Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in California

I have a Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage, and Family from Phillips Graduate Institute.

I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from UCSB.

I typically work with clients who have a history of trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, and managing anxiety, The clients I work with are very motivated to make changes in their lives.

I worked with high-risk, traumatized, and abused youth for many years. I find practicing therapy very rewarding. Assisting my clients to work through life challenges and progress in their life journey is a privilege.

If you've landed here, something in you is ready even if another part of you isn't sure yet. That takes courage, and I want you to know: you're already in the right place.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I specialize in helping people who are tired of holding it all together. People who feel anxious in ways they can't always explain. People carrying weight from the past (trauma) that keeps showing up in the present in their relationships, in how they see themselves, in moments that catch them off guard.

You might be someone who looks "fine" from the outside but knows something deeper is off. Maybe you've tried to push through, figure it out on your own, or simply keep moving and yet here you are, still feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just... heavy.

That's not a failure. That's your nervous system asking for something different.

I earned my Master of Social Work and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My professional journey began in social services and the Department of Mental Health, and I later worked with community mental health agencies supporting people from many different backgrounds. These experiences strengthened my commitment to helping individuals feel supported and understood while navigating life’s challenges.

I have provided therapy to clients of all ages, both individually and within families, and I now focus primarily on adults who want to create meaningful change in their lives. In addition, I bring experience working with individuals with autism and ADHD diagnoses, offering strategies that highlight their strengths, improve daily functioning, and foster growth.

My approach is centered on guiding clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, and overwhelming stress, with the goal of building greater stability, confidence, and connection. I believe therapy should be a safe, collaborative space where progress feels achievable and each step brings clients closer to the life they want to live.

I received my doctorate degree in clinical psychology at Azusa Pacific University. I spent several years in community mental health settings, government facilities, college campus counseling centers, and private practice which have exposed me to working with a diverse range of individuals of all ages, mental capacities, ability levels, races, gender and sexual identities, and socio-economic status', etc.

I deeply understand how early life experiences shape present-day struggles—I specialize in helping people heal from those roots, not just manage surface-level symptoms.

I am trained in powerful, evidence-based and experiential modalities like EMDR, IFS-informed parts work, Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Safe and Sound Protocol, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Not one-size-fits-all—I tailor treatment to each individual’s nervous system, attachment patterns, and inner world.

Most importantly, I show up as a therapist: I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where clients can be fully seen, heard, and validated. I understand that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, and I meet clients with compassion, patience, and respect for their pace.

I am committed to helping clients work through inner emotional conflicts so they can move toward a more stable, fulfilling, and connected life—not just symptom relief, but real, lasting transformation.

I’m Mira Viorst, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC, MA) offering deeply attuned, justice-centered, trauma-informed therapy that integrates both talk-based and somatic approaches. I specialize in successfully treating the presenting symptoms of childhood trauma and societal oppression, including anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, and longing for connection.

I provide both in-person sessions in Sebastopol and online care for clients throughout California. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive, culturally sensitive, and shame-free; a space where your lived experience is honored and your story matters.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 15 years of experience helping people heal, grow, and achieve meaningful change. I know that starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I deeply respect the courage it takes to begin. My goal is to create a warm, supportive environment where you feel truly seen, heard, and valued. What drives me most is the belief that everyone has the capacity to grow, adapt, and reconnect with themselves. My work is inspired by a genuine appreciation for each person’s unique story, and by the transformative power of empathy, understanding, and trust.

Hello, I’m Cerise Dossman, LCSW.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s most challenging moments. My background includes community mental health and child welfare, where I’ve helped clients navigate complex trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.

I specialize in working with individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.