Person-Centered Therapists in Northridge, CA

It’s difficult to reach out for help but it’s even harder when you can’t find an affordable provider that is accepting new clients and takes your insurance. We provide psychotherapy and mental health counseling to those suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief and bereavement, and codependency issues. These difficulties are common but treatable and the direct result of difficult life events/triggers we all experience. Our goal is to help you get through the challenges you’re facing and develop healthier coping strategies so you can learn how to live a happier and healthier life.

Do you find yourself feeling stuck? Do you find yourself in cycles that no longer serve you? Do you find yourself feeling sad, always worrying or  struggling with difficult memories?  Maybe  you find yourself struggling with relationships or struggling to be present in your day to day life. If so I'd love to help you! My goal is to provide an affirming, empathetic and empowering place to process the various aspects of your life that affect you, and help you live the life you've imagined.

Are you struggling with identity? Feeling worthless or like an imposter? Are you snapping at loved ones over little things? Or repeating relationships, patterns, or situations, and wishing you could break the cycle? Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. That's where I come in. My job is to listen, help you understand the root causes of your issues, break unwanted patterns, and teach you practical tools to change your life. Therapy isn't always easy, but neither is the distress you're feeling now. And it's ok to need help; we all do.

If you’re reading this page, my guess is that you’ve finally had enough, and finally feel ready to reach out for help. How you feel about yourself doesn’t align with how you’d like to feel, and your relationships aren’t turning out the way you hoped they would. You worry so much that you worry about worrying, and you get lost in made-up scenarios of "what if..." Maybe you aren’t sure how to ask for what you want, and declare what you need. Maybe you grew up in a home where your family didn't take good care of you, or someone you trusted betrayed you. Past pains still hurt, and you aren’t sure how to heal. You're in the right place!

I assist clients in developing a clinical understanding of their emotions/behaviors in the context of their relationships with others. Assisting clients to understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings and responses helps them gain control over themselves and their environment. When life happens, and we are in the midst of chaos, our brain gets stuck and begins to believe that there are no options available; but sometimes we need a push, an emotional support, or just someone to talk to, to help us un-knot the chaos in our mind with the essential problem-solving skills that we need to manage our lives properly.

Can't focus? Are you overstimulated or struggling with negative thoughts, painful memories, imposter syndrome, self-esteem, or decreased motivation? Do you fall into patterns in relationships, friendships, or work and wish you could break the cycle? Sometimes, it isn't obvious why we do the things we do, but we can sense we're not our most authentic or successful self. Even when we know the cause of our distress, changing our behavior can still be hard. That's where I come in. My job is to listen without judgment, pressure, or bias and help you examine the root causes of your challenges to create the change you want in your life.

Bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist:Spanish & English. I am currently doing ONLY tele-health (only sessions/appointments via video chat or phone). Together we fight depression, anxiety, fears, lack of motivation, adjustment to life transitions, behavior problems, and other symptoms to get your power back. I welcome individuals, young adults dealing with life transitions, i.e, school/college into the work force, etc. I have worked over 18 years with individuals and families of all ages (0-100 years old), from all walks of life. You can learn more about me and my services at my website: obsidiantherapeuticservices.com.

You truly deserve to live a life that has you excited to wake up every morning. I believe everyone should be in pursuit of happiness and sometimes we get stuck. You may be living a life that leaves you unfulfilled, you may be having struggling building long lasting relationships or maintaining them, you may be a parent looking for support and guidance for you child. Whatever you are going through I believe that it can be resolved so that you can live life on your terms.

My teenage clients report that I have greatly helped in reducing depression and anxiety by providing a non-judgmental space where they can explore communication challenges, self-esteem issues and work on difficulties that create a challenge in their day-to-day life. I work from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy framework, which can help teens reframe negativity, develop long-term coping skills, and be more fully present in their lives. Clients can recognize that their thoughts and emotions do not have to get in the way of taking action toward meeting their goals and making meaningful connections.

Life is an unpredictable rollercoaster and everyone can need a little help trying to figure out how to manage that rollercoaster. My aim is to support you in finding a way to draw on your strengths and make the changes you need to make your life whole again. I use a wholistic approach to tackle the various barriers that impact life for instance: financial stress, relationship problems, work issues, family dynamics, insecurities, loneliness, and overall stress.

I provide psychotherapy and counseling for individuals struggling with anxiety and depression; substance use, abuse, and addiction; relationship difficulties; past trauma; and the effects of dysfunctional family relationships. If you are struggling in your personal or work relationships, if you are finding it hard to adjust to loss or trauma, or if you are finding it difficult to cope with the demands of everyday life, I can offer help in dealing with today's struggles--and hope for facing future challenges. I will work alongside you as you learn new ways to find success and happiness.

Healing isn't linear and that's why I take a holistic approach to promote healing on all levels: emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual. I am a Trauma therapist specializing in Integrative Therapy. In addition to being a Registered AMFT, I am also a Triple Certified Master Life Coach/Couples Coach and Certified Emotion Code Practitioner (Emotion Code utilizes Kinesiology, the scientific study of human body movement).