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Therapists licensed in California, available online across the state

LPCC Therapists Available in Carlsbad

This page is for people in Carlsbad looking for a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who offers online therapy to California residents. Use this directory to compare counselors’ specialities, therapy approaches, and areas of experience, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, couples work, or teen issues. Remember a California license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location in California is not a barrier to working with you. Look for notes about population focus, modalities used, and whether the counselor lists experience with related medical or social concerns to find a better fit.

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  1. 1. Mary Ann Godefroy, LPCC, LPC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, coping, and growth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  2. 2. Stella Galarza De Saggese, LPCC

    40 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Seasoned California LPCC focused on healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

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  3. 3. Matthew Poje, LPCC, LPC

    20 years in practice · English · Male

    Trauma-focused support grounded in neuroscience

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Addictions · Grief · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

    Approaches Motivational Interviewing · Trauma-Focused Therapy

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  4. 4. Earl Barrios, LPCC

    38 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for anxiety, relationships, and trauma healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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  5. 5. Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    MD, LCPC, LPCC therapist helping rewrite life stories

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  6. 6. Nicole Martin, LPCC, LCPC

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    Nicole Martin - Licensed counselor for life change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing

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  7. 7. Ryan Lisman, LPCC

    5 years in practice · English · Male

    California LPCC specializing in trauma and LGBT issues

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Ryan Online sessions

  8. 8. Jason Wright, LPCC, LPC

    26 years in practice · English · Male

    Seasoned counselor for stress and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy

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  9. 9. Darcy Aviles, LPCC

    9 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC focused on relationships and recovery

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Career

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  10. 10. Carina Bedolla, LPCC, LMFT

    9 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC and LMFT focusing on trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse

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  11. 11. Zaya Kuykendall, LMHC, LPCC

    16 years in practice · English · Female

    Zaya Kuykendall guides life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression

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  12. 12. Summyr Harris, LPCC

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    Summyr Harris, California LPCC for relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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  13. 13. William Goldberg, LPCC, LMHC

    25 years in practice · English · Male

    Licensed therapist guiding recovery and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Sleeping · Depression

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  14. 14. Gladys Lopez, LPCC

    10 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Compassionate California LPCC for Life Changes

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes

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  15. 15. Dianna Dugger, LPCC

    12 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC supporting stress and life changes

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

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About professional clinical counselor therapy for people in Carlsbad

Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Carlsbad can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

166 therapists match this page, all of whom name professional clinical counselor among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.

What to compare

  • Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
  • Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
  • What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
  • Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
  • Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.

How online sessions work

Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.

Therapy in Carlsbad

Carlsbad has a population of about 114,746. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.

Common questions

What does an LPCC licence allow a counselor to do in California?

An LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) is credentialed to provide clinical mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy for individuals and groups. The licence indicates completion of required graduate training, supervised clinical hours, and passing of state exams. It authorizes practice across California for online clients, subject to professional and ethical standards.

How do I compare LPCCs if I live in Carlsbad and need a therapist who understands local issues?

Compare LPCCs by their stated experience with issues that matter to you, such as military families, college students, small-town or coastal community stressors, or local healthcare systems. Read profiles for mention of population focus, cultural competency, and examples of common presenting concerns. Licensure covers California, so also check therapy style and whether the counselor lists familiarity with resources near Carlsbad.

What questions should I ask an LPCC before starting online sessions?

Ask about the counselor’s primary therapy approaches, experience with your main concern, and typical session structure. Inquire how they handle crisis situations, their method for tracking progress, and whether they coordinate with other providers when needed. Confirm they are licensed in California and available to clients in Carlsbad before scheduling an initial session.

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