Adlerian Therapists in California

I work collaboratively with my clients to use their strengths to develop positive change in couple and family interactions, and in individuals' personal, social, educational, and employment lives. My work blends stress management, mindfulness, guided imagery, communication skills, anger management, family counseling, parenting skills, and trauma work. I have experience with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, medical stress and chronic pain, ACA/codependency, PTSD, and Panic DO. My work is neurologically based, client centered, and solution focused.

25 plus years of experience in all areas of counseling. - Clinical Director Substance Abuse - Directed County Mental Health Teams , including Crisis and Children's Mental Health - Adjunct faculty at two Universities totaling 20 years - Juvenile Justice experience I enjoy working with couples and adults as they sort through the challenges of life. I make every attempt to help develop change for a healthy lifestyles. I am skilled in CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused treatments.

With a genuine and warm-hearted demeanor, my clinical goals are to empower my clients to embark on a journey of self-discovery and positive transformation. Through the integration of Positive Psychology, CBT, and Adlerian principles, my success for more than a decade and a half has been equipping individuals with tools and insights needed to overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve lasting well-being.

Mehrzad Bazyar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT-108725) who is experienced in helping people dealing with depression, anxiety, self-esteem and interpersonal/relationship/communication issues. He provides psychotherapy and family counseling in a safe, empathic, non-judgmental, and non-pathological environment. Mehrzad's approach is an integration of "CBT", "Adlerian", "Family System", "Client Centered", "Solution Focused" and "Reality Therapy". He offers a highly personalized approach tailored individually to each client to provide a respectful, nurturing and safe environment to reach the therapeutic goals.

"Life is difficult. . . a series of problems." Scott Peck wrote in Roadless Traveled. I can't describe it any better, but there are so many possibilities, changes that can happen when you take a step of courage. Therapy is a good way for some self reflection, to face the challenges, accept it and be at a better place. I believe that challenges are opportunities, for growth and strength; you can't do this alone, social psychology says. Let me help, to provide a safe place for connection and empathy to take that step, explore what may be holding you down and how you can be free and to live the best that you can be.

I truly enjoy working with clients who are seeking understanding of themselves and wanting to create some change in their lives. I also understand that true intimacy is created from the client-patient relationship, therefore it is tantamount to find the right therapist that you (the patient) feels safe/comfortable enough to say anything that is needed in order to illicit insight/change. I ask that all my clients outline specific therapeutic goals so that together we be clear as to our purpose and stay the course of treatment. I am client-focused and open to feedback since treatment is made for the client.

Let your journey towards healing and growth begin with therapeutic support. As an experienced therapist, I am dedicated to providing a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges. Together, we will embark on a collaborative process, tailored to your unique needs and goals. With my warm and non-judgmental approach, I aim to create an environment where you feel comfortable to share, express, and reflect. Through open and honest conversations, we will delve into the depths of your experiences, working towards understanding, insight, and transformation.

I enjoy helping people move forward with their lives, learning how to adapt, how to make better choices for themselves, to realize that they are worthy of being liked and loved by others, and to like and love themselves. I utilize several psychotherapeutic modalities to help my Clients recognize their strengths, goals, and to move forward to success. Some of the psychotherapeutic modalities I have found that help Clients is Solution Focused Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, Rogerian Therapy, and Cognitive Therapy. I have specialized training in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Relational Health and Trauma.

Dr. Jeremy Roark is a licensed psychologist in California. He received his masters in counseling from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Washington State University. In his practice he integrates Adlerian and Cognitive Behavior Therapy with an emphasis on developmental and socio-environmental influences. He has experience working with individuals struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, schizophrenia, substance abuse issues, and various personality disorders. He has worked with a wide range of clients with highly diverse backgrounds and a wide range of issues.

In working with clients, my theoretical approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adlerian therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, and Positive Psychology, alongside Motivational Interview (M.I). I believe psychotherapy and treatment are not "one size fits all." Treatment is tailored to each client, considering their needs, psychosocial experience, and cultural background. My main focus during the initial phase of working with the client is to build a therapeutic alliance. I recognize the difficulties clients experience in trusting their personal experiences/thoughts/emotions, so I assist the client in making that process easier.

I view therapy as a process of exploring what is working, what is not working and what changes can occur to create the life you envision for yourself. Therapy often involves examining the origins and power of automatic thoughts and belief systems and how these thoughts and beliefs impact your present life. My role as a therapist is to collaboratively facilitate a process so that you can develop greater insight to best utilize your strengths and build resiliency. Clients become actively involved in their therapeutic work and together we develop solutions to achieve stated goals.

My name is Ariel Wilcoxen. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Southern California and I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults, couples, families, and adolescents.

My name is Ariel Wilcoxen. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Southern California and I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults, couples, families, and adolescents. I specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. My theoretical orientation is comprised of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), Adlerian, and Transactional analysis. I also have experience with Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and reality therapy to assist with guiding clients toward healing and/or achieving their personal goals.

Life is a challenge and people feel stuck and endure so much struggle and pain. However, everyone has inner strengths and desire to reach one’s full potential and she can help clients explore which changes could be helpful to reach their goals. Namhee considers that all people are responsible for their choices and can create and reshape themselves by moving toward their goals. Namhee’s therapeutic approach is based on Adlerian therapy that is humanistic and goal-oriented and emphasizes the individual’s strivings for success, connectedness with others, and contributions to society.

People often enter therapy during times of emotional pain, uncertainty or at a time when they are seeking more meaning in their lives. Each person has within them a powerful impulse toward growth and healing. I trust that impulse and trust the therapeutic relationship to reveal your strengths, wisdom, and the next steps to your growth and healing. There is something of value in even the most difficult circumstances. When these circumstances are approached with an openness to learning, major transformations can take place. I find that the willingness to look inside yourself is a key factor in your healing.

Hi! My name is Eztli (pronounced s-lee) Herrera and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). My approach to therapy is meeting a person where they are at and collaborating on working toward agreed-upon goals. I am an evidence-based therapist meaning I like to look at what has shown significance in treating individuals. I believe in the body keeping the score and social relationships mattering so I encourage physical and social practice in my treatment interventions.

My name is Mattie Trigo, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My work begins with taking the time to understand each, unique individual. I am always sure to provide a safe and respectful environment in order to change harmful patterns of thinking, behaving, or feeling that stem from past experiences and underlying presenting symptoms, while working on practical solutions to immediate problems. I treat both individuals and couples. The most common presenting problems I see are depression, anxiety, interpersonal relational issues, OCD, behavior addiction, substance addiction, and life/time management problems.

Most of us strive to feel at peace and confident in our daily lives, but painful past experiences and future anxieties can make this challenging. Our self-worth can be affected by these influences, and our love for ourselves can become conditional. By processing our past experiences and changing our relationship with our emotions, we can begin to form a more stable, loving connection with ourselves and the people around us. Feelings of peace and confidence can become less affected by external “successes” and “failures,” and we can courageously step out into the world as a healthier and happier version of ourselves.

Can't focus? Are you overstimulated or struggling with negative thoughts, painful memories, imposter syndrome, self-esteem, or decreased motivation? Do you fall into patterns in relationships, friendships, or work and wish you could break the cycle? Sometimes, it isn't obvious why we do the things we do, but we can sense we're not our most authentic or successful self. Even when we know the cause of our distress, changing our behavior can still be hard. That's where I come in. My job is to listen without judgment, pressure, or bias and help you examine the root causes of your challenges to create the change you want in your life.