Anxiety Therapists in Circle Area, Long Beach, CA
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Sheena Edmonds
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As a therapist specializing in
anxiety
and trauma in women, I know it might feel like you’re stuck in these cycles.
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
.
Everardo Alvizo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
Amber Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 5 years of psychotherapy experience. I provide individual therapy and biopsychosocial assessments to adults and adolescents. I help my clients with a wide range of challenges, including depression,
anxiety
, mood disorders, trauma, racial trauma, family conflict and substance abuse. I am committed to guiding clients through life challenges and rebuilding self-esteem. My approach is collaborative because I believe everyone has strengths that they can utilize fulfill their life passions. My goal is to empower and to help clients live a healthy and fulfilling life.
Aline Inocencio
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
Vanessa Heffington
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have supported clients with diagnoses that include ADHD, Autism,
Anxiety
, Depression, Mood Disturbances, life transitions, family conflict, gender identity issues, attachment issues, and trauma.
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.
Not accepting new clients
Jeong Min Rhee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We all have our unique life stories with challenges and difficulties, which are not easy to talk about. With years of experience in therapeutic work, I provide my clients a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, where they can open up without fear of being judged. I make sure to build a strong therapeutic alliance and partnership with my clients so that they can work through their unique challenges in their own way. I am specialized in treating depression,
anxiety
, trauma/PTSD, low self-esteem, relational issues in Korean immigrant couples and families, women's issues, parenting, loss/grief, and school issues.
Wanda Diep
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ASW
Verified
Verified
I enjoy supporting clients who struggle with
anxiety
, adult parental relationships, setting boundaries, body image (I use an HAES perspective), identity questions, and building self-acceptance.
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.
Julie Andersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
Melody Foxx
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Anxiety
Disorders/Stress Management, Teens/Parenting, Adults w/Relationship Problems, specialized Pre-Marital Counseling Program.
I'd like to help... Your Relationship Within Yourself and With Others. I believe your mind and body work together; that you can create your own happiness by how you choose to respond to your feelings, and act towards yourselves and the world around you. If you are ready for change in your life, or would like to explore new ways of thinking and living your life, my Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution Focused, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy approaches may help. My goals for you are to receive new insight/tools that you can use to help create a better, happier life.
Carrie J Biely
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked with individuals and families to overcome battles with trauma, depression,
anxiety
, anger, life transitions and relationship issues.
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.
Inner Strength
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Whether your child is struggling with
Anxiety
, ADD/ADHD symptoms, Anger Management, Self-Harm, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive behaviors, Trouble in school, Experienced abuse or neglect, Life transitions such as parent’s divorce, Difficulty adjusting to a new environment, Loss of a loved one, Behavioral problems at school or home, Lack of social skills and interactions, Illegal drug use, Emotional or psychological problems, it is important that you know they don’t have to be alone in this journey.
Sherry Ellis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My specialty is treating stress, depression, and/or
anxiety
caused by different life factors.
Life has many challenges, twists, and turns that sometimes create unwanted feelings. Lately, you have noticed that you have been living in survival mode or maybe you have not been happy for a long time. Taking steps toward figuring this out and making progress towards change has been difficult. The desire is there, but something keeps holding you back from the ideal you, the ideal life, the ideal peace. Even though I am a therapist, I am human and experience life just as everyone else does. Because of my life experiences I am able to relate to so many situations we experience in life. My focus is to help you reach your goals.
Virginia Beas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression,
anxiety
, PTSD, grief, adjustment, relationships, family/personal crises.
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.
Yaffa Rosner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I help people overcome
anxiety
attacks, depression, and losses.
Feeling sad, isolated, and anxious? Relief and solutions are within reach. I'll help you get in control of your situation, uncover the causes of your pain, and teach you effective ways to resolve past, present, and future problems.
You'll be heard and listened to in a safe, warm environment, while receiving constructive feedback. You'll learn how to create happier relationships with the significant people in your life by addressing past losses and reevaluating expectations. You'll create and realize a vision for your life by setting and implementing goals via baby steps.
Meghan Montgomery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Daring to explore
fears
and internalized expectations can be the first step in showing compassion to yourself, and bring ease to your most difficult experiences.
We often spend time trying to control life's problems through food, perfectionism, rigid boundaries, or people pleasing, but these efforts then cause even more pain and disappointment. I will be honest- healing is not a comfortable process, because it pushes us to be vulnerable, authentic, and curious about our habits and motives. Once you embrace the process, though, there is a joyous experience in self-liberation! Whether through eating disorder recovery, trauma processing, or exploring your identity, I would be honored to be a guide and support in your healing process.
Brooke Clavesilla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.
Not accepting new clients
Vanessa L Pezo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
You are a complex being. You've had painful life experiences that continue to impact you even though you don't want them to. You may find yourself feeling stuck, reacting in ways that don't make sense, and reliving past experiences over and over in your thoughts or even in your dreams. Fear comes out of nowhere, and it is exhausting being on guard all the time. It may feel like you can't trust anyone, sometimes not even yourself. But healing is possible. You deserve joy, peace, and deep healing. When you heal, you heal the generations before and after you.
Fabiola Uribe-Nava
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, EMDR
Verified
Verified
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.
Haley O'Bryan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
Kjirsten Santaferraro
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
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.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.