Life Changes Therapists Available in El Monte
This page is for adults in El Monte looking for online therapists who work with life changes. Use it to compare clinicians by their approaches, areas of focus, and communication style. Look for therapists who mention transitions such as career shifts, relationship changes, parenthood, grief, or retirement. All therapists listed are licensed in California; a state license covers the whole state, so being elsewhere in California is not a barrier to working with them online. Read therapist profiles to see who matches your needs and contact them to ask about fit and next steps.
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1. Nathalie Contro, LMFT
Collaborative LMFT for relationships and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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2. Susan Sheldon, LMFT
Experienced California marriage and family therapist
Works with Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes
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3. Matthew Esselstrom, LMFT
California LMFT with 22 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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4. Kendall Jones, LCSW
Compassionate therapist guiding personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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5. Mark Burns, LMFT
Affirming therapy for men, relationships, and life transitions
Works with LGBT · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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6. Cynthia Rumford-Jones, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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7. Menachem Stulberger, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT specializing in relationships and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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8. Alejandro Holguin, LCSW
Compassionate, evidence-based support for lasting emotional balance
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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9. Eugene Yamamoto, LCSW
California LCSW for stress and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · Coaching
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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10. Alexander "Alex" Dannin, LMFT
LMFT guiding relationships and life transitions
Works with Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Coaching · Stress, Anxiety
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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11. Dr. Frederick Smoot, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for relationships and transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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12. Dr. David Sommers, LCSW
California LCSW with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · Relationship · Family
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy
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13. Karen Ann Marshalleck, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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14. Katherine Eldean, LMFT
Katherine Eldean, California LMFT focused on relationships and stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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15. Mary Ann Godefroy, LPCC, LPC
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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About life changes therapy for people in El Monte
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 El Monte can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,737 therapists match this page, all of whom name life changes 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 El Monte
El Monte has a population of about 109,450. 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
How do I know which therapist is right for the kind of life change I’m facing?
Check therapist descriptions for specific experience with your type of transition, such as divorce, career change, or becoming a parent. Compare their therapeutic approaches and any notes about working with adults in similar situations. Reach out and ask directly about their experience with your issue and how they typically support clients through that particular change.
Can a therapist licensed in California work with me if I live in El Monte but want online sessions?
Yes. A California license allows clinicians to offer services to clients anywhere in the state. Therapists on this page provide online care to people in El Monte. Confirm with the therapist that they are currently accepting new online clients and ask about the formats they use, such as video or phone.
What should I expect when starting therapy for major life transitions?
Therapy for life changes often begins with an assessment of your current situation and goals. A therapist may help you process emotions, build coping skills, and plan practical steps. Expect a mix of talking, goal-setting, and skill practice. Ask prospective therapists how they measure progress and what a typical early session covers for transition-related work.
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