Therapists in Park Estates, Long Beach, CA

Welcome to my practice. I have about 15 years of clinical experience and have been featured on NBC/KCAL/HLN as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.

It is my privilege to be of service for healing the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. You may be looking to heal long standing, unresolved issues and need the empathic support of a professional. Perhaps you are seeking to clear energy blocks preventing a deeper connection to your intuition and find traditional therapy unhelpful. You are in the right place. We all go through times where life takes an unexpected turn and there is difficulty navigating it's challenges. We find ourselves feeling stuck, unfulfilled in life, or relationships with others. Allow me to help you get back into the flow of life.

Ideally, therapy is a place in which you’re encouraged to reflect on your challenging experiences, process your emotions, and develop insight to support you in the future. A therapeutic relationship with an emphasis on understanding allows us to collaborate in a uniquely empathetic way and discuss what is most important to you.

I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on NBC, KCAL, HLN, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.

LOVE or parenting problems? Perhaps you have a stressed-out child, or you find yourself in a unsatisfying relationship? Get results using skills that last a lifetime with me. I’m a compassionate, intuitive therapist here to illuminate your pain and transmute it into purpose and inner power. See your relationships thrive in harmony and in love. Increase your child’s confidence and pride using play therapy. And for couples, get a peace of mind on relationship challenges such as poor communication patterns and intimacy issues.

Are you looking for help navigating challenges in your relationship? If so, I'm here to help. I'm Julie Cicileo, LCSW with over 30 years experience specializing in counseling individuals and couples with relationship and addiction issues. I help clients learn to manage difficult, sometimes painful, emotions. I guide and support individuals and couples who want to improve communication and cope more effectively with disappointment in their relationships. Therapy doesn't have to be a long, difficult process! My clients learn skills they can use in real time to feel motivated and make positive changes in their lives and relationships.

Perinatal and post-partum stressors are incredibly difficult for some women, and managing feelings of worry, depression, and anxiety can feel impossible. If you are a mommy to be or a new mommy experiencing the baby blues, perinatal/post-partum depression or anxiety, I would be honored to provide you with emotional support you need. I will be a support in addition to discuss ways you can work towards adjusting to the changes you are experiencing.

You have taken the first and most important step. Sometimes our lives change drastically or we forget the meaning of it, leaving us lonely, scared and helpless. Have you experienced difficulty in your relationship? Are you becoming increasingly overwhelmed? Are you feeling imbalanced? I'm here to help you re-define and explore who you are and want to be. We create meaning and make sense of why and how certain patterns have and are occurring in your life and how to change them. I provide a positive and encouraging environment and believe that you have the power to change and grow.

UPDATE: I am not currently accepting new clients at this time while I am on Parental Leave. I anticipate an August 2023 return. It is not easy to recognize when you might need help, and even harder to reach out to others during difficult times. I am sensitive to the difficulty of the therapy process and do my best to honor each person individually. Being culturally sensitive and competent in meeting the diverse needs of all of my clients is one of my biggest values as a psychologist. I value social justice and this informs my work immensely.

Has it been difficult for you to enjoy the things that were once fun for you? Perhaps there was a moment in time when things seemed so much brighter. Is it hard to recall the last time things were bright and you genuinely felt happy? This feeling can be very isolating. It's hard to function when you're unable to sleep at night because your thoughts are unkind, always pointing out the negative things that have happened that day. Schedule a consult today! I would love to help you discover healthy ways to overcome the struggle.

I am a gay identified clinician who provides psychotherapy for both Individuals and couples. My primary clinical approach is heavily informed by third-wave Cognitive Behavior therapies (CBT) which incorporate the newest advances in western therapeutic thought and are highly effective in treating a variety of issues. These therapies include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy. I have received advanced training in these approaches and have been using them in my clinical practice since 2007.

We all need extra support sometimes. Therapy can be a place to explore solutions to life problems and to know you are not alone. I strive to create an envirmonment that is safe and non-judgemental so that we can figure out together what needs to happen for you to feel happier and more fulfilled. Through my work, I have seen many people improve their lives and feel better about themselves. In sessions, we will focus on your current situation and explore your past to further understand what may be preventing you from living a happy and fulfilled life.

Welcome! If you are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, depressed, stressed and confused, you are not alone. Todays world has left many of us to experience all of these feelings. As humans, we strive to live a life of meaning and purpose. We long for healthy relationships, but unhealthy coping mechanisms and belief systems have left a negative impact on all relationships. Psychotherapy may be the incentive needed on navigating difficult situations, and my goal is to help you move through these challenges and road blocks to a life of abundance and intimate connections.

Hey there! Congratulations on taking the first step to finding a therapist. It tends to be the hardest - acknowledging that things aren't going so well requires honesty, self-awareness, and humility. Or an "admittance of failure" as some might describe it. At least that's what it feels like. I assure you that you didn't fail and you're not a failure, no matter how strong those feelings might be. It's the system that's flawed; it drowns us in unrealistic expectations and superficial comparisons, causing us to feel overwhelmed, irritable, disconnected, lonely, and unfulfilled.

I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on NBC, KCAL, HLN, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.

Have you ever said, "I don't know what to do anymore?" Does a part of you "know" there must be more to life than you are currently experiencing? Would you like to come to terms with the past, find your true identity and make more conscious and fulfilling choices? My job is to assist you in discovering your own "knowing" by providing a sacred space for you to move out from under the beliefs of your past and into the unlimited possibilities of the present.

Are you suffering from Depression, Anxiety, or OCD? Do you need help managing relationships? My clinical expertise is working with those who are suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, interpersonal, family, marital discord, and life stressors. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Exposure and Response Therapy, and Trauma Informed Care.

Therapy is an art, not a science. Since every person is a unique individual, therapy will vary depending on the persons involved. Hence, there can be no one approach to therapy which works for everyone. To facilitate change, different techniques may be used. However, the forging of a therapeutic alliance is essential for change. Research has shown that a successful outcome in therapy depends on this. In humanistic psychology, emphasis is placed on self-actualization. A propensity to self-actualize is presumed to exist in all persons. Karen Horney made the following analogy to illustrate this phenomenon.

I work with Codependency and ACA issues and their application to the client's personal relationships and mental state of mind. My goal is to improve your overall relationships at work and in your personal life. I work from a Christian frame of reference (Biola Univ./Thru the Bible Radio) emphasizing the need for God in your life as the source of strength, comfort and in understanding behavior and symptoms. I utilize 12 Step Work and embrace this method of recovery. Establishing your goals and outcomes is essential to making your time and money count for significant changes in life.