Play therapists in Stockton, CA
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Nina Marikian
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
Life can leave you feeling shaken—betrayal, relational abuse, or divorce can erode trust, shake your sense of self, and make relationships feel unsafe. It’s normal to feel hurt, frustrated, or unsure how to move forward, and you don’t have to navigate this alone.
I also specialize in sex therapy and intimacy work. Whether sexual desire feels distant, connection feels confusing, or intimacy brings anxiety, we can explore what’s getting in the way and work toward sexual confidence, satisfying closeness, and authentic connection.
In a supportive, nonjudgmental space, we’ll address the patterns holding you back, strengthen boundaries, improve communication, and take practical steps toward safer, more fulfilling relationships and intimacy—so you can feel heard, valued, and connected again.
3 Years Experience
Online in Stockton, CA
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Brad Gilmore
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
You are wanting to get from where you are now to a different and better place. You know what you want - have always wanted - but nothing has worked. In therapy, I provide a bridge to get you there.
7 Years Experience
Online in Stockton, CA
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Misty Johnson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW
Are you experiencing communication challenges in your relationships? Challenges with sex or intimacy? Are you questioning or exploring gender and sexuality? I am here to support you and offer you tools and a place to process your current experience. I provide a safe space to explore who you are becoming and to discern old thought patterns that are no longer of service. I provide a healing space free of judgement and offer tools that you can immediately integrate into your current experience. I will collaborate with you and work with the intersections of your unique experience.
8 Years Experience
Online in Stockton, CA
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Nathan Ely, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT
I first got my start in ministry working as a worship leader and musician, and later in the private and public schools as a teacher. These experiences opened my eyes to the need for people of all ages to find healing through difficult experiences. My therapy career began in the private practice setting and then I worked at a clinic as a child and family therapist for several years before starting my own practice. My specialization and training is in working with couples, kids and families and individuals. Currently, I'm an EMDR certified therapist which is one of the best evidence based trauma recovery models for those wanting to move through painful experiences and find healing from trauma. My goal is to walk with you on the healing journey and help you understand how to have a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
8 Years Experience
Online in Stockton, CA
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Nes Pinar Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
My practice is especially supportive for people navigating transitions, burnout, identity shifts, or the quiet sense that something in life needs to change. I bring steadiness, creativity, and a deep respect for your lived experience, offering a space where you don’t have to perform or hold it all together. You get to arrive as you are, and we move at a pace that feels safe, honest, and sustainable. If you’re longing for clarity, connection, or a more spacious relationship with yourself, I’m here to walk with you as you find your way forward.
15 Years Experience
Online in Stockton, CA
Stockton has one of the highest rates of poverty and violent crime among California's major cities, and therapists here frequently work with community-level trauma, economic stress, and the psychological effects of chronic violence exposure in a city that faced serious challenges including municipal bankruptcy in 2012. The city is remarkably diverse — with large Hispanic, Cambodian, Filipino, and Hmong communities — making multilingual and culturally informed therapists essential to meaningful mental health access. San Joaquin General Hospital and Dameron Hospital provide institutional resources alongside community clinics serving underserved populations. The University of the Pacific's psychology programs supply some clinical training to the region, though therapist density remains lower than in comparable California cities.
Play Therapy therapists in Stockton, CA Statistics
Play Therapy therapists in Stockton, 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 (84%), Depression (74%), and Child or Adolescent Issues (71%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
61%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 10% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 89% |
In Person and Online |
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| 11% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 71% | Child or Adolescent Issues |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 58% | Parenting |
| 58% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 79% | Teen |
| 74% | Children |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 29% | Asian |
| 29% | Middle Eastern |