Divorce Therapists in La Quinta, CA
Living with anxiety, fear, worry, and depression can feel very discouraging, sometimes hopeless, and these feelings can grow to be so BIG that they inevitably impact our relationships, work, dreams and goals. If you're reading this today, you might be feeling sick and tired of being sick and tired; you might feel desperate, you may have hit rock bottom or perhaps you're just hoping, praying, to find relief and a chance at something better.
Living with anxiety, fear, worry, and depression can feel very discouraging, sometimes hopeless, and these feelings can grow to be so BIG that they inevitably impact our relationships, work, dreams and goals. If you're reading this today, you might be feeling sick and tired of being sick and tired; you might feel desperate, you may have hit rock bottom or perhaps you're just hoping, praying, to find relief and a chance at something better.
Blanca Maldonado Marriage & Family Therapist Inc,
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS Psy, LMFT, MA PPS
La Quinta, CA 92253
I help individuals and families heal from emotional distress, trauma, and life transitions by providing a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed therapeutic space. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief, relational challenges, and unresolved trauma. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and I am also EMDRIA certified therapist.
I help individuals and families heal from emotional distress, trauma, and life transitions by providing a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed therapeutic space. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief, relational challenges, and unresolved trauma. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and I am also EMDRIA certified therapist.
As a therapist, my primary goal is to provide a safe, empathetic, and supportive space where we can work collaboratively toward your goals, fostering growth and healing in harmony with yourself and your relationships. I work with adolescents, adults, and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, self-esteem challenges, and relationship or family conflict. I have extensive experience supporting the Latino community and individuals navigating cultural expectations, family roles, and intergenerational dynamics.
As a therapist, my primary goal is to provide a safe, empathetic, and supportive space where we can work collaboratively toward your goals, fostering growth and healing in harmony with yourself and your relationships. I work with adolescents, adults, and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, self-esteem challenges, and relationship or family conflict. I have extensive experience supporting the Latino community and individuals navigating cultural expectations, family roles, and intergenerational dynamics.
We are not so much defined by what happens to us in life, but rather by how we respond to what happens. Intuitively we may know problems are opportunities to change and to grow, but sometimes we feel stuck, anxious and disempowered. Please know emotional pain is the only thing in life likely to jump-start a process of personal transformation. You are likely on the threshold of making that inward turn--taking yourself more seriously by addressing the pain of the past, accepting responsibility for prior choices and formulating commitments to do some things differently from here forward.
We are not so much defined by what happens to us in life, but rather by how we respond to what happens. Intuitively we may know problems are opportunities to change and to grow, but sometimes we feel stuck, anxious and disempowered. Please know emotional pain is the only thing in life likely to jump-start a process of personal transformation. You are likely on the threshold of making that inward turn--taking yourself more seriously by addressing the pain of the past, accepting responsibility for prior choices and formulating commitments to do some things differently from here forward.
I specialize in one on one therapy, as well as couples therapy, and family therapy where I utilize my background in clinical psychology to provide coping skills for individuals who are experiencing emotional distress. I'm grateful for having earned the respect of my professional colleagues, where I have been enlisted as a consultant to doctors in need of professional guidance. I know the vital impact of "great therapy," and I will work with you in a genuine way, illuminating profound insights which lead to lasting life changes and personal growth.
I specialize in one on one therapy, as well as couples therapy, and family therapy where I utilize my background in clinical psychology to provide coping skills for individuals who are experiencing emotional distress. I'm grateful for having earned the respect of my professional colleagues, where I have been enlisted as a consultant to doctors in need of professional guidance. I know the vital impact of "great therapy," and I will work with you in a genuine way, illuminating profound insights which lead to lasting life changes and personal growth.
It is my honor to work with clients that are experiencing difficult life experiences. I provide counseling to children, adults and families. My areas of specialty include managing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship problems. I also specialize working with children and families that are affected by learning disorders (IEPS), behavior challenges, ADHD, Autism, Emotional Disturbance and other school related difficulties. My approach is to prioritize my clients' needs and assist them in identifying their strengths, power, purpose and resilience in order to overcome their stressors.
It is my honor to work with clients that are experiencing difficult life experiences. I provide counseling to children, adults and families. My areas of specialty include managing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship problems. I also specialize working with children and families that are affected by learning disorders (IEPS), behavior challenges, ADHD, Autism, Emotional Disturbance and other school related difficulties. My approach is to prioritize my clients' needs and assist them in identifying their strengths, power, purpose and resilience in order to overcome their stressors.
The journey of healing is a process where the client deserves to feel cared for in a safe environment. I have worked with a range of ages from children, teens to older adults. My experience has been with clients working through chronic symptoms of depression, self-harm, and psychiatric hospitalizations. I have been trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking safety, motivational interviewing, and provide other therapy modalities. I feel privileged to work with my clients in helping them heal from their trauma and other challenges they might be experiencing.
The journey of healing is a process where the client deserves to feel cared for in a safe environment. I have worked with a range of ages from children, teens to older adults. My experience has been with clients working through chronic symptoms of depression, self-harm, and psychiatric hospitalizations. I have been trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking safety, motivational interviewing, and provide other therapy modalities. I feel privileged to work with my clients in helping them heal from their trauma and other challenges they might be experiencing.
I typically work with clients who are navigating self-esteem issues, relationship issues, parenting struggles, work problems, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues as well as parenting struggles. I have experience working with clients who identify as LGBTQ+ as well as multicultural clients. We all need to feel that we are seen and heard and supported by others. I listen empathetically and provide insight and tools. I am non-judgemental and collaborative.
I typically work with clients who are navigating self-esteem issues, relationship issues, parenting struggles, work problems, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues as well as parenting struggles. I have experience working with clients who identify as LGBTQ+ as well as multicultural clients. We all need to feel that we are seen and heard and supported by others. I listen empathetically and provide insight and tools. I am non-judgemental and collaborative.
Are the present circumstances getting too stressful? There are so many changes of which we are not in control- job insecurity, fear of disease/death, separation from family members, and kids at home - every day, ALL day! (I am a Registered Play Therapist along with being a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.) Life's difficulties may have seemed manageable a few months ago, but now are overwhelming.
Are the present circumstances getting too stressful? There are so many changes of which we are not in control- job insecurity, fear of disease/death, separation from family members, and kids at home - every day, ALL day! (I am a Registered Play Therapist along with being a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.) Life's difficulties may have seemed manageable a few months ago, but now are overwhelming.
My name is Dr. Alisa Huntington, and I've been a licensed Marriage and Family therapist for 24 years. I love facilitating self-awareness and growth. Through a variety of modalities, I give you the tools to help you be the best version of yourself. I believe each individual has the tools to help him/her/themselves, they just might need a little guidance to unveil the layers. I see people who are depressed or anxious, questioning their sexual identity, in unhappy relationships, poor relationships with family members, adoptees or birth parents who have relinquished their child, and a variety of other issues.
My name is Dr. Alisa Huntington, and I've been a licensed Marriage and Family therapist for 24 years. I love facilitating self-awareness and growth. Through a variety of modalities, I give you the tools to help you be the best version of yourself. I believe each individual has the tools to help him/her/themselves, they just might need a little guidance to unveil the layers. I see people who are depressed or anxious, questioning their sexual identity, in unhappy relationships, poor relationships with family members, adoptees or birth parents who have relinquished their child, and a variety of other issues.
Whether you're struggling with consequences stemming from past trauma, chronic mental illness, grief/loss, hopelessness, anger, resentment or profound life changes; healing is possible. Therapy is the process of building insight and awareness into behaviors and thoughts that ultimately perpetuate the hurt and pain. My goal is to assist in you finding the best way to break this pattern, change old and ineffective ways of coping and building a better understanding of why we do what we do. We often are trying to make right or whole, something that was so broken, destroyed or distorted from our past.
Whether you're struggling with consequences stemming from past trauma, chronic mental illness, grief/loss, hopelessness, anger, resentment or profound life changes; healing is possible. Therapy is the process of building insight and awareness into behaviors and thoughts that ultimately perpetuate the hurt and pain. My goal is to assist in you finding the best way to break this pattern, change old and ineffective ways of coping and building a better understanding of why we do what we do. We often are trying to make right or whole, something that was so broken, destroyed or distorted from our past.
My name is Andreea Tomescu MA LMFT. I am working in the Mental Health field for the last 21 years. I am trained in CBT, DBT, Strategic, structural, and experiential psychotherapy. I did have the privilege to work with various groups of individuals with ages ranging from 5 years old to 90 years old. Therapy is tailored to the client's needs and wishes. At times CBT and DBT skills are needed, at times problem solving and or client-centered therapy is used.
My name is Andreea Tomescu MA LMFT. I am working in the Mental Health field for the last 21 years. I am trained in CBT, DBT, Strategic, structural, and experiential psychotherapy. I did have the privilege to work with various groups of individuals with ages ranging from 5 years old to 90 years old. Therapy is tailored to the client's needs and wishes. At times CBT and DBT skills are needed, at times problem solving and or client-centered therapy is used.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist with over 10 years of experience specializing in working with clients who struggle with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. I am deeply committed to helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve lasting mental wellness. I am passionate about promoting mental health awareness and destigmatizing mental illness. I actively engage in community outreach programs, workshops, and public speaking events to spread the knowledge and understanding. I feel fortunate to be part of my clients' journeys towards healing and growth.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist with over 10 years of experience specializing in working with clients who struggle with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. I am deeply committed to helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve lasting mental wellness. I am passionate about promoting mental health awareness and destigmatizing mental illness. I actively engage in community outreach programs, workshops, and public speaking events to spread the knowledge and understanding. I feel fortunate to be part of my clients' journeys towards healing and growth.
If you’re here, something in your life likely feels heavy whether it’s anxiety, relationship conflict, past wounds, or just a sense that something isn’t right. You don’t have to carry that alone.
If you’re here, something in your life likely feels heavy whether it’s anxiety, relationship conflict, past wounds, or just a sense that something isn’t right. You don’t have to carry that alone.
I have specific experience working with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, spiritual trauma, divorce, parenting, and teens, as well as individuals, couples and families.
There are so many reasons to seek out help through therapy, and it shows strength that you are here looking for help. Whether you're looking to heal your relationship with your body, work through past trauma, find your voice, improve relationships, or get to know yourself in a new way, I would be honored to work with you. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, which means that we work together to identify where you would like to go, and how to get there.
I have specific experience working with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, spiritual trauma, divorce, parenting, and teens, as well as individuals, couples and families.
There are so many reasons to seek out help through therapy, and it shows strength that you are here looking for help. Whether you're looking to heal your relationship with your body, work through past trauma, find your voice, improve relationships, or get to know yourself in a new way, I would be honored to work with you. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, which means that we work together to identify where you would like to go, and how to get there.
Every life experience is an opportunity for growth. I help clients heal through their depression, anxiety, trauma, troubled relationships and painful childhood experiences. I understand addiction and road to recovery. I work with people in relationships that are at risk and blended families struggling for unity. I can sign with deaf clients. I work with families with adopted children, parents of angry teens and parents of special needs children, I am privileged to share the journey from pain toward new growth. I am dedicated to providing caring, compassionate support. Life can be challenging and no one should face it alone.
Every life experience is an opportunity for growth. I help clients heal through their depression, anxiety, trauma, troubled relationships and painful childhood experiences. I understand addiction and road to recovery. I work with people in relationships that are at risk and blended families struggling for unity. I can sign with deaf clients. I work with families with adopted children, parents of angry teens and parents of special needs children, I am privileged to share the journey from pain toward new growth. I am dedicated to providing caring, compassionate support. Life can be challenging and no one should face it alone.
Relationships are complicated. Broken trust, deception, loose boundaries, ineffective communication, anger and poor understanding of partners needs, are just a few of the many causes of relationship breakdown. When there is breakdown, eventually there is breakup. Let go of the destructive cycle and start the process towards living life in love again.
Relationships are complicated. Broken trust, deception, loose boundaries, ineffective communication, anger and poor understanding of partners needs, are just a few of the many causes of relationship breakdown. When there is breakdown, eventually there is breakup. Let go of the destructive cycle and start the process towards living life in love again.
My specialties include adolescents/teens, anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, career counseling, children, codependency, depression, divorce, family conflict, impulsivity, job stress, life transitions, and mood disorders.
I received my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling from Brandman University. I began my counseling career as a mental health therapist working with children and families. I have been working as a mental health therapist for 5 years. I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.
My specialties include adolescents/teens, anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, career counseling, children, codependency, depression, divorce, family conflict, impulsivity, job stress, life transitions, and mood disorders.
I received my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling from Brandman University. I began my counseling career as a mental health therapist working with children and families. I have been working as a mental health therapist for 5 years. I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.
I'm honored to be considered to become a part of this therapy journey with you. I work with clients in a very tailored approach to each unique individual's circumstance, background, and personality. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach, and my style is one of learning about you as much as possible to best be able to guide, assist, and advise on ways of approach and improvement.
I'm honored to be considered to become a part of this therapy journey with you. I work with clients in a very tailored approach to each unique individual's circumstance, background, and personality. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach, and my style is one of learning about you as much as possible to best be able to guide, assist, and advise on ways of approach and improvement.
Welcome! I’m Araceli Martinez, bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have had the opportunity to help clients of all ages in working with a wide range on concerns such as trauma, depression, and anxiety by utilizing evidenced based practices of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, seeking safety, as well as traditional therapy interventions.
Welcome! I’m Araceli Martinez, bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have had the opportunity to help clients of all ages in working with a wide range on concerns such as trauma, depression, and anxiety by utilizing evidenced based practices of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, seeking safety, as well as traditional therapy interventions.
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Divorce Therapists
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.