Therapists in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Hello! My name is Savannah M. Fine and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 139871 and a Certified Sex Therapist supporting human beings in the state of California. I am polyam, ENM, kink and LGBTQ+ affirming, and I work with individuals, partners, and families who are looking to form a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their communities. I understand that healing and growth looks different for each individual and hope to provide the support necessary for your mind, body, and soul.

My name is Janine Ochoa, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have worked with adolescents in foster care, as well as currently working with adults in substance counseling, anxiety, depression, and PTSD, just to name a few. I have used many approaches, however, have enhanced my skills in cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based therapy, to assist my clients in learning coping skills and enhancing their own self-determination. I have seen how the approach I utilize has helped adolescents and adults who have been enduring challenges with belonging and self-acceptance.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed and just don't know what else to do? In therapy, I provide an environment in which you can feel safe and encouraged when working through relationship issues or to make changes when life has become too stressful. I will work with you to help bring back hope, peace, and balance into your life. Change may not be easy but it is possible. I speak Spanish fluently and have worked with individuals, couples and families for years honoring their journey, culture, and uniqueness.

Hi, My name is Jose Gonzalez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 10 years of experience. I have worked with clients ages 3-98 years old. I believe that everyone deserves fair, good, and quality care. I have experience working in many different Mental Health Services capacities. I feel privileged to work with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and all other mental illness. My approach to therapy varies depending on where the client is at in treatment. I mainly utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Experiencing anxiety, a relationship problem, trauma or emotional pain from long ago? Maybe it’s something that just doesn’t feel right or perhaps you just need extra support for a major life decision or situation your currently facing. I take a collaborative, nonjudgmental and empowering approach with you on your journey towards insight, healing and growth. I actively listen and help provide the confidence and guidance you need to change what is no longer serving you and begin identifying and practicing things that allows you to reach and maintain the fulfilling life that you want and deserve to have.

I began counseling youth in public school districts. My present clinical therapy work using CBT, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, involves assisting adult individuals with developing insights and coping skills, overcoming PTSD, anger, anxiety, and depression, and moving past grief, trauma, and loss. My clients include a diverse population within the entertainment industry, medical professionals, social services, and military personnel. In addition, I've also worked with athletes to strengthen their mental focus.

My name is Joshua Siskin and I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist (48666) in California for fifteen years. I focus on improving daily functioning and fulfillment in all areas of life, helping clients cope with anxiety, depression, and low self-worth. A relationship of mutual respect and appreciation between counselor and client is the key to successful therapy and I trust we can develop a relationship of this kind as I assist you in becoming the person you were meant to be.

My name is Maggie (Maria Magdalena) Martins, MA, LMFT 134812 I provide a safe and confidential space for my clients to inspire change through self-awareness and self-exploration. I conduct individual therapy with adult clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship, school and work stress. My approach and style are a great fit for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship, school and work stress. I utilize a person-centered approach, cognitive behavioral therapy, and integrate strength-based interventions to help my clients gain coping skills to improve their mental health and quality of life.

Hello, I am Barbara Morales-Rossi, LMFT and LAADC (license alcohol and drug counselor). Healing tends to come from within, rarely, if ever, does it come from “outside” of us. My focus is to draw from many therapeutic approaches so that your treatment suits your needs. Your treatment is just as authentic as you are. I work with folks with addiction/recovery issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss, helping folks stay on track with the mental health issues.

I have worked for several years with difficulties clients encounter in their daily lives including: anxiety, relationship issues, racing thoughts, lack of motivation, sleep disruption, and setting boundaries in important life relationships. I work with you to identify patterns in your relationships that you would like to change. The goal is that with therapy, I can help you create and nourish relationships that meet your personal needs and cultivate a life and experiences that meet your expectations.

Perhaps you're feeling down, anxious, upset, or other intense emotions. Maybe you're unsure about your future, or confused by your past. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a means of growth, self-discovery, and healing through way of processing and understanding. In my sessions, I promote looking at your past to better understand your current identity, patterns, and relationships. I will never force you to change, but will be there through every step you want to take.

Some Adults, Teens and Children in our community face issues of stress, fear of underachieving, depression, body-image concerns, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia or over-eating), relationship traumas (affairs, divorce, abuse, child custody battles), addictions. Other adults face unsettling retirement, empty nest syndrome, elder care concerns, serious illnesses, definite anxiety and feelings of meaninglessness. Couples become estranged: lacking in communication, connection and emotional or sexual intimacy. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Marriage, Family & Child Therapist and Counselor for over 30 years, Dr. Carol Francis uses multiple researched tools helping individuals, couples, and families create satisfaction and well-being.

I ask questions that guide your self discovery process. Whether you are going through a divorce, feeling stuck in your life or just wanting to improve the level of personal fulfillment, I will build your skills so you can reach your goals if you choose.

Do you feel misunderstood or unheard by your partner/spouse? Do you and your partner struggle to communicate with each other effectively? Does frustration or anxiety come up when you're trying your best to communicate with your partner? Are there relationship issues that you two just can't seem to work through? If any of this resonates with you, I am here to help and support you. I enjoy helping couples, teens, and families work through relationship issues and I empower them to feel confident and secure.

When we look back at our lives, there are often identifiable moments that shape the direction life takes next. Sometimes these moments come as an opportunity - a person who genuinely sees and unconditionally accepts you - or a choice. These moments can often alter the path of life. Too often people are mislabeled, overlooked, and forgotten, and their behaviors reflect as much. I hope to create a place for people to see and be seen as they wish themselves to be. My goal is to create a safe haven for you to Overcome barriers, Nurture relationships, and Empower yourself to take ownership and control of your life.

When times are tough, a little professional help to sort things out can be beneficial. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to freely express your thoughts and feelings. With me gently supporting and guiding you through, you will gain insight into how your past experiences have shaped the way you think and respond to life situations. We will identify thought patterns that no longer work for you, explore brand new perspectives and practice positive coping skills. Through my gentle and compassionate guidance, you will equip yourself with successful coping skills that will help you throughout your entire life journey.

I provide supportive therapy services to clients struggling with all kinds of issues, and all different levels of functioning. Whether you have several issues you wish to process in just a few sessions with an objective ear, or you have just been released from higher psychiatric levels of care, I have space and availability for you. I am very flexible sometimes seeing clients online or in person, sometimes once per month or once per week. My ideal clients strongly desire to change their lives, explore parts of themselves, or use our time and space to build on the hard work they have already done.

I firmly believe that everyone is capable of growth, and it is my desire as a therapist to create a warm, empathic, and nonjudgemental environment where this growth can happen. We all experience challenges, and we are all deserving of the time it takes to heal. I want to partner with you and remind you that you are not alone, and help you navigate a path towards healing in a space where you feel safe, understood, and validated. It is through a strong therapeutic relationship that I work together with individuals and couples as they heal, grow, explore, and find meaning in their journey.