Therapists in 95304

I am currently open to taking new clients. Welcome, I am so happy you are here! I believe in a trauma-informed and strength-based approach that seeks to empower you and encourages you to be your most authentic self. My lens is both humanistic and holistic, identifying personal, environmental, and cultural factors that are impacting your mental health. If this resonates with you, you are in the right place. In our time together, I want you to feel heard, seen, and validated. To those with ADHD, relationship struggles, in the LGBTQIA+ community, or individuals who experienced trauma, this is a safe space for you!

Mental illness is an unseen battle. It looks like a deeply distressing or disturbing event, challenges related to eating or difficulty participating in life at the level you would like to. if your are fighting you need not to fight alone. If you struggle with an eating disorder, trauma or anxiety and not found relief yet- you are in the right place. I have been in the field over 10 years, currently supervise associate interns and have training in play therapy, trauma work and eating disorder treatment.

Developing a trusting and authentic therapeutic relationship can be transformative. This transformation begins with empathy, understanding and self-reflection to begin the healing process. Life is often overwhelming, challenging, and unforgiving but what steps can you take to balance your daily life and overall wellbeing. Maybe you are a young mother adjusting to single parenthood or a grandparent struggling to raise grandchildren. Do you question your competence as a caregiver? Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed about everyday challenges and with life? Do you feel unheard or isolated?

I graduated from the University of Luton in England and continued her education earning her Master’s Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a background in crisis intervention. I began my career as an MFT working in an emergency shelter program for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking with substance abuse and severe mental health issues. I provided both individual and group therapy within residential and outpatient transitional housing programs.

Have concerns about sexuality or sexual functioning with your self or in relationships? Experiencing out of control sexual behaviors, such as porn or sex addiction and it creates problems in your relationships? Are you a kinky person who needs a kink affirming therapist to hold a safe space for you? Do you and your partner struggle with sexual communication or unmatched sexual desire? Has misogyny or patriarchy gotten in the way of your relationships with others and now ready for change and unlearning hurtful habits. If so, I believe I can help.

I am passionate about: Couples Counseling (using Emotionally Focused Therapy), Healing Shame (self-esteem, self-confidence, anger), Old Trauma (co-dependency, PTSD), Alcoholism Recovery (using 12 Steps and emotional sobriety), Grief/Loss, Christian and Spiritual Counseling and Aging. My deepest conviction is the dignity of the human person and my best tools are compassion, mercy, forgiveness and grace.

Is your child struggling just to make it through a typical day at school? Does he/she have difficulty focusing in class, finishing assignments and establishing friendships with peers? I can help your child be successful by teaching him/her positive coping skills through the use of play therapy, role play, etc.

Fulfilling relationships do not happen on their own: with self or other. The more intimate our relationship is with self lends to how deeply and authentically we can connect with others. My ideal clients are individuals or couples who seek to collaborate to build awareness, the first step to ANY meaningful change. We will work together to honor previous attachment injuries. We will identify your thoughts and patterns, and we will investigate the influences that drive your choices/behavior.

Mind over matter, results over chatter. You are deserving of better days, start your journey on Shirmae Way. Hi! My name is Brittany Mitchell and I am so proud of you for taking this first step to improve your overall wellness. Whether you come for guidance while "picking up the pieces" , to learn coping skills, or just to be reminded how amazing you are, I'm dedicated in supporting your journey to becoming the best version yourself.

I have extensive experience working with people of all ages who have faced issues of anxiety, trauma (sexual, childhood, relationship and domestic violence), depression, addiction, and gender/sexuality. I am passionate about providing services to LGBTQ individuals. I practice with knowledge of the importance of meeting others at their level of personal growth and development. Ultimately, as strength in the therapeutic relationship grows, the potential for long-term wellness, satisfaction, and success are fostered.

Does it ever feel like you can talk and talk but it doesn’t lead to lasting change? While some types of therapy focus on gaining insight by analyzing the endless stories that run through your head, a growing body of research shows that effective therapy needs to include the mind and the body.

IN-PERSON AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! As individuals, regardless of our age or background, we have the ability within ourselves to alter the way we think, feel, and behave in order to meet our needs and solve our unique problems. We define ourselves by the way we perceive ourselves and the beliefs we value, thus, making us the best experts on ourselves. With the right tools and skills, individuals have a remarkable capacity for self-healing and personal growth leading towards self-actualization.

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT 123208, for the state of California. I worked for over a decade as a teacher and decided to go back to school and continue my education, to enable me to work with families, couples and individuals in a therapeutic setting. My focus is on family, marriage and couples counseling. In addition, I have experience working with couples, teens, groups and kids of all ages. I have worked with the school district as a mental health counselor, as well as conducted group therapy.