Tulare, CA Local Support & Community Resources

Dr. Marco Antonio Pantoja, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, embodies a faith-based practice where science and religion coexist harmoniously. With over 12 years of extensive experience in the mental health field, he addresses a wide range of concerns from addiction and depression to more complex issues such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. His practice aims to simplify mental health by uncovering the underlying reasons behind mental health symptoms. Clients can expect to delve into their subconscious, develop effective coping strategies, gain insights into their mental well-being, and establish a stronger circadian rhythm. Dr. Pantoja specializes in addiction, behavioral challenges, trauma, family conflicts, anxiety disorders, and more. He believes that achieving true happiness requires hard work, and his ultimate goal is to help clients strive for more than mere acceptance and coping; he seeks to empower individuals to attain freedom and breakthrough their struggles.

Katie Christina McKay, LCSW, believes that needing help is not a sign of failure, but rather a fundamental aspect of being human. She understands that life's challenges often leave individuals feeling alone, isolated, defeated, anxious, depressed, fearful, frustrated, and empty. With a practice centered on instilling hope and empowerment, Katie fosters change in her clients, helping them learn to cope, adjust, process, and live a life focused on making healthy choices to reduce these painful feelings. While therapy can be uncomfortable, Katie assures that it is a worthwhile investment in one’s mental health. Her client-centered, strengths-based approach revolves around hope and empowering individuals to achieve a deeper understanding of their problems and a higher level of functioning. She provides support for both youth and adults through online (teletherapy) sessions, and is trained in modalities such as EMDR (not available on teletherapy), CBT, and DBT. Katie is committed to guiding her clients toward self-discovery and fulfillment, affirming that there is nothing they cannot work through and that many, like them, can find help. With her guidance, individuals can strive for happier, more fulfilling lives.