Out of Network Therapists in Santa Clarita, CA

Your past pain is real and it is common for that past pain to hurt in the present. You don't have to "just accept it". I have success working with clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, domestic abuse, maternal mental health issues, family discord, and also have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and families. My clients trust that I can help them over come whatever their challenges are. One of my passions is Prenatal Bonding and psychology, enhancing the bond between mother and child to improve birth outcomes and reduce difficulty in delivery.

Your life is not a problem to be solved. Rather, it’s a journey I hope to give you the courage to compassionately face and savor. My hope in our collaboration is to help you achieve greater psychological flexibility. I have had success working with creative people looking to heal their wounds without losing the edge that fuels creativity. I help people navigate depression, anxiety, relational issues, life transitions, men’s issues, artists struggling to find their creative voice, social anxiety, and self-acceptance. I work from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy framework, which works across a wide variety of issues and concerns.

"It takes courage and inner strength to change from what is known and comfortable to something which is new and fresh. That which is unknown often contains our greater potential. To seek our potential by visiting change is the path of true greatness. Such action brings great favor and untold blessings." When you are ready to embark on this journey, allow me to encourage you. I will support and guide you towards your desired goal, by helping you realize your own great potential. Everything you need is Within YOU, I will help you see that.

Do you feel like you are not living up to your full potential? Does the fear of what others think about you keep you from accomplishing your dreams and goals? Do you want greater clarity on what the future will look like and how to get there? Often times we experience anxiety and depression because we know what we want from life, but we are often afraid to take steps forward because we are unsure of how to get to where we need to go. My goal as a therapist is to help you discover clarity for your life. We will also work on articulating goals in order to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.

Too often, we feel we are surviving rather than thriving. Do you feel stuck in grief or loss, or that your anxiety is running the show? Are your relationships painful or not satisfying?Also-Parenting is hard! Maybe you're a new parent and it isn't what you expected, or even hoped for. Nobody tells you about the postpartum experience -that internal voice in your head that is constantly critiquing the new role of motherhood you're taking on, mourning the version of yourself you once were. Not to mention the pain that comes with a birth plan gone wrong. If you're mothering without your own mother, that also comes with real challenges.

Imagine you are walking around carrying a backpack full of bricks. Now imagine lessening that load. Together we can begin taking away those bricks so life feels less heavy and easier to manage. I want you to feel that you have a safe space where you can express your feelings, thoughts and needs in an environment where you feel truly understood and supported. Collaboratively we can unpack the root causes of your distress and help you find successful ways to cope with life’s difficult challenges.

Are you looking for a compassionate therapist with over 20 years experience? Are you suffering from painful anxiety, anger or sadness? I am positive, nonthreatening and yet active in helping you feel better. Through my personal and professional experiences, I have learned many styles and techniques to help you transform pain into personal growth. I am compassionate and supportive as I help you improve your life! I have struggled with many of the same issues which helps me relate and provide better treatment to you. See my other website: EmergeFromAnger.com.

You want to be listened to--really heard. You are sick and tired of conflict that creates lonely distance between you and your partner. You would like fewer angry moments and more times when you feel close and connected to your partner. You want the tools and skills to have RESPECTFUL conflict conversations that bring you closer. You are ready to grow, if only someone really understood you and had the expertise to coach both of you each step of the way. You may be feeling discouraged: "We've tried everything." So you want couples therapy rooted in solid research and a therapist who tailors it to your unique situation.

Are you stuck in a never ending cycle of stress, worry, anxiety, and depression? Maybe you feel lost, hopeless, and out of touch with yourself. Are you dissatisfied with your relationship or disconnected from your partner and feel like no matter what you do, the issues never get resolved? Have you run out of ideas for dealing with your child or teen's behavior issues? Are you co-parenting or divorced and need support as you navigate parenting with a former partner? Life’s challenges and mental health struggles can feel hopeless and overwhelming and dealing with them all on our own can be so isolating.

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.

Often, we struggle with comprehending the nameless emotions that fight to surface in the every day. I will hold a safe and non-judgmental space for you where we can better understand the nature of your confusion and suffering. My approach is gentle but straight-forward, with the collaborative nature of the therapeutic process at the forefront of our sessions. I feel that sometimes our actions, though they may begin as protective coping skills, become destructive over time. I wish to help you reshape those impulses into healthier coping mechanisms that enhance your relationship to the world and yourself.

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.

Would you like more from your marriage? Desiring a deeper connection and more understanding? Would you like to know how to resolve your differences in a way that strengthens your relationship? Are you wanting to deepen your friendship with your spouse? After years of marriage, many couples find themselves wondering how they got off track. This is common and there are reasons why this happens. I can help you reconnect with your spouse, learn to communicate better, and solve your problems together. Don't settle for a disconnected or stuck marriage another day. I can help!

With over 10 years of experience in the treatment of trauma, Lynda approaches her clients with both a sense of optimism as well as practical experience. Infusing hope, joy and a sense of mindfulness into every session, Lynda encourages clients to see the best in themselves as well as in others. Specializing in depression (including postpartum), anxiety, couples therapy and the challenges inherent in building healthy, long term individuals and families in this day and age. Lynda supports her clients in navigating the day to day terrain that can derail relationships while holding true to high values.

Are you feeling stuck, confused, or in pain? Life can be difficult and confusing; it can be helpful to have someone to guide you in utilizing your strengths and gaining skills to navigate life more effectively. I offer clients a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to work together on getting you "unstuck." I work well with clients who have issues with anxiety or have experienced traumatic events. I have a lot of experience and passion for working with clients who identify as LGBTQ and/or are in the arts. I work primarily from an empathetic, relational approach and can incorporate EMDR and DBT into our work as well.

Have you tried traditional talk therapy but found something was missing? I provide psychotherapy to individuals utilizing a holistic approach that incorporates the mind and the body. As a trauma informed Therapist, I use Somatic Experiencing a gentle body- based approach to processing trauma with an emphasis on psychoeducation of the brain, nervous system regulation, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy. Using an integrative approach, treatment is customized to meet you individual needs,

Establishing a trusting relationship and working collaboratively with our clients is our primary goal. My name is Samantha Markman and I have hand selected a team of excellent therapists with various specialties. We strive to create a therapeutic space of comfort and support, as we work with you to explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking. We work with a wide range of clients that are dealing with various issues including depression, anxiety, infidelity, postpartum issues, addictive behaviors, LGBT issues, eating disorders, codependency, grief and loss, life transitions, and various types of trauma.