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Lucia C Cargill
PhD, MSN, MA, PHN, FNP-C
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110
l am a cross-cultural specialist with a PhD in Medical Anthropology & a Family Nurse Practitioner with 15 years in psychiatric, pain & primary care practice.
Greetings! Welcome to our multidisciplinary, holistic, integrative mental health coaching practice. We are open to new ideas from Integrative/Functional Medicine, supportive care for your psychiatric needs, drug free care, and nutritional support. We believe whole body health is the best way to good brain health. Good brain health impacts mental health. We invite you to a different approach to brain health and mental health through coaching and support for referrals to the best functional medicine providers sourcing balance, resolution of inflammation & for all your whole body-mind-spirit healing. We invite you to join us for care.
l am a cross-cultural specialist with a PhD in Medical Anthropology & a Family Nurse Practitioner with 15 years in psychiatric, pain & primary care practice.
Greetings! Welcome to our multidisciplinary, holistic, integrative mental health coaching practice. We are open to new ideas from Integrative/Functional Medicine, supportive care for your psychiatric needs, drug free care, and nutritional support. We believe whole body health is the best way to good brain health. Good brain health impacts mental health. We invite you to a different approach to brain health and mental health through coaching and support for referrals to the best functional medicine providers sourcing balance, resolution of inflammation & for all your whole body-mind-spirit healing. We invite you to join us for care.
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Dana Stewart Shunatona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPA, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94105  (Online Only)
Hi, I am Dana. I believe in you and your ability to navigate difficult times in your life and to resolve old traumas, hurts and disappointments that cloud the quality of your life. I have a passion to support you in your personal and professional growth. In this present time, one does not need to be mentally ill to seek therapy. Therapy creates a sacred space in our lives to address, deal with, process thoughts and feelings while learning new healthy coping skills. My job is to help you find what works for you and meets your needs. I believe in self-determination. No one knows your life and your relationships better than you.
Hi, I am Dana. I believe in you and your ability to navigate difficult times in your life and to resolve old traumas, hurts and disappointments that cloud the quality of your life. I have a passion to support you in your personal and professional growth. In this present time, one does not need to be mentally ill to seek therapy. Therapy creates a sacred space in our lives to address, deal with, process thoughts and feelings while learning new healthy coping skills. My job is to help you find what works for you and meets your needs. I believe in self-determination. No one knows your life and your relationships better than you.
(214) 225-1956 View (214) 225-1956
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Tanner Hickman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110
I come from a family systems theory background meaning the family unit (whatever it may look like) influences and has a ripple effect on each other’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Hi, I hope your browsing or search for a therapist is going well. I know it can be a lot of pressure to find and choose a therapist based on a picture and bio on a website. If you feel like we would be a good match I would be excited to work with you and if not, I wish you wellness. I am an LCSW and have been practicing therapy for 5 years. I am currently seeking my Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies in the Couple and Family Therapy track.
I come from a family systems theory background meaning the family unit (whatever it may look like) influences and has a ripple effect on each other’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Hi, I hope your browsing or search for a therapist is going well. I know it can be a lot of pressure to find and choose a therapist based on a picture and bio on a website. If you feel like we would be a good match I would be excited to work with you and if not, I wish you wellness. I am an LCSW and have been practicing therapy for 5 years. I am currently seeking my Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies in the Couple and Family Therapy track.
(209) 457-7601 View (209) 457-7601
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Thomas Marchevsky
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Welcome. Are you ready for the work necessary to make real, enduring change? Do you have a troubling personal issue or suffer from general dissatisfaction? My orientation is to focus on the unconscious, the elusive essence of the problem. A powerful process unfolds when change occurs at this level of the mind. This opens the space for authentic personal transformation.
Welcome. Are you ready for the work necessary to make real, enduring change? Do you have a troubling personal issue or suffer from general dissatisfaction? My orientation is to focus on the unconscious, the elusive essence of the problem. A powerful process unfolds when change occurs at this level of the mind. This opens the space for authentic personal transformation.
(628) 225-3616 View (628) 225-3616
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Michelle Taylor
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94101
Accepting new clients/couples NOW- Online Video Therapy - Couples and individuals! I am a direct, tell-it-how-it-is therapist. I don't want you to be in therapy forever... we get straight to the root, do the work, get the skills you need and you become your own therapist. 8-10 sessions is the goal. If you're not ready to do the work, I'm not the therapist for you. But, if you're ready to step into courage and out of comfort, I'm ready to charge the storm with you. Couples like my straightforward approach, giving you the proven communication skills for healthier relationships. Do the hard, courageous thing and email me.
Accepting new clients/couples NOW- Online Video Therapy - Couples and individuals! I am a direct, tell-it-how-it-is therapist. I don't want you to be in therapy forever... we get straight to the root, do the work, get the skills you need and you become your own therapist. 8-10 sessions is the goal. If you're not ready to do the work, I'm not the therapist for you. But, if you're ready to step into courage and out of comfort, I'm ready to charge the storm with you. Couples like my straightforward approach, giving you the proven communication skills for healthier relationships. Do the hard, courageous thing and email me.
(562) 317-7556 View (562) 317-7556
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Telehealth of California
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102  (Online Only)
At Telehealth of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
At Telehealth of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
(213) 319-2513 View (213) 319-2513
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Christhmus (Christopher Chu) Presence
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114  (Online Only)
Offering CA-based Telehealth ideal for BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, &/or People of Color, including white-passing & mixed-race BIPOC. Also welcoming Families & Partnerships with 1 or more BIPOC in regular attendance. I offer Xychotherapy: psychotherapy that recognizes therapeutic experiences existed long before psychotherapy was invented, and incorporates psychotherapy into global therapeutic wisdoms and practices.
Offering CA-based Telehealth ideal for BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, &/or People of Color, including white-passing & mixed-race BIPOC. Also welcoming Families & Partnerships with 1 or more BIPOC in regular attendance. I offer Xychotherapy: psychotherapy that recognizes therapeutic experiences existed long before psychotherapy was invented, and incorporates psychotherapy into global therapeutic wisdoms and practices.
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Scott Christenson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, JD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94123
Are you in the middle of a life transition such as a loss, career change, relationship breakup, or spiritual crisis? Are you noticing that you lack motivation? Are you afraid of feelings that seem to appear out of nowhere? I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore all of these questions and to support you in your difficult times. We will also explore ways to be resilient in the face of your struggles.
Are you in the middle of a life transition such as a loss, career change, relationship breakup, or spiritual crisis? Are you noticing that you lack motivation? Are you afraid of feelings that seem to appear out of nowhere? I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore all of these questions and to support you in your difficult times. We will also explore ways to be resilient in the face of your struggles.
(415) 980-1384 View (415) 980-1384
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Nida Mirza
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104  (Online Only)
Are you not feeling like your usual self? Are stress, work, family pressure, relocation and/or life overwhelming you? Is there simply too much going on? Sometimes our brain won't turn off worrying, sometimes it is difficult to get out of bed or get a good night's rest, other times it is tough to buckle down and focus. If you'd like to feel more calm, more relaxed, less upset, and more happy - let's chat. Therapy can help, even if you're not sure how. My approach focuses not just on having fewer negative emotions, but also on experiencing more positive emotions. I see mental health as part of one's overall wellness.
Are you not feeling like your usual self? Are stress, work, family pressure, relocation and/or life overwhelming you? Is there simply too much going on? Sometimes our brain won't turn off worrying, sometimes it is difficult to get out of bed or get a good night's rest, other times it is tough to buckle down and focus. If you'd like to feel more calm, more relaxed, less upset, and more happy - let's chat. Therapy can help, even if you're not sure how. My approach focuses not just on having fewer negative emotions, but also on experiencing more positive emotions. I see mental health as part of one's overall wellness.
(628) 600-2941 View (628) 600-2941
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Step with Teen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94101  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of clinical experience, & also a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor. I provide parenting groups for parents of teens. STEP/Teen helps parents build close family relationships by helping parents deal with everyday problems such as moods, schoolwork, meals, & confronts today's more complex issues as substance use, sex, bullying, gangs, & depression. 8 sessions address issues •Understanding Yourself & Your Teen •Changing Your Response to Your Teen •Communicating Respect & Encouragement •Encouraging Cooperation and Solving Problems •Using Consequences to Build Responsibility.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of clinical experience, & also a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor. I provide parenting groups for parents of teens. STEP/Teen helps parents build close family relationships by helping parents deal with everyday problems such as moods, schoolwork, meals, & confronts today's more complex issues as substance use, sex, bullying, gangs, & depression. 8 sessions address issues •Understanding Yourself & Your Teen •Changing Your Response to Your Teen •Communicating Respect & Encouragement •Encouraging Cooperation and Solving Problems •Using Consequences to Build Responsibility.
(424) 577-5399 View (424) 577-5399
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Laura Stockdale
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, APCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94101
I also have a master’s in Marriage, Family, and human development.
People are complicated. Life can be challenging and all of us get stuck from time to time. My approach with clients is to sit with them as they process, learn, grow, and develop. My therapeutic approach focuses on validating, teaching, empathy, compassion, and confronting problematic thought processes and ideas. I seek to help my clients gain the tools they need to continue growing and developing throughout their lives. It’s my great privilege to walk with my clients on this journey. I am a trauma informed and insight-oriented therapist. I work with individuals, couples, and children.
I also have a master’s in Marriage, Family, and human development.
People are complicated. Life can be challenging and all of us get stuck from time to time. My approach with clients is to sit with them as they process, learn, grow, and develop. My therapeutic approach focuses on validating, teaching, empathy, compassion, and confronting problematic thought processes and ideas. I seek to help my clients gain the tools they need to continue growing and developing throughout their lives. It’s my great privilege to walk with my clients on this journey. I am a trauma informed and insight-oriented therapist. I work with individuals, couples, and children.
(530) 853-3645 View (530) 853-3645
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Ryan Woodring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
I hope you will consider me a trusted ally in your journey to personal and professional growth. My mission is to provide you with the tools and support needed to create a life filled with joy and fulfillment. I believe in the power of genuine connection and practical guidance to help you navigate through life's challenges with confidence and resilience.
I hope you will consider me a trusted ally in your journey to personal and professional growth. My mission is to provide you with the tools and support needed to create a life filled with joy and fulfillment. I believe in the power of genuine connection and practical guidance to help you navigate through life's challenges with confidence and resilience.
(415) 691-2248 View (415) 691-2248

Online Therapists

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Carol S Andrews
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vacaville, CA 95688
I utilize a variety of interventions when working with youth including play and art and believe that strengthening the family unit is of vital importance to maintaining relationships.
I find it very rewarding counseling with multicultural populations about diverse issues including interpersonal relationships, depression, grief and loss, underachievement, domestic violence, transitions, anxiety, trauma, and anger management.
I utilize a variety of interventions when working with youth including play and art and believe that strengthening the family unit is of vital importance to maintaining relationships.
I find it very rewarding counseling with multicultural populations about diverse issues including interpersonal relationships, depression, grief and loss, underachievement, domestic violence, transitions, anxiety, trauma, and anger management.
(707) 820-2343 View (707) 820-2343
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Marci Volkman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95678
Trauma, relationships, substance use, and life events can pose significant challenges to our well-being. I firmly believe in the healing power of a purpose-driven life and its potential to instill resilience and confidence. Choosing the right therapist is a crucial first step towards such a journey. I have a variety of training including the Gottman Method of couples therapy to help you with real tools to help you reach your goals. I help children, teens, adults, families and couples. I am skilled in coparenting, reunification and family counseling as well. You will find me accepting and compassionate and a place where you are heard
Trauma, relationships, substance use, and life events can pose significant challenges to our well-being. I firmly believe in the healing power of a purpose-driven life and its potential to instill resilience and confidence. Choosing the right therapist is a crucial first step towards such a journey. I have a variety of training including the Gottman Method of couples therapy to help you with real tools to help you reach your goals. I help children, teens, adults, families and couples. I am skilled in coparenting, reunification and family counseling as well. You will find me accepting and compassionate and a place where you are heard
(279) 465-0414 View (279) 465-0414
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Geoff Nugent
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFC, LPC, BCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95128
As a Marriage and Family therapist, I believe that everyone is special and unique. That is why I provide individualized service to those that seek my services. I feel that it is important for you to feel that you are being heard and understood and that you gain value from therapy.
As a Marriage and Family therapist, I believe that everyone is special and unique. That is why I provide individualized service to those that seek my services. I feel that it is important for you to feel that you are being heard and understood and that you gain value from therapy.
(408) 837-7599 View (408) 837-7599
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Connie Whelan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gilroy, CA 95020
My name is Connie Whelan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I have been practicing for over 16 years, helping adults and seniors with a wide variety of challenges. I work with issues such as depression, anxiety, worry, sleep disturbances, family and/or relationship issues, or financial worries. I use CBT, Behavioral Activation, Motivational Interviewing and Strength-based approach to help clients that are seeking to make changes in their lives and become their best selves.
My name is Connie Whelan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I have been practicing for over 16 years, helping adults and seniors with a wide variety of challenges. I work with issues such as depression, anxiety, worry, sleep disturbances, family and/or relationship issues, or financial worries. I use CBT, Behavioral Activation, Motivational Interviewing and Strength-based approach to help clients that are seeking to make changes in their lives and become their best selves.
(323) 205-7088 View (323) 205-7088
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Channing Bushman
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95624
I have a wide breadth of professional and personal experience with different age groups and populations, allowing me to easily connect with clients from the first interaction with warmth and compassion. I am highly adaptable in session, with a mix of humor, as well as softness with vulnerable and intimate spaces, and appropriate self-disclosure, in order to find connection and attunement with each client.
I have a wide breadth of professional and personal experience with different age groups and populations, allowing me to easily connect with clients from the first interaction with warmth and compassion. I am highly adaptable in session, with a mix of humor, as well as softness with vulnerable and intimate spaces, and appropriate self-disclosure, in order to find connection and attunement with each client.
(916) 587-4541 View (916) 587-4541
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Megan Summers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95661
Are you struggling to find purpose and contentment in life? Do you feel alone, unworthy, or beyond repair? Is it difficult to experience fullfillment in your relationships? Are you struggling to access the motivation to make changes in your life that align with your values and desires? You are not alone and I would be honored to walk part of this journey with you. In a space of compassion, safety, and authenticity we can do the work necessary to access healing and growth.
Are you struggling to find purpose and contentment in life? Do you feel alone, unworthy, or beyond repair? Is it difficult to experience fullfillment in your relationships? Are you struggling to access the motivation to make changes in your life that align with your values and desires? You are not alone and I would be honored to walk part of this journey with you. In a space of compassion, safety, and authenticity we can do the work necessary to access healing and growth.
(530) 349-4623 View (530) 349-4623
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Dr. Elizabeth Newman
Psychological Associate, PsyD, MA, BCC, AP, CH
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94043
Registered with the California Board of Psychology as a Psychological Associate PSB94028042 supervised by Dr. Lyndsay Reese PSY2455
Registered with the California Board of Psychology as a Psychological Associate PSB94028042 supervised by Dr. Lyndsay Reese PSY2455
(650) 699-5332 View (650) 699-5332
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Shawna Cobabe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762  (Online Only)
I have worked with children, families, individuals and couples in many different capacities before finding my calling as a therapist. I have specialized training in couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, PTSD/trauma, adoption and foster care, anxiety and depression, and other mental illness, life changes, grief and loss. I also work with adolescents who are struggling in school or with behavior problems, defiance, and depression and anxiety. I work with couples and families for a variety of reasons. I can help you too.
I have worked with children, families, individuals and couples in many different capacities before finding my calling as a therapist. I have specialized training in couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, PTSD/trauma, adoption and foster care, anxiety and depression, and other mental illness, life changes, grief and loss. I also work with adolescents who are struggling in school or with behavior problems, defiance, and depression and anxiety. I work with couples and families for a variety of reasons. I can help you too.
(925) 329-6259 View (925) 329-6259

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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.