"EVENING APPTS. I chose a PhD in Clinical Psychology in order to help individuals suffering with the emotional pain and upheaval that life's ups and downs can bring. I enjoy a close working relationship and collaborative trust based connection with my patients, which brings the reward of personal growth and stimulates the healing process. With more than 28 years in the mental health profession, and 25+ years in private practice, I continue working to expand my education and experience to include a wide variety of psychotherapeutical skill sets."
"EVENING APPTS. I chose a PhD in Clinical Psychology in order to help individuals suffering with the emotional pain and upheaval that life's ups and downs can bring. I enjoy a close working relationship and collaborative trust based connection with my patients, which brings the reward of personal growth and stimulates the healing process. With more than 28 years in the mental health profession, and 25+ years in private practice, I continue working to expand my education and experience to include a wide variety of psychotherapeutical skill sets."
"Do you find yourself struggling in relationships? Do you find yourself repeating patterns? Are you unsure of how to cope with your feelings? Are you ready to make a change? Seeking help and acknowledging your difficulties is the first step in healing. Therapy is a valuable space to begin the self-exploration process and to learn ways to create a healthy more meaningful life. I take an action oriented interactive approach to identify goals and implement change."
"Do you find yourself struggling in relationships? Do you find yourself repeating patterns? Are you unsure of how to cope with your feelings? Are you ready to make a change? Seeking help and acknowledging your difficulties is the first step in healing. Therapy is a valuable space to begin the self-exploration process and to learn ways to create a healthy more meaningful life. I take an action oriented interactive approach to identify goals and implement change."
"I welcome you to contact me directly. We can take the opportunity to address your needs during a complimentary consultation either by phone or in person. Whether self-referred, referred by a friend, colleague, physician or other health professional, I can help assess and address your needs collaboratively, working along with you to resolve your issues and meet your goals. Fees are flexible."
"I welcome you to contact me directly. We can take the opportunity to address your needs during a complimentary consultation either by phone or in person. Whether self-referred, referred by a friend, colleague, physician or other health professional, I can help assess and address your needs collaboratively, working along with you to resolve your issues and meet your goals. Fees are flexible."
"One's deepest desire is to be truly accepted and understood. Yet, many times we find ourselves afraid of being judged or ridiculed for sharing our true thoughts, feelings, and challenges. In our busy lives it is a rarity to find someone who is not only equipped but also has the time and desire to truly listen to our deepest thoughts. It is my belief that if given the needed support and proper surroundings, we will find that we hold the answers within ourselves to overcome the challenges we are facing."
"One's deepest desire is to be truly accepted and understood. Yet, many times we find ourselves afraid of being judged or ridiculed for sharing our true thoughts, feelings, and challenges. In our busy lives it is a rarity to find someone who is not only equipped but also has the time and desire to truly listen to our deepest thoughts. It is my belief that if given the needed support and proper surroundings, we will find that we hold the answers within ourselves to overcome the challenges we are facing."
"I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and their families. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University. I believe in encouraging my clients to explore, process, and conquer their own fears so they can go on to thrive. I create a therapeutic environment where others feel safe to explore personal barriers and move forward to create lives of meaning, purpose, and belonging. If you want to learn more about my positive and collaborative approach to therapy check out my webpage: www.kelleystevens.com. "
"I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and their families. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University. I believe in encouraging my clients to explore, process, and conquer their own fears so they can go on to thrive. I create a therapeutic environment where others feel safe to explore personal barriers and move forward to create lives of meaning, purpose, and belonging. If you want to learn more about my positive and collaborative approach to therapy check out my webpage: www.kelleystevens.com. "
"If you have been suffering in your relationships, you may be tired of attempts you have made to change things and feel nothing is working. My experience has shown therapy can improve how you feel in your relationships. I also work with adolescents and their parents, adults with relationship difficulties, eating disorders, anxiety and depression. If you have been feeling unfulfilled in your relationships, you can become more confident and become closer to your families and friends with the collaborative support I give. I have see adults become more fulfilled and teens become more confident and close to their parents"
"If you have been suffering in your relationships, you may be tired of attempts you have made to change things and feel nothing is working. My experience has shown therapy can improve how you feel in your relationships. I also work with adolescents and their parents, adults with relationship difficulties, eating disorders, anxiety and depression. If you have been feeling unfulfilled in your relationships, you can become more confident and become closer to your families and friends with the collaborative support I give. I have see adults become more fulfilled and teens become more confident and close to their parents"
"Struggling to connect with your child? Difficulty setting boundaries and getting results? Parenting is hard. There are no books or guidelines to follow. Sometimes you just sit there and think "Where did I go wrong?" or "How did we end up like this?" You want to be a support and help your child while also setting appropriate boundaries and providing a good example. "
"Struggling to connect with your child? Difficulty setting boundaries and getting results? Parenting is hard. There are no books or guidelines to follow. Sometimes you just sit there and think "Where did I go wrong?" or "How did we end up like this?" You want to be a support and help your child while also setting appropriate boundaries and providing a good example. "
"Thanks for your interest in learning about my work. For some a visit to this page is a beginning place as you begin to consider making a change in your life. For others, you've been down that road before and the idea that "things could get better" isn't feeling as likely. Clients that work with me are often stuck in long-standing patterns of behavior that are interfering with the work/ school lives, relationships and overall well-being. Regardless of where you are in dealing with a challenge in your life, I'd enjoy the opportunity to explore with you how I could help you approach things differently this time."
"Thanks for your interest in learning about my work. For some a visit to this page is a beginning place as you begin to consider making a change in your life. For others, you've been down that road before and the idea that "things could get better" isn't feeling as likely. Clients that work with me are often stuck in long-standing patterns of behavior that are interfering with the work/ school lives, relationships and overall well-being. Regardless of where you are in dealing with a challenge in your life, I'd enjoy the opportunity to explore with you how I could help you approach things differently this time."
"I believe that every client has the capacity and internal strength to change and grow. My role as a therapist is to be a partner as well as a guide in my client's journey. My goal is to help my clients identify and remove obstacles that are keeping them from living the lives they deserve. Therapy does not need be mysterious or intimidating. l work in a straight-forward, open, and honest way with my clients to empower and support them in their own unique process of healing."
"I believe that every client has the capacity and internal strength to change and grow. My role as a therapist is to be a partner as well as a guide in my client's journey. My goal is to help my clients identify and remove obstacles that are keeping them from living the lives they deserve. Therapy does not need be mysterious or intimidating. l work in a straight-forward, open, and honest way with my clients to empower and support them in their own unique process of healing."
"I believe that all individuals have the ability to learn, to grow, and to shine... my work centers around this idea. I am passionate about providing high-quality, individualized care to my clients, and working toward positive changes through the use of research-based psychotherapy models that have been shown to be effective. Choosing a therapist is an important decision, and one that should not be made lightly... in order for therapy to be effective, it has to be the right fit. Let's start with a free consultation phone call, to see if my style jives with yours. Please visit my website to learn more about me and my work."
"I believe that all individuals have the ability to learn, to grow, and to shine... my work centers around this idea. I am passionate about providing high-quality, individualized care to my clients, and working toward positive changes through the use of research-based psychotherapy models that have been shown to be effective. Choosing a therapist is an important decision, and one that should not be made lightly... in order for therapy to be effective, it has to be the right fit. Let's start with a free consultation phone call, to see if my style jives with yours. Please visit my website to learn more about me and my work."
"My focus is on deepening my patients' understanding of their own behaviors, improving their communication and coping skills, increasing confidence and self-image, and moving toward a healthier and more satisfying level of functioning. I am fluent in both English and Farsi."
"My focus is on deepening my patients' understanding of their own behaviors, improving their communication and coping skills, increasing confidence and self-image, and moving toward a healthier and more satisfying level of functioning. I am fluent in both English and Farsi."
"It is important to feel comfortable and connected with your therapist in order to work through difficult and challenging issues in your life. I believe that within that connection, healing can occur. A willingness to participate and engage in the work is important for both the client and therapist in order for progress to be made."
"It is important to feel comfortable and connected with your therapist in order to work through difficult and challenging issues in your life. I believe that within that connection, healing can occur. A willingness to participate and engage in the work is important for both the client and therapist in order for progress to be made."
"Are you having a tough time with someone you love or are close with? Are you a parent struggling with your child? Do you ever feel uncontrollably anxious or depressed? Do you want to quell your OCD rituals or tame your anger? You're not alone, nor do you have to solve your problem on your own. In fact, neuroscience has shown you really can't. Our brains are hardwired to connect -- within themselves and between individuals. By developing new self-regulation and self-improvement strategies, we literally rewire our brains, intentionally creating new neural pathways."
"Are you having a tough time with someone you love or are close with? Are you a parent struggling with your child? Do you ever feel uncontrollably anxious or depressed? Do you want to quell your OCD rituals or tame your anger? You're not alone, nor do you have to solve your problem on your own. In fact, neuroscience has shown you really can't. Our brains are hardwired to connect -- within themselves and between individuals. By developing new self-regulation and self-improvement strategies, we literally rewire our brains, intentionally creating new neural pathways."
"As a child & family therapist, I guide families through meaningful change. I help parents move from feeling concerned and frustrated to optimistic and empowered. Children move from lost and alone, to secure and loved. I focus on communication and relationship building, supporting families by increasing their effectiveness in these areas. Parents and youth will experience increased mutual respect, understanding, and empathy, creating opportunities for communication, validation, and problem-solving, in a safe environment. I use a Family Therapy orientation because I believe your relationship with your child is their most valuable asset."
"As a child & family therapist, I guide families through meaningful change. I help parents move from feeling concerned and frustrated to optimistic and empowered. Children move from lost and alone, to secure and loved. I focus on communication and relationship building, supporting families by increasing their effectiveness in these areas. Parents and youth will experience increased mutual respect, understanding, and empathy, creating opportunities for communication, validation, and problem-solving, in a safe environment. I use a Family Therapy orientation because I believe your relationship with your child is their most valuable asset."
"People see you as “having it all together”, but you’re overwhelmed and on edge. You're so stressed out and can't focus on anything. You feel like nothing you do is ever enough. Getting out of bed is a chore and so hard to think about what you have to do that day. Your relationships are suffering, which is another thing that stresses you out. When you do tell someone your struggling, they often say "you'll be just fine". This then brings on the shame and now you're really feeling alone and isolated. You are so exhausted, you just want relief, you don't know how that can happen. At the end of the day, all you want is to feel better."
"People see you as “having it all together”, but you’re overwhelmed and on edge. You're so stressed out and can't focus on anything. You feel like nothing you do is ever enough. Getting out of bed is a chore and so hard to think about what you have to do that day. Your relationships are suffering, which is another thing that stresses you out. When you do tell someone your struggling, they often say "you'll be just fine". This then brings on the shame and now you're really feeling alone and isolated. You are so exhausted, you just want relief, you don't know how that can happen. At the end of the day, all you want is to feel better."
"Does your life look great on the outside, but feel lonely and sad on the inside? Is your relationship with food or alcohol becoming a problem? Do you sometimes blame yourself, and fear the future? I would like to help. You do not have to struggle alone. Sometimes life seems so overwhelming that you cannot think clearly enough to find your own solutions. The coping skills we have developed to handle our pain can become the problem which just adds to the stress."
"Does your life look great on the outside, but feel lonely and sad on the inside? Is your relationship with food or alcohol becoming a problem? Do you sometimes blame yourself, and fear the future? I would like to help. You do not have to struggle alone. Sometimes life seems so overwhelming that you cannot think clearly enough to find your own solutions. The coping skills we have developed to handle our pain can become the problem which just adds to the stress."
"I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. Along with individual therapy, I have experience running groups for adolescents struggling with their mental health. I work with wide range of clinical issues including family conflict, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, self-esteem, coming out, and crisis management and am passionate about working with young people, families, and the LGBTQ+ community. My person-centered approach to counseling involves socratic questioning, uncovering hidden strengths, and realizing one's own unique gifts. "
"I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. Along with individual therapy, I have experience running groups for adolescents struggling with their mental health. I work with wide range of clinical issues including family conflict, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, self-esteem, coming out, and crisis management and am passionate about working with young people, families, and the LGBTQ+ community. My person-centered approach to counseling involves socratic questioning, uncovering hidden strengths, and realizing one's own unique gifts. "
"Has life become stressful and overwhelming? Are your family relationships being impacted? I believe this stress can wound the spirit and cause parents to be angry, children to be angry and act out and spouses to become resentful. I can help families and individuals communicate in ways that help to heal old wounds and restore a sense of hope. I work with your own internal strengths to support change and help you discover your unmet needs. I strongly believe in the power of self-exploration to create opportunities for positive life changes."
"Has life become stressful and overwhelming? Are your family relationships being impacted? I believe this stress can wound the spirit and cause parents to be angry, children to be angry and act out and spouses to become resentful. I can help families and individuals communicate in ways that help to heal old wounds and restore a sense of hope. I work with your own internal strengths to support change and help you discover your unmet needs. I strongly believe in the power of self-exploration to create opportunities for positive life changes."
"Specializing in addiction, trauma, adoption, and soul loss, provides me the tools to help you in healing from endured wounds, addressing relationship and attachment issues, and helping you navigate through depression and anxiety. I can help you find the courage to been seen and the strength to be heard as you heal your wounds and fight your addictions. "
"Specializing in addiction, trauma, adoption, and soul loss, provides me the tools to help you in healing from endured wounds, addressing relationship and attachment issues, and helping you navigate through depression and anxiety. I can help you find the courage to been seen and the strength to be heard as you heal your wounds and fight your addictions. "
"I believe each one of us has the capacity and resilience to live a full, meaningful life, in spite of painful and traumatic experiences; but we need a place where the unbearable feelings can be expressed, shared, and understood-opening new paths and new possibilities for deeper meaning in our lives.
I am privileged to walk alongside you and help you grow beyond the places you have felt disheartened and convinced that expansiveness and growth were out of reach. Therapy provides a profoundly relational context for emotional expansiveness, human understanding, and a growing capacity to bear life's inevitable trials."
"I believe each one of us has the capacity and resilience to live a full, meaningful life, in spite of painful and traumatic experiences; but we need a place where the unbearable feelings can be expressed, shared, and understood-opening new paths and new possibilities for deeper meaning in our lives.
I am privileged to walk alongside you and help you grow beyond the places you have felt disheartened and convinced that expansiveness and growth were out of reach. Therapy provides a profoundly relational context for emotional expansiveness, human understanding, and a growing capacity to bear life's inevitable trials."
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