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Clients often describe me as warm, approachable, and easy to talk to. I aim to create a supportive and engaging space where you feel safe to be emotionally open, while also bringing a sense of ease.
At the core of my style is curiosity. I’m drawn to the “why” - why we feel, think, and respond to life the way we do. I take a holistic and at times existential approach, exploring not just immediate challenges, but the deeper patterns, life transitions, and questions of meaning that shape your experience.
I draw from a wide range of personal and professional experiences, including working directly with and overseeing a large and diverse group of clients. This allows me to adapt different techniques and perspectives to support growth, insight, and lasting change. Throughout the process, I remain thoughtful, engaged, and focused on what will be most helpful for you.
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) with experience supporting neurodiverse children and their families through DIR/Floortime, parent coaching, and mental health services since 2020. My practice is grounded in warmth, curiosity, and respect for each client’s unique strengths. I’m committed to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and build meaningful paths forward. I look forward to offering a supportive, collaborative space where you can feel understood and empowered.
I am a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist actively working in the field since 2019. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Jose State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Palo Alto University. I work with a wide range of Clients and diagnoses dealing with topics around coping with life changes, anxiety/stress, depression, mood, relationships, sex, trauma, anger, and harm (to name a few).
I view therapy as a collaborative process with an overall goal of wellness. I look forward to exploring what wellness looks like for you and outlining the steps to get there. My focus is creating a safe space and providing support at whatever pace works for you through a trauma-informed, culturally humble, client-centered lens!
My name is Mariana Nogueira, LCSW, and I am a bilingual therapist with over a decade of experience working with individuals and families navigating trauma, grief, immigration, chronic illness, and major life transitions. I received my Master’s in Social Work from California State University, Sacramento, and have extensive training in trauma-focused therapies and mindfulness-based approaches.
Over the years, I have worked in hospice care, hospital settings, cancer centers, community mental health, and with immigrant and undocumented communities. These experiences have deeply shaped my commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapy.
I specialize in supporting adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, identity transitions, or who feel caught between cultures.
My name is Melissa Donate, LMFT, my passion is helping people navigate the difficulties of life. I am bilingual (English/Spanish) se habla Español. My specialty is working with children, youth, adults, LGBTQ+, and underrepresented communities experiencing depression and anxiety by providing a Person Centered approach with CBT/DBT and attachment foundations.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with private, county, and healthcare system experience. My experience ranges from children to adults and I have specialized training in Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Currently, I see couples and adults. I treat general mood disorders, anxiety disorders, postpartum, and phase of life.
Anxiety and perfectionism have turned your mind into a battleground. Your inner critic nitpicks every interaction, leaving you exhausted by thoughts of “Damnit, why can’t I just be better!” Painful memories get louder, no matter how hard you try to ignore them. Daily invalidations of your Latina, queer, or immigrant identity sting, and you feel isolated as you keep your suffering to yourself. You’ve tried everything: doom scrolling, drinking, and self-help books, but nothing has worked. You're left feeling hopeless and weighed down.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, my educational experiences includes an MA in Counseling Psychology as well as a BA in Psychology. Along with my psychological background, I bring over 30 years of experience and education helping individuals in various school and ministry settings which includes a Certificate in Women's ministry. With this experience, I've gained valuable insights and understanding that has greatly impacted my ability to support clients on their therapeutic journey.
Each person has an innate ability to reach their full potential. As a psychotherapist, I would like to support you in creating the life that you want for yourself. I had worked with individuals, families, and couples with various backgrounds. Although I specialize in supporting individuals who have difficulty with anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, life transitions, and self-esteem, I am thrilled to collaborate with anyone who is ready to enhance their quality of life.
Hello I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing in the field of Social Work for over 30 years. I have worked with many different people from a variety of cultures. I have helped both children, adolescents and adults with various concerns from criminal behaviors, addiction, maladaptive behaviors, and mental illness. I have helped people change their behavior and thinking so they can reach their potential, achieve their goals and heal emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
I serve people who are struggling with thinking or behavioral patterns that are impacting their emotional, physical and spiritual health. I have expertise working with those struggling with addiction or who have a criminal background or suffer from various mental health issues. For example depression, anxiety, relationship issues or communication. I am very strong and very adept in working with children, adolescents , and communication with parents. I am skilled in providing parenting skills.
I have experience with couples and family therapy. I use a systems approach to healing .


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