Therapists in Lakewood, CA

Welcome! My name is Verenice Torres and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I identified as a Mexican American Female, I graduated from the University of Southern California in 2016. I hope we can connect and learn more about yourself and current challenges that have brought you here. In therapy, I provide a safe and supportive place where you can gain self-awareness to begin using skills that will build resilience and find better way to cope with adversity. My goal is to support and identify things that get in the way of your short and long term goals. Tambien hablo Español!

Corey Nash specializes in helping patients with major depression, psychosis, social anxiety, substance abuse issues, and trauma. He is a licensed clinical social worker in the Los Angeles area. Corey graduated from Morehouse College and San Diego State University. He is passionate about performance, contemporary, and classic art.

Welcome! Do you find yourself saying yes to some of these questions: Am I feeling overwhelmed and weighed down with all of life’s stress? Do I worry about things that may feel out of my control or uncertainty about the future? Is there a constant feeling of dread that I might be carrying around? If so, let me help in your journey to move forward. Together we can find ways to navigate these challenges. Life can be so hard with all the stresses that go on and you deserve a place that honors your feelings and experiences in a safe zone free of judgment.

You’ve been looking for the right therapist; you want a good fit, someone who you don’t have to explain the basics of what it means to be gay, trans, or another part of the LGBTQ community. Life threw you into adulthood without a manual. You dread the judgement of people for the ways your relationship(s) look. Your family continues to affect the way you live your life, and their beliefs are holding you back from living a life that is genuine, joyful and unique. You want someone who understands living in the crossroads of being a person of color, and being queer. You’re anxious, you’re depressed, you need someone to just listen.

The decision to unite with someone for the rest of your life is one of the most important decisions you will ever make in your life. With this decision you formally and sincerely promise to have and to hold this person, from the day you decide to wed, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish until death do you part (according to God's Holy Ordinance. The vow is beautiful and perfect in the eyes of God however carrying out these promises are not always easy. And if I'm being honest, we can find ourselves not knowing what the hell we are doing to maintain our once happy union.

My goal is to gently lead clients toward discovering their blocks to personal growth and fulfillment. I believe it is vital to develop coping strategies in order to experience relief from painful symptoms while gaining insight into your core beliefs. These beliefs can create blocks to achieving the life you want. They govern the way you walk through the world, your thoughts, feelings and behavior. You are not what happened to you, you are what you choose to become. My specialties include individuals seeking to gain mood regulation, recover from trauma, improve self-esteem and create healthy relationships.

A person plays many roles over the course of one’s life; some fill the role of a Lover, or a Fighter, Mother or Father, Sister, Brother, or Friend. No matter what role you currently play, the world may have pulled you away from the most important role you can play, which is the role of developing the best version of YOU, that's possible. My approach is based on embracing each person as a whole being, and by learning and growing together through the therapeutic relationship. This allows my clients to find and reembrace their true selves, as they redefine and refresh the roles they play in their own lives.

“The quality of our life depends on the quality of our relationships.” -Esther Perel/ Healthy, loving, and respectful relationships are easier said than done. Unresolved trauma can skew our understanding of a healthy dynamic in our relationships with ourselves and others. I collaborate with individuals and couples in creating therapeutic goals and a plan to help process their struggles with sexual traumas, partner abuse, child abuse, and other traumas. I utilize the therapy tools of EMDR (emdria.org), Trauma Exposure Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy using timelines, and Trauma-Focused CBT.

Hola, I am LCSW Joanna, a Peruvian therapist that grew up in the city of Cudahy. I am the founder of CONDOR CENTER, a group practice made up of other BIPOC clinicians who share similar backgrounds, therapeutic approach and level of energy when providing services. In therapy my holistic and alternative approach is sex positive. I work with the LGBTQ+ population, the military and veteran community. I promote the importance of radical self-care and how this is what leads to emotional, mental, sexual and physical health. My specialty is working with survivors of trauma. I help individuals navigate ancestral healing, generational and

As a Trauma-Informed therapist, I believe Transitional Age Folx deserve support. I support clients who are dealing with past trauma or other disheartening experiences and want to rebuild confidence. I always start from a brave look at their unique strengths to develop and implement coping strategies that actually work. My role during the therapeutic process is to be a non-directive affirming cheer-leader, with valuable awareness of our innate ability to thrive. I show up for all sessions non-judgmental, empathic, and genuine and I welcome first-time therapy seekers!

CONGRATULATIONS on taking this step! This is the right time for you to make YOU a priority! I am committed to guiding you on how to improve your overall well-being. I have over 15 years of clinical experience assisting individuals, couples, and families with practical tools to help them manage & overcome difficulties in their lives – I am here to help YOU reach your absolute BEST potential.

Help is hard to ask for, especially when it comes to mental health. Let me assure you of a few things: My approach is strength-centered and collaborative. You are the expert on your life and experience. I can help you recognize and build protective factors for your mental health. As a non-binary Butch person, I enjoy working with people in learning more about and affirming their sexuality and gender. I can help you with understanding and managing anxiety, depression, and healing from past trauma. You don’t have to do this alone.

Impacted Healing Inc.offers a client centered holistic approach to drug and alcohol addiction treatment for those clients that are willing to except change. The professionals will meet you where you are at in your journey. We also offer mental health therapy, family therapy from our contracted professionals for those who seeks a well rounded change factor to get to the core of their issues.

At TruCare TMS, our mission is to help patients regain back their lives, and overcome chronic major depression after failing pharmaceutical options. Our physicians are members of the Clinical TMS Society, trained and certified to conduct Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation treatments, to target major depressive disorder and other mental illnesses, using the most advanced, FDA approved Neurostar TMS. During NeuroStar treatment sessions, we stimulate the mood-controlling area of the brain with a magnet that is similar in strength to an MRI machine. The pulses from the magnet are thought to have a positive effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, meaning that long-term remission is possible. Therapy sessions are held at your NeuroStar doctor’s office No anesthetics: You’re awake during your session No downtime: You can go about the rest of your day normally Your memory and sleep will not be affected negatively Most insurance plans offer coverage including Tricare

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. I believe that working to build or rebuild a relationship with yourself will help build better relationships with others, as well as, improving other major areas in your life. In addition, I work on building communication skills and understanding communication styles that will further help in building healthy and positive interactions.

I am passionate about guiding clients on their journey to be their better self. I utilize a person-centered, trauma informed, and empowerment approach when working with clients. I believe therapy is a tool that should be afforded to all individuals, and it is important for clients to have a therapist who looks like them and/or is understanding of their cultural experiences. As a Black clinician that identifies as a cisgender woman, I prioritize working with Black clients in general and Black women and LGBTQI+ persons in particular.

Have you ever experienced stress about making a decision/transition? Perhaps you are experiencing this right now. Oftentimes, we experience stress when making decisions due to our past or the unknown. As a Latina, I recognize that talking about our thoughts and feelings is not always safe or welcomed. Connecting to mental health counseling is still stigmatized within our community. We are often told “no pasa nada”, this thinking leads us to suppress our feelings which contributes to added stress. However, if we do not let go of stress or process past trauma, how can we live our best life right now?

Choosing the right therapist is a fundamental part of not only ensuring your therapeutic needs are met but also lays the foundation so that you are able to achieve your goals of obtaining a more balanced emotional state of being. I believe in assisting my clients in identifying their goals, while exploring healthy strategies they can utilize in achieving these goals. Personal growth and happiness is a goal that is unique to each individual and utilizing multiple strategies assist clients in obtaining a healthier sense of self through awareness and insight.