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Janice Higuera
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Janice Higuera, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Janice has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from San Jose State University.
Choosing to start therapy is a meaningful step, and it takes courage, time, and energy to get here so congrats for getting to this point. I provide a supportive, collaborative space to help you process challenges, identify goals, and create meaningful change. While the work can be difficult at times, it can also be incredibly rewarding.
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Ella Weiss
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Ella Weiss, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Ella has a Master of Arts (MA) in MFT from California Graduate Institute.
I have a wealth of experience and resources to offer you. I love helping others turn their life around, create new hope, and develop new patterns. I will compassionately guide you through the transitions you may be in. I am open to communication, learning about you, and offering you my best.
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Guadalupe Mejia-Sarabia
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Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Guadalupe Mejia-Sarabia, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Guadalupe has a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from University of Southern California.
I'm passionate about helping you process trauma and cultivate healthier thought patterns through cognitive-behavioral techniques. I start where you are, acknowledging your past experiences to help you heal and live productively. I believe in your resilience and self-determination as the most important tools in recovery.
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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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Lorena Silva
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Lorena Silva, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Lorena has a Master of Social Work from University of Southern California.
I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel heard and understood. Together, we'll explore challenges, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you move toward greater balance, well-being, and personal growth.
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Martin LaPlaca
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Martin LaPlaca, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Martin has a Master of Social Work from San Jose State University.
I’ve had the honor of helping folks manage depression and anxiety, navigate change, explore their identity, cope with daily stress, discover healthy boundaries, process grief and trauma, build self-esteem, manage anger, improve relationships, and find more joy, balance, and meaning in their lives.
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Beatriz Salgado
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Beatriz Salgado, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Beatriz has a Master of Social Work from University of Washington.
Welcome. Trauma is more than just a memory; it is all the stuff that gets in the way of your life today. Are you struggling with feeling disconnected, anxious, or stuck, unable to move forward with your goals? These feelings and others you might have are the residual effects of experiencing trauma.
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Lesley Davis
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Lesley Davis, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Lesley has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide (2021).
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, heard, and understood. Together, we work to navigate life’s challenges while building tools for healing, growth, and resilience. I have worked with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, grief and loss and much more.
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Karin Perez
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Karin Perez, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Karin has a Master of Science (MS) Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Los Angeles.
I am a bilingual Latina providing therapy for adults in individual and couples counseling. I use client-centered, strengths-based care with CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy to support anxiety, depression, life transitions, and personal growth.
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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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Sandy Pacheco-Ramirez
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Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Sandy Pacheco-Ramirez, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Sandy has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.
I provide a non-judgmental environment to support you in your healing journey. I work with adolescents, adults, families, veterans, and military families.
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Deirdre Devlin
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Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Deirdre Devlin, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Deirdre has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Bakersfield.
When you're ready to begin making changes in your life and need a listening and supportive space, I invite you to contact me and begin the process of healing and growing. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and this is your place to address your personal concerns and begin making the changes you would like to experience.
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Heidi Patcheak
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Heidi Patcheak, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Heidi has a Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University.
Many of the people I work with feel like they've outgrown old ways of coping but aren't sure what comes next—they've been the strong one, the caretaker, the achiever, yet still feel restless or stuck. In our work, I help you untangle those patterns, listen to what your emotions are really asking for, and build a steadier way forward.
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Shane George
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Shane George, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Shane has a Master of Science (MS) from California State University, Chico.
I'm a very transparent therapist that will be honest and affirming with my clients. I balance seeing your strengths but also helping to build awareness into cycles that are associated with your struggles. I have received most of my training from a system's perspective and primarily work on restoring positive perspectives and relationships.
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Stephen Lovato
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Stephen Lovato, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Stephen has a Master in Counseling (MC) Counseling Psychology from University of La Verne.
I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist, serving the community for over 45 years. I encourage you to ask me any question you feel you need to ask in order to get a sense of my treatment style and approach.
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Victoria Gamboa Mejia
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Victoria Gamboa Mejia, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Victoria has a Master of Social Work (MSW) in Child and Family Wellbeing from California State University, Long Beach.
I support adults who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, and the challenges of living and loving in ways that don’t always fit the mold, or healing from systems that never quite made room for them. If you’ve been told you're “too much” or “not enough,” if your mind moves fast but you often
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Maria Vanoni
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Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Maria Vanoni, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Maria has a Master's Degree in Social Work: Health and Mental Health from California State University, Bakersfield.
As an optimistic individual, I believe everybody has the capability to achieve their true potential, living a meaningful life. I have helped individuals manage life's challenges, gain self-insight, and acquire personal growth. I see individuals (16 years+) who experience problems with life transitions, anxiety, depression, just to name a few.
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Athena Byrne
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Athena Byrne, 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 work with individuals, couples, and families seeking support through life's challenges. My goal is to help you reduce symptoms and make progress toward what matters most to you.
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Leslie Pritchett
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Leslie Pritchett, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Leslie has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Bakersfield.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. I have worked in the mental health field for over 7 years.
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Bethany Anne Maroney-Peterson
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Bethany Anne Maroney-Peterson, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Bethany Anne has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Psychology from Chapman University.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Unsure of what your next step should be because there is just too much going on in your head all at once? You are not alone!
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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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Tiffany Jones
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Tiffany Jones, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Tiffany has a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from University of Southern California.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience supporting children, teens, transitional age youth, and families. I specialize in Parent-Child Interactive Therapy and value creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and encouraged while building skills to reach their goals.
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Makenna Jones
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Makenna Jones, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Makenna has a Master of Science (MS) psychology from Azusa Pacific University.
I believe healing begins when people feel truly seen, heard, and accepted for who they are. My passion is helping individuals better understand themselves, break unhealthy patterns, and create meaningful change that can positively impact their relationships, families, and future generations.
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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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Joshua Reish
Recognized for high quality patient care
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Joshua Reish, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
Joshua has a Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University.
I work with individual adults using an approach tailored to each person's needs, whether emotional, cognitive, behavioral, or insight-focused. My goal is to build a strong relationship with you while honoring your unique background, strengths, and areas for growth.
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