"Is it time to reassess your priorities in life? Whether it’s your relationship, career or even your identity as a whole, I am here to join you on the journey. Together we can identify what is working and what needs some fine-tuning, or maybe a total overhaul. Let’s see if we can develop some clarity and create the space for you to reach your highest potential in this life!"

"My specialties include couples counseling, alcohol,drug,sex and love addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues,depression, sexual abuse, victims of crime and spiritual issues. I am extremely skilled at helping clients who have very difficult people in their lives ( partners/ ex-partners, bosses etc with Borderline and Narcissistic Personality Disorders). I have over 20 years of experience working with both adults and adolescents/teenagers. My private practice is in Manhattan Beach and I genuinely LOVE what I do.I accept all PPO Insurance Plans and do the insurance billing on line for you."

"I can help you or your child with educational, behavioral, or social difficulties. I provide educational consultation, advocacy, and/or testing/assessment. I work with clients from pre-school to college, helping all students understand their learning style and what may be impacting their educational achievement. Families report my evaluations are extremely comprehensive and accurately portray their child. They also express that I help them feel supported and well guided through the process of getting their child's needs met. I typically test for Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism, Intellectual Disability and/or various emotional difficulties."

"I specialize in Adult Counseling, Couples Counseling, Teen Counseling and Men's Issues. I offer my life experience as a former executive, coach, husband, and father along with my passion for helping people live meaningful lives. I left a successful career as a business executive in order to become a therapist. I chose this because I experienced first-hand how the pressures of life can take a severe toll on emotional wellbeing. I saw many others struggling with life challenges too, and my own growth through therapy has instilled within me a desire to help."

"After working at mental health agencies for a number of years, I finally gave in to the pleas of clients asking to see me privately and joined Manhattan Beach Therapists. I like bringing a casual, creative approach to therapy as well as a fierce determination to help you make your life better by whatever means necessary. Clients find me to be a series of paradoxes: direct yet gentle, funny yet warm."

"Adults who are exploring their life, love, joy -- or lack of those -- are my primary focus. Any adult can grow and benefit from having a toolkit of coping skills, communication skills, and the ability to live moment by moment. I become excited about teaching and modeling how to stop letting feelings control us and rob us of our lives. WE can be in control of those negative thoughts that are ALWAYS faulty."

"Break-ups, cheating, divorce and separation really, really hurt. If you or someone you love is suffering, I can help. Regardless of whether your relationship problems are recent or longstanding, I believe it is always possible to reach a place of healing and hope. As a therapist, I am passionate about helping clients discover the stronger, happier and more resilient parts of themselves that will allow them to lead more authentic and fulfilling lives."

"Everyone has their own unique story. I believe that being present for you to share your story is a privilege. I will help you explore and process your life experiences and set goals. I will be dedicated to helping you reconcile your past and overcome your fears. If you are struggling due to trauma, difficult relationships, workplace stress, depression, anxiety, transitions in your life, or you have a specific difficult situation that you need help with, I can help you.Together we will address issues that are causing you distress and that may be interfering with other areas of your life."

"A genuine relationship between people is one in which you are comfortable to be yourself and in which the other clearly sees your potential and supports its growth. Compassion, acceptance, comfort, respect and safety is what I strive to create in a relationship with a client. This encourages a deepening trust to develop while allowing the work towards true healing to begin."

"Are you dealing with Addiction, Anger, Childhood Trauma, Relationships, and Perceived Roadblocks. Unable to function at work or lacking a social life? I am a Counselor, mentor, Speaker, Life Coach, and Award-winning Author. Don't live in fear of your past or allow the past to affect your present and future. Are you or a loved one suffering from any form of addiction.? Is it tearing your family apart? Are you and your spouse not seeing eye to eye? Having difficulties communicating with one another. I focus on the client's needs at the time he/she is demonstrating an unwanted behavior. Learn to live free from emotional burden."

"Let's face it, life is not always easy, and can often feel more challenging when we go through our struggles alone. As with many new endeavors, taking the first step can be the hardest part, so I commend you on your willingness and courage to seek support. People come to therapy for many reasons, and often it is because they are seeking relief from a life challenge that is hindering their ability to feel more joy, confidence, connectedness, and inner peace."

"ADDICTION SPECIALIST: Interventions, Treatment Placement, Family Support and After Treatment Case Management. By making the right moves, addiction doesn't have to continue calling the shots. I am a licensed Interventionist and Addiction Case Manager and I AM THE MOST EFFECTIVE SOLUTION; a neutral third party who will guide the entire family out of denial and resistance. Together, we will develop a unique treatment plan that best matches the individual and their family. This means less chances of losing valuable traction to relapse, avoiding the the high failure probability and the revolving door of multiple readmits. "

"One of the most important aspects in therapy is for patients to feel heard, respected, and understood. Given that each individual is unique, and no one issue is ever the same among different people, my approach is integrative and tailored to meet the needs of the person, not the "problem". I strive to create a compassionate, non-judgemental environment for patients to learn, grow, explore, challenge, and to live the life they want to be living. I specialize in working with adults - individual, couples, and family - with anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, relationship problems, substance abuse, ADD/ADHD, and LGBTQ issues."

"I offer over 20 years' experience in Behavioral Health services providing direct care across many settings & populations including adults, children, families and couples. While my style is based on presenting goals, attention to mindfulness, personal strengths and narratives are strong foundations to our work. I see people as being expert in themselves and want to honor their experiences in life to help guide treatment. I have success working with interpersonal and family issues, trauma, addiction, substance use, anxiety, depression, anger management, parenting, and crisis intervention."

"Do you need support to remove barriers and work through obstacles? Do you want to accomplish goals and live in your purpose? Do you feel highly accomplished and just need a little help in maintaining your life balance and successes? Everyday, in every way we have the ability to get better and better, and I would be honored to support you in your journey. I have a passion and purpose to be of meaningful service to others. I combine my education, professional and real world experience to provide gentle, honest, and insightful care within a compassionate, client centered, spiritual approach."

"Are you feeling frustrated by the lack of change in your life? Are personal obstacles interrupting your happiness? You don't have to do this journey alone! I can help! My style of treatment is warm, genuine and centered around positivism, mindfulness, creating and achieving goals and increasing self-esteem. I practice many different modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt, Narrative, Client-Centered Therapy and Psychotherapy. I have experience working with ADHD, LGBTQ issues, depression and anxiety, police/military, relationship issues and addiction. I have experience with autistic and special needs clients. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents."

"I believe strongly in creating a safe, open and non-judgmental environment in order for individuals to feel comfortable expressing themselves and to work through difficult and complex issues. I am a therapist bilingual in English and Mandarin, and I have experience in working with anxiety, trauma, depression, grief and loss, family and relationship issues and behavioral problems, amongst others. I see adults, children and adolescents."

"Helping you find solutions. Solutions to stay independent, to manage the care of a loved one or yourself. Providing education on aging in place and what type of residences or care are available to you. Solutions on navigating the healthcare system. What are the option's in your situation? When you require a little assistance at home and need direction on how to stay as independent as possible, we can help. Guidance in handling your legal matters and need options? We understand, and we are HERE TO HELP."

"If you are struggling, I would like to help. I have experience working with clients who are living with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, grief, trauma, communication difficulties, relationship issues, mood disorders, personality disorders, among many others. Working with individuals, we can explore life's challenges and how to move towards happiness and fulfillment. I have experience working with couples and families helping them to cultivate and improve interpersonal relationships. I believe that the client is the expert in his/her life and may need some help to process and move through challenges."

"I believe that if we turn within, we can find the resources to deal with any problem and we can create a life of satisfaction, love and joy. My ideal client wants a safe, caring relationship in which to open up, share and be authentic. The journey to being oneself is very exciting and for me; therapy is about accepting oneself, expressing oneself and being honest. Doing this inner work with a guide naturally opens doors to connection and resolution of relationship and family problems and creates enthusiasm and a sense of satisfaction and purpose in one's life."