Therapists for Adults in Big Bear Lake, CA
My background is diverse, from experience treating young children to working with and treating adults suffering from trauma, dual diagnosis, and PTSD.
Throughout treatment, I continuously show up with compassion, curiosity, and connection while always holding on to the promise of healing!
My background is diverse, from experience treating young children to working with and treating adults suffering from trauma, dual diagnosis, and PTSD.
Throughout treatment, I continuously show up with compassion, curiosity, and connection while always holding on to the promise of healing!
Are you feeling stuck, drained from years of anxiety, toxic relationships, or work burnout? I'm Kathryn Tate, a certified hypnotherapist and chemical dependency counselor based out of Big Bear, CA. I specialize in helping clients reclaim their power after narcissistic abuse, break free from self-doubt, support addiction recovery (both process and chemical) and create lasting change through hypnosis.
Many clients come to me struggling with anxiety, addiction, people pleasing, or emotional exhaustion. Often rooted in untrue thoughts or feelings about themselves. Together we identify and release unconscious blocks.
Are you feeling stuck, drained from years of anxiety, toxic relationships, or work burnout? I'm Kathryn Tate, a certified hypnotherapist and chemical dependency counselor based out of Big Bear, CA. I specialize in helping clients reclaim their power after narcissistic abuse, break free from self-doubt, support addiction recovery (both process and chemical) and create lasting change through hypnosis.
Many clients come to me struggling with anxiety, addiction, people pleasing, or emotional exhaustion. Often rooted in untrue thoughts or feelings about themselves. Together we identify and release unconscious blocks.
Josh Marshall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Waitlist for new clients
You don’t have to go through this alone. Whether you're facing the weight of trauma, struggling with addiction, navigating anxiety or depression, or trying to repair a relationship that feels fractured, I offer a safe, compassionate space to help you move forward. I specialize in addiction recovery and trauma work—areas that often go hand in hand—but my practice also welcomes individuals and couples seeking clarity, healing, and sustainable change in many areas of life.
You don’t have to go through this alone. Whether you're facing the weight of trauma, struggling with addiction, navigating anxiety or depression, or trying to repair a relationship that feels fractured, I offer a safe, compassionate space to help you move forward. I specialize in addiction recovery and trauma work—areas that often go hand in hand—but my practice also welcomes individuals and couples seeking clarity, healing, and sustainable change in many areas of life.
I work with teens and adults who experience life's challenges, whether it's a result of a specific trauma, or general feelings of self-doubt, depression, or relationship issues.
Feeling sad and tearful, or overly anxious and overwhelmed? With compassion, I'm here to help you process those emotions and arrive at a life balance. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you identify and reshape unwanted thoughts and behaviors. I incorporate mindfulness and other positive psychology methods as well. Together, following a thorough assessment, we develop and implement a plan to help you reach your goals.
I work with teens and adults who experience life's challenges, whether it's a result of a specific trauma, or general feelings of self-doubt, depression, or relationship issues.
Feeling sad and tearful, or overly anxious and overwhelmed? With compassion, I'm here to help you process those emotions and arrive at a life balance. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you identify and reshape unwanted thoughts and behaviors. I incorporate mindfulness and other positive psychology methods as well. Together, following a thorough assessment, we develop and implement a plan to help you reach your goals.
Hello! As a neurodivergent, queer, and BIPOC clinician, I desire to come alongside folks moving through all diverse walks of life. I work with individuals and couples who are exploring how their values and beliefs align with the life they are currently living, using an integrative approach. Whether my clients are looking to simply improve their communication and self-talk, or engage in more non-traditional relationships and practices, I am here as a guide for that exploration.
Hello! As a neurodivergent, queer, and BIPOC clinician, I desire to come alongside folks moving through all diverse walks of life. I work with individuals and couples who are exploring how their values and beliefs align with the life they are currently living, using an integrative approach. Whether my clients are looking to simply improve their communication and self-talk, or engage in more non-traditional relationships and practices, I am here as a guide for that exploration.
I am Tonya Schour, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). I have primarily worked with people who struggle with trauma (PTSD), anxiety, depression, relationship issues and domestic violence. By using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and direct communication, I have helped many clients overcome difficulties and incorporate positive changes in their lives. I believe our mental health is every bit as important as our physical health. Many, if not all, people would benefit greatly from therapy. Even if it’s just to have a neutral person to discuss everyday issues with.
I am Tonya Schour, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). I have primarily worked with people who struggle with trauma (PTSD), anxiety, depression, relationship issues and domestic violence. By using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and direct communication, I have helped many clients overcome difficulties and incorporate positive changes in their lives. I believe our mental health is every bit as important as our physical health. Many, if not all, people would benefit greatly from therapy. Even if it’s just to have a neutral person to discuss everyday issues with.
I believe that the goal of "happiness" we are all striving for, is not that of elation, but inner peace. Without an understanding of this subtle difference, many of us can find ourselves on a slightly different path than we have intended.
Much of my work focuses on helping my clients find acceptance in themselves in order to listen to their own voices and create a life that is fulfilling.
I believe that each of my clients are the experts in their own lives. In that way, our sessions become a joint process--rather than an "expert/patient" experience.
I believe that the goal of "happiness" we are all striving for, is not that of elation, but inner peace. Without an understanding of this subtle difference, many of us can find ourselves on a slightly different path than we have intended.
Much of my work focuses on helping my clients find acceptance in themselves in order to listen to their own voices and create a life that is fulfilling.
I believe that each of my clients are the experts in their own lives. In that way, our sessions become a joint process--rather than an "expert/patient" experience.
Your life is a Sacred Journey. It is about change, growth, discovery, movement, transformation." Caroline Adams, that opening line resonates with me and shapes the therapy work I do. As a clinician I help clients navigate life's transitions and pivotal moments and clarify their vision for their life. I work to empower and equip clients with strategies to manage the fear and anxiety that sometimes come with change. As a Solution-Focused Brief therapist, I focus on identifying client strengths. I would love to partner with you as you practice courage in your life. It would be my honor to accompany you on your journey of discovery.
Your life is a Sacred Journey. It is about change, growth, discovery, movement, transformation." Caroline Adams, that opening line resonates with me and shapes the therapy work I do. As a clinician I help clients navigate life's transitions and pivotal moments and clarify their vision for their life. I work to empower and equip clients with strategies to manage the fear and anxiety that sometimes come with change. As a Solution-Focused Brief therapist, I focus on identifying client strengths. I would love to partner with you as you practice courage in your life. It would be my honor to accompany you on your journey of discovery.
I most enjoy working with clients who are willing to look within and accept responsibility (not blame) for their thoughts, feelings and behavior. I feel especially honored to work with clients who have had traumatic childhood experiences, including sexual abuse. Although these events can have devastating consequences, I have found that survivors of childhood trauma can also be catapulted to higher than usual levels of consciousness and well-being when the traumas are healed. In other words, therapy is a very gratifying journey to walk with a client. I work well with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, eating disorders and dissociative disorders.
I most enjoy working with clients who are willing to look within and accept responsibility (not blame) for their thoughts, feelings and behavior. I feel especially honored to work with clients who have had traumatic childhood experiences, including sexual abuse. Although these events can have devastating consequences, I have found that survivors of childhood trauma can also be catapulted to higher than usual levels of consciousness and well-being when the traumas are healed. In other words, therapy is a very gratifying journey to walk with a client. I work well with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, eating disorders and dissociative disorders.
I work well with clients who feel given up on, trapped in cycles, and unsure how to break out. You might feel traditional therapy hasn't worked, or you're ready to disentangle your identity from problem behaviors and have those behaviors challenged directly. People who feel like they haven't benefitted from more conventional therapist interactions, have felt unchallenged, received support in session but didn't feel like they were receiving concrete skills that they can use to address the problem. People who want a therapist that's more authentic and rough around the edges rather than someone who performs the role of therapist.
I work well with clients who feel given up on, trapped in cycles, and unsure how to break out. You might feel traditional therapy hasn't worked, or you're ready to disentangle your identity from problem behaviors and have those behaviors challenged directly. People who feel like they haven't benefitted from more conventional therapist interactions, have felt unchallenged, received support in session but didn't feel like they were receiving concrete skills that they can use to address the problem. People who want a therapist that's more authentic and rough around the edges rather than someone who performs the role of therapist.
I work with adults, couples, families, and adolescents.
Over the years, have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults, young adults, couples, and adolescents who may be dealing with life’s obstacles and various social pressures. This often presents as anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma.
I work with adults, couples, families, and adolescents.
Over the years, have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults, young adults, couples, and adolescents who may be dealing with life’s obstacles and various social pressures. This often presents as anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma.
Jessica A. Moran, LMFT for California. She has up to 10 yrs experience working with children, families, couples, and individuals. Her approach to treatment is individualized for each client's needs and areas of strength. Bilingual in Spanish and honored to be an LGBTQ+ ally. She looks forward to assisting her clients reach their goals in treatment. "Asking for help is being courageous." The types of clients I typically work with are children, teens, couples, females, and most individuals seeking to grow in their areas of concern.
Jessica A. Moran, LMFT for California. She has up to 10 yrs experience working with children, families, couples, and individuals. Her approach to treatment is individualized for each client's needs and areas of strength. Bilingual in Spanish and honored to be an LGBTQ+ ally. She looks forward to assisting her clients reach their goals in treatment. "Asking for help is being courageous." The types of clients I typically work with are children, teens, couples, females, and most individuals seeking to grow in their areas of concern.
I’m here for the people who want to experience deep and lasting healing and transformation. I don’t do surface level, excessive focus on “symptom management” and coping skills. I do “let’s examine how you make meaning of reality and improve the quality of relationship with yourself, others, and the world. And let’s repattern your body and mind into an experience of safety and ease." I love diving deep with you into the identity structures that keep destructive and painful patterns in place and supporting you with discovering the innate wisdom that will guide you into a relationship of profound trust with, and love for, yourself.
I’m here for the people who want to experience deep and lasting healing and transformation. I don’t do surface level, excessive focus on “symptom management” and coping skills. I do “let’s examine how you make meaning of reality and improve the quality of relationship with yourself, others, and the world. And let’s repattern your body and mind into an experience of safety and ease." I love diving deep with you into the identity structures that keep destructive and painful patterns in place and supporting you with discovering the innate wisdom that will guide you into a relationship of profound trust with, and love for, yourself.
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I specialize in helping individuals who have experienced trauma find healing, strength, and a renewed sense of peace. My approach is compassionate and collaborative — I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you are truly heard and supported. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, using evidence-based approaches to process past experiences, manage triggers, and build healthy coping strategies. My goal is to empower you to move forward with resilience, self-compassion, and hope for the future. I believe healing begins in a safe and supportive space where you feel heard and understood.
I specialize in helping individuals who have experienced trauma find healing, strength, and a renewed sense of peace. My approach is compassionate and collaborative — I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you are truly heard and supported. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, using evidence-based approaches to process past experiences, manage triggers, and build healthy coping strategies. My goal is to empower you to move forward with resilience, self-compassion, and hope for the future. I believe healing begins in a safe and supportive space where you feel heard and understood.
My name is Elizabeth Jimenez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the Inland Empire. As a second-generation Mexican American, I am bilingual in English/Spanish, and I support my clients to look at their struggles through a cultural lens. In my practice, I specialize in using elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients with issues of anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, and boundary setting.
My name is Elizabeth Jimenez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the Inland Empire. As a second-generation Mexican American, I am bilingual in English/Spanish, and I support my clients to look at their struggles through a cultural lens. In my practice, I specialize in using elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients with issues of anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, and boundary setting.
Hello! My name is Yesica Valenton, and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a genuine passion for helping people improve their mental health and find healing. My approach is client-centered, solution-focused, systems therapy, psychodynamic, and attachment therapy. In my practice, I integrate my Catholic-Christian worldview and provide pastoral counseling. I strive to create a compassionate and safe environment for all of my patients. My goal is to create a holding space for my patients to feel comfortable, valued, and respected.
Hello! My name is Yesica Valenton, and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a genuine passion for helping people improve their mental health and find healing. My approach is client-centered, solution-focused, systems therapy, psychodynamic, and attachment therapy. In my practice, I integrate my Catholic-Christian worldview and provide pastoral counseling. I strive to create a compassionate and safe environment for all of my patients. My goal is to create a holding space for my patients to feel comfortable, valued, and respected.
I enjoy working with children and adults.
My name is Elsa Herrera and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Jacinto, CA and work with clients statewide via telehealth. My approach is integrated and tailored to each client's unique needs, drawing from evidenced-based practices like CBT to address anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. Additionally, I use psychodynamic therapy to explore deeper emotional patterns, behavior therapy, and family therapy to support healthy, cohesive family dynamics.
I enjoy working with children and adults.
My name is Elsa Herrera and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Jacinto, CA and work with clients statewide via telehealth. My approach is integrated and tailored to each client's unique needs, drawing from evidenced-based practices like CBT to address anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. Additionally, I use psychodynamic therapy to explore deeper emotional patterns, behavior therapy, and family therapy to support healthy, cohesive family dynamics.
I support young adults working through anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
I'm really glad you’re taking a moment to care for yourself. I specialize in helping people move from feeling stuck to feeling grounded, capable, and empowered. My goal is to understand where you are now and help you get where you want to be—at a pace that feels right for you. I approach therapy with a blend of trauma-informed care and person-centered principles. I incorporate CBT techniques to help you challenge unhelpful patterns and strengthen skills that support emotional well-being. My style is grounded in supportive counseling, meaning you’ll always have a compassionate, steady presence.
I support young adults working through anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
I'm really glad you’re taking a moment to care for yourself. I specialize in helping people move from feeling stuck to feeling grounded, capable, and empowered. My goal is to understand where you are now and help you get where you want to be—at a pace that feels right for you. I approach therapy with a blend of trauma-informed care and person-centered principles. I incorporate CBT techniques to help you challenge unhelpful patterns and strengthen skills that support emotional well-being. My style is grounded in supportive counseling, meaning you’ll always have a compassionate, steady presence.
Are you struggling as a new (or not so new) mom and feeling completely burnt out? Being a parent can be HARD! For many, it can feel completely overwhelming. You find yourself comparing yourself to other moms and wonder if you are even cut out for motherhood. You’re feeling drained at the end of the day, anxious trying to figure out logistics and lacking any time for self-care. You may also find it difficult to connect with your partner and are tired of “not feeling like yourself”. I get it! I'm here to tell you that it is possible to find relief and realistic, lasting solutions and I am here to help! Message me today to get started.
Are you struggling as a new (or not so new) mom and feeling completely burnt out? Being a parent can be HARD! For many, it can feel completely overwhelming. You find yourself comparing yourself to other moms and wonder if you are even cut out for motherhood. You’re feeling drained at the end of the day, anxious trying to figure out logistics and lacking any time for self-care. You may also find it difficult to connect with your partner and are tired of “not feeling like yourself”. I get it! I'm here to tell you that it is possible to find relief and realistic, lasting solutions and I am here to help! Message me today to get started.
I provide a wide range of psychological services for children, youth, adults, families, and organizations.
I utilize evidence-based approaches, including Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Solutions-Focused, and Dialectical Behavior Therapies, to effectively support self-regulation, symptom, and behavioral management, and enhance overall wellness.
I provide a wide range of psychological services for children, youth, adults, families, and organizations.
I utilize evidence-based approaches, including Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Solutions-Focused, and Dialectical Behavior Therapies, to effectively support self-regulation, symptom, and behavioral management, and enhance overall wellness.
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FAQ - About Adult Counseling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.