Therapists in 93001

Are you experiencing anxiety, hopelessness or helplessness,or feelings of being overwhelmed because of issues from your past,current relationship problems or family problems? Have you come to a crossroads in your life where you are ready to make a change? Are you wanting to find meaning in your life, a sense of personal power, recover your deepst dreams, and reach your highest potential? If so, I can help. I have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology . I am not a traditional psychologist. I am a certified chemical dependency counselor and clinical hypnotherapist with a spiritual counseling and life empowerment focus.

Did growing up in a wounding family cause trauma that is still affecting you? Did you experience trauma at the hands of another that left you with feelings of being unsafe, insecure and unlovable? Guilt and shame? Imagine waking up peaceful and optimistic about your Life and future. Imagine having relationships that are loving and full of grace and building a family that is one that you would have loved to grow up in. If you can see it you can be it…lets work through old trauma so that you can see and be the “you” that you have always wanted to be! Helping people work through trauma is what I love to do!

I work with a diverse population of clients providing individual, group, couples, and family therapy to those struggling with alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders as well as mood and anxiety disorders. I have extensive experience working in both inpatient settings and in my private practice. In my work I am compassionate, engaged, attentive, playful, fierce, challenging, non-judgmental, and tender. I am a client centered, humanistic, depth psychologist, which means that therapy is focused on clients and their issues. I believe in authenticity, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. Together we work to address multiple areas of client's life.

I am a licensed MFT with offices in Ventura and Ojai. For the past 10 + years I have been working as a therapist with adults, couples and adolescents. I am honored to help facilitate my client’s on their journey, whatever it might be. I believe that it’s the therapeutic relationship that is ultimately healing. I meet each client where they are. Collaboratively, we establish safety and trust, so that we can walk through the psyche together. Additionally, I am passionate about working with couples and have extensive training in working with Adult Attachment relationships.

Powerful, Effective Therapy - If you are going through a really difficult situation let's get you feeling better quickly. I will help you understand some practical strategies you can use but equally important, I will help you develop powerful skills that will give you greater balance and calm even if you are in a seemingly impossible situation. And, you'll begin to feel results from our very first session. I know it takes courage to make that first call - take the leap and invest in your self and your greater happiness and well-being.

Do you dream of a greater sense of well being? With over 35 years of experience in the field, I have the expertise and tools to provide a warm and safe environment for adults in individual psychotherapy. My style is gentle, supportive and encouraging. I am particularly strong in the area of bringing the power of spirituality into our work as well as utilizing coaching throughout the sessions. Clients repeatedly experience rapid relief from the emotional pain of grief and loss as well as report positive, lasting changes in the areas of intimacy, anxiety and depression as a result of our work together.

You're looking for a therapist because you know somethings not right. You struggle in your life, and you don't know why you do ... and it's been this way for a while. I'm 70 years old. I've been through it and I've done my own work and can help guide you to finding your true coherent self without the self-doubt, the depression, the anxiety and the dysfunctional relationships. When we are young, we are very susceptible to programming that shapes our self-image. The defeats that we had then are the defeats we feel now. Lifespan Integration therapy gets to the source of those conflicts that hold these untrue beliefs & reactions.

Do you feel hopeless about overcoming your drug problem after several failed treatment attempts? Has it become impossible to imagine experiencing pleasure without getting high? Are you sick and tired of having your spouse nag you about your drinking? Or have you become exhausted and frustrated trying to help a loved one and nothing you do seems to work? Do you just want to have a life of your own without feeling guilty? Do you ever wonder what it would be like to live a life free from the bondage of addiction? I promise that freedom is both possible and obtainable. You can move from hopelessness to freedom!

Everyday, think as you wake up - today I am fortunate to have woken up. I am alive, I have a precious human life. I am not going to waste it. Being human isn’t always easy and I am here to help you navigate that path gently. I have over 25 years experience and have worked in many diverse settings: in group homes, ADHD clinics, child and family centers, community mental health centers, hospitals, inpatient psychiatric clinics, colleges (both as a Professor of Psychology and as a Counselor). With this experience I am confident that I can help you navigate through whatever it is that brought you here.

Let's talk about YOU! Priorities, needs, and wants change so let's discuss what's on your mind.

I have been practicing in Ventura for over 25 years. I specialize in helping people work through difficult areas in their lives, which are often relationships; all sorts of relationships. While marriage can be the most challenging relationship anyone will ever experience, it can also be the most rewarding. I help people learn to communicate more effectively and overcome any barriers or traumas that may be interfering with their relationships. I will help you identify how to find more satisfaction in your life and your relationships and how to experience peace and happiness within yourself.

Do you wonder if you and your partner are growing apart? Do you keep having the same argument, without anything changing? Do you feel like giving up? Sometimes the feelings that bring couples together get lost in the struggles of everyday life. Learn how to resolve conflicts and share feelings without arguing. Use conflict to create deeper intimacy instead of distance. Relationship counseling helps couples learn to grow together instead of drifting apart. I work with couples and individuals to help them grow together and stay together. I would like to help you and your partner have a loving relationship.

You sit on the couch next to your partner. They’re physically near enough to reach out and touch, but they feel miles away. It’s as though a divide has formed between you that seems to widen with each passing day. When you first got together, you hoped your life with your partner would be full of connection, shared meaning, love, intimacy, and fun. But that feels like long ago. Now you go about your days living parallel lives. Next to each other but not connecting. When you try to interact it seems to devolve into the same patterns of conflict. You don’t want to give up on this relationship, but you just don’t know how to change it.

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working with a range of individuals in primary care clinics, medical hospitals, and community counseling centers. My style is warm, interactive, and empathetic. Integrating principles of self-compassion, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy, I hope to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself by collaboratively exploring your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as they relate to the relationship to yourself others and the world.

Life can be overwhelming. Ongoing problems can leave us frustrated and defeated. Anxiety, depression, trauma, drug and alcohol dependence, relationship conflict, or isolation make it even harder to cope. The joy and spirit of life that we once had seems far gone. We may feel like we've been holding it together for weeks, months, or even years. At our lowest we lose perspective and believe things will never change. We don't want to be this way anymore. Life shouldn't feel this hard.

Have you ever wondered which experiences in your life have the most influence over the way that you feel? I specialize in helping you find these answers through relationships. Your relationship with yourself, partner and family. Together we can tailor a treatment to focus on your strengths and areas of needed support. I utilize a specialized modality called EMDR that can help us gain insight about yourself, your past experiences that have shaped who you are today, and work through the healing process together. My goal is to provide support and a safe place to let your guard down thus enriching your relationships.

Stress is a part of all our lives and manifests in a variety of ways. I provide stress reduction and other counseling modalities for individuals, couples and families. For over 30 years, I have worked in a neurological clinic, medical emergency rooms, hospitals, and psychiatric settings. I have a great deal of confidence working in these settings and in physicians and nurse practitioners. With this experience, I have a lot to offer the people who see me. You are welcome to call for a free consultation.