Art Therapy in Apple Valley, CA

Amid the ups and down and trials of life, it is easy to succumb to the, "If you think that the grass is greener on the other side" mentality. Well, it's time to water your grass. Although events can affect our lives, a true master of the art of living learns to weather the ups and downs and not allow circumstance to control our relationships, and more importantly, our own self-worth, dignity, and willingness to put one step in front of the other. Counseling is an avenue to help yourself achieve this control over your life. Please visit my website for more information regarding my services: allanheremlmft.site

My name is Stacey Ruiz and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Southern California. I work with children and adolescents to help navigate feelings of anxiety, stress, and grief and loss, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help them begin feeling better. My approach to therapy starts with creating a safe and supportive space to identify each client's needs. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help my clients develop healthy thinking patterns and coping strategies.

Hi there, I'm Courtney! I'm filled with so much gratitude to be walking alongside you as you begin this journey through therapy. I'm passionate about the process of empowering you to take a deeper dive into connecting with your natural and powerful abilities to heal. You will be engaging in an active role in creating a deeper, more connected, and fulfilling life, one worth living every single moment.

Hello! I'm Kathleen Kubricky, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). I specialize in guiding high-functioning Silicon Valley / professional men through personal and professional challenges, with a focus on navigating work stressors, relationship issues, addictions, and transitions such as immigration. My therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based care, emphasizing empathy and individualized strategies to support healing, growth, and transformation.

Hello! I am Marisa Swain, a licensed Marriage and Family therapist who has been working in the field since 2015. As someone who strongly feels that everyone deserves to be able to understand themselves, I would love to challenge you to build insight into what makes you who you are and to find the direction you may be looking for. My approach to therapy is derived from evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral, internal family systems, and narrative therapies. I specialize in a variety of areas, including anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, and more.

My name is Stephanie Banning, and I am a licensed LMFT. I have spent the last 15y+ working with individuals struggling with addiction/recovery in a variety of capacities, including substance abuse and eating disorders. Due to the nature of my specialties, I have developed expertise in working with mood disorders and OCD. I believe in meeting an individual where they are at, and that trauma looks differently to everyone because you cannot see someone's mental health.

Managing high levels of stress and processing past unresolved trauma/negative emotions (anger, resentment, grief) is critical for our health as stress and anxiety can contribute to a wide array of medical illness, diseases and chronic pain. Using a client-centered approach we specialize in a variety of therapeutic modalities and holistic health services to meet each individual's needs to align the mind, body and spirit. Seeking motivated individuals ready to make peace with their past, rewire/replace unhealthy habits in the present and evolve towards the future they choose to create by learning how to self-regulate and self-soothe.

My name is Tracy Cappel-Rice, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have been providing therapy for over 20 years. My approach tends to be client centered. I work collaboratively with you to gain a thorough understanding of your needs and goals in therapy. I work with a variety of clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, and stress from life's transitions. My therapeutic approach is eclectic including family systems theory, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness, while utilizing creative therapies for development, growth, and change.

My name is Alexandria (Alex) Tan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in the greater Sacramento area. I enjoy providing non-judgmental, empathetic therapy to individuals from all backgrounds and age ranges. I have experience working with a wide variety of individuals including those with mild to moderate depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to those who have more serious mental illnesses including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders (including Histrionic, Borderline, and antisocial personality disorders).

* CURRENTLY SEEING PATIENTS VIA TELEHEALTH* Life gets difficult sometimes. Being able to overcome challenges, cope with mistakes, and process past events is crucial to developing the strength to endure the future. Working with each individual based on their abilities, needs, and goals creates a personalized approach to therapy. Every person has the strength, knowledge, and ability to achieve or overcome anything that is causing them to feel "stuck" in life. Working together we will pull these qualities out and implement them within your life. All you have to do, is decide you're ready to take that first step.

Hello! My name is Tonette Decker, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adults, children, teens, and families to address relational conflicts, behavioral problems, and general family dysfunction. I support parents to better understand the underlying causes of their children's maladaptive behaviors such as, acting-out, self-harming, and/or self-isolating behaviors. In addition, to my primary modality of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I incorporate Solution-Focused Therapy, Humanistic, and Family Systems Therapy.

***Accepting New Clients*** I have worked in the field of mental health for over 13 years utilizing multiple therapeutic modalities such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), just to name a few. I have experience working with infants, children, adolescents, family's and couples with issues which include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, eating disorders, health and overall wellness.

We all carry our own unique stories, yet we share a universal need for support during life's most challenging moments. My focus is to create a peaceful, nurturing space and ultimately provide support for others as they navigate life's twists and turns. With over half a decade of experience, I've worked closely with teens and young adults with issues like identity development, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. I am an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community and have experience working with individuals from all walks of life.

Augusto Huerta Minakata, LMFT Augusto is a Bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy. With over 10 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist, and as a graduate of the University of Phoenix specializing in Solution-Focused therapy, he is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among his areas of expertise are the treatment of maternal mental health, trauma, depression, anxiety, survivors of domestic violence, physical abuse, sexual abuse, community violence, and adult children of alcoholic.

Help me to understand your hurt, and you will no longer be alone in it. I would be honored to join you in your healing journey. Let's be intentional in our daily lives and create meaning in the 'good' and 'bad' days, as well as the 'everything in between' days.

When life gets stagnant and you've lost your direction, you may need to take a step back and gather a new perspective. Life is about constant change; the sooner one can surrender to the necessary sacrifices required in order to achieve greatness, the sooner that you will be on the path to discovering your true purpose in life! What are you waiting for. . . Your future awaits! I look forward to helping you discover a rewarding path so that you can live a life worth celebrating; one that is worthy of your investment and that you are proud to share with others. It is a privilege and honor to take this healing journey with you.

Hello! I am honored you are visiting my profile. There are many possible reasons that you are here; fears, regrets, stagnating mindsets, relational problems, identity confusion, or maybe you feel you are not living up to your potential. Life can bring unexpected challenges that can disrupt your course and cause you to lose sight of the strength that is within you. Whatever may have brought you here, I assure you that you have found someone with great empathy and competence to understand your very human experience and walk with you to discover more peace, freedom and purpose.