Therapists in California

Jacob Sims
Jacob Sims
Depression. Anxiety. Low self-esteem. Relational issues. These are common issues that people face when it comes to mental health challenges, which are enough to make life difficult. Chances are your relationships and most importantly your relationship with yourself have been greatly impacted by these factors. There’s this sense that something has to change, but you might not know where to begin. Together we embark on this journey of uncovering just how you got here and discovering where you want to go.

Salvador Resendez
Salvador Resendez
My approach to therapy is to help couples and men foster a safe, caring therapeutic relationship to help them thrive. I bring compassion and empathy from my own recovery to support healing and growth. My style is active and I will collaborate with you to tap into your identity, strengths, values, and interests in our work together to help you achieve your goals.

Erik Anderson
Erik Anderson
In my practice as a therapist I use the research on what works to help my clients get the outcomes they want: better relationships, managed anxiety, less depression and more control over life. I do not limit our work into any single modality but blend a variety of techniques to tailor my approach for each individual. I draw influence from cognitive behavioral, humanistic and dynamic psychotherapy. Therapy is a place to develop and apply philosophy to get to a different place than we are able to get on our own. I’m excited to join you!

Bryan Hartzell
Bryan Hartzell
Being a man never came with a manual. No sense of direction led to feeling lost, confused, stressed, not understood, and even angry. You just want to feel heard by someone who gets it, while taking impactful steps to create the life you’ve wanted for so long.
I coach and mentor you to create the masculinity you seek. I make therapy a space to workshop new perspectives, and forge newfound resiliency. I lead a path to find strength in compassion, kindness, and composure.
I know how hard it is, as a man, to admit you need help. Even more so to ask for it. I won’t judge or criticize. You can thrive with a men’s issues therapist who wants nothing more than to help you be all that you can, and more.

Erik Karff
Erik Karff
I work with primarily men who are struggling with self-esteem, pervasive self-critics, loss, and social anxiety. Many of my clients are identified as gay, queer, and QTPOC.

Dexter Mai
Dexter Mai
In my integrated approach to trauma therapy, I seamlessly weave Brainspotting and evidence-based talk therapy to provide comprehensive support for clients. Drawing on the power of Brainspotting, I guide clients in identifying and processing trauma through the activation of specific “brainspots,” while leveraging the insights and techniques of talk therapy to foster deeper introspection and cognitive reframing. I target both the neurological and psychological aspects of trauma, and facilitate a holistic healing journey. My practice prioritizes creating a collaborative and empathetic space, where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to navigate their healing process with self-awareness and newfound strength.

Framework Associates
Framework Associates
At some point in life, we all experience a moment when we question whether we’re on the best path forward. Perhaps a relationship feels unfulfilling, we’re not advancing in our career the way we’d hoped, or we’re feeling unsure about a decision.
Framework Associates strives to provide affordable, accessible psychological services from exceptionally qualified therapists. Through years of specialized training, our therapists have discovered how to help you create the life you want. Together, we’ll unlock ways for you to feel happier, more balanced, and better connected to your authentic self and others.

Dr. Anthony Flynn
Dr. Anthony Flynn
Dr. Flynn uses evidence-based models like CBT and ACT, emphasizing relationship factors and exploring systemic influences on clients’ experiences. He helps clients develop skills to meet needs and respond to stressors, including structural impediments to wellness.
His experience spans ages 17-101, including college students, unhoused people, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ communities. Since 2018, he’s practiced in various settings, including outpatient psychotherapy, inpatient health psychology, and gender-affirming care.
Dr. Flynn researches health disparities, ethics, and psychotherapy effectiveness. He enjoys travel, nature, motorcycling, and family time. Currently working under Dr. Enrique Gracian’s supervision while completing licensure.

Karen Baker
Karen Baker
I work with individuals, couples and families to heal the obstacles to connection, with themselves and eachother, in order to live the fullest expression of their lives.
My therapeutic approach draws upon body-basded therapies and wisdom traditions as well as depth psychology. Together we will explore your life through five distinct elements: mind, body, spirit, community, and environment, with attention to both your suffering and your goals.
I am available and excited to begin helping you. Are you ready?

AJ Rich
AJ Rich
Many difficulties stem from our relationships, with both ourselves and others. My work with men is direct, yet warm, empathetic, & understanding. Together we navigate how to process the blocks obstructing your view & ability to move forward. We will explore life events from the past, as behavior patterns emerge in the here-and-now. As this self-awareness develops, clients can lead more joyful & connected lives. I cater sessions to each unique individual using real-life examples & the material you provide to deepen your own understanding of YOU. Complimentary consultation visit is available to all prospective clients. AJ is employed & supervised by Marina Chatterton, LCSW #26126

Chloe Bean
Chloe Bean
I am an EMDR trauma therapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in training who works with anxious overachievers and trauma survivors who are ready for authentic relationships with themselves, their bodies, and others. Clients may come in with recurring relationship issues, burnout, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, career/creativity blocks, low self esteem, chronic pain, experiences of abuse, suicidal ideation, and body image concerns. I support clients in finding their clarity, freedom, and inner voice to reconnect with their life force energy in order to move through difficult experiences. My goal is to help clients feel less alone and more connected to the world around them…it is possible!

Fabrice Paracuellos
Fabrice Paracuellos
I view therapy as being invited to explore ourselves in a welcoming way with someone with kindness who shares knowledge about how we function as humans, so we can gain an understanding for how we have functioned, what we need to thrive, and then thrive. This is self-worth and mastery. And with it comes our being more loving toward toward others and toward ourselves.

Daniel Dryden
Daniel Dryden
Like water carving rocks, we are shaped by our surroundings and where we come from. I grew up in rural Alaska surrounded by a vast expanse of towering mountains and large glacial rivers. I worked for many years as a wilderness guide, experiential educator and wilderness therapist. Dramatic seasonal changes in light, temperature, and landscape taught me that stillness exists within the extremes. I work from a perspective that combines modern neuroscience, interpersonal neurobiology, internal family systems, eco therapy and eastern mysticism. Among other things I am a father, carpenter, adventurer and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist (KAP). Please feel free to reach out for a free 15 min consultation through my website.

Connor Moss
Connor Moss
I offer client centered, humanistic, and solutions oriented therapy for individuals and couples in Oakland, CA and online anywhere in California. I love helping people move through difficult patterns and emotions in their lives to emerge on the other side stronger and more engaged in their lives.

Dr. Jim Coil
Dr. Jim Coil
As an interactive, solution-focused therapist, my approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I wish to support each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. I specialize in in individual, couples and family therapy addressing mood disorders, trauma and conflict using cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally focused therapies. Specialties include mood disorders, trauma, and addiction.
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Recommended Qualifications
We recommend therapists who hold a minimum of a Master’s level education (in North America), Level 4 credentials (in the UK), a degree and ACA Level 2 qualifications (in Australia) in a relevant discipline (e.g., clinical or counselling psychology, therapeutic counselling, social work), along with membership, licensure, and accreditation with an appropriate governing body or professional organization.
