Therapists in California
Thank you for taking the time to visit my page. My name is Esther Neissany and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. In college, I heard the quote “be the person you needed when you were young;” this led me to the path of being a licensed marriage and family therapist. I focus on child and adolescent populations who are experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and challenging family dynamics. I also have experience with crisis intervention for suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and self-harming behaviors.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my page. My name is Esther Neissany and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. In college, I heard the quote “be the person you needed when you were young;” this led me to the path of being a licensed marriage and family therapist. I focus on child and adolescent populations who are experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and challenging family dynamics. I also have experience with crisis intervention for suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and self-harming behaviors.
I'm here for you. I am well aware it is not easy to reach out for professional support. Much of successful therapy is about the connection between you and the therapist you choose. By working together, you will gain more insight about yourself, find reasons to challenges you go through, and ways to overcoming them and achieving your goals. Curiosity and empathy will be key components in our work. I work with adults and children, in individual, couple and family settings. You can view my specialties on this profile and my website. In addition, I supervise doctoral level post-docs who can help in case I don't have availability.
I'm here for you. I am well aware it is not easy to reach out for professional support. Much of successful therapy is about the connection between you and the therapist you choose. By working together, you will gain more insight about yourself, find reasons to challenges you go through, and ways to overcoming them and achieving your goals. Curiosity and empathy will be key components in our work. I work with adults and children, in individual, couple and family settings. You can view my specialties on this profile and my website. In addition, I supervise doctoral level post-docs who can help in case I don't have availability.
We offer PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND EVALUATIONS with children and adults for a variety of concerns, including diagnosis, learning disabilities, intelligence and giftedness, ADD/ADHD, and other psychological, school related, and forensic issues.
Sometimes life can be hard! Even really hard! The Central Valley Center for Psychological Assessment and Counseling is here for you! It takes great courage to care for yourself, though I believe it is possible. I have nearly 20 years of experience working with clients just like you.
We offer PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND EVALUATIONS with children and adults for a variety of concerns, including diagnosis, learning disabilities, intelligence and giftedness, ADD/ADHD, and other psychological, school related, and forensic issues.
Sometimes life can be hard! Even really hard! The Central Valley Center for Psychological Assessment and Counseling is here for you! It takes great courage to care for yourself, though I believe it is possible. I have nearly 20 years of experience working with clients just like you.
Serenity Wehrenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472 (Online Only)
I currently work with adult individuals and do not see children, families or couples at this time.
My approach to counseling is compassion centered, trauma-informed and non-pathologizing. Working together to create a sense of safety and trust is my highest priority. Thus, when we sit together I don’t consider it my job to ‘fix you’ but rather, to be with you. It is in being with you and bringing awareness and kindness to you exactly as you are, that we can begin to create safety in our relationship together and grieve and heal past and present challenges. I aim to help you rediscover an authentic way of being in the world that strengthens your relationship with yourself and others and moves you toward what you most want in life.
I currently work with adult individuals and do not see children, families or couples at this time.
My approach to counseling is compassion centered, trauma-informed and non-pathologizing. Working together to create a sense of safety and trust is my highest priority. Thus, when we sit together I don’t consider it my job to ‘fix you’ but rather, to be with you. It is in being with you and bringing awareness and kindness to you exactly as you are, that we can begin to create safety in our relationship together and grieve and heal past and present challenges. I aim to help you rediscover an authentic way of being in the world that strengthens your relationship with yourself and others and moves you toward what you most want in life.
Nicole “Nikki” Eigler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91372 (Online Only)
In addition I am a mother to two children.
The world of building, creating, and maintaining a family can be full of road blocks, obstacles, and joy. I provide a safe and warm environment to talk through challenges surrounding family building, fertility, adoption, parenting, grief and loss. I am here to help with bonding, transition to parenting, processing developmental delays or challenges, and the "how to" with your new child/family. I am also here as a support for any member of the adoption constellation (expectant/birth parent, adoptee, adoptive parents, grandparents, siblings, aunt/uncle, etc.) no matter what phase of the process.
In addition I am a mother to two children.
The world of building, creating, and maintaining a family can be full of road blocks, obstacles, and joy. I provide a safe and warm environment to talk through challenges surrounding family building, fertility, adoption, parenting, grief and loss. I am here to help with bonding, transition to parenting, processing developmental delays or challenges, and the "how to" with your new child/family. I am also here as a support for any member of the adoption constellation (expectant/birth parent, adoptee, adoptive parents, grandparents, siblings, aunt/uncle, etc.) no matter what phase of the process.
I saw the impact of my naïve decisions on my partner & my children, and myself.
STOP Divorce and Relationship Breakdown NOW! Save your Relationship, your Kids & your Net Worth! Imagine turning disappointment into deep, passionate love and connection. Picture how that can impact the happiness of your children. After 50 years helping thousands of individuals & training therapists all over the world, I am convinced that most relationship problems are not the couples' fault. Lacking scientifically proven Practice, Knowledge & Skills for Deep Soulmate Relating is! CALL ME.
I saw the impact of my naïve decisions on my partner & my children, and myself.
STOP Divorce and Relationship Breakdown NOW! Save your Relationship, your Kids & your Net Worth! Imagine turning disappointment into deep, passionate love and connection. Picture how that can impact the happiness of your children. After 50 years helping thousands of individuals & training therapists all over the world, I am convinced that most relationship problems are not the couples' fault. Lacking scientifically proven Practice, Knowledge & Skills for Deep Soulmate Relating is! CALL ME.
Clients reach out to me to help them make sense of their lives, to move what feels stuck, and to actively choose how they want to move forward. I work with clients of all intersections with a primary focus on working with survivors of sexual assault, men who are exploring the impacts of masculine conditioning, those looking for tools to move through feelings of anxiety and depression, children who are struggling with bullying, isolation, anxiety, or depression, and couples who are struggling to build intimacy, trust, and connection in their relationship.
Clients reach out to me to help them make sense of their lives, to move what feels stuck, and to actively choose how they want to move forward. I work with clients of all intersections with a primary focus on working with survivors of sexual assault, men who are exploring the impacts of masculine conditioning, those looking for tools to move through feelings of anxiety and depression, children who are struggling with bullying, isolation, anxiety, or depression, and couples who are struggling to build intimacy, trust, and connection in their relationship.
Anat Sideman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ESQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Treatment specialization includes: Individual therapy - healing and growth; Couples therapy - Emotionally Focused Therapy; Family therapy - improving communication; Parenting support - raising children with special needs; Depression, Stress and Anxiety; Divorce - supporting clients through the process of separation and divorce.
We are all capable of greater joy and intimacy in our lives. Partnering with the right therapist can be an important step towards that personal growth. Whether you're struggling with marital issues, lack of intimacy, infidelity, parenting concerns, the grief over the loss of a loved one, or feelings of depression, anxiety or despair, you are not alone. My intention is to help you develop clarity about the nature of your experiences, awareness of your strengths and challenges and empowerment in your daily life. Through this process of exploration you can move towards an enhanced confidence and more gratifying, loving relationships.
Treatment specialization includes: Individual therapy - healing and growth; Couples therapy - Emotionally Focused Therapy; Family therapy - improving communication; Parenting support - raising children with special needs; Depression, Stress and Anxiety; Divorce - supporting clients through the process of separation and divorce.
We are all capable of greater joy and intimacy in our lives. Partnering with the right therapist can be an important step towards that personal growth. Whether you're struggling with marital issues, lack of intimacy, infidelity, parenting concerns, the grief over the loss of a loved one, or feelings of depression, anxiety or despair, you are not alone. My intention is to help you develop clarity about the nature of your experiences, awareness of your strengths and challenges and empowerment in your daily life. Through this process of exploration you can move towards an enhanced confidence and more gratifying, loving relationships.
Jill L. Ruby-Wahba
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90505
Imagine what your life could look like if you felt more in control, self-assured, energetic and hopeful about the future. Your conflicts and challenges don't need to define you, consume you, or prevent you from being able to enjoy the life or relationships you desire. Imagine feeling wonderful just as you are. What if you had fulfilling, healthy relationships (with your spouse/partner, family, friends, colleagues or children), despite anxiety, changing roles or circumstances, traumatic experiences, addiction or abuse, grief, loss, or guilty feelings? Let me help you heal old wounds and create a life you love living.
Imagine what your life could look like if you felt more in control, self-assured, energetic and hopeful about the future. Your conflicts and challenges don't need to define you, consume you, or prevent you from being able to enjoy the life or relationships you desire. Imagine feeling wonderful just as you are. What if you had fulfilling, healthy relationships (with your spouse/partner, family, friends, colleagues or children), despite anxiety, changing roles or circumstances, traumatic experiences, addiction or abuse, grief, loss, or guilty feelings? Let me help you heal old wounds and create a life you love living.
Whether your child is grappling with academic challenges, social hurdles, or emotional turbulence, know that you are not alone in helping them.
We are Nora and Alec, here to assist you in navigating your child's path towards psychological well-being and addressing any academic challenges they may be facing. We bring a wealth of expertise and dedication to every evaluation and counseling session. Our aim is to uncover your child's unique strengths, unravel their challenges, and pave the way for their success. But our commitment extends beyond assessments; we are also deeply invested in nurturing the emotional well-being of adolescents.
Whether your child is grappling with academic challenges, social hurdles, or emotional turbulence, know that you are not alone in helping them.
We are Nora and Alec, here to assist you in navigating your child's path towards psychological well-being and addressing any academic challenges they may be facing. We bring a wealth of expertise and dedication to every evaluation and counseling session. Our aim is to uncover your child's unique strengths, unravel their challenges, and pave the way for their success. But our commitment extends beyond assessments; we are also deeply invested in nurturing the emotional well-being of adolescents.
This time provides you a space to share more about yourself (or child and family) and the struggles you would like support with.
Many of my clients are disabled, queer, and trans. I love to support individuals and families in finding and shifting cycles that keep them stuck. This can look like a cycle of anxiety that keeps swirling and growing no matter how much you try to avoid or reassure it. Or like families that are caught in challenging cycles of communication, who are working to shift things but feel caught in old patterns. My clients are often impacted by multiple layers of social and internalized stigma. Specific issues my clients seek care for include OCD, ADHD, depression, trauma, bereavement, and identity development around disability and gender.
This time provides you a space to share more about yourself (or child and family) and the struggles you would like support with.
Many of my clients are disabled, queer, and trans. I love to support individuals and families in finding and shifting cycles that keep them stuck. This can look like a cycle of anxiety that keeps swirling and growing no matter how much you try to avoid or reassure it. Or like families that are caught in challenging cycles of communication, who are working to shift things but feel caught in old patterns. My clients are often impacted by multiple layers of social and internalized stigma. Specific issues my clients seek care for include OCD, ADHD, depression, trauma, bereavement, and identity development around disability and gender.
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Hilber Psychological Services specializes in Anxiety and ADHD in children, teens, and adults.
Do you want help with finding balance in your life? I am an interactive, empathetic therapist and provide support, understanding, practical feedback and guidance. Sometimes the sense of self is not meeting personal, professional, or social needs. By working together, we can develop awareness and effectively address life challenges to find balance in your life. Treatment is personalized to you or your child and the specific situation. I am not accepting new clients, but my amazing therapists at Hilber Psychological Services are ready to work with you!
Hilber Psychological Services specializes in Anxiety and ADHD in children, teens, and adults.
Do you want help with finding balance in your life? I am an interactive, empathetic therapist and provide support, understanding, practical feedback and guidance. Sometimes the sense of self is not meeting personal, professional, or social needs. By working together, we can develop awareness and effectively address life challenges to find balance in your life. Treatment is personalized to you or your child and the specific situation. I am not accepting new clients, but my amazing therapists at Hilber Psychological Services are ready to work with you!
I specialize in the family spectrum, I work with anyone with infertility issues, pregnancy/postpartum concerns, as well as working with children, teen and parents.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply curious about ways to enhance your or your family’s emotional well-being? Therapy might be a path worth exploring.
I specialize in the family spectrum, I work with anyone with infertility issues, pregnancy/postpartum concerns, as well as working with children, teen and parents.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply curious about ways to enhance your or your family’s emotional well-being? Therapy might be a path worth exploring.
Most recently, I have worked with the Tamalpais Unified High School District, Living Arts Counseling Center, and Child Parent Institute.
With nearly 20 years of experience as a teacher and artist locally and internationally, I have worked with individuals ranging from preschoolers to elders, including those with diverse abilities, needs, and strengths. As a Drama Therapist focusing on Transgenerational Therapy, mindfulness and Feminist Psychology, I bring play, humor, and deep self-inquiry to the therapeutic work we engage in together. The experience of expressing oneself through a creative process can provide fresh perspectives and a sense of hope and empowerment.
Most recently, I have worked with the Tamalpais Unified High School District, Living Arts Counseling Center, and Child Parent Institute.
With nearly 20 years of experience as a teacher and artist locally and internationally, I have worked with individuals ranging from preschoolers to elders, including those with diverse abilities, needs, and strengths. As a Drama Therapist focusing on Transgenerational Therapy, mindfulness and Feminist Psychology, I bring play, humor, and deep self-inquiry to the therapeutic work we engage in together. The experience of expressing oneself through a creative process can provide fresh perspectives and a sense of hope and empowerment.
Erica Nabatkhorian
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Life is filled with inevitable change–some of which is more manageable than others. Youth, especially, undergo rapid transitions – in the development of the mind and body, within relationships, and with their emotions, identity, attitudes, and beliefs. Navigating these transitions on their own can be overwhelming, leading to incongruent living and problematic behaviors including withdrawing from peers or family, exhibiting defiance, or struggling at school. Children and adolescents also struggle with self-confidence leading to excessive worrying about the opinions of others, increased dysregulation, and a lack of calm and composure.
Life is filled with inevitable change–some of which is more manageable than others. Youth, especially, undergo rapid transitions – in the development of the mind and body, within relationships, and with their emotions, identity, attitudes, and beliefs. Navigating these transitions on their own can be overwhelming, leading to incongruent living and problematic behaviors including withdrawing from peers or family, exhibiting defiance, or struggling at school. Children and adolescents also struggle with self-confidence leading to excessive worrying about the opinions of others, increased dysregulation, and a lack of calm and composure.
Accepting new clients! Judi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over thirty years of experience providing evidence-based and strategic therapy including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and family therapy to adults, children, adolescents, and families.
Accepting new clients! Judi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over thirty years of experience providing evidence-based and strategic therapy including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and family therapy to adults, children, adolescents, and families.
Relationships are challenging - even in the best circumstances. This is certainly true when building or maintaining a relationship with someone who feels stressed, sad, or acting out in anger. Many people today feel overwhelmed, alone, judged or misunderstood. There is hope, though, in that you can be the solution! Through a unique approach, I work with children, teenagers, and adults to develop their sense of selves, decrease stress, and establish rewarding relationships. Having this space has helped many people better understand and manage their lives. Also proficient in complex psychological testing for Autism, ADHD, PTSD, BPD.
Relationships are challenging - even in the best circumstances. This is certainly true when building or maintaining a relationship with someone who feels stressed, sad, or acting out in anger. Many people today feel overwhelmed, alone, judged or misunderstood. There is hope, though, in that you can be the solution! Through a unique approach, I work with children, teenagers, and adults to develop their sense of selves, decrease stress, and establish rewarding relationships. Having this space has helped many people better understand and manage their lives. Also proficient in complex psychological testing for Autism, ADHD, PTSD, BPD.
Rebekka Helford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Consider me your parenting partner from birth until your children launch, and even beyond!.
Countless clients have expressed this frustration to me: “I know I do this, and I know why I do it. But that hasn’t stopped me from doing it! I’ve been in therapy for ages. What am I doing wrong?” If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Although developing insight into your challenges is a great first step toward healing, unfortunately, it cannot transform your life because of one hard fact: you cannot out-think your pain!
Consider me your parenting partner from birth until your children launch, and even beyond!.
Countless clients have expressed this frustration to me: “I know I do this, and I know why I do it. But that hasn’t stopped me from doing it! I’ve been in therapy for ages. What am I doing wrong?” If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Although developing insight into your challenges is a great first step toward healing, unfortunately, it cannot transform your life because of one hard fact: you cannot out-think your pain!
Shari Lynn Balbien
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302 (Online Only)
I work with children as young as 5 years of age as well as adolescents, families, and couples.
Hi there and thank you for visiting my page! Are you ready to take control of your life and feel more empowered? The decision to enter into therapy is a brave and significant step in the right direction. Depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, unresolved trauma, and relationship conflicts can get in the way of living a truly fulfilling life. When we struggle, we oftentimes feel hopeless and weighted down. But there is always hope! I work alongside my clients to help address and improve family dynamics, marital conflicts, and parenting challenges to create a roadmap for more satisfying relationships and greater personal wellness
I work with children as young as 5 years of age as well as adolescents, families, and couples.
Hi there and thank you for visiting my page! Are you ready to take control of your life and feel more empowered? The decision to enter into therapy is a brave and significant step in the right direction. Depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, unresolved trauma, and relationship conflicts can get in the way of living a truly fulfilling life. When we struggle, we oftentimes feel hopeless and weighted down. But there is always hope! I work alongside my clients to help address and improve family dynamics, marital conflicts, and parenting challenges to create a roadmap for more satisfying relationships and greater personal wellness
Dr. Lisa Hirsch
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MC, EdD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Petaluma, CA 94952 (Online Only)
I am a mental health specialist who has been in the private and non profit services for children and adolescents for over 25 years.
Accepting clients ages 5 and above experiencing emotional and clinical related challenges open to learning coping and life skills in a warm therapeutic environment.
I am a mental health specialist who has been in the private and non profit services for children and adolescents for over 25 years.
Accepting clients ages 5 and above experiencing emotional and clinical related challenges open to learning coping and life skills in a warm therapeutic environment.
