Therapists in 90277

Do you ever wish that you could just shut your mind off for a day? Do you feel physically sick or tense because you cannot stop worrying? Are you feeling out of control or that your life is being dictated by your fears? You don't have to suffer from worry, panic, anxiety, or OCD any longer. There are scientifically proven strategies to combat these issues so that you can take back your life starting TODAY. Therapy is proven to help and soon you will build a foundational skill-set to live the life you want.

I provide coaching and therapy for autism and Asperger's and have been doing so for 30 years. Most of my clients consider themselves autistic or on the autism spectrum. My clients learn to understand autism on a deeper level. I work with my clients on black-and-white thinking, expressing emotions, the need for masking, and understanding the needs of others. My clients learn to prioritize flexibility from a heartfelt standpoint to achieve a better career, relationship, or social life. I also train parents to teach this process to their children. Parents learn to address difficult behaviors and limitations in communication.

With all life's pressures sometimes we put our own needs aside. This can manifest itself anywhere from burn out to anxiety and depression. My goals as a therapist are to provide a safe and supportive environment in order to help improve and nurture healthier relationships for my clients. I will work with you to discover, and uncover, the things that get in your way personally and/or professionally and help you gain a better understanding and acceptance of yourself.

Adolescence is a time of many challenging life transitions. Some may feel isolated or daunted by what the future holds. Social and family relationships can become difficult to manage. My approach to working with clients is to encourage self-empowerment and resiliency through support, guidance and collaboration with you and your family. As a child and adolescent therapist, I believe in the healing power of providing an open and authentic environment to help you process freely.

My therapeutic process begins by identifying a person’s struggles, thoughts and behavior patterns while taking into account their family upbringing, culture and values. By identifying how these aspects affect the way one reacts and makes decisions it clarifies why one feels stuck or confused. These conflicts might present as anxiety, depression, addictions or compulsions, etc. The transformative process in therapy occurs through practicing new ways of thinking and responding and asserting oneself. I look forward to helping you get "unstuck" and achieve a more gratifying and productive life.

Dawn Marie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, children, groups, and families in a variety of clinical settings including residential treatment centers, and private practice. Dawn Marie’s clinical approach is generally to work from cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused perspectives though other techniques may be utilized through working collaboratively with clients to identify their needs and treatment goals. Dawn Marie has worked for over seven years as the program coordinator of a shelter for women and children who were victims of domestic violence.

As Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction/recovery issues and postpartum depression. My area of expertise is supporting woman throughout life stages that may cause imbalance in our lives (loss, hormonal changes, maternal mental health, co-dependency/relationship and parenting challenges). I have a holistic approach in working with clients and cater to each individual's unique needs. You should feel special, safe, and comfortable in processing your specific journey. One of the most important aspects of your journey to success is that you are being heard!

In more than 30 years of practice, I have never ceased to be moved by, and immensely respectful of an individual's courage to reach out to a stranger for help, often at a critical point in their life. I provide psychotherapy for women and men from late adolescence through seniority, and have extensive experience helping people navigate life's challenges. I am skilled in using both short and open-ended treatment approaches. Non-judgement, compassion and confidentiality are my highest priorities.

Do you want to live with less anxiety or depression in your life? Have you been involved in a toxic relationship, or are you struggling from the trauma of emotional abuse from the past? Would you like to learn how to release painful memories, and find hope for moving forward with peace? I can provide you with a safe and accepting place to explore what has been holding you back in your life, and then together we can help you find healing and a greater sense of purpose. I've been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years, and I can help you recover and move on from the pain of your past.

As a psychologist with over 20 years of experience, I seek to provide a nonjudgmental and nurturing environment in which you can explore your current struggles. I believe that the therapist client relationship is critical to help you effect the positive change you are looking for. Together we can explore the patterns in your life that are preventing you from living the life you want and we can work to set realistic goals. Although I am trained using a psychodynamic approach, I also utilize DBT and mindfulness to help clients cope with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and other mental health concerns.

Finding a psychotherapist you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings with can seem like a great challenge. As you search, it is helpful to be mindful of what is bringing you to therapy and what you are wanting from a therapist. When you find someone you think you may be able to bond with, you can talk with them about what you are looking for and if you don't know, ask them how they envision working with you. As a psychologist with over 30 years of experience, I believe that meeting the client where they are is the key to creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to change.

I assist clients in developing insight into patterns within their behavior and relationships that are unsuccessful for them. Since these patterns are often shaped by the clients past, this is also something we explore. This awareness, combined with learning new ways of thinking and behaving, helps clients develop more effective and satisfying reactions, relationships and life choices. Believing in an individualized therapy approach, I develop a treatment plan unique to the needs and circumstances of each person. Within a supportive, accepting therapy relationship, the client gradually discovers their authentic self in a manner that helps to resolve their initial questions and concerns.

Making the decision to seek therapy can be difficult, whether it is for yourself, your child or a family member who is in need of support. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but strength to decide to change and be in charge of your own transformation, whatever that may be. I integrate the use of clinical Art Therapy to aid a client’s process and externalize challenges they may have, including issues of trauma, eating disorders, self-harm, grief and loss, medical trauma and major life transitions. I am dedicated to having clients feel empowered and to identify their strengths with self-acceptance and the healing process.

I understand that life can be messy, out of balance, and sometimes feel overwhelming. Often times, the fears keep you from seeking out help. I recognize how hard it is to seek therapy. You don't have to do it all alone! I am here to help you change your course, help you take that first step, and help you start working towards strengthening your most important relationships. Regain your zest and passion for life. Discover a deeper sense of purpose. All of this and more can come about when you commit to the work of therapy. Embrace change, find hope, begin healing!

Life can be unpredictable and challenging- at times, we may struggle to find the tools to cope with its stressors, heal from its wounds, or live wholeheartedly. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, loss, transition, feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness, self-doubt; you are not meant to do it all alone. I believe that therapy should be supportive, non-judgmental, and safe, while also inviting honest feedback necessary for change. In our relationship, I am an advocate for your health and well-being. We work together to help you get closer to the purposeful, connected, and fulfilled life you deserve.

Sometimes, when faced with many of life's challenges, we can find it difficult to reach out. Often fear or shame get in the way of asking for help. But there is hope. Working with a therapist, you can begin to feel validated and discover that you are not alone. Do you have a fear of abandonment or fear of intimacy? One or the other can mean you're either a Love Addict or Love Avoidant. I can teach you how to love yourself instead of looking for it in someone else, and bring down your walls and be relational.

I specialize in treating adults with: Relationship & Couples Issues, Trauma and PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder and Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Our emotions and feelings take a toll when they go unaddressed, affecting our relationships, self-worth and general life satisfaction. So often, these emotional problems stem from our family-of-origin and intergenerational traumas & wounds. While we can feel that something is wrong, the path to healing, recovery and health can feel messy and out-of-reach. Our feelings are not a reflection of reality because we can experience freedom from the dysfunctional patterns in our lives.

Hello and welcome. I help teens, women and couples who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, disconnected, and struggling in their relationships. Many of my clients reach out because they are struggling with anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem, dating frustration, and loss of motivation. If you are struggling with these symptoms, I believe you deserve a space that allows you to feel safe, accepted and understood. Together we work as a team to better understand emotions and help you cope with life's stressors. I use Gottman Couples therapy training to help identify problems in communication in my work with individuals and couples.

If you are an African American/Black or woman of color struggling with life stressors, mental health issues, imposter syndrome, self-esteem, trauma, racism in the workplace, generational trauma, or more, it is time to give Well-Play Counseling & Wellbeing Center a call. We have trained therapists waiting to assist you in your healing journey. We create a safe healing space free of judgment and shame so that you can heal. We are eclectic in our approach as one size does not fit all, we have therapists who specialize in CBT, inner child, Brainspotting, EMDR, and other modalities. Ready to heal, give us a call.