In Person Therapists in Atwood, CA

Do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Let me help you unpack so you can begin to focus on what's important and find meaning in life again. Depression, anxiety, and high-stress individuals are some of my favorite individuals to work with. I will help you recharge, prioritize responsibilities, improve productivity, and redefine yourself. My name is Priscilla Apodaca, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the mental health field for over 12 years.

Our aim is to RESTORE HOPE and TRANSFORM LIVES to those seeking hope, healing and growth in addressing life challenges. Our goal is to cultivate emotional, physical, and spiritual healing that will allow clients to increase their ability to be in relationship with others. Our Marriage and Family Therapists and Registered Interns are available to serve you in many locations throughout Southern California. We offer a sliding scale for financially challenged persons. Please visit our website at www.SpareMinistries.org for more information.

I am so glad you made the choice to seek help. It is my goal to help you achieve healing and freedom in your life. I believe every person has the ability to achieve their goals, and it is my job to help you achieve yours. I work with adults, children, adolescents, couples and families. Our world is full of distractions that pull us in every direction. I will help you navigate the busyness of your life and create balance amidst the chaos. I will walk alongside you and help you unburden your past and move into a bright future.

Hi, I’m Rosanna Salazar, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My practice is trauma-informed, culturally centered, and relationship-oriented. I support healing and growth for people of all ages who may experience stress, transitions, anxiety or depression through telehealth and mental wellness. Stressors that come with life experiences, such as transitions, relationship struggles, racial/cultural trauma, infertility/parenting, and work/life balance can make you feel stretched or unable to cope with it all.

As a dedicated therapist specializing in anxiety and trauma, I offer a comforting haven where we navigate life's challenges together. Let's transform your journey from overwhelming to empowering, one reassuring session at a time. You're not alone—let's discover your peace, strength, and joy.

I am honored to sit with you on your journey toward wholeness. I will provide an environment where you can exhale, and sift through the internal knots you are experiencing. I commit to providing a nonjudgmental and compassionate presence. Whether we go back into past events or work on the present, it is my privilege to accompany and guide you in this pursuit of self awareness.

Hello! My name is Sara Au, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. My approach to therapy is holistic and person-centered, and my areas of focus include working with youth and adults with mood-related concerns (i.e., anxiety, depression), trauma, coping with stress, relationship and life adjustment challenges. I typically work with youth, including children and adolescents, and I also see young to older adult populations with diverse backgrounds.

Are you striving to live your best possible life (who isn't) but finding it just "out of reach?" I specialize in working with accomplished professionals in the law, medicine and finance as well as in the LGBT community who are trying to balance the personal and professional. My unique background in psychoanalysis, mindfulness and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) allows me to help you make profound changes and lead a more balanced, fulfilling life. If you suffer from depression, anxiety, relationship issues or spiritual confusion, let's move your life back in a direction that you value.

Are work or school stressors overshadowing other areas of life, like hobbies or friendships? Are you feeling anxious, restless, or depressed and can’t seem to pinpoint why? Are you having difficulty feeling confident in yourself? Perhaps you feel like you're juggling endless responsibilities with little time for yourself. These are all concerns that are regularly experienced by people, especially teens and young adults. Life can bring on many uncertainties, but one thing’s for sure: you’re ready for relief and to be free of anxiety, self-doubt, and stress.

***ONLY PRACTICING VIRTUAL CURRENTLY*** If this is your first time in therapy, I know that it can be an uncomfortable situation putting yourself out there, but I just wanted to say, you came to the right place. It is a huge step to be able to advocate yourself and acknowledge the fact that you may need some more support in some areas of your life. If it is not your first time, welcome back! I am looking forward to working with you.

My name is Christine Dougherty and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over a decade. My focus areas include; working with adolescents, adults, and families. My theoretical approach often depends on the specific needs of the individual. Some common approaches I use include cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems therapy. I encourage clients to start from where they are and break down large goals into smaller more attainable parts.

A licensed clinical social worker with more than 8 years of experience working at various levels of care for the treatment of co-occurring substance addictions and mental health problems in acute inpatient hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and currently outpatient.

I practice a style of therapy that is both strengths based and solution focused. It is my belief that people have within themselves and the environment the ability and resources to heal and lead meaningful lives. Traumatic life events have the potential to keep individuals feeling stuck. It can prevent us from realizing our full potential and maintaining a healthy self -esteem. During the course of treatment EMDR therapy may be utilized to resolve those issues and facilitate solutions that work best for you based on your own life experience, beliefs and personal strengths.

Talking about your feelings can be intimidating. It requires immense courage and vulnerability to explore emotions with a stranger. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space to allow clients to feel willing to share their experiences, challenges, and insecurities. I offer empathy, validation, and perspective to encourage clients to be more comfortable being their genuine, authentic selves, which we all deserve. I work collaboratively with clients to overcome issues of anxiety, depression, life-stage transitions, and emotional struggles.

Have you experienced a painful and frustrating marriage? What about painful and frustrating relationships? I am the guide who helps men navigate both of these issues helping them discover that they can build happy and healthy marriages and relationships. This is something that can not go unaddressed life is busy already let me help you calm the waters and restore health and happiness.

Hello and welcome. Looking for a therapist can be a nerve wracking experience. Let us first commend you for beginning the process of change and growth. Our passion at The Healing Center for Trauma & Relationships is working with people who are motivated to break through old patterns and habits that keep them stuck. If you are ready for change, call us for a free consultation. Let's continue on your journey to wholeness and health. Embrace life and become who you want to be. We have both in person and telehealth options.

Encountering many individuals, who lacked a strong support system, led me into the field of counseling and instilled in me a heart for healing. I am trained in EMDR, specializing in trauma and recovery. Additionally, I am Prepare and Enrich certified. I have completed Levels 1-2 Training in Gottman Couples Therapy and a Gottman Education Leader. I love supporting individuals, couples, adolescents, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, self-harm, low self-worth, bicultural identity, and life transitions.