Therapists in 92612

Are you struggling to cope with difficult emotions? Do you need support coping with current stressors or processing past traumas? Do you wish to identify and release patterns that keep you from being happy? My goal is to guide you through your healing journey by offering a safe space where you can process your emotions, express your thoughts, work toward your goals, and ultimately feel confident in your life choices.

I work with couples and families who are looking to improve their relationships. My areas of specialization include enhancing communication, navigating divorce, parenting, understanding neurodivergence, coping with disability, supporting LGBTQ+ identities, and managing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Much of my work also centers around unpacking racial trauma, healing from religious trauma, and helping families navigate academic challenges.

Are you new to therapy? Or have you tried it before but didn’t get what you need? It is my primary goal to ensure you feel completely satisfied with the work we do. I provide specialized therapy for teens and 20-30 somethings that are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I love this population because I am one of you, I understand you, and the struggles that our generation face every day because I face them too. Being a trauma and couples specialist, I have helped young adults and couples navigate healing trauma, cope with stress, find their identity, manage mental health, and improve relationships.

Starting a family is often the happiest and most challenging time of one’s life, marked by a loss in sleep, new demands from partners and children, all on top of the challenges of pre-family life. My passion is helping newly expecting women and new parents navigate the emotions surrounding parenthood. There are expectations and emotions that can make you feel overwhelmed as you enter this new journey. I am passionate about helping expecting mothers become equipped with the best possible coping strategies and support system to prepare for the arrival of their children.

Dr. Chavez is a licensed clinical psychologist, registered play therapist, and has specialized training in maternal mental health. Dr. Chavez has been providing therapeutic and supportive services to children, adolescents, parents, and families for the past seven years. She is also skilled in early assessment and diagnosis of prenatal and perinatal mood disorders and childhood mental health disorders. She strongly believes in prevention and early intervention in order to maintain individual well-being, to promote healthy family relationships, and to facilitate positive bonding and attachment between the child and caregiver.

I understand how anxiety and overwhelming worries can be debilitating in these uncertain times. I help adolescents and young adults find the peace they desire. I use my experience in anxiety & trauma to reach your goals. I have success working with high-achievers struggling with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, high expectations, overwhelming stress, loneliness, rigid schedules and balance. My approach is warm, caring, compassionate, collaborative, and supportive towards meeting your goals. My clients appreciate how I am REAL in the room, where they can share openly without judgement.

Welcome, I’m specialized and experienced in working with babies, children, adolescents and their families. I believe that the process of psychotherapy is a shared experience between a therapist and a client. We together will use therapy, to create a space where we can reflect on and understand your and your child’s emotional and mental states and connect these to behaviors and difficulties. This space eventually will lead you and your child to reorganize feelings, thoughts and behaviors. Understanding and awareness will give birth to change.

Are work or school stressors overshadowing other areas of life, like hobbies or friendships? Are you feeling anxious, restless, or depressed and can’t seem to pinpoint why? Are you having difficulty feeling confident in yourself? Perhaps you feel like you're juggling endless responsibilities with little time for yourself. These are all concerns that are regularly experienced by people, especially teens and young adults. Life can bring on many uncertainties, but one thing’s for sure: you’re ready for relief and to be free of constant anxiety, worry, and stress.

Being human is hard. Finding help shouldn’t be. Mood is a team of top mental health professionals who are devoted to helping you escape the funk. We believe in simple, personal, high-quality mental health care for everyone, from anywhere.

So many of us face difficulties and challenges at different points throughout our life. We may feel alone; overwhelmed. Helpless, hopeless. We may become angry with others, and even turn against ourselves. We may struggle to find meaning or purpose in our life. As we search for meaning, and seek understanding, we may lose sight of this moment, and of ourselves. Finding your anchor in the present, recognizing and finding compassion for your healing inner voice and plentiful emotional repertoire is often the first step to cultivating a new relationship with you.

Picking a therapist can be an overwhelming process but what’s most important is finding someone you connect with and feel safe with. I’ve worked with diverse clients with a range of experiences and therapy goals. I’m a culturally competent and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist who wants to get to know your unique identity and strengths. I enjoy working with adolescents, couples and families and I emphasize the importance of connection. It’s my passion to help people get to the place they want to be in life, whether that’s in your relationship(s), in self-growth or finding acceptance of things that are out of your control.

When asked what is the best part of her work as a therapist, she says it’s working with the clients. “For me, there is nothing that compares to the fulfillment of seeing the transformation that occurs when an individual seeks support and allows me to bear witness to this intimate journey." Jennifer's gentle, encouraging support brings forth one's own insight and awareness. It is in this space that personal transformation begins. Jennifer utilizes a diverse skill-set and versatile approach to help meet individuals where they are at.

If you feel stuck in old patterns, it may seem impossible to free yourself. Today is the day. All you need to start the therapy process is the willingness to make that first contact. Each client's therapeutic journey is unique, and I very much enjoy acting as an empowering, knowledgeable guide along the way. I believe in the innate ability of my clients to transform themselves, their relationships, and their lives. Everyone encounters challenges whether it's depression, anxiety, loss, failed relationships, compulsions, or past traumas.

We all have a story... a story to tell of where we come from, where we've been, where we are and where we want to be. The reality is that life comes with struggles and sometimes these struggles have a way of catching up with us. So whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career/academics issues or relationship conflicts and feel stuck, worried, scared, sad, confused, lost or so much more, well then you've stopped at the right place. I am here to support you and help you better understand what you're experiencing by gaining insight, developing self awareness, and gaining healthy skills so you can thrive.

I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on NBC, KCAL, HLN, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.

Life is filled with challenges that affect each of us in different ways. I believe the way we approach and overcome those challenges allows us to experience life to the fullest. I began my Marriage and Family Psychotherapy practice to use my life experience, education, and passion to help serve the mental health needs of our community. Through my experience in a variety of settings, I discovered that building a supportive relationship through therapy creates a safe place to explore life struggles, understand difficult issues, learn new skills, enrich relationships, and work through situations to lead a more authentic life.