Riverside, CA Compassion Focused Therapists

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Alfreda Shields
Alfreda is dedicated to providing the evidence-based care that patients deserve, and she desires to establish long-lasting relatio... More
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Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Alfreda is dedicated to providing the evidence-based care that patients deserve, and she desires to establish long-lasting relationships with clients. She is a dual-certified ... More
Riverside, CA
Compassion Focused
Ariana Taylor
Ariana Taylor is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a compassionate, multicultural, and trauma-informed approach to car... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Ariana Taylor is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a compassionate, multicultural, and trauma-informed approach to care. With over five years of experience support... More
Riverside, CA
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Diana Terzyan
Diana Terzyan, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist who supports children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety,... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Diana Terzyan, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist who supports children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting challen... More
Riverside, CA
Compassion Focused
Nisha Richmond
Nisha is a mental health professional with dual nurse practitioner certifications in Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Practice... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Nisha is a mental health professional with dual nurse practitioner certifications in Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Practice. She also holds a Master’s degree in Publi... More
Riverside, CA
Compassion Focused
Yvonne Ekama
Yvonne Ekama is a dual board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 18 yea... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Yvonne Ekama is a dual board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years of healthcare experience. She specializes ... More
Riverside, CA
Compassion Focused
Milagros Garcia
Milly Garcia a bilingual therapist with years of counseling experience. She is skilled in working with adults experiencing symptom... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Milly Garcia a bilingual therapist with years of counseling experience. She is skilled in working with adults experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, addictions, grief a... More
Who might be a good fit for Milagros?
Milagros Garcia may be a match for those interested in a collaborative, strengths-based approach, particularly when facing challenges like depression, anxiety, or grief. Her bilingual skills and sensitivity to life transitions and trauma can support adults seeking a personalized path to healing and growth. View Profile
Riverside, CA
Compassion Focused
Andrew Daly
Andrew Daly, LICSW, is a licensed independent clinical social worker and substance use disorder professional with more than 13 yea... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Male
Andrew Daly, LICSW, is a licensed independent clinical social worker and substance use disorder professional with more than 13 years of experience in primary care and outpatie... More
Riverside, CA
Compassion Focused
GLORIA MATIASBURGOS
I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of paraprofessional experience working with (end-of-life, grief, ch... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
LCSW
Female
I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of paraprofessional experience working with (end-of-life, grief, chronic illness, Veterans, HIV/AIDS , and LGBTQ... More
Riverside, CA
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Yazmin Cardena
Yazmin Cardena is a licensed professional counselor who is skilled across a variety of settings including outpatient specialty cli... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Yazmin Cardena is a licensed professional counselor who is skilled across a variety of settings including outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, structured outpati... More
Riverside, CA
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Mayra Koedam
Mayra is a a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner focusing in medication management for adults. She treats major psychia... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Mayra is a a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner focusing in medication management for adults. She treats major psychiatric conditions that include depression, anxi... More
Riverside, CA
Compassion Focused
Lisa Irey
Lisa Irey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a Master of Science in Counseling, specializing in Marriage and ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Lisa Irey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a Master of Science in Counseling, specializing in Marriage and Family and Child Therapy from the University ... More
Who might be a good fit for Lisa?
People experiencing depression or anxiety and looking for a therapist with experience in trauma-informed care might consider Lisa Irey’s style of care. Her client-centered approach emphasizes building awareness of how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact, providing support that fosters resilience and personal growth. View Profile
Riverside, CA
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Mohamed Ghawil
Trauma specialist, violent behavior/attitude rehabilitation, OCD, depression, and anxiety. Utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Male
Trauma specialist, violent behavior/attitude rehabilitation, OCD, depression, and anxiety. Utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy, and Gradual Expos... More
Who might be a good fit for Mohamed?
Individuals or couples navigating trauma or challenges related to violent behavior may find alignment with the strategies and frameworks utilized by Mohamed Ghawil. His use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with a person-centered approach and motivational interviewing supports clients looking to address anxiety, depression, and OCD with gradual, personalized care. View Profile
Riverside, CA
Compassion Focused
CECCILY BEDNASH
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and registered art therapist providing telehealth services to TN and CA residents. A... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
LMFT
Female
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and registered art therapist providing telehealth services to TN and CA residents. As a practicing visual artist for 22 years I u... More
Riverside, CA
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Erika Altobelli
Erika Altobelli is a licensed clinical social worker with advanced practice skills in logotherapy, motivational interviewing, the ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Erika Altobelli is a licensed clinical social worker with advanced practice skills in logotherapy, motivational interviewing, the Unified Protocol and Dialectal Behavior Thera... More
Who might be a good fit for Erika?
People experiencing depression, anxiety, or grief, or those wanting to strengthen their resilience, could benefit from Erika Altobelli’s focused therapeutic work. She blends empathic support with practical tools drawn from logotherapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients navigate life transitions and build a healthy balance between present challenges and future goals. View Profile
Riverside, CA
Compassion Focused
Azor Khan
Azor Khan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through anxie... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Male
Azor Khan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life stress... More
Riverside, CA
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Marina Ceja
Marina is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a decade of experience in the field. Known for her empathetic and compassi... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Marina is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a decade of experience in the field. Known for her empathetic and compassionate approach, she specializes in crisis int... More
Who might be a good fit for Marina?
Clients working through crisis situations and looking for trauma-informed therapy support might engage well with Marina Ceja’s approach. She emphasizes creating a compassionate and safe environment, integrating modalities like CBT and DBT to help clients build resilience and navigate intense emotional challenges. View Profile
Riverside, CA
Compassion Focused
Cesar Brijandez
Mr. Brijandez has provided therapy to children, teens, adults and couples for 15 years. He holds a Master’s Degree in Child/Marr... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Male
Mr. Brijandez has provided therapy to children, teens, adults and couples for 15 years. He holds a Master’s Degree in Child/Marriage/Family Therapy and is a Licensed Marriag... More
Who might be a good fit for Cesar?
Individuals navigating challenges like anxiety, relationship concerns, or life transitions may find support through the approach used by Cesar Brijandez. His collaborative style, grounded in CBT and solution-focused techniques, is designed to help clients build awareness and develop practical skills to enhance their daily lives. View Profile
Riverside, CA
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Melissa Zamora
Melissa Konrad LPC, NCC has been working in the field of mental health since 2002. She begin in the field while working with milit... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Melissa Konrad LPC, NCC has been working in the field of mental health since 2002. She begin in the field while working with military veterans, which is were she gained her lo... More
Riverside, CA
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Rochelle Shapiro
Rochelle's approach is eclectic, genuine, empathic, and direct. Rochelle has over ten years of experience working in both communit... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Rochelle's approach is eclectic, genuine, empathic, and direct. Rochelle has over ten years of experience working in both community-based mental health agencies and private pr... More
Riverside, CA
Compassion Focused
KIFLE JIKAMO
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with doctoral education and extensive experience delivering me... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Riverside, California
PMHNP
Male
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with doctoral education and extensive experience delivering mental health care across various settings, inc... More
Riverside, CA
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Mental Health Services in Riverside, California

Home to over 300,000 residents, Riverside, California, is a vibrant city known for its rich cultural heritage, impressive landmarks like the Mission Inn, and a commitment to maintaining a health-oriented lifestyle.

Key Mental-Health Concerns for Riverside Residents

Key mental health issues impacting Riverside residents include anxiety and depression. According to the CDC, California has a higher prevalence of mental health disorders compared to national averages.

Access to Care & Providers in Riverside

From public healthcare to private practitioners, mental health services in Riverside, California are extensive. The city boasts various crisis lines, community organizations, and innovative initiatives like mobile mental health units.

Therapies & Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are widely practiced in Riverside.
  • Many providers offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other trauma-focused care.
  • Unique local offerings include bilingual care, e-therapy options, and specialized support for veterans.

Local Policies & Stressors

While Riverside offers many resources, cost of living and industry pressures could pose potential stressors. The city's large student population and evolving remote work trends also influence mental health needs.

Take the Next Step

Your mental health matters. If you're ready to seek support, browse our directory to find a licensed therapist in Riverside, California. You're not alone, and help is available.