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Lorena Borella-Clements, CA LMFT 84543, OR LMFT T1166

LMFT

Verified

Online only

We all inherently harbor the capability to heal from emotionally painful experiences. I utilize an eclectic approach to psychotherapy based on where one is... Read more

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Sue (Susie) Swartz, CA LMFT 124329

LMFT

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Every client has a story to tell and specific needs that bring them to therapy. Whether its a major life transition, depression, anxiety, trauma, or... Read more

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Dr. Karin Celosse, CA Psychologist 29839

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(NO PHONE OR VIDEO at this time - but we can discuss live chat as needed after we start therapy, and come up with a schedule that works for us both) One of... Read more

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Leonard Burns, CA LMFT 25369

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I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California since 1990. My background includes a combination of family systems and psychodynamic... Read more

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Gian Sarabia, CA LMFT 150458

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I am clinically licensed in California with 5 years of professional psychotherapy practice. I have experience in helping clients with anxiety, depression... Read more

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Pedro Rivas, CA LCSW 132213

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I am licensed in California with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues... Read more

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Vanessa Brown, CA LCSW 21227

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I am licensed in California with 30 years of professional work experience. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths... Read more

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Federico Godina, CA LCSW 120906

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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, trauma, abuse, anger... Read more

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Gema Martir, CA LMFT 98858

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I am licensed in California with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues... Read more

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Federico Rolandi, CA LMFT 158164

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I am licensed in California with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions... Read more

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Donna Reed, CA LMFT 103910

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Welcome to Betterhelp! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 12 years of experience in providing high quality care to... Read more

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Lourdes Mayes, CA LCSW 76284

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Hi, I am a bilingual English/ Spanish licensed clinical social worker in California with over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. I have the... Read more

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Zachary Arnold, CA LMFT 154405

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

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Margaretta Reyolds, CA LMFT 37504

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I am a marriage and family therapist. I work with children, families, couples and adults for more than 25 years. I am friendly, warm and down-to- earth. I am... Read more

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Provides online counseling through BetterHelp. This is a sponsored listing.

Sharron Robinson, CA LMFT 48510

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I am licensed in California with 21 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions... Read more

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Victoria Bryant, CA LMFT 32887

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Welcome - I’m Victoria Bryant, and I hail from Southern California. I am a licensed psychotherapist, master teacher and healer who dedicated my life to... Read more

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Donna Reed, CA LMFT 103910

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Welcome to Betterhelp! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 12 years of experience in providing high quality care to... Read more

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Jeffrey Kukral, CA LMFT 154425

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Hi, I'm Jeff. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with five years of professional experience supporting individuals through life’s... 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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Provides online counseling through BetterHelp. This is a sponsored listing.

Dr. Karin Celosse, CA Psychologist 29839

Psychologist

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(NO PHONE OR VIDEO at this time - but we can discuss live chat as needed after we start therapy, and come up with a schedule that works for us both) One of... Read more

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Provides online counseling through BetterHelp. This is a sponsored listing.

Bruce "Bryce" Thompson, CA LMFT 40994

LMFT

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I am licensed in California with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with LGBTQ+ related issues, relationship... Read more

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Provides online counseling through BetterHelp. This is a sponsored listing.

Christine Piddington, CA LCSW 69521

LCSW

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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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Provides online counseling through BetterHelp. This is a sponsored listing.

Denise Gutirrez-Miller, CA LCSW LCSW87095

LCSW

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I am licensed in California and Oklahoma with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety... Read more

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Deana Porter, CA LMFT 46489

LMFT

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I am licensed in California with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, ... Read more

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Cynthia Clark, CA LMFT 145798

LMFT

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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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Provides online counseling through BetterHelp. This is a sponsored listing.

Pedro Rivas, CA LCSW 132213

LCSW

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I am licensed in California with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues... Read more

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Provides online counseling through BetterHelp. This is a sponsored listing.

Erik Tootell, CA Psychologist 21367

Psychologist

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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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Provides online counseling through BetterHelp. This is a sponsored listing.

Denise Gutirrez-Miller, CA LCSW LCSW87095

LCSW

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Online only

I am licensed in California and Oklahoma with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety... Read more

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Provides online counseling through BetterHelp. This is a sponsored listing.

Lorena Borella-Clements, CA LMFT 84543, OR LMFT T1166

LMFT

Verified

Online only

We all inherently harbor the capability to heal from emotionally painful experiences. I utilize an eclectic approach to psychotherapy based on where one is... Read more

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp. This is a sponsored listing.

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Provides online counseling through BetterHelp. This is a sponsored listing.

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