Career Counseling Therapists in Riverside, CA

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Terapia En Español
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92505
As a first generation college student of immigrants I have enjoyed working with those in transitional stages in their life. Whether it is starting at a new school, becoming an adult, starting a new career, becoming empty nesters, or other life transitions. I believe it is important to learn about an individual's whole life to have a better understanding of what is bringing them to therapy. I create a safe space where I hope to earn a client's trust and help them heal along the way. I psychoeducate client's along the way and teach them how to psychoeducate their loved ones so they may have the support they need in all areas.
As a first generation college student of immigrants I have enjoyed working with those in transitional stages in their life. Whether it is starting at a new school, becoming an adult, starting a new career, becoming empty nesters, or other life transitions. I believe it is important to learn about an individual's whole life to have a better understanding of what is bringing them to therapy. I create a safe space where I hope to earn a client's trust and help them heal along the way. I psychoeducate client's along the way and teach them how to psychoeducate their loved ones so they may have the support they need in all areas.
(714) 888-4009 View (714) 888-4009
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Patricia “Patty” Johnson
Counselor, MS, LPCC, PPS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92505
If you are experiencing anxiety due to relationship, school, or workplace issues the emotional affects this stress brings on can take a toll on your health and well being. My passion is to assist my clients in reaching their personal, relationship and career goals. With my years of experience as a school and clinical counselor, I can help if you are facing challenges in creating healthy family relationships, are trying to identify career/educational goals or need tools to manage anxiety/stress or insomnia.
If you are experiencing anxiety due to relationship, school, or workplace issues the emotional affects this stress brings on can take a toll on your health and well being. My passion is to assist my clients in reaching their personal, relationship and career goals. With my years of experience as a school and clinical counselor, I can help if you are facing challenges in creating healthy family relationships, are trying to identify career/educational goals or need tools to manage anxiety/stress or insomnia.
(951) 329-9453 View (951) 329-9453
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Alysha Griggs
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92507  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My job is to meet clients where they are, collaborating throughout their therapeutic journey.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist graduate student at Alliant International University. I attended Cal State University Channel Islands for my undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in communication. I have a passion for working with others through the difficulties they have faced while also navigating any challenges they are currently experiencing, to foster hope, healing, and resilience.
My job is to meet clients where they are, collaborating throughout their therapeutic journey.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist graduate student at Alliant International University. I attended Cal State University Channel Islands for my undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in communication. I have a passion for working with others through the difficulties they have faced while also navigating any challenges they are currently experiencing, to foster hope, healing, and resilience.
(951) 724-5727 View (951) 724-5727
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Jodi Dorson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506
Helping children, adolescents, and their families is important to me. Having spent 17 years working with children in educational settings, I understand the struggles families face when dealing with behavioral and social issues, poor academic performance, learning disabilities, and mental health issues. Families may be faced with unexpected challenges such as loss of a loved one, loss of a job, or divorce. Not being able to help your child or teen with problems they face, or not being able to bring your family together as a loving unit can be frustrating and disheartening as a parent.
Helping children, adolescents, and their families is important to me. Having spent 17 years working with children in educational settings, I understand the struggles families face when dealing with behavioral and social issues, poor academic performance, learning disabilities, and mental health issues. Families may be faced with unexpected challenges such as loss of a loved one, loss of a job, or divorce. Not being able to help your child or teen with problems they face, or not being able to bring your family together as a loving unit can be frustrating and disheartening as a parent.
(951) 373-3060 View (951) 373-3060
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Vanessa Clark
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506
I have experience working with people from diverse backgrounds with concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, interpersonal conflict, postpartum mood disorders, career concerns, and life transitions. I have worked with people across the lifespan, and I greatly enjoy working with older adults as I have experience specializing with this population. With a background in victim services and sexual assault crisis response, I work well with those who have experienced traumatic events. It's important to me that the goals we set align with your ideal life, and I love working collaboratively to achieve those goals.
I have experience working with people from diverse backgrounds with concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, interpersonal conflict, postpartum mood disorders, career concerns, and life transitions. I have worked with people across the lifespan, and I greatly enjoy working with older adults as I have experience specializing with this population. With a background in victim services and sexual assault crisis response, I work well with those who have experienced traumatic events. It's important to me that the goals we set align with your ideal life, and I love working collaboratively to achieve those goals.
(909) 294-2466 View (909) 294-2466
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Lee M Stillerman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92507  (Online Only)
Over the last 16 years, I have helped people with a wide range of problems. My services are ideal for those struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationship issues, career obstacles, grief and loss, life transitions, and the demands and challenges of everyday life. In therapy we examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that aren’t working and identify more adaptive or functional responses that help you to adjust to life's changes. If you are looking for a therapist in Ca I am a Licensed psychologist providing individual psychotherapy virtually using a HIPAA compliant video conferencing platform.
Over the last 16 years, I have helped people with a wide range of problems. My services are ideal for those struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationship issues, career obstacles, grief and loss, life transitions, and the demands and challenges of everyday life. In therapy we examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that aren’t working and identify more adaptive or functional responses that help you to adjust to life's changes. If you are looking for a therapist in Ca I am a Licensed psychologist providing individual psychotherapy virtually using a HIPAA compliant video conferencing platform.
(951) 322-4931 View (951) 322-4931
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Brian Gotterer
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92507
My name is Brian Gotterer. I am licensed as a psychologist in California, seeing clients via telehealth. I have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, ages, and issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship and couples' issues, parenting problems, career challenges, life transitions and phases of life issues, and all general matters. I work with each client to help them achieve their individual goals. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic modalities to help my clients move forward and draw upon other modalities when beneficial.
My name is Brian Gotterer. I am licensed as a psychologist in California, seeing clients via telehealth. I have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, ages, and issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship and couples' issues, parenting problems, career challenges, life transitions and phases of life issues, and all general matters. I work with each client to help them achieve their individual goals. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic modalities to help my clients move forward and draw upon other modalities when beneficial.
(951) 338-7865 View (951) 338-7865
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Tisha Langley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92504
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience in working with children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults across a wide array of issues and settings. I graduated from the University of La Verne with an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2000 and have worked in outpatient, school, private practice, residential, and other community-based settings over the course of my career.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience in working with children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults across a wide array of issues and settings. I graduated from the University of La Verne with an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2000 and have worked in outpatient, school, private practice, residential, and other community-based settings over the course of my career.
(909) 588-1381 View (909) 588-1381
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Douglas Glen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92507
Douglas credits his corporate career and life experience as providing invaluable perspective when working with professional clients that may be challenged with workplace anxiety, depression, and/or career development concerns.
Douglas Glen hails from Europe and moved to California in 1993. He gained his Master's in Counselling Psychology in Los Angeles in 2003 whilst working as a Technology Executive for a number of prominent media corporations in Europe and the US, including the BBC, Disney, and ABC. His varied professional life facilitated periods of living in Berlin Germany, London, Santa Barbara, and Boston. Douglas prefers an integrative, person-centered approach and draws upon a number of modalities depending on a client's needs including CBT, Narrative, Existential, Psychodynamic, and Family Systems.
Douglas credits his corporate career and life experience as providing invaluable perspective when working with professional clients that may be challenged with workplace anxiety, depression, and/or career development concerns.
Douglas Glen hails from Europe and moved to California in 1993. He gained his Master's in Counselling Psychology in Los Angeles in 2003 whilst working as a Technology Executive for a number of prominent media corporations in Europe and the US, including the BBC, Disney, and ABC. His varied professional life facilitated periods of living in Berlin Germany, London, Santa Barbara, and Boston. Douglas prefers an integrative, person-centered approach and draws upon a number of modalities depending on a client's needs including CBT, Narrative, Existential, Psychodynamic, and Family Systems.
(951) 421-1900 View (951) 421-1900
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Christine Joseph
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92508
Christine Joseph, LMFT I specialize in healing a broken heart and finding love. I work primarily with young adults dealing with family-of-origin conflicts, working through choosing a career path and helping to navigate the beginning and end of romantic relationships. One day during meditation a voice said: Seek therapy! I was unsure what the voice meant so I became a therapist :) It worked out fantastically. I've been a practicing therapist since I was 26yrs old. I still love what I do.
Christine Joseph, LMFT I specialize in healing a broken heart and finding love. I work primarily with young adults dealing with family-of-origin conflicts, working through choosing a career path and helping to navigate the beginning and end of romantic relationships. One day during meditation a voice said: Seek therapy! I was unsure what the voice meant so I became a therapist :) It worked out fantastically. I've been a practicing therapist since I was 26yrs old. I still love what I do.
(626) 538-1793 View (626) 538-1793
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Alexa Wage
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92507
My name is Alexa Tangalakis Wage, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Culver City, California. I work with adults and also have a special area of focus working with couples using Imago Relationship Therapy. The adults I work with typically come in with challenges regarding dissatisfaction in their personal relationships, work stress and contemplating a career change, experiencing new symptoms of depression and/or anxiety, past trauma is interfering with current life, self-esteem issues, and many other life transitions.
My name is Alexa Tangalakis Wage, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Culver City, California. I work with adults and also have a special area of focus working with couples using Imago Relationship Therapy. The adults I work with typically come in with challenges regarding dissatisfaction in their personal relationships, work stress and contemplating a career change, experiencing new symptoms of depression and/or anxiety, past trauma is interfering with current life, self-esteem issues, and many other life transitions.
(626) 658-3087 View (626) 658-3087
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Dr. Alborz Bahador
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92503
My specialties are in treating behavioral and emotional health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, family counseling, group therapy, life-and career coaching.
It is very simple! When you are not feeling well, You do not feel balanced and you are experiencing procrastination, it is time to seek help. There are many choices and healthy options waiting for you. You may feel free to contact us for a complimentary evaluation session and a road map towards success, tranquility and happiness.
My specialties are in treating behavioral and emotional health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, family counseling, group therapy, life-and career coaching.
It is very simple! When you are not feeling well, You do not feel balanced and you are experiencing procrastination, it is time to seek help. There are many choices and healthy options waiting for you. You may feel free to contact us for a complimentary evaluation session and a road map towards success, tranquility and happiness.
(951) 356-9354 View (951) 356-9354
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Lenny Hughley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92508
I have experience with persons that suffer from addiction, anger, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, career counseling depression, and racial trauma.
Hi, my name is Lenny Hughley, California license 112845. I like to create a space that is warm and nonjudgmental where individuals can freely talk about whatever they choose. My specialties include depression, anxiety, and stress management. Through therapy, I learned how to manage depression, anger, anxiety, and overcome low self-esteem. Through my practice I find it rewarding to help clients do the same.
I have experience with persons that suffer from addiction, anger, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, career counseling depression, and racial trauma.
Hi, my name is Lenny Hughley, California license 112845. I like to create a space that is warm and nonjudgmental where individuals can freely talk about whatever they choose. My specialties include depression, anxiety, and stress management. Through therapy, I learned how to manage depression, anger, anxiety, and overcome low self-esteem. Through my practice I find it rewarding to help clients do the same.
(760) 527-2253 View (760) 527-2253
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Grace Gonzales
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92501  (Online Only)
I believe that the greatest form of self care is taking steps towards building self awareness through self inquiry and self acceptance. Self awareness allows us to build an integrated relationship with ourselves by taking into account body, mind, and spirit. As we integrate all parts of our being and cultivate a healthier relationship with ourselves we become empowered. As a result, we begin to cultivate healthy relationships with others and in all areas of our lives (finances, career, health, life purpose, and spirituality). My goal as a therapist is to work collaboratively with you on your therapeutic journey.
I believe that the greatest form of self care is taking steps towards building self awareness through self inquiry and self acceptance. Self awareness allows us to build an integrated relationship with ourselves by taking into account body, mind, and spirit. As we integrate all parts of our being and cultivate a healthier relationship with ourselves we become empowered. As a result, we begin to cultivate healthy relationships with others and in all areas of our lives (finances, career, health, life purpose, and spirituality). My goal as a therapist is to work collaboratively with you on your therapeutic journey.
(909) 316-7588 View (909) 316-7588
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Dr. Crawford and Associates Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92501
Hello and welcome to my page. We offer individual therapy for a variety of issues (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) and assessment testing (Tue, Wed, Thur, Sat) for clients ages 3 and up, which includes psychological, neuropsychological, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, learning disability, mood, career, neurocognitive (after TBI/consussion, stroke, etc.) assessments. As an FYI, actual assessment testing is always done in-person, while intakes and individual/couple therapy can can be completed in person, via telephone or Telehealth. UPDATE - I have resigned from Anthem, Molina and Blue Shield/Magellan insurances. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Hello and welcome to my page. We offer individual therapy for a variety of issues (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) and assessment testing (Tue, Wed, Thur, Sat) for clients ages 3 and up, which includes psychological, neuropsychological, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, learning disability, mood, career, neurocognitive (after TBI/consussion, stroke, etc.) assessments. As an FYI, actual assessment testing is always done in-person, while intakes and individual/couple therapy can can be completed in person, via telephone or Telehealth. UPDATE - I have resigned from Anthem, Molina and Blue Shield/Magellan insurances. I apologize for the inconvenience.
(909) 235-7428 View (909) 235-7428
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Brianna Cassel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92505
Hi, I'm Brianna! I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California and Colorado. I have spent most of my career working with the adolescent population and their families. Making a positive impact on their lives and futures has been incredibly rewarding. My professional journey has also included counseling adults through divorce, hardship, and life's obstacles. The types of clients I have worked with really vary from adjustment or relational issues to more intensive and pervasive psychological disorders.
Hi, I'm Brianna! I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California and Colorado. I have spent most of my career working with the adolescent population and their families. Making a positive impact on their lives and futures has been incredibly rewarding. My professional journey has also included counseling adults through divorce, hardship, and life's obstacles. The types of clients I have worked with really vary from adjustment or relational issues to more intensive and pervasive psychological disorders.
(510) 824-8300 View (510) 824-8300
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Jeff Hsiao
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92521
Common issues typically include life/career transition, ADHD, perfectionism, fear of failure, professional/creative burnout, and existential topics such as living an authentic, fulfilling life.
I want to help you reach your potential. Your life story is filled with possibilities. I am interested in who you are and who you want to be, lifelong dreams and creative ambitions, and the mental hurdles and emotional baggage that are holding you back. You may find yourself feeling stuck. You may feel depressed and anxious about your situation but have a deep yearning to do more with your life. You may not know where or how to start. As your therapist, I'm here to guide you through this difficult time. We will examine all the cards you were dealt with and find the best hands for you.
Common issues typically include life/career transition, ADHD, perfectionism, fear of failure, professional/creative burnout, and existential topics such as living an authentic, fulfilling life.
I want to help you reach your potential. Your life story is filled with possibilities. I am interested in who you are and who you want to be, lifelong dreams and creative ambitions, and the mental hurdles and emotional baggage that are holding you back. You may find yourself feeling stuck. You may feel depressed and anxious about your situation but have a deep yearning to do more with your life. You may not know where or how to start. As your therapist, I'm here to guide you through this difficult time. We will examine all the cards you were dealt with and find the best hands for you.
(213) 566-7452 View (213) 566-7452
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Denise Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92508
My name is Denise Martinez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with young adults, adults, older adults, and couples addressing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, relationship conflict, gender identity, alcohol/addiction, career/work matters, school stress, parenting, aging, and life transitions, to name a few.
My name is Denise Martinez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with young adults, adults, older adults, and couples addressing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, relationship conflict, gender identity, alcohol/addiction, career/work matters, school stress, parenting, aging, and life transitions, to name a few.
(805) 600-3647 View (805) 600-3647
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Roland Gomez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92521  (Online Only)
Our job is to help you work through interpersonal struggles, build self-awareness, and effectively address personal challenges that are holding you back from leading a meaningful and balanced life.
As a member of Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates, Roland specialize in PTSD, children, & couples. Roland work with clients struggling with hardships such self-harm & various forms of trauma. Roland also help military personnel & first responders with PTSD, with PTSD, trauma, stress, anxiety, vicarious trauma. Roland also works with children who are neurodivergent and their families.
Our job is to help you work through interpersonal struggles, build self-awareness, and effectively address personal challenges that are holding you back from leading a meaningful and balanced life.
As a member of Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates, Roland specialize in PTSD, children, & couples. Roland work with clients struggling with hardships such self-harm & various forms of trauma. Roland also help military personnel & first responders with PTSD, with PTSD, trauma, stress, anxiety, vicarious trauma. Roland also works with children who are neurodivergent and their families.
(650) 540-7110 View (650) 540-7110
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Merry Walensa
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92507
My areas of expertise range from complex life situations that vary from job-related: careers, educational; to relational: dating, marital, family, parenting, and friendships.
Hello, I am Merry. Telework counseling has given me a new perspective on working with my clients in a new and productive way, offering each one a place to feel safe, be listened to, and be understood. I have been practicing for over 16 years and enjoy the challenges presented to me with enthusiasm and dedication. My clients appear to enjoy our sessions and make progress they can see and feel as soon as possible. There is joy in doing this work for both the client and me.
My areas of expertise range from complex life situations that vary from job-related: careers, educational; to relational: dating, marital, family, parenting, and friendships.
Hello, I am Merry. Telework counseling has given me a new perspective on working with my clients in a new and productive way, offering each one a place to feel safe, be listened to, and be understood. I have been practicing for over 16 years and enjoy the challenges presented to me with enthusiasm and dedication. My clients appear to enjoy our sessions and make progress they can see and feel as soon as possible. There is joy in doing this work for both the client and me.
(657) 571-4752 View (657) 571-4752
Career Counseling Therapists

How do I know if I need career counseling?

Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.

Who can benefit from career counseling?

Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.

How long does career counseling typically last?

The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.

How to prepare for career counseling?

Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.