"Your emotions are at the center of who you are as a person. If you feel your feelings as distinctive, you feel your individuality. If you feel without too much evasion, you feel genuine and alive as a person, and so on.. Equally central to your emotional life, and to your personhood, is human relationship. Your relationships with others have and continue to shape your experience of emotion, and your sense of self. When others see, value, and enjoy your feelings, you are seen, valued and enjoyed in the world. So, let's talk about feelings and relationships."

"I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with extensive experience providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Prior to working in mental health , I worked with children with special needs and developed skills to help families, parents and caregivers support their children to create a balanced environment. "

" I see psychotherapy as a process of working closely together to discover new ways of relating to ourselves and to others. I'm passionate about using my experience and skill set to support the growth of people seeking positive change in their lives. My goal is that through this collaborative work, you will come to understand how your past influences your present and learn how to replace old behaviors with more effective ones; developing awareness, a greater sense of authenticity and well-being overall. "

"Are you feeling  stuck and emotionally drained by your relationships? Are you finding it hard to make meaningful connections? Are you navigating relationships from a place of low self-worth (poor boundaries, self consciousness, avoidance, unexpressed feelings, overreaction and/or feelings of shame)? Self-esteem is the culmination of key experiences that shape how we see and navigate the world around us. When we experience negative or traumatic events in childhood, they stick with us and inform how we see ourselves and others. Operating in low self-worth and negative relationship patterns can negatively impact your mental health."

"Hello. Thanks for visiting my page. I am the founder of Marrero Psychology, Santa Monica's premier holistic mental healthcare clinic specializing in addressing the needs of professionals and students. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. My clients experience relief from symptoms in addition to higher self-esteem, better sleep, stronger relationships, greater focus, and more satisfaction at work or school. I am passionate about helping people reach their goals and bring greater happiness and mental health into their lives."

"I am a psychological trauma specialist who has spent over 25 years working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced child abuse, family violence, rape and assault, traumatic loss of loved ones, and the psychological effects of serious or severe medical problems or injuries. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy for these and other problems, including relationship issues and the problems associated with working in the entertainment industry. I work with clients who have experienced a single trauma as well as those who have experienced complex trauma. At this time, I am limiting my practice to traumatized adults."

"Do you feel marginalized, dismissed and judged by social norms? Are you a part of a community that outsiders do not understand (vegan, LGBT, veteran). Perhaps these thoughts are competing with what you truly know about yourself. The anxiety and depression setting in are natural responses, but you deserve to be understood, respected and believed. Your thoughts are valid. You want to rebuild that self-esteem and find a meaningful community without being marginalized. You are ready to silence the naysayers and fully embrace yourself surrounded by a meaningful community. Do you want to feel understood by someone who really gets it?"

"Are you trapped in pain? Do you worry about your relationships and not know how to fix them? Deep down do you question whether you are good enough for others to like you or to succeed in life? Are you afraid to trust others and let them see the real you? Is it hard to get close to people? Do you struggle with painful memories that intrude into your mind at the worst moments? If you are in pain, I would love to walk alongside you and help you rediscover hope."

"Starting therapy can be an exciting and daunting process. Working with a therapist allows you to have an unbiased third party listen to your story, validate your emotions and help foster and provide insight and support. Therapy can help you learn new strategies and techniques to help you better tolerate distress and view thoughts, feelings and situations differently. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where we can work together to identify and process issues you have been facing."

"A warm welcome to individuals, couples or families! I specialize in helping you heal wholly —- emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. You may feel down, anxious, or betrayed. Perhaps you are stuck in the same old patterns. Your childhood wounds or traumas, small or large, may be holding you back from your full potential. You may desire more insight into yourself or your relationships beyond the Enneagram or Myers-Briggs. I believe that we can work collaboratively to move from a pain cycle to a cycle of peaceful well-being. "

"Creating a successful family is the greatest challenge any of us face. So often when our kids enter the teenage years, the dynamics suddenly change. The son or daughter who used to be a part of the family can seem like a different person. The old activities, conversations and rules are different and then journey of raising a teenage begins. As a therapist, high school teacher, and group leader, I have watched adolescents, their parents, and couples go through times of great struggle and come out the other side with a clearer sense of who they are in the world ."

"Hello! If you're reading this, it's likely that you are experienceing some distress, from relationships,career problems,financial stress,grief, etc..and perhaps the depression, anxiety...other symptoms that often follow. Or, you may be seeking clarity of goals and life direction. I have enjoyed working with a heterogenous client group: anyone seeking change, in my view, is a great client. My background also helps me to be aware of unique stresses felt by creative artists and professionals in all fields.I also treat addiction, recovery and co-dependency as well as adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome.I've been lucky enough to see the effectiveness of psychotherapy through my own therapy experience and by having been fortunate to witness the growth and positive changes made by so many of my clients.It is with joy and excitement that I come to this collaborative and exciting work."

""Live the life you love. Love the life you live!" I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist and am here to help you address what is preventing you from being your best you. Whether it is a belief that you learned when you were a young child, an old hurt, or even something you may have inherited, like anxiety, I will help you understand the past, live in the present and create your best future."

"In your search for a therapist, you will want someone who both understands what you are going through, and who is passionately committed to working with you to figure out where you want to go and how to get there. Therapy is above all a process and journey of self discovery which requires a guide who is patient and supportive, and at the same time encouraging and persistent to help you understand your self and the often hidden patterns of your life and relationships that hold you back."

"Life can be challenging and overwhelming. You are not alone if you are longing to feel deeper satisfaction with yourself and your relationships. Life feels very different when you feel confident, empowered, and fulfilled. I will illuminate paths to attain or reconnect you with these parts of yourself. I have helped many women and men transform their feelings of shame, disappointment, and desperation into self-confidence, happiness and hope. After working with me you will be able to make better choices in all areas of your life, including love, work and family relationships."

"Utilizing EMDR & other approaches, I work with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as those going through life transitions looking for change. Because healing and growth occur interpersonally, therapy can be an impactful addition to one's life during difficult and challenging times. If you're feeling overwhelmed by emotions or stress, or feel like you're current life is being impacted by past events, there is absolutely hope out there. Many of the leading brain-body therapies now available are targeted for these types of experiences."

"It is a privilege to work with you. I am committed to assist you in discovering any emotional issues that may be troubling. Some of the issues may be relationships, depression, anxiety or any crisis. I am understanding of life's difficulties. I will help you discover how they are affecting you. You will gain more knowledge about yourself as well as others. You may need to learn new tools in managing difficult situations. I will help you to grow, gain more knowledge of yourself, and to set better boundaries In communication. I look forward to meeting with you and establishing a good working relationship."

"Do you feel alone in your own home? Feeling miles away from your partner while laying inches apart from one another in bed? Maybe you TRY to make things better but somehow stress and anxiety get the best of you... making it all too easy to blow up at your spouse or children. You want to feel relaxed and joyful again but you simply don't know how to get there. "

"General practice, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, EMDR; as well as addiction and families dealing with addictive disorders."

"For just a moment, imagine yourself as a machine made up of different parts. Some parts are small and some are big. Some of these parts you like and want to keep, and other parts you dislike, hate, and possibly wish to incinerate. Through our work, you will have the opportunity to better understand all of these parts that make you, you. You will identity the parts that can and can’t be changed. On your path of personal development, you will hopefully become a healthier version of yourself through a securely constructed balance of change and acceptance."