Therapists in Long Beach, CA

Fernando Avila is a Licensed Psychologist (Ph.D.) who specializes in treating a variety of issues such as depression; anxiety; trauma; grief; and stress in preteens, adolescents, and adults. He has 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Fernando completed his Ph.D. at the University of Denver. As a Latino male born in a different country, he personally understands that people are very unique and from a variety of backgrounds.

Hello, my name is Megan Wurtz. I have been a licensed clinical social worker since 2018. I believe that we are all own our guide in our healing journey. I am here to provide support as you discover a deeper sense of self. I am trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, comprehensive resource model, and parts work. I work with clients of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, and race. I am well trained in treating anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma (PTSD), peer relationships, codependency, family conflict, and life transitions.

I am a psychotherapist committed to providing culturally appropriate mental health services for the Latinx, LGBTQ+ and Spanish-speaking community. My work focuses on helping adults struggling with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance use/abuse, trauma, and attachment disorders. I also work with youth (16-25 years old) with prodromal schizophrenia. Mental wellness is not often talked about, dealt with or even addressed at all within the Latinx community. If you are struggling with any of this, I'm here to help.

Hi there, I'm Chelsea! I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and have a School Counseling (Pupil Personnel Services) Credential. I provide mental health services in English and Spanish. I have assisted clients who struggle with grief, anxiety, trauma, depression, substance use, ADHD, suicidal behavior, and attachment disorders. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Person-Centered therapy, and a Humanistic paradigm to guide my treatment with Clients.

Are you struggling with every day tasks, feeling sad, out of place and just overwhelmed with life and all the things that come with it? Are you ready to learn how to recognize your own strengths, potentials, heal and become free? Do you struggle with your child/adolescents behaviors, feel like you've tried everything and nothing is working? I'd be honored if you allow me to take this journey with you and your family. HI, my name is Nancy Soliman and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Life can be overwhelming. Compassionate support and gentle guidance in times of stress, difficulty, and transition is a gamechanger. Maybe you are struggling to adjust to motherhood or the demands of parenting, or you are reeling after a significant loss, or you (or your child) are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or trauma that are interfering with your day-to-day life. You want to feel more like yourself again, and less out of control, and know that you need some help to get through this.

I work with adults who may be seeking to understand themselves better, heal from painful experiences, develop satisfying relationships, or pursue a more meaningful life. My approach to therapy is compassionate, authentic, and down-to-earth; I aim to offer a place where you can experience relief, feel understood, and cultivate a life guided by intentionality, wisdom, and your personal values.

For over 20 years as a psychologist I have helped people struggling with a variety of issues including life transitions, relationship challenges, work stress, and recovery from anxiety and depression. My approach is two-fold. I want to address the specific issues that have led you to therapy at this time of your life, and I will use therapeutic approaches that are compatible with your unique personality, problems and learning style. I believe that everyone has the power to reexamine and alter situations and tensions in their lives. Clients describe my approach as caring and compassionate but at the same time straight forward.

Sometimes you just need someone to talk to and to listen to you. Not your friend, neighbor, or partner, but just someone who will LISTEN. I am that person. Yes, I have professional training as a therapist, but where I excel is by providing a non-judgmental space and genuinely connecting with people. I am here to listen. You don't have to carry it all by yourself.

No one is coming to therapy because things are great. This is what I respect and love about the relationship and seeing that change is possible. Your time is valuable and I want to give you the nudges and challenges to make you see progress. I've been told by clients that they appreciate my no-nonsense approach and calling out unhealthy behaviors. I am in long-term recovery and have navigated my own way towards significant life changes which leave me content. I've worked in dual diagnosis facilities treating substance abuse and mental health for 12 years, and I also have 11 years experience as a public high school teacher.

As a 'therapist for therapists,' I work with mental health professionals who feel disconnected from themselves. Even if they present as successful or confident, they move through their days feeling ashamed or insecure. They often have complex traumas that coincide with an existential dread about who they are in this world. They may worry about their ability to help clients or manage their own mental health. Amid this intense discomfort, they value having someone who can sit and witness their pain with them. They don't necessarily need coping skills, but they do need introspection and a relationship where they can be fully seen.

You are worthy of experiencing a healing space that is safe for you to express your full self and explore your emotions and vulnerabilities. I look to create an empowering space for all the clients I work with, one that begins with the understanding that you are the expert on your own experience. I am here to provide nonjudgmental support along the way that honors all of your intersecting identities. I offer therapy with a social justice framework that includes a lens for the experiences of the BIPOC community and affirming care for the LGBTQ+ community.

Thank you for visiting my page. The fact that you’re here means that you’re ready for something in your life to change and you’re looking for guidance about how to bring that desire to fruition. It would be an honor to walk along side you as you explore new beginnings.

What if we all knew we had two different versions of us inside? A sense of self connected to our Essense qualities, like loving-kindness, connection, curiosity, courage, and resilience. Then, we also have a trained-in guarded version of our sense of self which needs to be right, hates being wrong, and does harm, without really meaning to. Usually, at the moment that our Essence qualities would easily Transform an experience for us, we’ve been trained to trust our guarded states, which solve one problem, but do harm in other ways instead. What if it was this guarded aspect of our self, which gets in the way of our own authenticity?

Therapy is an art, not a science. Since every person is a unique individual, therapy will vary depending on the persons involved. Hence, there can be no one approach to therapy which works for everyone. To facilitate change, different techniques may be used. However, the forging of a therapeutic alliance is essential for change. Research has shown that a successful outcome in therapy depends on this. In humanistic psychology, emphasis is placed on self-actualization. A propensity to self-actualize is presumed to exist in all persons. Karen Horney made the following analogy to illustrate this phenomenon.

Pacific Mind Health approaches mental health using a variety of evidence-based treatments including medication, psychotherapy, telemedicine, Spravato, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). We are excited to offer Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS) - a revolutionary 3-minute procedure with equal or better efficacy to standard 40+ minute TMS protocols. We provide a thorough diagnostic evaluation to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you towards wellness. Please use this link for a free informational TMS session https://www.pacificmindhealth.com/tmsinfo.html

Are you feeling worried, anxious, or unsure about the direction of your life? Feelings of confusion, anxiety, and depression are often reasons people seek therapy. If you are feeling overwhelmed by grief and loss, difficulties in personal relationships, family, career, or past traumas, I can help. My therapeutic approach is direct, compassionate, strength based, and collaborative. By providing a safe environment, in which you can feel heard and understood, I can assist you in discovering your inner resources, solutions, and answers. Together we can work to provide you with the necessary tools to help you navigate difficult life transitions.

Happiness is a subjective experience. I have learned, and am continually in the process of learning more, about the field of positive psychology. Within this field, I will teach you tools to challenge negative thoughts, limiting beliefs, and addictive patterns. If you are struggling with any of these, you are not alone. If you are not necessarily struggling with these issues, but are seeking a different and more optimal path in life, I would also be very eager to assist you on your journey as well.

At time, life provides us with the opportunities that enable us to grow and accomplish. However, at times it also presents itself in the form of a challenge. These life events can take a toll on our mental health and leave us feeling hopeless, unmotivated, lost, and stuck. I am passionate and confident in my ability to make a difference in the life of my clients. Having been through many touch patches myself, I understand well the importance of regaining one's own sense of purpose, strength, and dignity. I have experiences working with both children and adults using individual and family therapy modalities.