Therapists in Thousand Oaks, CA

You might feel like you are stuck in an old pattern or at the end of your rope. You might be wondering, "How did I end up here?" You might be a parent distanced from your teen or a teen who feels misunderstood. You could be a young adult asking “Who am I?” Perhaps you are a couple who aren't sure you still like each other. I offer compassionate support and hope for teens, adults, and couples who want something different with their lives but don't know where to start. Through gentle exploration and the opportunity to try new behaviors, you can experience growth and healing and have better, more fulfilling relationships.

You may be feeling as though what you are experiencing has no meaning and you're drowning, and you're not sure where to go to find relief or support, or even just a listening ear. I work with all ages 16+, although primarily with adolescents and young adults to find that purpose for the pain, as well as identify the skills to cope. We usually look to therapy once we realize we can’t do it on our own. I work to support you through those difficult experiences. A safe space and someone to trust can make a huge difference in how comfortable we feel in challenging ourselves and feeling those emotions we would do anything to simply avoid.

My focus is to assist individuals, couples, and families in understanding how their thoughts affect their feelings and behavior. By using this approach, problems in every-day living (including but not limited to depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder [especially in adults and adolescents] eating disorders, post-partum concerns, couple conflict, and teen/family problems) are addressed and resources are mobilized to provide effective change. Also, in an effort to strengthen marriage and families, I have created a comprehensive pre-marital program and effective parenting course.

When life gets complicated you may need a safe, confidential space to figure things out with an experienced, nonjudgmental expert you trust. I've had a successful practice for over 25 yrs. Because each client and situation is unique, I've learned what it takes to help clients thrive. Using goal-oriented psychotherapy, I offer a prescriptive combination of strategies based on preference. By gaining insight into emotional and behavioral responses and applying best-fit coping skills, my clients get the relief they need to not just move through the challenges, but beyond them.

Whether you are looking for a therapist because of recent difficulties or challenges that started years ago, you will find that I offer a rare combination of rigorous training with a down-to-earth style to help you achieve your goals. As an established professor and author in the field, I am well-versed in the latest research to ensure your problems are resolved as efficiently as possible using the most effective methods available. If you have had difficulty connecting with past therapists or are concerned that I might act like therapists in the movies, I believe you will find my style refreshingly more relatable.

Struggling with your marriage? Have a teenager who seems out of control? Are you dealing with relationship issues? If you have any of these situations going on in your life, give me a call. I have years of experience dealing with these issues and would love to be able to help you. I work with couples, individuals and teens. I also do telehealth sessions with HIPPA-compliant websites. If you are struggling and really could use a non-judgmental, empathetic person to listen to you and work to discover ways you can lead your best life, I'm here and ready to talk.

We all experience challenges that hinder our ability to lead meaningful, productive, and connected lives. My relational treatment approach is for you if you're interested in going beyond simple behavior modification to address the root causes of your stresses and struggles and transform your life. Dr. Hinson believes that adolescence and young adulthood are unique intervention opportunities, where psychotherapy can alter developmental trajectories and have a lifelong impact.

Allison has experience providing individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of challenges. Furthermore, she has extensive experience treating mood disorders, trauma, depression, substance abuse, personality disorders, and dual diagnoses in various acute treatment settings. As a former Director of the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs with the adolescent population, she developed expertise in co-occurring disorders in the field of addiction and mental health utilizing a variety of evidence based practices.

Are you concerned about your child struggling with anxiety, depression, or behavioral issues? I have extensive experience helping children and teens navigate complex emotions related to anxiety, depression, trauma, peer difficulties, and sexual abuse. Together, we will develop coping skills, practice mindfulness, and strengthen family bonds to promote healing and growth. Schedule a free consultation to discuss how I can support your child's well-being.

My name is Venice Angel licensed as an LCSW94926, I always begin each session where my patient is, focus on their want and needs and work to empower and reduce stress anxiety, and/or depression. I am a trauma therapist and will pull in various interventions to reduce toxic thinking and incongruence in thought. I will work to reduce stressors through guided meditations and affirmations. I use CBT/DBT/TFCBT/EMDR on a regular basis.

If you are looking to become a better, happier, and healthier person and would like to gain a deeper understanding and love for yourself and others, I can help you. Psychotherapy can improve the quality of your life and/or manage more serious issues such as depression, anxiety, and grief. The process focuses on comfortably connecting with you in a confidential and empathetic, therapeutic setting. Our work will focus on balancing immediate symptom reduction with long-term growth and change. You can expect an honest exploration of family systems, attachment, and trauma, which can sometimes interfere with our ability to thrive.

Life is complex and sometimes we need a little extra support. Therapy can provide a space to manage these complexities, better understand yourself, and take steps toward creating the self-image and life you strive for. We can work together to create a collaborative relationship where you can heal, express yourself in a non-judgmental safe space, and lead a more meaningful life. I am passionate about working with individuals to increase their self-awareness, build their strengths, and explore options to move through the world a little easier.

Hello! You’ve made the first and most important step in your healing journey! Are you looking for a safe space to process your trauma? Learn to set clear boundaries? Strengthen your self-understanding and self-compassion? Find new hope and growth? You have found yourself in the perfect space. My goal is to provide my clients with a safe, warm, and welcoming space to process through the difficult patches of life. Together, we will work together to strengthen your life narrative and carve new pathways for growth and deeper meaning. With the right tools crafted to meet your unique needs, growth and self-empowerment are possible.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Certified Parent Coach. I work with adults, couples, parents, families and children in collaboration, in order to assist them reconnect with their inner strengths, overcome challanges and streangth their repationships. Together we can work through mood disorders, post traumas, family dynamic challenges, parenting difficulties, and more.

Do you find yourself struggling with episodes of sadness? Do you feel anxious or have difficulty managing your emotions? Have you lost interest in activities you once enjoyed? Have you gone through a traumatic experience and continue to have flashbacks? If so, I can help you make sense of your past experiences so that you can live a life full of joy. You have the ability to live the life you so desire, and today you are one step closer to fulfilling that dream.

Do you want to stop skimming the surface and get to the heart of what's holding you back? Do you want to do that in a safe, supportive environment at your own pace? Do you want to do that with someone who believes you have the ability to free yourself and move ahead? There's never a better time to start than now.

Is anxiety, depression, or trauma holding you back from being your true self? Do you feel stuck in managing difficult life transitions? Now, every little thing becomes super overwhelming. Those negative experiences reopen old wounds and cause new ones. You tried burying your pain hoping it would go away. You feel lonely and tormented. You feel exhausted, stressed, and angry all the time. You wonder how much more you can take. You are unsure of who or where to turn for help. In the midst of this painful journey, you do not have to go through it alone.

We treat all populations, from NICU infants to hospice. We are Board Certified (MT-BC), Neurologic Music Therapists (NMT), who specialize in trauma, PTSD, geriatric, NICU, and autism. We offer highly personalized, specialized, HIPAA compliant, music therapy services, (in-person and via Telehealth), in both individual and group formats. Domain areas include motor and language, social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral. We use standardized, evidenced-based, and peer-reviewed techniques, using music within a therapeutic relationship, to address non-musical goals.

Are you ready to make changes in your life but don't know where to start? Do you want to put a stop to the unhealthy patterns in your family once and for all? Are you struggling with a lack of identity and don't know who you are? Are you unable to feel safe in your body or the world around you? Are you dissociating or self harming? One of my favorite quotes, written by Bessel Van Der Kolk, is: "our capacity to destroy one another is matched by our capacity to heal one another." There is NOTHING we cannot overcome if we have another person who is willing and able to be by our side and witness the truth of who we are.