Kathleen earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Masters Degree from Chapman University College in Orange, California. Her years of specialized training and experience have equipped her with skills in various therapeutic approaches including solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR. She has a background in treating co-occurring disorders (substance abuse treatment and mental health). She customizes her approach to meet the needs and presenting problems of her clients and directs their treatment to establish a therapeutic alliance in order to facilitate the bridge to health.

Do you feel stuck, not sure which direction to go? I can help with that. Are you having trouble sleeping, or concentrating? Do you find yourself irritable out of nowhere or possibly sad for no reason? Is your child struggling with peers or grades? Is your home chaotic or full of tension? I believe we all have the tools needed to experience a fulfilling life however sometimes we lose sight of these tools and need a little help accessing these tools, therapy is a great step in the right direction.

In a lifetime a person can experience stress, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and trauma. I know it can be difficult to reach out and perhaps also admit that there is a problem. If you find yourself trying to handle it alone take the first step and get help. In therapy you will learn about yourself and gain tools that will help you manage and cope with these issues. Let me help you begin to heal and find the resiliency that is within all of us in you. Call and schedule your appointment today. SE HABLA ESPANOL

Each client is an individual with unique needs that includes the whole person: mind, body, and spirit—all of which is interconnected. Anxiety/depression: is it interfering with a sense of purpose, success, hope for your future, relationships, and your job? Grief/unexpected losses of a loved one—human or beloved animal friend—lingering too long, holding you back from moving forward? Older, unresolved traumas : triggered when least expected...are children angry, acting out as they carry old and new worries? My 30+yr previous career in nursing also provides understanding to chronic illnesses, or sheds light on needed medical referrals.

I work well with children, adolescents, and their families. My goal is to help individuals and families transform their lives into healthy productive individuals so that they can fulfill the plan meant for their lives, and to fulfill their destiny despite set backs or challenges that may get them off track.

Sometimes life can leave us feeling stuck professionally, spiritually and even emotionally. Most of us feel this way at some point in our lives and many times we're able to work through it and move on. Then there are moments when, no matter what you do, you can't seem to move on or shake that stuck feeling. That's where I can help. My goal is to help you get to the bottom of whatever it is that has you stuck and help you find your own inner strength to help you move on and grow.

Premier Family Counseling Group offers in person sessions and telehealth. Free consultations. Bilingual English/Spanish. Accepting New Clients. Accept most PPO insurance. Leslie X. Mendez, AMFT, serving as an Associate Marriage Family and Child Therapist. I believe that every walk of life carries all levels of turbulence causing pain, confusion, fear, guilt anxiety and negative distortions. Practicing eclectic evidence-based approaches has provided effectiveness in addressing life’s problematic issues.

I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families within a compassionate, supportive environment. Whether you seek support for yourself or for your child, it is important to find a therapist that will work with you to determine the best course of treatment. You and I will determine and accomplish your goals together, whether they include short-term,specific goals or long-term,general goals.

Therapy is a valuable tool that can assist you in solving problems, set goals and ensure you meet those goals, improve relationships and communication skills, understand emotions and the functions of emotions in your life. Therapy is tool that can assist a person to transition from one phase in life to the next.

Are you feeling stuck? Are you struggling with relationships or work fulfillment? Do you want to feel joyful, satisfied, and less anxious? I care about your well-being and helping you find happiness and balance is my passion. My approach is non-judgmental and collaborative. I can help you understand and change the negative patterns that contribute to your emotional distress. I’ll teach you innovative techniques to enhance your mood, improve your relationships, and live a happier, more meaningful life. As a former corporate high-tech employee, an immigrant, and an LGBTQ person of color, I can relate to many of your struggles.

Chaos happens--accidents, divorces, traumas, as well as setbacks in life, transitions, everyday interruptions, and unexpected events--even falling in love. Chaos untethers us; it changes everything. Our work is to find a new normal--to develop ways to weather the chaos, ultimately leaving us stronger and more resilient.

I will tell you what you need to know, not with judgment, but with solutions. I will teach you how to speak so that you are heard and understood. I will ask you to be courageous and try new things with yourself and in your relationships. I will show you how living in honesty and humility will save you.

If you are having a tough time in relationships, are feeling 'off', out-of-balance or facing feelings of loss, grief, anxiety, depression or confusion, I may be able to help you. Let's collaborate in a process where we explore, uncover and understand your experience and look at what your patterns and feelings are trying to tell you. We will face the truth with compassion. I bring a calming, engaging and dynamic presence to therapy as well as experience, strength and hope. I offer a combination of insight, empathy and tools that can support you to move through the raw or tough parts of your psyche.

You don't have to continue repeating these old self-destructive patterns. Reaching out for help can feel scary, but it can also be the first step toward overcoming the obstacles and challenges that are keeping you from the fulfilling and meaningful life that you deserve. If old coping strategies are no longer serving you, or worse, are becoming self destructive, it may be time to reach out and accept help. I deeply empathize with the feeling of fear and isolation one feels when suffering in silence, as well as the tremendous courage it takes to reach out for support.

Seeking out therapy can be a difficult choice to make. It may also mean that you are ready to make some changes in your life. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed or stuck due to a stressful life event. Maybe you want to further explore some of your underlying issues or traumas. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; I have experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, immigration, and acculturation stress. I believe that no level of intervention can be fully effective without a strong therapeutic relationship.

Life’s difficulties – when held properly – are like the grains of sand that form the pearl in the oyster. I am here to help you discover that pearl. Are you feeling tossed and confused by life’s sea changes? I’m here to guide you into discovering what generates the whirlwind in your mind, the ache in your body, the weight and grip in your belly. We’ll use art-making, mindfulness, dreamwork, and inner listening to dip beneath the surface.

The ability to be reflective and resilient is a cornerstone of mental fitness and a predictor of life long mental health. For the last 25 years, I have worked with adults, adolescents and children to help them cultivate a greater understanding of their experiences, feelings and thoughts. In collaborative partnership, I work with clients to develop greater responsiveness to the complexity of emotional life, relationships, developmental transitions, conflicts and trauma. To this end, I bring psychological knowledge, astute observational skills and a deep capacity for empathy to help individuals, couples and families grow and thrive.

I love this work. We all need help from time to time, and we don't have to do it alone. If you are serious about getting the support you need, I can and want to help you. As a teacher, parent, and psychotherapist, I bring over 40 years of experience working with adults, couples, young adults, and teens as well as with parents of teens. My greatest joy is supporting emotional healing and loving connections - with self, partners, family, and with friends. I also provide Teletherapy, and Parenting, Relationship, Individual and Spiritual Coaching. (Please visit JWHolley.com for details).

Most people experience times or situations in their life in which additional support and help are needed. I offer a supportive, open and trusting environment to facilitate desired growth and change within the individual and/or the family. I have been working with teens, individuals, couples, and families since 1994 and have enjoyed watching people make positive life changes. I look forward to the opportunity of helping you.