Behavioral therapists in Salinas, CA
Browse Behavioral therapists in Salinas, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Behavioral
Kayzim Suárez-Reyes
Psychologist, PhD
I'm a bilingual and bicultural psychologist that helps clients with diagnostic clarification, therapeutic guidance, and provides executive functioning coaching for ADHD/Autism. I have a lot of experience with neurodivergence and common co-occurring disorders such as trauma, depression and anxiety. Creative approaches based on you as an individual, mixed with evidence based interventions, are used to create a treatment plan for your particular needs. This is my vocation and passion!
19 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA (Online Only)
Behavioral
Greg Whittaker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I have over 30 years experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping people work towards more satisfying relationships. Because there are less male therapists, I appreciate the opportunity to share a male perspective on working through life's issues. Please read through my profile to see the other areas I have experience in.
39 Years Experience
In-Person Near Salinas, CA
Behavioral
Tendril Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
At Tendril Therapy, we believe growth happens in spaces that feel safe, supportive, and genuinely human. Like tendrils in nature gently finding their way toward light, we see healing as a gradual, organic process of connection and expansion. Our work honors each person’s unique story, supporting clients as they move toward deeper self-understanding, meaningful change, and a more connected way of being.
7 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA
Behavioral
A Place of Growth
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
At A Place of Growth we have multiple therapists available to work with you to develop the tools you need to grow. We provide therapy to children over 10 ages 0-17, adults, and couples counseling. We provide individual, family, and couples therapy in San Diego.
15 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA
Behavioral
Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Life can feel so heavy when anxiety won’t let your mind rest, when fear wakes you at night, or when stress and self-doubt erode your confidence and faith. When burnout creeps in and relationships begin to crack, holding it all together can start to feel overwhelming.
At Rising Calm Center, we understand that weight. Our Christian counselors help young professionals, couples, and families find calm, rebuild trust, and walk in the peace Jesus promised—rather than performing under the pressures this world demands.
We integrate faith-based wisdom with evidence-based care, drawing from CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, Gottman, EFT, Narrative Therapy, trauma-informed work, tapping, and breathwork. This combination helps you retrain your nervous system, heal emotional and spiritual wounds, and live with genuine peace.
Clients often come to us struggling with anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, grief, burnout, relationship conflict, or a sense of spiritual disconnection. Here, you’ll find compassion, honesty, and practical tools to feel safe in your body and centered in your spirit again.
What we offer:
• Free consultations for new clients — relief can start now
• Same-week availability, including evenings (Mon–Thu until 8 p.m.)
• Sliding-scale rates for affordable care
• In-person, telehealth, or phone sessions
You don’t have to face the storm alone. There is calm on the other side—and together, we can find it.
14 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA
Salinas is the county seat of Monterey County and the birthplace of John Steinbeck, a city with a majority Latino population deeply rooted in the agricultural economy of the Salinas Valley, and a mental health landscape shaped by the significant challenges of agricultural labor, immigration stress, gang violence in some neighborhoods, and limited access to culturally and linguistically appropriate care. Spanish-language therapy is essential here, and the demand for bilingual practitioners who understand the specific stressors of farmworker and immigrant community life significantly outpaces supply. Natividad Medical Center, a county-run hospital, provides some behavioral health services, and community health organizations supplement what is a relatively limited private therapy sector. Common therapy concerns include trauma, family separation stress, anxiety, depression, and the intergenerational challenges faced by a community navigating the intersection of a demanding agricultural economy and evolving cultural identity.
Behavioral Therapy therapists in Salinas, CA Statistics
Behavioral Therapy therapists in Salinas, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (92%), Depression (79%), and Trauma and PTSD (67%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
49%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 92% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 79% | Depression |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 59% | Stress |
| 58% | Loss or Grief |
| 56% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 35% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Men |
| 37% | Black / African American |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |