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LPCC Therapists Available in Modesto

This page lists LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) therapists who are available to clients in Modesto. Use it if you want to compare counselors who hold California LPCC licences and offer online services. Look at each therapist’s areas of focus, therapy approaches, and stated experience with issues like anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or trauma. A California licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location inside California is not a barrier to working with you online. Note the differences in specialties and approaches to find someone who fits your needs.

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  1. 1. Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    MD, LCPC, LPCC therapist helping rewrite life stories

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  2. 2. Matthew Poje, LPCC, LPC

    20 years in practice · English · Male

    Trauma-focused support grounded in neuroscience

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Addictions · Grief · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

    Approaches Motivational Interviewing · Trauma-Focused Therapy

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  3. 3. Stella Galarza De Saggese, LPCC

    40 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Seasoned California LPCC focused on healing

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

    Continue with Stella Online sessions

  4. 4. Earl Barrios, LPCC

    38 years in practice · English · Male

    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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  5. 5. Mary Ann Godefroy, LPCC, LPC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, coping, and growth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  6. 6. Justina Welch, LPCC

    7 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC guiding personal growth and transitions

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

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  7. 7. Kimberly Rakiec, LPCC

    7 years in practice · English · Female

    Collaborative LPCC guiding clients toward meaningful change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Sleeping · Career · Coping with life changes

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

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  8. 8. Stephanie LaMarr, LPCC

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Stephanie LaMarr, LPCC for relationships and trauma

    Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Career · ADHD

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  9. 9. Elizabeth Haughey, LPCC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC focused on stress and trauma

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

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

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  10. 10. Allyson Coats, LPCC

    7 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate counselor for trauma and recovery

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

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Allyson Online sessions

  11. 11. Zaya Kuykendall, LMHC, LPCC

    16 years in practice · English · Female

    Zaya Kuykendall guides life transitions

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

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  12. 12. Brenda Reida, LPCC

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC for stress and addiction support

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  13. 13. Shannon Nelson, LPCC

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC specializing in anxiety and stress

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

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  14. 14. Dr. Demi Shugrue, LPCC

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC for anxiety and relationships

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

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  15. 15. Sally Press, LPCC

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LPCC therapist for life changes

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

    Continue with Sally Online sessions

About professional clinical counselor 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.

166 therapists match this page, all of whom name professional clinical counselor 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 does an LPCC licence allow a therapist to do in California?

An LPCC licence permits a clinician to provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and groups in California. It reflects specific training and supervised clinical experience in counseling. If you need clarity about scope of practice, ask the therapist directly about the services they provide and whether they handle your particular concerns.

How should I choose between LPCC therapists listed for Modesto?

Compare each therapist’s stated specialties, therapeutic approaches, and experience with issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship problems. Look for descriptions of modalities (for example, CBT, EMDR, or interpersonal therapy) and client populations. Also consider practical matters such as session format (video, phone), language, and whether their style matches what you prefer.

Can LPCC therapists help with diagnoses and coordinate care with other providers?

LPCCs can assess and diagnose mental health conditions and provide psychotherapy. If you need medication, they typically coordinate with psychiatrists or primary care providers who prescribe. Ask the therapist how they handle treatment coordination, record-sharing, and referrals, and whether they have experience collaborating with other health professionals for comprehensive care.

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