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Top therapists in Ventura, CA accepting new patients
Find mental healthcare support in Ventura across neighborhoods like Midtown, Pierpont, and East Ventura. Headway connects you with 8,976 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management, with sessions available in-person or virtually. Many clients save up to 75% on care through insurance coverage.
Hi! I'm andrew (Drew) Sutherland. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist focusing on helping people feel better day to day, month to month, or year to year. Do you feel like you should be enjoying life more? Do thoughts of the past or images from a future keep you from moving forward with the things you want to do? Do you feel as if you are a passenger in your life rather than the one driving action, growth, change, and happiness? I understand. I felt the same way before I began my mental health journey. I use a client centered approach and tailor my work to what you need. You are in the driver's seat. Together, we will collaboratively work to help you become what you have only imagined.
My Ph.D. is from Biola University, and I completed my clinical internship and post-doctoral training at Aurora San Diego, a psychiatric facility where I worked with civilian and active-duty military adults. That training grounded me in CBT, ACT, DBT, and trauma-focused therapy, including CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) for trauma, with extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. I have been working with clients since 2019 and became a licensed psychologist in California in 2026.
Outside of work, I'm usually training for my next Spartan race, swing dancing, deep in a Lego build, or out exploring a trail. I'm also an avid reader and always on the hunt for a good new coffee shop.
I look forward to talking with you about what needs to change in order for you to have the life you want & deserve. I believe most of our problems are usually short-term issues.
Whether you're single and searching, recovering from a recent split, or at the precipice of big change in your relationship, I am here to help you move through those valuable transitions. If you are struggling with racing thoughts or repeating the same scenario over and over - you're not alone and I'm here to navigate it with you.
I have always been fiercely passionate about helping others to amplify their strengths and manifest the lives they find most fulfilling. Nothing moves me more than to be a guide and a witness to human transformation. As we go through life's inevitable transitions, occasionally we encounter roadblocks or detours that can either stop us in our tracks or provide us with vital life lessons filled with wisdom and empowerment.
As a Christian therapist, I walk with clients to strengthen and support them in learning self compassion, understanding their worth, finding insight and living wisely. I have studied psychology and marriage and family therapy for over 13 years and have been in practice as a therapist for 7 of those years. I have intentionally learned and applied principles and practices which help clients sustain growth from hurts, unprocessed feelings and lack of direction toward more energy, enjoyment and purposefulness in life again.
I look forward to consulting with you to see if our therapeutic work would fit with you!
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, disconnected, or searching for greater meaning and direction. I work with adults who want to understand themselves more deeply and move toward a life that feels more purposeful and aligned. People often find their way to me while navigating anxiety, depression, grief, major life transitions, or deeper questions about identity and purpose.
As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I offer sessions in both English and Spanish, and I'm committed to creating a space where you feel genuinely respected, understood, and at home.
I have been a licensed psychotherapist practicing for 38 years, mostly focusing on treating depression, anxiety disorders and stress management. I work a great deal with couples as well.
Hello! My name is Mercedes, I am a first-generation Latina Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Hablo Ingles y Español.
I have worked with children for over 15 years and in the mental health field for the past 5 years, supporting children, teens, adults, and foster youth through a variety of emotional, relational, and life challenges. Throughout my career, I have provided individual and family therapy in community mental health settings, which has provided me the opportunity to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
I currently work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Ventura, CA
- 96%Anxiety
- 88%Relationship issues
- 88%Depression
- 67%Stress management
- 67%Trauma
- 100%Aetna
- 83%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 67%Cigna
- 67%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 63%United Healthcare
- 92%English
- 25%Spanish
- 4%American Sign Language
- 4%Portuguese
- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only
- 83%Woman
- 17%Man
- 71%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 8%Clinical Psychologist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 33%Child or adolescent therapy
- 25%Family therapy
- 8%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Ventura
Searching for therapists in Ventura starts with knowing what kind of support and fit you want. A therapist can help with concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, stress, or major life changes. As you compare options, look for a therapist whose listed specialties, training, and approach match what you want to focus on. Provider bios can help you understand whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or other styles of care.
Ventura has local therapy options across the city and nearby Ventura County, but availability can vary by schedule, location, and specialty. Virtual therapy can expand your options if an in-person office near Midtown, Pierpont, East Ventura, or another nearby area is not the right fit. Consider practical details like appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before booking can help you compare communication style, session structure, and the kinds of concerns each therapist works with most often.
Therapy in Ventura can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for therapists who match your preferences, and you can enter your insurance details on Headway to confirm coverage for your plan and location before booking with a provider who is accepting new patients. You can enter your insurance details, review estimated costs upfront, browse therapist bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
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