Grief Therapists in La Mirada, CA

*I have immediate openings ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** As a trauma informed therapist, I believe the most empowering feeling is finding your voice. By reflecting inward and making the the necessary changes we feel a sense of connection. I have spent many years building rapport with my clients from various traumas and background such as grief / loss , trauma and PTSD. I understand that building a safe therapeutic environment is essential in my therapy sessions. Coming from a strength based approach, I help you feel empowered by uplifting self-awareness and empowerment while finding healthier ways to cope with life stressors.

I know that there are times when life can be difficult. My deepest professional desire is to give you hope and to let you know that you are not alone. Give me a chance to help and together we can move through the difficult parts of life, so you can experience growth and healing. I have experienced many grief and losses throughout my life from marriage, divorce, raising children, empty nesting, grand-babies, and sadly walking through the Hospice process while losing both parents to cancer. I can utilize my pains, struggles and triumphs to encourage you that you CAN do this and there is hope when there feels like there is none.

If you are experiencing emotional distress on a regular basis, the strategies you are using to fix problems may need to be revised. Its time to seek help. I provide a supportive place for you to talk about the issues you are facing. In a collaborative and personalized approach, I help my clients gain insight and enact changes, leading to more intimate connections with the significant people in their lives. I provide short term and long term therapy for teens, couples, families, and individuals. My expertise includes addressing past trauma or loss , helping teens to find meaning, and couples to reconnect again.

This sense of loss feels like an old story - even if you're not sure what's been lost. But in those moments when you dare to be still, you feel the gnawing in your soul. It's easier to just keep busy to escape the emptiness inside. It's possible to go on like this for a very long time. And many people do. You may even have been among the more successful ones. But now something has happened that exposed old wounds and vulnerabilities, and the pain is even harder to ignore. Despite your best efforts, anxiety and depression are getting the better of you, and relational hurts cut deeply. You feel so alone.

At times, critical moments or crises in people's lives can be overwhelming. I help individuals get through those difficult times and focus on empowering them to come out of those moments with a more positive perspective and healthier coping skills. I have extensive experience in the areas of depression, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, grief and loss , relationship issues, self-esteem, and personal growth. Los servicios de consejeria pueden ayudarle a superar esos momentos dificiles y adquirir una perspectiva que le permita tener una mejor calidad de vida. Llame a mi oficina para mas informacion.

Jessica completed her Master’s Degree in Social Work at California State University Long Beach. She has over 13 years of clinical experience across various settings, including outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, structured outpatient programs, inpatient psychiatric facilities, non-profits, and private practice. She has provided clinical and administrative supervision to peers, clinicians, and students. She has a broad range of clinical experience working with individuals and groups during her professional career.

If you are seeking healing from your past, healthier relationships, and personal growth, I would love the opportunity to come alongside you on your journey. Healing can happen in a collaborative, compassionate, and supportive therapeutic relationship. I want to help you break free from the bonds of your past so that you are able to reach your fullest potential in the future. I primarily work from a humanistic client centered approach and utilize EMDR to help individuals reprocess past trauma and unhealthy belief systems. I strive to create a supportive and safe environment to process through these barriers to healing.

I mainly work with clients who are "psychologically minded" and interested in examining long-standing personality traits that may get in the way of having fulfilling personal and professional lives. Often my clients are therapists or aspiring therapists. I am an Emeritus Professor and a "Research Psychoanalyst." That means I have a PhD in Philosophy and have also trained in counseling and acquired a PsyD in Psychoanalysis. What I offer draws from this mix of backgrounds. I most like working with individuals (and couples and groups) who want to be challenged on both an intellectual and an emotional level.

I have twelve years of experience working with at-risk youth, homeless adults with a chronic & persistent mental illness, and in the education system with students of all ages. I am passionate about working with preteens, adolescents, young adults, and individuals. I provide a safe & empathetic space, working with individuals who struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief , identity issues, feelings of hopelessness, stress, low self worth, adjustment to life changes, school related challenges, and relationship conflict. I also have first hand experience with those involved in missions work, those that have been adopted, and those who have lost a parent to a fatal disease.

I have a special interest in working with couples and families and in doing Dream Work with my individual clients. Much of the therapeutic work I do is based on the theories of Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, & James Hillman. However, I do balance my practice using other therapeutic techniques from other theorists as well. It is not so important for me to apply a certain theory or my own beliefs on a client but instead it is my intention to really understand my clients' own personal beliefs and expectations of therapy. This aids in

I believe that therapy is a sacred space where a client and therapist encounter to make transformative changes as a team. My indescribable joy as a therapist is to witness my clients rise from the misery of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting issues, and troubled relationships. These are my specialties guided by a principle that St. Irenaeus best describes, “a human fully alive is the glory of God.” I help clients connect with their inner potential and resources and build effective coping strategies specific to the personality, lifestyle, and predicament.

My job is to see the world through your eyes, understand as much as I can what is happening to you. I test for symptoms. We find a baseline to get an accurate measure of what you are feeling or experiencing. Once I get that, we move to the next step of deciding together which problem to work on, and we create a priority of problems to address if there is more than one. We work as a team.

You did it! it takes courage to take the first step to search for help and you've done it! I want you to know that at times when we are not feeling our best its ok to reach out for help. Sometimes depression, anxiety, family conflicts, questioning life goals can get on the way of enjoying life and we might need someone to help us through those times. You are at the right place where we can figure out this journey called life together and improve the quality of it. Yes, at times it could be scary and you might be doubting if it would really work? or if you really need it? we can talk about your concerns during a brief consultation.

Helping others has always been a passion of mine. Throughout the years I have truly enjoyed providing quality psychotherapy to children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals from all walks of life. I have worked with various populations and age demographics. I have experience working with various types of multicultural couples; victims of trauma, anxiety, depression, and many other debilitating issues. I am here to be of service to you and therefore, I am available throughout the week and also provide Telehealth services.

Are your relationships in trouble? Are you dealing with persistent feelings of sadness, fear, anger, loneliness or confusion? Are you looking for solutions to problems that overwhelm you and need someone to talk to? Allow me to listen to your problems and help you work through them. I can provide you with a safe nonjudgmental environment where you can experience the freedom to explore and express your thoughts, feelings and beliefs. Together we can uncover the strength and wisdom that will lead you to the healing of old wounds, greater life satisfaction and further personal growth.

With warmth and compassion, I offer insight and coping strategies to strengthen you in your personal journey. My hope is that through our sessions you’ll come to realize you are not alone; I will be here every step of the way. As we discuss the importance of practical problem solving skills combined with a growth mindset, my hope is that will experience personal growth in a variety of areas - physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual - as you find purpose in your struggle and healing from pain. Help is available, and peace and joy are possible.

Dr. Levon Margolin (California Psychologist License# PSY24890) is a licensed clinical psychologist, board certified in medical psychology. Dr. Margolin received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology and his master’s degree in general psychology from Walden University. Dr. Margolin also received a post-doctoral master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology (MSCP) from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University. Dr. Margolin is board certified in medical psychology by the American Board of Medical Psychology (ABMP). Additionally, Dr. Margolin is a qualified medical evaluator (QME) in the state of California.