Play therapists in Monterey, CA
Browse Play therapists in Monterey, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Azmaira Maker, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience and received my Ph.D. from University of Michigan in both the child and adult tracks. In my practice, I have a highly experienced team who provide integrated, multidisciplinary, and holistic care for children, families, adolescents, college students, and adults. We collaborate closely with you to address your unique and multiple needs. We offer therapy and counseling, assessments, neurofeedback, expressive arts therapy, behavioral interventions, and in-home and in-school support. Our mission is to provide effective and evidence based interventions to empower you to be the best person you can be.
28 Years Experience
Online in Monterey, CA
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Rachel Thomasian
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
With over 15 years of clinical experience, I support clients in deepening self-understanding, strengthening emotional well-being, and creating more fulfilling relationships. My work focuses on helping people move beyond limiting beliefs and patterns that no longer serve them, so they can build healthier habits, greater self-compassion, and a stronger sense of purpose.
I believe growth is possible at every stage of life. Whether someone is navigating a transition, healing from past experiences, or striving toward personal or relational goals, I’m honored to walk alongside them as they move toward lasting change and a life that feels more aligned and satisfying.
19 Years Experience
Online in Monterey, CA
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Robyn Holmes-Cannon
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
In the therapeutic process, I work to create a space that is accepting, warm, collaborative and empowering. The process is interactive and engaging often leading to spontaneous insights, fresh solutions, grounding and greater self-cofidence.
25 Years Experience
Online in Monterey, CA
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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
Online in Monterey, CA
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Jaclyn Epstein-Calvert
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
I believe that therapy is most powerful when it feels human, collaborative, and grounded in real life. My work is guided by a deep respect for the complexity of people’s experiences and the relationships that shape us. I am especially passionate about supporting adults and parents as they navigate stress, identity shifts, and the emotional challenges that often come with family life.
With a background in both education and psychotherapy, I bring a developmental and neuroscience-informed lens to my work, helping clients better understand their emotional patterns and nervous system responses. My goal is to create a space where people feel genuinely understood, supported, and empowered to move toward greater clarity, connection, and resilience.
11 Years Experience
Online in Monterey, CA
Play Therapy therapists in Monterey, CA Statistics
Play Therapy therapists in Monterey, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (78%), Child or Adolescent Issues (70%), and Depression (68%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
62%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 92% |
In Person and Online |
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| 8% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 78% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 70% | Child or Adolescent Issues |
| 68% | Depression |
| 62% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 57% | Self Esteem |
| 54% | ADHD |
| 51% | Parenting |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 84% | Teen |
| 70% | Children |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 30% | Christian |
| 27% | Middle Eastern |