LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 90803

Have you been feeling sad, hopeless, anxious or stressed? Is it interfering with your life, school, work or relationships? Or do you have a teen or loved one who is struggling and you feel like you don’t know how to help them? It may be time to give therapy a try.

Are you afraid your wife or partner is going to break up with you? Are you worried that people will find out about your online or in-person sexual activity? My specialty is helping men who are spending too much time viewing pornography or engaged in cybersex, keep going to prostitutes or massage parlors even when they try to stop, or cruise for sex online or in person and have trouble stopping. No matter what, I will help you succeed. It may be hard work; but you have so much to gain--your relationships and your life.

As a private practitioner, I provide psychotherapy with focus on family relationships, women's issues, substance use and addiction concerns. I work with young to senior adults using a person-centered approach. The primary focus will be on your own special brand of culture and individuality. I will help guide you into being the best version of you.

You have taken the first and most important step. Sometimes our lives change drastically or we forget the meaning of it, leaving us lonely, scared and helpless. Have you experienced difficulty in your relationship? Are you becoming increasingly overwhelmed? Are you feeling imbalanced? I'm here to help you re-define and explore who you are and want to be. We create meaning and make sense of why and how certain patterns have and are occurring in your life and how to change them. I provide a positive and encouraging environment and believe that you have the power to change and grow.

I love working with clients who feel like their hope is gone. By examining the root of your problems, we will work together to create deep and lasting change. I don't believe problems of the human heart are solved by quick fixes and simple platitudes. They often require a deeper journey that can't be done alone.

I have a holistic view to therapy. One's physical and mental wellbeing are tied together. Every client has the strength to be whole. I work as a coach to help the client work thru those issues and concerns that are stopping their growth. The client determines the agenda and how many sessions as needed. I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist. I also have vast experience working with psychosis and mood disorders. As well as personal issues such as grieving and loss.

Hello, my name is Marguerite Doumak and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist working in the SouthBay. I have over 30 years experience in the field of mental health.

I am here to help you relieve stress, pain, and anxiety by guiding you toward a fulfilling relationship. Like many couples, you might struggle with communication or repetitive arguing. You want to experience joy in your relationship, instead of feeling distant from your partner. You want to improve your sex life and have fun. Couples therapy can help you rebuild a lost connection or strengthen your most important relationship. In my office, you can experience a safe space to practice new skills and explore deep relational intimacy. You and your partner can feel wonderful together. You and your partner can thrive.

Therapy is an art, not a science. Since every person is a unique individual, therapy will vary depending on the persons involved. Hence, there can be no one approach to therapy which works for everyone. To facilitate change, different techniques may be used. However, the forging of a therapeutic alliance is essential for change. Research has shown that a successful outcome in therapy depends on this. In humanistic psychology, emphasis is placed on self-actualization. A propensity to self-actualize is presumed to exist in all persons. Karen Horney made the following analogy to illustrate this phenomenon.

Reaching out for help is a difficult thing to do. However, you are closer to your healing by viewing this. You may have felt misunderstood throughout your life, but self acceptance is the primary goal. My desire is for you to improve your daily functioning and satisfaction in your life. Engaging in individual, family, couples, and group therapy, you will enhance your communication skills, coping strategies, and a sense of emotional and mental wellness. Opportunities for a happier and more fulfilling life are developed through compassion, collaboration, and support. By picking up the phone and dialing my number you have displayed self love and hope.

I help people regain the feeling of hopefulness. Our work in therapy can help you feel the energy, enthusiasm and optimism that was part part of your identity. With therapy you will begin to feel a sense of connection and closeness with loved ones. You are not alone. With the support I can offer, you will likely feel the joy and peace that should be part of life. Therapy will help you feel empowered, live life more fulfilling and with greater ease. In my practice, I specialize in assisting people in overcoming feelings of sadness, loneliness and anxiety.

I value building a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship and working collaboratively to build a life that is worth living. In our sessions I focus on finding a balance of communicating acceptance, so your struggles can be heard, while looking at ways to improve your life for the future. I help you connect to your values and define behaviors that will get you on a path that increases your sense of self-worth. I am highly committed to the evidence-based practice of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), practicing clinically for 10 years and applying it in my own life concurrently.

Hello, my name is Rupal Doshi Wilcox. I am a practicing Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, whose career spans working with multiple private and public health organizations and hospitals. I am specialized in Mindfulness Based Therapies such as MBSR, MSC, and MBCT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Level one and two Gottman Couples Therapy, and Feedback Informed Therapy.

On a daily basis I am given the distinct opportunity to work with people as a vehicle to help them to find their own truth and happiness. Based on our life's path we attach ourselves to people, places and things as a way to connect to the most basic part of ourselves, deserving and capable human beings. Sometimes these attachments result in being pushed further from our genuine selves and create patterns that leave us feeling lost and searching. I believe in the basic premise that at birth people are purely lovable and worthy and have a natural right to be seen and heard. My work with you is formed from this basic belief.

Who needs therapy? We all do! We can all benefit from an hour a week dedicated to introspection & increased self-acceptance in a warm, nonjudgmental environment where we feel safe & supported. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or hopelessness over a loss of control over your life in an increasingly scary & isolating world. Maybe you're feeling stuck in old, unproductive patterns and need encouragement, accountability & motivation to create the life you truly want. Whatever brings you to therapy, my goal is to support your growth, healing and fulfillment. I work with single, partnered & "ever-single" adults 18+.

I am passionate about working with BIPOC young adults in academia/ higher education or navigating transitioning into the workplace. I love working with new mothers who are adjusting to the whirlwind of emotions and life changes that accompany motherhood. I am dedicated to providing support to individuals struggling with relationship loss or bereavement. NOW Booking via Headspace! Please click my "website" button to schedule your own appointment today!

Located in Long Beach, CA, DBT Center of Long Beach was founded to provide a compassionate, welcoming and supportive environment for individuals seeking treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), anxiety, depression, self-harm, substance abuse and suicidal ideation through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Needing the help of another person is one of the most difficult challenges we face as humans. It can make us feel we are broken, that we are too little or too much, and that it would all be best kept inside rather than talked about in the open. Good help, however, can transform shame into acceptance, stuckness into movement, and self-distortion into alignment with our true selves. I specialize in and have extensive training and research experience in treating trauma disorders, PTSD, dissociative disorders, and complex PTSD. I also have specialties in and enjoy working with interracial relationships and men's issues.

My passion lies in empowering adults to achieve their mental health and healing goals. As a certified Cognitive Therapist, I draw from a diverse toolkit that blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Humanistic and Client-Centered approaches, incorporating Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness Training.