Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Lakewood, CA

Life is full of ups and downs - the first step in getting help is reaching out and I like to work with those who are open and willing to make the necessary changes for optimal happiness. I have experience with many different kinds of people struggling with their mental health issues - in particular those with addiction issues, mood disorders (including perinatal), psychotic disorders, and more. I love to work with those who are committed to bettering their mental health and improving their lives.

We all carry wounds and pain with us that can weigh us down, preventing us from becoming the person or mother we want to be. The moment we begin to heal those wounds, we blossom and grow into the individual we are capable of becoming. If you are feeling anxious, depressed, angry, stuck, resentful, unable to communicate needs and have positive relationships with others or yourself, you need professional support to help you unravel what is keeping you from reaching your full potential. I have 15 years experience working with mothers, children, families, couples, individuals of all backgrounds.

Hi there, I'm April, a licensed clinical social worker. I have worked with children and adults as well as families in crisis. I have helped people with anxiety, grief, life transitions, infertility, and more. I really enjoy working with Postpartum Depression/Anxiety families as welcoming a child into your family can be both overwhelming and stressful. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy as well as a Strengths-Based Approach. It is my goal as a therapist to provide my clients with the utmost support during their most trying times.

Feeling exhausted, anxious, and broken? Your relationship might be hanging by a thread, or you're uncertain about building a healthy, secure connection. Transition from survival to healing and peace with expert individual and couples therapy. Discover a place to thrive despite life's challenges. Move beyond the overwhelm. Explore tailored counseling to reclaim your well-being. It's time for a transformation.

My name is Sara Helseth, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with pre-teens, adolescents, and young adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, life transitions, and serious mental illness. I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a strengths-based approach to help my clients face the challenges of life with the confidence and tools these therapies provide.

Hi there, I'm Maricela, a licensed clinical social worker. I work with individuals 18+. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, and spirituality. My therapeutic approach consists of motivational interviewing, Christian Counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Gestalt, solution-focused, trauma-focused, strength-based, supportive, and grief. I am open to speaking with you about your Christian faith and how that affects your life and decisions if you choose. I will sit with you while we get you through whatever it is that is bothering you without judgment. You are not alone.

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.

I'm Krystal Handy, a Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy with 15 years of experience in mental health care. My foundation in multicultural studies and my past experience as a domestic violence legal advocate inform my current approach. I have worked with a wide range of people and clinical problems that keep people stuck. I have worked with men, women, and children who have survived traumatic experiences, along with couple and family relational problems, the transient population, and those with chronic medical problems. I am very committed to helping individuals, couples, and families live their best life now!

Now accepting new clients! Call for a FREE 15 minute consultation. Your feelings are valid and they matter. Seeking help to process your thoughts, feelings, and emotions is the first step in finding peace. I know that there are times when you simply do not feel your best. Those feelings may linger and when they do it may help to speak to someone that can help you process those feelings. Take the time to invest in yourself to focus on self-compassion and growth. I am committed to working with you as you process and seek the tools to live more mindfully. If this resonates with you, please reach out for a FREE 15 minute consultation.

I can work all ages clients with a diverse population and cultural backgrounds. I utilized a system approach focusing on narrative, collaborative, and solution focus approaches. I also utilized cognitive behavioral therapy at the request of the client. I always would like to support others and assist them in improving their situation.

Hello, my name is Carissa Smith (LMFT130892). The therapeutic journey is the most important aspect of therapy, and I am always honored to assist clients with that journey in any way I can. People are complex, diverse, and interesting, and based on my experience, are just trying to do the best they can. I am comfortable with adult individuals (18+) across the lifespan. A true passion of mine is working with couples though.

Her professional social work experience includes working directly with individuals and families from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds as a Medical Social Worker and Clinical Social Worker. Her over 20 years of experience includes working in public health with adolescents who were pregnant and parenting, children challenged with physical disabilities, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS, as well as with individuals receiving care in renal dialysis, hospital, home health, hospice, and pediatric clinic settings as well as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

Are you ready to begin the Healing Journey? Are you ready to discover the best version of yourself? Are you depressed, sad, irritable, anxious, or stressed and ready to Live Free? I help women and young ladies, Nourish, HEAL, Grow, and Thrive. I support women who are dealing with relationship trauma/grief, who are dealing with inner child issues and past childhood trauma, and having difficulty showing up as your best self. I help women acknowledge their trauma, work through their trauma and change their trauma into triumph. If you are ready to heal from what broke you, let's work together to set you free so you can grow and blossom.

Phone and video sessions offered, throughout the entire state of California. What we focus on grows. Let's focus on the positives. Using Positive Psychology I will help you overcome all your difficulties and hardships, however challenging they may seem. This is an approach that increases positive emotions, causes optimal functioning, and fosters a sense of meaning. I will give you exercises and long-lasting skills to maintain a positive attitude throughout your life. Together we will gather the tools for you to continue strengthening yourself, which will unlock the happiness and success you already possess within.

Here you are again! You’re disconnected from your dreams and not living the life you imagined you would. Somewhere along the way, you lost yourself and now everything’s falling apart. You have some ideas why this is happening, and you’ve made several attempts to get yourself back on track. Nothing makes you feel any better about yourself. None of the changes you make seem to stick. You’re not sure how to navigate all the obstacles in your way. At the end of the day, you’re still overwhelmed and stuck with a life and relationships that leave you unfulfilled. Things keep getting worse despite your best efforts.

I focus on harnessing positive energy to help clients create personal success in their lives and relationships. I provide a safe space for clients to explore difficult emotions and identify negative patterns that may be hindering their happiness and success. Together, I work with my clients to help them let go of negative patterns and create positive changes in their lives.

Do you have “sticky” self-defeating thoughts that won’t leave you alone? Do you “know” you’re good enough but don’t “feel” it? Have you suffered the loss of a pet or loved one and struggling to find someone who “gets it”? I am here to help with these and more. We have all been faced with major changes and sacrifices since 2020. Some changes have left scares and holes in us. I truly believe that we all have the power to grow and heal within us; sometimes we just need a little guidance and specialized tools to get started. I can help you gain strength, motivation, resiliency, and a deeper compassion for yourself and your journey.

Give me your tired, your exhausted, and your overwhelming life situation. You've been carrying the weight of the world with your life ambitions and your relationships, and you just need to set it down for just a minute to remember that you are human, and you need care too.

***NOW OFFERING IN-PERSON SESSIONS****Have you imagined a world filled with peace and joy? Have you walked this journey of life and realized this world is always changing and our emotions go up and down as well? I know, I've been there, I have been affected by the many changes of this world and have questioned my existence and/or my purpose in life. I will walk this journey with you, you are not alone. I am here to help you and equip you with the right tools to navigate this journey. You will get through this. You are one step away from doing something great for yourself. Clientes: OFREZCO TERAPIA POR TELÉFONO/VIDEO O EN PERSONA.