Christian Therapists in Highland Park, CA
You’ve learned to carry a lot—family expectations, cultural tensions, and work stress—but lately it feels heavier and more complex than most people can see. I work with individuals and couples with mixed backgrounds and intersecting identities, where aspects such as culture, race/ethnicity, spirituality, LGBTQ+ identity, and immigration shape your experience and make your pain more complex. I’m a good fit if you feel pulled between worlds, look “together” but feel burned out or numb, or if culture and family-of-origin differences impact your relationships. I also work with emerging adults, men, and helping professionals.
You’ve learned to carry a lot—family expectations, cultural tensions, and work stress—but lately it feels heavier and more complex than most people can see. I work with individuals and couples with mixed backgrounds and intersecting identities, where aspects such as culture, race/ethnicity, spirituality, LGBTQ+ identity, and immigration shape your experience and make your pain more complex. I’m a good fit if you feel pulled between worlds, look “together” but feel burned out or numb, or if culture and family-of-origin differences impact your relationships. I also work with emerging adults, men, and helping professionals.
I’m Mi Ae, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Couples and Sex Therapist. I work with individuals and couples who find themselves at a crossroads longing for deeper connection but feeling stuck in patterns of disconnection, emotional distance, unspoken hurt, working through the fallout of betrayal, or wrestling with the ache of unmet needs in your most intimate relationships. I help individuals cultivate a stronger sense of self while staying emotionally engaged, learning to navigate the tension between togetherness and individuality.
I’m Mi Ae, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Couples and Sex Therapist. I work with individuals and couples who find themselves at a crossroads longing for deeper connection but feeling stuck in patterns of disconnection, emotional distance, unspoken hurt, working through the fallout of betrayal, or wrestling with the ache of unmet needs in your most intimate relationships. I help individuals cultivate a stronger sense of self while staying emotionally engaged, learning to navigate the tension between togetherness and individuality.
Eagle Rock Therapy, Progressive & Affirming
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Now accepting LA Care Do you work around daily feelings of depression and anxiety? Have you self-diagnosed your symptoms and tried your best to do all the things that are suppose to help? If so, therapy is your next step. Getting someone on your team, like a therapist, to help you sort and solve what is happening inside can make a significant difference. If you've never had therapy before your in for a treat. It's all about YOU for an hour every week. Your thoughts, your feelings and your needs will be held in a kind and gentle atmosphere, allowing you to relax and open to new healing possibilities.
Now accepting LA Care Do you work around daily feelings of depression and anxiety? Have you self-diagnosed your symptoms and tried your best to do all the things that are suppose to help? If so, therapy is your next step. Getting someone on your team, like a therapist, to help you sort and solve what is happening inside can make a significant difference. If you've never had therapy before your in for a treat. It's all about YOU for an hour every week. Your thoughts, your feelings and your needs will be held in a kind and gentle atmosphere, allowing you to relax and open to new healing possibilities.
Beauty of Healing Psychology Center-Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? Therapy can help. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll uncover the causes of your challenges, build resilience, and develop tools for emotional balance. Your goals may be gaining clarity, improving relationships, healing past wounds or boosting confidence. If you’re ready to make positive changes and live a more fulfilling life, I’m here to guide you. Let’s start your journey to healing today!
Beauty of Healing Psychology Center-Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? Therapy can help. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll uncover the causes of your challenges, build resilience, and develop tools for emotional balance. Your goals may be gaining clarity, improving relationships, healing past wounds or boosting confidence. If you’re ready to make positive changes and live a more fulfilling life, I’m here to guide you. Let’s start your journey to healing today!
David
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC, EMDR , EYRT500, ISTDP
2 Endorsed
Highland Park, CA 90042
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD, or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated Psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. I offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD, or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated Psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. I offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
I believe healing can happen in the safety of connection. I offer affirming, sex-positive therapy for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals who want to reconnect with themselves. Whether you’re unlearning patterns of survival, tending to past pain, or learning to trust your own voice, you don't have to do it alone. My work is for those who are longing for therapy that is relational, soulful, and rooted in deep care and investment in your personal growth.
I believe healing can happen in the safety of connection. I offer affirming, sex-positive therapy for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals who want to reconnect with themselves. Whether you’re unlearning patterns of survival, tending to past pain, or learning to trust your own voice, you don't have to do it alone. My work is for those who are longing for therapy that is relational, soulful, and rooted in deep care and investment in your personal growth.
I enjoy working with individuals who have felt like outsiders. Whether this comes from experiencing trauma, holding a minority cultural identity, being neurodivergent, or identifying as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I am committed to helping you heal the wounds of being “othered” so you can cultivate a deeper sense of belonging.
For those exploring the possibility of neurodivergence, I am trained in a diagnostic process for the assessment of autism and ADHD.
I enjoy working with individuals who have felt like outsiders. Whether this comes from experiencing trauma, holding a minority cultural identity, being neurodivergent, or identifying as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I am committed to helping you heal the wounds of being “othered” so you can cultivate a deeper sense of belonging.
For those exploring the possibility of neurodivergence, I am trained in a diagnostic process for the assessment of autism and ADHD.
Trauma Therapy for High-Functioning Adults EMDR / ISTDP Specialist.
Are you successful on the outside but struggling internally?
Many of my clients are high-functioning adults who feel anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns shaped by past trauma or painful relationships. These struggles can impact confidence, focus, and connection with others. I work with individuals who are tired of surviving and want to feel more grounded, clear, emotionally free, and even thrive.
Trauma Therapy for High-Functioning Adults EMDR / ISTDP Specialist.
Are you successful on the outside but struggling internally?
Many of my clients are high-functioning adults who feel anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns shaped by past trauma or painful relationships. These struggles can impact confidence, focus, and connection with others. I work with individuals who are tired of surviving and want to feel more grounded, clear, emotionally free, and even thrive.
You may come here looking because there are parts of yourself you feel like you must hide. You may feel like there are conflicts with who you are, and how you currently present in the world. You may be coming to a deeper understanding of different parts of your identity. It can be hard to know how to talk to your family and friends. This can be a scary time filled with a lot of fear, curiosity, uncertainty, and grief; all of which can complicate your relationship with your family and friends. Together we can explore ways to find a little more ease in the journey.
You may come here looking because there are parts of yourself you feel like you must hide. You may feel like there are conflicts with who you are, and how you currently present in the world. You may be coming to a deeper understanding of different parts of your identity. It can be hard to know how to talk to your family and friends. This can be a scary time filled with a lot of fear, curiosity, uncertainty, and grief; all of which can complicate your relationship with your family and friends. Together we can explore ways to find a little more ease in the journey.
You prepare yourself for another day and can’t shake the part of you that feels a sense of dread. You often feel sad, carry many worries, and feel dissatisfied in relationships. You are curious about the complexities of your inner world, but you are also fearful about what you might uncover or how to go about it. I am here to join you as we explore and work to understand your inner world, including the pain you feel and the emotional and relational patterns that keep showing up in your life. People of all race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and neurodivergent background are affirmed in my practice.
You prepare yourself for another day and can’t shake the part of you that feels a sense of dread. You often feel sad, carry many worries, and feel dissatisfied in relationships. You are curious about the complexities of your inner world, but you are also fearful about what you might uncover or how to go about it. I am here to join you as we explore and work to understand your inner world, including the pain you feel and the emotional and relational patterns that keep showing up in your life. People of all race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and neurodivergent background are affirmed in my practice.
Hi, my name is Lorena Mendez. I am a Licensed Social Worker. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Therapy to me is supporting others to achieve their goals. When I am not providing therapeutic services, I am working out or spending time with family and friends. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children. I have found that my approach to working with others in different age groups who are going through life changes and social stressors has been successful.
Hi, my name is Lorena Mendez. I am a Licensed Social Worker. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Therapy to me is supporting others to achieve their goals. When I am not providing therapeutic services, I am working out or spending time with family and friends. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children. I have found that my approach to working with others in different age groups who are going through life changes and social stressors has been successful.
People I work with often feel anxious, directionless, or overwhelmed by despair—sometimes disconnected from others or from themselves. They may be in a hard transition, grieving, or living with chronic illness; burnout or a loss of faith may be in the background. They want real hope, freedom from feeling trapped, and a path toward a more fulfilling life. Together, we work to quiet the noise, look closely at what hurts and what matters, and practice small changes between sessions. When helpful, we integrate EMDR to reprocess painful experiences, unwinding ways suffering has fused with identity, and reconnect with their true self.
People I work with often feel anxious, directionless, or overwhelmed by despair—sometimes disconnected from others or from themselves. They may be in a hard transition, grieving, or living with chronic illness; burnout or a loss of faith may be in the background. They want real hope, freedom from feeling trapped, and a path toward a more fulfilling life. Together, we work to quiet the noise, look closely at what hurts and what matters, and practice small changes between sessions. When helpful, we integrate EMDR to reprocess painful experiences, unwinding ways suffering has fused with identity, and reconnect with their true self.
If you’re feeling disconnected, stuck in repeating patterns, or unsure how to repair your relationship, you are not alone. I offer a warm, supportive, and holistic space where we can slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and work toward meaningful change.
If you’re feeling disconnected, stuck in repeating patterns, or unsure how to repair your relationship, you are not alone. I offer a warm, supportive, and holistic space where we can slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and work toward meaningful change.
The human spirit has an amazing capacity for resilience, but sometimes it's too hard to access it on your own. When we encounter challenges and problems in relationships, in our workplaces, in our families, we can feel overwhelmed, hopeless, & stuck. It's not uncommon to feel depressed or anxious, or seek out unhealthy ways to function that mask the hurt. It's in situations like these that it takes great strength to reach out and ask for help--to seek someone to come alongside and enter into your experience; help shoulder the burden, and rediscover and connect with that resiliency.
The human spirit has an amazing capacity for resilience, but sometimes it's too hard to access it on your own. When we encounter challenges and problems in relationships, in our workplaces, in our families, we can feel overwhelmed, hopeless, & stuck. It's not uncommon to feel depressed or anxious, or seek out unhealthy ways to function that mask the hurt. It's in situations like these that it takes great strength to reach out and ask for help--to seek someone to come alongside and enter into your experience; help shoulder the burden, and rediscover and connect with that resiliency.
So much can get in the way of our ability to receive and give love in healthy relationships. I enjoy working with people who are seeking healing from past wounds so that they can love themselves and others. I help people develop self-confidence and self-awareness that promotes creativity and deeper connectedness. If you’ve experienced trauma or if you struggle with negative beliefs about yourself, EMDR may be a helpful resource and is a specialty of mine. I am also certified as a Safe and Sound Protocol provider, which helps people experience a felt sense of safety and calm.
So much can get in the way of our ability to receive and give love in healthy relationships. I enjoy working with people who are seeking healing from past wounds so that they can love themselves and others. I help people develop self-confidence and self-awareness that promotes creativity and deeper connectedness. If you’ve experienced trauma or if you struggle with negative beliefs about yourself, EMDR may be a helpful resource and is a specialty of mine. I am also certified as a Safe and Sound Protocol provider, which helps people experience a felt sense of safety and calm.
Selecting a new therapist can be a little intimidating and overwhelming. This may be your first time seeking a therapist or you may have some experience with therapy. My commitment is to make the process of beginning therapy go as smoothly as possible. One of the most important aspects of being a human being is the ability to empathize with someone else. Therapy ought to be a time and space in which you can share your experience and sense that you are actually heard, seen, understood, and affirmed.
Selecting a new therapist can be a little intimidating and overwhelming. This may be your first time seeking a therapist or you may have some experience with therapy. My commitment is to make the process of beginning therapy go as smoothly as possible. One of the most important aspects of being a human being is the ability to empathize with someone else. Therapy ought to be a time and space in which you can share your experience and sense that you are actually heard, seen, understood, and affirmed.
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Helen Hyesung Ahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
3 Endorsed
Buena Park, CA 90621
Waitlist for new clients
In life, people are sometimes feeling stuck, frustrated, or overwhelmed as a result of current life stressors or have been living with long-standing issues. I have often observed that many people don’t remember their inner resources or feel they never have any inner wisdom when they are in challenging situations. I believe that therapeutic process could help people remember their innate resources such as strengths, wisdom, positive emotions, etc.I will support people in improving their lives by gaining personal insights, making healthier choices in difficult times, and allowing for positive change to occur in their lives.
In life, people are sometimes feeling stuck, frustrated, or overwhelmed as a result of current life stressors or have been living with long-standing issues. I have often observed that many people don’t remember their inner resources or feel they never have any inner wisdom when they are in challenging situations. I believe that therapeutic process could help people remember their innate resources such as strengths, wisdom, positive emotions, etc.I will support people in improving their lives by gaining personal insights, making healthier choices in difficult times, and allowing for positive change to occur in their lives.
For those who desire it, I also offer therapy through a Christian faith-based lens—integrating spiritual values with clinical interventions in a thoughtful and respectful way.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxious thoughts or constant self-doubt? Do you often question whether you're "good enough"—despite how hard you're trying? Maybe you’re burning out from the weight of responsibilities at work and home. If you're finding it hard to manage your emotions, prioritize your own needs, or set healthy boundaries, I'm here to support you in slowing down, creating space to process your feelings, and reconnecting with what truly matters to you. Together, we can explore the root causes of unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and develop sustainable tools that can help you better care for yourself.
For those who desire it, I also offer therapy through a Christian faith-based lens—integrating spiritual values with clinical interventions in a thoughtful and respectful way.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxious thoughts or constant self-doubt? Do you often question whether you're "good enough"—despite how hard you're trying? Maybe you’re burning out from the weight of responsibilities at work and home. If you're finding it hard to manage your emotions, prioritize your own needs, or set healthy boundaries, I'm here to support you in slowing down, creating space to process your feelings, and reconnecting with what truly matters to you. Together, we can explore the root causes of unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and develop sustainable tools that can help you better care for yourself.
You are courageous to take the first step toward healing! It is my goal to assist, guide and support my client onward through the Ups, and the Downs that life brings. Lets be open to discover new paths of healing from various issues such as trauma and loss, anxiety and depression, couple and family conflicts and much more. I aspire to create, and maintain a safe space that nurtures the mutual respect and trust needed for growth and healing through Expressive Arts and Talk Therapy modalities.
You are courageous to take the first step toward healing! It is my goal to assist, guide and support my client onward through the Ups, and the Downs that life brings. Lets be open to discover new paths of healing from various issues such as trauma and loss, anxiety and depression, couple and family conflicts and much more. I aspire to create, and maintain a safe space that nurtures the mutual respect and trust needed for growth and healing through Expressive Arts and Talk Therapy modalities.
Hi, I am a licensed clinical psychologist and my license is based in California. I attended the California School of Professional Psychology where I received my Psy.D. I have been practicing for 20 years and even when not engaged with direct therapy, I have worked with helping families interface with other systems that help children and adolescents. The other area that I enjoy working in is with women who find themselves at a crossroads due to changes in work or family. Life is always changing and sometimes we need assistance in moving on to that next phase.
Hi, I am a licensed clinical psychologist and my license is based in California. I attended the California School of Professional Psychology where I received my Psy.D. I have been practicing for 20 years and even when not engaged with direct therapy, I have worked with helping families interface with other systems that help children and adolescents. The other area that I enjoy working in is with women who find themselves at a crossroads due to changes in work or family. Life is always changing and sometimes we need assistance in moving on to that next phase.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.