Therapists in Ventura, California CA
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Melanie Simms
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I believe that everyone is capable of change. However, we must believe in our worth and treat ourselves with kindness in order to create that change. If life feels hard right now, that's because it is! The bodies and brains that we have were not built for the world we currently live in. Everyone grows up in an environment where their needs were not perfectly met. The ways we dealt with those unmet needs as children become unhealthy coping strategies in adulthood. With conscious effort, reflection, and practice, we can heal those wounds and learn better strategies. That's what therapy is for and I am here to help!
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Ventura, CA 93003
Online in Ventura, CA California
Bruce L. Whitney
Psychologist, Ph.D., QME
Personal wellbeing is the key to life. That can be compromised in many ways by our past and present life experiences. Every day we struggle in our relationships, our jobs, within our family interactions, and even at school. I can help you unravel, understand, and heal these issues. Free consultation
37 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ventura, CA
Online in Ventura, CA California
Kristin Robert
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
I came to this work through a deep respect for the complexity of human experience and the ways people adapt in order to survive. Over the years, I have seen how pain, loss, and conflict can quietly shape a person’s inner world, often long before they have language for it. I am continually moved by the courage it takes to look at these experiences honestly and to ask for support when something no longer feels sustainable.
What draws me to this work is the opportunity to sit with people at meaningful crossroads in their lives. I value conversations that are real, reflective, and grounded, and I believe healing happens not through quick answers, but through understanding, presence, and trust built over time. I approach therapy with curiosity and humility, holding space for complexity rather than certainty.
At a personal level, I believe in accountability without shame, depth without intensity for its own sake, and care that respects autonomy. I am committed to showing up thoughtfully and consistently, honoring the responsibility that comes with being invited into someone’s inner life. This work matters to me because it offers the possibility of greater clarity, connection, and integrity, both within ourselves and in how we relate to others.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ventura, CA
Online in Ventura, CA California
Counseling Center for Sexual Health
Therapist
Counseling Center for Sexual Health specializes in sex therapy in Westlake Village and caters to the entire continuum of sexually-related issues. With a specialized focus on sexual addiction treatment, we offer compassionate and empathic services in a safe, confidential environment.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ventura, CA
Sloane Fabricius
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Supervisor
My hope and intent is for you to feel heard, seen, supported and hopeful about you and your circumstances. Van Gogh said it best, "I feel there is nothing more truly artistic than loving people." Our creative collaboration will equip you in getting your needs met in healthy ways.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ventura, CA
Online in Ventura, CA California
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Edelman, LMFT, specializes in helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect emotionally after conflict or betrayal. Using evidence-based, attachment-focused therapy, she provides practical tools that create real, lasting change in relationships. Marina offers couples therapy, affair recovery, and premarital counseling in Culver City, Westlake Village, and virtually throughout California.
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**Personal Statement**
I am deeply passionate about helping couples find their way back to connection, safety, and genuine partnership. In my work, I use the Gottman Method alongside attachment-based approaches to give couples clear, research-supported tools that strengthen communication and rebuild trust. Having been married for 30 years myself, I bring both professional expertise and real-life understanding to the complex, meaningful work of sustaining long-term love.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ventura, CA
Online in Ventura, CA California
Danielle Walker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Hi, I’m Danielle Walker. I’m a licensed therapist who works with people navigating anxiety, trauma, codependency, attachment challenges, and relationship concerns. I believe everyone deserves a safe, supportive space to share what’s on their mind—even the things that feel too heavy, confusing, or unspoken. My role is to walk alongside you as you find relief, clarity, and a stronger sense of self.
7 Years Experience
Online in Ventura, CA California (Online Only)
Lauren Daniels
Music Therapist, MLIS, MT-BC
As a board-certified music therapist, with over 15 years experience, I provide a safe, supportive, and creative space for addressing stress, anxiety, work and relationship issues and self-care - using music therapeutically as the catalyst for psycho-emotional expression.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ventura, CA
Online in Ventura, CA California
Sara Markham MA, MFT Sara Markham
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Through an accepting and supportive guidance, I work together with adults, teenagers, and families using proven therapeutic techniques to provide solutions to their concerns. I empower clients to clarify goals and guide them to communicate more effectively and feel better in their relationships.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ventura, CA
New Beginnings Counseling Center (NBCC)
Pre-Licensed Professional
At New Beginnings Counseling Center's (NBCC) Donald J. Willfong Community Counseling Center, we are deeply committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges with compassionate, accessible, and culturally attuned mental health care. For over 50 years, our nonprofit clinic has been a cornerstone of the Santa Barbara community, offering confidential counseling and therapeutic services that empower people to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Our diverse team of masters- and doctoral-level counselors — supported by experienced clinical supervisors — provides evidence-informed therapy in a traineeship setting, helping clients explore life transitions, relationship concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, compulsive behaviors, substance use challenges, stress, anger management, isolation, and more. We offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling, available both in person and through telehealth to meet the varied needs of our community.
We believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health support, regardless of financial means. That’s why we provide one of the most affordable sliding-scale fee structures in the region — many clients pay less than $15 per session — and we never turn anyone away due to inability to pay. Counseling is available in both English and Spanish.
In addition to our clinical services, New Beginnings is dedicated to fostering community well-being through training the next generation of clinicians, integrating trauma-informed practices, and ensuring that our services are responsive, respectful, and strength-based. Our mission is to help individuals not just cope, but truly thrive, by supporting their emotional growth, resilience, and overall wellness.
We warmly welcome you to begin your journey toward healing and self-discovery with us.
66 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ventura, CA
Online in Ventura, CA California
Ventura, California therapists Statistics
Therapists in Ventura, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (76%), Depression (62%), and Trauma and PTSD (58%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 40% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 76% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 62% | Depression |
| 58% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 49% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 48% | Stress |
| 45% | Loss or Grief |
| 43% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 54% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 23% | Christian |