structured with a beginning, middle, and end. It is healing from emotional immaturity due to childhood trauma. It is deep rooted therapy with actual tools and healing of wounds that stop us from living to full potential . Many have referred to it as the most transformative therapy that leads to generations of healing. Ideal client is high functioning with a need to recover from love addiction or love avoidance. I was trained by Pia Melody for the last 10 years. I am passionate about this therapy because of what it does for people. This is a therapy that has a structure.
For 25 years I have been doing a specific therapy that is structured with a beginning, middle, and end. It is healing from emotional immaturity due to childhood trauma. It is deep rooted therapy with actual tools and healing of wounds that stop us from living to full potential . Many have referred to it as the most transformative therapy that leads to generations of healing. Ideal client is high functioning with a need to recover from love addiction or love avoidance. I was trained by Pia Melody for the last 10 years. I am passionate about this therapy because of what it does for people. This is a therapy that has a structure.
![Photo of Rivkah Cunin, MA, LMFT, LPCC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b5c67e64-85f7-4e46-b0e2-d782aa7ce1be/2/320x400.jpeg)
Do you crave deeper relationships where you really feel understood, appreciated, and close to others? Are you feeling stuck and just overwhelmed by sad, anxious, or stressed out emotions? Did you experience a rough childhood and now worry about repeating those mistakes? I help couples and individuals better understand the patterns that may have developed in their relationship over time, leaving them feeling disconnected and stuck, even with the people they love most. I help you identify these harmful patterns, develop empathy for each other, and start interacting in healthier ways that help you heal and grow together.
Do you crave deeper relationships where you really feel understood, appreciated, and close to others? Are you feeling stuck and just overwhelmed by sad, anxious, or stressed out emotions? Did you experience a rough childhood and now worry about repeating those mistakes? I help couples and individuals better understand the patterns that may have developed in their relationship over time, leaving them feeling disconnected and stuck, even with the people they love most. I help you identify these harmful patterns, develop empathy for each other, and start interacting in healthier ways that help you heal and grow together.
![Photo of Riley Clarke, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/47f6b7a3-e076-4a49-9d7a-a3221ecb3490/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Riley Clarke is a clinical psychologist specializing in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and relationship issues. Dr. Clarke has expertise in working with teens, young adults, and families and has extensive experience in crisis intervention, substance use, and emotional regulation issues, such as anger management, impulsivity, ADHD, and social anxiety. Dr. Clarke promotes self-exploration and personal growth with individual clients and provides invaluable parental coaching in family systems.
Dr. Riley Clarke is a clinical psychologist specializing in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and relationship issues. Dr. Clarke has expertise in working with teens, young adults, and families and has extensive experience in crisis intervention, substance use, and emotional regulation issues, such as anger management, impulsivity, ADHD, and social anxiety. Dr. Clarke promotes self-exploration and personal growth with individual clients and provides invaluable parental coaching in family systems.
![Photo of Ilana S Wasserman, LMFT, LEP, CMT, VMP, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f1cbf2a9-3212-466b-9084-f208f67865f9/2/320x400.jpeg)
Ilana S Wasserman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LEP, CMT, VMP
Verified Verified
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Being a therapist not only involves the training we are provided nor the previous clients with whom we have worked. In my opinion, it involves the humility to allow one's client to feel safe enough to share the most vulnerable parts of their experiences for both of us to feel connected and moving in the same direction. My style of treatment follows my beliefs above. I will be working to put the pieces together that you may be unable to see. Once we have a pattern established, we will go at your speed, perhaps with a light nudge from me, to discover the origins of your issues.
Being a therapist not only involves the training we are provided nor the previous clients with whom we have worked. In my opinion, it involves the humility to allow one's client to feel safe enough to share the most vulnerable parts of their experiences for both of us to feel connected and moving in the same direction. My style of treatment follows my beliefs above. I will be working to put the pieces together that you may be unable to see. Once we have a pattern established, we will go at your speed, perhaps with a light nudge from me, to discover the origins of your issues.
![Photo of Christhmus (Christopher Chu) Presence, MA, AMFT, APCC, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cbbaae6c-5870-4b15-a265-8c16ff9bb6ce/3/320x400.jpeg)
Christhmus (Christopher Chu) Presence
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
Offering CA-based Telehealth ideal for BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, &/or People of Color, including white-passing & mixed-race BIPOC. Also welcoming Families & Partnerships with 1 or more BIPOC in regular attendance. I offer Xychotherapy: psychotherapy that recognizes therapeutic experiences existed long before psychotherapy was invented, and incorporates psychotherapy into global therapeutic wisdoms and practices.
Offering CA-based Telehealth ideal for BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, &/or People of Color, including white-passing & mixed-race BIPOC. Also welcoming Families & Partnerships with 1 or more BIPOC in regular attendance. I offer Xychotherapy: psychotherapy that recognizes therapeutic experiences existed long before psychotherapy was invented, and incorporates psychotherapy into global therapeutic wisdoms and practices.
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![Photo of Maxwel Blake Shaft, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/aba84b10-209e-4853-acde-d1de2bc1bdf5/4/320x400.jpeg)
Maxwel Blake Shaft
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Max Shaft and my passion is working with clients who may be feeling stuck, discouraged, or powerless but want to feel confident, free from limiting beliefs, and proud of who they are so that they can live up to their fullest potential.
Hi, my name is Max Shaft and my passion is working with clients who may be feeling stuck, discouraged, or powerless but want to feel confident, free from limiting beliefs, and proud of who they are so that they can live up to their fullest potential.
![Photo of Joshua Javedanfar, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dfa841c3-e7ca-48bb-842e-6f042050da09/1/320x400.png)
Hello, and welcome! I'm Josh Javedanfar, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I'm here to support you on your journey toward improved mental well-being. With a compassionate and personalized approach, I strive to create a safe space for exploration, healing, and growth. I tailor all my therapeutic techniques to meet your unique needs. I work with and have had experience working with individuals, families, and couples of diverse backgrounds and ages who may be facing a wide range of mental health concerns.
Hello, and welcome! I'm Josh Javedanfar, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I'm here to support you on your journey toward improved mental well-being. With a compassionate and personalized approach, I strive to create a safe space for exploration, healing, and growth. I tailor all my therapeutic techniques to meet your unique needs. I work with and have had experience working with individuals, families, and couples of diverse backgrounds and ages who may be facing a wide range of mental health concerns.
![Photo of Patricia Anderson - Bridges Therapy Group of CA, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4bbae5d5-9483-4d1f-b9fc-7ada3a35abed/2/320x400.jpeg)
Bridges Therapy Group of CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (Online Only)
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.
![Photo of Lauren Malkasian - Individual And Couples Specialist, BFA, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4d65625d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Lauren Malkasian - Individual And Couples Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Let’s start with right now. Let’s pause long enough to invite awareness. Let’s get curious about what matters to you and expand what is possible. The work is solely focused on the changes you want to make. My approach is pragmatic, strength-based, and non-pathologizing. My style is warm, conversational, and direct. My intention is to help you create your preferred life. I collaborate with my clients to adopt healthier coping skills & more flexible ways of thinking about themselves and their situations. So tell me, what’s going on in your life? What are you up against? How do you cope? What’s working and what’s not?
Let’s start with right now. Let’s pause long enough to invite awareness. Let’s get curious about what matters to you and expand what is possible. The work is solely focused on the changes you want to make. My approach is pragmatic, strength-based, and non-pathologizing. My style is warm, conversational, and direct. My intention is to help you create your preferred life. I collaborate with my clients to adopt healthier coping skills & more flexible ways of thinking about themselves and their situations. So tell me, what’s going on in your life? What are you up against? How do you cope? What’s working and what’s not?
![Photo of Dr. Jennifer Kashani, PsyD, MA, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2865be6b-bf4d-4224-bf31-2e61f1b8a2f3/3/320x400.jpeg)
You want a balanced life; fulfilling career, romantic relationship, genuine friendships, family bonds, health, and fun. Maybe some areas of your life feel full, yet there is still something missing, thus creating this imbalance. This does not happen in a vacuum; it happens in relationship with oneself and others. Healing also happens in relationships, which starts with me and you. I am an expert in healthy relationships and career; helping to create space for more in your life without feeling overwhelmed. I will help you improve your life and find the relief you need in a world that can sometimes feel unrelenting.
You want a balanced life; fulfilling career, romantic relationship, genuine friendships, family bonds, health, and fun. Maybe some areas of your life feel full, yet there is still something missing, thus creating this imbalance. This does not happen in a vacuum; it happens in relationship with oneself and others. Healing also happens in relationships, which starts with me and you. I am an expert in healthy relationships and career; helping to create space for more in your life without feeling overwhelmed. I will help you improve your life and find the relief you need in a world that can sometimes feel unrelenting.
![Photo of Eti Andrew Valdez-Kaminsky Mft Divorce Mediator - Eti A Valdez-Kaminsky, MFT Divorce Mediator, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b90ae00-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
Eti A Valdez-Kaminsky, MFT Divorce Mediator
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94705
People who need personal engagement and direct feedback about their life dynamics and challenges are a good fit for my style. Whether one is managing a mental health diagnosis, personal growth or dealing with a particular life circumstance. I also offer Divorce Mediation. Helping people achieve a fair and equitable divorce settlement.
People who need personal engagement and direct feedback about their life dynamics and challenges are a good fit for my style. Whether one is managing a mental health diagnosis, personal growth or dealing with a particular life circumstance. I also offer Divorce Mediation. Helping people achieve a fair and equitable divorce settlement.
![Photo of Bridges Therapy Group Of California, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, APCC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bdc9ff55-d86e-45a8-8b8e-4b950baaa60a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Bridges Therapy Group Of California
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (Online Only)
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.
![Photo of Terri Barach, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2344ff2f-4342-4f1a-a885-050489a09659/2/320x400.jpeg)
Terri Barach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
You know you're a good parent. You know you're a good partner or spouse. So why are things so difficult? In spite of our best efforts and intentions, life can present us with unexpected challenges in our families, challenges that push us to our very limits. When family members are faced with special needs, chronic illness or estrangement it impacts everyone. Understanding this will allow you to be your best self and the best advocate or caregiver you can be. As a therapist, my goal is to give troubled families the support they need to restore balance and wellness.
You know you're a good parent. You know you're a good partner or spouse. So why are things so difficult? In spite of our best efforts and intentions, life can present us with unexpected challenges in our families, challenges that push us to our very limits. When family members are faced with special needs, chronic illness or estrangement it impacts everyone. Understanding this will allow you to be your best self and the best advocate or caregiver you can be. As a therapist, my goal is to give troubled families the support they need to restore balance and wellness.
![Photo of Sharon Testa-Harker - Sharon Testa-Harker, M.F.T., LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/450446ca-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
As my client you can expect me to be smart, sensitive, interactive, and direct while keeping and eliciting a sense of humor. Together, we will discuss those behaviors, interactions, and experiences that increase your stress. We’ll work on coping strategies to ease your pain and anxiety and increase your sense of satisfaction. My experience has led me to value self-direction and respect people of all ages. I know about the effects of violence, loss, chemical dependency and powerlessness, acute and generational trauma.
As my client you can expect me to be smart, sensitive, interactive, and direct while keeping and eliciting a sense of humor. Together, we will discuss those behaviors, interactions, and experiences that increase your stress. We’ll work on coping strategies to ease your pain and anxiety and increase your sense of satisfaction. My experience has led me to value self-direction and respect people of all ages. I know about the effects of violence, loss, chemical dependency and powerlessness, acute and generational trauma.