Therapists in California
I have an extensive history of treating adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
My goal as a licensed psychologist is to help individuals, couples, families, and groups find harmony between what they "think," how they "feel," and what they "do" as they work through multiple life challenges and demands. Since its beginning, the vision of my practice has focused on providing culturally-sensitive mental health services to diverse populations exhibiting a full range of difficulties and psychological disorders. This vision is launched from a cognitive-behavioral framework. My practice reflects the insight offered by Albert Einstein: "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Hence, for change to happen, "thinking matters."
I have an extensive history of treating adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
My goal as a licensed psychologist is to help individuals, couples, families, and groups find harmony between what they "think," how they "feel," and what they "do" as they work through multiple life challenges and demands. Since its beginning, the vision of my practice has focused on providing culturally-sensitive mental health services to diverse populations exhibiting a full range of difficulties and psychological disorders. This vision is launched from a cognitive-behavioral framework. My practice reflects the insight offered by Albert Einstein: "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Hence, for change to happen, "thinking matters."
I also assist individuals in life transitions, including adjustment to chronic pain syndromes and health challenges.
We all want to be happy, or at least free from emotional pain. If you're here, something in your life is causing emotional discomfort--and some part of you senses an invitation to explore your inner and relational worlds with understanding and compassion. I help adults and adolescents deal with obstacles to their preferred lives--unwanted symptoms, relationship challenges, difficulty adjusting to change and loss. My goal is to reinforce your strengths, while co-discovering with you new solutions to the issues blocking growth. I offer a creative and practical style, drawing on approaches specifically tailored to your needs.
I also assist individuals in life transitions, including adjustment to chronic pain syndromes and health challenges.
We all want to be happy, or at least free from emotional pain. If you're here, something in your life is causing emotional discomfort--and some part of you senses an invitation to explore your inner and relational worlds with understanding and compassion. I help adults and adolescents deal with obstacles to their preferred lives--unwanted symptoms, relationship challenges, difficulty adjusting to change and loss. My goal is to reinforce your strengths, while co-discovering with you new solutions to the issues blocking growth. I offer a creative and practical style, drawing on approaches specifically tailored to your needs.
Sheri Keffer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, MAT, CCPS
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
'When the pain of remaining the same is greater than the pain of change.
Dr. Sheri Keffer is a Marriage and Family Therapist, TV and nationally syndicated radio Co-Host, speaker, author and relationship expert who will help you to identify the underlying causes that may be keeping you from all that you are meant to be. Why stay stuck when you can move forward? "Whether anxiety, depression, past traumas or failed relationships are effecting your life, I am dedicated to helping you discover new ways of challenging old patterns of thoughts and behaviors. I look forward to your call and working together with you!"
'When the pain of remaining the same is greater than the pain of change.
Dr. Sheri Keffer is a Marriage and Family Therapist, TV and nationally syndicated radio Co-Host, speaker, author and relationship expert who will help you to identify the underlying causes that may be keeping you from all that you are meant to be. Why stay stuck when you can move forward? "Whether anxiety, depression, past traumas or failed relationships are effecting your life, I am dedicated to helping you discover new ways of challenging old patterns of thoughts and behaviors. I look forward to your call and working together with you!"
Rebecca A. Ward
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT, SEP, PCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sausalito, CA 94965 (Online Only)
Regardless of your suffering, there is a way through it and because we each have our own way of processing emotional wounds, I take an individualized approach to help you transform pain into healing. I specialize in addressing trauma and grief. This includes the loss of a loved one, traumatic loss (event-related, developmental), as well as psychological symptoms associated with chronic and terminal illness. Through an integrated approach, my work is about healing the soul and finding light in the darkness despite facing life-threatening conditions afflicting the body, mind, heart, and spirit.
Regardless of your suffering, there is a way through it and because we each have our own way of processing emotional wounds, I take an individualized approach to help you transform pain into healing. I specialize in addressing trauma and grief. This includes the loss of a loved one, traumatic loss (event-related, developmental), as well as psychological symptoms associated with chronic and terminal illness. Through an integrated approach, my work is about healing the soul and finding light in the darkness despite facing life-threatening conditions afflicting the body, mind, heart, and spirit.
Psychological Solutions, Inc.
Registered Psychological Assistant, Intern, PSB
Verified Verified
El Cajon, CA 92019 (Online Only)
I am Dr. Lydia Williams, a Post-Doctoral Associate of Psychology since 2019, and serving mental health since 1984. Like many, I want the best for those I hold dear to me. In fact, that's what pushed me into a mental health career. I saw the pain my own family had to endure and I wanted it to stop, and quickly. No one should have to suffer.
I am Dr. Lydia Williams, a Post-Doctoral Associate of Psychology since 2019, and serving mental health since 1984. Like many, I want the best for those I hold dear to me. In fact, that's what pushed me into a mental health career. I saw the pain my own family had to endure and I wanted it to stop, and quickly. No one should have to suffer.
I work with individuals, couples and groups with a wide range of clinical issues including depression, insomnia, anxiety and stress, relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, medical health issues (adjustment to and management of chronic diagnoses, infertility, pain, prenatal and postnatal health, bariatric assessment, business & workplace concerns), and life transitions (marriage, college, retirement, parenthood etc.
I work at ARC Counseling and Wellness both online and in person. I utilize treatment approaches based upon the unique needs of each client while considering the scientific efficacy of each therapeutic intervention. My experience and training have made me sensitive to the fact that no two clients are the same and thus I approach treatment with consideration of each client's values, cultural identity, religious or spiritual beliefs, strengths, and life experiences. I endeavor to provide a supportive therapeutic environment in which clients may become empowered and move towards a greater quality of life.
I work with individuals, couples and groups with a wide range of clinical issues including depression, insomnia, anxiety and stress, relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, medical health issues (adjustment to and management of chronic diagnoses, infertility, pain, prenatal and postnatal health, bariatric assessment, business & workplace concerns), and life transitions (marriage, college, retirement, parenthood etc.
I work at ARC Counseling and Wellness both online and in person. I utilize treatment approaches based upon the unique needs of each client while considering the scientific efficacy of each therapeutic intervention. My experience and training have made me sensitive to the fact that no two clients are the same and thus I approach treatment with consideration of each client's values, cultural identity, religious or spiritual beliefs, strengths, and life experiences. I endeavor to provide a supportive therapeutic environment in which clients may become empowered and move towards a greater quality of life.
Specializing in: Helping individuals and couples find their happiness; Addressing anxiety and depression issues; Life transitions issues; Hypnosis for anxiety, phobias and pain; Peak Performance training for athletes and professionals; Corporate trainings, team building and conflict resolution.
Relationship difficulties? Depressed? Anxious? Challenged? It doesn't have to as hard as it seems right now. Trust me, there is a solution to what is affecting you and how you feel about life today. With nearly 40years experience I know I can help you find a healthier, happier life. Together, we'll find the solution that works for you. Be sure to leave a message, I will return your call the same day. To learn more about my work and me click on the WEBSITE icon under my picture.
Specializing in: Helping individuals and couples find their happiness; Addressing anxiety and depression issues; Life transitions issues; Hypnosis for anxiety, phobias and pain; Peak Performance training for athletes and professionals; Corporate trainings, team building and conflict resolution.
Relationship difficulties? Depressed? Anxious? Challenged? It doesn't have to as hard as it seems right now. Trust me, there is a solution to what is affecting you and how you feel about life today. With nearly 40years experience I know I can help you find a healthier, happier life. Together, we'll find the solution that works for you. Be sure to leave a message, I will return your call the same day. To learn more about my work and me click on the WEBSITE icon under my picture.
Stacey Georgiou
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ASW, MA
Verified Verified
Burbank, CA 91505 (Online Only)
I have been working in the clinical field for 25 years, and specialize in working with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, anger management, chronic pain, eating and weight challenges, fears, trauma, grief/loss, military families, personal growth, and life transitions.
Hello and welcome to our center which provides affordable online/telehealth service. My goal is to create a safe and open environment to support the expression of your innermost thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, and feelings. I believe that processing, understanding, and working through these dynamics will create the necessary change and internal growth to achieve your life goals.
I have been working in the clinical field for 25 years, and specialize in working with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, anger management, chronic pain, eating and weight challenges, fears, trauma, grief/loss, military families, personal growth, and life transitions.
Hello and welcome to our center which provides affordable online/telehealth service. My goal is to create a safe and open environment to support the expression of your innermost thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, and feelings. I believe that processing, understanding, and working through these dynamics will create the necessary change and internal growth to achieve your life goals.
Open Mind Health
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Emotional challenges and mental illness do not discriminate. No matter your race, orientation, gender, or religion, you matter. Open Mind Health offers a diverse group of providers who specialize in helping others find relief from a full spectrum of challenges. We offer 21 customized Wellness Tracks that address core symptoms, core life domains, & diverse populations to get the roots of emotional challenges – no one-size fits all or band aid approaches. We assess and advance your Personal Evolution so that you can become your best self. 96% of our clients rate their experience with Open Mind Health as Excellent or Very Good.
Emotional challenges and mental illness do not discriminate. No matter your race, orientation, gender, or religion, you matter. Open Mind Health offers a diverse group of providers who specialize in helping others find relief from a full spectrum of challenges. We offer 21 customized Wellness Tracks that address core symptoms, core life domains, & diverse populations to get the roots of emotional challenges – no one-size fits all or band aid approaches. We assess and advance your Personal Evolution so that you can become your best self. 96% of our clients rate their experience with Open Mind Health as Excellent or Very Good.
I am passionate about helping clients to achieve emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness. I believe that wellness exists on a continuum, and achieving optimal health involves working with clients to develop treatment plans that integrate relevant cultural, social, physical, and psychological factors. As a clinical health psychologist, I often work with clients who have chronic illness and am comfortable collaborating with my clients' physicians, when it is appropriate.
I am passionate about helping clients to achieve emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness. I believe that wellness exists on a continuum, and achieving optimal health involves working with clients to develop treatment plans that integrate relevant cultural, social, physical, and psychological factors. As a clinical health psychologist, I often work with clients who have chronic illness and am comfortable collaborating with my clients' physicians, when it is appropriate.
Lack of meaning, chronic illness or pain, work stress, interpersonal strife or loss can heal or change.
Analytical psychology emphasizes completeness, not perfection. Because psychological insight and self-knowledge are essential for health and vitality, it's lucky our psyches respond favorably to attention and reflection! Positive, effective, long lasting change is created. Research shows nightly dreams provide a running commentary on everyday life. Dreams anticipate, sometimes warn, and often help in resolving problems. They help you relate to the "rest of you", the part that operates out of awareness, sometimes causing symptoms, or taking over and becoming destructive. These parts appear increasingly frightening when pushed away.
Lack of meaning, chronic illness or pain, work stress, interpersonal strife or loss can heal or change.
Analytical psychology emphasizes completeness, not perfection. Because psychological insight and self-knowledge are essential for health and vitality, it's lucky our psyches respond favorably to attention and reflection! Positive, effective, long lasting change is created. Research shows nightly dreams provide a running commentary on everyday life. Dreams anticipate, sometimes warn, and often help in resolving problems. They help you relate to the "rest of you", the part that operates out of awareness, sometimes causing symptoms, or taking over and becoming destructive. These parts appear increasingly frightening when pushed away.
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I am an expert and specialist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT has proven to be one of the most successful forms of therapy. If you are looking for a no nonsense approach that focuses on the here and now and provides you with effective tools and skills to create immediate reduction in symptoms, then you may benefit from seeing a "true" Cognitive Behavioral therapist. I successfully treat a variety of issues such as: anxiety disorders, ocd, social anxiety, depression, eating disorders, sleep disorders, pain management, attention and concentration, memory, aspergers, traumatic brain injury, adhd, behavioral problems, academic issues and more.
I am an expert and specialist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT has proven to be one of the most successful forms of therapy. If you are looking for a no nonsense approach that focuses on the here and now and provides you with effective tools and skills to create immediate reduction in symptoms, then you may benefit from seeing a "true" Cognitive Behavioral therapist. I successfully treat a variety of issues such as: anxiety disorders, ocd, social anxiety, depression, eating disorders, sleep disorders, pain management, attention and concentration, memory, aspergers, traumatic brain injury, adhd, behavioral problems, academic issues and more.
I am especially interested in divorce, loss, grief, and chronic illness.
When you need help - and all of us need help sometime - you want to tell your story to someone who is warm and supportive. Someone who is intelligent, trained, and familiar with the problems you face. These problems may involve family or marital relationships, insecurity, anxiety, depression, loss, or grief. Or the problems may be specific to people undergoing divorce, immigrants struggling with American language and culture, or artists striving to make their mark. All of us want someone on our side who is caring and helpful, someone who can clarify and show the way. My goal is to be that person for my clients.
I am especially interested in divorce, loss, grief, and chronic illness.
When you need help - and all of us need help sometime - you want to tell your story to someone who is warm and supportive. Someone who is intelligent, trained, and familiar with the problems you face. These problems may involve family or marital relationships, insecurity, anxiety, depression, loss, or grief. Or the problems may be specific to people undergoing divorce, immigrants struggling with American language and culture, or artists striving to make their mark. All of us want someone on our side who is caring and helpful, someone who can clarify and show the way. My goal is to be that person for my clients.
Many people are struggling with worry, sadness, emotional/physical pain, and/or stress. I can teach you effective coping strategies to deal with these. I have been doing it successfully the past 25+ years. The results are people often experience more peace, better sleep, better mood, and better relationship connections with others at home and/or at work. Becoming a better you will be one of the best investments you will ever make. Call today to set up an appointment to discuss your particular situation. I currently offer appointments across the state of California via video-telehealth sessions.
Many people are struggling with worry, sadness, emotional/physical pain, and/or stress. I can teach you effective coping strategies to deal with these. I have been doing it successfully the past 25+ years. The results are people often experience more peace, better sleep, better mood, and better relationship connections with others at home and/or at work. Becoming a better you will be one of the best investments you will ever make. Call today to set up an appointment to discuss your particular situation. I currently offer appointments across the state of California via video-telehealth sessions.
Jessica Karas Waterson LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
My office is located in the heart of Claremont. I am walking distance or a bike ride away from the (5C's). I also offer zoom virtual sessions to people living anywhere in California. I specialize in the treatment of adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, adjustment difficulties, chronic pain, sports related issues.
My office is located in the heart of Claremont. I am walking distance or a bike ride away from the (5C's). I also offer zoom virtual sessions to people living anywhere in California. I specialize in the treatment of adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, adjustment difficulties, chronic pain, sports related issues.
Lara Abounayan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356 (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, chronic illness and pain.
I am a licensed psychotherapist and somatic coach. I work with people who are looking to improve parts of theirs lives, build greater self awareness, and process + regulate big feelings and big experiences. I believe that a major part of healing can be achieved by working through what we have stored within ourselves. A common goal for my clients is releasing what no longer serves them and building balance in their lives.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, chronic illness and pain.
I am a licensed psychotherapist and somatic coach. I work with people who are looking to improve parts of theirs lives, build greater self awareness, and process + regulate big feelings and big experiences. I believe that a major part of healing can be achieved by working through what we have stored within ourselves. A common goal for my clients is releasing what no longer serves them and building balance in their lives.
I have a wide range of experience with many different forms of mental illness ranging from mild to severe.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who struggle with a variety of issues that impact their quality of life. Often times, depression, anxiety, loss, fear, or other forms of mental illness can result in feeling alone and overwhelmed. Other times, there are challenges related to how people communicate with one another and when this happens a variety of difficulties present themselves. As a therapist, I enjoy coming along side of people to help them process and work through feelings and then working toward solutions or ways of coping.
I have a wide range of experience with many different forms of mental illness ranging from mild to severe.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who struggle with a variety of issues that impact their quality of life. Often times, depression, anxiety, loss, fear, or other forms of mental illness can result in feeling alone and overwhelmed. Other times, there are challenges related to how people communicate with one another and when this happens a variety of difficulties present themselves. As a therapist, I enjoy coming along side of people to help them process and work through feelings and then working toward solutions or ways of coping.
You are here looking to feel better. How can I help? My specialty is assisting women and couples with becoming the best version of themselves and developing healthy and fulfilling relationships. Whether you are re-connecting with yourself, recovering from pain in your past, struggling as a parent, having marital/partner issues, or need help navigating a problem that feels too big to tackle alone, I’m here. My approach is empathic, straightforward, and solution oriented. Call me for a free phone consultation about your needs. Together we can decide if I’m a good fit for you.
You are here looking to feel better. How can I help? My specialty is assisting women and couples with becoming the best version of themselves and developing healthy and fulfilling relationships. Whether you are re-connecting with yourself, recovering from pain in your past, struggling as a parent, having marital/partner issues, or need help navigating a problem that feels too big to tackle alone, I’m here. My approach is empathic, straightforward, and solution oriented. Call me for a free phone consultation about your needs. Together we can decide if I’m a good fit for you.
Azy Aarons
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Welcome to therapy! I have experience serving teens, adults, older adults, and families. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, change of life issues, grief, chronic medical illness, and relational problems. I am a LGBTQIA ally and support individuals and their families during transitional times. I am trauma informed and move at the client's pace and assist them in listening to the intelligence of their body.
Welcome to therapy! I have experience serving teens, adults, older adults, and families. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, change of life issues, grief, chronic medical illness, and relational problems. I am a LGBTQIA ally and support individuals and their families during transitional times. I am trauma informed and move at the client's pace and assist them in listening to the intelligence of their body.
Lori Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pleasanton, CA 94588 (Online Only)
I have a depth of expertise working with relationship struggles; chronic illness; anxiety disorders; depression; "co-dependency" dynamics; infertility issues; and raising self esteem/taming the inner critic.
Have you 'hit a wall' in trying to resolve a personal, career or relationship issue? In your busy life of competing demands do you have difficulty putting your needs first? 'Sucking it up' only gets you so far. I'd love to offer you my professional support in getting to the next level. Together we can create a safe place for you to experience yourself with compassion and self-understanding.
I have a depth of expertise working with relationship struggles; chronic illness; anxiety disorders; depression; "co-dependency" dynamics; infertility issues; and raising self esteem/taming the inner critic.
Have you 'hit a wall' in trying to resolve a personal, career or relationship issue? In your busy life of competing demands do you have difficulty putting your needs first? 'Sucking it up' only gets you so far. I'd love to offer you my professional support in getting to the next level. Together we can create a safe place for you to experience yourself with compassion and self-understanding.
