Ah, California. It’s home to LA, one of the biggest cities around. Many artistic people and aspiring actors come for their next big break. If you want to be famous, it requires a lot of motivation, which some people may be lacking if they are in poor mental health.
Maybe you don’t want to be famous, but you should have strong mental health in order to accomplish your goals. Not only can a counselor improve your mental health, but they can create a map you can use to accomplish all your goals.
Welcome to learning a little bit more about me. I attended undergraduate school at UCLA in Communication Studies and graduate school at Pepperdine University in Malibu California. I have been licensed for over 30 years and love helping people through life's challenges. I know how difficult it can be and you give your self a gift to reach out and seek help. I have worked with many different problems including self esteem issues, anxiety, depression and loneliness. I have helped people through divorce and child custody issues. I have 10 years of expertise workin...
Hello! I appreciate your interest in my counseling style and I think you will find it interesting! I am a licensed clinical therapist with over 10 years of experience working with a large variety of clients and situations. My areas of focus have been grief and loss (including pet grief), anxiety (including panic attacks), depression, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, spousal abuse, and trauma recovery. I have also worked as a group facilitator for an eating disorder clinic and as an addiction therapist and am happy to work with clients who are struggling ...
I strive to empower individuals to be in tune with their deepest truths and to relate to life in a more authentic way. By providing a warm and accepting style, I hope my clients feel safe to express what matters to them. My therapeutic approach is strongly influenced by more than 10 years of dedicated mindfulness practice. Through such practices, I have come to understand the value of becoming curious about our present mental state. I believe paying close attention to our experience is fundamental in developing emotional resiliency. Thus, I utilize mindfulness and...
With over 8 years’ experience, I have worked with diverse clients from children to elderly, experiencing a wide range of issues, including drugs and alcohol addictions, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, relationship issues, and a broad spectrum of mental illness. I have worked across various setting, including clinic, out-patient, in-home, community, and within school settings. I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing technique (MIT), Solution-focused therapy models to provide empathetic, supportive and yet directive, co...
Hi, My name is Manisha and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of California. My style of counseling is empathetic, non-judgmental, and patient. I feel our lives have patterns starting from childhood and I hope to uncover some of those patterns in your life. Also, we tend to live in a very fast past world and with a lot of images of how we should be. I try to help you uncover your true essence and for you to gain self compassion and love. It is to help you gain that secure sense of self. As a teenager, I used to like to go online and chat ...
Hello and Welcome! Please note I am on maternity leave until August 2020. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I started my work as a therapist in New York after obtaining my Masters Degree in Social Work from New York University. I have been working as a therapist in California for the last seven years. I have experience working with a wide variety of individuals in different settings including within community agencies, in homes, and in schools. One of my primary goals is to work with you to improve your overall quality of life. ...
Welcome! My name is Kari Hidalgo and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the state of California. I have been providing direct counseling services for over eight years and tele mental health services for over a year. I have worked with individuals, couples and families as they navigate different seasons of life. I have helped clients manage trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, postpartum depression, difficult relationships and parenting challenges while encouraging, supporting, holding hope, exploring self care and helping them identify healthy...
Dealing with challenges that life brings can be daunting and difficult and that is where counseling can help! Having someone to listen to you and help you deal with problems that come up, help you work on improving your mood and functioning, or help you identify ways to enhance your relationships in your life is my goal. I have a supportive, non-judgmental, open minded approach with clients and it is my goal to make people feel heard and understood while helping them address the concerns that brought them to counseling. I graduated from University of South...
Hi! Thank you for checking out my profile! I'm so glad you are here. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 10 years of experience helping clients cope with life's challenges. Life can be difficult sometimes--that is normal. But sometimes we suffer much more than we need to. It's courageous to ask for help when we are struggling. When I was 24 years old, I reached out for to a therapist for the first time and she gave me to tools to change my life and inspired me to want to be a therapist myself, so that I could help others the way sh...
I am Kathy Helgerson. I earned my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Dominguez Hills. My story: I have personally experienced trauma and grief. My divorce was final on October 1, 1996. Then in November, my 21-year-old son died, instantly. And in January 1997, I was struck by a van and suffered severe physical and emotional injuries. After the accident, I went back to college and eventually earned my master’s degree as noted above. These experiences have had a strong impact on my counseling abilities in that I am mor...
Hello and Welcome! My name is Dr. Zena Vevaina. I have 11 years of experience working with a variety of populations. I have worked in community mental health, juvenile hall, locked facilities, HMO, and private practice. I would like to offer my hand to you in your journey of healing. Often times, people seek therapy when they are at their most vulnerable or stressed. I provide services for crisis interventions, mental health disorders, chemical dependency issues, marital issues, gender dysphoria, adolescent stage of life issues, LGBTQ and Trauma. ...
Through the course of our lives we all face challenges that leave us feeling stuck or hopeless. I have focused my practice on helping patients through complex life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, familial conflict, self-esteem struggles, questioning of their sexual orientation, gender identity, addiction, anxiety and depression. I work at creating a space where safety and acceptance can be the foundation for making the changes you desire in you life and in your relationships. I look forward to partnering with you to help you reach reach your ment...
Hello! I am a Clinical Psychologist (PsyD) and Nutritional Therapist. I am licensed in California and I have been providing therapy since 1996. I have experience working in residential and outpatient settings and in my own private practice with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, teen concerns, life transitions, and a wide range of challenges, including grief/loss, trauma, abuse, anger management, crisis and adjustment issues. I mostly tend to draw from the person-centered approach when in a therapeutic relationship w...
Hi! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I provide a supportive and collaborative approach to therapy. I believe it is important to teach clients strategies to use throughout their life, so that when they leave therapy, clients feel more confident to cope with future difficulties in a positive way. Learning skills along with self exploration can lead to progress in a shorter amount of time. Clients of all ages can benefit from this approach. My specialties include anxiety and mood disorders, child/adolescent i...
With my twenty years of experience in grief and loss as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Art Therapist in California, let me help you navigate these painful and difficult times of transition. Utilizing both talk and art therapy, we can work together to identify and help manage the complexities of your grief emotions and work towards feelings of peace and healing. Grief can often feel like an overwhelming and lonely road, but it need not be so. I can offer support in spousal, parent and child loss, as well as loss due to suicide or miscarriage. Loss can...
Being a therapist is rewarding, I feel that it is a privilege to help others work through vulnerable moments in their life. I get personal satisfaction from seeing client's transition into life with hope, peace and happiness. I studied at Cal State San Marcos to obtain a Bachelors degree in Sociology, which is the study of people in society. Sociology focused on how a person's environment shapes them. I then studied at University of Phoenix and obtained my Masters Degree in Marriage Family Child Therapist. In my master's program I learned a lot about human beh...
Hi there! My name is Kara, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California. I believe in taking an approach that is fluid and open to change based on what works best for my clients. Therefore, this is a safe, judgment-free space, and I value your feedback. I encourage you to come as you are and wherever that may be on your journey, I'm willing to meet you there and support you in reaching your desired goals. I have a master's degree from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles where I have stayed and built my practice. My experience over...
I am Dr. Brian Burgess, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California. I have worked as a mental health counselor for over 10 years. I obtained my MA in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 2009 and was licensed as a clinical counselor shortly thereafter. I earned my PsyD in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 2017. I ran a group private practice and mental health student training center in Chicago from 2009 until June...
Greetings and thank you for looking at my profile. Please be sure to read all the way through so to make sure you are choosing the right therapist for you! I have been working in the field of clinical social work, here in Southern California, for over 30 years. Working in both clinic and private practice settings, I have extensive experience with an array of populations and their mental health challenges. I have the most experience working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma related issues, as well as LGBTQ+ issues (Although supportive, I am not ...
Hello, I am a licensed Therapist and I am so excited to work with you! My main goal as a therapist is for my clients to feel seen and validated as well as to create a container of safety for exploration and safe emotional expression. I have worked with a large array of folks with many challenges including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, self-esteem/self worth, women's issue, men's issues, anger management, codependency, communication issues, relationship issues, addiction issues, incarceration, abandonment issues, psychotic symptoms, Borderline Personali...
What Can Therapists In California Help You With?
A therapist in California can practice anything from marriage and family counseling to CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and can help with depression, stress, or anxiety.
They can help you set and achieve career goals, work on current issues you may be facing, or deal with your past. Around 32349851 people are living in California, and because an estimated one in four people are dealing with some form of mental illness nationally, it is likely that you or someone you know could benefit from the support of a licensed counselor.
Why Are Many Residents In The State Of California Working With A Licensed Counselor?
The reasons people choose to see a psychologist vary, of course, but there are a number of reasons why starting therapy sessions on our platform can help you. Whether you live in the city of or in the Washington county, we can match you with a licensed therapist who can suit your needs.
Take a look at our extensive network of counselors and online psychologists in California who are ready to help you get happy!
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