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I am a Bay Area native woman who identifies as a Christian, mother, social worker, and African-American. Growing up, I had a rou...
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I am a Bay Area native woman who identifies as a Christian, mother, social worker, and African-American. Growing up, I had a rough childhood in which I stayed with multiple ...
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Who might be a good fit for Regina?
Regina Burnette may align well with adults who are working through challenges related to past trauma, spiritual struggles, or emotional healing. Her approach integrates mental, spiritual, and physical well-being, offering a whole-person perspective that can resonate with those seeking balance and restoration in their lives.
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Tonameyotzin Gonzalez Karlsson, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker with experience supporting clients through challenges su...
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Tonameyotzin Gonzalez Karlsson, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker with experience supporting clients through challenges such as addiction, trauma, mood disorders, and ...
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Who might be a good fit for Tonameyotzin?
Tonameyotzin Gonzalez Karlsson may work particularly well with those looking to build skills around emotional regulation and distress management. She integrates approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help clients reframe thoughts and clarify goals, creating a supportive space especially suited for individuals facing addiction, trauma, or major life changes.
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Joy Zembruski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor offering client-centered ca...
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Joy Zembruski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor offering client-centered care to adolescents and adults navigating anxie...
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Who might be a good fit for Joy?
Joy Zembruski may be a strong resource for individuals looking to develop strategies for managing anxiety, depression, or addiction. Her bilingual, culturally responsive approach incorporates evidence-based therapies like CBT, ACT, and DBT to help clients build resilience and navigate life transitions with compassion and clarity.
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Hello and welcome! My name is Carlton Hemphill, a 34-year-old Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illi...
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Hello and welcome! My name is Carlton Hemphill, a 34-year-old Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois who is also board certified (NCC). I re...
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Who might be a good fit for Carlton?
Carlton Hemphill may be a strong resource for individuals looking to develop strategies for managing ADHD, anxiety, or life transitions. He integrates cognitive behavioral and relational approaches, creating a supportive space that honors clients’ strengths and diverse experiences, including those from LGBTQ+ and men’s mental health communities.
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Welcome to your first step into a new therapeutic journey.
I aim to create a safe, compassionate therapeutic environment that al...
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Welcome to your first step into a new therapeutic journey.
I aim to create a safe, compassionate therapeutic environment that allows you to explore strengths and empower you...
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Who might be a good fit for Autumn?
People experiencing anxiety or depression, or those wanting to strengthen coping skills, could benefit from Autumn Yonkers’s focused therapeutic work. Autumn creates a safe, compassionate space that encourages exploring personal strengths and gaining confidence, using approaches like CBT and DBT to support meaningful change across diverse life challenges.
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Providing psychotherapeutic services to those seeking emotional sustenance and healthy psychological support during these very str...
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Providing psychotherapeutic services to those seeking emotional sustenance and healthy psychological support during these very stressful times. I have been working in this fie...
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Who might be a good fit for Ilena?
Individuals navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, or life transitions may find support through the approach used by Ilena Sussman. Her practice integrates strength-based, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavior therapies while offering a warm, steady presence that encourages openness and consistent growth.
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Michael Brown is a licensed psychotherapist working with individuals and couples to restore emotional connections. His goal is to ...
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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...
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Who might be a good fit for Michael?
Michael Brown may be a match for those interested in an integrative, relational approach, particularly when facing challenges like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. He emphasizes creating a safe, collaborative space where clients from diverse backgrounds feel truly heard as they work toward healing and emotional connection.
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Each of us has our own story and sometimes our experiences leaves us feeling confused, frightened, sad, and often tremendously iso...
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Each of us has our own story and sometimes our experiences leaves us feeling confused, frightened, sad, and often tremendously isolated. I believe therapy can unravel harmful ...
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Who might be a good fit for Rachel?
Clients working through anxiety, trauma, or grief and looking for solution-focused therapy support might engage well with Rachel Connelly’s approach. She emphasizes listening deeply and tailoring strategies collaboratively, helping clients build practical coping skills while addressing complex emotional experiences.
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Hello, my name is Christina and I am passionate about serving those who have been suffering and are looking for real solutions to ...
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Hello, my name is Christina and I am passionate about serving those who have been suffering and are looking for real solutions to their problems. I look forward to helping you...
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Who might be a good fit for Christina?
People experiencing anxiety or those wanting to strengthen coping skills could benefit from Christina Flynn’s focused therapeutic work. Her trauma-informed and strength-based approach supports collaborative goal-setting, making space for clients navigating life transitions, grief, and challenges related to women’s mental health.
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Kathy Reed, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who provides compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults n...
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Kathy Reed, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who provides compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, l...
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Who might be a good fit for Kathy?
People experiencing challenges with depression, anxiety, or ADHD, or those wanting to strengthen their coping skills, could benefit from Kathy Reed’s focused therapeutic work. Her collaborative, client-centered approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy within a safe, inclusive space, supporting individuals through both immediate crises and ongoing personal growth.
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Ryan Jordan, LPCC, is a licensed professional clinical counselor who brings over a decade of experience in human services to his w...
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Ryan Jordan, LPCC, is a licensed professional clinical counselor who brings over a decade of experience in human services to his work with adolescents and adults. He specializ...
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Who might be a good fit for Ryan?
People experiencing substance misuse and looking for a therapist with experience in working with children, adolescents, and young adults might consider Ryan Jordan’s style of care. His approach blends cognitive behavioral and humanistic methods while emphasizing meeting clients where they are, supporting progress through a compassionate, whole-person perspective.
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Sheila Cano, LPCC, is a licensed professional clinical counselor with over a decade of experience in the mental health field, spec...
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Sheila Cano, LPCC, is a licensed professional clinical counselor with over a decade of experience in the mental health field, specializing in anxiety, stress, substance use, s...
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Who might be a good fit for Sheila?
Sheila Cano may be a match for those interested in strength-based and culturally responsive therapy, particularly when facing anxiety, substance use, or life transitions. Her warm, compassionate style combined with approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing supports clients in building insight and resilience within a safe, nonjudgmental space.
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You are not used to being able to handle trauma, pain, anxiety, and depression, as you are used to those things an...
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Introduction:
You are not used to being able to handle trauma, pain, anxiety, and depression, as you are used to those things and have already handled them. You are healing ...
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Who might be a good fit for Christi?
People seeking clarity around anxiety, depression, or life transitions may find Christi Leyva’s approach fitting. She combines evidence-based methods like cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies with a warm, client-centered style that supports open dialogue and personal growth.
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Carolyn Kennedy-Anderson, MA, LPC, CPC-S, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience supporting individ...
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Carolyn Kennedy-Anderson, MA, LPC, CPC-S, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and youth through li...
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Who might be a good fit for Carolyn?
Individuals or couples navigating anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges may find alignment with the strategies and frameworks utilized by Carolyn Anderson. Her warm, collaborative style, grounded in approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, supports clients in taking small, meaningful steps toward lasting change.
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Bayo Owens is a dedicated Doctor of Nursing Practice and Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with profoun...
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Bayo Owens is a dedicated Doctor of Nursing Practice and Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with profound knowledge of ADHD, Bipolar, Anxiety, Depres...
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Who might be a good fit for Bayo?
People seeking clarity around managing mental health conditions or support navigating life transitions may find Bayo Owens’ approach fitting. His background in crisis intervention and holistic care, combined with experience in both psychotherapy and medication management, supports adults facing challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, and depression.
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"Very good experience, easy to talk to, and very responsive to medication questions." -jacob lalonde l. from CADr. Christo...
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"Very good experience, easy to talk to, and very responsive to medication questions." -jacob lalonde l. from CADr. Christopher Ko received his MD degree from Northwest...
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Who might be a good fit for Christopher?
People experiencing anxiety, depression, or challenges related to ADHD and addiction could benefit from Christopher Ko’s focused therapeutic work. His approach integrates a variety of evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques, while also offering medication management tailored to individual needs.
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Roxie Hogan is a Doctoral prepared - Board certified, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has provided evidence-base...
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Roxie Hogan is a Doctoral prepared - Board certified, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has provided evidence-based knowledge and practice for adult clients wi...
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Who might be a good fit for Roxie?
People seeking clarity around managing depression or anxiety or support navigating adulthood transitions may find Roxie Hogan’s approach fitting. Her use of evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques is tailored to help adults of various ages work toward individualized mental health goals.
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Kelli Sierras, LCSW is a highly skilled clinician with over 10 years of experience working with individuals facing depression, anx...
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Kelli Sierras, LCSW is a highly skilled clinician with over 10 years of experience working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use, and trau...
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Who might be a good fit for Kelli?
People experiencing anxiety or depression, or those wanting to strengthen coping skills, could benefit from Kelli Sierras’s focused therapeutic work. She integrates a strengths-based approach with evidence-based therapies like CBT and trauma-focused techniques to support clients at various stages of their personal growth.
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Shannon Sheridan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience guiding individuals, couples, and fa...
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Shannon Sheridan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through life’s most meaningful and d...
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Who might be a good fit for Shannon?
People seeking clarity around emotional challenges or support navigating major life transitions may find Shannon Sheridan’s approach fitting. Her compassionate, trauma-informed style emphasizes reconnecting with inner strength and resilience, especially for those facing anxiety, addiction, or relationship difficulties.
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Venita Ninemire, APN is a caring and skilled practitioner, certified in both family practice and in psychiatry and mental health. ...
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Venita Ninemire, APN is a caring and skilled practitioner, certified in both family practice and in psychiatry and mental health. Venita has over 7 years of practice experienc...
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Who might be a good fit for Venita?
People experiencing anxiety or those wanting to strengthen coping skills could benefit from Venita Ninemire’s focused therapeutic work. Her compassionate approach integrates evidence-based methods like CBT and mindfulness to support individuals and families managing the complexities of mental health across the lifespan.
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