Therapists in 92606

You may have reached a point in your life where your usual way of coping is not working as well. With adversity, I believe is a window of opportunity for you to gain insight into your blindspots, heal from emotional pain, and live with more clarity, intention, and confidence. With over 10 years of clinical experience, I have had the privilege to guide clients through difficult times and witness their positive growth and change. I especially have enjoyed working with culturally and ethnically diverse adults at many university counseling centers providing both individual and couples therapy.

Psychotherapy is a very special endeavor with potential for positive change and decrease in discomfort. I see the therapeutic relationship formed in psychotherapy as that vehicle for change. I have worked 10 years as a nurse practitioner and over 15 years as a Clinical Psychologist. My expertise in these fields place me in a unique position to understand the mind/body interfaceI bring a unique perspective to my work particularly in the areas of women's health issues, transitions in life: men and women, postpartum depression, stress reduction, mindfulness,and coping with chronic medical illnesses. I am on staff at Hoag Hospital.

Do you feel anxious due to your work, family issues, low self-esteem, and relationship issues? I can especially help those with anxiety/panic attacks. I make it a priority to help clients with buried feelings who have trouble speaking on their emotions. Communicating emotionally is extremely important to promote well-rounded and mature adults. I will help you enhance your self-awareness around unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and build skills necessary to handle life more effectively and develop actionable steps to reach your goals.

My approach is first and foremost centered around and taylored to fit you - it is wholistic, creative, insight and action centered, trauma sensitive, and neuroscience informed.

VIDEO/PHONE SESSIONS available- Having anxiety, stress, depression, work/career transition issues? Difficulty with major life/world changes? Relationship, family, marital, addiction or ADHD issues? I can help. These are very uncertain times and it is extremely valuable to have a truly experienced and effective therapist to work with now more than ever. I have been doing counseling professionally for over 20 years and have seen my clients consistently overcome whatever challenges they have been facing. I offer support, compassion, valuable experience and a healthy relationship where a person can heal and grow.

Seeking therapy takes courage and strength. Are you experiencing feeling stuck due to childhood trauma? I am here to provide you with unconditional support to process through your anxiety, depression, and other unresolved feelings at your pace. Sometimes we may need someone who is there for us and there are no problems in life that are too big or small. You have taken the first step to seek help, I can help you discover your inner strength to bounce back and deep inside you may be wishing for peace and equilibrium. As a therapist, I aim to help you reach those goals together to bring about inner peace.

Do you want a more healthy, productive and satisfying life? Sometimes, people may feel overwhelmed by what is happening in their lives and need help sorting out their feelings, finding solutions to their problems, or just feeling better. I can help by providing a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic experience. I strive to help people to find a new perspective on their problems and provide tools to help them change old patterns so they can increase the joy and peace in their lives.

Pre-Marital Therapy: Couples who are planning on getting married/engaged/committing will benefit from Dr. Jess' pre-marital therapy interventions. Dr. Jess will guide you through the following topics: 1) Purpose as a couple 2) Communication 3) Fighting Well 4) Do's and Don'ts 5) Time-outs 6) Physical Intimacy 7) Love languages and more! Personalized recommendations and diagnostic information will be provided. Individual Therapy: Individuals seeking breakthrough from mood disorders will find it fulfilling to work with Dr. Jess. She drafts clear a treatment plan and guides interventions with each client in a personalized way.

Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck. The most important step towards healing is to address the unresolved emotion inside you. Healing requires feelings. Acceptance slowly dissolves pain. When we function from the fear and scarring of our trauma, the cycles continue until we learn how to transmute that energy into love. I apply a Holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being, addressing the “whole” self. Through a holistic framework tailored to your unique needs, the goal is to support you develop a deeper understanding of the self on all these levels.

VIDEO and PHONE SESSIONS AVAILABLE- Having anxiety, stress, depression, work/career transition issues? Difficulty with major life/world changes? Relationship, family, addiction or ADHD issues? I can help. I have been doing counseling professionally for over 20 years and have seen my clients make significant, consistent progress overcoming whatever challenges they have faced. These are unprecedented times and it's more important than ever to have support from an experienced, effective therapist who can truly help. I offer support, compassion, valuable experience and a healthy relationship where a person can heal and grow.

Do you feel hopelessly stuck, frustrated, depressed, or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel distant in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you find meaningful connections and balance the constant changes in life. In therapy, I can provide you a safe and warm environment for you to process your trauma or triggers. I will assist you in discovering your own strengths and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.

I believe that some of the important ingredients of therapy are trust, connection, genuineness and respectful dialogue. I believe in understanding the complexities of my clients lives and help them 'de-bug' themselves so that they can continue to be in thriving relationships. Healing can happen in all sorts of ways depending on my client's beliefs and I believe that talk therapy is not the only way. I stay curious about what method of healing best fits my clients and guide them in that direction.

Have events in your life caused you to feel anxiety, depression, or other emotional stress? Has dealing with these emotions left you feeling hopeless, exhausted and unable to focus? I believe I can help you work through and overcome these feelings. With over seven years of experience I have successfully helped many individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children recover from the negative feelings that you are currently experiencing.

Therapy is a process that guides us with trusting ourselves to live our highest potential and make responsible choices. Choices that help us live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I provide a warm and safe environment to explore and learn how to navigate life's challenges while learning adaptive strategies. I provide an integrative approach that looks at the individual in a holistic way by focusing on all aspects of one's being.

Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma related symptoms and make lasting changes in life.

I work primarily with adults who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.

I utilize a client centered approach in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. In a safe, supportive, and non judgemental space we can explore the negative patterns in your life, work through any barriers, and move towards healing, growth, and change.

I strive to help my clients achieve lasting change though natural means such as self-compassion, mindfulness, and positive empowerment. I like to work with individuals, families, and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, and anger problems. During my over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have to achieve an extensive experience working with couples and families issues such as making the marriage work, divorce, blended families daily situations and co-parenting. My main goal is to help clients solved their presenting problems with the least amount of sessions possible.