Black / African American therapists in Ventura, California CA
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Serving Black / African American
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Edelman, LMFT, specializes in helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect emotionally after conflict or betrayal. Using evidence-based, attachment-focused therapy, she provides practical tools that create real, lasting change in relationships. Marina offers couples therapy, affair recovery, and premarital counseling in Culver City, Westlake Village, and virtually throughout California.
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**Personal Statement**
I am deeply passionate about helping couples find their way back to connection, safety, and genuine partnership. In my work, I use the Gottman Method alongside attachment-based approaches to give couples clear, research-supported tools that strengthen communication and rebuild trust. Having been married for 30 years myself, I bring both professional expertise and real-life understanding to the complex, meaningful work of sustaining long-term love.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ventura, CA
Online in Ventura, CA California
Serving Black / African American
Dana Fogel-Stark
Therapist, M.S., LMFT
Welcome to my profile. My name is Dana Fogel-Stark and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorder and Couple/Relational Issues. I have been licensed as a psychotherapist for over 20 years and in full time private practice in the heart of Calabasas. My therapeutic approach is eclectic focused on both helping clients gain insight and awareness as to the origin and cause of their struggles as well as helping clients gain the tools and coping mechanisms needed to overcome their challenges. I believe that therapy is most effective when the therapeutic approach is tailored to the specific presenting issues that the client is facing. I create a personalized treatment approach with every new client based on their specific needs. I use Evidence Based Therapy to treat obsessive worries and ruminations, physical manifestations of anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, and struggles with perfectionism/performance anxiety. My passion for using CBT is that I get to witness significant improvement with clients in a short period of time. In addition to CBT I also use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention as well as teaching emotional intelligence in my work with clients. I look forward to working with you. Feel free to visit my website at Growwiththerapy.com
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ventura, CA
Online in Ventura, CA California
Serving Black / African American
Higher Sights Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences to have. We believe that each person has everything that they need within themselves to overcome even the most difficult challenges that life has to offer. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
We have a team of dedicated and trained psychotherapists that specialize in a variety of issues and use evidence-based treatment methods that are proven to be effective. Our counselors specialize in marital counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, family and other relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, and addiction/substance abuse. Our therapists use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and a combination of many more researched-based approaches specified for your unique needs. Together your clinician and you will develop a treatment plan to meet your changing needs so you can achieve any goal.
We believe that finding the right fit and connection with your therapist is essential to the success of therapy. We are dedicated to helping you find a clinician that you feel comfortable with and we emphasize a non-judgemental client-centered approach where we believe YOU are the expert of your life and we are here to support you in what areas you want to address. Our company thrives on consistently learning and growing with the developing world of treatment and knowledge and we hand-pick each of our therapists based off their compassion, knowledge, and desire to help you feel empowered and confident in your own life. Don't hesitate to text, call, or email with questions and visit us at HigherSightsCounseling.com to learn more!
16 Years Experience
Online in Ventura, CA California
Serving Black / African American
Stuart Kaplowitz / Serene Pathways Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, MFT
Like a volcano, 2 things tend to happen if we stuff our thoughts and feelings; we can explode or implode. We may blow up and we all know what that looks like. Other times though, we stuff what's on our mind, thinking it will just go away. It wont. In fact, doing this can lead to angst and depression. We can help you best address your needs. 30 of us here to offer specialized care. We all get stuck sometimes. You deserve support to address bumps in the road and help you through them.
33 Years Experience
Online in Ventura, CA California
Serving Black / African American
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Anxious, addicted, depressed people make decisions in life based on their feelings and they get worse, spiraling downward in emotional chaos and relational isolation. I help Marriages develop the emotional intelligence, relational intelligence, healthy communication, and constructive conflict resolution skills so the couple can rebuild intimacy and thrive!
8 Years Experience
Online in Ventura, CA California (Online Only)
Black / African American therapists in Ventura, California Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Ventura, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (82%), Depression (73%), and Trauma and PTSD (63%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 56% | Loss or Grief |
| 54% | Stress |
| 48% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 57% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 92% | Women |
| 81% | LGBTQ+ |
| 79% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 72% | Men |