Spirituality Therapists in Arcadia, CA

Sometimes when life throws us a curve ball, or when we are dealing with a more chronic, ongoing challenge, talking to a therapist can help us see our inner strengths and abilities which can help us successfully navigate through these challenging times. Talking to a therapist can also help us push ourselves to reach even greater personal goals.

We are passionate about empowering individuals, couples, and families improve their quality of life in the face of adversity. In this healing journey, therapy is a collaborative process where you discover your inner strengths that aids in overcoming life's challenges and promote personal growth. It is about helping you make connections, resolve issues at its roots, and heal in a safe nonjudgmental environment. Our expertise includes working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, trauma, domestic violence, parenting, women's issues, men's issues, spirituality, and more.

My name is MaryCollette Ukattah, better known as Mary. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore yourself, your relationships, experiences, beliefs, and hopes. Everyone has a purpose, and I strive to inspire the discovery of your unique purpose. I encourage you to bring your whole self to therapy. Therapy should be a space where you can show up authentically without any fear of judgment. It should be a space where you feel heard, affirmed, and challenged. That is my approach to therapy.

Therapy is a delicate art and a science. Finding the right therapist is important. The connection by an understanding, intuitive professional, someone with wisdom and effectiveness, who also respects the time and the cost of your investment is valuable. I use an attachment-focused orientation, and tools from EMDR, Ego State Theory, CBT, 12-step recovery model, and other modalities. I have enjoyed a rich 25-year career as a trauma informed specialist. I have supervised and directed programs in public and non-profit sectors. Adoption is my specialty, as well as work with teens, young adults and families.

When life hasn't turned out the way you hoped, it's difficult to know where to go or how to make change. The decision to seek help can be a difficult process. Many times, it's much easier to sweep your struggles under the rug and put your personal happiness on the backburner. It will be my privilege and joy to work with you in developing a life path that will bring you happiness and joy. It will be my focus to help you identify the specific issues that you're struggling with, where they come from, and how to best change unhealthy patterns of living to improve your quality of life.

Adolescent and Couples Specialist TRM and EMDR trained- Trauma focused. I currently split my time between states so seeing clients with a hybrid of virtual and in person. My life experience combined with my education has equipped me to serve a variety of people but I love working with teens and 20s. Come with your struggles, whatever they may be: depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, traumatic exp., eating issues, body distortion, sexuality, self-destructive behavior, cultural, Christianity/spirituality and enter into a safe place to receive treatment.

Fuller Psychological and Family Services (FPFS) is the community mental health and training clinic of the Fuller Graduate School of Psychology (accredited by the American Psychological Association). FPFS provides therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups, to address a variety of symptoms associated with issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, guilt, and bereavement. Because FPFS utilizes beginning students, advanced students, and licensed clinicians, we are able to provide therapy at affordable rates. Because we are embedded within an accredited graduate school of psychology, you will receive care of the highest ethical and professional standards

I believe in the power of connection and relationships. Many times in our lives, we come into places where we get stuck, feel disconnected, and wonder about our place in this life. This can look like depression, anxiety, disconnection, broken relationships, or more.

"Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is." - There is great benefit to be found from tuning into your heart and mind. What are these voices saying to you? Do you sense a disconnect between your desires in life and the person you present to others? Are you a spiritual person but you don't find this impacts your daily life? It is my aim to create a safe and welcoming space where one feels known and accepted just as they are. When one feels accepted, one is able to share more and more of their journey, including the painful parts. Feeling deeply heard & understood is a starting point toward transformation.

Pain hurts and is often what brings us into therapy. Buried in the hurt is a small seed of a hope for change. As your therapist, I see you as a whole and complex person and not just your "problems." As safety and trust are created between us, therapy and the therapeutic relationship can be a vehicle for change and healing. The unique relationship we'll build will provide new ways of being and relating out in the world and within you.

OUT BEYOND THE IDEA OF WRONG DOING AND RIGHT DOING IS A FIELD; I'LL MEET YOU THERE." -RUMI- A fulfilling journey in the counseling and psychotherapy process begins with a safe, caring relationship between my client and myself. So my first task is creating a secure environment that encourages and develops hope, respect, introspection, honesty, and self-responsibility in the therapy room.

Though we seem to be sleeping, there is an inner wakefulness that directs the dream, and will eventually startle us back to the truth of who we are. - Rumi

In Genesis 6-8, there was a great flood. The earth was covered with water and it seemed like all hope was lost. But then Noah sent out a dove to search for new life. That dove returned with an olive branch. That olive branch signified rebirth, new hope, new life. This is why I named my practice, Olive Branch Therapy. To remind you that there is an olive branch in your future. There is hope for you. Hope in your pain, hope in your struggle. I will hold out this hope for you until you can grasp your own olive branch once again.

The licensed providers in our network can help with: Adolescents , Anxiety , Child , Codependency , Depression , Divorce , Domestic Violence , Family Conflict , Infidelity , Marital and Premarital Parenting Pregnancy , Prenatal , Postpartum , Self Esteem , Sexual Abuse , Stress , Trauma , and PTSD , EMDR, and many more.

Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed? Uncertain how to move forward? Coping with a chronic illness? Struggling with a loss in your life? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Humaning is hard, therapy should not be. When we begin to understand ourselves better, life becomes much easier to journey through. We start to choose how we want to live instead of reacting to what life brings us. I am passionate about helping my clients find a solid sense of self, while staying emotionally connected with others. I strive to create a safe, genuine, supportive, and compassionate environment in which a lasting positive change can be made.

Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. The troubles in our relationships can feel impossible to overcome. As a result feelings of depression, anger, and anxiety often occur. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I have helped many people overcome these debilitating emotions, improve their relationships, and move on to lead lives that are more fulfilling. My specialties include working with families, couples and individuals who have been impacted by addiction, childhood trauma, grief and loss, and change of life issues.

Are you repeating similar patterns and seeing the same results in relationships with family/friends, your job, and other areas of your life? You want something better but have doubts about things improving. We are all resilient and have a healthy capacity for change. Change happens when something different is done. Our life experiences influence who we are but they should not define us. Therapy offers the space and experience for understanding yourself better and empowering you to start positive change in your life by implementing effective solutions to resolve existing challenges. It allows you to move in a different direction.

Nebula was founded with the aim of assisting people during challenging times. Our goal is to assist you in addressing any concerns weighing on you, guiding you in establishing boundaries, introducing new coping strategies, and boosting your mood. Whether you require support in managing anxiety, rediscovering your enthusiasm for pastimes, or navigating a life transition, our services are tailored to provide you with the help you need. At Nebula, our dedication lies in supporting individuals and couples in their healing journey.

No matter your circumstance, whether you have been struggling life-long or just recently stuck in a rut, whether you are suffering from depression or anxiety, dissatisfied with your relationships, unsure how to help your child, crippled by past pain, or simply desiring to grow, there is hope for you. I strive to make the therapy room a warm and safe environment where you feel heard and understood, and where you can honestly and openly explore who you are and who you want to be. I will meet you where you are and walk with you toward growth and healing.