78 licensed providers matched your needs
Veronica Cruz-Martinez, LMFT
I’ve provided therapy for over a decade, supporting individuals and families from all backgrounds. I offer a safe, affirming space where LGBTQIA+ clients, parents, and those navigating trauma, identity, or relationship challenges feel seen and empowered. With compassion, honesty, and collaboration, we face things directly, building awareness, resilience, and practical tools. We’ll celebrate progress and foster growth while exploring patterns and healing past wounds, while finding new belief in yourself. FYI: I am a 44 year old gay woman with a Mexican upbringing, spiritual, married and I have a son who is 18.
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Trauma and PTSD, Anger management, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Codependency, Parenting, Spirituality, Childhood abuse/neglect, Behavioral issues, Peer relationship, Sports performance, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Life transitions, Alzheimer's, Family conflict, Marital discord, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Marital and premarital, Grief, Coping skills, Infertility, Domestic violence, Suicidal ideation
Behavioral issues
Thomas Nabors, LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10+ years of clinical experience. I have experience treating issues such as work-related stress, anxiety, depression, sexual identity issues, parental conflict, race-related issues, and developing boundaries. I am trained in EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, seeking safety, and sexual addiction. I tend to work heavily with the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community. I only provide EMDR and maximum of 8 talk therapy sessions. I am a SHORT-TERM provider.
Anxiety, Depression, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Career counseling, Stress
Behavioral issues
Jazmin Alvarado, CSWA
Hi, I'm Jazmin Alvarado (she/her), an Associate Clinical Social Worker. I support those navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, and identity exploration. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and culture/identity affirming. I bring a holistic lens to our work, integrating somatic tools, nervous system education, and practical strategies to help you empower your daily life. I understand how complex life can get when you're juggling family roles, mental health, and personal growth. Let’s work together to find your version of calm, clarity, and confidence.
Anxiety, Depression, Family conflict, Women's issues, Spirituality, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Self esteem, Relationships, Self harming, Child or adolescent, Coping skills, Divorce, Grief, Life transitions, Adoption, Autism spectrum disorders, Childhood abuse/neglect, Codependency, Developmental disorders, Eating disorders, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Social media, Weight loss, Trauma and PTSD, School issues, ADHD, Alcohol use, Antisocial personality, Behavioral issues, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality, Career counseling, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Domestic violence, Emotional disturbance, Issues with pornography use, Learning disabilities, Chronic pain, Internet addiction, Marital and premarital, Marital discord, OCD, Teen violence, Stress, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Academic underachievement, Parenting, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Sexual abuse, Suicidal ideation, Gambling, Men's issues, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Peer relationship, Medication management, Problems with video game use, Sleep or insomnia, Dual diagnosis
Behavioral issues
Martin Ponciano, LMFT
Hello and thank you for visiting my intro page! I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy for people having concerns or difficulties in a variety of areas of life. I am an interactive, post-modern therapist. This means that my approach is to provide YOU support and practical feedback to help YOU effectively address personal life challenges and increase meaning to YOUR experiences. I integrate complementary/contemporary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each person. Look forward to sharing your journey!
Alcohol use, Alzheimer's, Anxiety, Behavioral issues, Bipolar disorder, Career counseling, Coping skills, Depression, Dual diagnosis, Emotional disturbance, Family conflict, Grief, Men's issues, Peer relationship, Self esteem, Social media, Marital discord, Relationships, Life transitions, Stress, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Trauma and PTSD, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment
Behavioral issues
Garika Williams, LPCC
Hello, my name is Garika, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in the mental health field since 2014. I am passionate about supporting others in gaining deeper self-understanding, build effective coping skills, and develop a greater sense of empowerment in their lives. My approach is grounded in providing a safe, nonjudgmental space where all thoughts, feelings, and experiences are welcome. I currently only see individuals.
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Academic underachievement, Anger management, Coping skills, Family conflict, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Stress, Life coaching, Life transitions, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Marital and premarital, School issues, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Peer relationship, Self esteem, Social media, Grief, Adoption, Childhood abuse/neglect, Dual diagnosis, Parenting, Women's issues, Sports performance, Problems with video game use, Relationships, Marital discord, Career counseling, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Behavioral issues, Sleep or insomnia, Chronic pain
Behavioral issues
Dr. David Peterson, Psychologist
Welcome! I am happy to be a part of your journey building a strong foundation for your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Together we will address difficulties in your life, improve relationships, and move past obstacles to achieve your goals. My solution-focused narrative therapy approach is collaborative, encouraging, and supportive. I also use recovery-oriented cognitive therapy to address how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors affect one another. I am sincere, compassionate, and without judgment, encouraging open and honest sharing in our therapeutic process. I look forward to working together.
Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Medication management, Grief, Alcohol use, Anger management, Behavioral issues, Career counseling, Coping skills, Dual diagnosis, Peer relationship, Relationships, Self esteem, Stress, Substance use disorder, Suicidal ideation, Trauma and PTSD
Behavioral issues
Kristi Sanford, LMFT
I offer a client-centered, faith based perspective to therapy and I also offer a psychological approach for those that prefer as I have a Master’s in Counseling Ministry and Counseling Psychology. I am passionate about helping people through difficult times and helping them to heal and walk through changes and transitions in life. I would be honored to walk with you because I believe there is hope for change. Finding that hope can be the positive change that is needed in your life. I enjoy working with adults, families, and couples and have worked for the last 12 years in this area of healing.
Anxiety, Depression, Spirituality, Divorce, Adoption, Infertility, Relationships, Women's issues, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Stress, Coping skills, Family conflict, Grief, Men's issues, Self esteem, Trauma and PTSD, Childhood abuse/neglect, Career counseling, Life transitions, Peer relationship, Infidelity, Marital and premarital, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Life coaching, Marital discord, Parenting, School issues, Sleep or insomnia, Social media
Behavioral issues
Kalleope Tompros, LSWA
Kalle Tompros, ACSW, is a graduate from the University of Southern California's Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. She focuses on depression and anxiety with specialties in strengths-based, solutions-focused therapy as well as CBT and DBT. Kalle believes in client-centered approaches to clinical issues, collaborating with each person where they are at and helping them get to where they want to be. Kalle is also trained in trauma, crisis response, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, internal family systems, acceptance and commitment therapy, and narrative therapy.
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Addiction, Alcohol use, Anger management, Antisocial personality, Bipolar disorder, Career counseling, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Dual diagnosis, Eating disorders, Emotional disturbance, Family conflict, Gambling, Infertility, Life coaching, Life transitions, Marital and premarital, OCD, Obesity, Peer relationship, Relationships, Self esteem, Sleep or insomnia
Behavioral issues
Lita Carvalho, LMFT
Hello and welcome! I am Dr. Lita Ann Carvalho, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT #113252). I have been working in the mental health field for 20 years. Additionally, I am a Ph.D. researcher specializing in consciousness, psychology and biophysics. I utilize evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), and more. I look forward to working together!
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Relationships, Dual diagnosis
Behavioral issues
Priscilla Conkrite, LMFT
Hello, my clients know me as "PJ" Conkrite, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I'm very happy that you have taken the first step toward achieving your mental health goals. My clients typically tell me how much better they feel after one session. You will find me supportive, compassionate, and non-judgmental. My approach is client-centered, to help you identify your strengths and develop new skills to improve the quality of your daily life. Moving forward at your pace, I am optimistic you will successfully accomplish your mental health goals and experience improved outcomes in your life.
Anxiety, Depression, Emotional disturbance, Behavioral issues, Anger management, Coping skills, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Divorce, Grief, Marital discord, Self esteem, Relationships, Stress
Behavioral issues
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