Therapists in Grover Beach, CA

Are you someone who lives with stress and anxiety daily? Has feeling anxious and depressed been a way of life for you? Are you troubled by traumatic events from your childhood that continually get triggered in your adult life? Are you sick and tired of living this way? I can guide you through the healing process.I am trained in EMDR and other healing modalities. I have empathy for people who feel like they haven't been able to move on from difficult childhoods'. Visit my website at www.janeahilllcsw.com to begin your healing journey.

Teenagers are at a pivotal and complex stage in their lives. There are ever changing social dynamics, stress from school, new found family tension, and the introduction to existential questioning. I focus on strengthening self image, communication skills, and emotional stability. Everybody has a unique and complex story to tell and my goal is to help create a safe, open, and therapeutic environment to explore their inherent strengths and personal struggles. Together we will utilize established techniques to support growth, increase productivity in school, fortify family relationships, and foster healthy friendships.

The individuals I work with are facing complex emotional and existential challenges, often experiencing depression, anxiety, and a quest for meaning. Many face end-of-life, terminal illnesses, or family and divorce issues, intensifying emotional turmoil. They need emotional support, coping strategies, and a safe space to work through thoughts and feelings. They seek a compassionate therapist to guide them, aiming to alleviate suffering, enhance life quality, find peace, strengthen relationships, and resolve conflicts.

I am dedicated to hearing your story and helping you remove any roadblocks to your wellness. I have been helping people heal from eating disorders and body image issues since 2004. I have worked at both the Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) levels of care. My extensive experience in this specialty allows me to understand the root causes of your struggles and not just treat the symptom. I work in treating the whole person in a compassionate way. I also have extensive training in trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and abuse.

I offer individual psychotherapy for children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, relational and academic difficulties, or struggling with post-trauma symptoms. I am a compassionate, creative, dedicated therapist and Play Therapy Specialist. I have over thirty years of experience working with children and have been a parent for twenty nine years. Prior to becoming a therapist, I was a teacher for ten years. I have experience working with children from a variety of cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds, including foster and adoptive children.

There is no time like the present to get help. Maybe you’re looking to learn how to cope with current issues that are stressful or maybe you’re ready to tackle old issues that eat away at you. Old or new, I understand that stress results in depression, anxiety, persistent worry, grief, feeling hopeless and alone, and damaged self-esteem. Mood, thought patterns, relationships, and job performance suffer and can feel dreadful. I am able to help you work through stress and trauma, in order to better manage your life regardless of the root cause. Change is always possible!

Licensed since 1999, my goal is to provide you with a compassionate, supportive, and holistic approach to improving depression, anxiety, trauma, grief issues, stress and pain management. As we work together, my focus is to help you to overcome the challenges of daily life, and support you as you move up to your next level of confidence and well-being.

There are many paths up the mountain. I believe that each individual is as unique as the pathway they select in life. On every path there are difficult challenges that bring questions. Why do I feel this way? What am I missing? Is what I'm feeling a mental illness? Is my brain functioning properly? Do I need professional help?

I help people who seek improved interpersonal relationships, enhanced brain function, nervous system regulation, spiritual guidance, and diagnostic clarification. You may have experienced a loss, a trauma, a transition, or an unexpected life upheaval. My job is to walk with you in the darkness and shine a light, so we may find the way through together. Whether you are seeking an assessment for diagnostic questions, or a longer therapeutic relationship to allow deeper self-exploration, I am happy to join you in the work. I am highly motivated to work with individuals that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse communities.

I work primarily with children, teens, and adults who have suffered traumatic events. I provide an outlet without judgement, helping clients work through unresolved feelings about past childhood trauma, family conflict, and broken relationships, which can cause significant distress, affecting other parts of their lives. I will help you break away from anything that is holding you back from being the person you truly desire to be. My style is eclectic, supporting individual needs, unlocking and developing each person's potential. With children and teens, I use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in overcoming negative effects of the traumatic experience.

Life sure does have its' ups and downs, this is true for all of us! Life can be exciting and fun, as well as frustrating and painful. Challenges can leave us feeling stuck, emotionally drained, ineffectual, and even hopeless. We all have strengths but sometimes we lose sight of them and feel lost, maybe alone and overwhelmed. Therapy and the therapeutic relationship can support you in navigating an array of obstacles, finding clarity, opening up new possibilities, and moving toward a more fulfilling and balanced life!

Accepting NEW Clients: In-person and telehealth services available.

Leslie brings a compassionate, open, and direct approach to her work with teens, families, and individuals. Her primary modalities include cognitive behavior therapy, Gestalt therapy and art therapy. Leslie's areas of expertise include attachment issues, grief and loss, anxiety and depression and their relationship to eating disorders. Her desire is to provide a safe, nurturing space where her clients can learn to be more comfortable in their own skin. Leslie's specialized training in eating disorder treatment gives her deep insight into the client's journey to recovery.

On the outside it seems like you have everything together, but inside you feel unhappy and stuck. Instead of thriving, you are overwhelmed and exhausted. Part of you feels like you just can't manage it all. You spend your days feeling sad, irritated, and afraid. You're giving it your all, but it feels like you're falling short.

*Currently accepting new clients* You’ve worked hard on yourself, to overcome loss, addiction or trauma. You know in your head that you’re a good person…but your head hasn’t managed to convince your heart. You can’t shake the nagging thoughts: “I’m a failure,” “I’m not good enough,” “I’m not worthy of love.” Your unresolved “stuff” – the anxiety, PTSD, trauma – keeps popping up and causing you trouble. Relationships are hard. You can’t really relax. Anger eats at you. You’re tired of feeling “stuck” and uncomfortable in your own skin. What you really want is to finally feel at peace.

Psychotherapy can be an opportunity for healing and transformation. When life seems to be stagnant, painful or overwhelming, a therapist can offer solace, guidance and a container for the psychological process. I have spent many years walking my own path and accompanying others on the journey of self discovery and healing. I seek to offer a non-judgmental, safe place to work through and understand whatever is causing pain in the life of the clients I treat. I believe each person has the courage and ability to overcome what holds them back and to embrace the person they were always meant to be.

We are meant to work together if you are in one of the following categories: 1.) The Frustrated Adult fed up with continuing to hold yourself back from improving your life. Your mind gets in your way of believing you can create a more fulfilling and satisfying existence, and your behavior stays the same. Or, 2.) The Couple who loves each other & wants to finally ACT like they love each other, and stop the awful cycle they’ve been stuck in for years. An endless feedback loop of the same infuriating fights and seemingly hopeless & tiring perpetual problems keep invading your love and joy.

Hello! I am currently accepting new clients In-Person and Virtual. No late afternoon times currently available. Life can be very challenging sometimes, and talking with an unbiased person can be very helpful. If you would like help with life's every day challenges, are looking to improve your quality of life, or are seeking help to resolve major life issues stemming from past or present circumstances, I provide a confidential and comfortable environment where you can work through your personal challenges. Servicios en Español están disponibles. If you have any questions please call, leave a message and I'll get back to you asap.

I believe empathy, authenticity and genuineness should underlie any therapeutic relationship. I work from more of a relational and depth psychology approach, offering a deeper integration of body, mind and spirit. I also utilize many different therapeutic techniques, such as DBT, CBT, Mindfulness, Attachment Theory and EMDR. With 13 years of clinical practice, I have a lot professional training and experience to draw on. I offer different levels of therapy, tailored to where you are at & what you are interested in - whether you are seeking a large transformational change, or merely transformation of a situation or life circumstance.