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Susan Novak
Licensed Clinical Psychologists (LCPs), like Susan Novak, hold a doctoral degree and are trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Susan has a Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Clinical Psychology from Walden University and a Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from Chapman University.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist PSY22415 in Lake Forest, California. Offering telehealth and in-person appointments, I enjoy helping people heal from current and past traumatic situations and events.
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Shelby Ammann
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Shelby Ammann, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Shelby has a Master's in Counseling (MC) from California State University, Fullerton.
Many people come to therapy knowing why they struggle, yet still feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or tense. I specialize in working with adults whose trauma, anxiety, stress, or depression live at the nervous system level. You’re welcome to reach out if you’re interested in a thoughtful, paced approach to healing.
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Christine MciLwain
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Christine MciLwain, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Christine has a Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Psychology from Argosy University and a Master's in Counseling (MC) in Educational Psychology from California State University, Long Beach.
I am here to support you on your journey toward personal growth and the challenges that you would like to overcome. You are not alone, as many people before you have come to look for support in overcoming life's challenges.
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Elaine Murphy
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Elaine Murphy, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Elaine has a Master of Science in Counseling, Emphasis in MFT from Hope International University.
If you're struggling with anxiety, relationships, grief, PTSD, or past trauma, I provide a warm, empathic, collaborative approach that is client-centered. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. My passion is to help you find your inner strength as we process life and find healing for the painful areas of your heart.
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Camille Coulter
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Camille Coulter, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Camille has a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from SIMPSON UNIVERSITY.
If you're surviving instead of thriving, I offer to be your safe person to process pain, further personal growth, and feel more comfortable in your own body. Let's take back your life and make it meaningful.
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Jake Glassman
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Jake Glassman, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Jake has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Marital and Family Therapy from University of San Diego.
I specialize in helping men work through the weight of trauma, stress, and life’s hardest moments. My goal is to help you break free from that cycle, feel more grounded, and start building the life you actually want.
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Nicole Gutierrez
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Nicole Gutierrez, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Nicole has a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute.
I’m an LMFT specializing in integrative depth psychotherapy. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where we can explore your patterns, emotions, and life experiences together.
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Viktoria Penchuk
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Viktoria Penchuk, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Viktoria has a Master of Science in Psychology, MFT from Phillips Graduate Institute and a Master of Education in Applied Psychology from Minsk Pedagogical University.
If you are tired of organizing your life around fear, anxiety, or avoidance, let’s work towards regaining your confidence, freedom, and a sense of control. You deserve to fully participate in your life — not just get through it.
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Andrew Sutherland
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Andrew Sutherland, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Andrew has a Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University.
Do you feel like you should be enjoying life more? Do thoughts of the past or images from a future keep you from moving forward with the things you want to do? Do you feel as if you are a passenger in your life rather than the one driving action, growth, change, and happiness?
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Cassandra Alfaro
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Cassandra Alfaro, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Cassandra has a Master in Counseling (MC) Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University.
I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. I’ve had exciting opportunities to work in a variety of therapeutic settings including an inpatient psychiatric hospital treating a higher level of acuity, intensive outpatient program supporting teens.
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Scott McQueen
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs), like Scott McQueen, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Scott has a Master's in Counseling (MC) from Concordia University Irvine.
Navigating anxiety, self-doubt, or life transitions can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. I partner with clients to approach these challenges with curiosity and compassion, guiding you toward a grounded, confident, and purposeful life.
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Alec Bustos
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Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Alec Bustos, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Alec has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Nevada.
I support children, teens, adults, and families healing from trauma, neurodivergence, identity exploration, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in genuine connection.
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Chirag Bharati
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Chirag Bharati, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Chirag has a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." I believe that client care should absolutely be individualized (in collaboration with the individual), contain healthy coping skills, and include tools towards building a social support network that can help him/her/them progress towards a much happier future.
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Chiwoo Choi
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs), like Chiwoo Choi, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Chiwoo has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Counseling from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
I specialize in helping individuals who struggle with setting boundaries, expressing their thoughts and feelings, and find themselves caught in cycles of people-pleasing and overthinking. I understand the challenges you face and am here to provide support and guidance on your journey to healthier relationships and a more empowered self.
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Kirsten Boyd
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Kirsten Boyd, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Kirsten has a Master's in Counseling (MC) in Somatic Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies.
I'm a nature loving California native whose work blends depth psychology with nervous system healing, helping people move beyond simply coping and into a more authentic relationship with themselves. I have experience supporting adults through trauma, grief, anxiety, identity exploration, and major life transitions using body-based approaches.
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Mallory Thysell
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Mallory Thysell, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Mallory has a Master's in Counseling (MC) in Marriage and Family Therapy from California Baptist College.
Every persons experiences are unique to themselves. I am here to support you throughout your journey; without judgement in a warm, safe and loving environment. I am an animal lover & I am trauma specialist. Many of my clients find their way to me after trying traditional methods that didn’t quite address the deeper layers of what they’re carrying.
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Annika Woodson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs), like Annika Woodson, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Annika has a Master of Science (MS) in Child Development from San Diego State University.
I believe that mental health care should be accessible to everyone and work to make therapy feel comfortable and approachable. I have been a therapist for 4 years and have worked with a wide variety of people in that timespan. My goal is to make people feel seen and understood while helping them reach their goals and improve their mental health.
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Victoria Conner-Hearn
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs), like Victoria Conner-Hearn, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Victoria has a Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in Health Behavior from University of Alabama At Birmingham and a Master of Science (MS) in Counseling from Jacksonville State University.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming — especially if you’ve spent years feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or trapped. You may be carrying the effects of trauma, chronic stress, or narcissistic abuse while trying to hold everything together. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone, and healing is possible.
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Diana Barnes-Fox
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Diana Barnes-Fox, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Diana has a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brandman University.
Have you been putting everyone else first while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Maybe you're navigating a major life change, feeling stuck in self-doubt, or exhausted from trying to meet impossible expectations. If so, you're in the right place. Therapy is a space where you don't have to have all the answers or hold everything together.
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Denise Felice Alvarez
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Denise Felice Alvarez, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
All Rula providers are licensed and hold a master’s or doctorate degree required for practice.
As a first-generation Mexican American woman, wife, mother, and LCSW, I understand how culture, relationships, and life experiences shape who we are. I believe everyone possesses inner resilience, even when pain or self-doubt make it difficult to see. My goal is to help you reconnect with that strength and create meaningful, lasting change.
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Katrina Blair
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Katrina Blair, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
All Rula providers are licensed and hold a master’s or doctorate degree required for practice.
I utilize my twenty-plus years of experience in the therapy field, to best serve the needs of each client .I have a warm, understanding, and accepting approach to therapy. As a multicultural, BIPOC therapist I understand various cultural differences. I strive to provide a safe and supportive place for you to share your concerns
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Lisa Morris
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Lisa Morris, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Lisa has a Master of Arts (MA) from Chapman College.
I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Systems, and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is a specialized treatment specifically focused on client trauma recovery.
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Mary Mosbacher
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Mary Mosbacher, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Mary has a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Chico.
Being stuck in the same painful patterns can leave you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed and wondering why it's so hard to move forward. No matter what you are struggling with that holds you back, I believe in building a genuine therapeutic alliance that allows for exploration and understanding and will help you create meaningful, lasting change.
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Delia Castaneda
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Delia Castaneda, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Delia has a Master of Science Psychology (MSPSY) in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University.
My approach is client-centered. I believe in working with my clients collaboratively and providing a non-judgmental, comfortable therapeutic environment. The focus area is Cognitive behavioral therapy to address negative thought patterns and behavior.
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Mir Ali
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs), like Mir Ali, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Mir has a Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Capella University.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression, and career counseling. I believe in the transformative power of human connection and the connection we create with our inner selves. Seeking help reflects your strength, self-awareness, and determination to improve your quality of life and create a new healthy narrative.
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