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Therapists licensed in California, available online across the state

LPCC Therapists Available in Sunnyvale

This page lists Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) who are licensed in California and available to clients in Sunnyvale. Use it if you are looking for a licensed clinician who provides counseling online across the state. Compare each therapist’s areas of focus, therapeutic approaches, client populations, and communication methods. A California license covers the whole state, so the fact a therapist is available to clients in Sunnyvale does not mean they must live or work there. Read profiles to find clinicians whose specialties and style match your needs before reaching out to inquire further.

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  1. 1. 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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  2. 2. 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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  3. 3. 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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  4. 4. 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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  5. 5. 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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  6. 6. Ryan Collier, LPCC

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC supporting growth and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD

    Continue with Ryan Online sessions

  7. 7. Joel Mackey, LPCC, LMHC

    3 years in practice · English · Male

    Licensed counselor for stress and relationships

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

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  8. 8. Rita Diaz, LPCC

    5 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    California LPCC specializing in stress and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

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  9. 9. Erica Brown, LPCC

    10 years in practice · English, Swedish · Female

    Erica Brown LPCC for life transitions

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

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  10. 10. Aparna Bell, LPCC

    13 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC focused on recovery and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Self esteem · Depression

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

    Continue with Aparna Online sessions

  11. 11. Angilene Forrest, LPCC, LMFT

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for healing, growth, and lasting change

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

    Continue with Angilene Online sessions

  12. 12. Marlon Rollins, LPCC, LMHC

    14 years in practice · English · Male

    Licensed counselor supporting life transitions

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

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  13. 13. David Yadush, LPCC, LPC

    8 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate LGBTQ-affirming therapist in California

    Works with LGBT · Self esteem · Bipolar · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

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

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  14. 14. Heather Sardella, LMFT, LPCC

    17 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate California therapist for anxiety and families

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

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  15. 15. Chloe Melka, LPCC

    4 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC focused on relationships and trauma

    Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Anger · Self esteem

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About professional clinical counselor therapy for people in Sunnyvale

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 Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale has a population of about 155,805. 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 therapist to do in California?

An LPCC (Professional Clinical Counselor) licence allows a clinician to provide mental health counseling services, diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and offer psychotherapy within California. It indicates completion of required education, supervised experience, and passing of licensing exams. Licensure rules and scope are set by the California board for clinical counselors.

How should I compare LPCC profiles when picking someone available to clients in Sunnyvale?

Look at each counselor’s stated specialties, therapeutic approaches, and the populations they serve. Note if they mention experience with issues similar to yours, the formats they offer (video, phone, messaging), and any languages spoken. Use profiles to shortlist clinicians, then contact them to ask specific questions about style, session structure, and fit.

Are LPCCs different from other mental health licenses I might see on this page?

Yes. LPCCs are licensed specifically as Professional Clinical Counselors and have training and supervised experience focused on counseling and psychotherapy. Other licenses, like LCSW or LMFT, reflect different training routes and scopes of practice. Consider the therapist’s background and approach rather than the license alone when choosing care.

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