Therapists in 90039

You’re confused by your feelings. You don’t understand why you often feel guilty or anxious, especially when everything looks as if it’s going fine in your life. You struggle to feel good enough in your relationships, about your accomplishments, and you try your hardest to do everything “right”. Still, you continue to doubt yourself and can’t seem to overcome general feelings of inadequacy. I know the anxiety and discomfort you are holding. And I want you to know that you don’t have to hold it alone.

My work focuses on the process of acceptance and integration of aspects of ourselves that we like and those that we find challenging. We all struggle at times with self-doubt and self-worth issues. These feelings are difficult to cope with and hinder our ability to really get to know ourselves and others. Through conversation and a deep curiosity and caring about my client's, I help to broaden their understanding of themselves. My clients begin to have more authentic experiences by finding meaning in their life experiences and gaining new insights that help them achieve their personal goals.

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist, clinical supervisor, and psychoanalyst-in-training. I find great satisfaction in helping my patients connect with, and have compassion for, their deepest authentic selves. Many of my patients are adult children of parents with mood or personality disorders, addictions, or who for other reasons were neglectful, rageful, or highly critical and pressuring. While my specialties include working with other mental health professionals, enhancing creative performance in artists and lapsed artists, chronic illness, and trauma/PTSD, I truly enjoy working with a diverse spectrum of people and issues.

We all encounter experiences in our lives which will challenge us, and sometimes cause us pain. Sometimes we are challenged by our relationships, previous trauma, bad experiences, depression or anxiety. We can make the choice to work through these events and grow even when things are hard and confusing. Our goal at Thrive Therapy Collective (TTC) is not only to provide a safe place for you to explore your struggles, but also to give you objective feedback and guidance to help you improve your life. Our trained therapists will work with you to create an approach to help you with your unique situation.

I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist for 20 years, working with a wide range of clients and issues, including grief, anxiety and trauma. I believe when a client feels safe and has guidance they can work through pain and difficulty feelings and begin to heal.

While I enjoy working with clients from all fields, I specialize in treating creative professionals and artists. I bring to my work a background in the entertainment industry; I understand what it takes to cope with the pressures and anxieties of navigating a career in show business. As a creative, you may be building your career or considering a complete career shift. Regardless of where you are now, the unknowns of where you'll end up next can be anxiety-provoking. We'll work together to explore your inner and outer worlds to understand the patterns that may be aiding or delaying the outcomes you desire for your life.

My approach is gentle yet direct; emphasizing authenticity, empathy and humor (when appropriate) within a safe and relaxed environment . I incorporate the principles of mindfulness and self-compassion in confronting issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and patterns of negative thinking. I believe that you enter therapy already equipped for personal transformation. My role is to nurture the emergence of your highest self, and provide support as you begin to trust your innate ability to heal old wounds and discover deep fulfillment. We will work towards embracing imperfection as part of the human experience, and acceptance as the antidote to suffering.

I am an active, engaged, and compassionate therapist who tailors therapy toward your individual needs. My approach to psychotherapy is non-judgmental, empathetic, and holistic, focusing on you as a unique, complex, and dynamic individual. As an associate marriage and family therapist (AMFT 104123), I work avidly to help you in your process of healing, transformation, and self-discovery. I believe we heal in relationship to others, including the safe and unique relationship with our therapist. Collaboratively we will find solutions and healing, while holding space and welcoming all of the feelings that may arise together.

Learning to manage your emotional world can be tough. Perhaps your life is presenting new challenges, you may be feeling added stress due to things happening in the world, or you're interested in understanding yourself better. There is strength in the willingness to seek help and acknowledge obstacles that you want to process and work on. Healing and growth begin with developing and expanding our awareness and insight within ourselves. I aim to create a space where it feels safe to be open and authentic; a place where you can form a deeper understanding of your truth and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

I am a clinical social worker providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. My areas of specialty and interest are LGBTQ-identified people, kids and teens, and people struggling with eating disorders. I value critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and humor within the therapeutic relationship. I treat my clients with respect and acknowledge that they are the authorities of their own lives. I make an effort to emphasize strengths without invalidating very real feelings or minimizing problems. I collaborate with my clients to develop effective and individualized treatment plans to empower them to make changes in their own lives.

Life is about feeling connected, sharing in the joys and sorrows, and striving for something better, a better you. Therapy is a place where you can share and explore the challenges and achievements that make each of us an individual. I believe that forming a safe, non-judgmental relationship is fundamental to therapy and what guides the healing process. We work together in order to gain insight and learn healthy coping skills in managing challenges faced and the feelings associated with them. I believe that the most difficult job is working on ourselves but it is also the most rewarding.

If you're feeling misunderstood, stressed out, or just need some additional support, I'm here and would feel honored to help you work through what you're contending with. Together we will figure out what you need, and how to have your needs met. I'm a firm believer that there is no 'one size fits all' approach to therapy and in keeping with that belief, my sessions are uniquely tailored to each individual.

Life is filled with decisions, unexpected turns neither predicted nor guaranteed, and experiences that shape our individual stories. Therapy can be a window into these narratives, allowing exploration into past and present. It can forge a future lived with more intention, fulfillment and balance. I utilize an approach to psychotherapy that aims to present a fuller picture of who we are, individualizing my practice based on my clients and their needs. A safe, supportive environment can make space for clarity and growth as you navigate life transitions, both big and small, chosen or uncertain.

My goal as a therapist is to strengthen healthy bonds, relationships and communication within families for children and their parents. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who currently works at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles with a specialization in school age children and developmental disabilities. I have worked extensively with children who struggle with symptoms of ADHD, depression, anxiety and autism who need support in managing the everyday social complexities that they face within their school, family and community environments.

I offer clients a safe, non-judgmental and interactive space to work through personal issues, problems and dilemmas of life. I believe there are times to look outside our usual supports and find a consistent and supportive place to develop balance in our lives. Therapy is an opportunity for growth; to feel less stuck and less overwhelmed. I will collaborate with you to identify goals and explore challenges to feeling relief and contentment both within yourself and in your relationships with others. We will recognize your strengths, discover your resilience, and develop your authentic self.

Let’s work together to help you find the healing, joy, and confidence you have been yearning for. I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and teens in an empathetic, down-to-earth, and non-judgmental atmosphere. I work to create a safe space for my clients so that you can do the work you came to do. My approach draws on techniques from several schools of therapy including narrative therapy, mindfulness techniques, attachment therapy, and relational Gestalt therapy. To learn more about these approaches and how they work, please visit my website.

Brene Brown said, “I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued." I believe that we have all had challenges that can feel never-ending, although in fact they are only temporary. As a therapist, my hope is that nobody will have to walk through these struggles alone. My passion and expertise is to guide you through these moments and work together to find healthy, tangible solutions that will lead you back to enjoying your life. I truly feel that therapy should be collaborative, so I will take the time to get to know you and what works for you.

My goal as a psychologist is to help clients overcome emotional challenges and get greater enjoyment out of life. As a therapist I aim to establish a comfortable and collaborative environment with strong rapport to support growth and change. Each person experiences their own unique challenges, and I believe that therapy must be tailored to meet those individual needs. I provide individual and couples therapy to a diverse group of clients.

You are not your past. So how do you break free of reactions that are rooted in adverse events from forever ago? By working in ways that respect the brain and the body's natural recovery process. Like strengthening the in-your-body type of awareness. I help people who are ready to free themselves from triggers and unwanted behavior patterns. Working with me, you'll get to know the basic mechanics of what's happening during a dysregulating experience and how to recover. You can grow more emotionally resilient in 4-12 sessions. Then, EMDR can target and resolve recurring themes that are getting in the way of living the life you want.

At Center for Behavior Medicine, patients receive the benefits of a 
holistic medical health practice, bringing together both Psychiatric 
and Psychological practitioners into one, unified center. For over 
30 years, Center for Behavior Medicine has been servicing the LA 
County community, and now also services Orange County 
with our Yorba Linda office. At Center for Behavior Medicine, we cultivate a well rounded, multi-
cultural, staff of clinicians who as a unit, offer a variety of perspectives, 
backgrounds, and philosophies for treatment.