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Dr. Alexia Kutzner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90804
I combine psychotherapy with art therapy to promote personal growth, resolve issues of anxiety, relationship issues, depression, self-esteem and to better live and accept life transitions.
You have taken the first and most important step. Sometimes our lives change drastically or we forget the meaning of it, leaving us lonely, scared and helpless. Have you experienced difficulty in your relationship? Are you becoming increasingly overwhelmed? Are you feeling imbalanced? I'm here to help you re-define and explore who you are and want to be. We create meaning and make sense of why and how certain patterns have and are occurring in your life and how to change them. I provide a positive and encouraging environment and believe that you have the power to change and grow.
I combine psychotherapy with art therapy to promote personal growth, resolve issues of anxiety, relationship issues, depression, self-esteem and to better live and accept life transitions.
You have taken the first and most important step. Sometimes our lives change drastically or we forget the meaning of it, leaving us lonely, scared and helpless. Have you experienced difficulty in your relationship? Are you becoming increasingly overwhelmed? Are you feeling imbalanced? I'm here to help you re-define and explore who you are and want to be. We create meaning and make sense of why and how certain patterns have and are occurring in your life and how to change them. I provide a positive and encouraging environment and believe that you have the power to change and grow.
(562) 285-6429 View (562) 285-6429
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Christine Park
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90804  (Online Only)
I also have a particular specialization in clinical art therapy, a technique that helps cultivate self-empowerment and self-expression.
I focus on helping my clients connect to their inner strengths in order to help them heal, learn, and thrive in their daily lives. Whether you may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, abuse, relational difficulties, life transitions, self-esteem or identify issues - we will work collaboratively, to explore and make meaning of things that have happened as well as take time to process and be mindful what you are going through now.
I also have a particular specialization in clinical art therapy, a technique that helps cultivate self-empowerment and self-expression.
I focus on helping my clients connect to their inner strengths in order to help them heal, learn, and thrive in their daily lives. Whether you may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, abuse, relational difficulties, life transitions, self-esteem or identify issues - we will work collaboratively, to explore and make meaning of things that have happened as well as take time to process and be mindful what you are going through now.
(562) 262-5929 View (562) 262-5929
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Licia Wise
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90804
I often incorporate art and body-based practices to support self-awareness and emotional regulation, as well as cognitive behavioral coaching to illuminate and shift deeply held beliefs.
I help individuals experiencing anxiety, sadness, or low self-worth that may be due to life events, trauma, or relationship challenges, and who want to experience more authenticity, ease, relationship satisfaction, and confidence so that they can pursue their desires.
I often incorporate art and body-based practices to support self-awareness and emotional regulation, as well as cognitive behavioral coaching to illuminate and shift deeply held beliefs.
I help individuals experiencing anxiety, sadness, or low self-worth that may be due to life events, trauma, or relationship challenges, and who want to experience more authenticity, ease, relationship satisfaction, and confidence so that they can pursue their desires.
(562) 203-0661 View (562) 203-0661
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Inner Strength
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90804
Whether your child is struggling with Anxiety, ADD/ADHD symptoms, Anger Management, Self-Harm, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive behaviors, Trouble in school, Experienced abuse or neglect, Life transitions such as parent’s divorce, Difficulty adjusting to a new environment, Loss of a loved one, Behavioral problems at school or home, Lack of social skills and interactions, Illegal drug use, Emotional or psychological problems, it is important that you know they don’t have to be alone in this journey.
Whether your child is struggling with Anxiety, ADD/ADHD symptoms, Anger Management, Self-Harm, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive behaviors, Trouble in school, Experienced abuse or neglect, Life transitions such as parent’s divorce, Difficulty adjusting to a new environment, Loss of a loved one, Behavioral problems at school or home, Lack of social skills and interactions, Illegal drug use, Emotional or psychological problems, it is important that you know they don’t have to be alone in this journey.
(562) 418-5310 View (562) 418-5310
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Eva Kuncewicki
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90804
OFFERING VIRTUAL THERAPY. Do you feel inadequate when you are not in a relationship? Have you found yourself chasing after people who have rejected you and try desperately to change their minds. More than once, have you gotten involved with someone who is unable to commit—hoping they will change? Do you tend to take care of the needs of others before you take care of your own needs? You are not alone, and I can help you. I work with individuals, adults and couples experiencing complex life challenges.
OFFERING VIRTUAL THERAPY. Do you feel inadequate when you are not in a relationship? Have you found yourself chasing after people who have rejected you and try desperately to change their minds. More than once, have you gotten involved with someone who is unable to commit—hoping they will change? Do you tend to take care of the needs of others before you take care of your own needs? You are not alone, and I can help you. I work with individuals, adults and couples experiencing complex life challenges.
(562) 306-0891 View (562) 306-0891
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Krishna K Kharva
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90804
Ideally, therapy is a place in which you’re encouraged to reflect on your challenging experiences, process your emotions, and develop insight to support you in the future. A therapeutic relationship with an emphasis on understanding allows us to collaborate in a uniquely empathetic way and discuss what is most important to you.
Ideally, therapy is a place in which you’re encouraged to reflect on your challenging experiences, process your emotions, and develop insight to support you in the future. A therapeutic relationship with an emphasis on understanding allows us to collaborate in a uniquely empathetic way and discuss what is most important to you.
(562) 534-9623 View (562) 534-9623
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Marsha Goldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90804  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! I'm Marsha, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Congratulations on having the courage to reach out for your own well-being. Taking that first step is the beginning of a healing and expansive journey. I provide a safe space in which to explore your reasons for seeking therapy and to help bring out the strengths and resources that already exist inside of you, as well as offer tools for growth, to further your own life satisfaction. I bring a compassionate and non-judgmental presence, attention to the whole person - body/mind/spirit, use of the arts for healing, and my own experience across the life stages.
Hello and welcome! I'm Marsha, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Congratulations on having the courage to reach out for your own well-being. Taking that first step is the beginning of a healing and expansive journey. I provide a safe space in which to explore your reasons for seeking therapy and to help bring out the strengths and resources that already exist inside of you, as well as offer tools for growth, to further your own life satisfaction. I bring a compassionate and non-judgmental presence, attention to the whole person - body/mind/spirit, use of the arts for healing, and my own experience across the life stages.
(562) 278-8116 View (562) 278-8116
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Michael Dempsey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90804
Are you struggling? Have you given up on your dreams? I offer a safe place where we bring compassionate attention to your challenges, and help you uncover a rich source of understanding to light your way forward. Together, we help you discover for yourself your own truths, so you may pick up the tools to aid you with your distress. Your path is unique to you alone. I walk alongside you, and guide within a supportive and empathic environment to help you broaden your way forward toward more satisfying relationships and a more full experience of life.
Are you struggling? Have you given up on your dreams? I offer a safe place where we bring compassionate attention to your challenges, and help you uncover a rich source of understanding to light your way forward. Together, we help you discover for yourself your own truths, so you may pick up the tools to aid you with your distress. Your path is unique to you alone. I walk alongside you, and guide within a supportive and empathic environment to help you broaden your way forward toward more satisfying relationships and a more full experience of life.
(949) 391-4995 View (949) 391-4995
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Carol Montgomery Brosnac
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90804  (Online Only)
I am a Gender Affirming Psychotherapist. My private practice is 100% dedicated to serving the transgender & gender diverse communities in California. All sessions are via Zoom. Please email to inquire.
I am a Gender Affirming Psychotherapist. My private practice is 100% dedicated to serving the transgender & gender diverse communities in California. All sessions are via Zoom. Please email to inquire.
(559) 475-9559 View (559) 475-9559
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Jayla Alvarez
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Signal Hill, CA 90804
My name is Jayla Alvarez. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who currently practices in Fresno, California. I tend to work from a collaborative approach as I believe that my clients are the experts in their lives. I also believe it is imperative to create a safe space as I support my clients through processing and healing from issues that are causing impairments in their lives. My goal is to help my clients become autonomous, increase self-awareness, gain skills to cope with stressors and find purpose in their lives.
My name is Jayla Alvarez. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who currently practices in Fresno, California. I tend to work from a collaborative approach as I believe that my clients are the experts in their lives. I also believe it is imperative to create a safe space as I support my clients through processing and healing from issues that are causing impairments in their lives. My goal is to help my clients become autonomous, increase self-awareness, gain skills to cope with stressors and find purpose in their lives.
(916) 304-7783 View (916) 304-7783
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LBC Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90804  (Online Only)
Are you happy? You certainly deserve to be. If your past and/or current life events prevent you from living the life you want, reach out to us today and let's see if we can help. We are a group practice comprised of both licensed clinicians and associates with eclectic backgrounds. We're dedicated to helping the lives of those in our community. We work with adolescents (12+), adults, and those in the LGBT community too, and we work with many different mental health issues. Our style is warm, inviting, collaborative, and judgement free. 100% virtual. We accept medi-cal that's managed by MHN/Healthnet but no other medi-cal plan.
Are you happy? You certainly deserve to be. If your past and/or current life events prevent you from living the life you want, reach out to us today and let's see if we can help. We are a group practice comprised of both licensed clinicians and associates with eclectic backgrounds. We're dedicated to helping the lives of those in our community. We work with adolescents (12+), adults, and those in the LGBT community too, and we work with many different mental health issues. Our style is warm, inviting, collaborative, and judgement free. 100% virtual. We accept medi-cal that's managed by MHN/Healthnet but no other medi-cal plan.
(562) 414-5656 View (562) 414-5656
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Diana Nguyen Borsack
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Signal Hill, CA 90804
We all want the best for our children: to help them grow and teach them the necessary skills to succeed in life. When we communicate with open ears and conscious hearts, this allows for healthy relationships to build. Effective therapy utilized this approach of open communication in order to foster the growth and development of youth. I strive to help every child feel that they have control over their lives, and offer the necessary skills to be happy, healthy, and to make their own positive decisions.
We all want the best for our children: to help them grow and teach them the necessary skills to succeed in life. When we communicate with open ears and conscious hearts, this allows for healthy relationships to build. Effective therapy utilized this approach of open communication in order to foster the growth and development of youth. I strive to help every child feel that they have control over their lives, and offer the necessary skills to be happy, healthy, and to make their own positive decisions.
(714) 701-6370 View (714) 701-6370
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Julie Colfax
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Signal Hill, CA 90804
Hello, I am Julie Pennington (previously Colfax) LMFT. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with people of all ages, levels of development, abilities, and stages of life. My focus is on you, your goals for yourself, and your family in the therapy space. The majority of the clients I see working to recover from trauma and minimize the impact or development of trauma responses (Acute Stress Disorder or PTSD), dealing with depression (bipolar or unipolar), anxiety, neuro-divergent and differently-abled, wanting to improve emotional management skills or work through substance use and addiction challenges.
Hello, I am Julie Pennington (previously Colfax) LMFT. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with people of all ages, levels of development, abilities, and stages of life. My focus is on you, your goals for yourself, and your family in the therapy space. The majority of the clients I see working to recover from trauma and minimize the impact or development of trauma responses (Acute Stress Disorder or PTSD), dealing with depression (bipolar or unipolar), anxiety, neuro-divergent and differently-abled, wanting to improve emotional management skills or work through substance use and addiction challenges.
(805) 600-8854 View (805) 600-8854
Art Therapy

How does art therapy work?

The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.

Does art therapy help with trauma?

Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.

How long does art therapy last?

The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.

What are the limitations of art therapy?

Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.