Therapists in Santa Clarita, CA

As a Relationship Specialist the first relationship I want my clients to look at is the relationship with themselves. Depression, Self Esteem Issues, Marital Conflict and even grief, are often a sign that you are truly on the search for who you are in this world. Whether you are a newly divorced adult, a couple striving to understand each other or a teen searching for self esteem, if you don't look within, you can never find your way to happiness. I offer Individual, Joint and Group Counseling. Currently I have openings in my Women's Group, My Couples Communication Group and my Divorce Group.

How do you know you're healing? You have already taken the first step. I will guide you with creating empowerment and the confidence needed to overcome any of life's struggles. In my practice with children, I utilize sand tray play and art therapy to assist with building resilience and coping skills. Some of my passions include working with families and providing a safe place to open up allowing the family to feel whole again.

Four years ago I began working with professional athletes and traumatic brain injuries. This opened a huge door for me to understanding that there are many un-diagnosed brain injuries in the US resulting not just from professional sports, but car accidents, bicycle accidents, falls, and a wide assortment of ways in which children, adolescents, and adults receive a blow to the head. Our brains are much more fragile than previously understood. Be aware: chronic pain, chronic fatigue, constant headaches, brain fog, dizziness, loss of balance, poor memory, sensitivity to light/sound, poor sleep patterns, depression/anxiety.

At some point in our lives, we are all challenged by a particular event or ongoing circumstance. Sometimes, the challenge becomes significant enough to impair the way you function. This impairment can show up in your life through anxiety, depression, self-destructive behavior, or another way which diminishes the quality of your life. Whether this has been ongoing for you, or has just begun, my goal is to work with you as a team to rediscover and enhance your coping skills.

I am a licensed doctor of clinical psychology (Ph.D. from USC), working in SCV for over 30 years. I love people and it has always been my dream to help them achieve the ability to handle their lives in the most satisfying way. We are all human. We all have our own struggles. We experience depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, or simply difficult transitions in life. It is important to know that no one is forever "sick," no relationship ever "broken," or anyone for that matter who is beyond repair. Together, I will work with you (or your loved one) through the issues that have brought you into therapy.

Are you struggling with issues related to anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, depression? Navigating life can sometimes present many obstacles, and there comes a time when we need the support from a Therapist to help cope with many of life's challenges.

Even the strongest people need help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. You may have noticed that you have been experiencing problems sleeping, problems in your relationships or problems functioning at work. Everyone has hurdles to overcome that sometimes include being weighed down by self-doubt, shame, worry, loneliness and only seeing what you did wrong. You may ask yourself “how can I continue like this”, well you don’t have to. It is possible to change and love your life.

I offer counseling to individuals of all ages related to school, learning and behavior, school phobia, ADHD, college and career. I utilize a cognitive behavioral approach in counseling to assist the individual to learn to cope and make changes. I provide comprehensive Psychoeducational testing to identify learning needs and develop recommendations for home, school and student to maximize learning potential ($3500.). I offer School Neuropsychological Assessments to diagnose ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Traumatic Brain Injury.

There are so many stressors that can affect our daily lives from things that happened a long time ago to current problems. I help support you in working through those stressors in order to make changes and work through difficult emotions caused by depression, anxiety, marital and family issues, and traumatic experiences. I work from the view that you are the expert in your life, and I’m here to support and guide you. I can help you work on changing negative thinking that is keeping you stuck and build on the strengths you already have. I believe that anyone can make changes if they are motivated and stick with the process.

How I can help: The way we see the world and the people in it changes depending on our wellness. It can mean the difference between being a purposeful parent, an engaged employee, a supportive partner, a better friend or being a happy individual! Where I can help: I help people learn which version of the future you want to move towards. I help you see the possibilities and with each step you’ll find that this future is in fact feasible. Together, we’ll create obtainable goals to move you towards a well-balanced life.

I look forward to working with you to navigate your life situation whether you are unable to move forward due to a significant loss or an anxiety provoking experience that was recent or in the past. I believe in using therapy for a defined period of time with the goal of regaining a sense of joy and purpose in life.

Life is hard. In this fast paced world we rarely take time to take care of ourselves. We end up exhausted and unhappy, feeling alone in our struggles. If you’re reading this it means you’re thinking of making a change and I’m here to help guide you and support you. With over 28 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and children I provide a warm and nonjudgmental place, helping clients to tap into their strengths, understand and express their emotions, and accept and love themselves.

Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety or anger, these emotions can impact all areas of your life (including your relationships, work, peace of mind) and prevent you from being your best self. As your provider, my goal is to give you the tools to reach your personal goals and process and cope better with life circumstances in a non-judgmental and therapeutic environment. When you make a change, everything around you is forced to change how it reacts to you and that is how therapy becomes a powerful process.

I'm a licensed psychologist and a marriage therapist. I have a specialty practice in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I hold a diplomate from the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists and I'm registered with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. All this fades into the background when I am with my patients. What matters is understanding and connecting with the person in front of me. I treat adults and adolescents who are mature enough to participate in talk therapy. My work is primarily with individuals and marital couples, but I also work with whole family systems when it is appropriate.

Life can have its challenges. Time can be tasking. Every season has a change. You have your life, you have your strength, you can do many things and you do not not have to persevere alone. As a therapist, I am here for you. I can see your strength, I am amazed by your potential, and I can guide you through this time of your life.

We all have times where we can use a little help with challenges in our lives. "How you look at it is pretty much how you'll see it." ~ Rasheed Ogunlaru