29 licensed providers matched your needs
Alexander Frenkel, LMFT
For over 25 years being on spiritual path and self-discovery journey, I became a Spiritual Guide, Reiki Master, Minister, and been practicing as a Therapist since 2020. Facilitated trainings around the world, including India, Nepal, Tibet, Russia, Ukraine. This experience prepared me to work with people from a diversity of backgrounds and cultures. Worked with trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem. I help my clients resolve their problems, learn coping skills, and set their spiritual and/or religious path. Please note, while I do not specialize in text-based only therapy - I do communicate with clients who are active on my caseload.
Anxiety, Depression, Marital and premarital, Trauma and PTSD, Spirituality
Behavioral issues
Dr. Mirvat Addi, LPCC
I have PhD in the counseling field and I am licensed with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I also welcome Arabic speaking only clients from all over the world. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Anxiety, Depression, Coping skills, Women's issues, Addiction, Divorce, Relationships, Substance use disorder, Self esteem, Family conflict
Behavioral issues
Caroline Kiss-Lee, CSWA
Change can be messy. Growth is never linear. You do not have to go through it alone. I am an Associate Therapist with a Master of Social work from USC, where I completed a sub-concentration in Military Social Work. I have spent over a decade walking alongside individuals, couples, teens, and families - including LGBTQ+ clients, military communities, and those facing transitions or trauma - with empathy, clarity, and a collaborative approach. My style is supportive, grounded, and client-centered. I will meet you where you are and help you create meaningful change. This is a place to think, feel, and move forward.
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Stress, Self esteem, Marital and premarital, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Life coaching, Behavioral issues, Child or adolescent, Career counseling, Coping skills, Family conflict, Grief, Infidelity, Marital discord, Parenting, Peer relationship, Trauma and PTSD, Women's issues, Anger management, School issues, Life transitions, Social media, ADHD, Academic underachievement, Addiction, Alcohol use, Autism spectrum disorders, Childhood abuse/neglect, Codependency, Divorce, Domestic abuse, Domestic violence, Dual diagnosis, Eating disorders, Infertility, Internet addiction, Issues with pornography use, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Spirituality, Sleep or insomnia, OCD, Substance use disorder, Weight loss, Sports performance, Adoption, Antisocial personality, Borderline personality, Men's issues, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Sex therapy
Behavioral issues
Amanda Welby, LCSW
Welcome, I’m Amanda Welby and I’m a licensed clinical social worker. In my clinical experience, I focused on anxiety and depression treatment, trauma resiliency, and self-esteem building. I have years of experience working with immigrants and new arrivals to the U.S. Many were also experiencing shifting relationships, new responsibilities and developing their own identity. My social work approach is rooted in cultural humility and collaboration. You are the expert of your life and we will move at a pace that feels right for you. The interventions we will use depend on you and your unique needs and preferences.
Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Coping skills, Relationships, Women's issues, Family conflict
Behavioral issues
Dr. Connie Martinez, LCSW
I am CA-based, with a Doctorate in Psychology, licensed in Clinical Social Work, and experienced in neuropsychology. I am neurodiversity-affirming and work with cultural humility. I approach therapy as a relational, ethical, and healing practice grounded in client's autonomy, nervous system safety, and self-defined goals. My primary responsibility is to support regulation, meaning-making, and agency. I view the therapy room as a protected space where clients are met with curiosity, invitation, and deep respect for human complexity. Areas of expertise include trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, and depression.
ADHD, Anxiety, Autism spectrum disorders, Coping skills, Depression, Sexual abuse, Trauma and PTSD, Childhood abuse/neglect, Stress, Learning disabilities, Adoption, Dual diagnosis
Behavioral issues
Yonat Aliza Piva, LMFT
"The times are urgent - Let's slow down." African Proverb I specialize in using body-based approaches clients move through Trauma, Loss and Grief. My training is in holistic Somatic Psychotherapy. I offer Brainspotting and Ketamine-assisted and psychedelic integration work. I support middle-aged adults ages 35 to 65 to heal from loss and trauma, improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others. If you are tired of talking about the same issues week after week without real change, let's work together toward deeper processing and accelerated healing.
Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Self esteem, Life transitions, Codependency, Marital and premarital, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Stress, Spirituality, Relationships, Coping skills, Eating disorders, Grief, Marital discord, Peer relationship, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, ADHD
Behavioral issues
Cindy Naughton, LMFT
Cindy Naughton is a licensed marriage and family therapist, Lifeforce Yoga Therapist and holistic mental health practitioner with specialized skills in complex trauma treatments including IFS, EMDR and integrative Lifeyoga Therapies. She has over twenty five years experience counseling and coaching women and their families through difficult life transitions, tragic loss and traumatic grief. Cindy offers her clients sensitivity, support, guidance and insightful ways to navigate change with access to mindfulness strategies, trauma sensitive resourcefulness, heightened consciousness and intentional well being.
Anxiety, Coping skills, Spirituality, Women's issues, Eating disorders, Life transitions, Stress, Life coaching, Depression
Behavioral issues
Laura San Nicolas, LMFT
As a holistic psychotherapist, I am dedicated to addressing the whole person in my work, not just the bad stuff. In a comfortable atmosphere of humor and respect, I work to kindle each client's inner knowing and innate creativity to learn to combine understanding with new ways of thinking, to change old habits and embrace new ones. Together with my clients, I concentrate on achieving health and happiness along with symptom relief, addressing any imbalances in their life that may be contributing to their distress. My goal is to help each client achieve the tools necessary to create the life they yearn for.
Anxiety, Child or adolescent, Codependency, Coping skills, Depression, Divorce, Emotional disturbance, Family conflict, Marital and premarital, Men's issues, Narcissistic personality, Parenting, Peer relationship, Self esteem, Self harming, Spirituality, Suicidal ideation, Trauma and PTSD, Women's issues
Behavioral issues
Cara Helsel, LCSW
Cara Helsel, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW), received her undergraduate degree in Human Relations from High Point University, North Carolina and then pursued her Masters of Social Work Degree from Barry University. Ms. Helsel has spent the last 21 years providing individual counseling. She has helped children, teens, and adults, work through stressful life transitions to achieve a happier emotional state. Ms. Helsel believes that the connection between therapist and client is the most important aspect of the clinical relationship. She enjoys tennis, being outdoors, and spending time with her children.
Anxiety, Coping skills, Divorce, Parenting, Women's issues, Relationships, Depression
Behavioral issues
Summer Witty, LMFT
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we can feel inadequate in dealing with life struggles. Sometimes we feel like we've tried everything, but for some reason we still feel stuck despite our best efforts. Although there are times in our lives when we feel great, there are also times in our lives when we feel hopeless, anxious, depressed, or even lost. Therapy can be highly successful in creating an effective, balanced, and fulfilling life while managing life's difficulties and eliminating emotional pain. If this is you I want to hear from you. I would be honored to hear your story.
Anxiety, Career counseling, Coping skills, Depression, Divorce, Dual diagnosis, Family conflict, Grief, Marital and premarital, Parenting, Self esteem, Trauma and PTSD, Women's issues, Relationships, Stress
Behavioral issues
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