Therapists in Circle Area, Long Beach, CA

Successful therapy depends on a good therapeutic relationship between client and therapist in a confidential and safe environment to address and resolve what led to seek professional support. The past can't be changed but one's present, distressing reactions to memories of those past events can be changed dramatically and I have seen this result repeatedly in my practice. I am scheduling individual clients in my office on Mondays and Thursdays only, between noon and 6 p.m. Telephone and/or video sessions may be available at other times.Clients must be fully Covid-19 vaccinated for in person sessions.

It is possible to unlearn the messages that no longer serve you, and to work towards the life you want to build. Healing starts with validation of your lived experiences. Often, harmful messages about our race, gender, sexuality and ability can impact our self-perception, sense of safety and connection to others. We can work together to name, unlearn, and navigate through these messages, so you can live life authentically and joyfully.

Perhaps you are feeling anxious, sad, or “stuck.” You may be struggling with a transition, such as becoming a new parent, starting a new job, coping with a loss, or adapting to life after a difficult medical diagnosis. Or, perhaps you find yourself overwhelmed by fear and negative feelings for no apparent reason at all. If any of this sounds familiar to you, residual, unprocessed feelings from the past may be holding you back from living the life you desire. At Onward Healing, we specialize in using EMDR therapy to help you heal the wounds of your past, to enrich your experience of the present, and to clear a path onward.

Are you ready for an outside the box approach? Do you want to move beyond your fears, your limiting beliefs and your emotional conditioning to be unapologetically YOU? Vulnerability can be really hard, and I will hold space for you to practice. As a holistic Therapist, we work together as a team and take a deep dive to uncover what's blocking your joy. I work somatically connecting you to your body, noticing your thoughts and navigating the head/heart connection. I have a deep passion for our spiritual self and know it's the pathway to inner peace. We will also laugh along the way as laughter is medicine that heals.

My name is Vanessa Heffington and I have been working as a clinician across several settings for the last 7 years. I received my Bachelor's degree from Chico State in 2010 and went on to complete my Graduate degree in Counseling at Sacramento State in 2015. I also completed a continuing education program in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) through the Florida Institute of Technology in 2017. Since 2014, I have worked in ABA, a private practice, community-based mental health, and education-based behavior intervention and mental health counseling.

There is nothing wrong with the way your brain works. You're going to hate this, but the key to thriving as a neurodivergent person is practicing self-compassion and giving yourself permission to do things the way you need to. I don't blame you for trying to "fix" yourself - many well-intentioned therapists get a lot of things wrong about neurodiversity, so of course you would be confused. Sometimes you feel so smart and capable but other times you feel like you’re falling behind, and you might wonder if you even deserve to feel better.

Life throws us challenges for which we are not always prepared. Whether it's the sudden loss of a loved one, a child leaving the nest, trauma rearing its head years after a life-altering event, or learning to create a new life after the loss of a relationship, we sometimes find ourselves uncertain of what to do next. Through our work together, we will discover and take charge of what we can control and collaboratively develop strategies for coping and finding acceptance around the things we cannot.

Do you feel anxious just thinking about the demands of your day-to-day life? Are you wondering if your past experiences might be impacting the way you feel today? Most people who start therapy feel stuck repeating the same painful patterns but aren’t sure how to change them. Maybe you don't look forward to much or you feel like you want to escape your life and your commitments. Perhaps you’re struggling to relate to others, like you can’t truly connect to your loved ones. You might feel overwhelmed by emotions like anger, irritability, guilt, or anxiety.

If you are sick of having the same fight on repeat, staying up all night, alternating between doom-scrolling, online shopping, and planning imaginary trips, and you've run out of people you can turn to (because your religious/conservative/disconnected family is not an option, and you're too shy to keep telling your friends the same sob story) - I'm your therapist! OK, but if you need a therapist who won't flinch, who will go at the pace of the slowest part of you, and will listen and actually believe you: I'm your therapist! AND, if it's important to you that I am a WOC and openly queer...I'm your therapist!

Stop punishing yourself for being human. It's ok to be strange, to have FOMO, to not have things figured out, or to have existential dread. You are still allowed to buy latte's and enjoy life. You do not have to prove your goodness, to defend your choices, or to earn happiness. If you're seeking therapy, there is a chance that life experiences have knocked you off course. And part of you is probably saying "it's not that bad." That's not for us to say! If things can be better for you, we'll make them better.

I find it beautiful when people are unapologetically who they are! I believe that our scars and deepest fears have a way in shaping us to be exactly who we are meant to be in this life, and on our journey to self-fulfillment. I hope to help you navigate life so that you find happiness in who you are. I'll meet you with gratitude for the opportunity, and trust that together we can work through the aspects of your life that hinder your ability to feel happy. Reiki III Master energy healer. Sou originalmente do Brasil, e ofereço sessōes de terapia em português.

I am a psychotherapist committed to providing culturally appropriate mental health services for the BIPOC, 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, particularly in BIPOC communities. If you are struggling with any of this, I'm here to help.

Sometimes life becomes challenging. We get sad, depressed, overwhelmed, and often we can’t seem to get back to our “old self.” Sometimes we just need someone to talk through our feelings with no judgement. Therapy is a great way to navigate through these feelings and experiences and I look forward to working through it with you.

Seeking a safe space to share your thoughts without judgment? Trying to figure out how to adjust or what step to take next? Perhaps you are having thoughts and emotions that are getting in the way of your relationships or your job? I can support you in improving yourself, your relationships, or in achieving emotional strength. I am a bilingual (English & Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist experience in helping individuals and families better their relationship by improving their communication and conflict resolution skills.

You’re feeling worried, stressed, and overwhelmed with the day-to-day hustle of life, and you feel like you carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. You look like you've got it all together on the outside, but you’re struggling to feel like you’re enough on the inside. You're trying your best to hold it together, but you’re exhausted. It feels like no matter what you do, life still feels all over the place. You're ready to press the pause button and tend to yourself - to get to know how you feel, to think about what you want, and to make choices that serve your well-being. You're ready to make some changes but not sure how.

Does it seem like your family is in chaos? Are you frustrated by ongoing emotional and behavioral issues that seem to be invading your relationships? Has every conversation turned into a confrontation? Do you feel like your child and your spouse are not listening to you? Are they withdrawn and defensive? Are you frustrated because you have tried everything in your power to make things better - and nothing seems to work? You deserve a fulfilling, satisfying and enjoyable life. Don't give up hope. I can help you get there. Together we can improve the relationships within your family.