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Virginia Alvizo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, CA 93584  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Virginia. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California. I have experience working with various ages from 3 to 50-years-old. I have worked in community-based mental health services to intense services with children and adults. I specialize in many areas but enjoy working with individuals, couples, families to help with motivation, relationships, self-awareness, individualization, self-love, stress management, communication, and so much more.
Hello, my name is Virginia. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California. I have experience working with various ages from 3 to 50-years-old. I have worked in community-based mental health services to intense services with children and adults. I specialize in many areas but enjoy working with individuals, couples, families to help with motivation, relationships, self-awareness, individualization, self-love, stress management, communication, and so much more.
(661) 466-2890 View (661) 466-2890
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Lan Vu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, CA 93535
Hello! I'm Lan Vu, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years of experience working with clients and families from various backgrounds. I seek to empower clients while being grounded in the realistic restrictions that time, life circumstances, and competing demands can place on an individual. With your expertise in yourself, I would like to work together to create a shared understanding to determine the path forward that works best for you.
Hello! I'm Lan Vu, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years of experience working with clients and families from various backgrounds. I seek to empower clients while being grounded in the realistic restrictions that time, life circumstances, and competing demands can place on an individual. With your expertise in yourself, I would like to work together to create a shared understanding to determine the path forward that works best for you.
(661) 438-3582 View (661) 438-3582
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Erika Lissette Alvarez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lancaster, CA 93534  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! My name is Erika Alvarez, I am a Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist with experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Focus of treatment include traumatic events, unexpected life changes, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and grief & loss. I approach my clients with compassion, and aim to understand each client's needs to develop a life goal and a healthy therapapeitic alliance.
Hi there! My name is Erika Alvarez, I am a Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist with experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Focus of treatment include traumatic events, unexpected life changes, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and grief & loss. I approach my clients with compassion, and aim to understand each client's needs to develop a life goal and a healthy therapapeitic alliance.
(661) 485-4975 View (661) 485-4975
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Cathy Marutzky
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lancaster, CA 93536  (Online Only)
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor and I have enjoyed working with children, teens, and adults for thirty years. I feel passionate about helping individuals and couples find peace and healing for their lives and relationships. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger or relationship issues I can offer help. As a couple you may feel like you need to learn communication skills or how to reconnect emotionally. Perhaps you are having family problems and need help finding resolution. I have found that counseling provides the tools and resources to help us manage and overcome life's challenges.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor and I have enjoyed working with children, teens, and adults for thirty years. I feel passionate about helping individuals and couples find peace and healing for their lives and relationships. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger or relationship issues I can offer help. As a couple you may feel like you need to learn communication skills or how to reconnect emotionally. Perhaps you are having family problems and need help finding resolution. I have found that counseling provides the tools and resources to help us manage and overcome life's challenges.
(402) 807-0310 View (402) 807-0310
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Juline Hobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, CA 93536  (Online Only)
I believe counseling offers healing, growth and clarification for individuals as they courageously decide to work with me in a safe, trusting warm and confidential environment. My therapeutic approach is mainly cognitive and behavioral (CBT) and Client/Centered Therapy but use other therapeutic approaches as needed. I strive to meet you where you are at, then we decide the style that fits your needs, as we are going to be working together to help you meet your goals. I believe in people’s inner strengths and capacity to succeed and grow even during difficult times.
I believe counseling offers healing, growth and clarification for individuals as they courageously decide to work with me in a safe, trusting warm and confidential environment. My therapeutic approach is mainly cognitive and behavioral (CBT) and Client/Centered Therapy but use other therapeutic approaches as needed. I strive to meet you where you are at, then we decide the style that fits your needs, as we are going to be working together to help you meet your goals. I believe in people’s inner strengths and capacity to succeed and grow even during difficult times.
(661) 475-6427 View (661) 475-6427
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Amber Padilla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lancaster, CA 93534
Sometimes we just need a little hope that things can get better...I want to help you find that hope! I have worked in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, but I find my work with teens to be particularly rewarding. I strive to ensure that clients feel welcome and safe when working with me. I am also LGBTQ+ affirming.
Sometimes we just need a little hope that things can get better...I want to help you find that hope! I have worked in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, but I find my work with teens to be particularly rewarding. I strive to ensure that clients feel welcome and safe when working with me. I am also LGBTQ+ affirming.
(657) 332-2025 View (657) 332-2025
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Azize Coskun
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lancaster, CA 93534
For over 26 years I have been working with some of the most difficult and challenging life dynamics that individuals, families and relationships encounter. I also work with adolescents and the Juvenile Justice System closely. My experience includes locked and unlocked settings, public and private sectors, community treatment facilities, inpatient psychiatric, juvenile hall, probation mental health camp, group home's, private practice as well as in home counseling to probation youth. My background in law enforcement enhances my expertise in Juvenile Justice issues for teen and adult legal issues.
For over 26 years I have been working with some of the most difficult and challenging life dynamics that individuals, families and relationships encounter. I also work with adolescents and the Juvenile Justice System closely. My experience includes locked and unlocked settings, public and private sectors, community treatment facilities, inpatient psychiatric, juvenile hall, probation mental health camp, group home's, private practice as well as in home counseling to probation youth. My background in law enforcement enhances my expertise in Juvenile Justice issues for teen and adult legal issues.
(310) 773-5160 View (310) 773-5160
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Jason Lambert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lancaster, CA 93534
You want to be happy, successful, and achieve your fullest potential, but sometimes things get in the way. I am here to help you overcome those obstacles keeping you from having the life you want.
You want to be happy, successful, and achieve your fullest potential, but sometimes things get in the way. I am here to help you overcome those obstacles keeping you from having the life you want.
(661) 493-8601 View (661) 493-8601
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Santa Clarita Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, CA 93535
Establishing a trusting relationship and working collaboratively with our clients is our primary goal. My name is Samantha Markman and I have hand selected a team of excellent therapists with various specialties. We strive to create a therapeutic space of comfort and support, as we work with you to explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking. We work with a wide range of clients that are dealing with various issues including depression, anxiety, infidelity, postpartum issues, addictive behaviors, LGBT issues, eating disorders, codependency, grief and loss, life transitions, and various types of trauma.
Establishing a trusting relationship and working collaboratively with our clients is our primary goal. My name is Samantha Markman and I have hand selected a team of excellent therapists with various specialties. We strive to create a therapeutic space of comfort and support, as we work with you to explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking. We work with a wide range of clients that are dealing with various issues including depression, anxiety, infidelity, postpartum issues, addictive behaviors, LGBT issues, eating disorders, codependency, grief and loss, life transitions, and various types of trauma.
(661) 441-3124 View (661) 441-3124
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Ashley Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lancaster, CA 93535
Sometimes in life we face situations that cause us to feel stuck, unsure of what to do, or a desire to seek insight and a better understanding of our true selves. Therapy can offer an opportunity to explore areas in which you may want to become more in touch with your authentic self, make changes or talk about difficult things that you're experiencing.
Sometimes in life we face situations that cause us to feel stuck, unsure of what to do, or a desire to seek insight and a better understanding of our true selves. Therapy can offer an opportunity to explore areas in which you may want to become more in touch with your authentic self, make changes or talk about difficult things that you're experiencing.
(661) 402-8633 View (661) 402-8633
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Dr. Alma Pozo-Breen Clinical Therapist
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lancaster, CA 93534
My specializations are focused on depression, anxiety, and trauma. I bring a transparent, honest, and easy-going approach. If you are ready to make strategic changes, grow, thrive, and enhance your life, our work will be a collaborative team to reach your ultimate goals. www.drapb.com
My specializations are focused on depression, anxiety, and trauma. I bring a transparent, honest, and easy-going approach. If you are ready to make strategic changes, grow, thrive, and enhance your life, our work will be a collaborative team to reach your ultimate goals. www.drapb.com
(661) 485-3987 View (661) 485-3987
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Michael Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lancaster, CA 93534
Michael Brown is a licensed psychotherapist working with individuals and couples to restore emotional connections. His goal is to help his clients feel better about themselves and their relationships. He works with individuals and couples from all cultures and sexual orientations and he welcomes each to therapy just as they are. Michael has experience working to repair ruptures in relationships. Michael also has experience working in trauma, depression and anxiety. Michael has also worked with children and families.
Michael Brown is a licensed psychotherapist working with individuals and couples to restore emotional connections. His goal is to help his clients feel better about themselves and their relationships. He works with individuals and couples from all cultures and sexual orientations and he welcomes each to therapy just as they are. Michael has experience working to repair ruptures in relationships. Michael also has experience working in trauma, depression and anxiety. Michael has also worked with children and families.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Katelyn Wells
Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, CA 93534
I am a mom, a veteran's wife, and a lifelong learner. I take a solution-focused and strengths-based approach to therapy. I connect with my clients using humor and a forward approach. I am certified in DBT. I am a Certified Advanced Grief Counselor and a complex trauma professional. I work side by side with my clients to help them achieve their goals.
I am a mom, a veteran's wife, and a lifelong learner. I take a solution-focused and strengths-based approach to therapy. I connect with my clients using humor and a forward approach. I am certified in DBT. I am a Certified Advanced Grief Counselor and a complex trauma professional. I work side by side with my clients to help them achieve their goals.
(831) 603-3081 View (831) 603-3081
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Jamie Flores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, CA 93535
Hello, my name is Jamie Flores and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I look forward to working with you. It will be my pleasure to walk alongside your therapeutic journey of hope and discovery. My areas of practice vary - I work with all populations and with clients that are facing many varying challenges. However, the main focus of my clinical work consists of trauma recovery and trauma-informed care.
Hello, my name is Jamie Flores and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I look forward to working with you. It will be my pleasure to walk alongside your therapeutic journey of hope and discovery. My areas of practice vary - I work with all populations and with clients that are facing many varying challenges. However, the main focus of my clinical work consists of trauma recovery and trauma-informed care.
(209) 780-0853 View (209) 780-0853
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Makeda Abraham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA , LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, CA 93534  (Online Only)
My focus as a therapist is always on providing a safe , non-judgmental and collaborative environment for my client to be seen, heard and understood . I truly believe that self-knowledge and self-awareness are the most powerful gifts we can give ourselves. My practice intersects traditional clinical training as a licensed psychotherapist with mindfulness based interventions and a mind- body-spirit centered approach. I honor the unique path of each client I work with.
My focus as a therapist is always on providing a safe , non-judgmental and collaborative environment for my client to be seen, heard and understood . I truly believe that self-knowledge and self-awareness are the most powerful gifts we can give ourselves. My practice intersects traditional clinical training as a licensed psychotherapist with mindfulness based interventions and a mind- body-spirit centered approach. I honor the unique path of each client I work with.
(424) 414-0984 View (424) 414-0984
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Rosa Carmona Gomez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, CA 93534
Hi there, I'm Rosa! My name is Rosa Gomez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over five years of experience as a clinician. I work with adults, adolescents, and children. I specialize in depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and trauma. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused interventions when working with the clients in order to assist them in improving their symptoms so they can live their best lives.
Hi there, I'm Rosa! My name is Rosa Gomez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over five years of experience as a clinician. I work with adults, adolescents, and children. I specialize in depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and trauma. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused interventions when working with the clients in order to assist them in improving their symptoms so they can live their best lives.
(657) 837-3540 View (657) 837-3540
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Erika Cuevas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, CA 93535
My name is Erika Cuevas, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Los Angeles, California, and I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults, teens, and children. I specialize in family issues, parent-child relationships, and anxiety, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. As a daughter of immigrants, I am very familiar with life’s obstacles and challenges. I understand the social and emotional barriers one must face in an ever-changing world. As a bilingual woman of color, I am experienced in how to navigate the world through life’s personal experiences.
My name is Erika Cuevas, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Los Angeles, California, and I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults, teens, and children. I specialize in family issues, parent-child relationships, and anxiety, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. As a daughter of immigrants, I am very familiar with life’s obstacles and challenges. I understand the social and emotional barriers one must face in an ever-changing world. As a bilingual woman of color, I am experienced in how to navigate the world through life’s personal experiences.
(559) 242-1719 View (559) 242-1719
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Harriet R Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lancaster, CA 93534
Not accepting new clients
I understand how difficult it is to feel anxious, sad, or depressed, and how those feelings can impact your view of yourself and the relationships in your life. You do not have to face these challenges alone. I will help you find a pathway to wholeness so you can discover your true self, allowing you to live more authentically and in harmony with all of life. When you change your state of mind, you change your state of being. I offer a holistic approach which focuses on mind, body, nutrition & soul growth. You will gain insight into why you feel the way you do and learn present centered techniques to change your state of mind.
I understand how difficult it is to feel anxious, sad, or depressed, and how those feelings can impact your view of yourself and the relationships in your life. You do not have to face these challenges alone. I will help you find a pathway to wholeness so you can discover your true self, allowing you to live more authentically and in harmony with all of life. When you change your state of mind, you change your state of being. I offer a holistic approach which focuses on mind, body, nutrition & soul growth. You will gain insight into why you feel the way you do and learn present centered techniques to change your state of mind.
(661) 215-2859 View (661) 215-2859
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Carmela Andersen-Noel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, CA 93536
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to Restoring Hearts Counseling! My passion and vision is to provide you with a warm, relaxing, and safe environment to process your difficult emotions, relationship issues and challenging situations. With your investment in the therapy process and implementing the skills acquired through therapy, I believe that your hope for the future can be renewed. We become a team once you decide to work with me as you are the expert on you and I have extensive history working with a wide range of people with diverse races, religious beliefs, intellectual abilities, ages, gender, educational status, family backgrounds ect.
Welcome to Restoring Hearts Counseling! My passion and vision is to provide you with a warm, relaxing, and safe environment to process your difficult emotions, relationship issues and challenging situations. With your investment in the therapy process and implementing the skills acquired through therapy, I believe that your hope for the future can be renewed. We become a team once you decide to work with me as you are the expert on you and I have extensive history working with a wide range of people with diverse races, religious beliefs, intellectual abilities, ages, gender, educational status, family backgrounds ect.
(661) 463-8776 View (661) 463-8776

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Photo of Jennifer Harmon, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Lancaster, CA
Jennifer Harmon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palmdale, CA 93550
My name is Jennifer Harmon. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing telehealth services in Utah and California to individuals, families, groups, or couples. My approach has been most helpful in the treatment of sexual issues, whether addiction, or perpetrator or victim of sex crimes. I also have extensive experience in working with adolescents and adults struggling with addiction, mood disorders including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Most often I use cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
My name is Jennifer Harmon. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing telehealth services in Utah and California to individuals, families, groups, or couples. My approach has been most helpful in the treatment of sexual issues, whether addiction, or perpetrator or victim of sex crimes. I also have extensive experience in working with adolescents and adults struggling with addiction, mood disorders including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Most often I use cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
(949) 776-8223 View (949) 776-8223
Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists

What is the most effective treatment for oppositional defiant disorder?

The treatment of Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) will involve multiple approaches designed to help both the youngster and their parents, sometimes including medication. A therapist will help a child learn ways to regulate their emotions, curb their impulsiveness, and counteract anger, defiance, and disruption, while showing parents ways to bring these lessons into their home. A technique designed for children with conditions like ODD, known as Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), may also be used. CPS addresses a child’s concerns and rewards appropriate responses while discouraging harsh punishment or criticism.

How does treatment for oppositional defiant disorder work?

Treatment for ODD addresses the issues underlying a child’s defiance and disruption, the emotional regulation and impulse-control skills they lack, and the way adults respond to them. ODD therapy is based on the idea that children with the disorder understand the difference between right and wrong, that they want to behave well, and that, with help, they can. By responding to the child with empathy instead of harsh criticism, ignoring nonviolent behaviors, and rewarding positive actions, a therapist, and the other adults in a child’s life, can help children improve their behavior.

How long does therapy for oppositional defiant disorder take?

Therapy for oppositional defiant disorder is not a short-term undertaking. Depending on the severity of a child’s symptoms, their age, the presence of other conditions like ADHD, anxiety or a mood disorder, and their family dynamic, it can take months before improvement is noted. The cooperation of parents and teachers is crucial, because the skills learned in therapy must be practiced in real-world situations, with all their potential triggers.

Does oppositional defiant disorder go away?

ODD can remit following treatment. ODD is often diagnosed in nursery school, and early intervention is essential for a positive prognosis. In two-thirds of children, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, symptoms resolve within three years.