Therapists in Cerritos, CA

Is depression and anxiety keeping you from living the life you want? Are you that afraid your marriage won’t last? Do you feel like you don’t know your teens anymore and nervous that they are veering down a path they can’t come back from? Did something traumatic happen to you and now you find that you are angry, shut down, or blaming yourself? I can help. I provide therapy to adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I take an integrative approach to therapy by matching evidence-based interventions to your needs so you can experience the best possible outcomes.

As a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), I currently provide comprehensive psychological evaluations of children and adolescents (including infants, toddlers, and adults). I specialize in the assessment of various developmental challenges commonly seen in young children and adolescents, specifically developmental delays, behavioral difficulties, and other “mannerisms” likely associated with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I also provide evaluations of intellectual and learning disabilities, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE), second opinions, and assessments that provide recommendations and guide treatment planning.

I’m a Latinx bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Doctoral Candidate in Applied Clinical Psychology, who is trained in EMDR and is passionate about helping adults and adolescents cultivate a more fulfilling life and satisfying relationships. My primary goal is to help you increase your sense of safety, become a better version of yourself, and thrive in your relationships.

Do you feel lost and stuck in your life or relationships? Do you find it hard to move on from your past mistakes? Has depression and anxiety caused you to miss out on the life you want to live? Do you look in the mirror and not recognize the person looking back at you? Life can be very unpredictable, causing us to question our life decisions. Unfortunately, many people come to a point where they want to let go of the pain of their past but become lost in finding the motivation to take the first step. We will work through how significant events in your life have shaped how you see yourself and the world around you.

“At times, life seems like a deep-dark hole, but really it’s a tunnel, and if we walk together, we’ll reach one end or the other.” Fr. G. Boyle, Homeboy Industries. We live in challenging times; it may help to talk with someone to try and make sense of it all. I’ve experienced the positive effects of having a trained professional in my corner. My hope is to pay that forward and support you in reconnecting to your genuine strengths. I believe each person has the key to their own wellness and success. So ask yourself, if life could be different tomorrow, what would it look like?

I have focused my practice on helping people struggling with relationship problems such as: Marital disenchantment, communication problems, conflict resolution skills and family struggles with parenting kids, teenagers and launching young adults. I have a heart for working with individual adults, adolescents, and children struggling with: Depression, Anxiety, Panic attacks, Grieving, Posttraumatic stress, OCD, Victims of sexual abuse, incest, and Spiritual Crisis. Periodically I run groups for victims of sexual abuse.As a recent Breast Cancer Survivor, I am in a unique position to utilize my own painful experience to help women or their families suffering from cancer.

I believe that childhood experiences have a deep impact on relationships and perspectives. In order to thrive wholly, we have to get to the heart of the matter. I create a warm environment in order for you to change thought process, rebuild your relationships, and treat depression and anxiety that has rooted from past trauma. I have included virtual sessions for individuals who may not be able to attend office visits.

Welcome! I help clients who have experienced unexpected traumas or experiences. Perhaps you lost a sibling or parent earlier than your friends and loved ones. Or you found yourself lonely and didn't have many friends growing up. No one got you and you felt overlooked. I often work with clients who are pregnant or parenting. I am here to help guide clients through past experiences that have you feeling stuck. I will create a space where you can heal and have your voice heard. You are not alone and with gentle guidance and reflection you will be able to find acceptance and create a life where you feel in control of your emotions.

Are you struggling with anxiety/depression, continuous thoughts of worry/fear, sadness, impacting functioning "in everyday life"? Do you have or think you may have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Trauma Exposure? If so, you have come to the right place. I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, and/or who have or may have ASD. I assist clients with managing difficult emotions, self care, building healthy coping, communication, and socialization skills to improve overall functioning .

I am a bilingual (English and Mandarin) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT109456) as well as a certified Health Coach. I work with children and adults from diverse backgrounds and cultures in individual, couple, family, and group settings. My approach is providing a safe and nurturing environment through support, understanding, and guidance. I believe in empowering you so that you can overcome your struggles and have the ability to take on life lessons with strength.

My therapy practice is dedicated to working with people who are feeling stagnate within their lives and looking to break free of a negative mindset, unhealthy patterns of thinking, lack of boundaries, chronic feelings of low self-esteem or not knowing your worth associated with unhappy, unfulfilling relationships. For the past 15 years I have specialized in working with adults and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, anger management, life transitions, domestic violence, sexual abuse, childhood trauma, and relationship problems. I am a culturally sensitive therapist that specializes in an array of modalities.

You know everything. You have an inner voice that you can listen to for all the answers in order to live a fascinating fulfilled life with courage and confidence. But why aren't you hearing this inner consciousness? Because you received a lot of false messages from outside of yourself starting at a young age, you trusted these messages, they became your false beliefs and negative stories. To navigate through life with these false beliefs and stories, you developed coping skills which were often unhealthy or no longer effective. You've also overcome a number of traumatic experiences, which have made your inner voice even weaker..

Painful situations at home or work can limit your happiness in life, Through counseling (EAP) Programs or Individual or family counseling can help. As a therapist I assist children/family individuals regarding ADD ODD ADHD Phobic / Anxiety and Depression problems. Victims of Crime/ Domestic Violence PTSD Post-Partum Depression Inappropriate Behavior Patterns, self-destructive behavior(cutting) in children can be minimized with therapy. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy especially with children. I provide methods of stress management and conflict resolution, including depressed /anxious patients due to the physical limitations of surgery Counseling can help minimize feelings of hopelessness and isolation,

Soheila is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Fluent in both languages: English, and Farsi. She received my Master’s Degree in Counseling with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University Long Beach. She helps clients cultivate authentic relationships in their lives; both with themselves and others. She aims to find the life balance that works best for individuals through compassion, understanding, and a wealth of wellness tools. She will join clients in inspired co-creation of their well-being. Life can be easy, fun, and blissful!

Ericka Juarez, Ph.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with 12 years of experience working with adolescent and adult populations in private practice. She has worked with a wide range of mental health issues such as anxiety disorders, psychosis, major depression, and personality disorders. Dr. Juarez has over 20 years of correctional experience. Her decade’s long journey as a therapist led her to receive certification in Integrative Medicine in Mental Health and developing a unique skill set in combining traditional therapy with alternative therapies.

Buena Vibra! We're a small group practice offering psychotherapy services in English/Spanish. We value the desires and needs of our clients to relate to others in healthy ways, while maintaining a sense of autonomy. We explore with our Clients how symptoms of anxiety and depression may result from inconsistent and poorly defined boundaries and expectations. Together we create healthy boundaries through effective communication strategies and consistent behavioral interventions, while taking great care in exploring, identifying and preserving cultural, traditional value systems within their relationships.