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LMFT Therapists Available in Modesto

This page lists licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) who are available to clients in Modesto. Use it if you want to compare therapists who work with individuals, couples, and families and who are licensed in California. Look at each therapist’s experience, specialties, therapy approaches, and whether they offer couple or family sessions. Remember that a California license covers the whole state, so being inside California is not a barrier to working with any of these LMFTs online. The directory helps you narrow choices before contacting a therapist directly.

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  1. 1. Dr. Frederick Smoot, LMFT

    5 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate LMFT for relationships and transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Depression · Compassion fatigue

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  2. 2. Alexander Schwarz, LMFT

    10 years in practice · English · Male

    California LMFT helping people navigate stress and relationships

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

    Continue with Alexander Online sessions

  3. 3. Linda Alcala, LMFT

    10 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression

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  4. 4. John Hammond, LMFT

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    California LMFT with 40 years experience

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

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  5. 5. Gian Sarabia, LMFT

    6 years in practice · English, Spanish · Male

    California LMFT offering thoughtful, individualized therapy

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Bipolar · Depression · Stress, Anxiety

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

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  6. 6. Lynda Green Alter, LMFT

    25 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT specializing in relationships and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression

    Continue with Lynda Online sessions

  7. 7. Eileen Maxwel, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression

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  8. 8. Leslie Patt, LMFT

    30 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced California LMFT for relationships and caregiving

    Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression

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  9. 9. Sharon Bass, LMFT

    7 years in practice · English · Female

    Collaborative LMFT specializing in life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Career · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

    Continue with Sharon Online sessions

  10. 10. Megan Allen, LMFT

    28 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT for stress and coaching

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Coaching

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  11. 11. Chauncey Chatman, LMFT

    15 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced California LMFT for adult clients

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression

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

    Continue with Chauncey Online sessions

  12. 12. Matthew Esselstrom, LMFT

    22 years in practice · English · Non-binary

    California LMFT with 22 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

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  13. 13. Carol Wood, LMFT

    29 years in practice · English · Female

    LMFT providing relationship and trauma support

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

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  14. 14. Hyun Joo Kim, LMFT

    21 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMFT for relationships and trauma

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

    Continue with Hyun Online sessions

  15. 15. Dr. Andrea Shirley, LMFT

    27 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced California LMFT supporting relationships and life changes

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

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Narrative Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy

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About marriage and family therapist therapy for people in Modesto

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 Modesto can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

1,441 therapists match this page, all of whom name marriage and family therapist 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 Modesto

Modesto has a population of about 218,464. 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 issues do LMFTs commonly treat compared with other therapists?

LMFTs focus on relationship and family dynamics, so they often work with couples, parents, blended families, and systemic patterns that affect relationships. They also address individual issues within a family context, like communication problems, divorce transition, parenting conflicts, and adolescent behavior. If your primary concern involves relationships, an LMFT’s training may be especially relevant.

How do I pick an LMFT from this Modesto list for couples therapy?

Check each profile for experience with couples therapy, stated approaches (for example, Gottman, emotion-focused, or systemic), and whether they mention work with issues similar to yours, such as infidelity or co-parenting. Compare session formats and any notes on working with diverse sexualities or cultural backgrounds. Reach out to ask about their approach to couples work before booking.

Can I see therapists on this page if I live outside Modesto but inside California?

Yes. These LMFTs are licensed in California, which allows them to work with clients anywhere in the state. If you live elsewhere in California, you can still contact therapists listed here. Confirm directly with the therapist that they are available to take clients in your specific city or county before scheduling.

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