Therapists in University, Riverside, CA

Hi. My name is Edmond Otis, and I'm a licensed therapist with 27 years of professional experience. I focus on helping clients who are experiencing a wide range of challenges including; stress and anxiety, relationship problems, performance, motivation, self-esteem, lack of confidence, career difficulties, and other related issues.

Negative experiences are difficult to let go. I know this from the lives I’ve been privileged to be a part of through my work, and my own personal occurrences. They can bother us now, and worry us. They can hold us back in the future. This is not something we have to learn to be okay with and accept. Reaching out for support can be difficult and I want you to know that your efforts are not overlooked. It demonstrates your strengths. I am honored that you are reaching out to me so that you don't have to experience what you're going through alone.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression? Is it keeping you from doing the things that you love and functioning the way that you want to? Is it creeping up on you when you least expect? Or are life's struggles too hard to carry on your shoulders, too much to keep on going? At times, these issues are there and intended for us to process through, to overcome the challenges and know how to have coping skills and tools to battle them again in the future. Trauma is no different, and as it holds you back from doing the things you love, learn how to stop that cycle, and take control of it.

Change is difficult. It takes courage, strength, and commitment to want to improve your life. Whether you are wanting to make behavioral, , emotional, spiritual, interpersonal, or health-related changes, I will help you explore these issues in depth. I am a generalist who works with adults and adolescents related to issues of depression, anxiety, and panic insomnia,, PTSD, anger, relationships, parenting, and many other concerns. I consider it an honor to journey with you as you strive to improve yourself, your life and your relationships.

Helping children, adolescents, and their families is important to me. Having spent 17 years working with children in educational settings, I understand the struggles families face when dealing with behavioral and social issues, poor academic performance, learning disabilities, and mental health issues. Families may be faced with unexpected challenges such as loss of a loved one, loss of a job, or divorce. Not being able to help your child or teen with problems they face, or not being able to bring your family together as a loving unit can be frustrating and disheartening as a parent.

We as human beings are impacted by the experiences of our lives even from before birth to present. Sometimes, some of these experiences are so destructive that make us feel trapped, without knowing what to do. In turn, these feelings negatively alter the way we relate to others and ourselves and produce symptoms of depression; anxiety; insecurity; panic attacks; and compulsive, controlling, aggressive or abusive behaviors. All these symptoms are defensive reactions and indicative that something, deep inside us is not well and that we need help.

I value the importance of creating a safe, supportive and collaborative environment to help facilitate personal growth and healing from the overwhelming challenges we sometimes face in life. Pain is part of our human experience. However, suffering does not have to be. My focus is to provide my clients with practical and effective interventions that are tailored to their specific needs. My clinical practice is highly informed by principles of neuroscience, interpersonal neurobiology and evidenced based psychological interventions. My aim is to assist, encourage and empower my clients on their path forward in reaching their goals.

As a Christian therapist, the well-being of you and your family is very important to me. Over the past 35+ years of counseling I have seen a variety of conditions that harm individuals and their relationships. Though these issues can be painful and complex, there are basic underlying principles, that when properly grasped, unleash healing that lasts a lifetime. This kind of healing does not begin with psychological tools and techniques, but with changes in the heart that only God can create. For this reason, letting go of unforgiveness, fear and pride is essential to healing that lasts.

I have helped my clients to address relationship challenges, career stresses and transitions, depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and the effects of past trauma. Among others, I work with individuals facing tough transitions, grappling with questions about identity and purpose, suffering grief or loss, or struggling in their relationships. In our first session we will talk about what brings you to therapy, and together develop a plan that directly addresses your needs. My style is non judgmental and interactive, providing a safe place where you can heal, gain insight, and together we'll make way for growth.

I am a generalist who works with adult clients on a variety of different issues including depression, insomnia, anxiety and panic, PTSD, anger, relationships, parenting, and many other concerns. I also conduct bariatric and spinal cord stimulator pre-surgical evaluations.

Life happens! Have you been having problems in your life but don't know where to turn? Have you thought about seeking help but scared of the experience or judgement? I am here to tell you its okay to not be okay and I am here to assist you with getting on track to find your happiness again! Life is hard and you shouldn't have to face it alone.I look forward to getting started with you. I only take a limited number of clients at a time to provide as much support possible and to provide personalized treatment.

Do you feel trapped? Burdened by your thoughts, feelings, or memories? Do you feel like nobody understands you? You do not have to feel that way anymore. I can help you get free of these weights you carry. To a place where you no longer feel like you are “just getting through the day.” Into a life where you are not triggered by your past, agitated by your present, or terrified of your future. You do not have to suffer in silence any longer.