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LCSW Therapists Available in Fresno

This page lists clinical social workers (LCSWs) who are available to clients in Fresno and licensed to practice across California. Use it if you want to compare therapists who offer online care with a social work background. Look at therapy approaches, specialties, experience with particular issues, and whether they work with adults, teens, couples, or families. A California license covers the whole state, so being in Fresno is not a barrier to working with any listed clinician. Read each profile to see which LCSW’s focus and style match what you need before reaching out to them directly.

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  1. 1. 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

  2. 2. 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

  3. 3. Deneta Jones-Udefi, LCSW

    13 years in practice · English · Female

    California LCSW for relationships and coaching

    Works with Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Coaching · Compassion fatigue

    Continue with Deneta Online sessions

  4. 4. 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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  5. 5. 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

  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)

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  7. 7. Nancy Montes, LCSW

    22 years in practice · English · Female

    California LCSW supporting healing and resilience

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

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

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  8. 8. Claudia Smith, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Female

    California LCSW with 40 years experience

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

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

    Continue with Claudia Online sessions

  9. 9. 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

  10. 10. 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

  11. 11. 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

  12. 12. Claudia Santiago, LCSW

    12 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    California LCSW supporting complex emotional challenges

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

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method

    Continue with Claudia Online sessions

  13. 13. Sharon Peterson, LCSW

    9 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LCSW supporting anxiety and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Coping with life changes · ADHD

    Continue with Sharon Online sessions

  14. 14. Michael Ames, LCSW

    35 years in practice · English · Male

    California LCSW with 35 years experience

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

    Continue with Michael Online sessions

  15. 15. 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

About clinical social worker therapy for people in Fresno

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 Fresno 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 Fresno

Fresno has a population of about 542,107. 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 and how is that different from other therapists?

An LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker trained in assessment, psychotherapy, and connecting clients to community resources. They often emphasize practical coping strategies and systems-level factors, such as family, work, or housing. Compared with psychologists or LPCs, LCSWs typically bring social work training and may focus more on social determinants of health and coordination of services alongside therapy.

Can an LCSW provide the types of therapy I’m looking for, like CBT or trauma work?

Many LCSWs are trained in evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapies, and mindfulness approaches. Look at each therapist’s listed modalities and specialties on their profile to confirm they offer the approach you want. If a profile is unclear, contact the clinician to ask about their training and experience in that specific modality.

How do I compare these LCSWs to find one suited for Fresno clients?

Compare licenses and listed specialties, like work with depression, anxiety, grief, or family issues. Check whether they note experience with age groups or cultural backgrounds that match your needs. Since all are licensed in California, focus on clinical approach, stated areas of expertise, and whether they mention experience with issues common in Fresno, such as access to services or immigration-related concerns.

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