Therapists in Merced County, CA
T. Stephen Pierce
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95340 (Online Only)
Whether you’re dealing with a relationship, traumatic experience, major life transition or choice, I would be honored to help with your concern.
I’m Steve Pierce, a licensed marriage and family therapist since 2012. I’m also a veteran, and a former first responder; familiar with blended families, cultural diversity, trauma, grief, and loss. After I spent several years as a therapist for a county agency, I’m now in private practice providing services throughout California and Oregon by Zoom, specializing in couples and individual therapy. I want to hear your story and your hopes. I’m confident that I can help you achieve your desired changes to “live your best life."
Whether you’re dealing with a relationship, traumatic experience, major life transition or choice, I would be honored to help with your concern.
I’m Steve Pierce, a licensed marriage and family therapist since 2012. I’m also a veteran, and a former first responder; familiar with blended families, cultural diversity, trauma, grief, and loss. After I spent several years as a therapist for a county agency, I’m now in private practice providing services throughout California and Oregon by Zoom, specializing in couples and individual therapy. I want to hear your story and your hopes. I’m confident that I can help you achieve your desired changes to “live your best life."
Patrick Griffiths
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95341
My name is Patrick Griffiths. I am currently licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I provide telehealth services to anyone living in California. My approach to therapy is that I am your guide on this journey. My focused area of practice is providing services to individuals, couples, and families. I have 18 years of experience as a therapist, working with a variety of clients. The clients I typically see struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-worth, difficulty controlling impulses, lack of purpose and meaning, and job and/or family stress.
My name is Patrick Griffiths. I am currently licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I provide telehealth services to anyone living in California. My approach to therapy is that I am your guide on this journey. My focused area of practice is providing services to individuals, couples, and families. I have 18 years of experience as a therapist, working with a variety of clients. The clients I typically see struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-worth, difficulty controlling impulses, lack of purpose and meaning, and job and/or family stress.
Genie Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atwater, CA 95301
My name is Genie Lee, LMFT and I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and children. My focus currently is on adults individually and in couples therapy. My approach is that each of us has the strength inside to solve whatever problems we face and I am here to help you figure it all out. I mostly work with individual adults or couples who have issues that interfere with their relationships, work, and life.
My name is Genie Lee, LMFT and I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and children. My focus currently is on adults individually and in couples therapy. My approach is that each of us has the strength inside to solve whatever problems we face and I am here to help you figure it all out. I mostly work with individual adults or couples who have issues that interfere with their relationships, work, and life.
Cairo Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merced, CA 95340
We are wholeheartedly focused on clients gaining relief from symptoms, learning new ways to communicate, and learning how to cope with trauma, relationship issues and stress.
You are taking the step that is key to overcoming challenges you have been facing. Counseling is a means towards helping you through the process that provides support and offers positive ways that can lead you to making the necessary changes for getting unstuck. It can provide significant relief from worry, stressful relationships, and past hurts and events. We are committed to supporting individuals through relational challenges and enjoy working with teens, young adults and individuals through the process of healing and wholeness.
We are wholeheartedly focused on clients gaining relief from symptoms, learning new ways to communicate, and learning how to cope with trauma, relationship issues and stress.
You are taking the step that is key to overcoming challenges you have been facing. Counseling is a means towards helping you through the process that provides support and offers positive ways that can lead you to making the necessary changes for getting unstuck. It can provide significant relief from worry, stressful relationships, and past hurts and events. We are committed to supporting individuals through relational challenges and enjoy working with teens, young adults and individuals through the process of healing and wholeness.
Ruth Tyson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atwater, CA 95301
As a psychotherapist, I develop an understanding of your individual 'story' through a collaborative relationship and help you to know yourself better so that you can ask the right questions in finding your unique path, begin the process of change, and live a holistic, fulfilled life.
My name is Ruth Tyson. As License Marriage Family Child therapy, I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. As a therapist, I help you identify problem areas and patterns that are causing distress, the source(s) of these issues, and ways to enact positive change to find your unique voice. My specialty is partnering with you in finding your life purpose, helping you in the process of self-discovery and leading you to your fullest potential. Together we will explore your upbringing and process feelings associated with your childhood.
As a psychotherapist, I develop an understanding of your individual 'story' through a collaborative relationship and help you to know yourself better so that you can ask the right questions in finding your unique path, begin the process of change, and live a holistic, fulfilled life.
My name is Ruth Tyson. As License Marriage Family Child therapy, I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. As a therapist, I help you identify problem areas and patterns that are causing distress, the source(s) of these issues, and ways to enact positive change to find your unique voice. My specialty is partnering with you in finding your life purpose, helping you in the process of self-discovery and leading you to your fullest potential. Together we will explore your upbringing and process feelings associated with your childhood.
Grace Ofosua Peprah
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95341
Hi, my name is Grace Peprah. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with individuals and couples struggling with various mental illnesses. The most common theoretical approaches I like to focus on in my practice are Cognitive, Behavioral, and Client-Centered. The environment I like to create for my clients in my sessions is trusting, nonjudgmental, safe, with open communication. I am easy to talk to. I refrain from giving my personal opinions but rather use a lot of reflective listening.
Hi, my name is Grace Peprah. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with individuals and couples struggling with various mental illnesses. The most common theoretical approaches I like to focus on in my practice are Cognitive, Behavioral, and Client-Centered. The environment I like to create for my clients in my sessions is trusting, nonjudgmental, safe, with open communication. I am easy to talk to. I refrain from giving my personal opinions but rather use a lot of reflective listening.
Lori Shnorhokian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95341
I, Lori Shnorhokian 83954, provide a safe environment and compassionate, non-judgmental counseling to help you explore the personal and relationship challenges you are facing and begin working toward lasting solutions. By fostering an interactive and collaborative setting during our sessions, I can help you feel comfortable taking an active role in engaging and addressing the difficult symptoms, thoughts, and emotions you are dealing with.
I, Lori Shnorhokian 83954, provide a safe environment and compassionate, non-judgmental counseling to help you explore the personal and relationship challenges you are facing and begin working toward lasting solutions. By fostering an interactive and collaborative setting during our sessions, I can help you feel comfortable taking an active role in engaging and addressing the difficult symptoms, thoughts, and emotions you are dealing with.
John Rego
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Banos, CA 93635
I have worked with adults, teens, kids, families, and couples.
Hello, I’m John Rego, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’ve been practicing for twenty years in a variety of settings including private practice, managed care, and healthcare. My areas of specialty include Grief/ Bereavement, Faith Based Counseling, Men’s Mental Health, and Leadership/ Business consulting. I look forward to meeting with you and guiding you back on your path to wellness. I primarily use a solution-focused and strengths-based approach, however also incorporate CBT, DBT, and Narrative therapy models as well.
I have worked with adults, teens, kids, families, and couples.
Hello, I’m John Rego, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’ve been practicing for twenty years in a variety of settings including private practice, managed care, and healthcare. My areas of specialty include Grief/ Bereavement, Faith Based Counseling, Men’s Mental Health, and Leadership/ Business consulting. I look forward to meeting with you and guiding you back on your path to wellness. I primarily use a solution-focused and strengths-based approach, however also incorporate CBT, DBT, and Narrative therapy models as well.
Joel Gamache
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95341
My name is Joel Gamache. I am an LMFT in California, working with teens, adults, and couples in a psychodynamic approach. I specialize in traumatic stress, resolving childhood experiences, panic/anxiety attacks, thoughts of death, marital conflict, and relational communication. I use a combination of body-based therapies, self-compassion, attachment theory, object relations theory. I typically ask about what is currently happening in people's lives and use that to explore unresolved experiences in the past.
My name is Joel Gamache. I am an LMFT in California, working with teens, adults, and couples in a psychodynamic approach. I specialize in traumatic stress, resolving childhood experiences, panic/anxiety attacks, thoughts of death, marital conflict, and relational communication. I use a combination of body-based therapies, self-compassion, attachment theory, object relations theory. I typically ask about what is currently happening in people's lives and use that to explore unresolved experiences in the past.
Monika Farhadi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95340
I have worked with individuals/couples using various tools that become a guide in their daily struggles.
I have always found it fascinating that so much learning can arise from a simple conversation. I believe that as human beings we are constantly evolving and therefore, I thrive on learning from the professionals that surround me as well as my clients. It is the most humbling and rewarding experience to serve an individual that has courageously put their faith in me to guide them in their healing journey. I see growth not only in the client but also in myself because I believe human beings are meant to learn, evolve and grow from educating one another.
I have worked with individuals/couples using various tools that become a guide in their daily struggles.
I have always found it fascinating that so much learning can arise from a simple conversation. I believe that as human beings we are constantly evolving and therefore, I thrive on learning from the professionals that surround me as well as my clients. It is the most humbling and rewarding experience to serve an individual that has courageously put their faith in me to guide them in their healing journey. I see growth not only in the client but also in myself because I believe human beings are meant to learn, evolve and grow from educating one another.
Alex Andrade-Lozano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95348
My name is Alex Andrade-Lozano, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) from Fresno, California. Through Telehealth, I offer services throughout the state of California. I work with adults and couples, and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma and trauma-related disorders. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy, I support clients on their journey of acceptance and change. My work focuses on the treatment of adults experiencing the effects of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I support adults working through the challenges of life including grief, parenting, and relationships.
My name is Alex Andrade-Lozano, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) from Fresno, California. Through Telehealth, I offer services throughout the state of California. I work with adults and couples, and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma and trauma-related disorders. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy, I support clients on their journey of acceptance and change. My work focuses on the treatment of adults experiencing the effects of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I support adults working through the challenges of life including grief, parenting, and relationships.
Joel C Murphy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95340
I'm also experienced working with couples in premarital and marital counseling.
With more than 15 years of counseling experience, I have seen the toughest trials and the greatest triumphs. I’ve seen hopelessness change to confidence, fear turn to peace, and sadness into joy. And, while therapy isn’t always easy, the results are worth the effort. I personally utilize CBT treatments for anxiety and/or depressive-based disorders and Motivational Interviewing for addiction related struggles. Lastly, I consider spiritual health, physical health, and emotional health to all be equally important to one’s psychological well-being.
I'm also experienced working with couples in premarital and marital counseling.
With more than 15 years of counseling experience, I have seen the toughest trials and the greatest triumphs. I’ve seen hopelessness change to confidence, fear turn to peace, and sadness into joy. And, while therapy isn’t always easy, the results are worth the effort. I personally utilize CBT treatments for anxiety and/or depressive-based disorders and Motivational Interviewing for addiction related struggles. Lastly, I consider spiritual health, physical health, and emotional health to all be equally important to one’s psychological well-being.
LaQuita Suggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Banos, CA 93635
My name is LaQuita Suggs. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 18 years of experience. I approach therapy from an embracing and nonjudgmental perspective. I am comfortable working with a variety of individuals from teenagers to Adults dealing with a variety of life/biological and environmental issues. My comfort level extends to a variety of conditions such as grief& Loss, work/life balance, depression, anxiety, stress, phase of life change, relational concerns, gender identity/sexuality struggles, family conflict etc.
My name is LaQuita Suggs. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 18 years of experience. I approach therapy from an embracing and nonjudgmental perspective. I am comfortable working with a variety of individuals from teenagers to Adults dealing with a variety of life/biological and environmental issues. My comfort level extends to a variety of conditions such as grief& Loss, work/life balance, depression, anxiety, stress, phase of life change, relational concerns, gender identity/sexuality struggles, family conflict etc.
Mercy Somera
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Banos, CA 93635
My job is to hold space for you; space to calm the storm, room to be honest with your commitment to self, and freedom to recognize the courage it took to get this far. I have worked with clients as little as 3 years old to 50+. Some clients appreciate play, while others appreciate art, and we all learn a little psychoeducational to help our toolbox grow. I’m here to help with unconditional positive regard and solution-focused treatment options as we build our plan together.
My job is to hold space for you; space to calm the storm, room to be honest with your commitment to self, and freedom to recognize the courage it took to get this far. I have worked with clients as little as 3 years old to 50+. Some clients appreciate play, while others appreciate art, and we all learn a little psychoeducational to help our toolbox grow. I’m here to help with unconditional positive regard and solution-focused treatment options as we build our plan together.
Kristen Ellis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95348
My name is Kristen Ellis, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in anxiety, stress, grief, and life changes, using a variety of modalities. I believe everyone can recover and achieve their goals. I have found my style and approach are a good fit for people who are dealing with life transitions and stressful times. These are common human experiences and normalizing them can allow people to have a better outlook on life and the outcomes of therapy.
My name is Kristen Ellis, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in anxiety, stress, grief, and life changes, using a variety of modalities. I believe everyone can recover and achieve their goals. I have found my style and approach are a good fit for people who are dealing with life transitions and stressful times. These are common human experiences and normalizing them can allow people to have a better outlook on life and the outcomes of therapy.
Lynn Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95340
I encourage and collaboratively work with my clients to focus on solutions and their goals while highlighting individual strengths they already possess but have often forgotten or have gone unnoticed.
I encourage and collaboratively work with my clients to focus on solutions and their goals while highlighting individual strengths they already possess but have often forgotten or have gone unnoticed.
Gregory Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95340
I have been practicing in the field for 8 years. In that time I have gained experience working with individuals providing treatment for mood disorders, irrational core beliefs, and behavioral difficulties.
I have been practicing in the field for 8 years. In that time I have gained experience working with individuals providing treatment for mood disorders, irrational core beliefs, and behavioral difficulties.
Rachel Navarro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95341
Hi! and welcome :) I am Rachel Navarro, a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with over 15 years of experience in the social services sector. My areas of focus include: addictions, LGBT, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, attachment Issues, blended Family Issues, body image, caregiver issues and stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, family problems, forgiveness, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, women's issues and workplace challenges.
Hi! and welcome :) I am Rachel Navarro, a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with over 15 years of experience in the social services sector. My areas of focus include: addictions, LGBT, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, attachment Issues, blended Family Issues, body image, caregiver issues and stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, family problems, forgiveness, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, women's issues and workplace challenges.
Diana Plotnikova
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95348
Hello there, my name is Diana Plotnikova, I am a licensed LMFT therapist in California. I support clients in their self-discovery process through the transformative power of psychotherapy to create meaningful changes in life, empower unique gifts and purpose, and enhance mental and emotional well-being. I believe that each of us possesses an internal source of insight and wisdom that can be cultivated through therapy. My approach is warm, relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed.
Hello there, my name is Diana Plotnikova, I am a licensed LMFT therapist in California. I support clients in their self-discovery process through the transformative power of psychotherapy to create meaningful changes in life, empower unique gifts and purpose, and enhance mental and emotional well-being. I believe that each of us possesses an internal source of insight and wisdom that can be cultivated through therapy. My approach is warm, relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed.
Susan Baldasano LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95340
Counseling can be a rewarding experience. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and children. I have been in private practice and with agencies for foster care and adoption. I love helping & watching people grow in their personal lives and in relationships. Marriages, divorce, blended families, intimacy, & parenting, past abuse issues are also areas of treatment. Pain disorders, grief, anxiety, and depression can have devastating affects on ones life. Getting help in all of these areas can greatly improve one's overall functioning. I believe contentment in life and knowing your life has purpose is of utmost importance.
Counseling can be a rewarding experience. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and children. I have been in private practice and with agencies for foster care and adoption. I love helping & watching people grow in their personal lives and in relationships. Marriages, divorce, blended families, intimacy, & parenting, past abuse issues are also areas of treatment. Pain disorders, grief, anxiety, and depression can have devastating affects on ones life. Getting help in all of these areas can greatly improve one's overall functioning. I believe contentment in life and knowing your life has purpose is of utmost importance.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.