Women's Issues therapists in Salinas, CA
Browse Women's Issues therapists in Salinas, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Jennifer Neilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Are you living the life you always imagined you would? Are you feeling fulfilled? Are your relationships with yourself and others healthy and meaningful?
It takes a lot of courage to reach out when you need some help, and I look forward to supporting you and working with you on this journey together.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Salinas, CA
Online in Salinas, CA
Laurie Moore
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, IFS, Certified Hypnotherapist, EMDR, Cyclical Pain Repatterning, Somatic, Expressive Arts
Sensitivities, strength, expectations, realities unique to women are safe here. I will be your witness and your support to
sort through and re-navigate as you see best for you.
27 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA (Online Only)
Stephanie A. Carson
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.S., LMFT
Let's face it - being a woman is no small task! Whether you are struggling with fertility issues, relationship issues, health issues, or in the transformative stage of perimenopause/menopause, you deserve to be heard, seen, and understood. Contact me today so we can get started on your journey of self-discovery and self-love, no matter your stage in life!
28 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA
Shauni Kawelo
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
I specialize in supporting women as they navigate the unique challenges and transitions that can arise across different stages of life. Whether it involves identity, relationships, self-worth, life transitions, or societal pressures, I provide a supportive space to explore these experiences with honesty and clarity. Together, we work to build confidence, strengthen boundaries, and foster a deeper sense of self, empowering clients to move forward with intention and resilience.
2 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA
Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We offer supportive care for women navigating identity, relationships, boundaries, life transitions, and systemic stressors. We explore how gender, culture, and lived experience impact mental health while centering empowerment and self-trust. Our approach is affirming, collaborative, and trauma-informed.
7 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.
Women's Issues therapists in Salinas, CA Statistics
Women's Issues therapists in Salinas, CA average 14 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (40%), and Somatic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 84% |
Female |
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| 11% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 40% | Somatic Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 78% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Men |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 28% | Asian |