Therapists in 92104

Are you frustrated with the direction of your life, feeling lonely, anxious or depressed? Do you sense that there is something that you aren't doing right but don't know what? I'd like to help. The sense that you are living someone else's life is painful. I am here to assist you in breaking out of feeling stuck. Whether you are having problems with self-confidence or self-esteem, getting tearful, sad and angry and not knowing why, or feeling like you are living someone else's life, its possible to make the changes you want.

I’m a marriage and family therapist who specializes in individual therapy, with a focus on busy adult professionals. If you struggle with stress, self esteem, anxiety, relationship, career or family of origin issues I could be the therapist for you. Additionally, I have a unique background in pet grief and have been featured in the New York Times for my work in that space. Please email me to schedule a free phone consultation.

You're feeling stuck. You're finding yourself feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from life, others, and maybe yourself. You feel uncertain of your thoughts, wants, needs or what to do. Trauma can leave us feeling hopeless, exhausted, and alone. It can make us shut the world out, or put other's needs before our own in hope for solace. At times it can feel like change isn't possible, or if we just ignore it long enough it will resolve itself.

My approach to therapy, counseling, or as I prefer to say therapeutic conversations is based in Narrative practices. I believe it is important for consumers to know that different therapists practice from different perspectives and those perspectives may influence how therapy is delivered. There are over 250 different approaches in how a therapist can conceptualize his or her work. How we understand change to occur, how we understand a particular problem and a person's relationship to a problem, can be different depending on the therapist's framework.

Riley works with individuals, couples, families, and groups on a wide range of issues, including relationship concerns, sexuality, depression, personal development, LGBT issues, parenting, finances, business & career and more.

Basically we all want to be happy, feel fulfilled, be at peace and enjoy our days. We want to feel that our life has meaning and purpose and we strive for that in our relationships and priorities. We want to be free from chronic worry, negative thinking, disturbing emotions, painful memories, and behaviors and relationships that interfere with peace in the present moment and beyond. Suffering is a part of life--it is inevitable. Healing is about moving through and beyond suffering and limitation, transforming pain and suffering into personal power. Strategies and practices to heal, transform and find meaning is my practice focus.

People come to therapy for a number of reasons. You may be at a crossroads in your life. Perhaps something doesn't feel right or you just feel stuck. Maybe you want to improve your relationships, self-esteem, or gain clarity. Whatever brings you here today, you are likely looking for someone you can trust. A place where you can feel safe to share personal aspects of yourself. Someone who will listen, help you make sense of what may be happening in your life, and help you get to where you want to be.

I believe a central component of the therapeutic process is the relationship that's established between the therapist and the client. A safe and trusting relationship provides an environment in which you are able to explore those unresolved issues and old patterns that are not letting you have the quality of life you would like to have. Therapy is an opportunity to identify what's not working for you, view it from different angles, and learn strategies that will result in alternate ways of relating to yourself and to others that may be more conducive to becoming the person you want to be.

Have you tried talk therapy before and still feel disconnected from your body? What if what’s “wrong” is focusing on what’s wrong even in therapy? There’s another way. I use a nervous system approach to help you get in touch with your body and heal from your past in a way that is gentle, at your pace, and compassionate. The hope is to help you increase presence, pleasure, productivity, inner freedom, and satisfying relationships with others and yourself without retraumatization of the past. As we move toward curiosity, ease, self-compassion, & joy, you may feel empowered to make choices from your deepest, truest, most embodied self.

Are depression and anxiety running your life? Do you have a history of trauma? Are these issues surfacing and negatively impacting you today? Lets talk in a confidential & supportive environment where i can help you resolve past trauma. Together we can identify and eliminate negative belief systems that are often at the root of poor choices. Do you need a safe place to question your religion and explore spirituality? My goal is to increase your awareness, bring positive change and happiness to your life, reconnect to your true Spirit. Together we can decide if we are a good fit and what course of treatment is best.

Help Therapy has a network of over 150 licensed clinical psychologists, LCSW's, LMFT's, and NP's. When you schedule an appointment, you will be matched with a therapist according to your treatment needs, insurance, and geographical location. You choose how you would like to see your therapist - In-person, online or over the phone.

Why seek help? Maybe the better question is: Why continue to suffer? If you were suffering less, what would you be doing differently in your life? For better or worse, changes in our mental health impact how we function in our relationships with friends, family, co-workers, significant others and our ability to function effectively socially, in work or school. When under too much stress, we may communicate in ways that we later regret. When our relationships suffer, then we may suffer more. Therapy can help make meaningful improvements in all of these areas. Are you ready to get to work?

Are you seeking support in moving through a life or relational challenge? Sometimes we all need support in finding creative solutions or building strong relationships. As a couple and family therapist, I have a strong conviction in the healing power of healthy relationships.  Connecting to your authentic self and fostering wellness in all relationships in your life is a primary focus of my work.  I provide individual, couple and family psychotherapy for youth and adults of all family and relationship constellations, and I create a supportive space in which to explore gender, sexuality, sexual expression and relationship styles.

I am experienced in many areas of Psychology and have worked in the Social Service Field for over 20 years. I am very open minded and I believe that all people have the ability to change. It would be my pleasure and privilege to help you resolve your problems.

I think we all can have a time in our lives where we reach a problem or a series of problems and are faced with the question of "how do I get through this?" or "what should I do?" Regardless of what brought you to that crossroad, therapy is a useful means to help you figure out what to do next. Your time is important and your life is meant to be full of happiness. We all are transitioning from something and have to make the choice about what is best for us. Live your life and enjoy it.