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Jazmin Cohen

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Jazmin Cohen, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Jazmin has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from UMass Global.

California
Specialties
Anxiety
Self Esteem
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Style
Responsive
Approachable
Collaborative

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping people find their way through stress, trauma, substance abuse, and troubling thoughts. I believe therapy works best as a partnership — one where you are the expert on your own life, and I'm here as a guide and a tool to help you overcome what's holding you back.

Available virtually

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Randy Free

Recognized for high quality patient care

LPCC

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs), like Randy Free, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Randy has a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling and Mental Health Sciences from Concordia University Irvine.

Laguna Niguel, CA
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Men's Issues
Parenting
Style
Directive
Spiritual
Empowering

My approach combines CBT, EMDR, and attachment theory to help clients build resilience, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Available virtually

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Ehlan Siddiqi

LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Ehlan Siddiqi, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Ehlan has a Master in Counseling (MC) in Community Mental Health from California Institute of Integral Studies.

California
Specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Cultural Stress
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Style
Exploratory
Spiritual
Motivational

Starting therapy can feel exciting and intimidating. I create a warm, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. I work with adults navigating anxiety, relationships, career stress, and life transitions, with a focus on immigrant and bicultural experiences. My approach is culturally responsive, collaborative, and solution-focused.

Available virtually

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Yadira Torres-Baca

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Yadira Torres-Baca, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Yadira has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from UMass Global.

California
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders
Suicidal Ideation
Style
Outcome-oriented
Warm
Affirming

I have over five years of experience supporting teens, families, and individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and transitions. I’m passionate about creating a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and comfortable being yourself.

Available virtually

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Scott McQueen

Recognized for high quality patient care

LPCC
3+ years

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.

California
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Style
Exploratory
Attuned
Affirming

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.

Available virtually

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Vanessa Ortiz

Recognized for high quality patient care

LMFT
4+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Vanessa Ortiz, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Vanessa has a Master of Science (MS) Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Long Beach.

Santa Ana, CA
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Stress
Style
Outcome-oriented
Approachable
Collaborative

My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, active listening, and collaboration. I believe that therapy is a partnership where the client and therapist work together.

Available virtually

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Samuel Semanda

LMFT
4+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Samuel Semanda, 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.

California
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Attuned
Collaborative

I'm an LMFT, and I warmly welcome you as you begin this work together. In an intersubjective approach, I focus on how your experiences and our therapeutic relationship unfold in the room, creating safety, meaning, and momentum.

Available virtually

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Sara McDaniel

LMFT
4+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Sara McDaniel, 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.

California
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
First Responders
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Approachable
Curious

Welcome! I’m a warm, relational therapist dedicated to helping you move from simply surviving to truly thriving. In my practice, we address the root causes of distress—not just the symptoms—so you can find lasting peace, clarity, and deep personal growth. You deserve a space where you feel genuinely supported and heard.

Available virtually

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Bahar Amini

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Bahar Amini, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Bahar has a Master of Social Work (MSW) Children, Youth, and Families from California State University, Dominguez Hills.

California
Specialties
Anxiety
Cultural Stress
Depression
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
Style
Exploratory
Warm
Supportive

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about supporting people to heal and grow into the person they are becoming. In our sessions, we honor your background, identity, and lived experience to help shape the trajectory of your continued journey.

Available virtually

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Rebecca Tyrrell

Recognized for high quality patient care

LPCC
10+ years

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs), like Rebecca Tyrrell, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Rebecca has a Master of Science (MS) in Counseling Psychology Expressive Art Therapy from Northeastern University.

California
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Gentle
Curious

I work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma using trauma-informed therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help better manage and regulate emotions as well as navigate the stressors of everyday life.

She’s a fantastic therapist. I feel very comfortable talking to her.

Available virtually

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Brian Olsen

Recognized for high quality patient care

LMFT
12+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Brian Olsen, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Brian has a Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University of Southern California.

California
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Style
Directive
Candid
Collaborative

I see clients who are ready to make a change for the better and want help making it happen. Hope is here.

Brian has helped me process feelings of loss and loneliness, and I'm feeling better and more hopeful.

Available virtually

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Naveta Barry

Recognized for high quality patient care

LMFT
3+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Naveta Barry, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Naveta has a Master's in Counseling (MC) from California Baptist College.

California
Specialties
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Style
Exploratory
Warm
Collaborative

I’m also trained in EMDR to support deeper healing.

Available virtually

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Annabelle Moreno

Recognized for high quality patient care

LMFT
3+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Annabelle Moreno, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Annabelle has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University.

Riverside, CA
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Spiritual
Supportive

It can be daunting to find a therapist and even just the idea of starting therapy can seem like an impossible journey. But you have already taken the first step on this journey and I hope that I could come alongside you as you continue to explore what life could be without the current struggles that you are facing.

Available virtually

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Abigail Stewart

LCSW
3+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Abigail Stewart, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Abigail has a Master of Social Work from University of Denver.

California
Specialties
Anxiety
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Approachable
Empowering

I believe therapy is a collaborative process where we work through things together. I’m passionate about helping people understand how their mind, body, and experiences connect, and how these shape our relationships with ourselves and others. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and comfortable being yourself.

Available virtually

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Denise Smith

Recognized for high quality patient care

LCSW
20+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Denise Smith, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Denise has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Sacramento.

California
Specialties
Behavioral Issues
Child Abuse or Neglect
Domestic Violence
Sexual Abuse
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Approachable
Collaborative

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with various mental health and substance abuse issues, in various clinical settings. I have a very informal, down-to-earth, and at times unconventional approach to therapy.

Available virtually

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Alba Puentes Agustin

LMFT
12+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Alba Puentes Agustin, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Alba has a Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.

California
Specialties
Anxiety
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Warm
Affirming

I work with people who seem ‘fine’ on the outside but are ready for a place to be real, supported, and understood. You don’t have to keep carrying it all alone. Together, we’ll make space for both the messiness and the beauty of life, with the goal of healing and living more authentically.

Available virtually

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Denise Felice Alvarez

LCSW

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.

California
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Relapse Prevention
Stress
Substance Use
Style
Exploratory
Candid
Empowering

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.

Available virtually

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Andrew Sutherland

LMFT

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.

California
Specialties
Anxiety
First Responders
Grief
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Responsive
Approachable
Empowering

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?

Available virtually

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Amani Stafford King

LMFT
4+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Amani Stafford King, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Amani has a Master of Science (MS) in Counseling from California State University Fullerton.

California
Specialties
Anxiety
Gender Identity
LGBTQIA+
Racial Identity
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Approachable
Collaborative

As a Black, queer, trans, and nonbinary therapist, I understand the unique challenges that can come with navigating intersecting identities in a world that doesn't always make space for your full humanity. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel seen, affirmed, and supported exactly as you are.

Available virtually

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Roselle Smith

LMFT
5+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Roselle Smith, 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.

California
Specialties
Depression
Grief
Life Transitions
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Practical
Approachable
Supportive

I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered care in a safe and supportive environment. My approach focuses on helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and develop practical strategies to improve their mental health.

Available virtually

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Suelen Yancor

LCSW
13+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Suelen Yancor, 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.

California
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Outcome-oriented
Attuned
Collaborative

The greatest gift I can offer clients is my support in helping them tap into their natural intuition. By fostering this connection, I assist them in navigating their healing journey and building resilience. I strive to empower clients to trust their inner wisdom, which can lead to profound and lasting personal growth.

Available virtually

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Jauron James

LCSW
2+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Jauron James, 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.

Twentynine Palms, CA
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Issues
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Spiritual
Affirming

I’m passionate about helping people restore healing, hope, and mental well-being. I’m energetic, down-to-earth, and committed to guiding, supporting, and encouraging you through whatever life has thrown your way. Together, we’ll create a safe space to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.

Available virtually

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Susanne Eisenhart

LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Susanne Eisenhart, 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.

California
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Issues
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Outcome-oriented
Approachable
Curious

I incorporate EMDR along with a compassionate, individualized approach to help clients process trauma, feel more grounded, and move forward with greater confidence and connection.

Available virtually

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Manuel Perez

Recognized for high quality patient care

LCSW
10+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Manuel Perez, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Manuel has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, San Bernardino.

Highland, CA
Specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Gentle
Affirming

As a therapist, you are my priority. Through talk therapy, we explore your thoughts, feelings, and how they manifest in your behavior and interactions with others. Understanding your unique goals, values, and challenges allows me to become your ally in helping you reach your optimum mental health.

He is very thoughtful and understanding. He listens to what I want to accomplish and makes sure my concerns and treatment goals are addressed. He takes into consideration my input regarding goals and treatment. He also works with my difficult schedule, which is highly appreciated.

Available virtually

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Zephon Lister

LMFT
17+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Zephon Lister, 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.

California
Specialties
Chronic Illness
Relationship Issues
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Responsive
Approachable
Collaborative

Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or life transitions leave you feeling stuck or disconnected. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore what you’re experiencing, recognize patterns, and create meaningful change that helps you feel more empowered to shape the life and relationships you want.

Available virtually

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