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With over 12 years in the field of mental health and 6 years as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges with a focus on perinatal mental health. My experience spans a range of diverse populations, and I am passionate about guiding clients through the transformative periods of pregnancy and the postpartum period.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety and depression, including overthinking, low motivation, feeling overwhelmed, and a loss of interest in daily life.

Many of my clients come in feeling mentally exhausted, stuck in their thoughts, or unsure why things feel harder than they should. I work with adults of all ages, but I have a strong understanding of the challenges that often come up in early adulthood and major life transitions.

My goal is to help you better understand what’s going on and give you a clear, realistic path forward.

Hello, I’m Mayra Santamaria, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I’m glad you’re here.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families as well as young adults and supporting them through a range of emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. I use developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs, whether that includes building emotional regulation skills, improving communication, strengthening relationships, or navigating life transitions.

Hola, soy Mayra Santamaria, Trabajadora Social Clínica Licenciada, y me da mucho gusto que estés aquí.

Me especializo en trabajar con niños, adolescentes, familias, y jovenes adultos brindando apoyo ante una variedad de desafíos emocionales, conductuales y relacionales. Utilizo enfoques basados en evidencia y apropiados para cada etapa del desarrollo, adaptados a las necesidades únicas de cada persona, ya sea para desarrollar habilidades de regulación emocional, mejorar la comunicación, fortalecer relaciones o afrontar transiciones de vida.

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience working with adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and stress.

I specialize in helping people who feel stuck at a crossroads—whether due to career changes, relationship shifts, or unexpected challenges. Many of my clients come to therapy looking for clarity, better coping skills, and a way to move forward with confidence.

My approach is direct, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and strengths-based approaches. We focus on understanding patterns, building insight, and developing practical tools that create real change.

I primarily work with adults, with a focus on those navigating major life transitions and redefining what’s next.

Therapy doesn’t have to last forever. It’s a space to gain clarity, make intentional changes, and move forward at your own pace.

You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck or just plain tired of trying to figure everything out on your own. Maybe anxiety keeps you up at night, or depression makes it hard to find the motivation to get through your day. Perhaps ADHD has you juggling a million things at once, but nothing feels like it's getting done. Maybe you're in the midst of a big change; a new role, shifting family dynamics, or health challenges and you're not sure how to navigate it all. I want you to know that you don't have to do it alone. Life doesn't always go as planned, and sometimes it can feel overwhelming to carry. We can find a way forward together.

Hola and Bienvenidos! My goal in working with you is to get to know you, be an available and a trusted ally.

Carl Hess is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist offering in-person sessions in the city of Ventura. Carl works with individuals, families, and couples, helping to improve relationships and to discover the path to more rich and meaningful lives. Carl employs knowledge of a wide range of treatment modalities to create individualized treatment plans with practical solutions for life's challenges.

I work with adults across the full span of life, from age 18 through 103, and I truly value the different experiences that come with each stage. Whether you are navigating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, or simply wanting to feel more balanced and well, I am here to support you. I believe mental health care should feel accessible and responsive, which is why I offer flexible options like same day appointments, telehealth, and even house calls. My goal is to meet you where you are and provide care that fits into your life, not the other way around.

I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) LCSW who helps individuals navigate anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. I will strive to meet my client's needs. Life tends to take us on various journeys. Not all clients are the same, and everyone has the right to their healing process. We will work as a team to overcome challenges. I will strive to meet my client's needs. Life tends to take us on various journeys. Not all clients are the same, and everyone has the right to their healing process. We will work as a team to overcome challenges. My goal is to maintain a safe and confidential environment to help overcome adversity.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, founder of Legato Axis, and my clinical work is informed by 30+ years as a Silicon Valley executive.

My real education, however, began much earlier: I grew up in an environment where reading the emotional energy of a room was a survival necessity. That early need to understand the "unspoken" forged a deep hyper-vigilance—an ability to track patterns and find the solutions needed to move things forward. I eventually took that same focus into the high-pressure world of global industry, where I successfully navigated the same transitions and pressures my clients face today.

Today, I sit on the other side of the therapy chair. I don’t just listen to your words; I sense the complexity of the world you are carrying. In my work with couples and individuals, I act as a bridge, speaking both the language of logic and the language of emotion. This ensures that both partners feel truly seen and that we move toward real coherence.

Whether you are navigating burnout, difficult life transitions, or complex relational conflict, you don’t need to have the answers before we meet. My goal is to help you clear the noise and find a path back to peace and flow. If you are ready for this journey, I invite you to reach out for a conversation.