Therapists in 91701

The journey through life involves adapting and overcoming obstacles. However, there are times we struggle to find the right path or tools to keep moving forward. Are you experiencing isolation or feelings of overwhelming stress? Is the relationship with your significant other, children, or friendships strained under the pressure of daily living? Or are you becoming aware of how some events in your past are affecting you today and need help processing those emotions? We are relational creatures and are not made to walk through life alone. I can walk with you on your journey to healing.

Hello, my name is Susana Valdez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who works with individuals and specializes in adults who may be experiencing difficult life events, challenges or transitions. I practice a strength-based approach to therapy, focusing on each individuals' strengths and capacity for resiliency, while taking into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes. I am skilled in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Strength Based Therapy and Crisis Intervention.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with specialized experience working with at risk youth and adults. As a bilingual provider who speaks Spanish, I have the capabilities of bridging the generational gaps between youth and 1st generation parents. I am well rounded, hold a high level of cultural competency and understand the unique struggles of immigration, victims of crime, racism, discrimination, systemic barriers, lack of resources, and the impact of economic hardships on mental health functioning. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, joining with my clients to help them achieve their goals.

Shaon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a licensed therapist he incorporates evidenced based practices in his work and is open to working with a diverse group of clients. He has a history of doing systemic based counseling with individual, families, and couples. As well as specialized trainings in Emotion Focused Therapy, EMDR, process based therapies, Trauma focused CBT, and animal assisted approaches to treatment. The current populations he works with are members of the BIPOC community, LGBTQIA+, active military and veterans.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you. Together we will identify goals you are seeking to obtain; with the use of the latest clinical interventions, you will acquire clarity about yourself, you will learn skills that work in your daily life, and you will gain internal strength and hope.

It is my experience that the best results come when a therapist and client work as a team, focusing on specific goals. It is the therapeutic alliance that yields healing and movement towards accomplishing goals. It is essential that you find a psychotherapist with whom you feel comfortable discussing the important details of your life.

Hello, my name is Sheña and I am a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner who has had the pleasure of working in public and private sector behavioral health which has provided me with a germane of experience working with individuals, children and families. In my experience, I learned quickly that people who struggled with internal challenges were either confronted with familial shame or cultural stigma which made asking for help very difficult or non-existent which left many to struggle in silence. For these reasons, I have made it my life’s mission to advocate and help individuals who may not have the support they need.

My ideal client is a first timer in therapy, they maybe thought about therapy or they’re taking their first step into getting themselves better. They might be a first-generation college student, a person of color, a minority who wants to understand who they are. They’re also looking for someone that looks like them, because after what they’ve been through, letting down walls and being vulnerable doesn’t just happen. They want someone who provides support and knowledge not just from a textbook but real authenticity, derived from life experiences, and wisdom from the heart.

My therapeutic style is to be engaging and empathetic and assist the client in identifying why they're in need of counseling services. My nonjudgmental approach helps you feel understood, heard, and secure, allowing you to feel comfortable sharing intimate concerns and worries. I utilize various modalities such as Cognitive behavioral therapy, Solution focused therapy, and Dialectic Behavioral Like therapeutic approach, along with a family systems approach to assist you in reaching your therapeutic goals. By giving yourself grace, you will be able to move forward and grow.

Do you find yourself asking "why is life so fucking hard?" Are you experiencing challenges in a relationship? Have you suffered a loss and are dealing with grief? I help clients to address these issues and many more. During our time together, I will get to know you- how you think, how you feel, what you want out of life- and help you to identify what's getting in the way of your achieving your ideal life or relationship. At the end of our time together, my clients have a sense of purpose, a way forward, and some helpful tools to fall back on if things get off track again.

Your emotional & mental well-being impacts all aspects of your life. During certain times or circumstances, reaching out for the help of a trained professional may be a necessary life-line. In addition to a broad base of clinical training, I use current, evidenced based treatments to determine strategies & approaches that will be most effective in addressing your concerns. With a non-judgmental, empathetic approach to therapy, I offer a safe, comfortable environment to explore the sources of your distress, change negative behavioral or thought patterns & help you find relief & life improvement.

From the outside, you may appear to have it all worked out. But you are feeling alone, you are plagued with anxiety, self-doubt, and dissatisfaction. Perhaps you've lost sight of who you are, where you're headed, and why you're working so hard. You want to feel better but find yourself stuck in old patterns and feeling like you'll never be able to change. I am a firm believe in the healing power of human connection. We are all needing to be heard, seen, loved, and appreciated. I'll step in with you and help guide the way to move past the obstacles that are getting in the way of your happiness.

**Accepting ADHD & Autism Testing clients at this time. 2-3 month waiting list.*** I am a licensed clinical psychologist and wellness curator with over 10-years of experience providing psychological and neuropsychological testing for teens and young adults. I understand the nuances and overlap between mental health disorders and various aspects of neurodiversity, and am skilled at differential diagnosis. I provide professional assessment for ADHD and Autism, as well as accommodations testing for young adults struggling with learning differences.

If you are having a difficult time in this season of your life, you no longer have to suffer in silence. Allow me to guide you through your process of inner healing so that you can live the life you were intended to live.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or just not feeling like yourself and are not sure why? Do you feel like you are stuck in your life and constantly repeat the same patterns and are not sure how to move on or improve your life? Do you play it safe, feel like you are not good enough, have issues with your relationships, are a people pleaser or easily angered? Everyone has experiences like these in their lives due to past childhood issues, beliefs from others that they have taken on as their own due to conditioning, and events that have taken place throughout their lives that have caused some type of trauma.

Are you asking yourself, 'Should I stay or should I go?' You never thought you'd be where you are today, wondering if your relationship will survive. You once loved your partner, but now you're not so sure. Every now and then, the two of you feel connected but, then, something happens ... and a wave of disappointment knocks to you the ground. You may even suspect infidelity. What if your marriage never improves? Are you afraid of never having a satisfying relationship? Confusion and disbelief are normal when problems in a relationship become too big to handle.