Adults Therapists in Lakewood, CA

Hello, my name is Nasrin. For over a decade, I have had the privilege of working with adults , children/ adolescents, families, couples, LGBTQ, and Military/Veterans from a diverse population. What contributes to my work is the skill to utilize evidence-based therapies with the compassion and empathy needed to provide a therapeutic alliance.

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.

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 a licensed Clinical Social Worker who received my Master’s in Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles in 2006. I work with, adolescents, adults and couples/families. I have worked in various settings, including mental health outpatient clinics, inpatient mental health, state hospitals, detention facilities and prisons.

My name is Tomekia Edwards. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (Texas and California) with over 14 years of experience. I've worked in inpatient behavioral health, mobile psychiatric assessment, and HIV case management capacities. I've also worked with service members and their families around issues related to military life. Typical concerns I address through counseling include anxiety, depression, work/school stressors, and relationship stressors. I provide services based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused approaches with years of experience working with adults , children, and families.

Therapy is designed to promote total health by addressing your spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical needs. The relationship between a client and therapist can be as healing as the therapy techniques provided during the session. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience working at the outpatient, day treatment, and residential levels of care and have 5 years of experience working with the Long Beach Unified School District. I have also specialized in treating eating disorders for the last 4 years. I have experience working with eating disorders, depression and anxiety, trauma/abuse, personality disorders, family and relationship issues.

In Person and Teletherapy Available* My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental place where I can help my client's reach their full potential by processing feelings, improving communication, and exploring family issues that may be a barrier to success. I have worked with adults , children, adolescents, couples, and families with various issues including: Depression, Coming Out Issues, Increasing Intimacy, Sexual Identity, Self Esteem, Increasing Happiness, Stress Management, Bereavement, Internalized homophobia, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, and Help with Lifestyle Choices. I work with both LGBTQI and heterosexual people.

Client's often first come to see me when encountering struggles with depression, anxiety, and/or relationship problems. I have extensive experience helping children, adolescents, and adults ; and am not afraid to get in the arena with you as we work through what is causing pain! It is my goal to come alongside you as we loosen the strongholds that keep you from experiencing seasons of wholehearted joy and peace once again!

Do you desire inner harmony, life satisfaction & greater joy in your life? Are you ready to heal from your emotional pain & enhance the quality of your life and relationships? As a compassionate therapist, I can guide you along your healing journey. I am dedicated to helping my clients succeed, experience inner peace, self-acceptance, joy, hope and love. I am intuitive, empathetic, multicultural & multilingual with over 10 years of experience. My specialty areas include: anxiety, PTSD/trauma, attachment issues, depression, addiction, relationship issues (couples and families), grief & loss and self-esteem issue for adults , children & adolescents.

Do you need a safe place to talk where you feel completely accepted? Or are you overwhelmed and need more peace? You have come to the right place because we will help you find what you are looking for. Once this is established and we have identified what might be interfering with what you're wanting, I will begin to gently push when necessary to help you move through your stuck points. An adequate level of structure will be provided as well as a recap each week and HW. Therapy doesn't just happen in session!

The clients that I collaborate most effectively with are those who are in a place of thoughtful contemplation-curious about their lives, their symptoms, their struggles and successes, and the impact of their decision making on their everyday experience. Through both traditional "information gathering" assessment and innovative "collaborative/ therapeutic assessment," together we can begin to better understand you within the context of your life experiences, cultural affiliation, and familial background and history, and set the stage for growth. My goal is to make our assessment a positive and useful experience, and to help you create positive therapeutic changes in your life.

I have been practicing therapy for over 25 years, so I have a great deal of experience with different kinds of problems/issues, and with different types of clients. Most of the people I see are adults , but I do occasionally see teenagers and children. Many of my clients are having issues with anxiety, depression, relationships, or just the everyday challenges of living. I am a Christian and specialize in Christian counseling, but also have many clients who are not Christians. I enjoy helping people and seeing them improve their lives.

Even as adults many situations are out of our control. The way we respond is not. Therapy can be helpful in changing our response to situations, feeling empowered and improving relationships. I will collaborate with you to find the most effective way for you to connect with your strengths, heal and move forward toward your goals. The setting I strive to create is one of support, safety and caring.

All is Possible, with Gentleness. -Todo es posible con paciencia.- I am so glad that you are making a big difference in your life. What a courageous and honorable decision. Would you like to call me? Let's have a conversation, & see if we are a good fit. Allow me to embark with you on this journey. Want better sleep? Oxygenate the body. Plus, Breath-Body-Mind meditation taught: Improve Creativity, have more internal Mental, Emotional, Financial Stability, increase Focus and concentration, eliminate trauma, improve Confidence and Relationships. Hope to speak soon. - - Favor de llamarme para tener una conversacion mas profunda.

Hi, my name is Dr. Karla Escoto, a Bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed marriage and family psychotherapist with more than ten years of clinical experience treating individuals and families. I also have a doctorate in psychology. Many individuals I work with have been to therapy before and have felt some relief but eventually reverted to old unhealthy behaviors. Through our work together, we will get to the root of the issues to allow for sustainable healing and growth, and you will notice an improvement in your mood, motivation, and relationships. Therapy can be intimidating and difficult to seek.

My name is Mandy Kress and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I focus on addressing stress and trauma of all kinds. My experience has provided me the opportunity to work with a very diverse population to include child, adolescents, adults , and military and veteran populations. I have experience providing individual, family, and group services. I believe all individuals are the experts on their personal experience and my tone when working with a client in exploratory.