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Karyn Anderson, LMFT
Hi! I am a gueer non Binary therapist With over 32 years of clinical experience, I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for psychotherapy. My practice draws from a broad spectrum of therapeutic modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and trauma-focused therapies. I am committed to building strong therapeutic alliances that emphasize mutual respect, open communication, and collaborative treatment planning. Each plan is tailored to the individual's unique needs and strengths.
Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Behavioral issues, Chronic illness, Codependency, Domestic violence, Chronic pain, Chronic Relapse, Academic underachievement, Adoption, Alzheimer's, Alcohol use, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality, Career counseling, Childhood abuse/neglect, Chronic impulsivity, Coping skills, Divorce, Domestic abuse, Dual diagnosis, Eating disorders, Family conflict, Emotional disturbance, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Gambling, Grief, Infertility, Internet addiction, Issues with pornography use, Hoarding, Life coaching, Life transitions, Marital and premarital, Marital discord, Men's issues, Narcissistic personality, OCD, Peer relationship, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, School issues, Relationships
Behavioral issues
Joe Exnowski, LMFT
My name is Joe Exnowski. I am 62 years old. I was born and raised in in L.A. I have 2 adult sons and three beautiful grand daughters. I started this current path in my mid 40's. I had been a plumber for 25 years and wanted something more meaningful. I was introduced to an amazing masters degree program in spiritual psychology, but to apply I needed a bachelors degree. I went back to school and got my undergrad degree. I went to USM and got my degree in spiritual psychology. I then went to Pacifica Grad Institute and received my degree in counseling psychology. I now do what I love, helping people heal and grow.
Anxiety, Depression, Marital and premarital, Self esteem, Spirituality
Behavioral issues
LaKeina Ferguson, LMFT
I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family therapist based in California. I have 7yrs of experience diagnosing and treating families, individuals and couples. I work with clients who experienced trauma as children and as adults. I also work with domestic violence victims, perpetrators, substance abuse, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar, autism, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. I believe that as human beings, we are each unique and should be valued. I have a positive outlook on life, and it is my pleasure to support others in reaching their full potential by overcoming any emotional or mental barriers.
Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Bipolar disorder, Alcohol use, Anger management, Child or adolescent, Academic underachievement, ADHD, Chronic Relapse, Childhood abuse/neglect, Behavioral issues, Chronic impulsivity, Autism spectrum disorders
Behavioral issues
Gloria Rodriguez, LMFT
I am a passionate therapist aware of some of the difficulties experienced by underserved communities. I know the importance of exteriorizing feelings to better manage or better cope with them. I engage in problem-solving by giving clients the tools they can use at a given time on their "own". I apply CBT, IPT and Humanistic approaches to meet clients where they are. Holistic approaches are also used to obtain more realistic progress. It is important to tell your own narrative from your point of view to gain validation and empowerment.
Anxiety, Depression, Family conflict, Life transitions, Codependency
Behavioral issues
Natasha McMurray, LMFT
Hello, I’m Natasha McMurray, LMFT. With over a decade of clinical experience, I am dedicated to supporting individuals across the country through Telehealth. My areas of expertise include, communication problems, parenting troubles and strategies, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions primarily within the family dynamic. Together, we will work on building effective coping strategies, enhancing self-awareness, and fostering resilience, helping you move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Anxiety, Depression, Family conflict, Childhood abuse/neglect, Relationships, Parenting, Divorce, Addiction, Domestic violence, Gambling, Infidelity, Trauma and PTSD, Grief, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Women's issues, Sexual abuse, Narcissistic personality, Life transitions, Self esteem, Marital and premarital, ADHD, Coping skills, Emotional disturbance, Substance use disorder, Life coaching, Alcohol use, Domestic abuse, Self harming, Anger management, Sleep or insomnia
Behavioral issues
David Ferguson, LCSW
My therapy career began working with HIV positive individuals. Since that time, I have gained valuable experience working with folks in crisis in emergency rooms as well as in a psychiatric hospital. For the past ten years, I have worked exclusively worked with people who have experienced trauma and have developed PTSD. My practice also includes working with couples. I believe the therapeutic relationship is one where the client know more about their own experience than the therapist; and, the therapist's job is to be curious, ask questions so that the client can better understand themselves.
Coping skills, Divorce, Family conflict, Men's issues, Trauma and PTSD, Marital discord, Relationships, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Anxiety, Depression
Behavioral issues
ViAnn Oden, LMFT
For the past 25 years, I have worked with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for anxiety, depression, grief counseling, parenting support and beyond. In a supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client's individual needs, helping them make changes to support a more comfortable life. I specialize in the following areas: Stress Management, Depression and Anxiety, Postpartum Depression, Transitions (relationship, occupation), Women's Issues, Adoption, Gay and Lesbian Issues, Grief and Loss and Aging Issues.
Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Career counseling, Family conflict, Divorce, Infertility, Grief, Coping skills, Marital and premarital, Sexual abuse, Infidelity, Codependency, Relationships, Marital discord, Self esteem, Stress, Spirituality, Trauma and PTSD
Behavioral issues
Emily Moore, LMFT
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been practicing for over 20 years, working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, struggling with life changes, or feeling stuck in some way. I help to clarify what is wrong, see what is blocking the way, identify what is helping, and work with you to move toward the life you want.
Anxiety, Chronic pain, Codependency, Coping skills, Depression, Emotional disturbance, Family conflict, Grief, Self esteem, Sexual abuse, Suicidal ideation, Trauma and PTSD, Women's issues, Childhood abuse/neglect
Behavioral issues
Dr. Fran VanBockel, LPCC
Fran is a Veteran of the US Regular Army, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MH) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with her Ph.D. in Health Psychology. Fran has experience in working with trauma, anxiety, and depression. She is looking forward to meeting you. She uses a mix of Reality Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Areas of specialization: Adolescents, Individuals, Couple's, Grief Depression and Anxiety
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Coping skills, Depression, Stress, Self esteem, Peer relationship, Life transitions, Marital discord, Marital and premarital, Parenting, Relationships, Child or adolescent, Trauma and PTSD, Divorce, Domestic abuse, Domestic violence, Grief
Behavioral issues
Kristie Summerville, LMFT
I am a Black African American, experienced, soulful and ever so gentle LMFT psychotherapist. (pronoun’s she/her). Who guides to enhance your daily life, feelings, and experience with a powerful narrative through empathy, self support, awareness and actualization. Specializing in trauma, self identity, and anxiety as it relates to anger, depression, impulsive behaviors, grief, lack of trust, intimate relationship building and couples acceptance or re-authoring change.
Anxiety, Grief, Relationships, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Career counseling, Family conflict, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Coping skills, Dual diagnosis, Life transitions, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns
Behavioral issues
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