American Sign Language (ASL) Therapists in Kern County, CA

I see myself as a guide in your journey to self knowledge. My job is not to fix you but to help you find the resources within yourself and out there to help you maximize your potential. I tend to be very interactive, and goal directed; we work together to see if you are meeting your goals, and if not, why not. My orientation is a "YOU" centered one, where I may use any number of techniques including EMDR for trauma, Transactional Analysis for understanding your communication style, assertiveness training, and movement therapy to further the mind body connection.

Hi there, my name is Afsoun (Angie) Zarrabian and I am Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT). I am current member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (CAMFT). I speak Farsi and I am fluent in American Sign Language. My style and approach is a good fit for young adults and individuals who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, trauma, and social pressures. I help my clients to learn how to navigate these transition periods, to build skills to allow them to feel better about themselves and to develop a more positive outlook on life.

Since graduating from New York University with an MSW degree, I have been working as a psychotherapist. My clinical approach combines cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and a strengths-based process to trigger goal-oriented actions. I am DBT informed and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have extensive experience with individual, family, couples, and group therapies. I am fluent in American Sign Language and have worked closely with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. I see a mix of Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing clientele of all ages.

Feeling a bit lost and not quite yourself lately? Brené Brown said: "What we don't need in the midst of struggle is shame for being human." I get how tough it can be when things feel out of control. If you’re struggling with anxiety, trauma, self-esteem concerns, or nervous system dysregulation, I work with you in focusing on your strengths, finding clarity, building strong connections, and helping you feel confident to tackle life's ups and downs.

Welcome! I work with folks seeking to strengthen their relationship with themselves, explore their identities, and work through topics related to self esteem, anxiety, relationships, boundaries, and people pleasing. Together, we will explore old patterns and create lasting change. Coming from from a mixed-race Middle Eastern background myself, I especially enjoy working with women with MENA/SWANA identities, mixed-race folks, and children of immigrants working to navigate the messaging of multiple cultures. Most of my clients are young professionals, creatives, teens, and members of the Deaf community.

You know how people tell you to move on...but they don't tell you how? We teach you how to move beyond the agony of grief to peace of mind and heart. We have been working with grievers for over 30 years. The world can look and feel so surreal after a significant loss. And the people around you don't always know what to say, so they give you advice or offer support in ways that can feel more distancing and isolating.

I work with those that are looking to find better ways to handle interpersonal challenges and navigate life changes more effectively. My approach is fairly straightforward, I talk to people like they are people.

Text or Call (747) 666-7331. I utilize an integrative, strength-based and trauma-informed approach, which includes narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, feminist therapy, humanistic therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Using an integrative approach allows me to tailor treatment uniquely to you. This is your story, your space, and your time to begin thriving! For additional resources, you can follow my professional Facebook and Instagram pages called: Heartwood Therapy.

The Integrated Clinic provides client-centered, collaborative, coordinated care to clients, leveraging the latest advances in neuroscience and technology in order to foster health, wellness, and performance. Together, we work synergistically to offer scientifically-informed and seamless care that promotes patient outcomes. Our Clinic team provides interdisciplinary services to foster health/wellness, education, and performance.

I love to create a nurturing environment for all of my clients and am committed to assisting each and every individual reach their highest potential. I believe that everyone has their own story that has shaped them into who they are currently and what they are experiencing. Through my work, I strive to foster a safe space where clients can tell their story, gain insight into how it has impacted them, and help support them in creating a new reality that is more fulfilling.

Have you tried therapy before but it never seemed to help you realize the changes you wanted? Have you felt like no matter how hard you tried to heal, worked hard in your career, fit with your family, that you feel stuck or that you never quite “make it”? Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, but no one knows? I specialize in helping you find your way in this weird, wild and stressful world, to deepen your relationship with yourself and others.

Maple Counseling Center was created to meet the need for affordable, effective counseling. We accept Carelon, Gold coast, Medi-cal insurance and have sliding scale cash prices for those uninsured or not wanting to use their insurance. We consist of Marriage and Family Therapy Trainees, Associates and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist's. With 20 therapists to choose from we have someone to work with almost every need. See our website at www.maplecounseling.org so see profiles of our providers.

Congratulations on taking the first step toward healing! I am passionate in bringing empowerment and insight to the world of those who struggle to move forward. I am Licensed as a Marriage and Family therapist and has been helping others for over 8 years. My journey has led me to work successfully dealing with a wide range of issues such as Anxiety and Depression. My approach to therapy is unbiased, client-centered, and collaborative. I truly value diversity and its impacts and utilizes a Gestalt and CBT therapy approach, along with emphasizing self-compassion.

Are you ready to make changes in your life and relationships? I work with individuals, couples and families in order to help them lead more fulfilling lives. Clients of mine are often looking for support in developing effective coping skills to manage difficult emotions/urges, strategies for improving communication/connection and ways to reduce conflict/turmoil in their lives.

We are a full-service Regional Mental Health Diagnostic and Treatment Center. We specialize in providing diagnostic evaluations to identify learning disabilities, attention and memory problems in children and adults. Psychological testing is used for the assessment of ADHD, memory and cognitive decline, personality, mood/bipolar, learning disorders, Autism, visual processing weaknesses, and developmental delay (ages newborn to 3 years). Psychological testing can also be used for schools to help accommodate your child's needs.

AnneMarie Winic, LCSW holds a License in Clinical Social Work after completing her Masters at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC and a Bachelors in Deaf Studies from CSUN. She meets the client where they are at, and however they are comfortable and appropriate- as Individuals, in a Family setting or in Groups. While specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems work, she uses an Eclectic model of therapy addressing whatever pressing needs the client comes in with: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Grief/Bereavement, etc. AnneMarie has experience with LA County's Department of Children and Family Services, 25+ years of

Let's be real, none of us have the perfect life, perfect family or perfect attitude at all times- guess what? Me neither! This means I am not fragile, I've been through devastating traumas, the gut wrenching pain of grief and the shakiness of self-doubt. We are all human and we all have different experiences with life. Your unique knowledge including your spirituality, culture and generational awareness can become your superpower to creating, realizing and understanding the world that you live in. Let's talk about it.