Trauma Focused Therapists in Salinas, CA

My name is Michael Carnevale, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Francisco, California who works with clients statewide via Telehealth. I have experience serving a diverse client population of all ages using primarily Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I operate from a person-in-environment lens that acknowledges the many factors and variables in our lives beyond the individual.

My name is Jesse Marez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the State of California since 2003. Over the years of my practice, I have cultivated an ability to respond to my clients personally and individually while establishing therapeutic rapport by using motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy and Jungian and existential psychology. My clinical orientation is cognitive behavioral (CBT) and client-centered therapy with a specialty in Trauma Focused CBT; I am also well-versed in psychodynamic and humanistic psychology.

My name is Jennifer Hardy. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25 years' experience working with individuals, families, and couples. I have had the privilege of supporting a diverse population, including foster youth, sex workers, transgender youth and adults, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. I focus on encouraging people to build upon their strengths in order to help them face and move through challenges.

I am Yadira Ramirez and I have been practicing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the last 9 years, having received my Master of Social Work from California State University Los Angeles. My life and professional experiences have made me an empathetic, compassionate, non-judgmental, and relatable therapist. My journey as a mental health provider includes working with adults who are marginalized, low-income, and/or suffering from chronic to severe mental health issues; older adults and issues related to dementia and Alzheimer's; and victims of crimes. Please note I am fluent in Spanish.

Janice Lorraine Browning, LMFT, My goal is to help you reach your full potential and achieve your goals. I will work as a collaborative partner to foster a sense of wellness in a supportive environment that restores, empowers, and uplifts you as my client. Warm, accepting, inclusive, and practical. I utilize humanistic therapies that emphasize clients' capacity to make rational choices and develop to their maximum potential. Helping my clients connect to their emotions in a way that feels safe, manageable, and healing. I have a strong desire to help my clients move past their pain and suffering.

Life sometimes throws you unexpected challenges that can make you feel overwhelmed, anxious, and hopeless. If you are struggling with life challenges that are impacting your quality of life, I am here to tell you there is hope. Loss is often one of our biggest life challenges that trigger mental health issues. Grief is a natural response to loss, whether that is a loss of a relationship, job, or death of a loved one, it can also bring up thoughts and feelings of past traumas. Processing and learning about loss and grief and what to expect when grieving can help you grow and heal.

Hello, My name is Christina Stewart. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, having received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. I have been licensed with the State of California since 2015. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages. I also have experience working with adults to assist in their creating positive life changes. I find satisfaction in working with senior citizens as they navigate life transitions.

Hablo Español! Spanish speaking Therapist. I have over 20+ years of experience working in various clinical settings and have extensive experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds. Currently my population focus is working with Adults, Youth, and Couples. I am extremely proud to offer all my Therapy services in Spanish, I was born in Mexico and I am a first generation college graduate. Click on my professional website for more info about my services: https:/cesar-anaya.clientsecure.me

My name is Leidy Hernandez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has worked with children and families for the past 9 years. My focus is to ensure that everyone lives a healthy and balanced life, prioritizing their mental health as a means to happiness. This may require processing any underlying trauma that is influencing negative daily behaviors. Everyone deserves happiness so it is important to overcome the underlying stressors that can prevent achieving and reaching a healthy state of mind. Whether it is depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, or inability to accomplish daily tasks. I am here to help.

Are you having a difficult time navigating through uncertainty and life’s challenges? Has it been difficult for you to make changes in your life and find self-fulfillment? I offer a safe place where you may feel comfortable while uncovering deep rooted pain and hurt that has been keeping you from moving forward in life. I am a person-centered therapist. I meet you where you are; meaning, you are in full control of your life. I will assist you to navigate and gain personal insight into yourself. Each individual who comes to therapy is unique and requires individualized interventions, treatment and goals.

My name is Alea Jackson and I am a licensed mental health professional with over 18 years of experience working in private practice, private sector, and public sector behavioral health organizations.As a trained and experienced Therapist I’ve learned that the story, the pain, and the collection of struggles are unique to each us. My client’s story and lived experience matters to me. I help my clients protect their well being, work through trauma, stressors, anxiety, depression, and much more.

Individual psychotherapy emphasizing solutions to specific behaviors and desired outcomes. What do you want to fix, change, improve, and get well of? I have been a psychotherapist since 1968. I take regular Medicare and secondaries or Cash.(not Advantage plans)

“Sitaram” Kenneth Sandin, LCSW, believes that each of us is the expert in our own life, and our innate wisdom is best accessed when we feel safe to share and reflect. He has a wide-ranging experience working in places like hospices, meditation centers, prisons, and homeless shelters, and in 2019 he received his MSW from Cal Poly Humboldt in a program specialized in the decolonization of social work. Prior to this, he spent 3 years of intensive study with a meditation teacher in Hawaii.

My clients are motivated to engage in purposeful work that will allow them to gain insight into problems negatively affecting them, including: sadness, worries, trauma, anger outbursts, grief, life transitions and chronic stress. Our collaborative work will allow space for you to reflect, explore and learn valuable skills to help you navigate life stressors.

Are you feeling stressed out, depressed or anxious? If you answered yes, you aren't alone. Studies have found there has been an increase in anxiety and depression since the pandemic. I have created a safe and empathetic environment where you can learn let go of unhealthy relationship patterns and learn new coping mechanisms. Research has found the longer trauma, depression and anxiety go untreated the worse it will get. You can learn how to create balance in your life and have healthy relationships. You can also learn healthy self-care and self-compassion.

Hi there, I help women in their 20s and 30s with anxiety and trauma. You may be feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.  Anxiety is starting to take over and it is getting hard to control.  Your heart rate may sometimes increase, thoughts start to race, and it may feel like you just can’t catch your breath.  It feels like little to no people in your life really understand. You are ready to invest in your emotional well-being in therapy.

My ideal client has some insight and understands that therapy is work. It's not just about having me (or anyone else) solve their problems -- it's something that has to be done jointly. They also need to be willing to listen and change.

Hi there, I'm Erin Fennell, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing psychotherapy to clients in California. I am passionate about empowering clients to be able to live the life they want. I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have extended knowledge and experience helping clients address issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma. My approach combines acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), strength-based, and solution-focused techniques.

It takes a lot of courage to face the tough stuff thrown at us in our life. I have always been fond of the saying, "When life throws you a curve ball, you can either move out of the way or reach for it!" I have been helping others who have experienced trauma and loss for over 20 years, specializing in the field of child welfare, foster care, adoption and maternal mental health. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and perinatal mood & anxiety disorders. I also am very passionate about supporting our first responders and the unique needs that they face.