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Dr. Devora Lockton, CA Psychologist 10359

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I am a psychologist, licensed in California with over 40 years of experience. I have worked with people with a wide range of concerns and challenges... Read more

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Corrie O'Toole, CA LCSW 12317

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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, relationship issues... Read more

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Kimberly Pollard Johnson, CA LPCC 6750, CA LMFT 110589

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Christiane Soehnlein, CA LMFT 51417

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Michelle Filippi-Robb, AZ LPC LPC-22906, MO LPC 2006009171

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Hi! I'm Michelle – a 40-something cisgender heterosexual woman with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I co-own a small private practice... Read more

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Patricia Riley, CA LCSW 25356

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Rose Perez, CA LMFT 97744

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Welcome and I am so glad that you have decided to take that important first step in reaching out for support. I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to... Read more

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Rochelle Smith, CA LMFT 94178

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Hello, I am a Licensed family and marriage therapist licensed in California with over 11 years of experience working as a therapist. I have worked with... Read more

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Dr. Mark Charles, CA Psychologist 30407

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Chanin Santini, CA LCSW 131236

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Hi! I'm Chanin (pronounced Shannon) I'm so glad you're here. Maybe you find yourself overwhelmed, on guard, and people pleasing. Maybe you say "I'm fine" when... Read more

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Dr. Andrea Shirley, CA LMFT 42752

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I am licensed in California with 27 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues... Read more

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Natalie Alepin, CA LPCC 14523, MO LPC 2015037413

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I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio and California and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and Arizona with 28 years of... Read more

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Cynthia Clark, CA LMFT 145798

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I am licensed in California with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues... Read more

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Shanden Brutsch, CA LCSW 124101

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As a Clinical Social Worker who is licensed in California, I have offered professional support to female military veterans who endorse symptoms of PTSD... Read more

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Romeo Flora-Gomez, CA LCSW 19291

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I am licensed in California and Hawaii with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq... 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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Rebecca Marrs, CA LMFT 125873

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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have over ten years of experience in the mental health field as a therapist working... Read more

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Dr. Ron Muchnick, CA LMFT 44037

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For the past twenty five years, I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist, a professor and consultant, serving in many professional arenas including... Read more

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Tammie Makely, CA LMFT 113186

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I am licensed in California with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues... Read more

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Sarah Christy Rosas

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Westlake Village, CA

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Nina Francis, APCC

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Los Angeles, CA

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I am a compassionate, relational EMDR therapist dedicated to supporting adults in healing from religious trauma, complex PTSD, and childhood trauma, guiding... Read more

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Irene Alvarez de Schwartz, LMFT

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Newport Beach, CA

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Angela Clark, LPCC, LPC

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Rochelle Karapetian, Psy.D

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Los Angeles, CA

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You may appear high-functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck. Clients I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, & used... Read more

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Malliga Battar, Ph.D; LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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Livermore, CA

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Susan Herbert, LMFT

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Culver City, CA

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I am a people person, meaning, I become more energized when engaging with others. I am certified in Gestalt Experiential Therapy, am an expert in working with... Read more

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Kayla Pineda

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Orange, CA

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I offer online telehealth therapy throughout California and strive to create a calm, approachable, and collaborative space. My goal is to meet clients where... Read more

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Krista Rae, AMFT

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I help accomplished California professionals, men, and neurodivergent adults uncover their most authentic selves, connect deeply with their emotions, breathe... Read more

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April Strongarone, LCSW

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Davis, CA

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I have been supporting my clients with their emotional and mental health in the East Bay and Northern California since 2003. I work with teens and adults to... Read more

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Maren Jorgensen, Maren Jorgensen

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San Diego, CA

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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist that specializes in trauma and psychedelic therapy. I’m so glad you’re here. As a... Read more

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