Relational Therapists in Oak Park, CA

I work with people who have a wide range of addiction, trauma and mental health issues. I am passionate about helping people with their relationships- whether individual, couples or families. I have extensive experience in working with loved ones/ parents struggling with an addicted person in their lives and how to best help themselves and their loved ones get the proper help. I have appeared as a regular expert on the Dr. Phil show (and other shows) for the past twenty years helping his guests get the proper treatment they need.

I believe that well-being is a right not a privilege and that everyone is hungry for meaning, purpose and connection. The absence of these things can lead to disorder and dysfunction. The greatest gift of being a therapist is helping people of all ages let go of unhealthy coping skills and cultivate an authentic, full life. In my practice, I focus on the specific needs and goals of the individual, couple or family. Through story, intervention, tools, and feedback I help my clients address the issues that are preventing them from moving forward in their lives and ultimately to reclaim their true selves.

One who is experiencing any type of relationship issue, that is wanting to work on themselves and continue to strengthen either themselves or their relationship by working through the challenges that have exposed areas of growth in the individual.

As a Specialist with over 28 years experience, I am and expert in treating adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and relational challenges. I was a guest expert on Oprah and Dr. Phil. You will learn new skills and workable solutions for handling conflict. My goal is to help you focus on your present journey and where you would like your journey to lead. I have the vital experience working with adults and children who are in family law cases. I own Cornerstone Counseling. We treat depression, anxiety, and a wide variety of mental health challenges. Experience Counts!

Do your instincts suggest that the status quo is not aligning with the life you envision? Perhaps you get through your days but cannot shake the feeling that your path could feel different. Contemplating a better future can be daunting. Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain about finding their place and how to make the most of their relationships with others. I believe there is hope. I start by offering genuine curiosity in your unique story with an open-minded, collaborative approach.

Are you no longer experiencing joy in your life? Maybe feeling lonely or depressed? Or maybe you are struggling to make peace with food and your body, which has now impacted your relationships? I can assist you to experience new joy in your life and help you to establish the closer relationships that you long for. Together we can look at the purpose of emotions, longings, feelings, and beliefs. In understanding these different facets of ones self, the process of self-awareness takes place. This will allow you to begin to experience personal and relational transformation.

My name is Ariana and I have a passion for serving my community, ranging from relationship and family conflict issues to managing depression and anxiety. I have been licensed and have had a private practice for over 6 years, but I have served the mental health community for over 15 years. I have worked and practiced in multiple community and mental health settings including with individuals and families struggling with domestic violence and abuse, eating disorders, addiction recovery and more in order to gain as much experience as I can to create the specialized treatment plan to meet the needs of every individual that I serve.

I work with individuals, couples and families seeking meaningful change in their personal, relational and professional lives. My approach embodies compassion, attunement, warmth, and directiveness. Clinical focus aims to illuminate unconscious mechanisms rendering one stuck in a feedback loop of multigenerational pattern replication which is no longer adaptive, causing pain. Those who resonate with this approach are seeking to understand themselves more fully; to become awakened as to how the past is showing up in the present.

My passion lies in helping individuals meet their goals and work towards becoming their best selves. I have expertise and experience treating depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, trauma, family and relational issues, marital concerns including infidelity, and more. My therapeutic approach is fairly simple: I believe you are the expert in your life and I am here as a partner and sounding board to help you make real positive changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.

Thank you for visiting me here. I understand that it’s a big deal to reach out for support. It suggests that something isn’t feeling right in your life and you’re ready to make a change. I support people to heal their wounds and discover wholeness, authenticity, and meaning in their lives through mind, body, and soul centered therapy. Maybe you’re in the midst of a major life change or transition. Perhaps you're suffering from a broken heart, crushed dreams, or difficult relationships. Maybe you feel stuck, lost, or hopeless. I want to help you feel better.

I provide counseling in an idyllic and healing environment.  My speciality is nature therapy, however, I also have an office if you prefer that setting. It is entirely up to you and your needs. We will collaborate together as I believe you intuitively know what is best for you. I am here to be your co-pilot and assist you while you process your thoughts and feelings in order to align with your higher self.  I have over fifteen years of experience working with children, individuals and couples. I look forward to hearing from you and assisting you on your journey of healing and self-discovery.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety or depression, or feel you've hit a wall to progress, these states can create stress and disconnection, making personal fulfillment in career and relationships challenging. As we understand that physical exercise builds and strengthens our physical endurance, psychotherapy is a process of building and strengthening the mind's capacity to endure and respond. The therapeutic process is rooted in connection, transparency, and authenticity. I work from a collaborative and mindfulness approach to help guide my clients in understanding the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and actions to effect change.

I see individuals, Families and Couples while using an interactive and collaborative approach to therapy. I see individuals to help them with managing emotions, fears, sadness, depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, addictions, eating disorders, body image issues, creating balance, establishing hope and nurturing yourself. I will work on improving relational issues such as dating issues, recovering from a break up, and communication patterns. Learning to set healthy boundaries is key in any relationship. I want to empower my clients by giving them the coping skills they need to live a healthy and successful life.

Struggling with an Eating Disorder is a complex experience that deeply impacts us psychologically, interpersonallly, physically and emotionally. In the short term, the behaviors provide a sense of relief from painful life experiences. They "dull" the effects of trauma, oppression, interpersonal distress and intense emotions. They often help us cope with core wounds around not belonging, not feeling good enough, not feeling safe in our bodies and not having a sense of agency. The process of recovery can feel terrifying- like giving up a life raft. At the same time, the life raft begins to make us feel stuck, isolated and hopeless.

All roads lead to Rome! It doesn't matter where we jump in, if you’re ready, we’ll get there. My approach is based on Attachment Theory & CPTSD: the idea that much of our conflict & distress stems from old wounds & unmet needs. De-coding this blueprint provides a path toward healing & fulfillment. Relational issues, estrangement, Teen/YA issues & living life “on purpose” are all areas I am passionate about. I incorporate trauma-informed, conventional therapeutic modalities and a Buddhist Psychology perspective. I am a rabid ally and advocate for equality. Coming Soon: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (currently Ketamine only).

Greetings! I use a depth psychotherapy, DBT, Humanistic, empathetic, Self-Psychology style of counseling to empower you to reach your desired emotional, psychological and spiritual growth/development. I treat individuals, families, youth, couples, adults and LGBTQ+. I often work with people of diverse backgrounds, offering sensitivity and understanding for the complexity of the human experience. Grief and loss, identity, anxiety, depression, personality and mood disorders, gender diversity and relational issues are just some of the areas in which I am skilled at holding space for you to grow at a pace that is most comfortable.