Anxiety Therapists Available in Garden Grove
This page lists therapists who treat anxiety and are available to clients in Garden Grove. Use it if you’re looking for clinicians who specialize in anxiety, worry, panic, social fears, or related concerns and who offer online care to people across California. Compare clinicians’ therapeutic approaches, experience with anxiety disorders, and ways they structure sessions. A California license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical city does not limit whether they can work with you. Read profiles to find therapists whose methods and communication style fit your needs before reaching out.
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1. Michelle Varady, LCSW
LCSW focused on trauma and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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2. Matthew Esselstrom, LMFT
California LMFT with 22 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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3. Christiane Soehnlein, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT supporting relationships and mood
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
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4. Dr. Katherine (Kate) Bergam, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Sleeping · Self esteem · Career · ADHD
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5. John Hammond, LMFT
California LMFT with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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6. Blanca Nicassio, LMFT
California LMFT for stress anxiety and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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7. Joseph Tillman, LCSW
LCSW with 40 years supporting emotional healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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8. Nicole Valadao, LCSW
California LCSW focused on stress and LGBTQ+ care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Career · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing
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9. Elena Balashova-Shamis, CA Psychologist
California psychologist with integrative expertise
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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10. Stella Galarza De Saggese, LPCC
Seasoned California LPCC focused on healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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11. Earl Barrios, LPCC
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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12. Eileen Maxwel, LMFT
Licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
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13. Deana Porter, LMFT
California LMFT for relationships and families
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Gottman Method
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14. Sheryl Cook, CA Psychologist
California psychologist for stress and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Sleeping · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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15. Christine Piddington, LCSW
Support for grief, stress, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Existential Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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About anxiety therapy for people in Garden Grove
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 Garden Grove can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
2,457 therapists match this page, all of whom name anxiety 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 Garden Grove
Garden Grove has a population of about 171,949. 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
How do therapists on this page typically treat anxiety?
Many therapists use evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), or mindfulness-based techniques. Profiles will list the main methods each therapist uses. Consider which approaches appeal to you and ask clinicians how they tailor treatment to panic attacks, social anxiety, or generalized worry.
Can I book online sessions if I live in Garden Grove?
Yes. Each therapist listed is licensed in California and available to clients in Garden Grove for online care. Check the therapist’s profile for information on session formats, whether they offer video or phone appointments, and their typical session length. Contact the clinician to confirm current options and any intake steps.
What should I compare when choosing a therapist for anxiety?
Compare each therapist’s stated experience with anxiety, the types of anxiety they treat, their clinical approaches, and any notes about working with related issues like depression or trauma. Also look for communication style, session structure, and whether they mention working with specific populations such as young adults or parents. These factors help match you to a therapist whose approach fits your needs.
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