Therapists in 90808

Seeking therapy takes a great deal of courage and finding a therapist who is the right fit for you can seem overwhelming. Congratulations on taking that first step. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families in private practice and am excited at the possibility of working with you. I believe it is vital to focus on the importance of building a therapeutic relationship while utilizing a healing-oriented approach that takes into account the whole person. By doing so, we are able to address the full range of physical, emotional, social, spiritual and environmental influences.

I love working with women who want to move beyond trauma, anxiety, narcissistic abuse (parent/authoritarian only-not romantic) and love working with women who have children or adult children with exceptional needs. I believe that with effort, consistency and the right tools, people can not just survive but thrive. I am licensed in both California and Arizona. I am a international Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy therapist, having completed extensive training at Oxford University in England. I have been a therapist for over 35 years and I have trained in many, many modalities.

Aspirations for personal growth and self-improvement can be succeeded. I provide a safe, compassionate, and nurturing environment to help clients feel better able to share their thoughts, fears, and goals. I believe that my clinical training, education, and community advocacy allow me to understand and support your needs.

Taking the first step toward getting help is the hardest part and I understand that. I have overcome many obstacles in life and am grateful to now be in a position to help others. I focus on providing a safe environment in order to help you speak freely, share your story, ask any questions, and face all issues that arise. I am open-minded, nonjudgemental, and eclectic in my approach. In beginning this inquiry, today you are one step closer to finding answers and solutions. Whether you are feeling down, anxious, confused, have relationship issues, or just want to grow emotionally and learn more about yourself, therapy can help.

Does anxiety keep you from living the life you want? Do you often feel overwhelmed, confused, or on edge and don’t know how to calm yourself? It can feel frustrating when you’ve tried many things to get rid of your anxiety and you just can’t seem to shake it off. Often this can lead you to feeling stuck. If this is you, then you’ve come to the right place. Let me be your guide towards a balanced life and overall mental wellness.

****CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS *** I know sometimes it’s hard to shut off that voice in your head that says you’re not good enough. I also know the stories that we tell ourselves about who we are are (usually) a bunch of bullshit...but even bullshit stories have a powerful effect on you. I want to help you create a more accurate story about yourself. But guess what? That’s not something you can do alone. If you want help managing your addiction recovery, improving communication, walking through trauma, managing anxiety/perfectionism issues or are having difficulties with your relationships, I can walk you through it.

Not finding answers or feeling stuck can leave us helpless and hopeless. Sometimes we need a safe place to express and explore our innermost parts to access the answers we seek. My preferred approach is insight-oriented and person-centered. I want to help you gain greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-love. A better understanding of how our past has shaped our present can encourage us to become empowered. Together we can make the change to become ‘unstuck’.

Are life’s struggles causing you to feel overwhelmed, confused, distressed, dissatisfied, or alone? I can help you find hope and healing, and a way forward. I truly believe the connection between therapist and client is essential to successful therapy and connecting with my clients - is my greatest asset. I do this by providing a caring, non-judgmental, supportive presence and a listening ear. In this safe place, I come alongside adult individuals dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Co-dependency, Elder and Caregiving Issues, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Faith Issues and help them move forward.

Money, vacations and good food can make us happy, but how long does this feeling last? Sustainable happiness comes from within, unobstructed by past injuries and external influences. When we operate disconnected from our inner wellbeing, we feel lost, unsatisfied, depressed, anxious...the list goes on. As your therapist, our purpose is to nurture and witness your journey back to your true essence and to facilitate a process that will lead you to a life of wellness and authenticity.

Priscilla is the founder and licensed clinical psychotherapist of PAC Services. She has worked in social services and mental health since 2012 and provides compassionate evidence based therapy for adults and adolescents. Priscilla is dedicated to recognizing each client’s unique experiences, personalities, strengths, and needs to help them find their own respective path to healing. She is passionate about social justice/systemic inequality issues and considers it an honor and privilege to come alongside her clients in their journey of healing and resilience.

I work with children, youth, and families. I help my clients learn to cope and heal from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self-harming, suicidal ideation, PTSD, trauma, and abuse (sexual/psychological/emotional/physical). I also enjoy working with clients facing issues around abandonment, grief and loss, and intergenerational trauma. My goal is to help clients feel empowered and provide hope they can heal from any painful past or present experiences in their lives. I am certified in somatic and embodiment regulation strategies, where I completed training with trauma therapist Linda Thai.

Although we come from many different walks of life, your story matters. I am here to assure you that your journey does not have to be navigated through alone. My goal is to work together with you in discovering who you once were, who you are now, & who & where you want to be. I believe we can learn to control our thoughts & emotions in order to heal, discover peace, & find empowerment. In this journey of self-discovery, I hope to provide you with a non-judgmental & supportive, safe space while focusing on developing genuine trust & connection.

Starting therapy can be scary! Therapy is a collaborative process that allows me to guide and empower you to resolve issues that are affecting your life. I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and boundary-setting in work and personal life. I provide culturally appropriate services while using your strengths as a starting point. I am queer and trans-affirming and welcome LGBTQAI clients, their families and loved ones.

I imagine you are seeking support for one of life's challenging transitions. In the work we do together you will find compassion, warmth, a dose of humor and directness. As a Family Therapist in private practice for over 37 years I am passionate about helping you in a nonjudgmental and supportive way identify and work to resolve the issues that brought you into therapy.

No matter what you’re seeking, whether it’s overcoming worries, desiring more out of life, reducing stress in relationships, or becoming a more refined version of yourself, it’s helpful to have an ally throughout the journey. I believe that people have within them the creativity, strengths, and solutions to become who and what they want to be. My style is integrative which aims to address each person’s unique experience through a wide variety of psychotherapies and tools.

Working with individuals and couples is my passion. Couples who have lost their connection, their intimacy, their ability to have fun together, individuals who feel lost and empty; couples who yearn for that connection they once had, but just need some tools to get back there. Being able to assist these clients in these areas is something that I have been doing for over 17 years in a number of various settings which include psychiatric inpatient, court mandated clients, intensive outpatient, etc. This variety of experience over the years has been a blessing to be able to bring more tools to my clients of today.

I consider it an honor to develop a relationship with you and walk beside you on your journey to exploring your darkest corners and bringing some light into your shadows. For 14 years, I have been in the field of recovery and addiction. I have personal and professional experience with addiction and I am familiar with most types of recovery. Inpatient treatment can be expensive and is not appropriate for everyone. I can support you in making an informed decision in how to best treat your addiction without the sales pitch and get you and your family the help you need.