Therapists in Granada Hills, CA

SHIFT HAPPENS. You cannot stop the changing tide . Follow your passion, change your career, rebuild self-esteem, strengthen relationships, control addiction, delete stress, find balance in your life. You need a therapist who has first hand experience and empathic approach to make you successful. There is no SINGLE method that works for all people. I focus on the individual needs and responses of my clients to ensure that they are free of cookie-cutter therapeutic approaches or psyhchobabble, where the individual always counts first. You owe it to yourself to experience the strength you can gain from the right guide.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Los Angeles California with over 15 years of experience providing psychosocial assessments and therapeutic care to adults and older adolescents needing help with finding solutions to make their lives happier and more fulfilling. With the use of proven therapeutic techniques, individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, and various life transitions can learn to reconcile and manage the stressors that create barriers to well lived lives and healthy relationships.

My name is Raul Salcedo, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I am an eclectic therapist using CBT, DBT, ACT, solution-focused, and trauma-informed approaches. My background includes working with individuals with mood disorders, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, trauma, and PTSD. I have had the opportunity to work with adults, LGBTQIA individuals, veterans, and individuals impacted by the justice system. I approach psychotherapy using a holistic mindset, tailoring your interventions to your specific needs.

Begin the new year with new goals and determination. Couples and/or individuals need to be heard as they take on life's challenges which all have solutions that are attainable. We are in unique time with COVID pandemic and many are challenged in daily life situations and/or health concerns. Reach out and I will meet you with hope and guidance.

"There are more things in heaven and earth ... than are dreamt of in your philosophy" Hamlet. As a depth psychotherapist, my intention is to help you navigate your personal depths; look beyond cultural expectations and all of the shoulds that have cluttered your life. Together we can work to unravel the defenses that have been unconsciously built to protect your heart and soul from feeling, and have kept you out of the present. By assiduously listening and freely playing, we will unearth who you really are and investigate what may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I offer psychotherapy with a touch of magic. I believe that talk therapy can bring healing in a short time. I treat people who have a variety of situations and I am deliberate in achieving better client outcomes. I examine the individual's struggles in dealing with the environment's demands especially during times of crisis. I recognize that stressful experiences can be spirituality exhausting to deal with and I can help you cope. I also use a therapy approach to explore the experiences of the past and change the present.

I believe that therapy is a collaborative process linking therapist and client. Whether you are going through a temporary hardship and looking for solution-focused work, or an ongoing issue requiring long-term therapy, we all need some help from time to time. We will work together in order to identify what goals you would like to work towards and formulate a treatment plan that best suits you. I am trained and have extensive experience treating numerous mental health issues including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, adjustment issues, relationship issues, stress related issues, and anger management.

We all reach emotional crossroads in our lives and often need guidance from a professional. I am warm and caring and provide a non-judgmental atmosphere while assertively providing feedback. I help families and couples resolve conflicts and teach the art of appreciation and gratitude. I utilize a variety of treatment approaches. Do you "feel lost in the world." Do you have a tendency to take out your frustrations with the ones you love the most? My name is Nicole McCarthy, LCSW and I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, families, couples and adults across the life span.

My name is Robert (Bob) Hirsch, and I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I have been in practice for 25 years and have worked with adults primarily from many communities. My overall approach involves cognitive behavioral therapy combined with coaching techniques. I see therapy as a dialogue - supporting people in the direction they want to pursue. I work with adults both in the straight and LGBTQ communities and have a lot of cross-cultural experience.

When we are exposed to trauma at an early age, it can seriously impact how we feel about ourselves and our relationships with others. Trauma can also profoundly affect whether we feel this is a safe world and can contribute to depression, anxiety, and relational/familial issues. My practice is from a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective with a non-judgmental framework. I aim to understand clients’ internal responses and to provide more options for emotional regulation and problem-solving.

My name is Michael Villanueva, and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in California. I have worked as a professor at a university, providing research and clinical services on remote tribal lands, served as a combat clinical psychologist in Afghanistan, and implemented research with computational neuroscientists at UC San Diego on the effects of psychedelics on the human brain. I provide individual talk psychotherapy (including telehealth) and Neurotherapy in my office. I record and analyze my clients’ EEG (i.e., brainwaves), which provides me with a personalized approach to neurofeedback training to address my clients’ symptoms

I recognize and maximize the individual’s strengths, also help them to use their environmental support in their healing process. I believe there is no “one size fits all” type of therapy, I fit my style of therapy according to the need of my patients by using integrative approaches when it is suitable for my clients. I passionately follow cutting edge research in the field of neuroscience and take a lot of advantage of their finding in my practice. I have a broad range of experience in working with adolescents, adults and geriatric with the a very diverse background.

My name is Jessica Dennis, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a background working with the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color) and military/veteran populations looking to break generational cycles. I provide culturally responsive therapy to individuals and couples using a strengths-based approach and I also have a background in working with individuals who are new to therapy or are the first in their families to receive therapy. I am open to anyone who is serious about working on themselves and needs additional support and a listening ear.

Are you hindered by anxiety, depression, or trauma, preventing you from expressing your authentic self? Do you find yourself trapped in navigating challenging family and relationship situations? Every minor issue now feels incredibly overwhelming, reopening past wounds and creating new ones. Despite attempting to bury the pain, it persists, leaving you feeling isolated and tormented. The constant exhaustion, stress, and anger make you question your resilience. Unsure of where to seek assistance, you don't have to endure this painful journey by yourself. I aim to assist you in achieving a more integrated and balanced sense of self.

Hello! My name is Melody Jazeb, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California. My experience in evidenced-based treatments is centered in empowering clients to harness their strengths and engage in life more actively. I treat a number of mental health disorders as well as provide counseling for those struggling with how to manage general life challenges. I typically treat adults and older adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, job-related stress, relational issues, and existential issues.

Jann Sharlene Hoffman - Life can be very challenging at times. I love helping people! Fear, anxiety, procrastination, low self-esteem, unhealthy habits are some of the blocks that prevent you from fulfilling your life. It doesn't have to be this way. I teach you tools through talking, mindfulness,meditation, laughter and hypnosis. I have been doing this work for almost 29 years. I can't express how wonderful it feels to help you become a better person for yourself and for your own life. Let's begin the journey. Don't wait! anymore.