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Anna Safarian
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Anna Safarian, 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.
I am dedicated to providing a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and emotional overwhelm. I believe therapy should feel safe, genuine, and practical.
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LaTisha Williams
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like LaTisha Williams, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
LaTisha has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Bakersfield.
Thank you for taking the first step to becoming a better you. I work with individuals navigating through stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, and life. Change is hard, my desire is to create a safe and collaborative space in which individuals can explore and understand their most inner self.
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Louis An
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Louis An, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Louis has a Master of Science Psychology from Pepperdine University.
Life is overwhelming at times. And struggling with anxiety, depression, relational issues, and life transitions doesn't make it any easier. Every so often, it may be a good idea to slow everything down to reflect on what direction we're headed. I work with clients to help them experience more presence and peace during these times.
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Alanna Newman
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Alanna Newman, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Alanna has a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from Hunter College, School of Social Work.
I am an LCSW, and I work with adults and children navigating anxiety, life transitions, and parenting stress. My approach is warm, direct, and practical, helping clients better understand themselves while building tools they can actually use day-to-day.
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Shannon Bode
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Shannon Bode, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Shannon has a Master of Science (MS) Counseling (MFCC) from San Francisco State University.
We exist because resilience has been woven into the human story. I believe we can find a way through. I help my clients transform emotional pain into greater self-understanding, struggles into wisdom. Together, we will create a compassionate space to explore what is holding you back from connecting with the person you are becoming.
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Laura Ryan
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Laura Ryan, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Laura has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Sacramento.
I provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, workplace stress, grief, traumatic loss, and emotional trauma. My practice focuses on helping people navigate common life challenges as well as more complex traumatic experiences.
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Marie Pamela Stead
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Marie Pamela Stead, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Marie Pamela has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology MFT from Azusa Pacific University.
I have helped lots of young adults struggling with feelings associated with anxiety. I offer talk therapy through the therapeutic process to identify the root of their dis-ease by processing those experiences and challenges that you face, so you can live a life filled with peace, calm, wholeness, and hope.
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Grace Chung
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Grace Chung, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Grace has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here today. I know starting therapy can feel uncomfortable or unfamiliar, however my role is to support you, aim to create a safe and comfortable environment where clients can openly explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences at their own pace.
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Laura Laird
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Laura Laird, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Laura has a Master of Arts (MA) from University of Phoenix.
My therapeutic and life experiences help me better understand what you are going through and how to help you. I work with children, preteens, teens, and adults navigating a wide range of challenges.
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Kyrra Christian
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Kyrra Christian, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Kyrra has a Master of Science (MS) Masters of Child and family therapy from University of Phoenix.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), the founder and director of Kinetic Hearts Counseling. I specialize in using Optimal psychology and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help individuals and couples heal while building stronger emotional connections.
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Jennifer Neri
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs), like Jennifer Neri, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Jennifer has a Master of Science in Counseling Guidance from California State University, San Bernardino.
I help people navigate relationships, anxiety, and life changes with support, perspective, and practical tools along the way. Many of my clients want to feel more connected to themselves, more confident in their choices, and more at ease in their everyday lives.
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TJ Owens
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like TJ Owens, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
TJ has a Masters of Arts (MA) from Argosy University.
Qualified to provide individual and family therapy. I have gained an in-depth understanding and passion for relational and family systems, trauma-informed care and experiential interventions. I am an empathic and insightful therapist with a talent for empowering clients towards positive growth.
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Marisol Calderon
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Marisol Calderon, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Marisol has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Bakersfield.
Welcome, and thank you for considering my practice. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 16 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges, strengthen resilience, and improve their emotional well-being.
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Michelle Hernandez
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Michelle Hernandez, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Michelle has a Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family from Pepperdine University.
Deciding to seek therapy is the first step in working toward overall wellness. Together, we can create a framework for progress and growth. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs.
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Emmy Rustrian
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Emmy Rustrian, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Emmy has a Master in Counseling (MC) from National University.
I believe that healing begins with feeling seen, supported, and understood. I help clients explore the patterns that may be keeping them stuck while building new ways of coping, connecting, and moving forward. My style is warm, compassionate, collaborative and grounded in authenticity and humor.
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Christina Handal
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Christina Handal, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Christina has a Master of Social Work, Behavioral Health from California State University, Sacramento.
I am a California-licensed clinician with 9 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and children. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and culturally responsive. I believe in empowering clients to build on their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve meaningful goals in a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space.
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Maricela Hernandez
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs), like Maricela Hernandez, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Maricela has a Master in Counseling (MC) from Loyola Marymount University.
Seeking therapy takes courage. As a bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking therapist, I support adults and first-generation individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, familismo, and cultural identity. I provide a safe, affirming space to foster healing, growth, and self-understanding.
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Brandice Valentino
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Brandice Valentino, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Brandice has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.
As a Board-Certified licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, codependency, the impact of adverse childhood experiences in adulthood, and life transitions. My name is Brandice Valentino, and I am dedicated to providing compassionate, creative, and empowering mental health treatment.
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Nisi Baier
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Nisi Baier, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Nisi has a Masters of Arts (MA) from John F Kennedy University.
I am a modern and relevant therapist. My policies and approach recognize the financial and logistical stress of keeping up with daily life and vital self-care like therapy. I provide flexible telehealth scheduling. I'm respectful of your time and attentive to your goals and needs. Sessions are conversational, engaging, funny, and productive.
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April Myers
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like April Myers, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
April has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Northcentral University.
I help high functioning clients who feel emotionally overwhelmed and disconnected in their lives understand how their nervous system and past experiences are driving their reactions. Through a trauma-informed, relational approach, I guide my clients in regulating reactivity, breaking unhealthy patterns, and rebuilding connection to themselves.
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Arianna Sousa
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Arianna Sousa, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Arianna has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Louisiana State University.
I’m so happy that you are here. I am a licensed clinical social worker who strives to support clients in their own journey of understanding who they are and how to navigate their own lives. I make sure that the client is the expert in their life and is the one in charge of managing their own decisions with their mental health.
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Gail St. James
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Gail St. James, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Gail has a Master of Arts (MA) in Arts, Counseling Psychology from University of San Francisco.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, allowing you to take the lead in your own well-being. Although your history and traumatic events are important, I focus on the present and moving forward in life, a positive approach to avoid centering on the past.
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Cynthia Alcaraz
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Cynthia Alcaraz, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Cynthia has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach.
If you are navigating relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting stress, or career difficulties, you do not have to carry it alone.
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Yolanda Adkins-Hopkins
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Yolanda Adkins-Hopkins, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Yolanda has a Master in Counseling (MC) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University.
My approach to therapy is with empathy, compassion, and respect. I offer DBT and Solution-Focused Therapy, just two of the modalities that I work from.
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Kierstan Streber
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Kierstan Streber, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Kierstan has a Master of Social Work (MSW) in social work from family studies - Saint Louis University.
If you've optimized everything except your actual happiness, you're not alone. I help thoughtful, capable people step into a life that feels meaningful, connected, and genuinely alive.
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