Female therapists in Salinas, CA
Browse Female therapists in Salinas, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Female
Jennifer Neilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
I provide trauma-focused, person-centered psychotherapy; in-person office,, and online therapy sessions are available. I utilize an eclectic blend of modalities, such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Ego State Therapy(EST), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Salinas, CA
Online in Salinas, CA
Female
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)
Female
Laurie Moore
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, IFS, Certified Hypnotherapist, EMDR, Cyclical Pain Repatterning, Somatic, Expressive Arts
Caring-hearted, when painful experiences disrupt you, find peace.
Helping Good-Hearted Confident People Recover from a Life Shock!
If your life was disrupted by an unexpected experience and you cannot stop the cycles of self-doubt, sorrow or frustration, help is here. While you have achieved some success and happiness, a curve ball has changed your emotions. You wish for life to feel like a warm hug or uplifting event but instead you are exhausted from grief and perhaps, confusion. This leads to loneliness. You long to find peace.
27 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA (Online Only)
Female
Hailey Williford
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Hi, I'm Hailey! I know searching for a new therapist can be overwhelming, so let's stick to the basics! I specialize in treating ADHD, autism, OCD, PMDD, anxiety, and LGBTQ+ issues and exploration. I am queer and neurodivergent myself, so it is my mission to provide a space that feels affirming, safe, and understanding of your own unique experience. Whether you already know what you want out of therapy or are looking for direction, let's work together to explore your values and goals, and look at the behaviors that could be in the way of your best life.
3 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA (Online Only)
Female
Create You Therapy Services
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps individuals, couples, and families overcome life’s challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. My work is grounded in a strength-based, trauma-informed approach, honoring your resilience while supporting meaningful healing.
I specialize in trauma recovery and treat a range of mental health concerns using evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Therapy is personalized, goal-oriented, and collaborative—focused on addressing the root causes of distress while building practical skills for lasting change.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for transformation but unsure where to begin, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Together, we will create a safe, nonjudgmental space to heal past wounds, regain confidence, and move forward with clarity and purpose, one step at a time.
27 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.
Female therapists in Salinas, CA Statistics
Female therapists in Salinas, 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 (80%), Depression (65%), and Trauma and PTSD (63%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 90% |
Female |
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| 5% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 65% | Depression |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 53% | Stress |
| 48% | Loss or Grief |
| 47% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 47% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Men |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 23% | Asian |