Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Cowan Heights, CA

I specialize in working with teens + young women in their 20’s who are navigating issues like: anxiety, depression, guilt + shame, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, low self-worth, relational issues, identity issues, loneliness, and more. By working with both thought and feeling, I help empower teens + young women to authentically connect with, be compassionate towards, and gently challenge themselves, so they can do the same for others. I am a follower of Jesus and am happy to offer Christian spiritual integration, often working with clients who are fellow believers, as well as clients who have different belief systems.

Updated May 2024: I am currently accepting new clients. Searching for a therapist is not easy! I recognize this and will respond to therapy inquiries within two business days. If you're searching for a therapist, my guess is you've tried everything else and the feelings of overwhelm simply won't go away. Maybe your mind is holding on to the same negative thought; it feels heavy, and it’s exhausting. You might be looking for a safe place to simply catch your breath – a place to process and re-group. This is where our path cross.

Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.

What is it you're trying to shift or change? What do you want more or less of? I start wherever you're at. It's a simple as that, while striving to do that in a profound way. My aim is to help you help yourself. Combining the practices of psychotherapy & life coaching have allowed me to dive deeper with people to help them become their best selves. When I'm not doing therapy, I'm making music, hiking, surfing, or reading something thought-provoking. I may even recommend books, movies, etc. to help you dive even deeper and get the most out of our time together. Are you ready to work through your past and move froward in your life?

When you're feeling anxious depressed, overwhelmed by your feelings, it feels so good to be able to unburden these feelings with someone you can trust, feel empathy and understanding from. My mission is to help you feel better, increase understanding about yourself, and move forward in your life in a way that satisfies you. My approach is personal, nonjudgmental, positive with an emphasis on reducing suffering and enhancing personal happiness.

Do you find yourself shut down or suppress your feelings? Do you struggle in relationships due to your trauma? Are you unsure of where you belong? I work with people of all identities to process unresolved feelings due to trauma. I strive to provide you a safe and non-judgmental space, in order for you to develop coping mechanisms for trauma symptoms (anxiety, depression, addiction, etc.) and to explore aspects of yourself. I can help you let go of past HURTS and develop tools to find RELIEF.

My name is Kimetha (Kim) Petteway-Turner and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles County. I have 15 years of clinical experience, working with individuals, couples, and families. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, women's mental health, and life transitions. Frequently, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), as these modalities help clients learn to change their thinking and gain control of their emotions and behaviors.

I understand that this journey can be challenging. My goal is to help navigate your journey to recovery, fulfillment, and the pursuit of happiness. Allow me to inspire, cheer, and motivate you throughout present and future endeavors. Imagine the possibilities in life... I practice several modalities that are evidenced based including CBT, EFT, certified in EMDR, and maternal mental health PMH-C.

I have been in private practice in Irvine for over 15 years, where I specialize in treating adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I have extensive experience treating mood disorders, trauma, & maternal mental health issues. I believe in working therapeutically from a place of compassionate & gentle directness. My clients know me as caring, empathetic, & effective. My goal is to help you author your story with hope, resilience, & meaning, in addition to empowering you to lean into vulnerability & uncertainty. I want to help you understand your pain and equip you with tools to feel relief.

My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.

I believe each individual is unique. My greatest strength is helping people make positive choices in their lives. I would like to assist you in navagating a course of success in relationships, improve communication and learn to feel better about yourself.

Often, it’s too much to think, be in your head and deal with toxic relationships. Then, in thinking or feeling, or a pattern of behavior or choices that are ultimately harmful. This can lead to a feeling of heaviness and oppression about the future, allow yourself the freedom to imagine a future filled with possibilities and opportunities. I will help you unpack the history of the problematic behavior and help you see how you actually feel about it. I intend to help you better understand the motivation underneath the patterns of thinking and behaviors that make you feel trapped and overwhelmed.

Are you feeling alone, unheard, or stuck? Are you experiencing anxiety, fatigue, and excessive worrying that impact your relationships and career? I’m glad you’re taking the time to notice these changes and to invest in yourself to become a better version of yourself. In sessions, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify ways to incorporate positive changes for your negative thought patterns. Thus, you will learn to become better equipped in maintaining your personal or professional goals. I am committed to helping my clients decrease anxiety and manage healthy relationships.

When we are exposed to trauma at an early age, it can seriously impact how we feel about ourselves and our relationships with others. Trauma can also profoundly affect whether we feel this is a safe world and can contribute to depression, anxiety, and relational/familial issues. My practice is from a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective with a non-judgmental framework. I aim to understand clients’ internal responses and to provide more options for emotional regulation and problem-solving.

Do you have trouble with anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues due to trauma? Past experiences can create imprints onto your brain that activate your fight/flight responses whenever your emotions feel dysregulated, but life without the constant feeling of being on edge is possible. Those traumatic memories don’t have to permanently influence who you are meant to be. Through therapy, you will gain control of your feelings/thoughts and your response to everyday life hurdles. Healing from trauma can create healthier beliefs about yourself and your relationships along with sustainable changes.