Therapists in San Dimas, CA

Are you tired of fighting the same battle with your child EVERY SINGLE DAY? What if the mornings or the evenings after school could be a little smoother? What if the report from your child’s teacher could be filled with praise instead of concern? At the end of the day kids are truly “little humans”. They have feelings like all the rest of us but unlike us adults they don’t have the ability to speak about their experiences as well as we do and therefore they yell, hit, cry, cut, and “whine” in an effort to best share where they are at.

Don't go another day with your pain. Perhaps you have reached a point in your life in which something has to change; the sadness, anger, confusion or depression have become too great a burden to carry. Perhaps you have been a victim of profound brokenness and long for healing and a brighter future.

I help women who are stressed, depressed, anxious or overwhelmed find ways to cope and feel better through individual clinical therapy and/or faith based counseling. Women as nurturers give a lot of themselves, and at times feel out of balance with the demands of life they carry. As a middle aged Christian therapist woman myself, I can relate and connect with these kinds of women’s issues. Sessions with me look like two women working together to get through the issues that bring you in. I use clinical approaches and/or faith based approaches to help you gain understanding and reach your breakthrough

Are you or a loved one struggling with being able to control worry or fear? Staying up all night and not being able to turn off your brain? Finding it difficult to enjoy life and being unable to cope with anxiety or stress? Are you spending more time alone? Noticing that little things annoy and frustrate you but don’t want to feel this way? Do you feel that your thoughts control you and take a toll on your quality of work or relationships? Have you been trying to manage anxiety on your own, and you are not getting better? Well, you are not alone and don’t have to figure it out yourself.

In Genesis 6-8, there was a great flood. The earth was covered with water and it seemed like all hope was lost. But then Noah sent out a dove to search for new life. That dove returned with an olive branch. That olive branch signified rebirth, new hope, new life. This is why I named my practice, Olive Branch Therapy. To remind you that there is an olive branch in your future. There is hope for you. Hope in your pain, hope in your struggle. I will hold out this hope for you until you can grasp your own olive branch once again.

I'm Chelsea, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP). I was a social worker for Child Protective Services for 10 years & worked at an in-patient psychiatric hospital. Currently, I'm a school psychologist & maintain a private practice - Blowfish Therapy Inc. Clients that tend to feel most comfortable with me are often able to connect or feel acceptance based on one the following areas or topics: LGBTQ+, Parenting, Millennials, Blended Families, Liberals, Potty Mouths, Self-Critics, Students, Sex, Use of humor, Sensitive Hearts. Reach out to see if I'd be a good fit for you!

The fact that you are here looking for someone to join with you and help navigate what is weighing on your mind is an import step. Feeling depressed, anxious, angry, or confused. Dealing with grief and loss of a loved one, or just stuck in some aspect of life? Tired of having what feels like the same arguments with your children or other loved ones, coworkers, or feeling unseen and unheard. Have a wound from the past that is not quite healed and impacting your relationships today? These are just some of the things that can rob you of your joy and peace, be it in moments or larger ongoing ways.

I am a caring professional with over 20 years of experience practicing psychotherapy. I believe everyone can achieve and deserves a happy and unencumbered life. Sometimes we need someone to listen and give feedback in a nurturing environment to get what we want and have the life we aspire to realize.

I use a combination of approaches: behavioral, CBT, solution-focused, person centered, and problem solving. I meet my clients were they are at and start building the therapeutic relationship form there. In working with my client's I am able to help them meet thier goals and decrease some of the symptoms that they are feeling.

Scott Kazarian is a specialist in Adoptions Therapy. As an adoptee Scott is sensitive to the complexities of adoption related issues and provides treatment and support to all members of the Adoption Constellation. In addition to working with adoptees and their families, Mr. Kazarian takes a depth approach in the treatment of anxiety, depression and self-esteem, and works towards healing and the integration of life experiences to assist clients with finding meaning and a functional purpose in life. He also works with children, teens and their families with behavioral and relationship issues, and facilitates groups for Parents, Children & Adolescents.

Welcome! Do you have a particular life obstacle you are trying to overcome? Perhaps you have been feeling down or anxious, maybe you feel “stuck” and overwhelmed with stress of life. Seeking help from a clinician can help put things into perspective and learn new skills to manage these feelings. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. We work collaboratively, to identify what you seek from therapy, develop a plan, and help you meet your goals.

To learn more about me, please visit www.blowfishtherapiyinc.com/about I am well-versed in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, trauma, abuse, suicidal ideations, attachment disorders, and stress. I feel it is important to also mention my passion for the LGBTQIA+ community. As a queer person myself, I value this community so deeply and feel honored each and every time I get to create a safe space for anyone within the community.

Hi! My name is Angela Castellanos and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I’ve been a therapist for 16 years, and have extensive training in trauma focused treatments for children and adults. From abuse related issues, to grief and loss, and adjusting after any trauma I’m experienced in supporting clients through. I assist clients in processing, sorting their feelings, and learning how to cope after anything life throws at them.