Veterans Therapists in Monterey, CA

How can I help you? Was there a crisis, or an unexpected, yet, traumatic event that has happened in your life? Maybe you're just feeling lost, tired, overwhelmed, in-shock, and just in need of some extra support. Maybe it was an ultimatum, "Either we go to therapy, or we're done..." that motivated this decision. So here you are... reading this... are you ready? As your Therapist I will listen, be supportive, and help you deal with the crisis, trauma, and stressors in your life. I provide a warm, inviting, safe, and non-judgmental space where you and your healing are my main focus.

With more than 30 years experience and a degree in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Schwartz specializes in working with 1) couples, marriage, and intimacy disorders; 2) family difficulties; 3) eating disorders, 4) PTSD, addiction, and 5) sexual difficulties, sexual dysfunction, sexual addiction. His national recognition afforded him the experience of lecturing to over 50,000 therapists nationally, as well as editing three books. He specializes also in working with deeper issues from childhood. He is extremely compassionate and forms exceptional connection with his clients. Oftentimes, Typically, he works with female co-therapist Lori Galperin when working with couples.

I wholeheartedly believe it’s my role as a therapist to assist you in realizing, cultivating, and accessing internal and external resources that you already possess. I'm here to support you in healing, reconnecting and making empowering choices to achieve peace and feel more joy on a daily basis. Stress, conflict, and pain are given aspects of this life. Together, we will create a safe space for vulnerability and strength; both are needed for change. Our sessions will allow you to move through stuck points in your mind, relationships and environment. My approach is empathic, direct, emotionally supportive and solutions focused.

There may be times in our life where we encounter struggles and challenges that impact us in negative ways. We tend to change and transform accordingly, but sometimes it’s just too overwhelming to work past our struggles without support. I invite you to fully explore your life through the process of integrating your conflicting parts within yourself by processing those painful memories and identifying those harmful patterns. I believe that healing comes not only from an understanding of the past, but also in transforming how those past experiences live in our bodies.

All relationships are hard, intimate relationships even more so. So many unmet needs, unrecognized wants, can make you feel lost and alone. You just can't keep going like this! The fights are ugly, or they don't happen at all. Living at the speed of life, you have drifted apart and don't know how to bring it back together. Maybe it is just feeling disconnected, maybe it was an affair. You just know that you need help to make it better, to make it what you had dreamed it would be. The good news is that you don't have to do it alone. Tenderness and passion are just around the corner!

Sometimes it's hard to find someone who can help you achieve your goals and manage your emotions without judgement. I work best with clients that need and want help.I offer transparency, empathy, genuineness, and humor as essential tools to establish a good connection and help provide the safe space necessary to achieve their goals and manage any distress happening in their lives.What happens with Sure Psychological Services is you have more of a tailored and "concierge" type therapy with on time appointments and in-between session communication when necessary within 24-48 hours via email, Simple Practice, or text. All ages welcome!

It is a privilege to be able to walk alongside a person in their journey to heal, learn, and grow. Whether you seek support in becoming the most authentic version of your ever-evolving self or have specific issues you want to tackle, I will be here to hold space for you with warmth and gentle curiosity. Each person is the expert of their own life, and I customize therapy to fit your strengths and needs. I bring my genuine self to each session, and hope to provide an atmosphere where you feel comfortable and free to do the same.

Welcome and congratulations on taking the first step toward gaining essential tools to help you during life's challenging breakdowns. I am here to help you build an amazing set of "tools" to use when you have to navigate through rough terrain in your life. I am particularly passionate about working with you surrounding addiction issues of yours or a loved one.

I am passionate and driven regarding helping individuals to become their most authentic self through caring and compassion. I believe that the process of therapy is an individual and unique one for each person and should be tailored as such. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 12 years of experience working with individuals with Trauma, Eating Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Relationship issues, Substance Abuse issues and other co-occurring disorders. I believe that every person deserves to have their mental health needs treated with dignity, respect and from a non-judgmental stance.

You don't need to leave the safety of your home -Let's meet for Telehealth or Video Counseling! I want to reduce your stress, and help keep you and your family safe and healthy during this uncertain time. Working collaboratively, in a way that feels supportive we will identify and reach goals in a timely manner to ensure you gain initial and sustainable relief. I offer effective support. With years of experience working in private practice, mental health agencies, and schools, I have the training, education, and experience required to effectively treat various presenting issues. Please contact me for a consultation.

Not accepting new insurance clients at the present time. Would you like to have better relationships? There is always hope. I have a full practice but do try to squeeze new clients in. My calm and friendly demeanor puts people at ease and promotes a safe and nurturing counseling environment. I chose this second career to help people navigate through the obstacles and pain in their life. My comforting and supportive style helps instill hope, peace, and spirituality. I have the life experiences plus a Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy to help you discover the needed tools for your personal relationship toolbox.

I utilize my training and experience in Psychotherapy, Medical Hypnosis and Biofeedback to help you accomplish your desired goals. From my extensive background I utilize what will work best for you as an individual. A result of our work together is for you to become congruent within all aspects of your life; your actions, thoughts and feelings, while living to the fullest each and every day. I will help you overcome obstacles and develop healthy coping skills. I specialize in recovery from traumas (PTSD), grief and loss, integrating and assimilating chronic pain, addictive behaviors and other conditions.

I work with individuals in both brief and longer-term psychotherapy. I practice integrative therapy that is strongly grounded in psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches. I strive to help clients increase awareness of thoughts and feelings, gain a better understanding of how their past contributes to their development, and gain skills in coping with stress and changing behaviors. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process in which the client and therapist work together to develop goals and treatment plans.

We are a non-profit counseling agency with locations in Monterey, Watsonville, and Santa Cruz, California. Our goal is to provide high quality yet affordable psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. We provide services on a sliding scale, meaning that our fees are based upon your income. Our services are provided by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Master's level Interns and Trainees who are under the supervision of a licensed therapist. We would love to answer any questions you may have, or schedule an appointment to meet with you. Simply call or send us an email today!

I am an empathetic, client-centered, nonjudgmental listener with a passion for health, fitness, and personal transformation. I encourage mindfulness to calm the mind and meditation to relax the soul for growth, success, and positive change. I love to combine therapy with coaching to help people reach their full potential while enjoying life with zest, peace.

Therapy Lab offers individual teletherapy that's based on a plan. Visit our website (therapylab.com) to explore a menu of treatment plans based on common goals for therapy. With your input, we'll make a plan that's based on your goals, your timeline, and your budget. Our science-based plans are designed to support you in overcoming distress (anxiety, relationship problems, work stress) so you walk away with emotional health and insight. At your first session, your exceptionally qualified therapist will get to know you and pick or design a plan that’s customized to your situation.

Transform your fears, worries, shame, anger, and long-held sadness. Lose excess weight without dieting using the power of hypnosis. Heal into your greatest confidence and peak performance. Clear toxic patterns in the shadow that can sabotage sleep or challenge your relationships. Stop Smoking or eliminate Phobias, Panic Attacks, Performance Anxiety, or Fear of Flying. Overcome Codependency, Grief, Negative Self-Talk or heal Trauma carried from past abuse. Let go of old Habits that are challenging your life. Embrace more emotional intimacy with yourself, or with your partner. Clear mind, body, and spirit. Doctor Recommended.

We are all in the process of change, it is an unavoidable element of life. The trick is to have the willingness to look at how we wish to change, and take steps to do so. This may involve simply developing a different perspective on some struggle or other. No matter what the problem is though it takes courage, to allow another person to see our vulnerability. With that willingness there are very few problems which cannot be significantly improved or solved. Encouragement from a person who understands what we struggle with can help empower us to take action to feel better and be happier..

I've been told I'm the anti-therapist. Done in good humor I suppose, my approach is to learn alongside you what's been bringing pain into your life. Many times people don't go see someone who can help because of the preconceptions about what someone like me might be thinking. "Is he judging me? Does he think I'm strange for thinking these things?" etc. This may be because you've had someone say those exact things to you as you confided in them for support or counsel. If this sounds about right I might be a good fit.