Therapists in Downtown, Long Beach, CA

Shirley Furman is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Sleep Specialist, Hypnotherapist, Therapist and Quit Smoking Specialist with over 20 years experience. She is still constantly learning and attending workshops and retreats to stay up-to-date on the latest science and research and has always had a deep passion for knowledge and developing her mind. Shirley specializes in helping people overcome anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD, OCD, sleep issues and even sports plateaus. She also helps her clients quit smoking cigarettes and wean off anxiety medication (benzodiazepines) and sleeping pills.

I have focused my practice on helping people struggling with relationship problems such as: Marital disenchantment, communication problems, conflict resolution skills and family struggles with parenting kids, teenagers and launching young adults. I have a heart for working with individual adults, adolescents, and children struggling with: Depression, Anxiety, Panic attacks, Grieving, Posttraumatic stress, OCD, Victims of sexual abuse, incest, and Spiritual Crisis. Periodically I run groups for victims of sexual abuse.As a recent Breast Cancer Survivor, I am in a unique position to utilize my own painful experience to help women or their families suffering from cancer.

Hello! I am Dr. Merilee Lovejoy. I am licensed in the state of California as a clinical psychologist. I have over 13 years of experience providing therapy to clients in various settings from private practice to outpatient, to inpatient settings. I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and addictions. I have over 13 years of experience providing therapy to clients in various settings from private practice to outpatient, to inpatient settings.

Welcome! Are you ready to embark on one of the most significant journeys in your life? My name is Christina Donkor, a licensed clinical social worker, who would love to partner with you to reach your therapeutic goals. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed services to help my clients forge a path to healing and personal growth.

What is your path, your desires or even your stressors? Maybe it’s time for you to find out your inner strengths and unleash the greatness that is inside of you. We go through life with thoughts and beliefs that keep us stagnant and demotivated. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, marital issues, childhood trauma or other mental health issues? Maybe you’re in the winter years of your life and feel helpless, unneeded or a burden to your family. Well, if any of these things resonate with you, it’s about time to seek a therapist that can work alongside of you to reach your goals.

Parents, you've likely seen a shift in your child. It appears something has changed, but you're unsure what it is. I get it. As a parent, you want your child to feel confident, secure, and safe - from society, anxiety, social media, bullying, and unfortunate circumstances. The truth is... events, people, and things have affected them, but getting your child to open up and divulge all that is happening inside is VERY difficult. I understand! Sometimes the most confident child still can't find the words to say. Certain feelings and emotions live deep within your child. You're not alone, and I can help uncover the ROOT.

TWIDWID is the practice of empowering people, organizations, and communities to advance in day-to-day activities, resolve conflicts, refine perspectives, and enhance performance. Focusing on you, TWIDWID CS strategies to help clients improve their critical issues and opportunities by implementing positive psychology. Positive psychology is used to address and concur complex issues.

Does your life feel shaped by trauma? Do you find yourself finding faults in your decision making skills, hating your inner self, overly pleasing others till it hurts you, or often being manipulated in your relationships? Building a strong love and care for those inner hidden pieces of you, and being able to express those rich parts in a positive way can go a long way in the journey of growing a healthy happy life. The ultimate goal is that the client will be able to embrace every facet of life in a totally authentic way, learn positive boundaries, and to deal with any emotion or behavior that presents itself in the present moment.

Are you struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or other distressing emotions? How about your relationship? Do you desire release from unsuccessful patterns of behavior? Do you want to experience more peace and well-being? I effectively and compassionately help you navigate life-altering crisis and heal from traumatic experiences. With over 30 years of counseling experience, I have worked in: Suicide Prevention, Physical/Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Violence, and PTSD. I have both a strong clinical and faith-based educational background and believe in taking a holistic approach to counseling.

I work with those who are having difficulty or trouble in relationships or in relating to a difficult person. You will find me easy to talk with as together we find solutions for your difficulties. I will encourage you as I walk beside you to systematically discover the answers that you already have within. I will not force or push but gently challenge you to become your best. This journey of counseling will have a beginning and an end. We will be a team every step of the way. I look forward to meeting with you. Let's get started. You will find the help you are seeking.

Hi, I'm Danica Garcia, I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist doing telehealth from Northern California. I have experience in a variety of specialties, but my current focus is helping my clients heal from trauma in a warm and grounding context. I love facilitating lasting change in the brain so you can live more fully! I see adults of all ages in individual therapy with a focus on how the past is affecting current functioning in order to bring wholeness and healing. Brainspotting is very effective for virtually any condition or diagnosis.

Venecia Ebneof LMFT I am fully licensed as a Marriage family and child therapist in California. I can help by providing tools to assist with coping with adjusting to changes and current stressors. I am an eclectic clinician meaning I use a variety of approaches from CBT, DBT, SFT. My passion is to provide tools for individuals to formulate and reach goals that are important to them. I believe in fostering a therapeutic alliance where one can become their authentic self and live a life of authenticity, vulnerability and abundance.

Do you suffer from constant anxiety and or panic attacks? Do you have a history of loss, difficult relationships and other traumatic experiences that hurt when you think about them today? Well, you are not alone. Seeking counseling can be an anxious time for many people, yet I believe it can be the start to a positive and productive experience. I believe joining with my clients to create a therapy experience tailored to their individual needs is important. The therapy sessions will be a safe place to gain new skills to help you live a more prosperous and fulfilling life.

Hello beautiful people. My most treasured skill as a therapist but most importantly as a human is the ability to connect and relate with almost any one no matter your race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or age. I am learning in practice and in life that no matter how old, young, accomplished or established we become there will always be a natural human yearning we carry to feel like we belong and that we matter to others.

Becoming more mindful of how our thoughts affect our emotions allows us to truly see the connection our behaviors have in our day to day lives. I am a strengths-based and client centered therapist practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have also had training through UC Davis to incorporate Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques in session. I treat mood disorders such as Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar disorder. I help support those who have experienced trauma and PTSD. Serious mental illness such as Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, and Bipolar disorders are also a passion of mine.

My years of experience have allowed me to work with a diverse group of individuals without exhibiting any biases or prejudices, with the ability to provide the necessary services and support while working with clients. For example, as a Clinician, I honed my abilities in creativity and proficiency while providing a solid foundation of exhibiting compassion and humility for servicing clients.

Hello. I am glad you are here. Clients are usually those who are going through a challenging transition in life. This may cause uncertainty and worry, and many times depression. Grief and loss is not only when we lose loved ones to death, but any other situation such as ending a relationship, ending friendships, moving to a new community, starting a new job, and so on. Clients all look for symptom relief through learning how to identify and understand what is happening. It is through this understanding that healing takes place: Allow me to give you a different with a non judgmental perspective to seek a positive result.

Managing life’s demands can be stressful. I see people who are struggling with anxiety and worry, panic attacks, relationship conflict, or difficulty with past traumatic events. Maybe you realize your life is not working well but you’re having trouble understanding your options, or maybe you fear change or uncertainty. Psychotherapy can assist by helping you recognize options, change faulty thinking, helping you to free yourself from past hurts and wounds. It is both challenging (sometimes we need a "push" to confront our dysfunctional behavior or thoughts) and supportive because change happens with encouragement and accountability.

Do you feel like you can't find your peace? Are you trapped in an uncomfortable space you can't quite navigate out of? Life has a way of throwing us off balance. We can become faced with a number of challenges that may feel too difficult to overcome. The good thing ... you don't have to figure it all out on your own.