Therapists in Huntington Beach, CA

I am here to provide you a safe place to work through those difficult issues and situations that are keeping you from having the optimum mental health and emotional well being you deserve. Whether you want help with a short-term situation, or something that has kept you stuck and traumatized for years, you can be assured there is help here. I am EMDR certified, and work with individuals, couples, and families with issues such as trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. If you’re feeling unheard and invisible, and need help with communication matters and relationship conflicts, I am here for you.

My ideal client is someone who is ready to embark on a journey of self-exploration and personal growth. You may be dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions. Whether you're an individual, couple, or family, I'm here to provide support and guidance.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience who specializes in treating adults in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. My work is based on the belief that people want to be happy, effective, and successful in their lives and that they have within themselves the resources and skills necessary to achieve these goals. I believe that psychotherapy can help individuals most effectively use their resources and strengths to increase self-understanding, to improve decision-making, to solve problems, and to create the paths to the lives they want. I provide Individual, Couples and Family Therapy.

My unique focus as a therapist is working with clients that are sandwich generation. Which is a generation that refers to individuals who are simultaneously caring for their aging parents while also raising their own children or supporting them financially. My wealth of knowledge in working with the older adult population allows me to understand the specific challenges, concerns, and dynamics that come with caring for aging parents. This knowledge is valuable in providing guidance, support, and coping strategies to individuals who find themselves in this situation.

As a parent, there is nothing that you wouldn't do for your child and their success. However, sometimes the day to day stress and demands of everyday life impact our relationships in a negative way. I have over 15 years experience working directly with children, adolescents, and families struggling with a variety of issues.

I enjoy treating individuals, couples, and families. Having had extensive training in the treatment of couples and years of experience in a correctional system, I am well versed in numerous issues of concern such as, various addictions, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, relational and family of origin issues. I have twenty years of experience as a clinician and also possess a Registered Nurse license with years of medical experience in the field of trauma and critical care. I am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, an evidenced based treatment for trauma) and also trained in Trauma Focused CBT.

The client's I serve work through unresolved trauma, insecurities, and interpersonal relationships. Are you going through transitions in life such as divorce. I would love to help someone through their journey to finding who they are so they can live their best lives and become the best version of themselves. My goal is to watch people feel empowered in their lives and confident in their decision making and trust themselves again.

Frustrated with your: relationship? sex life? child? I am trained in 2nd level, Gottman Method, a specialty that started with couples. John Gottman, the author of, "7 Principles of Marriage," is known for predicting divorce with 90% accuracy, has been influential over my career. The Gottman Method has transformed my practice to focusing on couples, parenting, and children. If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation with your children, partner or anyone else, I look forward to working with you to accomplish your goals.

My focus is to help individuals and families heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues. As the therapeutic area of concern is introduced, we can begin to work together in developing empowerment of self as we set up together healthy and achievable goals. I aim to establish include compassion, good communication and trust. In our relationship then I will work alongside you to develop your own coping tools. My approach is a person-centered (positive type) direction to further your strengths and resilience which is tailored towards your specific goals and needs.

Are you having difficulty dealing with the effects of having grown up in a dysfunctional home? Do you struggle with feelings of guilt, shame, abandonment, anger, mistrust, and fear? Do you feel flawed and unlovable? Do these feelings make it difficult for you to feel good about yourself and have healthy, fulfilling relationships with others? I want you to know that you are a worthy, lovable person, that help is available to you, and that healing is possible.

Hello! I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and Havening Technique for the treatment of Trauma, Anxiety, and Major Depression. Dealing with day-to-day responsibilities while managing mental health struggles all at the same time can be tough. It can feel like you are constantly running on empty. It doesn't have to feel this way forever. I offer a nonjudgmental and compassionate space for you to explore your goals and values, work through obstacles, and decrease emotional distress. I offer a 15 minute consultation over the phone. Feel free to reach out and I will call you within 24 hours.

Currently Accepting New Online Clients - Our mission is to help people restore their inner strength, recover their sense of self-worth, and influence transformational change by promoting growth in biological, emotional, psychological, and spiritual health, together! Access specializes in treating individuals, couples and families, and through years of experience, we're confident that no problem is too great to overcome. Through therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future.

As a therapist, I believe empowering the client by providing a safe, warm, collaborative, and culturally aware environment is essential for the healing process. I am passionate about utilizing each session to provide support and assist clients as they learn more about themselves, while also including activities, psychoeducation, art, and more to empower the client. It’s essential to find a balance between identifying ways to challenge yourself, while also going at your own pace, so I hope therapy can help guide that process!

Hello. My therapeutic approach honors the past but points to now, and to the future. My goal for you is the, "restoration of self" before the pain, with more happiness, and higher functioning in all aspects of your life. Together we will walk through your struggles, and we will come to the other side back to who you are; stronger, happier, and better able to deal with this thing called life. whether is it for you, as a couple, or family.

We are all on our own journey in life, filled with experiences big and small that have shaped our present. At times we all have our own work to do to feel mentally healthy and balanced in our relationship with ourselves and others. Therapy is a courageous and powerful step for your journey, helping you grow and/or heal to reach the goals you desire. By meeting you where you are at emotionally/mentally we work for you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, discover patterns in your life and learn skills for you to reach your goals.

Are you experiencing challenges in dealing with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences? Do you struggle with effective communication and setting boundaries in your relationships with others? Life often presents obstacles and difficulties that might lead to these difficulties without proper tools, resources, and guidance. I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to help you manage symptoms and promote healing and growth. With a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each client and their lived experiences, I foster a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic environment.

We all have our unique life stories with challenges and difficulties, which are not easy to talk about. With years of experience in therapeutic work, I provide my clients a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, where they can open up without fear of being judged. I make sure to build a strong therapeutic alliance and partnership with my clients so that they can work through their unique challenges in their own way. I am specialized in treating depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, low self-esteem, relational issues in Korean immigrant couples and families, women's issues, parenting, loss/grief, and school issues.

Do you want to improve your life and have more freedom to choose paths that make you happy? Do you feel stuck or need assistance getting through a difficult time? If so, perhaps I can assist you. In my private practice, my primary focus is to help you see your options in dealing with problems, and support you in taking steps to make positive changes. I strive to respect and understand you and provide expert advice when needed. Based on positive feedback from other clients and having witnessed their growth, I know I can help facilitate effective and lasting changes.

Sommer Harriman LCSW is a dedicated professional who has discovered that maneuvering through life's challenges can feel challenging and overwhelming. Her primary objective is to establish a space characterized by its nonjudgmental and client-centered nature. She firmly believes in equipping individuals with the necessary resources not only to endure but also to flourish in their lives, enabling them to uncover their genuine identities. Sommer's enthusiasm lies in affording people the time to fully inhabit their thoughts and delve into the shadowy aspects that may initially appear too overwhelming to confront.