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List Of Available Online Therapists In CA (Aug 2022)
Name | Gender | Credentials | Experience | Language |
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Mariana Gumm | Female | 3 years | English, Spanish | |
Dr. Megan Pollock | Female | PhD | 16 years | English |
Sherston Calhoun | Female | Lcsw, Lmsw, Msw | 3 years | English |
Dr. Jesus Leyva | Male | PsyD | 3 years | English, Spanish |
Dr. Karen Ferguson | Female | Psy.D., LMFT, LPCC | 3 years | English |
William Zappas | Male | LCSW | 6 years | English |
Marielle Beniquez | Female | MS, NCC, LPCC | 3 years | English |
Tony Thompson | Male | LCSW | 7 years | English |
Brittany Rushin | Female | LMFT97124 | 9 years | English |
Alvin Gilmore | Male | MS.Ed., MFT | 20 years | English |
Mariana Gumm - 3 Years Experience
I believe that the best prediction of a better outcome is to establish strong rapport and team work between the client and the therapist. Once that foundation is laid, the clinician will use one of several therapeutic modalities, depending on the issue at hand. These modalities may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Psychotherapy. An Integrated {holistic} approach can be utilized as well.
As a therapist my experience is being a good listener, caring, sensitive, and energetic...
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, ADHD.
Dr. Megan Pollock (PhD) - 16 Years Experience
Hi, I am Dr. Megan. I am a licensed psychologist. I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University (APA-accredited) in Fresno, California. I completed most of my doctoral clinical training at the US Department of Veterans Affairs, including a 2-year practicum training at VA outpatient clinics, my APPIC doctoral internship (residential and outpatient care), and an APA-accredited postdoctoral specialty fellowship at the San Diego VA/UCSD program. I have extensive training in evidence-based practices. I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, Social Skills Training (SST) for Schizophrenia, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), as well as formal training in Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-p), and Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training (CBSST) for Schizophrenia...
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Depression, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD.
Sherston Calhoun (Lcsw, Lmsw, Msw) - 3 Years Experience
I have experience as a clinical social worker, working in both the private and public sector, since 1992. I have experience using therapeutic techniques working with adults and minors, in various work settings.
I have worked with, veterans, minors, as well as the elderly, adoptive and homeless populations. I have provided values focused, generalist, eclectic, client centered, self-enriching, strength-based therapy and guidance to clients with relationship issues, parenting issues, trauma history, and anxiety. In therapy, I will enable you to learn about issues you may have been challenged with, develop skills to manage the challenges you may have, and techniques to help you stay focused and promote healthy living...
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Depression, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching.
Dr. Jesus Leyva (PsyD) - 3 Years Experience
I have been described as an insightful and empathic clinician. I earned my doctorate in psychology at the School of Behavioral and Applied Science, Azusa Pacific University. I completed an APA-accredited clinical internship at WestCoast Children’s Clinic where I specialized in treating ethnically diverse children and adolescents, many with severe anxiety, depression, and exposure to traumatic events. Prior to internship, I trained in community mental health outpatient settings, conducting psychological testing and providing in-home, community based services...
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD.
Dr. Karen Ferguson (Psy.D., LMFT, LPCC) - 3 Years Experience
Hi. I am Dr. Karen Ferguson. Congratulations on taking the first step towards change in looking for a therapist who will match you and your needs. That can be a difficult choice and it is a move that signifies how strong you are!
I have been a Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor for many years. I have my doctorate in marriage and family therapy and have had the opportunity to work with individuals of all ages and/or their families who are coping with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting, self-esteem, relationships, bi-polar, and abuse...
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD.
William Zappas (LCSW) - 6 Years Experience
I am a clinical social worker, licensed in the state of California with over 11 years of experience providing therapeutic services and working in the bay area. I have helped individuals suffering from symptoms ranging from depression and anxiety to severe psychosis and mania. I currently work with incarcerated individuals, providing vital support and connection in a system that strips them of their humanity.
I have been trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing. I have found these modalities useful in helping clients push past ambivalence to establish more healthy patterns of thought and behavior...
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes.
Marielle Beniquez (MS, NCC, LPCC) - 3 Years Experience
Hello and Welcome!
My name is Marielle Beniquez, I am an NBCC-National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of California. I acknowledge that the process of therapy can be very intimidating. It is a challenge to open ourselves up to feel vulnerable. That is why my approach prioritizes helping you feel safe in a non-judgmental, authentic space. I welcome all those who seek healing, understanding, and peace without any regard to race, color, national origin, sex, creed, handicap, or sexual preference...
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD.
Tony Thompson (LCSW) - 7 Years Experience
I have worked for the last 10 years in child welfare services. Currently, I am a licensed clinical social worker and a supervisor for children services. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, substance abuse, parenting issues, trauma, adoption and Foster Care issues, general life concerns and adjustments, domestic violence and many others. I have worked closely with families, teenagers, emancipated youth and children of all walks of life and backgrounds.
My counseling style is pretty laid back. I've been described as supportive, caring and compassionate, with a pretty good sense of humor...
Specialties: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Depression, Coping with life changes, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue.
Brittany Rushin (LMFT97124) - 9 Years Experience
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and have been working in the field since 2012. I completed my education at UC Davis (BA) and the University of San Francisco (MA). I have completed coursework at Pacifica Graduate Institute and have an interest in psychodynamic theory. I have worked with both youth and adults in a variety of settings, specializing in crisis work. I have experience assessing for suicidal and homicidal risk, providing crisis support, and reducing youth and adult hospitalizations.
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes.
Alvin Gilmore (MS.Ed., MFT) - 20 Years Experience
Hi, my name is Alvin. I have been a licensed Marriage and Family therapist since 1990. In that time, I have worked with teenagers, adults and couples in a variety of therapeutic settings. Trained as a humanistic existential therapist (HE), the work I'm invited to do with clients centers on how clients attempt to bring meaning to their lives- the choices they make and how and why they attempt to engage others in meaningful and lasting relationships. People who might benefit from humanistic existential therapy are those who seek a deeper understanding about why they continue to repeat behaviors with themselves and others that cause them unhappiness, distress and even depression...
Specialties: Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Compassion fatigue.
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