Therapists in 91206

Diane Marie O'Donnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2008. She graduated from Fresno State University in 1992, with a Masters in Social Work. Diane has experience in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as in community based rural clinics. She has experience in crisis management, working with survivors of sexual assault, individuals with mood disorders. Diane has a strong background in CBT and DBT as well as Crisis Management. She is compassionate, dedicated and a strong advocate for the rights of those suffering from mental health conditions.

Samantha Empero is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2022. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Vanguard University of Southern California and a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University Northridge. Hello! Samantha has had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families of various worldviews and cultural backgrounds.

Life can be hard and unpredictable. The act of suffering is seen through anxiety, depression, isolation, and trauma. At night we close our eyes, and the mind continues to chatter away. We awake tired and face a dead end of no answers and no solutions. Does this sound familiar? Are you a stranger to yourself? As complicated as it sounds, healing is within your grasp: It's a natural process and a birthright to all individuals.

As a Marriage & Family therapist, with over 19 years of experience, I am passionate about the mind-body-spirit connection. I will guide you towards deepening your awareness of it so you can find the inner peace you are searching for. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a fundamental part of the healing process as it will allow you to reconnect to your wholeness. My intention is to accompany you through the struggles of life, hold a safe space for you, and allow you to feel seen, heard, and validated.

NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS CURRENTLY, PLEASE CHECK AGAIN IN LATE OCTOBER We all experience sadness, anxiety, anger, and other negative emotions, but at a certain point, these emotions become more of a burden than we can bear, and can affect our normal functioning; our relationships, jobs, schoolwork, and personal lives as a whole can suffer. Starting therapy is a courageous step toward feeling better; making the choice to become vulnerable in front of another person in order to receive help may be one of the hardest things you ever do. Right now, by looking for a therapist, you're showing the insight that you're worth more.

Dr. Steven G. Fisher is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2000. He holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Fisher utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral approach helping individuals understand the relationship between beliefs, thoughts, and feelings, and the behaviors that follow. Thereby helping the individual recognize that their perceptions of events determine how they will respond and act. Outside of work, Dr. Fisher enjoys biking, paddleboarding, healthy lifestyle, and the outdoors.

Nick Wenzel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2017. Nick provides himself in a genuine way and helps people explore their ideas and reality, and through his strong belief in unique individuals, he supports and provides a confidence that allows others to develop greater agency. Much like film directors, the way we focus or frame things goes on to influence our experiences and the meanings we make of life's various challenges. So often, we let maladaptive patterns and harmful ideas become the lens through which we view ourselves, others, and the world around us.

Frustrated? Having difficulty sleeping? Feeling overwhelmed, helpless or hopeless? With over 23 years of experience, I can help you understand the causes of such problems and set you on a path of healing. There are many sources of stress that can affect the brain and immune system and impair your capacity to cope. In my work with individuals and groups, I work with you to achieve overall wellbeing of mind, body and spirit.

This practice is devoted to providing "no nonsense," brief, goal oriented psychotherapy to individuals, young adults, seniors, couples, families, adolescents and children. The focus of treatment is to assist the client in designing and attaining a realistic psychotherapeutic goal and in making meaningful long-term change. The practice includes an experienced, MFT registered intern who sees clients on a reasonable sliding scale basis. All clinical staff have special expertise in brief psychotherapy, parenting issues, behavioral problems in children and adolescents, disabilities, marriage and family issues and gay and lesbian issues.

**Telehealth Video sessions are available** Are you having trouble controlling your drinking but feel like "rehab" isn't for you? Have loved ones in your life pleaded with you to stop? Is your alcohol or drug use causing relationship issues? Anxiety problems? I know exactly how you’re feeling. Alcohol or drug abuse can be extremely difficult to manage on your own. For the last 19 years I’ve been helping clients navigate the personal recovery process and the trials and tribulations they come with it. If you are in a place in your life where you are ready to make some needed changes, I can help you be free from the grips of addiction.

Maryam Smith is a Psychologist in California who has a Doctorate and Master's in clinical psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco. Maryam has provided psychotherapy to a diverse population of clients ranging from adolescents to elder adults. Maryam has worked in different settings such as schools, community health centers, substance abuse clinics and correctional facilities. Maryam's specialties include depression, anxiety, personality disorders, stress management, spiritual explorations, and cultural issues.

If you are feeling overwhelmed or stuck in your life, therapy can give you the skills and support that you need to get back to living your best life. As a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience, I have expertise in helping people overcome anxiety, depression, and trauma. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and supportive space where you can learn new tools and gain helpful perspectives in order to get yourself unstuck from worry, rumination, procrastination, guilt, or perfectionism. You don't have to figure this out on your own.

Deciding to work with a therapist is a big step, often accompanied by feelings of uncertainty about what to expect. To begin, I'll ask questions and listen carefully as you tell me about yourself. Together, we can begin to understand how things are, how they got to be that way, how you've been managing, and in what ways you'd like things to be different. Once I have a sense of who you are and what you want, I will be a committed and caring collaborator on your journey.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist. My 30+ years of experience include working primarily in school settings from elementary schools, secondary schools to colleges and in psychiatric units for adults and adolescents. As I have worked with children with different types of disabilities including learning disability, autism, ADHD, and emotional disturbance, I have a strong compassion for young adults who have grown up with these disabilities and must now navigate the world without the assistance of special education programs. I have also developed compassion for parents of these children as parenting can be extra challenging.

Do you lie awake in the early hours of the morning or perhaps in the late night hours of trying-to-go-to-sleep and find yourself asking uncomfortable and seemingly unanswerable questions? “Am I happy…do I feel fulfilled…why do I feel lonely…what happens in this next chapter?” Are you in a state of transition? Perhaps you’ve dealt with death of loved ones and it has started you down the path of searching for a greater context. Your acceptable coping habits of eating, drinking, shopping, working, sleeping, not-sleeping, exercising, etc. are not answering these questions and you find yourself back to lying awake in the early hours.

I believe that mental health treatment should be a collaboration. I offer expertiese in mental health and I consider my clients the expert in their own life and goals. Together, we can work to make meaningful change.

Ivey Burton, Ph.D. (PSY 14900). I have over 30 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have past teaching appointments at both UCLA and Martin Luther King Medical Center. I have a professional and personal interest in mindfulness, the practice of focusing one's awareness on the present. I believe that mindfulness can play an important role in reducing suffering associated with various psychological difficulties. Learning to focus on the present moment can help you build new pathways in your brain, your life and further your journey of self-discovery.

Mayra Perez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with five years of experience. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California, specializing in adult mental health and wellness. Mayra believes in a therapeutic approach that is strength-based and client-centered. Her goal is to provide a nurturing and supportive environment, meeting the client where they are, and identifying and using their personal strengths to improve other areas that they are working on together.

Magda Arango-Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Hawaii who has been practicing since 2003. She attended University of Puerto Rico for undergraduate and received a B.A. in Psychology. For graduate study, she attended San Francisco State University and obtained a Masters in Clinical Social Work. Magda has more than 20 years of work experience with children, adolescent, adults, and families. She is here to assist and guide you through this difficult time. Magda provides a safe space, an empathic, compassionate, open- minded, non-judgmental, and individualized therapeutic experience.