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Therapists for college students near San Francisco State University

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Gwendolyn DaShiell, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Lakewood, CA

Anxiety, sadness, loneliness, low self-esteem, self-doubt, distress, difficulty sleeping and discomfort in our bodies are indicators that we need support. I am passionate about helping clients navigate difficult transitions, using these challenges as catalysts for healing and growth. With over 25 years of experience in various therapeutic modalities, I provide client-centered and trauma-responsive therapy grounded in compassion and empathy. It is a privilege to guide clients in processing and integrating past and present experiences. I employ Internal Family Systems (IFS) "parts work" (an approach that helps us understand and heal from past experiences by identifying and addressing different parts of our psyche), attachment theory, EMDR and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT).

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Nhat Ngo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
San Diego, CA

Healing and growth often begin with feeling truly seen, heard, and understood. As a bilingual therapist fluent in both Vietnamese and English, I bring over 14 years of experience supporting individuals across multiple stages of life, with a special focus on older adults and young adults navigating life transitions, relationships, identity, grief, and emotional healing. Clients often appreciate that I’m not simply someone who nods and listens. I’m an active collaborator in the therapy process. Together, we explore the patterns, experiences, and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck so you can gain deeper insight, heal at the root, and move toward the version of yourself you want to become. Some of the most meaningful feedback I’ve received from clients includes: “I’ve never thought of it that way before,” “I could hear your voice echoing in my head and I knew what I needed to do,” and “You’ve opened my mind to things I never realized before.” Those moments of realization, when clients uncover the root of a pattern, reconnect with themselves, or discover purpose within painful experiences, are some of the most fulfilling parts of the work I do. My greatest joy is witnessing a person’s transformation toward deeper self-love, stronger self-trust, and greater discernment in how they move through relationships, choices, and life itself. I believe healing is not about becoming someone entirely new, but about returning to yourself with more clarity, compassion, and intention. Outside of the therapy room, I’m a proud plant mom, an actively involved auntie to my adorable niece and nephew, and currently obsessed with perfecting homemade matcha lattes. Small rituals like these remind me how healing often lives in the everyday moments.

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Forbes Individual & Family Therapy
Group practice
Newport Beach, CA

Forbes Individual and Family Therapy is a group psychotherapy practice based out of Newport Beach, CA. At ForbesIFT, we’re very committed to helping our clients experience the positive change and life transformation they’re looking for. Our clinicians specialize in trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, college transition/life transitions, and addiction. ForbesIFT is a depth-oriented psychotherapy practice, which means that all of our clinicians are interested in helping their clients achieve true change in their lives. Each clinician brings their own unique approach, however, all of the clinicians at ForbesIFT are united by their sincere care for their clients and a serious commitment to helping their clients flourish. See our website for more information on each therapist.

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June Louis Cabales
Pre-Licensed Professional
San Diego, CA

My therapeutic approach deals with stories, and I am interested in including modern ways of storytelling into the work we do through digital media, technology, and even video games. I believe that stories are created through a variety of mediums that include art, play, and experience. I encourage the people I work with to explore all of the ways they have to come to know the world around them to make our time together even more fun, engaging, and relevant to you. In my practice, my goal is to collaborate with my clients in better understanding how they’ve storied their lives, challenging dominant narratives and systems of oppression, and exploring more preferred ways of being. The theories that inform my work include: narrative therapy, collaborative therapy, solution-focused therapy, play therapy, motivational interviewing, and strength-based therapy. Someone who might be interested in working with me is open and willing to explore the different ways that therapy can "be"! I invite collaboration and exploration in the work we do together, so feel free to bring the passions that drive you along with the obstacles you are facing into the room. Music, art, games, movies, even the people in your life are all resources to bring to therapy that can help to better understand the person you want to be and the story you want to tell. My experience as a queer, 1st generation Filipino-American is what inspires me to support others in their identity development. Navigating the endless messages and oppressive narratives that make up the modern, cultural milieu can be overwhelming and limiting. My hope is to create a non-judgmental space where the people I work with can challenge these dominant social narratives that attempt to tell them who they are or who they should be and begin crafting their own unique, preferred sense of self. I believe in challenging the notion that therapy is apolitical. I believe that the work that we do in attempt to better ourselves as individuals undoubtedly impacts and is impacted by those arounds us whether it's friends, loved ones, neighbors, or strangers across the globe. This is why I use social justice framework in my practice as I hope to promote total wellbeing not just for the client but for the larger communities and systems we are a part of.

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Live Well Family Counseling Services Inc.
Group practice
Temecula, CA

Are you are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Does it feel like you don’t know what to do next or how to make things better? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. Together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges. Whether you’re struggling with major life transitions (i.e. divorce, death, trauma), marital problems, or health (i.e. reproductive health, post partum, chronic illness), it is important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey. We have the experience to help you achieve your goals, overcome these struggles, and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you’re ready to work towards the life you’ve always wanted, we’ll be ready to help. Contact us today and let’s get to work.

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Lindsay Elledge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
San Marcos, CA

Are you someone who feels like they’re always “on”? Your mind rarely rests; constantly replays moments, worries about what’s next, or wondering if you're doing enough? For some, this shows up as anxiety and overthinking that keeps them feeling disconnected from themselves. For others, it’s the exhaustion that comes with work, school, parenting — wanting to be patient and present, but feeling triggered or stretched too thin. Underneath it all, you desire to feel calm and grounded. You want to understand why you react the way you do, how your past experiences influence your emotions today, and how to begin responding differently. My work helps you move from self-criticism to self-understanding, and from constant reactivity to clarity and connection — within yourself and your relationships. I create a space that feels safe, supportive, and curious — one where you can learn to regulate your nervous system, reconnect to your needs, and build a sense of trust in yourself.

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Eating Disorder Recovery Sprcialists
Treatment program
Sylvania, OH

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Multicultural CBT-DBT, LLC/ The Flying Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

Suhadee Henriquez, LCSW, ACT is a bilingual LatinX with multi-state Active LCSW Licensed NY/NJ/CA/PA/MA/CT Clinical Social Worker/ Psychotherapist and Retired Commercial Airline Flight Attendant with over 24 years of global flying experience encountering and interacting with a large diversity of cultures and populations and currently maintaining a Private Psychotherapy Practice. (Multicultural CBT-DBT, llc. / The Flying Psychotherapist). Suhadee (Su) specializes in helping individuals with fear of flying, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders, including Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). In addition, she has extensive expertise in helping those struggling with relationship difficulties, perfectionism, procrastination, chronic pain, disordered eating, substance abuse, hospice end of life of humans and pets, and suicidal and non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors. She has vast experience in working with individuals from a multicultural background as well as the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Suhadee (Su) was intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), a treatment that combines standard cognitive-behavioral techniques for emotion regulation and reality-testing with concepts of distress tolerance, acceptance, and mindful awareness. Proudly, she was one of the founding clinicians of the first Spanish-Speaking DBT Program in the United States at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and is currently the Coordinator of International Spanish DBT Programs across the world. Ms. Henriquez has been directly trained by Dr. Edna Foa, the architect and creator of Prolonged Exposure (PE), an evidenced based treatment model for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as well as Melanie Harned, Ph.D, creator of DBT for PTSD. In addition, Ms. Henriquez is experienced in providing Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) for chronic depression, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Connections and life skills (addressing problems associated with life stages, e.g. career, college, etc.). You can find me online at www.multiculturalcbt.com

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Learning Dynamics
Clinic or agency
Los Angeles, CA

We are a nonprofit agency that provides mental health and educational services in English and Spanish. Our services include therapy and assessments for learning and psychological challenges. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are often able to provide several free and lost cost services to the community. Currently, we have a promotion for 15 FREE virtual therapy sessions. Visit our website or give us a call today!

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Alvarado Therapy
Group practice
Pasadena, CA

Hello! We are so grateful that you've embarked on this journey of self-discovery, growth, & healing. We are a group practice based out of California and collectively, we have over a decade of experience in the helping profession, assisting children, teens, and adults. Our approach involves viewing situations through a multicultural lens, enabling us to comprehend your unique needs through active listening, empathy, and a non-judgmental perspective. We specialize in EMDR, CBT, Brainspotting, Solution-Focused Treatment, & Mindfulness. We bring extensive expertise in treating trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, mindfulness, and grief. Our EMDR-based approach focuses on desensitizing and reprocessing negative beliefs, allowing for deep healing without the need for unnecessary re-traumatization.This process involves sharing minimal details while still creating lasting, transformative change. We are a team of EMDR trauma therapists committed to reducing barriers to mental health care. To support this mission, our practice operates entirely online via a HIPAA-secure video platform, allowing us to create a strong therapeutic relationship while focusing on both your short-term and long-term goals in each session.

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Monica Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist
Long Beach, CA

I was inspired to become a therapist through my genuine interest in understanding people and supporting them during difficult moments in their lives. I’ve always believed that with the right support, insight, and compassion, people are capable of growth and meaningful change. Being a therapist allows me to walk alongside others as they navigate challenges, discover their strengths, and work toward a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling. I focus on creating a space where you feel safe, respected, and genuinely listened to. I do this through active listening, asking thoughtful questions, and reflecting back what I hear to ensure I understand your experiences accurately. I also check in regularly to make sure our work feels helpful and aligned with your goals. Therapy is collaborative, and your voice guides the process. My role is to support you with curiosity, compassion, and consistency so you feel heard and understood throughout our work together. Working together looks collaborative, supportive, and paced to your comfort level. We start by building trust through consistency, transparency, and respect, making sure you understand the process and feel safe asking questions or sharing feedback. I work to create a nonjudgmental space where your experiences are honored, and we move at a pace that feels right for you. Over time, trust grows as you feel heard, supported, and see our work align with your goals and needs.

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Shereen Cohen
Psychologist
Encinitas, CA

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Vibrant Start
Psychologist
Santa Rosa, CA

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Vincent Nunez LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Mission Viejo, CA

Vincent Nunez is a Christian Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has a Master's in Pastoral Ministry from the Oblate School of Theology and a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Phoenix. Vincent has experience in church ministry, mental health clinic, and college campus wellness center. Vincent is a follower of Jesus Christ, a husband, father, and military veteran. He has been married for over 27 years and has three children now transitioning into young adults. Specialties: Individual Counseling (Adults) Men's Counseling Spiritual Counseling Life Stages/Transitions/Major Life Changes Grief counseling Young Adults Mental Health Counseling (Anxiety, Depression, Trauma)

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Kevin Fitzsimmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Solana Beach, CA

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Kristofer Joondeph-Breidbart
Psychiatrist
Somerville, MA

I graduated from UMass Medical school and was trained in adult psychiatry at Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. Prior to going to medical school I received a Masters in Teaching from Boston University and worked as a teacher. This unique background affects my approach to psychiatry. I believe that a good psychiatrist should work with you to help you learn about yourself and your mental health. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic styles including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), psychodynamic therapy, supportive therapy, and Gottman style couples/relationship therapy. During my time at CHA I worked extensively with the Gender and Sexuality Clinic to serve patients of diverse sexual and gender identities. I also co-lead a group therapy for individuals in polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships. I have taught at the American Psychiatric Association’s specialized rotation for HIV Psychiatry, including lectures on how to provide effective telepsychiatry, and I have presented at a national meeting on teaching providers how to better work with patients to prescribe medications. I am a licensed physician in Massachusetts, New York, and California. I offer in person appointments in Somerville, MA as well as secure telehealth appointments to those residing in Massachusetts, New York, and California. In addition to medication management I offer individual and relationship/couples therapy.

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Arlene Dayrit
Marriage & Family Therapist
Orange, CA

Hello, I am so glad you are here. My name is Arlene, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in practice for 11 years, working in several settings, such as community clinics, primary care clinics, schools and college campuses. I work best with those who are struggling with life transitions, identity exploration, relationship challenges, stress/anxiety and depression. I believe in a collaborative approach and take time to understand your needs, including intersecting values and identities. I have training in maternal mental health and EMDR, and have a passion for women's issues. If this sounds like something you are hoping to work on therapeutically, please feel free schedule a consult via my website to learn more or discuss your concerns further. I would be happy to meet with you!

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Dr. Zohaib Abbasi, MD
Psychiatrist
Martinez, CA

Update 8/25/24: I am still accepting new patients. Online video appointments for adult and adolescent patients throughout California. In network with Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Optum and Oxford. Private pay option also available.

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San Jose Behavioral Health Outpatient Services
Clinic or agency
San Jose, CA

San Jose Behavioral Health offers Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for adults 18+ with a primary mental health diagnosis. Our PHP services are Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm, while we offer IOP services either 3 or 5 days per week, from 9am-12:30pm. While in treatment, individuals will engage in group therapy with the addition of individual sessions weekly with a therapist, psychiatrist and registered nurse. Treatment is an average of 6-8 weeks long, with individuals who begin in PHP stepping down to IOP prior to graduation. Currently we are offering services a both in person and via tele. Please take a look at our website for more information.

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Abigail Go
Psychologist
Palm Desert, CA

I specializes in providing individual and family therapy services. I offers a supportive and empathetic environment to help clients navigate through life's challenges and improve their mental well-being. I enjoy working with young adults as they learn and gain their understanding on their journey.

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