I have been working as a Marriage and Family Therapist for 18 years and I have been licensed in the State of California since 2007. I completed my Master of Arts Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at Chapman University in Monterey, California, and have worked with individuals and families in a variety of settings, including community resource centers and residential treatment facilities. I have treated a variety of issues, including mood disorders, anxiety, anger management, stress management, and various adjustment problems. A...
Hi, I’m Krista. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California with over 11 years of experience providing counseling and mental health care. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California. In my personal life, I enjoy swimming, yoga, podcasts and time with my kids. In my professional life, I have worked with a broad range of adults in outpatient settings experiencing a wide variety of life challenges including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma and stress. My counseling style is centered on compas...
Ruben Martinez Jr. is an experienced Bicultural and Bilingual Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Ruben is skilled in behavioral and mindfulness therapies and conducts individual counseling, family counseling, and life-skills counseling. He is also trained and experienced in Early Childhood Services and has experience working with youth and adolescents and adults adjusting to important life domains including self-care, home living, academic, health, self-direction, leisure, spirituality, social/interpersonal skills, use of community resources, and vocation. Rube...
Greetings! I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the states of California and Missouri, and I have a doctorate in Organizational Psychology. I have worked in locked and outpatient mental health facilities for the last 30 years. I facilitated group treatment of domestic violence perpetrators in Spanish and English for eight years. I specialize in treating trauma-related symptoms, anxiety and depression, anger management, geriatric well-being, mental health recovery, cultural diversity issues, and self-esteem issues. My doctorate degree (EdD) In Leaders...
Hello, COUPLE COUNSELING SPECIALIST I go by Dr. Bill and I am a licensed therapist (license number Psychologist 5077, LMFT 12373), in practice for 44 years. I am primarily a couples therapist (75% of my work ), but I also have many years experience working with anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and other addictive and compulsive behaviors. I ran a drug and alcohol treatment program for 13 years, and I have been in charge of an outpatient eating disorders program. I ran an anxiety treatment program with individual and group therapy for over 25 years. I a...
You may be wondering why anyone would go to a therapist. After all, everyone has problems, right? Though it is true that we all have problems in some regard, what most don’t realize is that without help, your problems can impact your work or school life, your relationships with your family and friends, your physical health and your overall quality of life. I have vast experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, groups, and families. Whatever it is that is bringing you to therapy will be addressed in an empathetic and thoughtful manner. My clientele in...
Hello! Welcome to the BetterHelp community. Thank you for taking the first step towards improving your emotional well-being. Finding the right person to help you through life’s challenges is very important. I look forward to helping you meet your goals and I wanted to provide you with some information about myself to help you decide if we might be the right match. My name is Danielle Neal and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in the state of California. I have been a social worker with my Master’s degree in Social Work for more than ...
>The brief intro to me, my experience, education and approaches to work with people and how I hope to help you: I’m Lani Bain Stoner, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Details of my experience, education and treatment approach are below, but in a nutshell, I have worked in the mental health (MH) field since the late 1970s, with a broad range of clients, with individuals, couples, families and in groups, I grew up in a family of educators moving frequently as my father worked at different Colleges, and lived overseas during my mid-childhood and early adole...
Hello here is summary of my experience and approach to therapeutic counseling; My experience as a clinical social worker for over 25 years includes working in the prevention and treatment of family violence, victim advocacy for survivors of sexual assault and to assist individuals experiencing depression, loss and grief. I have assisted individuals and families struggling with communication and conflict issues and provided counseling for youth as part of court ordered diversion related to behavior problems in school and at home, truancy, substance abuse, adjustm...
I want to say how amazing I think it is that you are taking the first step toward making a meaningful and important change in your life. Finding the right person to walk with you through this journey can be challenging, and I hope I can help you make that decision a little bit easier. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, and I work with clients to help them identify and challenge the limiting beliefs we often unknowingly operate from. I have worked for many years in outpatient community mental health agencies. I have experience in working with ...
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW) from Northern California. I have over ten years of experience in this field including live in residential work with children who were dealing with the impact of serious trauma and the behavioral disruptions that occurred as a response, I have also worked with sexual abuse survivors, children with sexualized behaviors, intimate partner violence survivors, as well as people struggling with addiction, anxiety and depression. I also work as an educator for people becoming foster/adoptive parents and child welfare w...
Hi I’m Dr. Mo (she/her). I started my career in mental health as a chemical dependency technician in a dual diagnosis treatment facility. over 10 years ago. I quickly realized I wanted to do more to help and went back to school to get my masters degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy and then my doctorate in clinical psychology. I gained experience in a variety of clinical settings including but not limited to private practice, community clinics, hospitals, and correctional settings. I have worked with children, adolescents, ...
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in California with 10 years experience working with grief and loss. I have worked with many families who have experienced a peaceful acceptance of death and those that felt it was simply too soon. My bereavement experience allows those experience death and dying to identify that stages are not linear and do not occur in one particular order. My counseling techniques include cognitive behavior therapy, where I assist families and individuals with identifying their thoughts, feelings and behaviors in any giv...
Hey there. Firstly, I am a human who cares deeply for fellow beings in the crazy ride that is called life. By trade, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California and the State of New York with six (6) years of direct experience in healthcare, social welfare, mental health, and human service environments. My personal human experience is that I am a first-generation Irish-American woman (hence my name Siobhán that is Irish Gaelic and it is pronounced sha-v-on), who personally identifies with LBGTQ+ community and is interested in psychological re...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with over 10 years of experience working with children, youth and families in therapeutic settings. I have worked with people with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, trauma, abuse, and aging. My approach combines narrative, humanistic, mindfulness, somatic and expressive art therapies. I will partner with you to work through whatever life challenges you are facing. My therapy style is warm and collaborative. I believe in treating everyone wi...
Hi and Welcome! I look forward to the opportunity to work with you! As I share about myself, I realize one of the most important aspects of counseling is the “relationship.” As your counselor, I will provide you with a safe and caring environment where we can work together. To meet the uniqueness of each of my clients, I like to use a holistic approach while incorporating many counseling approaches. These include (but not limited to) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic/Client Centered, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Narrative & Creative Therapy and Psychod...
Hello there! I’m Shaundra and I am a family and marriage therapist licensed in California with over 7 years of experience working as a therapist and social worker. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, familial problems, trauma, and career challenges. In therapy I like to create a warm and inviting space that allows genuine self- reflection. I believe in meeting clients where they are and treating individuals with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I would describe my therapeutic approac...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has served the broader Bay Area community for the past 13 years. While the beginning of my career found me engaging in community based work, the past 7 years of my career have been focused on providing individual and group therapy to youth/ early adults/adults and I am passionate about my work. After obtaining my Master's Degree in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley, I practiced Solution Focused Brief Therapy under a collection of powerful mentors and earned my professional license to broaden my ...
I am licensed in California with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I am licensed in California with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
A therapist wants to support you toward a healthier emotional state, no matter what you're dealing with (including behavioral health concerns, grief, anxiety, depression or stress). While helping to develop healthier emotions, another benefit of therapy is you have a safe space to discuss problems that you may be hesitant to talk about with people who you see everyday.
Many people have sensitive topics to discuss; possibly an addiction or an issue with their relationship that they’re ashamed to speak about with their friends and/or partner. A Portola therapist can help you confront these kinds of issues and find ways to face them and heal.
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