Therapists in 93301

Welcome to my profile. I take pride in providing services for those in need. I believe it's important to build good rapport with my clients while providing a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment in order to meet their needs and goals.

My belief as a therapist and as a person is that all people, no matter where they are in life, are equipped with the innate ability to experience mental health. I do not see people as “broken”, rather, at some point in life, all people will find themselves “stuck” for one reason or another. My focus is to create a safe environment to educate and support clients while assisting them in meeting and exceeding their stated life goals.

I was raised in Bakersfield, CA, and earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Masters in Counseling Psychology Marriage and Family Therapy, with a specialization in trauma, at California Lutheran University. I have a passion for working with first responders as well as children and their families. Since earning my degree in Counseling Psychology, I have done ABA therapy with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, school-based individual and group counseling with ages 5-18, individual adult counseling, and co-occurring counseling utilizing Recovery Model techniques.

Accepting Clients! Has your teen been more hopeless, sad, anxious, or upset recently? Has current behavior been negatively impacting their academics and relationships? Are you worried that your teenager may not graduate? Would you like to better understand your teen? Would you like to better understand their thoughts and feelings? My goal is to help your teen learn how to identify their feelings, communicate their thoughts and emotions, and discover ways to appropriately manage and deal with their current feelings and thoughts.

Therapy can be a way to get us back on track. I offer support and guidance with compassion. I believe in building a non-judgmental relationship with clients in order to reach autonomy, self-awareness, and empowerment.

“You don’t lose if you get knocked down, you lose if you stay down (Ali)” I understand that as we experience life we will inevitably encounter obstacles and stressors that challenge us to change. I also believe these moments present opportunities for transformation. Together, we can build an excellent foundation in achieving your needs, wants, and desires. Having over 10 years experience, Certified Trauma Specialist, Grief Specialist, and trainer for the workplace has allowed me to successfully work with various cultures, social economic backgrounds, and community organizations.

You seem “together” on the outside, yet, you have worry and fear when it comes to being yourself. These are often related to attachment injuries. This means you’ve been hurt in a relationship recently, or sometime in the past. These injuries can often spill over into other parts of your life, and increase depression, anxiety, and other feelings making it hard to manage your life. You want to feel relaxed and in control; you want to start enjoying your life and build better connections; you want to change your outlook on life and start enjoying life. Using education and self-reflection you can meet these goals by working with me.

Life can be overwhelming at times. Balancing your needs and the needs of those around you can be challenging. Ever feel stuck? Wondering when things will get better? In today’s fast paced environment, it can be difficult to catch your breath and have a sense of peace that everything will work out. I invite you to take that first step. Let’s talk about it. If you are out there struggling and need a hand, you have found the right person who can help navigate your way. We all need encouragement and a non judgmental listening ear. Allow me to be that person for you.

Hello! We are Carla and Luis Garcia (C&L), we are both bilingual, Licensed Clinical Social Workers with a passion for serving and helping others heal. Our mission is "To create a safe place where transparency, compassion, and vulnerability exist, leading to transforming and empowering every individual we interact with."

I am an associate professional clinical counselor. I provide therapy to children, adults, couples and families experiencing emotional and relational challenges. While cognitive behavior therapy is most widely used, I focus on the individual needs of each client to meet their needs. I will work with you to strengthen inner health, resolve conflicts and promote positive growth in an open, safe, empathetic environment.

Loss is experienced through various forms during our lifetime – whether it’s the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, the end of a relationship, divorce, children leaving for college or adolescents transitioning into adulthood. Together, we will navigate this journey called life. I believe we were all created with purpose and now that you’ve taken the brave, bold step to seek direction on the next steps of your life, I would love to be considered as your listener and guide.

Sometimes, it's hard to know how to change things without the help of someone you trust. Perhaps you are ready to make a change in your life...ready to finally close the gap between the way your life is and the way you would like it to be? I'd like to help you along that journey. My goal is to help each client develop a pathway to achieve inner health, resolve conflicts, and find happiness and wholeness in their lives. Here, you will find an open, safe and empathic space for transformation.

I specialize in therapy focusing on helping individuals, couples, children and families cope with the everyday challenges of life. I strive to facilitate personal growth and alleviation of pain. I have a successful background in helping clients learn to establish what they want to be different in their lives and seek out strengths for accomplishing those changes. Through a relaxing, safe and confidential environment, clients can feel that their hopes are being heard and their strengths recognized.

For the last 14 years, I have been collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds and supporting their mental health and wellness. Life can be challenging for everyone, for some more than for others. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, parenting struggles, work/financial stress, loneliness, or low self-esteem, I am here for you.