LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 90803

I provide all sessions by PHONE only. Are you struggling with depression, loneliness, stress or anxieties? Sometimes we just need someone to talk to that can help us explore and identify what is keeping us from moving forward in our life. I understand it can be difficult to pick up the phone and make that first initial phone call reaching out for help.The decision to start therapy is very courageous, and finding a therapist that you feel comfortable working with is paramount to your success.

I enjoy working with adults and couples from the diverse background. I specialize in working with API clients struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, unresolved past trauma, marital/relationship challenges, navigating identity, life transitions, grief, and intergenerational trauma. I specialize in helping interracial couples to repair/improve their connection and communication. I'm bilingual with English and Japanese, and can offer sessions in either or both languages. I understand how the interplay between our cultural identity and family background can play an important role in our experience of the world.

I believe people know what's good for them and that we all can overcome the obstacles in life that hold us back. When the intensity of life's problems becomes overwhelming, we need someone to help us develop strategies and to support our efforts to continue to grow and change. Whether you are dealing with frustration and uncertainty or destructive and addictive behaviors, I will work to help you grow and turn your life around.

Feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Afraid you are not measuring up at work or at home? Perhaps you have experienced past trauma and feel like it is holding you back from accomplishing what you wanted to in your life. You have tried to deal with these issues on your own with mixed or disappointing results. Maybe you have even been through therapy before. I can help. I specialize in EMDR therapy and Brainspotting that go deeper than traditional talk therapy to heal the roots of these issues. Want to get rid of depression or anxiety for good? Get off of psychiatric medication? Get your creativity and lust for life back? Read on!

Hello, and welcome! Taking the first step to locate the right Behavioral Health provider can be a daunting task, but the courage it takes to start one's personal journey is sacred and is a very respected endeavor. To all who are seeking to increase personal peace and contentment at any given point in their lives, I am dedicated to assisting you with the compassionate support and professionalism necessary to provide success in obtaining your specific goals throughout our therapeutic journey together.

I've been fascinated with how people change and don't change over the last 30 years. There is some stickiness in ourselves and others I think we'd all like to feel the power to transform. I've realized that fears about the sense of self not being good enough, lovable, or valuable knock us out of our connection to our internal core values, right in the moment where our core values would transform the situation. Contemplate when you let yourself down and don't follow through with what you know you want to do. Reflect on the times you've needed compassion and only received an evaluation. How would you change all this stickiness?

I am passionate about helping adults connect with their authentic self and form more consistent, secure, and healthy relationships. People often come to me when they experience symptoms of anxiety or depression, secondary to some form of relational trauma. Sometimes relational trauma may involve abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Other times, relational trauma can be more subtle, such as a series of misattunements from a partially absent caregiver, like a parent who drank too much or spent most of their time working. By healing relational wounds in therapy, you are making a long-term investment in deep, meaningful, growth.

When we talk about our sexuality, it can be challenging. We might feel embarrassed or judged, so the topic just isn’t broached- especially if some issues are going on with what you’re feeling and/or dealing within yourself around this area of your life. I want my nonjudgmental space for open dialogue to help pave the way toward making changes necessary to thrive again! Therapy is about so much more than just knowing what’s going on; it’s also about understanding and creating a compassionate space to explore your feelings and thoughts. By working together, we can explore your past experiences and collaborate on how to move forward.

My goal is to create a secure space where you can delve into your challenges, gain deeper understanding, and find clarity. Through a blend of compassion and straightforwardness, I aspire for you to become increasingly confident in confronting life's hurdles. Everyone faces difficulties at various points in life, whether it's navigating complex relationships, coping with work-related stress, or managing significant life changes. You might feel stuck, uncertain, overwhelmed, or isolated during these times. Remember, you don't have to face these challenges alone.

Live your best life because you only get one! Constantly worrying about everything, always asking yourself "what if," unsure about decisions you've already made/will make... let's get rid of this anxiety! If anxiety, self-worth, and/or unresolved issues get in the way of you living a happy, meaningful life, reach out to me today to take back control. I provide a collaborative approach in therapy, giving "homework" to all of my clients, working to get them out of therapy, not keep them in it! I'm so proud & so grateful to be both the most reviewed AND best ranked therapist of Long Beach 3 years in a row!

California residents- Video/Telehealth only -----------------------------------------------------ReNina Minter is a psychotherapist who specializes in helping clients end the cycle of unwanted behavior patterns. She works collaboratively with clients who are ready to increase self awareness, reduce symptoms, and manage emotions. She provides a safe space to process the past, deal with emotions, and learn the tools to grow. The focus is lasting behavioral change, inner peace, directing thoughts, and managing emotions.

Are you feeling stuck with outdated coping strategies as life's challenges evolve? Wrestling with emotional clarity or resolving past experiences can be tough. Imagine having a compassionate collaborator who provides a safe space to explore alternative perspectives and offers a personalized approach to empower you with hope and courage for transformative change—I can be that guide for you.

COUPLES THERAPY: Make your partnership strong again. Every couple faces crises and conflicts along the way. From the first session, I will teach you specific steps to communicate and restore your sense of safety and connection to one another. From this ground, conflicts can be resolved, healing of past hurts can occur and growth happens. Let me lead you to the place where "you can face anything - together". All relationships welcome.

At different points in our lives, we may find ourselves navigating difficult waters. These periods are tender and sacred, and having the light and guidance of a therapist can be healing in many ways. I have a genuine interest in getting to know you and holding a warm, gentle, nonjudgmental space for you to explore yourself. I am curious about the identities you embody and how these identities intersect and dance within a larger context of family, community, culture, and social systems.

Life throws us challenges daily through family, work and relationships. Are you struggling through and losing confidence in your ability to communicate effectively and handle issues without feeling fear, stress or frustration? Well, you must be ready to do something about it, 'cause here you are! Let me help you connect to your inner strength and bring balance and harmony into your life.

Do you feel lonely or dissatisfied in your closest relationships? Are you feeling anxious? Depressed? Do you struggle with the 'imposter syndrome,' where you are capable in many areas of your life, but deep down feel incompetent or worthless? We can work together to help you heal. I bring 20+ years of experience to helping people work through depression, anxiety and the underlying wounds, unmet needs and relationship patterns.

Do you find yourself experiencing doubt, sadness, worry, grief, confusion and hopelessness? It could be that your relationship is causing confusion and you are losing your sense of stability in the world or maybe you are struggling to make career or family decisions. Depression or anxiety may be getting in your way of finding the happiness/success you know you are capable of having. These concerns take courage to face and therapy provides a safe place to discuss alternative ways of looking at your concerns. I can help you gain some insight into your struggles while providing emotional support.

Are you a successful professional, yet find yourself craving personal satisfaction on a daily basis? Are you innovative, imaginative and resourceful, but can't use those gifts to get the life you dream of? Is stress causing you to panic, withdraw, or feel like a fraud? Over time, we all internalize messages we've received throughout our lives, and unconsciously organize our sense of self around that pain. If you find yourself remembering who you "used to be" and wondering "where did I go?", we can work to regain your sense of self while having satisfying personal and professional relationships.

Are you at a point in your life where you feel you are ready for a change but don’t know where to start? Have you been struggling to take control of an addiction or compulsive behavior and have had no luck on you own? Are you overwhelmed with negative thoughts that leave you paralyzed to take action? Are you struggling to find or maintain healthy relationships with partners, family, friends, or co-workers? Perhaps you're just finally ready to work on yourself, level-up, and enrich your life by establishing a deeper relationship with YOU.