Therapists in Gardena, CA

Hi There, I'm Dr. Deborah Villanueva, a licensed clinical social worker and behavioral health doctor based in Long Beach, California. I provide telehealth services to clients throughout the state and specialize in assisting adolescents and adults with anxiety, stress, life transitions, body-image issues, and other women-related concerns. My therapeutic approach involves utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution Focus. My ultimate focus and dedication are centered around supporting my clients in making progress toward living a fulfilling life.

Hello, I'm Marie Hamrick, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Bernardino County and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with the elderly, adults, and couples and specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, and Gottman Couple's Therapy, to help my clients to progress and feel better.

I work well with, young adults, adults and couples dealing with heavy emotions, confusion, or ADHD. If you are battling a lack of connection, motivation, sadness, negative thinking, racing thoughts, anxiety, or depression

Mi experiencia como terapeuta a sido trabajando con victimas de crime como violencia domestica/abuso sexual. Tambien trato depresion, anciedad, y problemas del dia a dia que afectan nuestra salud mental y emocional. Tambien tengo amplia experiencia trabajo con personas con discapacidades como el autismo. Aprende técnicas para examinar y reducir pensamientos/sentimientos dañinos que impactan tu vida negativamente. Crea nuevas experiencias que resulten en emociones y conductas deseadas. La aceptación y sanacion son parte de asumir un papel de liderazgo para tu futuro utilizando habilidades y fortalezas que ya posees.

In a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative setting, I aim to assist clients to feel empowered, resilient, self-accepted, and better equipped to handle life's varying stressors. I am honored to be in the position of assisting clients to thrive. My ideal client is an adult (18 y/o - 64 y/o); And I often work with clients facing a variety of life challenges such as self-esteem issues, grief, life transitions, work related stress, parenting challenges, among other challenges - that can manifest themselves as excessive worry or sadness, and/or not feeling seen or understood.

My goal is to help people. That simple! Taking the first step to seek therapy can be scary and sometimes intimidating. I provide a safe space for clients to feel comfortable in sharing their experiences to discovering their path to healing and living a meaningful and fulfilling life. I meet clients where they are and customize treatment to their needs in utilizing evidence-based practices that are effective. I have experience in the areas of depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, conflict resolution, anxiety and panic, family conflict, and establishing coping skills.