Psychotherapist for Lesbian Allied issues
Hernando Chaves
'CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC #50718), Pepperdine Malibu MFT human sexuality professor, Western Region past president and past board of directors member for the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) with a Doctor of Human Sexuality degree (D.H.S.) from the Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality (IASHS). My philosophy is centered on empathetic, sex-positive support with a special emphasis…
Beverly Hills, CAEMDR Psychotherapy and Mental Health Consulation
"Are you bothered by an upsetting event (s) that you cannot get out of your mind? Do you know something is holding you back, perhaps from your past, but you can't seem to shake it? Have you tried traditional talk therapy, but your past still has a grip on you? Exciting breakthroughs have been advanced in our understanding of how our brains mange memories. The…
Oakland, CAJeff Clark
'It has been over 30 years of helping families, adolescents and children. There have been hundreds of family members enjoying better lives and better relationships. You can, too! Give me a call or set up an appointment and lets start figuring out the right direction and getting past the things that are in the way to help you have the best years of your life!',…
Palo Alto, CAIntegrative Counseling for Mind-Body Wellness
"I view the person as a whole and wellness as a personal journey. It's nearly impossible to heal the mind without also healing the body. As both a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 15 years of experience, and a Nutritionist, I can help you achieve optimum mental and physical vitality and find your pathway to becoming your best self. Together, we will look at…
San Diego, CARick Lepore
"BODY PSYCHOTHERAPY. If you're stuck or unmotivated, feel inhibited a lot, have relationship problems, or simply don't treat yourself well, therapy can be the right choice for you. I offer trust, guidance and knowledge to help you develop emotionally and make inherently satisfying choices about how you live your life. My work derives from somatic/body and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, based on the most up-to-date advances in…
Los Angeles, CADavid E Blasband
'I work with individuals in both brief and longer-term psychotherapy. I practice integrative therapy that is strongly grounded in psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches. I strive to help clients increase awareness of thoughts and feelings, gain a better understanding of how their past contributes to their development, and gain skills in coping with stress and changing behaviors. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process in…
Monterey, CAPhern Hunt
'Psychotherapy with me will be a guided, supportive exploration of how you think, feel, act and relate to others. I am a relational therapist: an approach to therapy which combines self-understanding and self-acceptance in relationship to your significant others, both past and present. We all need to be understood. This is my primary job with you: to understand how you think and feel. Once you…
San Francisco, CADanae Sowell
' Do you feel unhappy in your current life situation? Do feelings of depression, anxiety or low self-esteem keep you feeling "stuck" or "lost?" Is your child or teen struggling with depression, anxiety, emotional expression and self-esteem during this challenging time? Let's figure this out together. I believe that therapy should be a healthy and restorative process where you feel safe and understood. I value…
San Diego, CAWendy Fiering
"Feeling overwhelmed? Worried about your child? Is anxiety, anger, or stress taking over? I'm here to help. I offer therapy for adults, kids, and families that's strengths-based, collaborative, and solution-focused. We'll create positive momentum from our first meeting. Building on the strengths you or your child already have, I’ll offer tools and strategies to use when challenging situations arise. You'll gain a new perspective, a…
Berkeley, CANoosha Niv
"I want to provide you and your family evidence-based treatments to help reduce your symptoms, improve your quality of life, and reach your goals. Are you living a life that is not aligned with your wants and values? Are you struggling with addiction, mood, anxiety, or psychotic symptoms? Are you the family member of someone having these difficulties? Are you getting frustrated that your family…
Los Angeles, CAKate Westengard
'Looking to figure out who you are? Why you do what you do? Have you been feeling sad, anxious, flat and/or overwhelmed? Are you looking for someone to talk to about how to cope with life? You are not alone and I would like to help. I have a passion for connecting with my clients and meeting them where they are. Together, we will work…
Redlands, CAJennifer Uhlman
"Ever felt as though you no longer have control over our own story; as if anxiety and depression are villains preventing you from enjoying the adventures and stories of our own life. I am here to help you find empowerment, growth, healing, and accomplish your goals as we use your passions to help re-author your own story. We can also work together via teletherapy, and…
Santa Ana, CARebecca Woolis
"I have had a part time private practice for many years. I see a wide range of clients grappling with many of life's challenges. I work with individuals, couples, and families, doing short term and long term therapy as well as consultation. I use a variety of approaches including cognitive behavioral, family systems and psychodynamic. I tailor my approach to each individual, their goals and…
Berkeley, CAJessica Byrd-Olmstead
'Psychotherapy can be helpful addressing coping with loss, chronic stress from work in a demanding industry, or wanting to explore the relationship patterns in your life and how they have led you to where you are now. You may be ready to let go of old habits and patterns that hold you back from living a life filled with purpose and joy. I work collaboratively…
Saratoga, CALeslie Margolis
'I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Psychoanalytic candidate. In my work I aim to foster a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which individuals can develop insight and address non-productive patterns of behavior. I am experienced in treating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I have successfully worked with individuals who were subjected to parental narcissism,…
Beverly Hills, CASonya Ullrich
"If you feel like you've done enough talk therapy, bring your body back into the conversation. If you are struggling with relationship issues, stress, trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, or addiction, we can collaborate to bring you relief and understanding. If you are a survivor of child abuse or neglect or social marginalization, you'll be safe and gently held here, too.", 'I use touch skills,…
La Mesa, CAMarcie L Dean
'I think that life is really about the relationships in our lives. Our earliest relationships were with our parent and/or caregivers. Siblings, friends, teachers and co-workers are added as layers upon layers. Seeking intimacy is a rite of passage. How we navigate the transitions in life with those relationships affects our whole being. I believe that therapy is about better understanding who we are first…
San Mateo, CALisa R Rix
'I (she/her/hers) work with transition aged youth (14-24), adults and seniors in my telehealth practice online. I want to see people who need help with making decisions, dealing with the past, and accepting self care into their own lives. ', 'My specialty is childhood trauma, those with anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. I also am gender-transition friendly and an ally for all LGBTQIA matters. Ask…
Eureka, CAJudy Fluor Runels
"Dr. Judy Fluor Runels has been working with people living with HIV and AIDS since 2000. She has a Psy.D. in Psychology/Marriage and Family Therapy. She works with couples, individuals, and groups, assisting them to develop better relationship and communications skills, and has extensive experience in working with people living with a chronic or terminal illness. Her theoretical orientation is humanistic, existential, and experiential, and…
Costa Mesa, CA