Therapists in 92253

Have you ever felt like you just cannot get your feelings or thoughts across to someone or you are just not getting heard? Do you feel lonely or depressed or just feel stuck in your relationship?

My clients range from 5 to 95 though most of my clients are men and women between 30 and 55. I help my clients overcome anxiety, depression, self-harming, grief, and effectively deal with school problems. ADHD is one of my specialties, for children/teens and adults. I work with women and men who think they need to accommodate others at their own expense and struggle in their relationships. I encourage better communication and teach my clients how to get angry without hurting the other and setting boundaries. Call me for a free 15-minute consultation to see if I am a good match for your needs.

It is my pleasure and honor to work with clients that are experiencing difficult life experiences. I provide counseling to children, adults and families. My areas of specialty include managing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship problems. I also specialize working with children and families that are affected by learning disorders (IEPS), behavior challenges, ADHD, Autism, Emotional Disturbance and other school related difficulties. My approach is to prioritize my clients' needs and assist them in identifying their strengths, power, purpose and resilience in order to overcome their stressors.

Are you feeling stuck? Struggling to survive the death of a loved one? Dealing with difficult relationships? Feeling anxious? Troubled by anger? Confused? Overwhelmed? Self-sabotaging? There are many factors that shape our thinking and affect our decision making. There are times when we don't understand why things happen or we're left to deal with unfair difficulties in life. There is no shame in seeking guidance or support. By building on your own strengths and the power of a therapeutic relationship, I can help foster self-discovery, authenticity, and coping skills that can help you work through these challenges.

It takes vulnerability and courage to reach out and ask for support. Simply being a human being means that we will, at times, be challenged, overwhelmed, frustrated, confused, anxious and/or scared. This is normal and it is true for everyone. It is part of the human experience. Often we are able to navigate life challenges on our own. However, there are times where reaching out for support and guidance is the best decision we can possibly make. Times where we feel stuck and unable to find our way through life's difficulties. Times where we want to get back to our best selves as soon as possible.

I work with clients of all ages who may be encountering different needs. As a therapist, my main purpose is to create a safe, empathetic, and supportive space to help you achieve your goals. I have a rich experience in working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, stress management, grief, parenting challenges, divorce, family/relational conflict, and behavioral problems in children.

I invite you to tell me your story. It may be one that you have told a thousand times, repeating it to yourself and hearing it from others while hoping for change. It may be one that you have always kept inside, not yet ready to say or hear the words, but knowing that it needs to come out. You may feel like you are not the author but only a character, struggling to find your voice. You may feel like it is a sad story, full of trauma and pain that just repeats. Now imagine you can write a new story, one filled with power, strength, and in your own words. Everyone needs a chance to tell a story, and I am ready to hear yours.

I am honored to work with clients facing life transitions, relational issues, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety and more. I am passionate about working with teens, young women and clients who express interest in Christian counseling. Whether you feel like you’ve been in a rut for a while, or are facing new challenges in life, therapy is a great place for you to find healing as you process the circumstances and emotions of life. I take an evidence-based approach combined with empathy, compassion and hope. Together, we will determine how to achieve the outcome you desire from therapy.

Any new journey begins with courage, and therapy is no different. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about collaborating with my clients in creating a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment to support them in building skills and supports that will help them today and for the future. Our work will focus on your hopes and goals as you create the life you always wanted.

Whether you're struggling with consequences stemming from past trauma, chronic mental illness, grief/loss, hopelessness, anger, resentment or profound life changes; healing is possible. Therapy is the process of building insight and awareness into behaviors and thoughts that ultimately perpetuate the hurt and pain. My goal is to assist in you finding the best way to break this pattern, change old and ineffective ways of coping and building a better understanding of why we do what we do. We often are trying to make right or whole, something that was so broken, destroyed or distorted from our past.

Are you a bright and successful individual, or a high achieving couple, who functions well in many areas of your life? Perhaps things were fine for years, but now your feelings of sadness, worry or fear are interfering with your job and your relationship. Speaking to a skilled professional, can provide you with options you may not have considered. In a safe and comfortable space, I will help you find healing and growth by directly addressing the emotional concerns that are holding you back. With my straightforward guidance and warm support, you will learn what to do to help yourself when you feel angry, jealous, sad or frustrated.

I've been in private practice for 35 years, dealing mostly with First Responders, i.e., police and fire. I am quickly able to identify the issue to be dealt with and offer solutions. I use a combination of practicality and interpersonal warmth. My style is very interactive, honest and direct.

Are the present circumstances getting too stressful? There are so many changes of which we are not in control- job insecurity, fear of disease/death, separation from family members, and kids at home - every day, ALL day! (I am a Registered Play Therapist along with being a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.) Life's difficulties may have seemed manageable a few months ago, but now are overwhelming.

Welcome! I’m Araceli Martinez, bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have had the opportunity to help clients of all ages in working with a wide range on concerns such as trauma, depression, and anxiety by utilizing evidenced based practices of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, seeking safety, as well as traditional therapy interventions.

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I hope to help you feel empowered, encouraged, supported, and help you through this journey step by step. As a mental health professional, I have gained incredible experience working with adults, children, teens, couples, and families through treatment facilities, schools, universities, and community organizations. My experience in these different organizations and facilities has allowed me to gain skills working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, relational difficulties, and coping difficulties.

If you have felt powerless when dealing with your boss or co-workers, if you struggle with communicating what you need and want in your relationships with family and/or partners, you may find psychotherapy a useful tool. If you are interested in improving your relationships, if you would like to gain clarity in your personal goals and want to learn how to establish and maintain interpersonal boundaries, I can help. I work with EAP's, I am a Qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), A Certified Problem Gambler Professional, and I offer Pre-Bariatric Surgery evaluations for candidates of those procedures.