In Person Therapists in Harbor City, CA
Feeling Stuck? Unmotivated? Feeling Depressed? Anxious? I help clients re-focus quickly and find ways to gain awareness, improve outlook, and enhance healing so they can get on with their lives in the best, most constructive and positive way. I specialize in helping people solve problems and build new skills. I am interested in helping you get better and stay better, not just feel better temporarily. Discover tools you can implement once you leave our session. Together we can find your internal resources for change and growth.
Feeling Stuck? Unmotivated? Feeling Depressed? Anxious? I help clients re-focus quickly and find ways to gain awareness, improve outlook, and enhance healing so they can get on with their lives in the best, most constructive and positive way. I specialize in helping people solve problems and build new skills. I am interested in helping you get better and stay better, not just feel better temporarily. Discover tools you can implement once you leave our session. Together we can find your internal resources for change and growth.
I specialize in therapy for individuals and couples and focus on improving relationships, self-esteem and mood. I combine Cognitive-Behavioral and Family Systems approaches into counseling. There is also a great emphasis on increasing participation in hobbies and interests as well as diet and exercise while doing mental health work in therapy. Referrals, resources, and recommendations may be given in order to support couples or individuals in this.
I specialize in therapy for individuals and couples and focus on improving relationships, self-esteem and mood. I combine Cognitive-Behavioral and Family Systems approaches into counseling. There is also a great emphasis on increasing participation in hobbies and interests as well as diet and exercise while doing mental health work in therapy. Referrals, resources, and recommendations may be given in order to support couples or individuals in this.
I always wanted to assist those in the community with overcoming emotional challenges. I have over 16 years' experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I've worked with El Nido Family Centers for 16 years providing psychotherapy and case management services. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I obtained my Master's degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I look forward to meeting with you to talk and develop new ways of overcoming life's challenges.
I always wanted to assist those in the community with overcoming emotional challenges. I have over 16 years' experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I've worked with El Nido Family Centers for 16 years providing psychotherapy and case management services. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I obtained my Master's degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I look forward to meeting with you to talk and develop new ways of overcoming life's challenges.
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If you’re thinking about therapy, chances are something in your life feels stuck or harder than it should. Anxiety may be taking up too much space. Relationships may keep falling into the same painful patterns. Or you may feel frustrated that understanding yourself better hasn’t translated into real change. Many capable, thoughtful people reach this point—it’s often what brings them to therapy in the first place. I have a special place in my heart for gay men struggling with social anxiety (fear of being judged or rejected in social or public situations).
If you’re thinking about therapy, chances are something in your life feels stuck or harder than it should. Anxiety may be taking up too much space. Relationships may keep falling into the same painful patterns. Or you may feel frustrated that understanding yourself better hasn’t translated into real change. Many capable, thoughtful people reach this point—it’s often what brings them to therapy in the first place. I have a special place in my heart for gay men struggling with social anxiety (fear of being judged or rejected in social or public situations).
Dr. Jade Starleaf is the founder of Starleaf Psychological Services, and a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in neurodevelopmental assessment and therapy. With extensive expertise in working with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, OCD, and gifted and twice-exceptional populations, Dr. Starleaf approaches every client with compassion, clinical precision, and a belief in each individual’s strengths and capabilities.
Dr. Jade Starleaf is the founder of Starleaf Psychological Services, and a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in neurodevelopmental assessment and therapy. With extensive expertise in working with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, OCD, and gifted and twice-exceptional populations, Dr. Starleaf approaches every client with compassion, clinical precision, and a belief in each individual’s strengths and capabilities.
I am currently seeing clients both in-person and online.
Therapy offers the possibility of growth, greater self-awareness, and acceptance. I will not pretend to be an expert on your inner life. However, together we can work to deepen your self-understanding. This can support you in breaking free from repetitive patterns and self-limiting beliefs. Central to my therapeutic philosophy is the belief that healing is a process, not a destination.
I am currently seeing clients both in-person and online.
Therapy offers the possibility of growth, greater self-awareness, and acceptance. I will not pretend to be an expert on your inner life. However, together we can work to deepen your self-understanding. This can support you in breaking free from repetitive patterns and self-limiting beliefs. Central to my therapeutic philosophy is the belief that healing is a process, not a destination.
Feeling scared or overwhelmed? You're not alone. I help clients navigate life's hard times with curiosity and compassion. My goal is to help you feel safe, heard, and connected - both to yourself and to the life you want to create. I use Motivational Interviewing to bring an encouraging tone to our session, while dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) give us powerful tools to restructure your inner and outer world. MY approach is practical and collaborative, giving you tools to feel more in control.
Feeling scared or overwhelmed? You're not alone. I help clients navigate life's hard times with curiosity and compassion. My goal is to help you feel safe, heard, and connected - both to yourself and to the life you want to create. I use Motivational Interviewing to bring an encouraging tone to our session, while dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) give us powerful tools to restructure your inner and outer world. MY approach is practical and collaborative, giving you tools to feel more in control.
I look forward to each session and to discovery of your personal strengths, new ways to cope with change and to change when that is what is needed. Together we find hope and optimism, working to turn courage into comfort. We are all capable of making our lives better, fulfilling, of surviving and thriving. Experiences that I bring to our time together are work as an educator, and a long time musician. I am experienced and trained for couples therapy, trauma, depression, sadness, anxiety, tension, relationship problems, divorce, job stress, management of strong emotions, self-doubt, social shyness, addiction.
I look forward to each session and to discovery of your personal strengths, new ways to cope with change and to change when that is what is needed. Together we find hope and optimism, working to turn courage into comfort. We are all capable of making our lives better, fulfilling, of surviving and thriving. Experiences that I bring to our time together are work as an educator, and a long time musician. I am experienced and trained for couples therapy, trauma, depression, sadness, anxiety, tension, relationship problems, divorce, job stress, management of strong emotions, self-doubt, social shyness, addiction.
Hello! My name is Stephanie and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I enjoy working with these particular areas of mental health while offering a safe, compassionate, and empathetic environment so my client's can receive the fullest benefit of our sessions together. My priority goals as your therapist are to help you develop hope and to motivate you to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. We will work together to overcome reoccurring negative thoughts and behaviors that may be preventing you from reaching your goals. I strongly belie
Hello! My name is Stephanie and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I enjoy working with these particular areas of mental health while offering a safe, compassionate, and empathetic environment so my client's can receive the fullest benefit of our sessions together. My priority goals as your therapist are to help you develop hope and to motivate you to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. We will work together to overcome reoccurring negative thoughts and behaviors that may be preventing you from reaching your goals. I strongly belie
Grace works with children, teens, adults, and couples navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and self-esteem. She provides a supportive and collaborative space where clients can better understand themselves, build coping skills, and feel more confident in their day to day lives.
With children, Grace incorporates play therapy to create a safe and engaging environment where they can express emotions and build healthy coping skills.
With adults, Grace supports individuals and couples who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that are difficult to change.
Grace works with children, teens, adults, and couples navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and self-esteem. She provides a supportive and collaborative space where clients can better understand themselves, build coping skills, and feel more confident in their day to day lives.
With children, Grace incorporates play therapy to create a safe and engaging environment where they can express emotions and build healthy coping skills.
With adults, Grace supports individuals and couples who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that are difficult to change.
I offer sessions via HIPAA-compliant video (telehealth) or in-person at my office in Santa Monica.
I offer individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy for adults, children and teens who would like to cope more effectively with their emotions and life stresses, heal from difficult or traumatic experiences, improve their relationships, and achieve more success and fulfillment in their lives. By creating a safe, collaborative space to explore your concerns and challenges, I offer reparative experiences for individuals who have felt overwhelmed, hurt or unsupported by others; and I help individuals, couples & families to strengthen their connections, improve communication, and develop more secure and fulfilling relationships.
I offer sessions via HIPAA-compliant video (telehealth) or in-person at my office in Santa Monica.
I offer individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy for adults, children and teens who would like to cope more effectively with their emotions and life stresses, heal from difficult or traumatic experiences, improve their relationships, and achieve more success and fulfillment in their lives. By creating a safe, collaborative space to explore your concerns and challenges, I offer reparative experiences for individuals who have felt overwhelmed, hurt or unsupported by others; and I help individuals, couples & families to strengthen their connections, improve communication, and develop more secure and fulfilling relationships.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Yadimahara Alvarez is an associate clinical social worker who specializes in dissociative identity disorder (DID), anxiety, depression, and substance use. Within her practice, Yadimahara uses tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), problem-solving therapy (PST), and risk assessment.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Yadimahara Alvarez is an associate clinical social worker who specializes in dissociative identity disorder (DID), anxiety, depression, and substance use. Within her practice, Yadimahara uses tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), problem-solving therapy (PST), and risk assessment.
I am currently offering virtual, in-person, and hybrid sessions and have limited evening and weekend availability as well.
Taking the first step toward change takes courage, and I commend you for seeking support. If you're experiencing anxiety, burnout, a big life change, or struggling to heal from past trauma, you've come to the right place. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental, focusing on creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and understood.
I am currently offering virtual, in-person, and hybrid sessions and have limited evening and weekend availability as well.
Taking the first step toward change takes courage, and I commend you for seeking support. If you're experiencing anxiety, burnout, a big life change, or struggling to heal from past trauma, you've come to the right place. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental, focusing on creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and understood.
If you are seeking emotional support and growth after a catastrophe (including wildfire, floods, or climate change distress), or fear the future, I would like to introduce myself. I provide an informed, safe, deep, supportive and effective therapy to help understand and illuminate what has happened, and work toward growth and happiness. In these anxiety provoking times upheavals at international, national, and personal levels of our lives haunt us creating extra difficulty with relationships, decisions, or influence. You will find me experienced, warm, empathic, and responsive and experienced.
If you are seeking emotional support and growth after a catastrophe (including wildfire, floods, or climate change distress), or fear the future, I would like to introduce myself. I provide an informed, safe, deep, supportive and effective therapy to help understand and illuminate what has happened, and work toward growth and happiness. In these anxiety provoking times upheavals at international, national, and personal levels of our lives haunt us creating extra difficulty with relationships, decisions, or influence. You will find me experienced, warm, empathic, and responsive and experienced.
I have over 20 years experience working successfully with individual adults, adolescents, children and families. I specialize in treating depression and anxiety, ADD and ADHD, life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, and relationship issues. I work collaboratively with clients to provide insight and understanding to heal old wounds along with practical strategies to move forward. I am patient focused and able to work with different modalities and therapeutic orientations to meet client needs.
I have over 20 years experience working successfully with individual adults, adolescents, children and families. I specialize in treating depression and anxiety, ADD and ADHD, life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, and relationship issues. I work collaboratively with clients to provide insight and understanding to heal old wounds along with practical strategies to move forward. I am patient focused and able to work with different modalities and therapeutic orientations to meet client needs.
Book an appointment by clicking the website link! Are you struggling in your marriage? If your dealing with relationship issues like silent withdrawal, isolation, addiction, infidelity, or the neurodiverse disconnect, be hopeful. I can help. I have a track record of helping couples who have failed therapy repair their relationship. I navigate the "complex stuff" others miss like the intersection of addiction and ADHD or neurodiversity. You don't have to carry this alone. Let’s get you on the path to a resilient and thriving marriage!
Book an appointment by clicking the website link! Are you struggling in your marriage? If your dealing with relationship issues like silent withdrawal, isolation, addiction, infidelity, or the neurodiverse disconnect, be hopeful. I can help. I have a track record of helping couples who have failed therapy repair their relationship. I navigate the "complex stuff" others miss like the intersection of addiction and ADHD or neurodiversity. You don't have to carry this alone. Let’s get you on the path to a resilient and thriving marriage!
I offer online Zoom sessions and in-person intensives or weekly retreats.
I have over 35 years working with individuals and couples, I am licensed and certified as a sex and couples therapist, I am a Ketamine-assisted psychotherapist, and author of 6 books including Open Monogamy, When You’re The One Who Cheats, The New Monogamy, and Getting the Sex You Want. I offer Intensives for couples, creatives, celebrities, and those wanting more passion or desire, or who are in a betrayal crisis, or working on an open relationship. I am a TEDx speaker and host of the podcast The Trouble with Sex.
I offer online Zoom sessions and in-person intensives or weekly retreats.
I have over 35 years working with individuals and couples, I am licensed and certified as a sex and couples therapist, I am a Ketamine-assisted psychotherapist, and author of 6 books including Open Monogamy, When You’re The One Who Cheats, The New Monogamy, and Getting the Sex You Want. I offer Intensives for couples, creatives, celebrities, and those wanting more passion or desire, or who are in a betrayal crisis, or working on an open relationship. I am a TEDx speaker and host of the podcast The Trouble with Sex.
Are you struggling with behavior patterns that no longer serve you? Are feelings of stress and anxiety overwhelming you? Are you immersed in persistent negative thoughts? Let’s collaborate to ease these obstacles, and help you move towards well-being, calm, and more fulfillment.
Are you struggling with behavior patterns that no longer serve you? Are feelings of stress and anxiety overwhelming you? Are you immersed in persistent negative thoughts? Let’s collaborate to ease these obstacles, and help you move towards well-being, calm, and more fulfillment.
I specialize in working with high achieving individuals dealing with perfectionism, people pleasing, and codependency in relationships, as well as couples who are struggling with issues related to communication, trust, and emotional connection. As a second-generation Asian American, I enjoy working with those who identify as children of immigrants and all of the unique strengths and challenges associated with those identities.
I specialize in working with high achieving individuals dealing with perfectionism, people pleasing, and codependency in relationships, as well as couples who are struggling with issues related to communication, trust, and emotional connection. As a second-generation Asian American, I enjoy working with those who identify as children of immigrants and all of the unique strengths and challenges associated with those identities.
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FAQ - About In Person Therapy
What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.
When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.
How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.