Therapists in Ridgecrest, California CA
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Dr. Marco Fekrat
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist working with individuals and couples. My specialties include relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem issues, sexuality and working with the LGBTQ population. My goal is to help you better balance yourself in the present, day to day, and dive deep with you to understand the root cause. Truly effective therapy, in my view, happens when we are ready to look deeply and critically at our current situation, ready to make sustainable, and practical changes.
My work is active and focused. I will actively listen while utilizing direct questioning to fully understand core beliefs. I believe therapy can be both fun and rewarding. My goals are for you to regain better control of your symptoms and achieve your highest level of functioning as quickly as possible.
We’ll work together to help you re-ignite your passions, build healthier relationships, and uncover a more authentic self. I look forward to meeting you via a free phone/video consultation about what it is you see yourself as needing and deciding together if we would be a good fit.
15 Years Experience
Online in Ridgecrest, CA California (Online Only)
Hiroko Saeki, MA, LMFT, RDT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Drama Therapist
I believe in your resilience. I am a psychotherapist with specialized training in Drama Therapy. I will collaboratively work with you to help you create the changes you want in your life.
11 Years Experience
Online in Ridgecrest, CA California
Lana Theimer
Therapist, MA, MFT
Have you been wondering if it is possible to feel happy and appreciated in a relationship? Are you tired of going from relationship to relationship and never finding happiness? I can teach you strategies that can help you discover Joy in your relationships and actually have fun doing it.
28 Years Experience
Online in Ridgecrest, CA California
Margaret Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LPCC
In a world of one-size-fits-all therapy, my practice stands apart through deeply personalized care. I understand that your healing journey is uniquely yours, which is why I never rely on formulaic or cookie-cutter approaches. Instead, I create individualized treatment plans tailored specifically to your needs, history, and goals. I don't tell you what you should do—I help guide you to make the best decisions for yourself.
What sets my practice apart is my commitment to authentic connection and methods rooted in both research and lived experience. Research shows that the single variable correlating most strongly with successful therapy outcomes isn't the specific method used—it's whether you feel genuinely understood and emotionally safe with your therapist. I've built this kind of connection with clients across wildly different backgrounds and circumstances.
My approach blends evidence-based techniques (CBT, ACT, Coherence Therapy, clinical hypnosis) with mindfulness practices and what I call "a healthy dose of woo." I bring the wisdom of clinical training alongside the understanding that comes from my own healing journey, including my experience with parentification and the deep work of unlearning old patterns. This combination allows me to guide you with authentic confidence and practical insight—not just theoretical knowledge.
If you've felt unheard, dismissed, or exhausted by therapy that felt like checking boxes or repeating the same surface-level strategies, you've found a different kind of resource. Many of my clients come to me after years of talk therapy that addressed symptoms without getting to the root of what's creating their struggles. Through my "update your operating system" approach, we access the deeper patterns and beliefs that may have been overlooked in conventional therapy settings.
My style is warm, direct, and refreshingly real—no therapy-speak or pretentious analysis. I trust that when we create the right conditions, your own inner knowing will guide us exactly where we need to go. There's something almost magical about this work when we trust the process.
Consider contacting me if you:
- Are experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, trauma effects, or relationship struggles (rather than acute crises)
- Sense that your current patterns have roots you haven't fully explored or understood
- Are ready for an approach that gets to the "why" behind your struggles, not just symptom management
- Want to develop practical skills and deeper self-understanding to create lasting change
- Value a collaborative partnership where you're not being fixed or rescued, but genuinely supported
I particularly welcome clients who are curious, open to looking at their lives holistically, and ready to do the sometimes uncomfortable work of growth. If you want genuine understanding, practical tools, and someone who has your back as you navigate complex emotions and life challenges, we'll likely be a good match.
15 Years Experience
Online in Ridgecrest, CA California (Online Only)
Lori Karny
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
How are you managing during these challenging times... Are you depressed? Anxious? Struggling with relationship problems? I want to support you to explore psychological concerns or conflicts and help you to feel better able to cope with life challenges in new ways. In psychotherapy you can develop creative ways to face unique life challenges, identify new goals and passions -- and discover your personal autonomy.
37 Years Experience
Online in Ridgecrest, CA California (Online Only)
Ridgecrest, California therapists Statistics
Therapists in Ridgecrest, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (75%), Depression (62%), and Trauma and PTSD (59%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 75% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 62% | Depression |
| 59% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 49% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 47% | Stress |
| 45% | Loss or Grief |
| 43% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 54% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 24% | Christian |
| 23% | Hispanic / Latino |