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Abbe Goodman, CA LMFT 18873

LMFT

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I am licensed in California with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues... Read more

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Mark Saverino, CA LCSW 11155

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I am licensed in California with 35 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, coping... Read more

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Erik Tootell, CA Psychologist 21367

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I am licensed in California with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, coping... Read more

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Christine Piddington, CA LCSW 69521

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Hello! I'm a California-licensed therapist with 11 years of professional experience dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges. My passion... Read more

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Christine Piddington, CA LCSW 69521

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Mark Saverino, CA LCSW 11155

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Jared Maloney, NH LMFT 406, CA LMFT 118098

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Allene Heath, CA LPCC 20937

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I am licensed in California with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with managing stress and anxiety, coping with... Read more

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Jared Maloney, NH LMFT 406, CA LMFT 118098

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Hello and welcome. My name's Jared, I'm a therapist licensed in the States of California and New Hampshire. I'm passionate about helping you manage your... Read more

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Kriss Light, CA LMFT 78311

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I am a Jungian Certificated Psychotherapist. You will hear the language of Self, Shadow, Anima, Animus and Individuation. Depth Psychology is interested in all... Read more

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Fanshen Thompson, CA LCSW 25004

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I am licensed in California with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping individuals and couples with stress, anxiety... Read more

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Hilda Leon, CA LMFT 146038

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As a licensed therapist in California with two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice... Read more

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Kimberly Pollard Johnson, CA LPCC 6750, CA LMFT 110589

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I am licensed in California with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions... Read more

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William Goldberg, CA LPCC 451, WA LMHC LH60841434

LPCC

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I am a Licensed Therapist in California and Washington with over 25 years of professional experience in the mental health field. I specialize in supporting... Read more

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Andrea Williamson, CA LMFT 36335

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As a licensed therapist in California with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and... Read more

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Martina Cisneros, CA LCSW 70335, TX LCSW 69635

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As a licensed therapist in California and Texas, I bring over two decades of experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My... Read more

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HEATHER DALE, LCSW

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Fullerton, CA

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Allison Ussery, AMFT

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I'm Allison, your practical and philosophical GPS, to reroute as needed. Here to walk with you through the tough moments and joyful ones. I’m called to... Read more

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Jodie Van Aalsburg

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Cerritos, CA

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I have over 8 years of experience working in therapy services treating anxiety, depression, life changes, and grief. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker... Read more

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LINDA OWEN, MFT

Marriage and Family Therapist

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I am an experience Marriage, Family Therapist working with Individuals and Couples to help them improve their coping skills and communication. I have sessions... Read more

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Stephanie Darrow, AMFT

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Los Angeles, CA

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About Me I’m a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #147814) with a Masters Degree from Phillips Graduate Institute and an... Read more

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Cathy Swift Nagel, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Oakland, CA

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I am an experienced licensed therapist dedicated to helping adults, many of whom are older and/or disabled, work through issues related to life transitions... Read more

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Michelle Amber, AMFT #134430

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Chronic Illness & Trauma Somatic Therapist | EMDR/Brainspotting Trained | Polyvagal- and IFS-Informed | Newport Beach, CA | AMFT #134430 You’ve tried just... Read more

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Christine Zacha

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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With over two decades of experience working with individuals across the lifespan, from children and adolescents to adults and families, I offer a deeply... Read more

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Devra (Debbie) Summers, LMFT, CCATP

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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I am a Psychotherapist who is dedicated to helping children, parents, and adults learn skills, heal emotional pain, and make choices that bring them closer to... Read more

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Heather Kilgore, MA, LMFT, IMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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Sasha Sandles-Palmer, LPCC

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

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Online & In-Person

San Diego, CA

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Kady Fleckenstein, LMFT (#152625)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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Solvang, CA

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California-based associate marriage family therapist now accepting individual, couple and family clients for virtual and in-person sessions. Have you tried... Read more

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Laura Bloomberg, LMFT

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I am an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in supporting teens, young adults and wise adults who struggle with anxiety... Read more

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Inrijaimelina Constancio, MS

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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Helping you navigate life’s challenges with self-acceptance, clarity, and authenticity. I’m a compassionate, empathetic therapist known for creating a... Read more

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