Therapists in 93314

I specialize in supporting adults and couples to process emotions, build emotional security and connection, and encourage growth and healing. I have extensive experience working with young adults seeking support for mental health concerns, life transitions, personal growth, and relationship concerns. I am also delighted to work with dating and premarital couples, exploring ways in which to establish a secure foundation to build a flourishing relationship.

My areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, self-esteem, trauma, codependency, and life stressors. Treatment is tailored to each individual person. A holistic therapy approach is utilized, which is the combination of contemporary and alternative treatments with evidence-based practices to assist a person in achieving balance in mind, body, and energy. A deeper understanding of the whole self can lead to increased self-awareness, self-esteem, self-acceptance, and emotional/physical well-being.

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.

The ideal client is one who is ready for change and open to healing. I work with individuals with a variety of mental health issues, emergent spirituality concerns or finding oneself through life purpose utilizing Mindfulness-based practices, energy work among other techniques to help decrease stress and promote happiness.

Have you recently experienced a big change in your life, lost a loved one, are feeling anxious, depressed or just simply feeling overwhelmed? ¿Ha tenido recientemente un gran cambio en su vida, ha perdido a un ser querido, se siente ansioso, deprimido o simplemente se siente abrumado?

First off, are you blown away that you are looking for a therapist? Are you asking yourself when did my life become so complicated? When did I lose myself? Why can’t I move on? It turns out we could all use some help. Life is hard, not having support in life is harder.

Seeking counsel outside your circle of family and friends is often a difficult decision to make. I feel counseling begins with a genuine connection between the therapist and client. Within this relationship I offer a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate environment in which clients find their inner strength, healing, and personal growth. My goal is to assist clients find skills needed to work through the difficulties that have prevented them from moving forward. Whether you are struggling with personal growth, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, or just need constructive feedback, counseling can be a life enriching experience.

My passion is to help people face their trauma, hurts, fears or whatever is holding them from reaching their full potential. It's important to focus on the whole person and all aspects of wellness. It is my honor to help individuals, couples and families. I will provide a safe space, free of judgement, to work through whatever issues are holding you back.

My experience encompasses working with all ages in private practice, as well as working in higher levels of care, including detox, residential, and intensive outpatient services. I have worked closely with addiction, trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. My approach is warm and nurturing, utilizing psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and DBT skills. I apply a polyvagal perspective to assist my clients in understanding the physiological symptoms that often accompany trauma and anxiety.

My name is Brenna Soria and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I have experience working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, life adjustments and managing job stress. I have experience using evidenced based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I believe you are the expert in your own life and take a collaborative approach to increase your quality of life.