Adults Therapists in 90277

Since becoming a mother my passion has evolved to support women as they go through one the most profound evolutions in their lifetime. While the postpartum period can be filled with cozy moments and lots of love, simultaneously mothers- and their partners- are experiencing sleepless nights and a complete shift in what their new normal is. From changes in work, expectations with your partner and managing your own thoughts and feelings about what motherhood "should," look like, I am here to walk you through all of it.

Struggling to cope with a cancer or chronic illness diagnosis? Need help understanding and processing grief or loss? Having relationship issues? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, I can help! I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate space where clients can create long-term positive changes through self-exploration and the development of new perspectives, skills and confidence. In addition to specializing in cancer and illness support, I am also Certified in Thanatology through the Association of Death Education and Counseling, a distinguishing certificate for grief professionals.

I love working with adolescents and adults. Together we will navigate the challenging experiences, transitions, relationships, and behaviors that can make life difficult to manage. I enjoy listening to each person's story. While everyone's story is unique, I have found our struggles and our hopes are often very similar, and that we are not alone in our journey.

As a psychologist with over 20 years of experience, I seek to provide a nonjudgmental and nurturing environment in which you can explore your current struggles. I believe that the therapist client relationship is critical to help you effect the positive change you are looking for. Together we can explore the patterns in your life that are preventing you from living the life you want and we can work to set realistic goals. Although I am trained using a psychodynamic approach, I also utilize DBT and mindfulness to help clients cope with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and other mental health concerns.

If you're struggling with marital/relationship problems, addiction issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or a traumatic experience(s), I'm here to help. I also provide therapy for those having difficulty coping with a crisis, a stressful life transition, or a painful loss due to a break-up, divorce, or death. As a psychologist, I embrace the traditional values of developing a comfortable and trusting relationship with clients. The relationship I build is my priority and the primary means to help you feel better. Together, we'll help you develop greater self-awareness and a healthier relationship with yourself and others.

Starting therapy can feel daunting, so it's important you feel a comfortable connection with a therapist. Maybe you're here because you need resolution or support. Whether you know exactly what the issue is - anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, grief, codependency - or you're not quite sure what's bothering you, I am deeply committed to therapy being a collaborative process aimed at finding what helps. My clients tell me they appreciate how engaged and direct I am, but also how I use humor, compassion and patience in our work. My intention is to create an environment where you feel safe to explore and my goal is for you to feel relief.

As an Associate Marriage and Family therapist, I work with teens and young adults focusing on healing and working towards internal liberation to enact meaningful change and support clients in living the life they desire. I pride myself on being able to connect with teens and young adults, becoming an ally on their path towards adulthood. My goal is to create a safe and judgment free space for clients to explore themselves and their most meaningful relationships and experiences.

Clients appreciate seeing a reflection of themselves; I bring both lived experience and clinical training to the issues we work through. My passion lies in working with teens and young adults, and I specialize in LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Witnessing resilience and growth in each client is a privilege, and my goal is to empower you to define your path to self-discovery.

Hi! My name is Marissa, and I am truly excited to embark on a journey of growth, understanding, and support. I work on empowering individuals to enhance their emotional well-being through the application of evidence-based practices. Our sessions will be founded on collaboration as we work together to achieve meaningful progress. I am licensed in both Hawai'i and California, specializing in adolescents, families, and young adults.

Take back control of your life and become the best version of yourself. I work with clients to collaboratively develop a plan that addresses your needs, incorporates your strengths, and alleviates your symptoms. My approach is compassionate, solution-focused, and pragmatic. I believe that my clients ultimately know what is best for them, and it is my job to facilitate improvement through an empathetic yet challenging therapeutic environment. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, stress and relationship issues, we will identify patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are holding you back.

In my work with you, I am invested in establishing a safe, supportive and truthful connection aimed at working through underlying psychological issues that have caused you emotional pain, perpetuated self-defeating behaviors, and trapped you in inauthentic roles. From your commitment to the therapeutic process, you can come to experience deeper intimacy in relationships, increased self-esteem and confidence, and greater joy and pleasure in living.

I am currently accepting new teen, couple, and adult clients both in-person and online. I have a special interest in working with teens, as these years can often be a turning point in life. It is a time to grow, build resilience, and discover one's identity. I also enjoy working with families, adults and couples. As with many others, I've struggled to find my way in life, which led me to my own personal therapy. I've found that being seen and heard in the therapeutic space has helped me foster greater compassion for myself and move beyond recurring problematic cycles.

No one should go through their grief and loss journey alone. My role is to serve and guide others as they move from surviving their loss to adapting, and then to healing and moving forward in the new terrible realities we would never choose but are forced to face. Whether the loss is recent or happened months or years ago, we'll have space to hold all that comes with it and supportive guidance towards healing rather than functioning. I've worked with those who've lost partners, siblings, friends, children, as well as survivors of suicide, and those who've received life-changing news or are navigating grief in life transitions.

One of the most important aspects in therapy is for patients to feel heard, respected, and understood. I offer an active and collaborative therapeutic style that allows the opportunity for clients to learn, grow, explore, challenge and live the life they want to be living. With a background working in community mental health, private practice, clinical supervision and consulting in public/private school settings; I have more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have helped patients with a broad range of needs including Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Depression, behavioral and/or relational difficulties.

Do you feel you're struggling to reach a goal or develop satisfying relationships? We can work together to uncover where you're stuck. I can assist you to feel more empowered, authentic and at peace and to live the life your heart yearns for.

Julia May specializes in treating young adults and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships issues, addiction, codependency, bipolar I/II and borderline personality disorder. She utilizes a variety of approaches and has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and art therapy. She strives to empower her clients towards personal growth and healing. She has seen client’s lives transform after working together, breaking destructive cycles, improving relationships and living positive and more fulfilling lives.

I work with children, adolescents, young adults and their families during periods of turmoil and crisis. Your son or daughter has become more distant; grades are less predictable; friends may have changed and there is more conflict at home. Intuitively, you know something is going on, but aren't able to reach them. This is often the time where a therapist can bridge the gap.

Both children and adults can benefit from the support of a therapeutic relationship. With over 30 years of experience as a crisis counselor and psychotherapist, I'm passionate about helping people build healthier, more satisfying relationships and lives. My therapeutic approach focuses on reducing stressors and building on strengths by enhancing insight and understanding and ultimately replacing negative behavior and communication patterns with healthier ones. I work with compassion and respect while actively, yet gently guiding clients to progress toward awareness, growth and healing.

One of the most important aspects in therapy is for patients to feel heard, respected, and understood. Given that each individual is unique, and no one issue is ever the same among different people, our approach is integrative and tailored to meet the needs of the person, not the "problem". we strive to create a compassionate, non-judgemental environment for patients to learn, grow, explore, challenge, and to live the life they want to be living. We specialize in working with adults - individual, couples, and family - with anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, relationship problems, substance abuse, ADD/ADHD, and LGBTQ issues.