Therapists in Bixby Knolls, Long Beach, CA

I have been in private practice for the last 15 years. I work with individuals. Most of my clients are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or all three. Typically they are making their way through a major upheaval in their lives, such as divorce, tragic loss, job stress, severe communication problems, and strained family relationships. They're often depressed, angry, confused, or anxious. My work with couples and families is for the most part communication therapy. I never stop being amazed when clients explain to me that for the first time they're feeling heard, really heard, by their partners, children, or parents.

My mission in life and my personal passion as a Psychologist is to be of service to those navigating life’s most complex and difficult challenges in their day to day lives. That is why I am so excited about your decision to begin therapy. Sharing your life experiences is not made lightly and that is why I am always humbled to be apart of each new journey. We will work collaboratively throughout the process in navigating through the anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and other challenges keeping you from enjoying the life you envision.

I am here to help those that are looking to explore new ways of working with others or coming into their own and setting boundaries with others. Part of growing is learning how to adapt to the world around us, but it is also about growing in truly loving ourselves and building the world within us. Keeping secrets, feeling like you don't have a voice, and feeling without the power to stand up against those that are mistreating oneself come from feeling like you are not valued or because we were taught growing up to stay silent.

In my practice, I strive to guide couples struggling with connection and intimacy issues a roadmap to a healthier more fulfilling security that they may not have thought possible. As a trained in the Emotionally Focused Therapy, I have guided many couples successfully through this process. It is a privilege to work in joint effort with my clients in utilizing their strengths to safely and compassionately discover a path towards healing and resolution. My practice specialties include: Depression Anxiety, Grief/Loss, EMDR treatment for PTSD, Trauma, Individual Therapy and Family Therapy, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Personal Growth Issues, Life Transition Issues, Stress Management.

Are you struggling with perfectionism or feeling like an outsider? I help children, teens, adults, and couples take back control from anxiety and self-criticism. My mission is to create a safe, trusting environment where you can be comfortable to examine yourself and your relationships fully. I understand how intimidating it can be to open up with someone, so we'll build a strong foundation of trust together by finding ways to understand where you’re coming from and what you need.

I specialize in helping people who feel stuck in emotionally painful and destructive patterns in life. Life can be lonely and difficult and uncertain. I strive to help you ease your emotional burden and find a lightness in life. Stress has a way of making us forget that we need each other, and that it can be safe and comforting to connect. So, as a therapist, I focus on helping you re-connect with yourself and the people and things you love. I’ll help you stand up tall in your truth even when it’s “messy.”

Choosing a therapist can be a difficult process, I believe my role as a therapist is to partner with my clients to create a safe and non-judgemental environment while working with clients conjointly in learning more about themselves and resolving past pain in an effort to promote insight and healing. I believe in assisting my clients in identifying their goals, while exploring healthy strategies they can utilize in achieving these goals. Personal growth and healing is a goal that is unique to each individual, utilizing multiple strategies in an effort to promote healing through awareness and insight.

All the tools that you need to heal are already within you. My main approaches are EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and Mindfulness. Mindfulness invites relaxation into the body while EMDR allows you to process the past without feeling triggered. Many of our present problems such as low self esteem, relationship challenges, anxiety, and depression have deep roots within our past. EMDR works to address the problem from its root by challenging the negative messages that we have received from childhood and replacing them with new positive truths. These truths are then integrated into how we view ourselves and the world.

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Are you feeling invisible and unsure how to express your need for help? I see you and want to help. Whether you're a survivor of domestic violence, struggling with the complexities of growing up in a biracial home, or self-medicating to cope with stress, shame, and depression, I'm here to support you on your path to healing.

Many children and adolescents have a challenging time as they develop their identities/personalities. These youths are facing obstacles that are unique to their generation, and so they may be struggling with finding and using their voices, understanding their thoughts and feelings, and feeling confident as they maneuver from one day to the next. Many may struggle with internal and external triggers that they do not know how to tackle. But how can they tackle something that they have not learned?

Therapy not working? Work smarter, not harder. Let's clear the path to your liberation by more clearly understanding what you need and how to get there. Skills-based therapies often don't work, feel condescending, and can make you feel like a failure. Classic talk therapy can feel pointless and irritating (why am I the only one talking? isn't the therapist going to contribute?) I'm the clinical director at Psych Lab, a practice based on using high-quality assessment and depth-oriented psychotherapy to help you achieve total health. Not just symptom relief - real mental health and well-being. Joy. Happiness. Fulfillment.

I am a personal and professional life coach with more than 30 years of experience working with a wide variety of people, issues and circumstances. I am solution focused and enjoy helping clients discover their truest potential and highest quality of life. I help clients understand their past and accept responsibility for their future.

Welcome! I am a bilingual (English-Spanish) therapist who fosters a supportive and collaborative environment with my clients. I use evidence-based and solution-focused techniques to help my clients set realistic and achievable goals for healthy functioning. If you experience persistent stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, difficult life transitions, or feelings of unfulfillment, I am here to help. Through genuine positive regard, clinical expertise, and an emphasis on understanding the uniqueness of each client, I will provide you with transformative and authentic care.

We are living in a fast-moving world that can affect our ability to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. In this era of digital communication, you may find yourself feeling disconnected from your body while interacting in real life. If you feel you have lost touch with the emotional, physical, and social parts of yourself, I am here to help you on the path to becoming your best self. I hope I can guide you to connect to your spirit and soul and find new outlets of healthy expression and heal from past traumas. I approach therapy through the mind and body connection and focus on your strengths and gifts.

Is anxiety taking over your life? Does it feel like you can’t control it no matter how hard you try? Are you feeling hopeless, isolated and not your usual self? Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem or any other issue, anyone of us could use a little help to work through some of life’s more difficult times. Through a collaborative process, I can help you to explore and examine your life in a way that can be empowering and transformational. I'll help you develop the tools you need to overcome life’s challenges, and promote healing and personal growth.

I provide psychotherapy services to clients to help them explore their lives and find meaning in their relationships. I work to empower and encourage clients to be more self-aware, explore their feelings, and improve their ability to navigate their experiences. I like to explore a variety of therapeutic modalities to find what best suits each client as every client is different and one size does not fit all when it comes to treatment. I like to listen to my clients and ensure that what I'm hearing is what they are saying. I also like to let them know they have choices, especially since it's their well-being that we are discussing.

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.

Sometimes it's time to make a change and deepen our understanding of ourselves and others. Therapy can be quite helpful in this process through providing a safe, non-judgmental relationship from which to grow. I look forward to meeting you. I've been in private practice since 1986. I work with adults, couples, adolescents, 16 years old and up. It's important for you to know that you are not alone in this journey of growth and healing.