Therapists in Marina Del Rey, CA

I'm a Licensed Professional ClinicaI Counselor in California, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I currently live in CA but lived in NY for 23 years, where I received my last 2 Master's degrees. I have worked with all ages from 5-Adult, in a variety of settings, including a mental health center in NY, a school in the South Bronx, and homeless people in New York City and Rockland County, NY.

Are you struggling with ongoing stress, a past trauma or a life challenge that has left you feeling overwhelmed and depleted? Has fear, sadness or chronic pain made it difficult to keep up with day-to-day life? It's not unusual to experience periods of time when life's challenges feel too overwhelming or too painful to navigate on your own. I help clients identify, explore and address the sources of their pain. I work with them to identify and resolve past issues, break patterns, and develop the personal awareness and emotional strength they need to reach their goals.

I believe that at times we all get sad, down, bummed-out, etc… but nobody needs to be depressed; I believe that therapy need not be: - intimidating; uncomfortable; awkward; unsafe; labeling/diagnostic, OR indoors; I believe that life can be really challenging, especially for those who try to get through it alone; I believe that nobody should even attempt to get through it alone; I believe that "craziness" is in the eye of the beholder & each of us is crazy in our own uniquely beautiful ways..

We are all a work in progress, but you don't have to brave it alone!

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Our ideal client is someone who wants to learn how to manage their mental health, gain self-confidence, find direction, increase independence, and ultimately re-engage in meaningful pursuits. It is someone who wants to become successful in their living, working, learning and social environments. We believe everyone can learn to live well!

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of California. I have nine years of experience working with mild to severe mental health conditions. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar, OCD, trauma, addiction, childhood abuse, homelessness, and everyday life struggles. My counseling style is interactive, and it could be fun, challenging, caring, or a mix of all. I meet you where you at, and we go from there. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of California. I have nine years of experience working with mild to severe mental health con

Welcome! I am a bilingual (Spanish), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 28 years of experience. I provide therapeutic counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults in areas such as Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Losses, Stress, Trouble Adjusting, Adolescent Behavior, and Parent-Child Problems, amongst others. I incorporate several counseling theory approaches including CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy which are tailored to your specific needs. When working with my clients, it's important to me to establish trust, be present, and speak openly and honestly.

Maybe you're suffering from an experience that has been with you since early childhood, or with a current relationship, recent break-up, or a harsh inner-critic. Perhaps you struggle with setting healthy boundaries, worry that you are too sensitive, or get easily overwhelmed. As your therapist, I can help you discover the value of simply being you. Rather than seeing these feelings as a weakness, you will come to understand how they can be used as a strength.

Need help with relationships, emotional distress, marital and parenting issues, work/career concerns, and caregiving? Having trouble giving up old habits like smoking? want to sleep better? want help managing pain and anxiety?, let's try some hypnosis! kindness and compassion are the bases of healing.

Do you put yourself dead last on your to-do list, making sure that everyone in your life is ok — husbands, children, parents, but you? Then when you do carve out a sliver of time to go to a doctor's appointment, or get your hair colored, pesky feelings of guilt creep in. Maybe you struggle with anxiety and depression that keep you from doing things you know will make your life better, like taking a class to get a raise at work or holding a boundary with an overbearing family member.

Do you struggle with anxiety, panic and worry, in spite of your professional success? The good news is, anxiety is very treatable. Whether anxiety has been a long term part of your life, or a recent reaction to overwhelming life changes and stress, there is hope and help.

You’re stuck at home and stressed-out to the max! You love your partner but you didn’t sign up for 24/7 togetherness. You need support and tools—right NOW! You are used to working hard and getting what you want, but there isn’t much you can do to “fix” things right now. You need a template for how to be in a relationship in the midst of all this craziness. You miss friends and family, and you feel lost and alone. I can help you manage your feelings and sort out what’s important to you. I can teach you to communicate with your family and your partner so that you feel heard and understood. You can get your mojo back and thrive!

I support families, couples, and individuals. Whatever the problem, challenge, trauma or pain, the power to change exists within you and your family. I believe that an effective therapist's job is to support a "shift," not to create it for you. Together, we can make progress toward your goals and desires. I am also trained and certified in hypnotherapy.

Do you want to feel more empowered, have a greater understanding of your circumstances, become more trusting of yourself, and regain hopefulness about your situation? This is absolutely attainable with therapeutic support. My objectives are to create a safe environment for you to express yourself and regain hope in your life. I employ cognitive behavioral techniques, while integrating interpersonal and systems approaches to best meet you where you are. I approach my work with compassion, normalization, humor and a passion to motivate positive change and healing.

I specialize in working with clients who experience chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, anxiety and depression. Maybe you have seen many doctors, physical therapists, etc and you are still suffering in pain. Maybe nothing you have tried has been successful and you are feeling invalidated by the medical community. Pain is a signal of danger that comes from the brain. When the brain assesses threat due to stress, trauma or a previous injury, it may use actual pain as a way to communicate that it believes you are in danger. I am certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy to assist you in learning to help retrain your brain.

Does your relationship have challenges with emotional connection, communication, passion, or romance? Don't be one of the 500,000+ couples who will divorce this year without ever trying couples therapy. There is reason to be hopeful. We have 50 years of science and a proven approach called Gottman-Method Couples Therapy. For over 7-years, I've specialized in couples therapy and have helped many build stronger emotional connections, dream together, and share a more passionate love. I've also worked with countless active duty service members, veterans, and their families working on issues like PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression.

Life continuously moves in all directions and can often impact the space we are in. Whether it is complex issues that have built up for several years, or a brief problem that has temporarily become a part of your life, I hope to empower you through your journey in finding hope and healing.