Therapists in California
Katy Behrens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with worry, grief, or a challenging relationship that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or work? Do you feel overwhelmed or lost trying to live up to others' expectations? Maybe you've been in therapy before, but real change hasn't come, and now new problems keep adding to the old ones. I help people dealing with PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain, grief, and major life transitions. Through Somatic Experiencing therapy, we’ll focus on your body’s wisdom to heal trauma and help you reconnect with your sense of self. Let’s work together toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Are you struggling with worry, grief, or a challenging relationship that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or work? Do you feel overwhelmed or lost trying to live up to others' expectations? Maybe you've been in therapy before, but real change hasn't come, and now new problems keep adding to the old ones. I help people dealing with PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain, grief, and major life transitions. Through Somatic Experiencing therapy, we’ll focus on your body’s wisdom to heal trauma and help you reconnect with your sense of self. Let’s work together toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
For over 12 years I have supported motivated adults & teens in resolving depression, anxiety & chronic pain, and healing relational dynamics linked to trauma with somatic mindfulness, EMDR, Brainspotting, and parts work. As a first generation multicultural therapist, providing culturally attuned therapy that welcomes all parts of your diverse identity is at the crux of my practice. (BIPOC, LGBTQi ally) Holding the role of an informed guide I will support you in unearthing your truth & unwinding old conditioned patterns and pain. My role will dance between being intentionally structured and holding sacred space as needed.
For over 12 years I have supported motivated adults & teens in resolving depression, anxiety & chronic pain, and healing relational dynamics linked to trauma with somatic mindfulness, EMDR, Brainspotting, and parts work. As a first generation multicultural therapist, providing culturally attuned therapy that welcomes all parts of your diverse identity is at the crux of my practice. (BIPOC, LGBTQi ally) Holding the role of an informed guide I will support you in unearthing your truth & unwinding old conditioned patterns and pain. My role will dance between being intentionally structured and holding sacred space as needed.
Daniela Antone
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95661
I believe that no matter what adversity we face in life, whether it's an illness, relationship problems, the hardships of parenthood, career, or trauma, we can overcome it once we let ourselves be vulnerable and decide to take back control over our lives. Without a shadow of a doubt, I know therapy is one of the greatest steps you can take, as it can help you achieve peace, strength, courage, purpose, and victory over shame and fear. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you achieve your goals for a better tomorrow.
I believe that no matter what adversity we face in life, whether it's an illness, relationship problems, the hardships of parenthood, career, or trauma, we can overcome it once we let ourselves be vulnerable and decide to take back control over our lives. Without a shadow of a doubt, I know therapy is one of the greatest steps you can take, as it can help you achieve peace, strength, courage, purpose, and victory over shame and fear. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you achieve your goals for a better tomorrow.
Hello. I'm Ann Gimpel, a licensed psychologist. I believe in client-centered therapy and in crafting a safe and supportive environment for my clients. Clients experiencing life stressors such as job and relationship issues will be a great fit with my skill set. I'm also interested in addictions, chronic pain, and chronic health issues. As a cancer survivor, I've been there. Rather than being wedded to a particular theoretical approach, I will blend several to meet my clients' needs. I have background and training in cognitive behavioral, psychoanalytic, marital therapy, and client coaching, to name a few.
Hello. I'm Ann Gimpel, a licensed psychologist. I believe in client-centered therapy and in crafting a safe and supportive environment for my clients. Clients experiencing life stressors such as job and relationship issues will be a great fit with my skill set. I'm also interested in addictions, chronic pain, and chronic health issues. As a cancer survivor, I've been there. Rather than being wedded to a particular theoretical approach, I will blend several to meet my clients' needs. I have background and training in cognitive behavioral, psychoanalytic, marital therapy, and client coaching, to name a few.
mental illness
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With a passion for inspiring individuals to claim their own personal excellence, my expertise is in understanding interpersonal dynamics, and successfully coaching individuals, couples, families and groups into reaching their highest self. My background includes a degree in Organizational Communication, a ten year career as a Technical/Corporate Instructor, and fifteen years of coaching/Therapy with a Master of Arts in MFT. Along with my private practice, I teach Zumba (dance inspired group fitness). I look forward to our meeting and becoming part of your journey.
mental illness
-The mind/body connection
-Insurance pros and cons.
With a passion for inspiring individuals to claim their own personal excellence, my expertise is in understanding interpersonal dynamics, and successfully coaching individuals, couples, families and groups into reaching their highest self. My background includes a degree in Organizational Communication, a ten year career as a Technical/Corporate Instructor, and fifteen years of coaching/Therapy with a Master of Arts in MFT. Along with my private practice, I teach Zumba (dance inspired group fitness). I look forward to our meeting and becoming part of your journey.
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.
Sharon Feigenbaum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
I have significant experience with adolescents, adults, couples and families in resolving emotional and relationship problems, such as depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief and loss and trauma.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed or simply less happy? There is hope for resolution and you're here taking the first step. It's difficult to admit that we can't always come up with the solutions to feeling better by ourselves. I am here to help. My approach is to collaborate with you in improving your quality of life.Together we can find the solutions to the barriers of your happiness and gain a deeper understanding, create self-awareness, build self-esteem, regain confidence, and find your inner peace and self-empowerment.
I have significant experience with adolescents, adults, couples and families in resolving emotional and relationship problems, such as depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief and loss and trauma.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed or simply less happy? There is hope for resolution and you're here taking the first step. It's difficult to admit that we can't always come up with the solutions to feeling better by ourselves. I am here to help. My approach is to collaborate with you in improving your quality of life.Together we can find the solutions to the barriers of your happiness and gain a deeper understanding, create self-awareness, build self-esteem, regain confidence, and find your inner peace and self-empowerment.
If you are near the Southern area of Los Angeles County, you may want to consider psychotherapy or counseling in Long Beach. I work evening hours, as well as day time, and have experience with most mental health needs. I work in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. I have extensive experience with problems in living using Evidence Based Therapy models and Mindfulness with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, as well as major mental illness including schizophrenia, , and other thought disorders. I work with family problems , including sexual dysfunction. Performing psychological assessments are offered when necessary to set new goals.
If you are near the Southern area of Los Angeles County, you may want to consider psychotherapy or counseling in Long Beach. I work evening hours, as well as day time, and have experience with most mental health needs. I work in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. I have extensive experience with problems in living using Evidence Based Therapy models and Mindfulness with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, as well as major mental illness including schizophrenia, , and other thought disorders. I work with family problems , including sexual dysfunction. Performing psychological assessments are offered when necessary to set new goals.
Neda Nguyen Baraghani
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94610 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with those who struggle with relationships and boundary setting, and clients who struggle with balancing differing sets of expectations due to cultural, physical, or mental factors. I also work with couples from differing backgrounds to deepen mutual understanding and couples struggling through a difficult phase in their relationship looking to increase communication and understanding. I work well with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, immigrant and first and second generation individuals and families, mixed race or multicultural individuals, and those who are struggling with chronic illness.
I am passionate about working with those who struggle with relationships and boundary setting, and clients who struggle with balancing differing sets of expectations due to cultural, physical, or mental factors. I also work with couples from differing backgrounds to deepen mutual understanding and couples struggling through a difficult phase in their relationship looking to increase communication and understanding. I work well with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, immigrant and first and second generation individuals and families, mixed race or multicultural individuals, and those who are struggling with chronic illness.
Dr. Akshay Naresh is a clinical psychologist and has worked with patients across the lifespan in various contexts including community mental health clinics, hospitals, and educational facilities (secondary, community colleges, & universities). He has experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, body image issues, eating disorders, relationship issues, gender and sexual identity, and multi-cultural issues. He uses an integrative approach to create a space for meaningful life changes by helping patients develop self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-awareness.
Dr. Akshay Naresh is a clinical psychologist and has worked with patients across the lifespan in various contexts including community mental health clinics, hospitals, and educational facilities (secondary, community colleges, & universities). He has experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, body image issues, eating disorders, relationship issues, gender and sexual identity, and multi-cultural issues. He uses an integrative approach to create a space for meaningful life changes by helping patients develop self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-awareness.
Marie Pampanin
MA, MS, C-IAYT , 500RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Occidental, CA 95465 (Online Only)
The impact of daily life can sometimes cause us to feel unbalanced, stuck, and in need of support. Yoga therapy is a collaborative, integrative and holistic approach to finding well-being. Using yoga postures, breath and mindfulness practices, and goal setting we can work on building the skillset to build resilience and finding balance. Whether you are struggling with daily stress, chronic pain, PTSD, grief, or focus, yoga therapy can be the healing space to address these issues in a supportive space.
The impact of daily life can sometimes cause us to feel unbalanced, stuck, and in need of support. Yoga therapy is a collaborative, integrative and holistic approach to finding well-being. Using yoga postures, breath and mindfulness practices, and goal setting we can work on building the skillset to build resilience and finding balance. Whether you are struggling with daily stress, chronic pain, PTSD, grief, or focus, yoga therapy can be the healing space to address these issues in a supportive space.
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Valencia, CA 91355
I'm qualified to help with a variety of challenges, but specialize in working with complex trauma, anxiety, chronic pain/ illness, grief/loss, accountability, people-pleasing, and trouble saying no.
Are you a people-pleaser? Feeling anxious, fatigued, or unmotivated? Are you burned out from chronic pain / illness? Are you or your loved ones repeating patterns & wishing you could break the cycle? Maybe life just feels more stressful than usual. Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. Even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. My job is to listen, help you understand the root causes of your difficulties, break unwanted patterns, and teach you practical tools to help you change your life.
I'm qualified to help with a variety of challenges, but specialize in working with complex trauma, anxiety, chronic pain/ illness, grief/loss, accountability, people-pleasing, and trouble saying no.
Are you a people-pleaser? Feeling anxious, fatigued, or unmotivated? Are you burned out from chronic pain / illness? Are you or your loved ones repeating patterns & wishing you could break the cycle? Maybe life just feels more stressful than usual. Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. Even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. My job is to listen, help you understand the root causes of your difficulties, break unwanted patterns, and teach you practical tools to help you change your life.
Nancy M Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CLC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92120 (Online Only)
" I combined my professional expertise with my personal journeys of pet loss, fibromyalgia, chronic illness/disability, providing a unique perspective in my methodology & books.
An ideal client may present issues related to any source of loss and grief, especially pet loss or chronic illness. Committed clients, who value investing in themselves to use coaching to go beyond just "getting through" a challenge/loss as springboards for personal growth and transformation through my unique methodology, 7 Powerful Practices to Manage Your Mind and Heal Your Heart. Clients use individual sessions, group programs, transformational retreats. I use my Certification as a Life Coach, a coaching model, and my methodology of the 7 Powerful Practices.
" I combined my professional expertise with my personal journeys of pet loss, fibromyalgia, chronic illness/disability, providing a unique perspective in my methodology & books.
An ideal client may present issues related to any source of loss and grief, especially pet loss or chronic illness. Committed clients, who value investing in themselves to use coaching to go beyond just "getting through" a challenge/loss as springboards for personal growth and transformation through my unique methodology, 7 Powerful Practices to Manage Your Mind and Heal Your Heart. Clients use individual sessions, group programs, transformational retreats. I use my Certification as a Life Coach, a coaching model, and my methodology of the 7 Powerful Practices.
Jungian-oriented psychotherapy is unique to my practice because I have found that it can be used not only with individual therapy and dreamwork, but with couples, families and groups, and is able to be applied to those with chronic illness.
Imagine being listened to with complete attention, without interruption or judgment in a confidential, supportive environment. I am both practical and holistic in my commitment to focus short-term on a specific problem or, to work over time to find what is lacking in your life that causes suffering. Through exploring and making transitions in relationships, career, creativity, sexuality and spirituality including dreams, we will solve or get beyond obstacles and grieve losses together, and relate them to the present. I can help guide the process in a compassionate and timely fashion, mediate any pain and give your future hope.
Jungian-oriented psychotherapy is unique to my practice because I have found that it can be used not only with individual therapy and dreamwork, but with couples, families and groups, and is able to be applied to those with chronic illness.
Imagine being listened to with complete attention, without interruption or judgment in a confidential, supportive environment. I am both practical and holistic in my commitment to focus short-term on a specific problem or, to work over time to find what is lacking in your life that causes suffering. Through exploring and making transitions in relationships, career, creativity, sexuality and spirituality including dreams, we will solve or get beyond obstacles and grieve losses together, and relate them to the present. I can help guide the process in a compassionate and timely fashion, mediate any pain and give your future hope.
I have had success helping to heal issues of depression, anxiety, chronic pain, obsessive worry, relationship issues, and addictive behaviors.
Are you sick of self-sabotage? Do you want more confidence only to find that you are your own worst critic? Is your relationship with yourself frustrating you? I provide a safe, warm space for you to build self-esteem, and become un-stuck. I am passionate and committed to supporting you to achieve greater self-awareness, self-confidence and happiness in life. "Disordered" eating, Quarter-life-crisis, social anxiety, creative-blocks, Relational Trauma, depression, fear and anxiety are my specialties. I am also a fully licensed MFT in the great state of Texas!
I have had success helping to heal issues of depression, anxiety, chronic pain, obsessive worry, relationship issues, and addictive behaviors.
Are you sick of self-sabotage? Do you want more confidence only to find that you are your own worst critic? Is your relationship with yourself frustrating you? I provide a safe, warm space for you to build self-esteem, and become un-stuck. I am passionate and committed to supporting you to achieve greater self-awareness, self-confidence and happiness in life. "Disordered" eating, Quarter-life-crisis, social anxiety, creative-blocks, Relational Trauma, depression, fear and anxiety are my specialties. I am also a fully licensed MFT in the great state of Texas!
Life can be challenging, that's for sure! I understand how emotional pain can manifest as depression, anxiety, withdrawal in intimate relationships, addiction, to name just a few ways distress can appear in our life. Finding meaning within that struggle can help transform how we hold onto that experience. I will engage with you on this journey, helping you to develop a more compassionate relationship within yourself. Creating a more positive inner life can impact your outer world - in relationships, parenting, work, and self expression.
Life can be challenging, that's for sure! I understand how emotional pain can manifest as depression, anxiety, withdrawal in intimate relationships, addiction, to name just a few ways distress can appear in our life. Finding meaning within that struggle can help transform how we hold onto that experience. I will engage with you on this journey, helping you to develop a more compassionate relationship within yourself. Creating a more positive inner life can impact your outer world - in relationships, parenting, work, and self expression.
Dr. Thomas is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in substance addiction, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, acute stress, relationship problems, and chronic pain. With an emphasis in living from and connecting to personal values, his approach is highly compassionate, culturally sensitive, strengths-based, and evidenced-based. He integrates CBT and mindfulness-based interventions to help individuals to uncover, discover, and discard thinking and behavioral patterns that are blocking them from living enriched and empowered lives.
Dr. Thomas is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in substance addiction, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, acute stress, relationship problems, and chronic pain. With an emphasis in living from and connecting to personal values, his approach is highly compassionate, culturally sensitive, strengths-based, and evidenced-based. He integrates CBT and mindfulness-based interventions to help individuals to uncover, discover, and discard thinking and behavioral patterns that are blocking them from living enriched and empowered lives.
My training includes children, teenagers, adults, elderly, couples in the areas of chronic pain, addictions, depression, anxiety & cultural/ethnic.
Would you like a full assessment including psychological testing? Perhaps for ADHD? Is stress or anxiety impacting your sleep, work, health & your relationships? Perhaps you're wondering if it's ever going to get better. You may fear that you are "going crazy." You've tried to do it on your own with different coping skills but it does not seem to work. You are not alone! Anxiety and depression is a brain disease and it is quite common, but there is hope! There are many successful and evidence-based ways I can help you experience a sense of peace and get back to doing the things you want to do!
My training includes children, teenagers, adults, elderly, couples in the areas of chronic pain, addictions, depression, anxiety & cultural/ethnic.
Would you like a full assessment including psychological testing? Perhaps for ADHD? Is stress or anxiety impacting your sleep, work, health & your relationships? Perhaps you're wondering if it's ever going to get better. You may fear that you are "going crazy." You've tried to do it on your own with different coping skills but it does not seem to work. You are not alone! Anxiety and depression is a brain disease and it is quite common, but there is hope! There are many successful and evidence-based ways I can help you experience a sense of peace and get back to doing the things you want to do!
Catherine Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92590 (Online Only)
The world can be a difficult place to navigate with ever changing emotions. Asking for help is hard but asking for help from a stranger is even harder. I am here to help and not judge your life or experiences in life. I am here to help you develop new healthy coping skills and habits in a world that’s chaotic. . I have experience working with a range of difficulties such as addictions, severe mental illness, and sexual issues individually or as a couple. I am currently doing telehealth and accept clients in California
The world can be a difficult place to navigate with ever changing emotions. Asking for help is hard but asking for help from a stranger is even harder. I am here to help and not judge your life or experiences in life. I am here to help you develop new healthy coping skills and habits in a world that’s chaotic. . I have experience working with a range of difficulties such as addictions, severe mental illness, and sexual issues individually or as a couple. I am currently doing telehealth and accept clients in California
Shelley M Samuels
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94602 (Online Only)
And, Life Transitions: individuals working through grief and loss, living with chronic pain; helping survivors healing from socio-political trauma; and promoting positive aging.
Therapy is neither magic nor science, but I believe that therapy has the potential to be magical and transformative. I offer a warm, supportive environment to help individuals explore deep trauma as well as ordinary issues that impact daily life and long-term goals. I strive to inspire creativity through nature, and incorporate creative arts into my practice.
My specialties: LGBTQQ issues/identity, working through grief/loss, helping with political wounding, healing survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault, positive aging, body image, building long-term relationships, and life transitions. A veteran career counselor, I've over 7 years of experience providing career counseling and coaching.
And, Life Transitions: individuals working through grief and loss, living with chronic pain; helping survivors healing from socio-political trauma; and promoting positive aging.
Therapy is neither magic nor science, but I believe that therapy has the potential to be magical and transformative. I offer a warm, supportive environment to help individuals explore deep trauma as well as ordinary issues that impact daily life and long-term goals. I strive to inspire creativity through nature, and incorporate creative arts into my practice.
My specialties: LGBTQQ issues/identity, working through grief/loss, helping with political wounding, healing survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault, positive aging, body image, building long-term relationships, and life transitions. A veteran career counselor, I've over 7 years of experience providing career counseling and coaching.
