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I strive to create a safe space for therapeutic discussion and exploration of feelings.
Hi, I'm Carmen! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 4 years of experience supporting individuals, children, and families through life's toughest moments. I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, mood challenges, neurodivergence, self-esteem struggles, parenting stress, chronic pain, insomnia, and major life transitions. What drives me is creating a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported—because I believe in meeting you exactly where you are.
As a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 17 years of clinical experience, I have dedicated my career to helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges and discover their strengths. In addition to my private practice, my work in a hospital Emergency Department has provided me with valuable experience supporting individuals and families during some of their most difficult and vulnerable moments.
I’m Chinenye Udoh, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. I work with adolescents and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma-related concerns, schizophrenia, and other mental health challenges.
Many of the people I work with have spent years knowing that something doesn’t feel quite right but struggling to put it into words. You may be having difficulty focusing or completing tasks, experiencing overwhelming anxiety, struggling with motivation, noticing significant changes in your mood, or simply feeling exhausted from trying to manage everything on your own. My goal is to provide a space where you feel heard rather than judged and understood rather than rushed.
Respect, understanding, and compassion are balanced with training and experience that will facilitate the most healing process from start to finish. We all face challenges, and have unexpected life events that have the capacity to set us back. However, 25 years of experience working with children and adolescents, couples in crisis, men, and those with addictions has prepared me to be uniquely qualified to help you on a new journey..
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who began her career in 2016 supporting children and families through the foster care system. In2024 I shifted my focus to working primarily with adults, and I now specialize in anxiety, depression, coping skills, and the life challenges that can feel overwhelming even when you are doing your best. I believe the fact that you are looking for therapy is already a win. Life brings on challenges and different seasons, and my goal is to help you focus on the moments you can control, develop positive coping skills, and work through past patterns getting in the way of the life you want. I offer telehealth sessions throughout California.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionately creating a space for others to HEAL. I approach my work with humility, respect and care, holding space for all experiences. Come work alongside me and find the courage to be YOU.
Hi! My name is Lacy and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over a decade of experience helping people of all ages become their best selves. I believe everyone should have a space where they feel unconditionally supported and understood, with someone who will never judge them, and they can finally let out that deep breathe they've been holding in.
Amina has a Masters in Social Work with a concentration on Direct Practice in Community Mental Health from the University of California, Berkeley. Additional education is a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, Japanese, and a Pupil Personnel Service Credential specializing on children and families. She has over 18+ years of direct practice mental health experience and is trained in evidence based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Art Therapy, trauma informed care, Gottman's couples Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, somatic therapy, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems therapy. Other practices include music/sound therapy, career and academic counseling, life coaching, mind and body connection, specializations in immigrant issues, multicultural issues, gender identity issues, LGTBQI issues, chronic illness and medical issues counseling, blended family issues, intergenerational issues, social justice issues, neurodivergent issue (ADHD, autism, sensory issues).
I am a licensed clinician specializing in trauma recovery. I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing emotional and difficult experiences. My goal is to provide a supportive space where clients can begin to heal.
Hello my name is Dr. Linda Mosley. I have been practicing clinical psychology services for 19+ years.psychological service I’ve treated every age group from child to elderly in clinics, schools, prisons, and nursing homes. Additionally. I’ve provided psychologically play therapy, child custody services; as well as individual, couples, families, and group therapy.
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