What is therapy like? What does a typical session with you look like?

You have a story about yourself — about who you are, what you're capable of, what you deserve. Chances are, you didn't write all of it. Parts came from your family, your culture, old wounds, expectations you never agreed to. And chances are, some of that story no longer fits. I come to psychotherapy from an unusual place: a background in literature and literary theory, and twenty years of teaching and counseling before I ever became a therapist. That means I listen differently. I pay close attention to the language you use, the stories you tell about yourself, and the larger narratives — familial, generational, cultural, even unconscious — that have been shaping you long before you had a say in the matter. Together, we co-author something new. Not by erasing your history, but by loosening its grip — finding the parts of the old story that were never really true, and uncovering resources you didn't know you had to build the life you actually want. Sexuality often has a central role in this work; it's rarely peripheral to who we are and who we're becoming, and I make room for it accordingly. I work most often with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, and relationship conflict — but more than any diagnosis, I'm interested in the story underneath it, and in helping you become its author instead of its subject. If this resonates, I'd love to talk.

I am a licensed practicing psychotherapist in California with 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy and consultation services to adults. I believe that life’s most difficult moments are often the catalysts for our greatest growth. My mission is to provide you with a safe, inclusive, and deeply collaborative space to explore the roots of your challenges and discover a more purposeful, fulfilling way of living. I take a holistic approach to healing, focusing on the integration of mind, body, and soul. Understanding that healing is not one-size-fits-all, I draw from specialized modalities—including Jungian Psychology, Depth Psychology, and EMDR—tailoring our work to your unique goals. In treating depression, anxiety, and trauma, our sessions may incorporate dream work, creative arts, talk therapy, and exploring the neurobiology of your attachment patterns and relationships. Together, we will work at your pace to resolve internal conflicts and release limiting patterns. I have the privilege of working with individuals from all spiritual and religious backgrounds, as well as those defining their own personal paths. Experiencing hardship can be an invitation to guide you toward a deeper level of understanding and satisfaction in your career, personal relationships, and physical intimacy. If you are ready to build a stronger sense of self and move toward a life of greater fulfillment, I invite you to contact me for a free 15-minute consultation. I look forward to connecting with you and serving as a partner on your journey.

Supporting individuals, couples, and families in Florida and California with holistic counseling and emotional wellness: I love helping people learn how to navigate life’s challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships with themselves and those around them. Together we explore patterns, uncover your strengths, and develop practical strategies to help you create meaningful change. I believe in working collaboratively with you, and take a holistic approach that focuses on healing the body, mind, and spirit, thereby integrating emotional, relational, and spiritual growth. Along with individual therapy sessions, I also run Women’s Circle groups, and I specialize in working with couples based on the Gottman Institute and offer Couples Intensive Retreats. My goal is to provide you with a supportive, compassionate space where you can gain insight, find balance, and move forward with confidence and resilience!

Moshe Maness is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor from Brooklyn, NY but now online in NY. CT, MA, PA, FL, AK and WA. Moshe is passionate about showing individuals that their mental health doesn’t have to control their lives. Moshe helps clients who face depression, anxiety, stress, and difficult emotions that hold them back from living full lives. These individuals might also face perfectionism or burnout. Their mental health may get in the way of succeeding in the workplace, building healthy relationships, or feeling confident in themselves. Many of Moshe’s clients also experience overwhelming and at times confusing feelings of anger, frustration, loneliness, or regret. Moshe’s approach to therapy is psychodynamic, person-centered, and emotionally-focused. Clients talk openly about what’s on their mind, including their past, recent or current emotions, situations that made them react in a certain way, or ideas that came to them since the last session. Moshe helps clients make connections between the past and the present. He also teaches clients how to pay close attention to how they’re feeling, both emotionally and physically. Clients practice mindfulness to develop a keen sense of awareness that can help them better understand their reactions. Moshe also helps clients align their lives closer to their values and what’s important to them so that there’s no dissonance between how they live and how they want to live. He encourages them to consider existential questions about their life’s purpose and what it means to them to be fulfilled. Moshe earned a Master’s degree from Columbia University. He empowers clients to live confidently and with a sense of worthiness, even if they’re facing mental health challenges. He values creativity, compassion, and acceptance in his work with clients and strives to build a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship from the very first session.

Hi! I’m Dr. Chisato Hotta, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, author, speaker, and neurodivergent therapist. I’m also an ADHD mom raising autistic twin boys, the voice behind **Therapist Mama Bear & 2 Ausome Cubs**, and the co-founder and co-owner of Kindful Place Therapy Center. I provide virtual therapy for children who can participate in telehealth, teens, adults, and parents. My specialties include autism, ADHD, anxiety, overwhelm, emotional regulation, relationships, life transitions, parenting neurodivergent children, and helping parents or co-parents get on the same page. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, collaborative, and neurodiversity-affirming. I’m big on asking, **“What’s underneath this?”** Rather than simply trying to stop a behavior or “fix” a person, we’ll work together to understand what is happening, identify what you truly need, and find practical strategies that fit your actual life. What makes my work unique is the combination of clinical training and lived experience I bring into the room. Sessions with me are warm, genuine, and judgment-free. Therapy can be hard, but it doesn’t have to feel heavy ALL the time—there’s always room for a little laughter too! :) Services are available in English and Japanese.

Welcome to Ember & Bloom Therapy Co.! We provide compassionate, affirming, and trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, relationships, identity, and life transitions. We proudly offer LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, kink, polyamory, and ENM-affirming care. Our approach is collaborative, relational, and rooted in the belief that you don’t have to shrink or leave parts of yourself at the door to receive quality mental health support.

I help mothers navigate parenting stress, work-life balance challenges, and the emotional weight of raising children, some of whom may have additional developmental or medical needs. Some moms I work with are also navigating added stress related to their child’s development, learning needs, or medical concerns, while others are simply feeling burned out, anxious, or stretched beyond capacity. In therapy, we focus on helping you feel more grounded, less reactive, and more steady in your day-to-day life. Moms often put themselves last; but you matter too. As a foster parent and mother myself, I understand how easy it is to put your own needs last. But you matter too. Therapy is a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and focus on your own healing.

With over 16 years of experience in healthcare, I bring extensive expertise in mental health care across a wide range of clinical settings. The majority of my career has been dedicated to psychiatric care, including inpatient treatment, emergency and crisis services, substance use treatment, and long-term care. My diverse clinical background has given me a well-rounded understanding of the unique needs of individuals navigating mental health and substance use concerns. I strive to provide compassionate, thoughtful, and individualized care while supporting each person through their unique journey toward greater stability and well-being.

Stephanie is a Christian-Catholic Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas and has a passion for inspiring and helping guide others to become their most healthy and authentic self. As an EMDR-Certified counselor, Stephanie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice by helping provide several tools, interventions, and resources to motivated teens, couples, and adults looking to authentically and holistically experience a life more aligned with their values and purpose. Stephanie enjoys empowering, supporting, and challenging individuals to be able to help them identify, learn/re-learn, prevent, and ultimately navigate and heal through deep-rooted issues and underlying dynamics and patterns that have been barriers to living their best lives.

I’m a Latino Power cisgender Woman. If you ask the teenage, rebel, almost emo version of myself if I was going to become a Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Professional Counselor as my career for sure you would get a long, very argumentative, and rotund NO as an answer. But look at me now. Life-changing experiences open the entrance to the world of healing for me, and I'm very grateful. My purpose is for you to see me as your companion through this journey of self-discovery. I'm gonna help you remember those inner skills, your true capacity, and inspire you to go to the seed of who you are and transform to regrow yourself from there.