Self Esteem Therapists in Monrovia, CA

I believe that every person has the potential within themselves to make the changes they need to live their most authentic and best life. My intention is to create a safe space for clients to explore, heal, and tell their story. I utilize a humanistic and person-centered approach to therapy, which means that together we will tailor the therapeutic experience to fit your individual needs in whatever way works best for you. You are worthy of healing. You deserve time and space to share your experiences and explore feelings and thoughts in a nurturing, nonjudgmental place. Your feelings are valid.

Tired of depression, anxiety, fear of abandonment, recurrent relationship problems, low self-esteem/self-hatred, substances, feeling stuck in life? My focus is trauma and early attachment injuries. I work with teenagers and adults, people with disabilities (including Deaf/HH), international aid workers/expats/migrants, and anyone else who's ready to make a change. My clients want to remember the past without reliving it and to free themselves from old pain and fears. They want to get out there and live in color, in touch with their emotions but not ruled by them. All abilities, races, creeds, sexual and gender identities welcome.

You want to feel heard but deep down you are struggling and it feels as if something is missing. Using a holistic, mindful approach to alleviate pain and unwanted symptoms, I can help guide you to build on self compassion and self-care. Working together we work toward improving anxiety, depressive symptoms, self-empowerment, self-esteem.

Searching for a therapist is a vulnerable & intimate decision toward self-exploration & healing. Often, we don’t know what causes feelings of anxiety, sadness, anger, & disconnection from our life & our loved ones. My therapeutic style is grounded in creating an emotionally safe environment to decrease internal shame & explore life concerns & struggles while identifying strengths that will assist with creating sustained meaningful change. Each person’s experience is unique & includes nuances that deserve great emotional care, collaboration, & respectful difference to explore internal beliefs & strengthen understanding of the self.

Working with a therapist can feel scary, that’s why my initial goal in the room is to create a safe, comfortable space where the focus is on building relationships with clients. It’s these close relationships that lead to trusting, collaborative and powerful therapy environments. Sometimes reflecting on our past can be difficult, I set the pace of the process specific to your readiness. In addition to proving a safe holding environment, my style is super authentic; I bring warmth, humor, even pop culture references and you’ll likely see my dog Lola pop in the background at times.

Emotional pain and mental challenges can overwhelm us and keep us from reaching our goals. In these times it is often necessary to seek professional assistance to move us past the ruts in our lives. I work best with people who have had difficulty with relating to their emotions, resolving past suffering, spiritual abuse, chronic illness, somatic issues, finding meaning, and navigating life transitions. My approach to therapy is specific to each person, and stands on the biblical teachings of Jesus Christ, healing the heart and spirit that are so important to Him.

Accepting new clients! Are you feeling overwhelmed by waves of anxiety or depression, or languishing about the future? Whether you are a parent looking to support your teenager burnt out by the demands of school, a young adult anxious about their future, or a new parent navigating the next chapter of their lives, I offer empathetic support and trauma-informed tools to manage responses to life's many difficulties. I have a special interest helping teenagers navigate the ups and downs of adolescence, young adults working through "stuckness" within their relationships and careers, and survivors of trauma.

You have to believe you deserve something different to actually get something different. How long are you willing to wait? Your answer isn't out there somewhere, it's ... inside you. If you struggle with managing relationship conflict, your constant negative self-talk, finding a partner, codependency, anxious thoughts, or expressing yourself authentically in your life it's likely you have some outdated stories running about yourself and what's possible in life. Those old stories are often related to early experiences in your family. You came up with some creative coping strategies that worked back then, but don't today.

*LGBTQ+ affirmative* Are you afraid to speak up or be your true self for fear of what others will say or do? Do you wish your family communicated more effectively, your kids would respect you and your rules, or you could get your teen to open up to you? Do you constantly give to others to the point of exhaustion or until you snap and wonder when it’s your turn to receive? If any of these scenarios fit your current struggles, I can help. When you reclaim your true voice and begin to use it thoughtfully and purposefully, you can lead a more authentic, balanced, and fulfilling life.

In these challenging times, many folks in the community are seeking safe spaces to heal and build meaningful relationships. At Healing Rhythms Mental Health, we are a diverse group of licensed clinical psychologists, psychology assistants and psychology doctoral students who embrace community and interconnectedness. The essence of our work is rooted in compassion, empathy and respect for multicultural identities and a wide range of therapy approaches which include holistic/traditional, psychodynamic, relational, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness and existential therapies.

Isn't it true that our relationships are what life is all about? When we feel isolated in our relationship with ourselves and loved ones, we are more likely to experiencing disconnection, dysfunction and emotional pain. Though we often grow through pain, feeling stuck can feel hopeless. My goal is to walk with you through the healing process. I'm here to support you in restoring life in your relationship with yourself and others. Using a holistic approach to therapy, we'll address underlying feelings and needs to restore a vital connection with yourself and others as we walk together through the healing process.

If you have a hard time remembering when you felt good or really cared about yourself, therapy CAN help. You can make changes in relationships and life that bring you DEEP SATISFACTION. I help you know yourself better so you may better help yourself. I'm interested, caring, and professional. It's been my honor to help clients find relief, deepen relationships and recover from trauma. Many of the most successful people in our communities have worked through adversity and taken non-traditional paths to success. Let me help you find yours!

I work with the human psyche! WHETHER LIFE IS ON FIRE OR WHEN PAIN IS TOO STRONG TO BEAR OR IF YOU LOOK FOR PERSONAL DISCOVERY. My ideal client comes in in order to learn about how to tune with his or her psyche. Clients, in depth work, learn about the inner and outer relationships and how to connect with the things that lies underneath. I see clients who are looking for discovery of what exists beyond the behavior and their actions and who are willing to dive into learning about the forces that drive them.

You've gone your whole life with bad memories from childhood. You're feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and triggered. Maybe time doesn't heal and old wounds continue to resurface. If you can relate, you are not alone. You can heal those inner child woulds, feel more connected with yourself, and be confident in who you are.

Located in a quaint neighborhood, The Place Within has been serving the counseling and mental health needs of Monrovia and the San Gabriel Valley for over 30 years. We offer AFFORDABLE COUNSELING to adults, children, teens, families and couples. Our name suggests a core belief that informs our philosophy of life and our work as therapists. Deep within each of us is a source of wisdom, joy, and peace that can be tapped under the right circumstances. If you are having trouble finding and using your "Place Within," we are dedicated and trained to assist and support you with that inner journey.

You may be asking yourself if you really do need assistance or if you can handle it on your own. Perhaps someone urged you to seek out support. Regardless of how you landed on my page, I am thrilled you stopped here. My approach is unique in that I have both an MBA (Business Masters Degree) and a Masters Degree in Psychology. I specialize in women's issues and I am a licensed trained psychotherapist and women's career/relationship coach. I have over 30 years working and volunteering in diverse settings. I offer a warm, caring approach. I believe you are the expert in your life. You will grow in your confidence.

I have been in practice 32 years, and I am trained in TFCBT, CBT, Mindfulness, relaxation, trauma focused studies for adults, and soon I will complete my certification as an EMDR therapist I enjoy working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and treatment of people with Bipolar disorder. A good therapeutic alliance with my patients in which my patient feels safe and welcome to do the hard work of psychotherapy needed to ensure the maximum growth and healing is achieved for the patient.

You want to thrive in your closest relationship: we're here for you. My name is Megan Lundgren, and I am the Director of Relationships For Better, a relationship counseling private practice based in Monrovia, in the San Gabriel Valley. My team of experienced and skilled therapists specializes in helping people navigate relationship hurdles with compassion and care. Relationships are the most important part of life: let's make them better, together.