Body Positivity Therapists in Hacienda Heights, CA

As a Clinical Psychologist, I believe that a collaborative therapeutic relationship that incorporates all aspects of the client's life is key. I view therapy as a journey of self-discovery, and personal growth. I view my role as a facilitator of change, and it is my goal to assist client's in becoming their own facilitators of their personal change. I believe my strengths include an ability to build a strong rapport that helps client to feel empowered to meet their desired goals.

We are in it to win it! Let's work together to bring healing in your life, for your children, in your relationship, and for your family! We approach our work with an attitude of hope and acceptance; and from a holistic, attachment focused, strategic, and trauma informed framework. Akiah (founder, Owner, Supervisor) has over 15 years of experience as a therapist working with families, couples, individuals, and children.

I consider myself a nerdy-geeky person who incorporates storytelling techniques in my therapy sessions. If you're seeking relief from your symptoms, a safe space to work through personal issues, or simply a place to vent, I can be of assistance. My ideal client is someone who understands that therapy requires active participation and engagement, rather than a passive experience. They also appreciate the power of humor in building authenticity. While I wish I could solve everything, we need to work together to bring about the desired changes. I meet you where you are and support you in your personal journey.

Are you noticing that life is hard to cope with because of the pressure being placed upon you by the state of the world, others, and yourself? Do you feel overwhelmed and uncertain on where and what to start working on first? Has this led you to feel depressed, or are you having anxiety related to this? Have you used substances to help remove these feelings temporarily, only to later feel them at a much higher level? If you can relate to any of these scenarios, let me assist. My training and experiences can help provide you with an environment that can help you navigate through these issues, and gain insight into what is happening.

Hello, I am a born-and-raised Angeleno of Mexican descent. I am a non-binary, queer-affirmative, trans-affirmative, sex-positive therapist who earned a master's degree in clinical psychology (with an LGBTQIA+ specialization) from Antioch University, Los Angeles. My pronouns are they/them.

I support caring people to overcome painful ruptures in their lives and activate their creativity, presence and relationships. By accessing my family lineage of expressive arts and 15 years of community mental health, I am able to strategically hold space for people to amplify their authentic voice, and cultivate compassionate power. Using powerful modalities of somatic evidence-based approaches such as EMDR and Brainspotting, expressive arts, and transformative justice we can together ignite imagination, creativity, and healthy relationship building. These approaches help people live with a greater sense of ease and purpose.

Are you feeling stressed out, depressed or anxious? If you answered yes, you aren't alone. Studies have found there has been an increase in anxiety and depression since the pandemic. I have created a safe and empathetic environment where you can learn let go of unhealthy relationship patterns and learn new coping mechanisms. Research has found the longer trauma, depression and anxiety go untreated the worse it will get. You can learn how to create balance in your life and have healthy relationships. You can also learn healthy self-care and self-compassion.

If you’ve found yourself in the therapist's chair before but are still wrestling with unresolved issues, know that you’re not alone. Maybe you've developed coping strategies, but truly connecting with your emotions remains elusive. Perhaps you find yourself falling into old patterns of self-doubt. Sometimes you wonder if you're even capable of change. If this scenario strikes a chord, I’m here to help. We'll work together to help you cultivate self-compassion and develop a felt-sense of safety. While I incorporate mindfulness, body-based practices, and values throughout my work, I also recognize that each client is unique.

Welcome, my name is Jerren and I am a neurodivergent therapist here to serve the neurodivergent community. My therapeutic areas of interest include depression, anxiety, stress management, exploring identity (including gender and sexual), and exploring neurodiversity. I also enjoy working with couples to be able to better enjoy each other and their relationship. I want to help those who have felt less than, feel comfortable in their own skin and empower them to feel confident in how they present themselves to the world.

: : CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS : : I believe that seeking support for your current difficulties shows strength and courage. As a therapist, I provide a non-judgemental, empathetic, and warm environment to examine life's challenges. My aim is to provide spaces of safety, realness, and compassion to work collaboratively towards the goals you see for yourself. I use a strengths-based and skills-based approach to identify your concerns and create a constructive plan for your healing and moving forward. I have experience working with adolescents and adult clients navigating ADHD, adolescent behavior issues, anxiety,

Hello there and welcome! My name is Jennifer and I am a licensed clinician and certified eating disorder specialist with 9 years of experience providing service in the mental health field. I graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Minor in Queer Studies. I later returned to Cal State Fullerton to receive my master’s degree in Counseling and graduated in 2018. I feel very passionate about working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities and believe that social justice advocacy is inherent in therapeutic practice.

Hello! My name is Matthew Mendoza and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Over the years of working with my clients I have found that the most crucial factor in making changes is the therapeutic alliance. The therapeutic alliance is how comfortable the client feels opening up with their therapist. Which is why I strive to provide a safe and nonjudgmental place for you to share. On top of this, I use a variety of therapeutic approaches based on the presenting issues and your personality; always keeping in mind what will work best for you.

Searching for a therapist is a vulnerable decision. Often, we don’t know what causes feelings of anxiety, sadness, anger, & disconnection from our lives & our loved ones. My therapeutic style is grounded in process-based therapy, with a focus on creating an emotionally safe environment to decrease internal shame & explore life concerns & struggles. I assist with identifying maladaptive patterns & internal strengths to sustain meaningful change. Each person’s experience is unique & includes nuances that deserve great emotional care, collaboration, & respect.

Waitlist for New Clients. Juliana specializes in working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, school and social challenges. She believes that as humans we are wired for connection. We long to experience “The Four S’s,” to feel safe, seen, soothed, and secure. Juliana approaches therapy as an opportunity to support clients in developing strong and compassionate relationships. She uses her intellect, humor, compassion, and sense of play to help clients and their families to develop insight, empathy, and skills to meet their individual goals.