Therapists in Vallejo, CA
Debra Milinsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94589
Specializing in individual, couple, family communication; intimacy, infidelity, sexuality; LGBTQIA, school, workplace relationship concerns; child/teen challenges; Mother-Daughter conflicts.
Every journey.. your first thought to call a therapist when you need to talk to someone, begins with a single step. When anxiety, depression, stress, personal, family, work relationship problems lead you to reach out, I will listen and help you find the best way through. Experienced licensed psychotherapist, 40+ years in general psychotherapy practice, I provide a safe place to talk, explore, resolve, heal what is challenging or troubling. I bring compassion, perceptiveness combined with patience, curiosity and many years of knowledge and skill to our collaboration to help you find effective solutions and make better life choices.
Specializing in individual, couple, family communication; intimacy, infidelity, sexuality; LGBTQIA, school, workplace relationship concerns; child/teen challenges; Mother-Daughter conflicts.
Every journey.. your first thought to call a therapist when you need to talk to someone, begins with a single step. When anxiety, depression, stress, personal, family, work relationship problems lead you to reach out, I will listen and help you find the best way through. Experienced licensed psychotherapist, 40+ years in general psychotherapy practice, I provide a safe place to talk, explore, resolve, heal what is challenging or troubling. I bring compassion, perceptiveness combined with patience, curiosity and many years of knowledge and skill to our collaboration to help you find effective solutions and make better life choices.
Julie Jedzinak
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94591
I am interested in working with a diverse client base, however have a particular focus in working with young adults. I enjoy working with individuals who are in the process of self discovery as is common for young people who are learning about themselves and making important life decisions. Also, I have a passion for working with the LGBT (and questioning) community. Helping folks who are in the process of coming out and understanding their gender and sexual identities is an area I’ve specialized in.
I am interested in working with a diverse client base, however have a particular focus in working with young adults. I enjoy working with individuals who are in the process of self discovery as is common for young people who are learning about themselves and making important life decisions. Also, I have a passion for working with the LGBT (and questioning) community. Helping folks who are in the process of coming out and understanding their gender and sexual identities is an area I’ve specialized in.
Dr. Lawrence. M. Tunis, Ed.D, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590
I'm a member of the CA Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).
I'M A LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST in private practice in Fairfield and San Anselmo, CA where I work with adults, couples and children for self-esteem problems, anger, depression, grief, anxiety, impulsivity and PTSD symptoms. I also have a specialty in gender identity issues and the dysphoric feelings, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and other issues that often accompany these conditions. My style blends real life experience, knowledge, humor and compassion. My approach includes relational, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral styles, offering a flexible, responsive, non-authoritarian and empathetic quality.
I'm a member of the CA Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).
I'M A LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST in private practice in Fairfield and San Anselmo, CA where I work with adults, couples and children for self-esteem problems, anger, depression, grief, anxiety, impulsivity and PTSD symptoms. I also have a specialty in gender identity issues and the dysphoric feelings, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and other issues that often accompany these conditions. My style blends real life experience, knowledge, humor and compassion. My approach includes relational, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral styles, offering a flexible, responsive, non-authoritarian and empathetic quality.
Karen Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590
Counseling is a relationship built on trust. I am honored by the opportunity to support my clients in their journey of healing, building healthy relationships, and attaining their personal and professional goals. I have practiced as both a Marriage and Family Therapist in the United States and as a Clinical and Counseling Psychologist in Australia. I enjoy working with teens and adults in individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
Counseling is a relationship built on trust. I am honored by the opportunity to support my clients in their journey of healing, building healthy relationships, and attaining their personal and professional goals. I have practiced as both a Marriage and Family Therapist in the United States and as a Clinical and Counseling Psychologist in Australia. I enjoy working with teens and adults in individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
Karen J Benjamin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR-Tr
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590
EMDR trained, culturally sensitive, clinically adept, provided in a warm, nurturing and safe environment for individuals to help facilitate their growth and development. My specialties are working with VOC, Addictions, Grief/Loss, Parent-Teen issues (Adolescents), Mood Disorders and Early on-set Psychosis Assessments. My philosophy is ..." While keeping your best interest in mind, I believe all individuals have the capacity to reach their "individual" full potential, live their lives to the fullest and maintain a healthy balance".
EMDR trained, culturally sensitive, clinically adept, provided in a warm, nurturing and safe environment for individuals to help facilitate their growth and development. My specialties are working with VOC, Addictions, Grief/Loss, Parent-Teen issues (Adolescents), Mood Disorders and Early on-set Psychosis Assessments. My philosophy is ..." While keeping your best interest in mind, I believe all individuals have the capacity to reach their "individual" full potential, live their lives to the fullest and maintain a healthy balance".
Angelica Maulucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vallejo, CA 94589
Angelica Maulucci is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, and a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Massachusetts, specializing in working with youth, adolescents, and their families. With the belief that generational healing begins at home, Angelica focuses on both aspects of "nature" and "nurture," to foster holistic support through life's changes. Transitions big and small can have a ripple effect on each family member, which can lead to individual and collective stress, trauma, and overwhelm.
Angelica Maulucci is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, and a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Massachusetts, specializing in working with youth, adolescents, and their families. With the belief that generational healing begins at home, Angelica focuses on both aspects of "nature" and "nurture," to foster holistic support through life's changes. Transitions big and small can have a ripple effect on each family member, which can lead to individual and collective stress, trauma, and overwhelm.
Pattie Dunham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vallejo, CA 94503
Waitlist for new clients
Is your family having difficulty getting back on track after distance learning or remote work due to the pandemic? Has communication been replaced with screen time? Have you been impacted by a divorce, illness, loss of a loved one, or sending a teen off to college? Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, worry, fear, guilt, or grief ? Are you longing for clear communication in your life and looking to make changes to alleviate that "stuck" feeling.
Is your family having difficulty getting back on track after distance learning or remote work due to the pandemic? Has communication been replaced with screen time? Have you been impacted by a divorce, illness, loss of a loved one, or sending a teen off to college? Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, worry, fear, guilt, or grief ? Are you longing for clear communication in your life and looking to make changes to alleviate that "stuck" feeling.
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Sara Vazquez-Cutler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Martinez, CA 94553
Hello, my name is Sara Vazquez-Cutler, and I am a first-generation Latina. My pronouns are she/her/they and I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I received my Master's of Science in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling through CSU Fresno. I have been working in the psychotherapy field for the past 5 years as an MFT trainee, registered associate MFT, and now as a Licensed MFT. I view therapy as a collaborative approach between you and me working toward the same goals.
Hello, my name is Sara Vazquez-Cutler, and I am a first-generation Latina. My pronouns are she/her/they and I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I received my Master's of Science in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling through CSU Fresno. I have been working in the psychotherapy field for the past 5 years as an MFT trainee, registered associate MFT, and now as a Licensed MFT. I view therapy as a collaborative approach between you and me working toward the same goals.
Liz Eichmann @ The Connective
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Benicia, CA 94510
I have experience working with both children and adults and specialize in anxiety disorders, LGBTQI2A, gender diversity, sexual minorities. sexual trauma, and all stages of a person's birth journey (family planning, early pregnancy loss, abortion, labor, and postpartum).
I have experience working with both children and adults and specialize in anxiety disorders, LGBTQI2A, gender diversity, sexual minorities. sexual trauma, and all stages of a person's birth journey (family planning, early pregnancy loss, abortion, labor, and postpartum).
Kendra Feliz Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Benicia, CA 94510 (Online Only)
We all have work to do. We don't have to do it alone. In a safe, non-judgmental environment, I explore with my clients their dreams, artwork, relationships, and daily life experiences, to bring light and insight to blockages and barriers to their full experience and enjoyment of life. Such blockages can be past trauma, incorrect embedded beliefs, injured parts, and/or ingrained thought patterns and habits. Once these things are processed and/or healed, new ways forward can be nurtured.
We all have work to do. We don't have to do it alone. In a safe, non-judgmental environment, I explore with my clients their dreams, artwork, relationships, and daily life experiences, to bring light and insight to blockages and barriers to their full experience and enjoyment of life. Such blockages can be past trauma, incorrect embedded beliefs, injured parts, and/or ingrained thought patterns and habits. Once these things are processed and/or healed, new ways forward can be nurtured.
Erika Liu-Culpin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rodeo, CA 94572 (Online Only)
I conduct therapy through the lens of a Humanistic Approach & am client-centered based. In session you can expect to be challenged, empowered & learn about yourself as well as the relationships in your life. I will help you identify the ways in which you are living on autopilot & will allow you to explore negative patterns you may be stuck living in. I will hold you accountable to track unhealthy behaviors, set clear boundaries, help break generational trauma & find what coping strategies work for you. My goal is to bring authenticity, support & non-judgment while helping you find the strength to navigate through life challenges.
I conduct therapy through the lens of a Humanistic Approach & am client-centered based. In session you can expect to be challenged, empowered & learn about yourself as well as the relationships in your life. I will help you identify the ways in which you are living on autopilot & will allow you to explore negative patterns you may be stuck living in. I will hold you accountable to track unhealthy behaviors, set clear boundaries, help break generational trauma & find what coping strategies work for you. My goal is to bring authenticity, support & non-judgment while helping you find the strength to navigate through life challenges.
Priscilla Aguirre
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hercules, CA 94547 (Online Only)
Wherever you are at on your healing journey, I am thankful that you showed up for yourself today. Trauma, stress, sadness and anxiety may be impacting your ability to create the healing spaces that feel most desirable. While looking deeper into the intersectionality of identity and your physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing, we will venture alongside one another to support you in rediscovering, reconnecting and embracing your true self. As a therapist of color, I understand the importance of welcoming the whole & authentic self into the therapeutic setting.
Wherever you are at on your healing journey, I am thankful that you showed up for yourself today. Trauma, stress, sadness and anxiety may be impacting your ability to create the healing spaces that feel most desirable. While looking deeper into the intersectionality of identity and your physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing, we will venture alongside one another to support you in rediscovering, reconnecting and embracing your true self. As a therapist of color, I understand the importance of welcoming the whole & authentic self into the therapeutic setting.
Jaycee Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
American Canyon, CA 94503
Making the choice to come to therapy is not an easy one. Therapy can be difficult and intimidating but ultimately has the potential to help you create positive and lasting change. I commonly work with clients who struggle with negative thoughts, depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment, self-harm, low self-esteem, identity, life transitions, difficult past/present life experiences, relationships, family conflict, and loss. My focus is on supporting you while we explore your situation, finding what tools work best and support your needs most, and using those tools to gently challenge and push past the barriers that currently exist.
Making the choice to come to therapy is not an easy one. Therapy can be difficult and intimidating but ultimately has the potential to help you create positive and lasting change. I commonly work with clients who struggle with negative thoughts, depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment, self-harm, low self-esteem, identity, life transitions, difficult past/present life experiences, relationships, family conflict, and loss. My focus is on supporting you while we explore your situation, finding what tools work best and support your needs most, and using those tools to gently challenge and push past the barriers that currently exist.
Celeste Hutchings
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
American Canyon, CA 94503
Welcome, I look forward to joining you on your journey towards health, happiness and personal growth. I work with people of all ages including children, teens and adults. I specialize in treating people who are experiencing anxiety and/or depression as well as people who are attempting to heal from difficult relationships. Life can sometimes bring us challenges that are deeply painful, overwhelming and can even seem unbearable when dealing with them alone. As your therapist, I will help you to explore these challenges in a safe and supportive environment while helping you to find your personal path towards healing.
Welcome, I look forward to joining you on your journey towards health, happiness and personal growth. I work with people of all ages including children, teens and adults. I specialize in treating people who are experiencing anxiety and/or depression as well as people who are attempting to heal from difficult relationships. Life can sometimes bring us challenges that are deeply painful, overwhelming and can even seem unbearable when dealing with them alone. As your therapist, I will help you to explore these challenges in a safe and supportive environment while helping you to find your personal path towards healing.
Andrew Potter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pinole, CA 94564 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I believe that you have unique gifts that are worth discovering and sharing with the world and that identifying with and expressing these gifts will allow you to feel whole and to heal. I believe seeking mental health support, while daunting, is one of the most rewarding, courageous, and healing decisions one can make. I am a licensed psychologist in private practice with doctoral training from UC Berkeley. I am relatable, empathic, validating, and committed to our work. I place tremendous emphasis on our alliance and believe we can learn from each other.
I believe that you have unique gifts that are worth discovering and sharing with the world and that identifying with and expressing these gifts will allow you to feel whole and to heal. I believe seeking mental health support, while daunting, is one of the most rewarding, courageous, and healing decisions one can make. I am a licensed psychologist in private practice with doctoral training from UC Berkeley. I am relatable, empathic, validating, and committed to our work. I place tremendous emphasis on our alliance and believe we can learn from each other.
Online Therapists
Britt Gunnison
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94609
Welcome to my queer- and gender-affirming therapy practice. Beginning the process of therapy and reaching out for support can often feel vulnerable and even scary, so I celebrate you taking this first step. I prioritize getting to know you and your specific needs very intentionally, and my objective is to witness and support you in the unique way you deserve. My approach is relational and collaborative in nature, and I strive to develop a relationship with my clients that will help to empower inner strength, expand capacity for self-compassion, and support in healing wounds that are impacting overall health and quality of life.
Welcome to my queer- and gender-affirming therapy practice. Beginning the process of therapy and reaching out for support can often feel vulnerable and even scary, so I celebrate you taking this first step. I prioritize getting to know you and your specific needs very intentionally, and my objective is to witness and support you in the unique way you deserve. My approach is relational and collaborative in nature, and I strive to develop a relationship with my clients that will help to empower inner strength, expand capacity for self-compassion, and support in healing wounds that are impacting overall health and quality of life.
Manuel Cruz Dominguez Jr.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD-c, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Stockton, CA 95219 (Online Only)
As a Queer Latinx cis-gendered-male therapist of color, I am proud to be a representative of my often-marginalized communities.
Are you currently searching for a sense of meaning and purpose in your life? Do you find yourself in an existential/spiritual emergency? Are you exploring your personal identity, expression, or sexuality? I help people of all ages increase self-awareness and decrease symptomology by bringing unconscious material into conscious awareness. Mental health concerns eventually arise because deep in our mind/body/soul we yearn for authenticity/individuation. Together we can explore which aspects of ourselves that no longer serve us to let go, in order to make space for something new to enter.
As a Queer Latinx cis-gendered-male therapist of color, I am proud to be a representative of my often-marginalized communities.
Are you currently searching for a sense of meaning and purpose in your life? Do you find yourself in an existential/spiritual emergency? Are you exploring your personal identity, expression, or sexuality? I help people of all ages increase self-awareness and decrease symptomology by bringing unconscious material into conscious awareness. Mental health concerns eventually arise because deep in our mind/body/soul we yearn for authenticity/individuation. Together we can explore which aspects of ourselves that no longer serve us to let go, in order to make space for something new to enter.
Trisha D. Wallis
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, there! I treat a variety of mental health concerns, and I specialize in gender-affirmative care for transgender, nonbinary, gender diverse, and intersex people. You might be questioning your gender or want to talk with an experienced therapist. Perhaps you have come out & are finding dealing with other people’s reactions challenging. Perhaps stress has taken its toll and you are having symptoms of anxiety or depression. I can help you navigate these challenges to feel better. Working with neurodiversity is wonderful and I welcome all parts of your experience.
Hello, there! I treat a variety of mental health concerns, and I specialize in gender-affirmative care for transgender, nonbinary, gender diverse, and intersex people. You might be questioning your gender or want to talk with an experienced therapist. Perhaps you have come out & are finding dealing with other people’s reactions challenging. Perhaps stress has taken its toll and you are having symptoms of anxiety or depression. I can help you navigate these challenges to feel better. Working with neurodiversity is wonderful and I welcome all parts of your experience.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.