Women's Issues Therapists in Porter Ranch, CA
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adult individuals and couples that come in with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, etc., using cognitive behavioral therapy, elements of psychodynamic therapy, relational life therapy, and employing an existential approach to therapy in general. I offer an eclectic approach to therapy and work collaboratively with my clients to individualize our work together to meet their needs maximally.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adult individuals and couples that come in with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, etc., using cognitive behavioral therapy, elements of psychodynamic therapy, relational life therapy, and employing an existential approach to therapy in general. I offer an eclectic approach to therapy and work collaboratively with my clients to individualize our work together to meet their needs maximally.
You’ve worked hard to hold it all together. From the outside, people see someone capable, reliable, and strong. But inside, it’s a different story anxiety that won’t quiet down, guilt that lingers, relationships that leave you feeling unseen, and exhaustion from carrying so much for so long. You’ve done your best to push through, but lately the cracks are showing, and the strategies that once helped aren’t working anymore. It feels heavy to keep managing it all on your own, and you’re longing for real, lasting change.
You’ve worked hard to hold it all together. From the outside, people see someone capable, reliable, and strong. But inside, it’s a different story anxiety that won’t quiet down, guilt that lingers, relationships that leave you feeling unseen, and exhaustion from carrying so much for so long. You’ve done your best to push through, but lately the cracks are showing, and the strategies that once helped aren’t working anymore. It feels heavy to keep managing it all on your own, and you’re longing for real, lasting change.
Are you a chronic giver or caretaker who feels internally overwhelmed, depleted, and stuck? People-pleasing, perfectionism, overachieving, and the inability to say "no" can lead to burnout, disconnecting you from your true self. I support overfunctioning adults carrying the impact of early emotional neglect and relational trauma. If you feel responsible for others but are unsure of who you are beneath the surface, our therapy can help you reclaim yourself. Together, we will untangle old patterns, reconnect you with your body & inner wisdom, creating a sense of security for greater freedom, truth, & empowerment in your choices.
Are you a chronic giver or caretaker who feels internally overwhelmed, depleted, and stuck? People-pleasing, perfectionism, overachieving, and the inability to say "no" can lead to burnout, disconnecting you from your true self. I support overfunctioning adults carrying the impact of early emotional neglect and relational trauma. If you feel responsible for others but are unsure of who you are beneath the surface, our therapy can help you reclaim yourself. Together, we will untangle old patterns, reconnect you with your body & inner wisdom, creating a sense of security for greater freedom, truth, & empowerment in your choices.
Life can be stressful at times. On the outside, it may seem like you have it all together. Yet on the inside, you may feel trapped in a web of worry, frustration, sadness, or insecurity. Whether you’re faced with a life-changing event, a loss, or struggling with daily life stressors that overwhelm you, just know that you don't have to feel alone. I will provide you with a judgement-free space so that you may openly discuss your feelings and feel heard. My focus is to help you learn positive coping skills to manage anxiety, stress, loss, sadness, life transitions, improve your self-confidence, and set healthy boundaries for yourself.
Life can be stressful at times. On the outside, it may seem like you have it all together. Yet on the inside, you may feel trapped in a web of worry, frustration, sadness, or insecurity. Whether you’re faced with a life-changing event, a loss, or struggling with daily life stressors that overwhelm you, just know that you don't have to feel alone. I will provide you with a judgement-free space so that you may openly discuss your feelings and feel heard. My focus is to help you learn positive coping skills to manage anxiety, stress, loss, sadness, life transitions, improve your self-confidence, and set healthy boundaries for yourself.
I have been practicing for over a decade treating individuals with Anger, Trauma, Addiction, Adolescent Issues, Gender & Sexuality Issues, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Parenting, Self-Esteem, and Peer Relationships. My training includes extensive work in a Hospital Based Intensive Outpatient Program, a Non-Profit Family Counseling Center, a Non-Public Behavioral School for students with chronic mental illness, and Private Practice. I am versed in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Jungian Therapy, and Multicultural Therapy.
I have been practicing for over a decade treating individuals with Anger, Trauma, Addiction, Adolescent Issues, Gender & Sexuality Issues, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Parenting, Self-Esteem, and Peer Relationships. My training includes extensive work in a Hospital Based Intensive Outpatient Program, a Non-Profit Family Counseling Center, a Non-Public Behavioral School for students with chronic mental illness, and Private Practice. I am versed in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Jungian Therapy, and Multicultural Therapy.
In counseling, I will listen and support you throughout the depths of your personal winter and will help you find the invincible summer that lies within. There are times in life when we all struggle, but working together we can turn your struggles into transition points for personal growth. My approach is eclectic and always designed to meet my client's individual needs.
In counseling, I will listen and support you throughout the depths of your personal winter and will help you find the invincible summer that lies within. There are times in life when we all struggle, but working together we can turn your struggles into transition points for personal growth. My approach is eclectic and always designed to meet my client's individual needs.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, stuck, or like you’re constantly trying to hold it all together, you’re not alone. I work with clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, family struggles, women’s issues, and big life changes. My goal is to offer a safe, supportive space where you can breathe, reflect, and begin to heal. Together, we’ll find practical ways to manage what feels overwhelming and help you reconnect with your resilience and sense of self.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, stuck, or like you’re constantly trying to hold it all together, you’re not alone. I work with clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, family struggles, women’s issues, and big life changes. My goal is to offer a safe, supportive space where you can breathe, reflect, and begin to heal. Together, we’ll find practical ways to manage what feels overwhelming and help you reconnect with your resilience and sense of self.
Maybe you’ve been asking yourself, “Am I broken?” “What’s wrong with me?” You’re stuck between unbearable emotions and trying to maintain control…But it’s not working. You're likely having overpowering emotions of intense anxiety, depression, or rage. Holding on to trauma is crippling. When left unattended it can start tearing away at your physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual life. Are you or your spouse experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, adolescence, or adulthood? I invite you to a safe space where you can feel at ease to begin looking at where these difficulties began.
Maybe you’ve been asking yourself, “Am I broken?” “What’s wrong with me?” You’re stuck between unbearable emotions and trying to maintain control…But it’s not working. You're likely having overpowering emotions of intense anxiety, depression, or rage. Holding on to trauma is crippling. When left unattended it can start tearing away at your physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual life. Are you or your spouse experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, adolescence, or adulthood? I invite you to a safe space where you can feel at ease to begin looking at where these difficulties began.
Hola and welcome Do you constantly question yourself and doubt your feelings and life decisions? Are you a survivor of narcissistic abuse or unhealthy relationships? Believe it or not, those unhealthy relationships correlate with how you view yourself and those around you. Let's work together to break free from barriers and get you to live the best version of yourself! My name is Brenda Cisneros, and my personal experiences and background have ignited my passion for supporting adult women of color (WOC) who have survived relationship trauma.
Hola and welcome Do you constantly question yourself and doubt your feelings and life decisions? Are you a survivor of narcissistic abuse or unhealthy relationships? Believe it or not, those unhealthy relationships correlate with how you view yourself and those around you. Let's work together to break free from barriers and get you to live the best version of yourself! My name is Brenda Cisneros, and my personal experiences and background have ignited my passion for supporting adult women of color (WOC) who have survived relationship trauma.
Most of my clients come to me when they’ve tried other forms of therapy and are still struggling with anxiety, panic and overwhelm. Talk therapy can help, but it often doesn’t solve the issue. That’s because nervous system dysregulation is not in your mind, it’s in your body! In other words, we can’t fix unconscious states by thinking or talking about them. We need more.
Most of my clients come to me when they’ve tried other forms of therapy and are still struggling with anxiety, panic and overwhelm. Talk therapy can help, but it often doesn’t solve the issue. That’s because nervous system dysregulation is not in your mind, it’s in your body! In other words, we can’t fix unconscious states by thinking or talking about them. We need more.
They say grief comes in waves, but you’re not riding waves—you’re being pulled under. You wake up gasping, memories slamming into you like concrete. You’re exhausted from pretending you’re okay, from people telling you to ‘move on’ while you’re barely holding it together. Whether you’re mourning a person, a relationship, or the life you thought you’d have—this pain is real. You keep moving forward, but nothing seems to be working. You don’t have to face it alone. Together, we can find air, even in the darkest waters.
They say grief comes in waves, but you’re not riding waves—you’re being pulled under. You wake up gasping, memories slamming into you like concrete. You’re exhausted from pretending you’re okay, from people telling you to ‘move on’ while you’re barely holding it together. Whether you’re mourning a person, a relationship, or the life you thought you’d have—this pain is real. You keep moving forward, but nothing seems to be working. You don’t have to face it alone. Together, we can find air, even in the darkest waters.
Do you feel like you are walking on eggshells all the time and find yourself overthinking everything? You spend so much time trying to please others that you do not even know what you want anymore…and forget decision making! Every task takes so long you dread starting anything. Your to do list is getting longer and you feel angry and irritated with everyone. You feel people take advantage of you. You do not trust your own feelings, so you have given up even trying to ask for what you want. Even in the few times you express anger to someone, you find them talking you out of it. You wonder why you brought up the issue at all.
Do you feel like you are walking on eggshells all the time and find yourself overthinking everything? You spend so much time trying to please others that you do not even know what you want anymore…and forget decision making! Every task takes so long you dread starting anything. Your to do list is getting longer and you feel angry and irritated with everyone. You feel people take advantage of you. You do not trust your own feelings, so you have given up even trying to ask for what you want. Even in the few times you express anger to someone, you find them talking you out of it. You wonder why you brought up the issue at all.
I have counseled adults, teens, children and families for over 20 years. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief/loss, and anger management; children/teens with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, ADHD, disruptive behavior, anger management, social skills training, effects of divorce; parents/families with improving communication skills, co-parenting their children, and helping blended families.
I have counseled adults, teens, children and families for over 20 years. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief/loss, and anger management; children/teens with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, ADHD, disruptive behavior, anger management, social skills training, effects of divorce; parents/families with improving communication skills, co-parenting their children, and helping blended families.
Are you tired of feeling stuck in painful patterns - in your relationship or within yourself? Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Whether you are navigating a conflict with a partner, feeling disconnected, or simply fed up with the same arguments, you are not alone - and things can change. I work with individuals and couples who are ready to stop the pain and do the real work of transformation.
Are you tired of feeling stuck in painful patterns - in your relationship or within yourself? Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Whether you are navigating a conflict with a partner, feeling disconnected, or simply fed up with the same arguments, you are not alone - and things can change. I work with individuals and couples who are ready to stop the pain and do the real work of transformation.
I authored the book, "Attachment-Based Strategies to Improve Self-Esteem..." in 2013. I am here for you and your family to achieve positive results and feel better quickly so that you can continue to have the relationships in your life that you desire and also need.
I authored the book, "Attachment-Based Strategies to Improve Self-Esteem..." in 2013. I am here for you and your family to achieve positive results and feel better quickly so that you can continue to have the relationships in your life that you desire and also need.
Hi there! I am Selina, and I am a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My expertise is working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. My focus as a therapist is to empower my clients to feel in control of their lives and have self-confidence to make positive life changes. I work collaboratively with my clients in creating goals and helping guide them with kindness and compassion. Working with families my goal is to improve communication and foster healthy relationships within the family system.
Hi there! I am Selina, and I am a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My expertise is working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. My focus as a therapist is to empower my clients to feel in control of their lives and have self-confidence to make positive life changes. I work collaboratively with my clients in creating goals and helping guide them with kindness and compassion. Working with families my goal is to improve communication and foster healthy relationships within the family system.
Consultas disponibles en espanol. Currently taking new clients. Are you going through a major life transition? A survivor of a traumatic experience? You are not alone and you can heal! I offer a free fifteen-minute phone consultation where together we can explore your goals and my experience. My name is Myrna, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I currently provide counseling services to adolescents and adults who mostly present with trauma, anxiety and depression. Please click on my website link to view my availability and schedule our first session.
Consultas disponibles en espanol. Currently taking new clients. Are you going through a major life transition? A survivor of a traumatic experience? You are not alone and you can heal! I offer a free fifteen-minute phone consultation where together we can explore your goals and my experience. My name is Myrna, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I currently provide counseling services to adolescents and adults who mostly present with trauma, anxiety and depression. Please click on my website link to view my availability and schedule our first session.
If you often feel overwhelmed by past experiences or find it difficult to connect with yourself and others, you’re not alone. My approach is to help you understand the reasons behind your emotions and to guide you in discovering tools that support meaningful change. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families facing a range of mental health challenges related to trauma, and I’m here to support you in understanding how those experiences continue to shape your life and relationships today.
If you often feel overwhelmed by past experiences or find it difficult to connect with yourself and others, you’re not alone. My approach is to help you understand the reasons behind your emotions and to guide you in discovering tools that support meaningful change. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families facing a range of mental health challenges related to trauma, and I’m here to support you in understanding how those experiences continue to shape your life and relationships today.
Everyone experiences, at one time or another, difficulty interacting with others and coping with stressful events. We guide you through your challenges, assist you in relieving your stresses, and support you through your enlightenment process to ultimately solve your problems on your own and achieve your goals. "All negative emotions are caused by a disruption in the body's energy system" -- this is the foundation we incorporate in our work. We blend psychotherapy, spiritual beliefs, and Eastern philosophies to work toward healing, working with the entire person's energy system.
Everyone experiences, at one time or another, difficulty interacting with others and coping with stressful events. We guide you through your challenges, assist you in relieving your stresses, and support you through your enlightenment process to ultimately solve your problems on your own and achieve your goals. "All negative emotions are caused by a disruption in the body's energy system" -- this is the foundation we incorporate in our work. We blend psychotherapy, spiritual beliefs, and Eastern philosophies to work toward healing, working with the entire person's energy system.
My background includes working with individuals who needed support when faced with depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis, trauma, addictive behaviors, codependency, domestic violence, grief & loss, life transitions, and interpersonal relationship issues. In addition to my being a clinical Psychotherapist, I am providing Life Coaching support. Life coaches help the clients they work with focus on identifying and moving towards personal and, at times, professional goals. Through focused coaching support, clients can learn healthy and helpful ways of navigating through challenges in creating a life they feel excited about.
My background includes working with individuals who needed support when faced with depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis, trauma, addictive behaviors, codependency, domestic violence, grief & loss, life transitions, and interpersonal relationship issues. In addition to my being a clinical Psychotherapist, I am providing Life Coaching support. Life coaches help the clients they work with focus on identifying and moving towards personal and, at times, professional goals. Through focused coaching support, clients can learn healthy and helpful ways of navigating through challenges in creating a life they feel excited about.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.