Therapists in Montrose, CA

Not feeling like your "usual self" but can't figure out why? Are you irritable, uninterested in your previously enjoyable activities, or disengaged from daily life? Is your mind replaying old scenarios or repeating "What if" questions and worrisome thoughts? Perhaps your current coping skills just aren't hitting the mark this time... Involved in a relationship where either you or your partner seem plagued by "trust issues", insecurity, and revolving arguments? Are you seeing changes in expressions of love and sexual interest or thinking "my significant other doesn't understand me?"

Do you feel disconnected from your authentic core Self? Do you perhaps suffer from low self-esteem, feelings of disempowerment, depression and/or anxiety and feel that you are not living your most empowered, joyful life? Perhaps you know what you ideally want to achieve but don't have the agency or confidence to try. Do certain situations or people trigger unconscious responses from you that make you feel that you don't have full control over your emotions, your choices and how you respond to others? If any of this resonates with you, I can help!

Are you a parent who is concerned about their child or teenager's anxiety, depression, attention, social skills, or school functioning? I am here to help. I am a licensed psychologist who has 20 years of experience working with children, teens, young adults, families, and parents. I have specific expertise in treating anxiety, depression, and ADHD in children, teens, and young adults. I use therapy approaches that are evidence-based so your child or teen and family can feel better soon, and cope better with their problems. I also conduct psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments to diagnose learning problems, & ADHD.

We all have the capacity to heal. Whether you have experienced the loss of a relationship, trauma, or any other difficult life event, or have struggled with low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression, therapy is a place to heal and uncover the light within you. Through therapy, I believe that each person has the ability to develop a loving and compassionate relationship with oneself as well as develop more loving and trusting relationships with others.

IT'S THAT constant dread... To an outsider, your life might look pretty good, but deep down inside you feel dissatisfied, disconnected, and unlovable. You give your all to others, and yet your own tank feels empty. Sometimes you try to fill this hole with distractions; like unhealthy relationships, food, or alcohol. You stay really busy (too busy!) to avoid feeling anything unpleasant and to distract from the self-doubting voices in your head. It's so difficult to get what you need when you feel like you don't even deserve it.

I work with diverse individuals who are navigating the complexities of life. If you're grappling with trauma, anxiety, the challenges of life transitions, relationship issues, or simply feeling the heaviness of life and loneliness, you've come to the right place. I celebrate your commitment to seeking support and offer you a safe and welcoming healing environment. My approach to mental wellness is built on the belief that small, ongoing positive changes can yield significant improvements. I draw from a diverse range of therapeutic approaches and techniques to create a customized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.

Are you successful in many areas of your life, but feeling stuck with an important relationship? Or, possibly anxiety or anger? I can collaborate with you to find creative ways to identify areas of strength as well as unproductive ways of coping.

Are you struggling with feeling inferior; feeling superior; needing to be perfect; feeling you're a burden;  or people pleasing? When we grow up in difficult circumstances, we come up with these beliefs/ways of being as a way to help us feel a little more safe. As difficult as it is to hold these beliefs about ourselves, they somehow help us feel better. As we grow up, they create difficulties in our adult relationships.

"I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become." ~ Carl Jung. Do you feel overwhelmed, have pain, grief, anxiety, depression, or unseen shadows that prevent you from healing or from choosing better decisions, relationships, and allowing yourself to matter in your own life? My experience and education can help people hungering for more purpose, fulfillment, and nurturing relationships instead of dissonance, exhaustion, and sacrifice, those who know what you were aiming for, but discovered you’re at the top of the wrong ladder. If you feel like you’re different or unseen, then I may be the psychotherapist you’ve sought.

Thank you for your interest in learning more about me. My name is Annie Varvaryan and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and cofounder and director of Couch Conversations Psychotherapy and Counseling, Inc. I practice in California through teletherapy services and at my office in Los Angeles. I acknowledge the challenge in taking this first step, but it is through this process that you will find the clarity, understanding and peace you are seeking. You will find that therapy is an investment in yourself and there is no better time than now to reach out and ask me about how my services could promote the changes you are looking for.

My goal is always to help you achieve your goals and to support you in your efforts to live the life you want to live. My basic orientation is psychodynamic, but I'm flexible in my approach. I honor the individuality of each person with whom I work. I believe in the strength of the human spirit and the possibilities of change for anyone who desires it.

Hi, my name is Jacqueline and I am a trauma-informed AMFT specializing in attachment repair and grief. If you are frustrated with your relationships, whether single or in partnership, or dealing with the loss of a loved one, I am your person. I work with couples, families, and of course, individuals. I strongly believe in a fully comprehensive approach to healing for lasting change. I am very passionate about the mind-body approach and more progressive techniques. I have received specialized training in EMDR, somatics, and grief. While newer to my skill set, I am also training in the highly effective DBT.

*Jan 2021: Hi, my active client & wait lists are full. You deserve help, keep looking!* I help adults, kids, and families in any combination find new ways to understand their concerns, and create peace in their lives. With respect, compassion, and genuine curiosity we explore issues without judgment or criticism. My office is a safe space to be yourself -- no shame, no blame. Often, it's our ability to see things from a different perspective that allows us to start healing, re-connecting, and making the changes we want, to enjoy greater academic and professional success, freedom from painful memories, and stronger emotional health.

Often times the greatest barrier to our healing is feeling like we are alone and have to fix things ourselves. We were never meant to walk this life alone. This is why it is my commitment as a therapist to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment where you can receive hope in the healing process.

Do you feel stuck? Stuck in an unhealthy relationship? Stuck in the same emotional state - anxious, fearful, depressed, numb? Stuck in communication patterns that leave you feeling empty? You keep trying to feel or be something different but it just doesn't work? feeling stuck can be one of the most paralyzing states. As Sheryl Sandberg says, "We cannot change what we are not aware of, and once we are aware, we cannot help but change." With curiosity as our leader let's become aware of what we feel and why we feel it. By leaning in we can begin to move.

Having lived through a difficult life myself, I know the power of psychotherapy integrated with spirituality to bring permanent change to people's lives. I incorporate Attachment Theory (why we are the way we are); with Narrative Therapy (making meaning of and rewriting your life story); integrated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychoanalytical Therapy to make meaning of and bring change to our patterns of thinking and behaving." Kimberlie has post graduate training at Harvard University and Duke University in ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, depression and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone. The therapeutic relationship is one of the greatest predictors of positive outcomes in therapy. I strive to provide a positive alliance with you based on the pillars of trust, respect, and empathy. I work with a wide variety of clientele. In my therapy practice, I treat mood related conditions, trauma, changes in family dynamics, and substance use disorders. My special interest is to support marginalized populations, including neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals. Treatment is based on evidence based techniques.

Collaborative, honest, and consistent relationships heal the impact of trauma. Together, we can make meaning of your past while increasing safety and joy in the present so that you can step into your chosen future. As an integrative Somatic therapist, I value the innate wisdom held in the body. In sessions, I support you in widening your capacity to mindfully be with all parts of yourself in the present. And, since I understand that tuning into the body takes time and trust, I incorporate other approaches to meet you where you are at. This can look like EMDR, IFS parts work, skill-building, and boundary explorations.

I like to think of therapy as a journey and I feel honored and privileged every time I get the opportunity to take a journey with a client. I work from a wide variety of psychological orientations but I am especially fond of family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology. I provide therapy in a warm, nurturing, non-judgmental environment. I work with all realtionship issues and have a special interest in chronic illness, grief and loss and adolescent issues.