Therapists in 92102

My counseling chair has taught me that there is nothing more painful than a broken heart or a crushed spirit. My style of counseling focuses on creating a space for safety, grace, mercy, connection, and trust—a space where my patients can be vulnerable and tell me what is troubling them. My clients and I work together to pause—take a breath—reload hope and healing—and relaunch a journey into self-care and the future.

My name is April Lacey and I am a licensed therapist specializing in treating anxiety, depression and adjustment to life changes. I offer supportive, strengths-based counseling to help you talk through all the issues and live a more satisfying life.

No matter your views or background this is not an easy moment in time . Our coping strategies are being tested and many relationships strained. You need all the support you can get. Here in the safety and peace of my office you will find that you do not have to go through your anxiety, trauma and pain alone. You can make meaning out of suffering. You will see that your sense of hopelessness is an illusion, that your feelings of worthlessness can be unlearned, that your unhealthy habits can be replaced and that you are loved.

You are a highly motivated, hard-working, and responsible person. You value your relationships and achieving your goals. However, your anxiety often keeps you from taking the necessary steps to do the things that are important to you. You have spent so long fighting and struggling to feel better that you feel completely out of control in your life and with your emotions. You are exhausted, overwhelmed, and are ready to stop struggling and start living the life you imagined for yourself. You have tried everything under the sun to manage your anxiety but it only brings temporary relief. You are ready for lasting change.

From the outside-it might look like you have everything together. However, you can't stop thinking about food and your body. Your life is starting to revolve around planning binges and purges, restricting, compulsive exercise and/or body image distress. Or, perhaps you are becoming consumed with intrusive, dark, scary, weird thoughts that trigger anxiety. Thoughts that won't seem to leave you alone and feel too embarrassing to tell others about. You might feel unsure of reaching out for help, but deep down you know something needs to change. Whether you are struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, trauma or OCD- I can help!

We can accumulate distress, emotional pain, fear and worry to the point where we can no longer function in our daily lives, at work or in our relationships with one another. Yet we all have the mechanisms and capacity to expend our distress, heal our pain and master a sense of internal safety and calm.

Are you or a loved one struggling with anxiety or depression? You may be in the process coming out for yourself or to loved ones. Dealing with issues related to sexuality and relationship issues. Do you struggle with issues related to your sexuality and/or gender expression? Whether you are single, married, poly or straight, gay, queer, or bi-, having difficulty in work, intimate or lifestyle relationships, or just stuck in what seems like a never ending struggle, I am fully committed to helping you find your authentic Self. Let's talk to see if we are a good match.

Hello! My name is Alyssa Alonzo. My pronouns are she/her/hers and I identify as Mexican-American. I have spent most of my career working in community mental health, and have experience working with children, teens, and adults to treat various presenting problems and issues, including depression, anxiety, and trauma. I specialize in working with survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), which can involve physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. I have extensive training and experience working with the LBGTQIA+ population, including attending and facilitating workshops at or affiliated with, the Los Angeles LGBTQ Center.

Courage, dear heart, as life will present you with surprises and in time, you will manage each one with bravery. Our families can push our boundaries; our relationships can challenge us; and our careers can stretch us so thin. Negative self-thoughts can keep us in our heads and repeating old patterns can feel like a roller coaster of emotions. Past traumas can intrude our present; social injustices can break our community down; and gender and cultural inequalities can be an exhausting battle. Our self-care can plummet and suddenly we are not our first priority. However, you are leaning in today and making an investment in YOU!

You are a highly motivated, hard-working, and responsible person. You value your relationships and achieving your goals. However, your anxiety often keeps you from taking the necessary steps to do the things that are important to you. You have spent so long fighting and struggling to feel better that you feel completely out of control in your life and with your emotions. You are exhausted, overwhelmed, and are ready to stop struggling and start living the life you imagined for yourself. You have tried everything under the sun to manage your anxiety but it only brings temporary relief. You are ready for lasting change.

Working in the Mental Health field for 30 years and being a Social Worker in California for over 18 years, I have had the opportunity to work with people who have a variety of disabilities, lifestyles, and ages. In the more recent years I have been working with older adults and people with different disabilities. I work primarily with a combination of various practice theories/models including but not limited to the Recovery Model, the Strengths Model, Solution Focused Therapy, and the Crisis Intervention Model as well. I provide ongoing assessments of everyone I work with to choose which theory/model each one would benefit from.

I consider myself to be a “down to earth” couples therapist with an open and relaxed style that helps the couples I work with feel at ease with me right away. I have a genuine relationships with couples and often my sessions are filled with laughter, tears, silly moments and deep break throughs. I love to see my couples walking out of my office holding hands, looking at each other with more gratitude, with a new hope for the future.

If you are suffering from a trauma, anxiety, panic disorder or self-esteem difficulties, I can help! These are very uncomfortable and debilitating problems. I will develop a treatment plan with you that is effective, often brief and will change and improve the quality of your life and relationships. I am trained in EMDR, which is a specialized treatment for trauma, PTSD, phobias and anxiety. This therapy is very rewarding and brings hope to situations that may seem hopeless. Visit http://www.anxietytraumatherapy.com

Ansiedad, depresion, vacio interno; son respuestas emocionales al desapego familar. Familias multicuturales en proceso de adaptacion, se ven expuestas a estas emociones y a las conductas sintomáticas que les corresponden. Apoyo a mis clientes en la búsqueda de sus fuerzas internas hacia la salud y la felicidad. Anxiety, depression, internal emptiness, are emotional responses to family detachment. Multicultural families in the process of assimilating to mainestream culture, are exposed to these emotions and consequently to their symptoms. My therapeutic strategy involves supporting clients as they find their own sources of strength

Do you feel distressed at home, in your relationship, or just in general? I would love to help you take back control of your life and feel safe and comfortable again. I invite you to come to therapy, feel heard, and work through whatever is causing you pain.

I am passionate about affecting change in others and I believe that by helping people change their beliefs you can help them change their lives. My ultimate goal is to give you the tools you need so that you don't need me! I have worked with client's from many different cultures and backgrounds and I would be delighted to work with you! I love people and have been gifted with the ability to connect with and reach almost anyone. I believe in doing what works for the individual. Therapy is about making you stronger not making me feel smarter.

Human beings have an innate capacity towards healing and are unconsciously driven to be better psychologically, even when we think we are at our worst. In other words, we already have all we need to get better, we just need to access it. Naturally, our bodies, minds, and hearts seek equilibrium, peace and ultimately joy; a fully embodied human coherence. Together, in a safe, compassionate, and non judgmental environment we can create positive change for you. My personal goal is to be a safe container for you to explore your internal self, while ultimately helping you reach the goals you aim to achieve in therapy. I truly believe in people and their ability to self actualize, heal, and to live life with happiness and satisfaction.

You have everything you need inside of you to release the things that don't serve you and live from your most powerful and authentic Self. As a certified clinical hypnotherapist, shamanic practitioner and Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner, I bring a wealth of experience, tools and holistic perspectives to help guide you in finding the gold in even the darkest parts of your life. I take a mind/body/heart/spirit integrative and individualized approach with each client, weaving together traditional and non-traditional modalities to support you in stepping fully into your power.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in the treatment of adults and older adults suffering from depression, bipolar, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and various personality disorders including Borderline personality disorder. I have experience in working with many of life's problems such as grief and loss, conflict resolution, and anger management. I work with each patient to understand his or her symptoms and the problems that impact their mood, and then create a holistic approach to develop a unique treatment plan that is tailored to address the individuals needs.

As a licensed therapist of more than thirty years, my focus has been on helping couples, families and individuals make positive and healthy changes. Clients who are engaged in the counseling process experience increased self-awareness that brings hope and confidence for the future. I'm actively involved in the process, asking clarifying questions, making observations and offering solid counsel and guidance. I provide a safe therapeutic environment that promotes trust, openness and honesty. Because I don't rely on my counseling practice for income, I'm able to offer a very fair fee for my services.