Therapists in 90277

Hi there! I'm Shera and my pronouns are she/her/hers. Thanks for stopping by! Have you been feeling isolated or lonely lately? Needing support, whether LGBTQIA+ , sexism, racism, ableism, or anything else that resonates with you? Let's work together to build your sense of self. Ready to make a significant shift in who you are and how you show up in life? Or questioning your purpose? Or perhaps you're struggling with all that is happening in our world these days and need an outlet to talk about it.

Take back control of your life and become the best version of yourself. I work with clients to collaboratively develop a plan that addresses your needs, incorporates your strengths, and alleviates your symptoms. My approach is compassionate, solution-focused, and pragmatic. I believe that my clients ultimately know what is best for them, and it is my job to facilitate improvement through an empathetic yet challenging therapeutic environment. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, stress and relationship issues, we will identify patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are holding you back.

Children and adults face many challenges in their daily lives and can benefit from the support of a therapeutic relationship. With over 20 years experience as a crisis counselor and psychotherapist, I'm passionate about helping people build healthier, more satisfying relationships and lives. I use a cognitive-behavioral therapeutic orientation when working with clients. This approach focuses on reducing stressors and building on strengths by enhancing insight and understanding and ultimately replacing negative behavior and communication patterns with healthier ones. I work with compassion and respect while actively, yet gently guiding clients to progress toward awareness, growth and healing.

Life's events and stress can leave us with emotional wounds. We then try to heal these wounds with methods that make us feel better for the time being, like alcohol or drug use, overworking, binge eating, shopping, criticizing others, isolating, etc. Therapy can be your safe space to heal these wounds. It may sting or hurt to clean out at first. However, the gains you will receive from doing so will be beneficial for your well-being, your relationships, and your future. I will be by your side guiding you through the process at a pace that fits your needs and experience.

I specialize in Adult Counseling, Couples Counseling, Teen Counseling and Men's Issues. I offer my life experience as a former executive, coach, husband, and father along with my passion for helping people live meaningful lives. I left a successful career as a business executive in order to become a therapist. I chose this because I experienced first-hand how the pressures of life can take a severe toll on emotional wellbeing. I saw many others struggling with life challenges too, and my own growth through therapy has instilled within me a desire to help.

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.

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 past wounds that are silenced. 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. I specialize in treating adults with: 1) Mood & Anxiety Disorders, 2) Relationship & Couples Issues, 3) Trauma & Borderline PD and 4) AsAm Mental Health.

Amanda Graves, MSW, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work from California State University, San Bernardino, with an emphasis in children, youth and families. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at California State University, San Bernardino. Amanda has over 20 years of experience working with children and families and has been a licensed therapist for 11 years. She began her career working with children and families in the foster care and dependency court system. She went on to work in Adoptions and found it very rewarding in matching children with families.

Whether you are facing an immediate life stressor or looking for meaningful ways to manage your life, a cognitive behavioral or solution focused modality to therapy can help you in your journey. I have worked with individuals and families for over twenty years in various capacities and bring expertise in the area of raising adolescents and parenting. Throughout the years, I have gained experience working with life challenges related to stress, anxiety, behavior, death & dying, grief, marriage, divorce, and life transitions. The ways in which I support clients is individually designed but stems from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction theory.

I work with individuals, couples, families and adolescents. I quickly get to know my clients so that we can co-create a plan that is right for them. Some people come with specific issues they would like to address. Others, are not sure why they are unhappy, feel nervous, are dissatisfied, and are not enjoying life. Together we investigate where this may come from, look for the root cause(s) and then create a plan for change. My business and entrepreneurial background helps me to understand the pressures that many people face daily, the challenges of balancing work & life, and the struggle to maintain relationships and a career.

Looking for a knowledgeable and trusted guide? I am available to help you and your loved ones work through life’s knocks. I have experience at all levels of care (weekly outpatient, intensive, and inpatient) with individuals (adults, children) and families who face the following: • Develop emotional intelligence, safety, and expression • Learn to set clear and respectful boundaries • Sadness and depression • Worry and anxiety • Life transitions including separation, divorce, endings, and beginnings • Trauma, toxic stress, and intergenerational trauma • Addiction • Adolescent girls • Cultural distress • LGBT concerns • Psychosis.

You don’t have to struggle alone. Are you facing life stressors, trouble adjusting due the pandemic, relationships, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, or other types of emotional pain and suffering? I have years of experience working with an array of issues and folks. It is important to get to know you on a unique level-understanding your needs and goals to help develop a meaningful life. You can expect a safe space to express yourself, helping to develop your authentic self courageously. We can work together to help you achieve your best life.

I specialize working with adult males, adolescent males, and couples. I became a therapist in order to help people work through the day-to-day challenges that life throws your way. A central goal of therapy is to discover the truths about who you are and to identify what may be holding you back. I bring my own unique perspective to help you confront the parts of your life that you are unhappy with in order to experience your relationships with greater fulfillment and authenticity.

I firmly believe that everyone is capable of growth, and it is my desire as a therapist to create a warm, empathic, and nonjudgemental environment where this growth can happen. We all experience challenges, and we are all deserving of the time it takes to heal. I want to partner with you and remind you that you are not alone, and help you navigate a path towards healing in a space where you feel safe, understood, and validated. It is through a strong therapeutic relationship that I work together with individuals and couples as they heal, grow, explore, and find meaning in their journey.

"Feeling connected and understood is one of the greatest gifts of therapy. Another is not feeling alone as you face the burden of your personal struggle. I am here to listen, encourage, and acknowledge you. Together we can discover how to reduce your anxiety and depression. We can grieve your losses and you will learn how to trust in your ability to move forward. Whether it is the violation of health issues, the breakup from a relationship, or the persistent wounds of childhood, life can be different and more meaningful. There is hope and possibility."

Parenting a struggling child who has tantrums, acts out aggressively, is defiant, and is impulsive can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Raising a child who is going through a difficult time and often appears sad, worried, or experiences challenges with peers can be heartbreaking. Figuring out the best ways to reach your child in any of these circumstances can be tricky and finding the right support isn't always easy. As a licensed therapist, I specialize in working with children and families with emotional and behavioral challenges and can be the support that you are looking for.

It’s rarely ever easy being human, and given the additional uncertainty, unease, and stress due to the events of the past year, it sure hasn’t gotten any easier. So whether you're feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, stuck, lost, or are struggling in your relationships, including the one with yourself, looking for help makes a lot of sense. Mindset shifts, tools for coping, and emotional support are the heart of what therapy can provide, not to mention simply having a safe space to talk to someone about what you're going through.

At Q Psychology Group, Stacey will work with you through wholehearted engagement on identifying and removing the obstacles to growth as well as emphasizing personal responsibility while distinguishing what brings you meaning and purpose so you can live a life according to your authentic values. In a culturally sensitive way using her understanding of intergenerational trauma transmission and her work promoting social and disability justice issues she is poised to work with all ages and demographics.

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.

In individual therapy I help my clients to explore and understand their core beliefs, feelings, behaviors, and interpersonal interactions. Understanding issues as they come up in the therapeutic relationship, as well as in your outside life, leads to deeper self-awareness and more satisfying ways of being. I work with clients to gain greater insight into their true needs and wants so they can make choices that best serve them. Know that by making that choice, to live a healthier, more fulfilling life, is achievable. I offer an accepting, non-judgmental environment and will support your emotional needs and goals.