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Amanda Lockie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgecrest, CA 93556  (Online Only)
I am a Brainspotting therapist, this is where together we utilize the brain-body connection to mindfully process and release emotions and feelings that are stored in the body and are contributing to chronic pain and feelings of disconnection.
Feeling burnt out? Having problems sleeping? Feeling disconnected from your friends and family? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run away and leave it all behind? If you have ever felt that while you were juggling all the things, you have lost yourself as a person...therapy is where you can find hope. This is the place to sort through all the worry and stress and noise that is weighing you down. Just imagine being able to feel confident to live the life you want to live, and be able to show up for yourself in the best way possible. If this sounds like you, and what you want to achieve, let's talk!
I am a Brainspotting therapist, this is where together we utilize the brain-body connection to mindfully process and release emotions and feelings that are stored in the body and are contributing to chronic pain and feelings of disconnection.
Feeling burnt out? Having problems sleeping? Feeling disconnected from your friends and family? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run away and leave it all behind? If you have ever felt that while you were juggling all the things, you have lost yourself as a person...therapy is where you can find hope. This is the place to sort through all the worry and stress and noise that is weighing you down. Just imagine being able to feel confident to live the life you want to live, and be able to show up for yourself in the best way possible. If this sounds like you, and what you want to achieve, let's talk!
(760) 280-6710 View (760) 280-6710
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Karen Theresa Cummings-Lilly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93306
I use various therapeutic methods, such as psychodynamic, person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, brainspotting and take into account how surroundings impact mental health.
I am Karen Cummings-Lilly, a licensed clinical social worker and have both a master’s and a doctoral degree in the field of clinical social work. My approach to therapy is one of creating a safe and healing space, where I use an integrative approach blending different therapeutic approaches tailored to your address your unique mental health needs and life challenges. I work with adults who are 18 years or older and who struggle with various mental health challenges. Some of the common issues that my clients face are bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, ADHD, codependency and trauma.
I use various therapeutic methods, such as psychodynamic, person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, brainspotting and take into account how surroundings impact mental health.
I am Karen Cummings-Lilly, a licensed clinical social worker and have both a master’s and a doctoral degree in the field of clinical social work. My approach to therapy is one of creating a safe and healing space, where I use an integrative approach blending different therapeutic approaches tailored to your address your unique mental health needs and life challenges. I work with adults who are 18 years or older and who struggle with various mental health challenges. Some of the common issues that my clients face are bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, ADHD, codependency and trauma.
(661) 690-7853 View (661) 690-7853
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Phu Luu
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wasco, CA 93280
As a psychotherapist, I work collaboratively to support and empower individuals in the process of self-discovery, growth, and healing. My treatment approach is integrative/holistic, informed by training, continuing education, and clinical experience. The modalities/frameworks I provide are derived from but not limited to: Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Brainspotting, Integral Somatic Psychology, Gestalt, Depth Psychology, Brief Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic-Existential Psychology, and Transpersonal Psychology.
As a psychotherapist, I work collaboratively to support and empower individuals in the process of self-discovery, growth, and healing. My treatment approach is integrative/holistic, informed by training, continuing education, and clinical experience. The modalities/frameworks I provide are derived from but not limited to: Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Brainspotting, Integral Somatic Psychology, Gestalt, Depth Psychology, Brief Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic-Existential Psychology, and Transpersonal Psychology.
(949) 993-0326 View (949) 993-0326
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Kristin Grannis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93312
I utilize a variety of modalities from Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Attachment, and various others.
My name is Kristin Grannis, LMFT. My view is that the best therapeutic work is done through a trusting, nonjudgmental, supportive relationship. I enjoy helping clients build a healthier outlook in life, developing a strong sense of self, resilience and accomplishment. My focus is working with women, treating a variety of areas such as depression, anxiety, grief/loss, low self-esteem, sense of self and purpose. I am kind, calm and caring. I like to think of my approach as insightful guidance toward awareness, acceptance and growth.
I utilize a variety of modalities from Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Attachment, and various others.
My name is Kristin Grannis, LMFT. My view is that the best therapeutic work is done through a trusting, nonjudgmental, supportive relationship. I enjoy helping clients build a healthier outlook in life, developing a strong sense of self, resilience and accomplishment. My focus is working with women, treating a variety of areas such as depression, anxiety, grief/loss, low self-esteem, sense of self and purpose. I am kind, calm and caring. I like to think of my approach as insightful guidance toward awareness, acceptance and growth.
(858) 585-9743 View (858) 585-9743
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Katie Colunga
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93313
My primary orientation incorporates brainspotting, trauma-focused cbt, and talk therapy.
Are you longing to feel peace in your body again…or perhaps you’ve never felt peace. Life is messy and full of transitions. Sometimes these transitions are manageable, but often times they bring up hard feelings, thoughts, or reactions that we weren’t anticipating. Everyone struggles from time to time. Maybe you have experienced trauma in your lifetime and have never had the space to give it the proper narrative it deserves. My approach to counseling is collaborative as I see myself as a support person along your journey. My focus is on providing a secure space to develop a trusting, authentic therapeutic relationship.
My primary orientation incorporates brainspotting, trauma-focused cbt, and talk therapy.
Are you longing to feel peace in your body again…or perhaps you’ve never felt peace. Life is messy and full of transitions. Sometimes these transitions are manageable, but often times they bring up hard feelings, thoughts, or reactions that we weren’t anticipating. Everyone struggles from time to time. Maybe you have experienced trauma in your lifetime and have never had the space to give it the proper narrative it deserves. My approach to counseling is collaborative as I see myself as a support person along your journey. My focus is on providing a secure space to develop a trusting, authentic therapeutic relationship.
(626) 691-4103 View (626) 691-4103
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Maureen Finn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Taft, CA 93268
My name is Maureen Finn and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about helping individuals create desired change in their lives while developing self-compassion and self-acceptance. My focus areas of practice are anxiety, depression, women's issues, eating disorders, and trauma. The common theoretical approaches I utilize are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, Attachment-Based, Person-Centered, Family Systems, and Trauma Focused.
My name is Maureen Finn and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about helping individuals create desired change in their lives while developing self-compassion and self-acceptance. My focus areas of practice are anxiety, depression, women's issues, eating disorders, and trauma. The common theoretical approaches I utilize are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, Attachment-Based, Person-Centered, Family Systems, and Trauma Focused.
(442) 300-3002 View (442) 300-3002
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Lori Guidinglight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93313
Passionate Professional Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapy via remote to Individual Adults Ages 18 and up to help make the world a mentally healthier -one client at a time. Each client is unique, and I meet you where you are in the moment. I work with from a Strengths Based perspective integrating Body, Mind, and Spirit. I use aspects of several empirical based modalities such as Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and more. Additionally, I am Polyvagal Informed.
Passionate Professional Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapy via remote to Individual Adults Ages 18 and up to help make the world a mentally healthier -one client at a time. Each client is unique, and I meet you where you are in the moment. I work with from a Strengths Based perspective integrating Body, Mind, and Spirit. I use aspects of several empirical based modalities such as Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and more. Additionally, I am Polyvagal Informed.
(661) 320-8629 View (661) 320-8629
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Veronica Cardona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93309  (Online Only)
The journey through infertility and motherhood can be stressful and lonely. It often requires patience, perseverance, but above all HOPE. I want to empower and support you during this journey. Are you suspecting a problem because you have been trying to get pregnant without success? Have you been diagnosed with "infertility"? Are you considering IVF? Are you struggling with sustaining a pregnancy? Does your heart feel heavy with grief and sorrow over your loss and are ready for relief? Did you recently have a baby and are struggling with postpartum anxiety, depression or simply feeling overwhelmed? Reach out today. I can help you.
The journey through infertility and motherhood can be stressful and lonely. It often requires patience, perseverance, but above all HOPE. I want to empower and support you during this journey. Are you suspecting a problem because you have been trying to get pregnant without success? Have you been diagnosed with "infertility"? Are you considering IVF? Are you struggling with sustaining a pregnancy? Does your heart feel heavy with grief and sorrow over your loss and are ready for relief? Did you recently have a baby and are struggling with postpartum anxiety, depression or simply feeling overwhelmed? Reach out today. I can help you.
(661) 689-7682 View (661) 689-7682
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Korlany Roche
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93305
My name is Dr. Korlany Chhun Roche, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Sacramento, California, providing telehealth services to clients statewide. I work with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families, and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adolescents, young adults, and couples who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and relational problems.
My name is Dr. Korlany Chhun Roche, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Sacramento, California, providing telehealth services to clients statewide. I work with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families, and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adolescents, young adults, and couples who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and relational problems.
(916) 932-9629 View (916) 932-9629
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Robert Sperring
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Hello. My therapeutic approach honors the past but points to now, and to the future. My goal for you is the, "restoration of self" before the pain, with more happiness, and higher functioning in all aspects of your life. Together we will walk through your struggles, and we will come to the other side back to who you are; stronger, happier, and better able to deal with this thing called life. whether is it for you, as a couple, or family. Give yourself a chance to reclaim who you are and want to be.
Hello. My therapeutic approach honors the past but points to now, and to the future. My goal for you is the, "restoration of self" before the pain, with more happiness, and higher functioning in all aspects of your life. Together we will walk through your struggles, and we will come to the other side back to who you are; stronger, happier, and better able to deal with this thing called life. whether is it for you, as a couple, or family. Give yourself a chance to reclaim who you are and want to be.
(408) 668-0154 View (408) 668-0154
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Jessica Millanponce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93313
Hello and welcome! My name is Jessica Millanponce and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I want to start by saying how honored I am that you took time to learn a little bit about me and my clinical care approach. It is my belief and experience that complex-relational trauma and attachment injuries show up in our lives and are the catalyst for symptoms that resemble anxiety, depression, dissociation, hyperactivity and various mood disorders. My approach to care is and has to be gentle, self-guided and compassionate as we explore the inner parts of Self that need attention, unburdening and healing.
Hello and welcome! My name is Jessica Millanponce and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I want to start by saying how honored I am that you took time to learn a little bit about me and my clinical care approach. It is my belief and experience that complex-relational trauma and attachment injuries show up in our lives and are the catalyst for symptoms that resemble anxiety, depression, dissociation, hyperactivity and various mood disorders. My approach to care is and has to be gentle, self-guided and compassionate as we explore the inner parts of Self that need attention, unburdening and healing.
(661) 306-3306 View (661) 306-3306
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Alison Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93313
Hello there! I'm a licensed psychotherapist and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), as well as the proud founder of NDH Therapy located in Agoura Hills. My team and I specialize in treating a range of conditions including disordered eating, mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders, along with ADD and ADHD. We're also passionate about helping individuals enhance their relationships, careers, health, and overall life satisfaction. My therapeutic approach is a compassionate fusion of quick-shift psychotherapy and trauma-informed care.
Hello there! I'm a licensed psychotherapist and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), as well as the proud founder of NDH Therapy located in Agoura Hills. My team and I specialize in treating a range of conditions including disordered eating, mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders, along with ADD and ADHD. We're also passionate about helping individuals enhance their relationships, careers, health, and overall life satisfaction. My therapeutic approach is a compassionate fusion of quick-shift psychotherapy and trauma-informed care.
(323) 817-0539 View (323) 817-0539
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Saguaro Family Counseling, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93301  (Online Only)
Adulting is already hard enough; throw in infertility, postpartum depression/anxiety, pregnancy following loss (heIlo, anxiety!), loss/grief/bereavement, trauma, relationship/communication issues, boundaries and family conflict and now you've got discomfort, unpleasant feelings, disconnection and stress. While we may not be able to change all of the obstacles in your life, we can work collaboratively to adjust expectations, reinforce coping skills, strengthen resilience, improve communication skills, set boundaries, process trauma and elicit clarity and direction. (This is a boutique group Telehealth practice).
Adulting is already hard enough; throw in infertility, postpartum depression/anxiety, pregnancy following loss (heIlo, anxiety!), loss/grief/bereavement, trauma, relationship/communication issues, boundaries and family conflict and now you've got discomfort, unpleasant feelings, disconnection and stress. While we may not be able to change all of the obstacles in your life, we can work collaboratively to adjust expectations, reinforce coping skills, strengthen resilience, improve communication skills, set boundaries, process trauma and elicit clarity and direction. (This is a boutique group Telehealth practice).
(323) 366-4404 View (323) 366-4404
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Shadaria Rene Prince
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Hello and Welcome! My name is Shadaria Prince, LCSW, and I'm here to foster Healing, Empowerment, and Resilience in your journey. Life's unpredictable twists and turns can often leave us disoriented, questioning our path and searching for solid ground. This uncertainty can manifest as heightened anxiety, persistent stress, and overthinking, making life's challenges seem insurmountable. In these moments, I come alongside you, offering a nurturing, non-judgmental space where you can rediscover your inner strength and find your voice.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Shadaria Prince, LCSW, and I'm here to foster Healing, Empowerment, and Resilience in your journey. Life's unpredictable twists and turns can often leave us disoriented, questioning our path and searching for solid ground. This uncertainty can manifest as heightened anxiety, persistent stress, and overthinking, making life's challenges seem insurmountable. In these moments, I come alongside you, offering a nurturing, non-judgmental space where you can rediscover your inner strength and find your voice.
(209) 260-6720 View (209) 260-6720
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Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93304
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
(310) 905-5816 View (310) 905-5816

Online Therapists

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Caitlin McCall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360  (Online Only)
I use a variety of approaches including Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness based approaches, Narrative Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy.
Hello! You’ve made the first and most important step in your healing journey! Are you looking for a safe space to process your trauma? Learn to set clear boundaries? Strengthen your self-understanding and self-compassion? Find new hope and growth? You have found yourself in the perfect space. My goal is to provide my clients with a safe, warm, and welcoming space to process through the difficult patches of life. Together, we will work together to strengthen your life narrative and carve new pathways for growth and deeper meaning. With the right tools crafted to meet your unique needs, growth and self-empowerment are possible.
I use a variety of approaches including Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness based approaches, Narrative Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy.
Hello! You’ve made the first and most important step in your healing journey! Are you looking for a safe space to process your trauma? Learn to set clear boundaries? Strengthen your self-understanding and self-compassion? Find new hope and growth? You have found yourself in the perfect space. My goal is to provide my clients with a safe, warm, and welcoming space to process through the difficult patches of life. Together, we will work together to strengthen your life narrative and carve new pathways for growth and deeper meaning. With the right tools crafted to meet your unique needs, growth and self-empowerment are possible.
(805) 600-2441 View (805) 600-2441
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Laura Lynn Neimark-Gizara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91302  (Online Only)
My main therapeutic technique is Brainspotting, informed by IFS, ACT, EMDR, CBT, EFT, Parent Management Training (working with parents and kids) , Family Constellations, CRM, Life/career/goal oriented support, grief, hospice, medical and School Social work.
Hello and thank you for coming to my website. I offer Telehealth in CA, NV HI and OR. My goal is to help people achieve a state of feeling less plagued by anxiety and depression, calmer, less plagued by negative thinking, less triggered, less encumbered by overwhelming emotions and more hopeful of achieving their dreams. My method of therapy is less talk therapy and more focused on healing body, mind and spirit. I am also a yoga informed certified yoga teacher and level two Reiki practitioner. I accept insurance through Headway Behavioral Health.
My main therapeutic technique is Brainspotting, informed by IFS, ACT, EMDR, CBT, EFT, Parent Management Training (working with parents and kids) , Family Constellations, CRM, Life/career/goal oriented support, grief, hospice, medical and School Social work.
Hello and thank you for coming to my website. I offer Telehealth in CA, NV HI and OR. My goal is to help people achieve a state of feeling less plagued by anxiety and depression, calmer, less plagued by negative thinking, less triggered, less encumbered by overwhelming emotions and more hopeful of achieving their dreams. My method of therapy is less talk therapy and more focused on healing body, mind and spirit. I am also a yoga informed certified yoga teacher and level two Reiki practitioner. I accept insurance through Headway Behavioral Health.
(805) 222-7369 View (805) 222-7369
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Parisa Zivari
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
I am trained & certified in Trauma Resiliency Module, TF-CBT, Brainspotting, loss/grief, Domestic Violence and IFS informed.
I offer both In Person and Telehealth options. Pretty much everyone you have met in your life have experienced trauma or something scary/ traumatic. Trauma impacts our brain, body, and relationship. It impacts our daily routine. Do you ever feel sadness and wanting to isolate? Do you ever feel overwhelmed or anxious? Do you find yourself feeling agitated or easily annoyed with others? If you answer yes to any of these questions, I can help.
I am trained & certified in Trauma Resiliency Module, TF-CBT, Brainspotting, loss/grief, Domestic Violence and IFS informed.
I offer both In Person and Telehealth options. Pretty much everyone you have met in your life have experienced trauma or something scary/ traumatic. Trauma impacts our brain, body, and relationship. It impacts our daily routine. Do you ever feel sadness and wanting to isolate? Do you ever feel overwhelmed or anxious? Do you find yourself feeling agitated or easily annoyed with others? If you answer yes to any of these questions, I can help.
(818) 497-7725 View (818) 497-7725
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Crescent Orpelli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Burbank, CA 91505
Specialized training/expertise and interventions such as but not limited to Brainspotting, Mind/Body processes, Voice Dialogue and Mindfulness designed to calm the nervous system, stop disregulation and uplevel emotional intelligence and wellbeing.
Do you find that you are quick to judge yourself harshly or your life decisions? Is your day filled with circumstances or fears that you haven’t found a way to change? Ever ask why? Do you imagine your life with less anxious stress, more honest relationships, a stronger knowing of what’s right for you and how to achieve that? I offer therapeutic counseling using traditional and non-traditional interventions, actively bring concepts from yoga, mindfulness/meditation into sessions in an environment of support, safety and discovery where life skills, thought patterns and emotional states can be regulated, processed, and enhanced.
Specialized training/expertise and interventions such as but not limited to Brainspotting, Mind/Body processes, Voice Dialogue and Mindfulness designed to calm the nervous system, stop disregulation and uplevel emotional intelligence and wellbeing.
Do you find that you are quick to judge yourself harshly or your life decisions? Is your day filled with circumstances or fears that you haven’t found a way to change? Ever ask why? Do you imagine your life with less anxious stress, more honest relationships, a stronger knowing of what’s right for you and how to achieve that? I offer therapeutic counseling using traditional and non-traditional interventions, actively bring concepts from yoga, mindfulness/meditation into sessions in an environment of support, safety and discovery where life skills, thought patterns and emotional states can be regulated, processed, and enhanced.
(747) 444-1727 View (747) 444-1727
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Kenneth Kennaugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90036
My approach to treatment utilizes interpersonal neurobiology in concert with other proven therapeutic modalities, such as attachment-based therapy, brainspotting, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), and strength-based treatment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) with certification from the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). After graduating from UCLA with a degree in Sociology, concentrating in Conversational Analysis, I earned my Master's in Social Work from USC, concentrating in Business and Social Work in Global Communities. Prior to becoming Clinical Director at Center for Sexual Integrity, I served as the Associate Clinical Director at Center for Healthy Sex, working closely with one of the most respected authorities in the field, Dr. Alexandra Katehakis.
My approach to treatment utilizes interpersonal neurobiology in concert with other proven therapeutic modalities, such as attachment-based therapy, brainspotting, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), and strength-based treatment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) with certification from the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). After graduating from UCLA with a degree in Sociology, concentrating in Conversational Analysis, I earned my Master's in Social Work from USC, concentrating in Business and Social Work in Global Communities. Prior to becoming Clinical Director at Center for Sexual Integrity, I served as the Associate Clinical Director at Center for Healthy Sex, working closely with one of the most respected authorities in the field, Dr. Alexandra Katehakis.
(323) 576-7131 View (323) 576-7131

Brainspotting Therapists

How does brainspotting work?

Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.

Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?

Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.

How effective is brainspotting?

Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.

How long does brainspotting take to work?

A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.