Therapists in Riverside, CA

Are you sad, worried, stressed or anxious? Have you experienced trauma? Are you overwhelmed as a partner, parent or caregiver? Don’t keep trying to do it alone. We’ll explore where grief and loss, parenting, or the challenges life has thrown you might be showing up in how you’re feeling. Maybe you’ve moved from a different state or country and are trying to cope with the Southern California way of life. I understand that adjustment, and how hard it can be to adapt to new expectations and getting comfortable with a different language because I’ve done it myself.

Welcome to my practice. I have about 15 years of clinical experience and have been featured on NBC/KCAL/HLN as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.

I’m an engaged, compassionate, experienced therapist who challenges my clients to lead more conscious and engaged lives. My goal is to help you learn more about yourself, find the inner strength to make difficult changes and be more present. I offer a blend of talk therapy with visualization, and mindfulness approaches. I have helped many clients recover from difficult life challenges to live more productive and fulfilling lives. Therapy is more than just working through the problems that are in front of us, it involves learning about ourselves, clarifying our values, developing the courage to make difficult changes .

Do you often feel alone, like you don’t belong, and/or disconnected from friends and family? Do you feel a void in yourself, your life, or with your loved ones? This feeling can often be a sign of emotional disconnect from oneself. Developing a relationship with yourself is the first step toward feeling connected to others. Often there can be a block or obstacle to relating to yourself which needs to be removed before being able to feel connected. This block or obstacle often develops from experiences in life which may be obvious or not so obvious. That is where I can help.

My greatest passion is performing my duties as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I feel honored working with clients who seek mental health treatment. I serve adults, adolescents, and children, with proficiency in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to, individual, group, family and child therapy. I utilize active listening, validation, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. My work is focussed, goal directed, purpose and problem centered, offering support, warmth, caring, and deep regard for clients' rights and potentials for change. I accept Medicare and MediCal/IEHP insurance. Additionally, I accept private insurance - Blue Cross, CHIPA, Value Options, MHN, Aetna, TriCAre, etc.

Fog, Heavy Rain, Snow and Smoke are all elements that can impair ones visibility. Well how about chaos, emotional instability, anxiety, depression, clutter, stress? While it's true heavy rain and dense fog can cloud our physical vision; environmental, behavioral and chemical stressors can cloud our mental visibility. My name is Mabel (May-Bell) and it is my goal and mission for you to become emotionally and mentally healthy while learning effective tools you can apply to every day life’s challenges as you encounter them.

Life can be complicated, and you may find yourself feeling confused, anxious, or depressed, You may be experiencing difficulty with your spouse or partner, a child or teen, phase of life changes, or the loss of a loved one and your world feels upside down, it is during these times that you could use someone to talk to, listen non-judgmentally, compassionately and with understanding - instilling hope and healing. My hope is to assist you in discovering your strengths with a deeper self awareness and self acceptance.

Are you struggling with any of the following?: panic,anxiety, constant conflict, lack of closeness in your relationships, depression, trauma, worries that hit you the second you wake-up, trouble setting limits, saying "no" in your job or personal life, bad habits, addictions... Is it hard to express yourself or be assertive? Are you losing sleep over recent or upcoming life changes or are you ready to make some positive new changes but don't know where to start? If your answer to any of these is "yes" then I can help with solutions that are best for you.

One of the most challenging aspects of life is developing and maintaining good and healthy relationships. If you are having difficulties in relationships with a spouse, child, parent, or sibling you are not alone. You may think communication is the source of your problems, but the cause is often much deeper than that.

I offer clients a supportive, caring environment to identify solutions for growth and well-being. I specialize in psychotherapy for children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families to navigate life challenges. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor with you, setting the course to achieve your identified goals.

Depression. Stress. Anxiety. Grief. These are just some of the everyday battles individuals fight on a daily basis. Seeking therapy in order to address these hardships and regain happiness in your life is the first step.

I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on NBC, KCAL, HLN, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.

My goal in therapy is to meet you where you are and create a safe space so you can get to where you want to be. I collaborate with each person as they attempt to identify, manage and eliminate feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, and helplessness. It's difficult to live your best life when you constantly feel depressed, anxious, and do not feel heard or understood. At Compassion Compass, we work together to develops strategies, solutions, skills, and resources so that you can take your life back and live richly.

Most of your life has been spent stuck in one-sided conversations with your inner critic or critical loved ones. You have become far too comfortable with your negative thoughts defining you. You ask yourself why you continue to seek out external validation as you feel embarrassed you don't know how to reassure yourself. You are met with disappointment as you continue down a path of poor self-esteem, shame, and not liking yourself very much. If this has become habitual, you owe it to yourself to make therapy a standard in your self-care routine.

I offer free confidential initial consultation.

Do you have your emotions, or do they have you? Depression, anxiety, fear of abandonment, recurrent relationship problems, low self-esteem/self-hatred, substances...Any of this sound familiar? My focus is on trauma and early attachment injuries. I work with teenagers and adults, especially people with disabilities (including Deaf and hard of hearing) and international aid workers/expats. My clients want to connect with their authentic selves, free of the gunk from the past, so they can get out there and live for real, in touch with their emotions but not ruled by them. All abilities, races, creeds, sexual and gender identities.

My interest is in helping others identify and resolve issues that are interfering in feeling fulfilled and confident in their daily lives. If you struggle in relationships, feeling successful in your work, or staying focused on your goals, talk to me

Hello, I am Jennifer Rodriguez, a Licensed psychotherapist. My background and experience is helping individuals with complex trauma, depression and anxiety. My interested in reproductive health counseling began when I learned I had my own struggles with infertility. I began to do my own research, courses, and get informed. My focus of treatment is helping individuals find ways to cope through assisted reproductive treatment and life after.

We are committed to providing comprehensive treatment to clients in a manner that considers, not only the troubling behavior or concern, but rather, explores the pathway that clients traveled long before they arrived at their present destination. You may have experienced negative behaviors or responses and felt as though you lacked control over what occurred. You may have approached each day with good intentions only to find yourself repeating a pattern of behavior, without understanding why you can't seem to get it right. Each day, you wake up seeking a new reality and positive outcomes, but the cycle continues. Call us today!