Therapists in 91601

Hi, I’m Amy, and I believe you were made to impact the world in a unique and powerful way. Yes, I’m talking about you! Maybe you don’t believe me right now…Maybe you’re feeling stuck, or weighed down by life’s burdens. Maybe you’re scared, disconnected, overwhelmed, or lonely…Maybe you’re grieving, or feeling like you don’t know who you are anymore…

I am a trauma specialist who enjoys working with adults who are looking to do deep work and commonly come from complex trauma backgrounds. I am culturally competent and sensitive to your cultural/religious lived experience and self-identity. I pride myself in serving a diverse clientele and have extensive experience working closely with the Latino community. I frequently see people who are over-achievers working in demanding and high-pressured professional settings who are prone to burnout. I love supporting and helping clients face their traumas, improve their relationships and boundaries, and providing a safe space to be free.

As a clinician with over 25 years of experience, I guide my clients through their journey of self-discovery by providing a safe, private and non-judgemental environment. It is an interactive process of identifying areas of concern and potential roadblocks that may impede your ability to live a full and meaningful life. I work with individuals and couples ranging in age from pre-teen to older adults. The primary areas of focus are issues concerning; depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual molestation, grief & loss, health concerns, transgender, work & career issues, infertility, adoption & post-partum depression.

Sometimes we need additional support in our lives. You may be struggling with relationship challenges; feeling stuck; encountering creative blocks; seeking a sense of purpose and meaning; suffering from shame, self-neglect and self-criticism; working through grief and loss issues; emotional struggles around letting go of property and possessions; or desiring a career change. Therapy can provide assistance through our challenges, create new options, and lead to a more fulfilling life.

My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, therapeutic environment where individuals and couples have the opportunity to explore and uncover their emotional blocks and heal past wounds.  I have been described as a balance of clear and direct with compassion and empathy. I believe that through the process of developing insight and awareness into issues and behaviors, I can in turn help clients to better manage their symptoms and develop coping mechanisms which enable them to lead more enjoyable and gratifying lives.  My aspiration is to help clients move beyond fleeting, quick fixes and, instead, implement long-lasting change.

My name is Debi Luczywek and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), based in Southern California. I received my doctorate in 2007 in Psychology and I have been practicing ever since. My specialty is working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and grief. I work with clients to help them obtain and develop practical strategies that foster greater balance in their everyday life. I will provide treatment to relieve symptoms leading to a greater sense of well-being and help build strength so you can reach their most important goals and aspirations.

I am passionate about working with women of all ages and walks of life that are on a journey to grow self love, a positive self image, and are looking to change self talk from negative to positive. It is my pleasure to assist women struggling with anxiety and/or depression to increase their mood by changing self talk, examine negative core beliefs, unravel dysfunctional behavior patterns, and provide tools to meet their life goals.

We carry with us stories and patterns that have likely served us in the past, but may no longer serve us. This can exacerbate symptoms of anxiety, depression or other mental health symptoms. Exploring and recognizing, with gentleness, how these patterns have become detrimental, gives us the freedom to choose what themes we insert in our life, and what we no longer have space for. I am excited by the opportunity to explore with individuals, couples and polycules the way in which they can increase their intimacy, empowerment, and sense of individuality by exploring and challenging barriers and patterns that limit exploration.

At the core of my practice lies a deep belief in the power of authentic connection and the transformative impact of therapy. Having personally experienced the benefits of therapy, I’m dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their inner worlds with honesty, compassion, and curiosity. For me, therapy is not a one-size-fits-all solution- it's a collaborative and creative process where we work together to cultivate a life that is in alignment with what matters most to you.

Pregnancy, birthing, and early parenting are physically and emotionally life altering transitions. For many families they can be a mix of immense joy and overwhelming suffering. If you are struggling with infertility or loss, the road to parenthood is even more emotionally burdensome. Trained in maternal mental health, I help women and couples work through the challenges of difficulty conceiving, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and early parenting. I help the whole family to develop resources, make meaning out of your experiences, transform your identity, and forge supportive and loving relationships within your family unit.

As a therapist, it is my hope to create a space where you feel safe, comfortable, and supported as you embark on your journey of self-discovery and healing. I believe that working as a team to achieve your goals is vital to the therapeutic process.

I am a culturally competent Licensed Clinical Therapist with 20 years of providing psychotherapy, counseling, and supportive services to diverse populations.

Do any of these sound familiar? You are constantly “on” and have a hard time relaxing. You want to do it all and have difficulty saying no. You have achieved a lot and have the external signs of success. Yet, you continue to feel anxious and not good enough inside. You’re aware of having emotional wounds that impact the way you view yourself and show up in your relationships. You understand the “why” behind your responses, yet you continue to feel troubled by distressing past events and cope in ways that are no longer effective. If any of these statements with you, you are not alone, and therapy can help.

The world is a strange place and life can at times be challenging and feel too overwhelming to navigate. A relationship with the right therapist can be a transformative experience that allows you heal and continue to grow into the person you want to be. Trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions among other day to day dealings can feel paralyzing and feel like the world is burning down around you. Those who work in creative fields can often feel stuck in their work, as well as those in the athletic world. I work to with clients through the foundation of trust and empathy to help them find healing within themselves.

I work with individuals who find themselves stuck in unhelpful patterns, in disappointing relationships, and in their own internal turmoil. They long to live more authentically and to have more meaningful relationships, but have a hard time breaking out of their usual ways of relating to themselves and others. Using a strength-based approach, I seek to understand and appreciate the larger context of who you are, how you became you, and how your struggles developed so that we can understand the deeper source of your pain, support you in shifting out of vicious cycles, and help you live a more centered, conscious life.

Everyone has a 'sexual story.' Our culture has a love-hate relationship with sex and sends many mixed messages. I help people explore the legacy of their sexual story and identify the biological, social and psychological barriers to sexual health and satisfaction. I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA School of Medicine with 30 years of clinical and teaching experience. I developed my own model of talking to clients about sex ("Comfort-Inducing Sexuality Dialogue") that is both comforting and profoundly liberating.