Therapists in Murrieta, CA

Hello there! I know if you are looking at this directory you have taken that difficult step towards asking for help. The next step is finding someone you feel comfortable sharing your story with. I work with Individual teens and adults struggling with depression, Anxiety and Panic attacks, and feel that providing a safe and non-judgmental space is vital to growing and healing. I also work with teens and adults struggling with suicidal thoughts and self harm behaviors, which I know can be difficult topics to discuss with others.

Overcome your personal obstacles and maximize your potential. Therapy can help you gain awareness and control of your emotions, build improved relationships with others, and effect positive practical changes in your life. Treatment can be brief or long-term. I offer telehealth therapy sessions available from the comfort of your home. I am currently licensed in the states of California and Montana.

Are you feeling your life has has been turned upside down, the life you once knew was filled with deceit and betrayal by the person you love the most? Wondering how to heal from the devastation? You are unable to sleep, eat, focus, connect with others, and care for yourself. Perhaps you have been coping with drugs, alcohol, shopping, or food to deal with the pain that has been done to you. You are feeling your life has shattered into a million pieces and not sure where to even begin. Betrayed partners have experienced a trauma like no other and have been deeply hurt.

At some point, most of us will live through a difficult life situation. It could be a difficult job, challenging relationship issues, family issues, issues from childhood, financial hardships, an adjustment to medical diagnosis, death of a loved one—or perhaps a pain inflicted by another person in the form of assault or abuse.As a clinical social worker I have been trained to pay attention to strengths and challenges in all aspects of your life. I am also attuned to the internal conflicts, both conscious and out of awareness, which may be at the root of painful feelings, non-productive behaviors, and relationship difficulties.

I am a Christian therapist who specializes in healing relationships. I am certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy which has helped children and adults overcome the results of PTSD and abuse. I have over 25 years experience in law enforcement and a passion for police and military families. I created Encouragers Counseling & Training Centers, Inc. (501(c)(3) Non-Profit to offer affordable counseling options to many who do not have financial means for getting help. We have offices in Murrieta & Corona. I also have a Professional Practice named Encouragers Family Counseling who takes Kaiser, Medi-Cal and IEHP.

We are a diverse group practice and consider it a privilege in being apart of helping you discover how to operate from the best in you. Our goal as therapists is to work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families in a process of self-reflection, self-validation and self confrontation while acting with integrity and operating from the best in themselves. We work with individuals to assist them in developing satisfying, meaningful relationships by helping them attain a balance between autonomy and connection to others.

As a therapist, I help to hold that weight of anxiety, trauma, depression, relational conflict, and encourage self acceptance. Everyday we walk through life with all the aspirations and hope of what we want to achieve. We walk down this path, and are faced with many kinds of obstacles that make themselves known only after we least expect them. This can dim our internal light, and create waves of sadness, anger, fear/anxiety, trauma, and depression. Taking the first step by calling a therapist can be a hard step to accomplish, but one of the most rewarding.

Are you experiencing low self-esteem, anxiety, feeling stuck in a dark place of depression or addiction? Maybe you are experiencing challenges with feeling too needy in relationships or having difficulty connecting emotionally. Perhaps, you are wanting to be more assertive, have less stress in social situations, and have more confidence at work. Past experiences can strongly influence the way you feel about yourself and the world. Past events can be anything from experiencing emotional/physical/sexual abuse, bullying, emotional neglect, experiencing racial trauma, or not feeling accepted for being LGBTQ+.

I counsel adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, grief reactions, adjustment issues and a variety of other mood difficulties. It is my firm belief that we work as partners to help you meet your objectives, and that you are an active participant to guide the treatment process at your own pace. I will work with you to heal current or past trauma when it immobilizes you in the present.

I am in awe every day of the tremendous strength and courage my clients exhibit when they make the decision to begin therapy. Clients I work with are ready to do the difficult work involved in healing past trauma and childhood wounds. I work with clients who are eager to engage in learning new coping skills in therapy and are actively practicing these skills outside of therapy. Many of them even engage in their own self-study with recommended "homework" and reading material. I work with teens, young adults, mature adults, couples & families. I offer families/couples new skills to improve communication and relationships.

I have successfully counseled individuals, couples and families for over twenty years. My background includes working with people who are suffering from stress related anxiety/depression/ addictions and child abuse. I specialize in grief counseling and child custody cases in helping the individuals and the children to adjust. I offer child play therapy, parenting resources/classes and addiction group therapy. Call me, and together we will discover the answers to the challenges that you are currently facing.

I treat individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, or relationship issues. I help couples to enrich their relationships and explore ways to rekindle their love for one another. I invite family members to join our sessions to bring your family closer together and help you to support each other.

I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing depressive and anxious symptoms for the first time, as well as self-esteem issues, challenges with implementing boundaries, and history of trauma. I believe self-love is the most important component of mental health which is why I incorporate so much self-care into my treatment.

Do you need support navigating through the many stages, changes and challenges of your child's development? I am passionate about supporting children, teens and families navigate through the challenges of their social/emotional development. My background in mental health and early childhood education allows me to help children and teens who struggle with anxiety, self-regulation, anger, depression, special needs, challenging behavior, self-esteem issues, and trauma. I use play therapy to help children express their needs and resolve their challenges when words are difficult. Play therapy is a child's natural way of communicating.

I believe we are not meant to do life alone and as human beings we are called to care for and nurture each other. Having endured painful experiences in my own life, I have a genuine heart to empathize and a strong desire to help others navigate through challenging times of their own. We are all a work in progress and can benefit from the support and encouragement of others. I feel it is a privilege to walk alongside people, guiding and encouraging them on their own journey.

I believe therapy is a collaboration. I emphasize the importance of meeting clients where they are at and guiding them to where they would like to be. I want to empower my clients and advocate for them throughout the therapeutic process. At the end of the day, I feel that each person is the expert on their own self, and at different seasons in our lives, we all need extra support and validation.

Ever find yourself yearning for a special place... a safe, comfortable, soothing space where you can feel free to let your guard down and express your inner most thoughts and feelings? My clients tell me I am "that place" for them. While helping you to express your thoughts, we will also be identifying patterns and themes in your thinking/behaving that may be leading to unhealthy assumptions about others and yourself, problems in your relationships and the sense that even though the people may be different you seem to be experiencing the same unfulfilling relationship, and problems in how you view yourself and the world.