Family Therapy in Circle Area, Long Beach, CA

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 Are they withdrawn and defensive?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 .

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

We are now in the year 2023 and we have made it to this point by grace. It was not an easy journey even for me. However, with hope and faith I am still here. Perhaps you have mixed emotions about your new normal?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I utilize Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and other evidence-based techniques based on client preferences and goals.

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.