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LCSW Therapists Available in San Buenaventura

This page lists LCSW therapists who are available to clients in San Buenaventura and licensed in California. Use this directory if you want a clinical social worker offering online therapy across the state. Compare each therapist’s areas of focus, therapeutic approaches, experience with specific concerns, and the kinds of clients they work with. A California license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location inside California is not a barrier to working with you. Read profiles to find a clinician whose style and specialties match your needs before reaching out to book an initial conversation.

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  1. 1. Joseph Tillman, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    LCSW with 40 years supporting emotional healing

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

    Continue with Joseph Online sessions

  2. 2. Lynn Vinson, LCSW

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced LCSW for adult mental health

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

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

    Continue with Lynn Online sessions

  3. 3. Kendall Jones, LCSW

    25 years in practice · English · Male

    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)

    Continue with Kendall Online sessions

  4. 4. Nicole Valadao, LCSW

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    California LCSW focused on stress and LGBTQ+ care

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Career · Depression · Compassion fatigue

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing

    Continue with Nicole Online sessions

  5. 5. Shawn Strohfus, LCSW

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Shawn Strohfus, LCSW for stress and mood

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression

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  6. 6. Melissa Fletcher, LCSW, CSW

    12 years in practice · English · Female

    Direct, supportive therapy focused on real-life change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Parenting · Depression · Coping with life changes

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

    Continue with Melissa Online sessions

  7. 7. Patricia Riley, LCSW

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    California LCSW supporting relationships and life changes

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing

    Continue with Patricia Online sessions

  8. 8. Romeo Flora-Gomez, LCSW

    25 years in practice · English · Male

    Licensed LCSW supporting LGBTQ+ and relationship health

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

    Continue with Romeo Online sessions

  9. 9. Christine Piddington, LCSW

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for grief, stress, and life transitions

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

    Approaches Existential Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy

    Continue with Christine Online sessions

  10. 10. Dr. David Sommers, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    California LCSW with 40 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · Relationship · Family

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy

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  11. 11. Robyn Peace, LCSW

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    LCSW specializing in trauma and parenting

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Parenting

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  12. 12. Lorena Silva, LCSW

    3 years in practice · English, Spanish, Portuguese · Female

    Warm, collaborative LCSW for adults

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Lorena Online sessions

  13. 13. Sophia Dyer, LCSW

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem

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

    Continue with Sophia Online sessions

  14. 14. Federico Godina, LCSW

    7 years in practice · English · Male

    California LCSW specializing in stress and trauma

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

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

    Continue with Federico Online sessions

  15. 15. Eugene Yamamoto, LCSW

    30 years in practice · English · Male

    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

    Continue with Eugene Online sessions

About clinical social worker therapy for people in San Buenaventura

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 San Buenaventura can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

989 therapists match this page, all of whom name clinical social worker 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 San Buenaventura

San Buenaventura has a population of about 110,763. 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 LCSW do compared with other mental health licenses?

An LCSW is trained in clinical assessment, psychotherapy, case management, and social systems. They often address individual therapy and practical life challenges, like housing, work, or family systems. When comparing providers on this page, look at clinical focus, therapy modalities, and experience with your presenting concern to see how an LCSW’s training fits your needs.

Can I work with an LCSW if I live in San Buenaventura but want online-only sessions?

Yes. Therapists listed here hold California licenses that allow them to provide telehealth services to people in San Buenaventura. Review each profile for details on whether they offer video, phone, or messaging options, and whether they note any restrictions on the types of clients they accept for online-only care.

What should I compare when choosing between multiple LCSWs on this page?

Compare their stated specialties, therapeutic approaches, populations served, and any mentioned experience with issues like trauma, depression, anxiety, or family work. Also check notes on session formats and whether they emphasize short-term goals or ongoing therapy. Use initial consultations to assess fit and communication style before deciding.

Other reasons people in San Buenaventura look for a therapist

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