Therapists in Seal Beach, CA

My style is warm, down-to-earth, and creative. I try to do my best to provide a welcoming and safe environment for my patients to express themselves. I have a passion for working with patients who are seeking a meaningful life and see value in deepening their self-awareness. I take an integrative approach to treating patients, recognizing the individual needs of each person.

Do you feel trapped in overthinking, or having deep for or sadness hold you back in life? These struggles ripple through your relationships, affect your daily functioning, and prevent you form reaching your hopes and dreams. Longing for inner calmness, and the strength to rediscover your true self and reclaim your life. Together, we will work on your healing process, restoring your inner strength, and guiding you towards authentic joy and fulfillment. You deserve a life where challenges no longer hold you captive- a life in which you are able to go after the things that you enjoy without overthinking holding you back.

My name is Dr. Deginesh Worku or Dr. Dee. I’m a licensed mental health therapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, communication problems, trauma and life transitions ( e.g., adoption, immigration, divorce, loss, etc.) which can all cause overwhelming feelings leaving you unbalanced. I also specialize in cross-cultural / multicultural dynamics understanding the impact culture has on the way we navigate and process behaviors. I hope to create a supportive and safe environment to help you move towards your desired goals.

Let's begin a new journey on a path that YOU choose. Whether you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, or searching for deeper insight and personal growth, I seek to help you become the best version of yourself. I focus on building your self-awareness and insight because I believe that we have to intimately know ourselves in order to implement change successfully. Growth is not easy, immediate or painless, but it is well worth it as you begin to move closer to your most authentic, fulfilling life.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and hold a PhD in Somatic Psychology (body psychology). This unique combination of credentials facilitates a focus on clients' cognitive process as well as mind-body health. I work with a diverse client base including women, men, couples and gender-diverse individuals on relationship and sexuality issues. My treatment specialties include: recovery of sexual health after sexual trauma, sexless marriages/relationships, compulsive sexuality (often called "addiction") and non-traditional sexual expression including fetishes and redefining monogamy.

Are you feeling anxious about daily activities? Having a hard time getting things done or struggling in your relationships? Are you experiencing heightened emotional reactions or constant tension? Your struggles may have early-age roots and you’re beginning to wonder if the groups of symptoms you experience all have a common source. Trauma and life's hardships can have devastating impacts on your daily life. As a result, you may feel a struggle to get out of bed, or you may feel like you can't stop driving a hundred miles an hour. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to go through it alone. I'd be honored to work with you.

Hello! I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Major Depression, Social Anxiety, and Panic. Life stressors and mental health concerns can be tough, but you don't have to go at it alone. I offer a nonjudgmental, collaborative, solution-focused environment to help you overcome obstacles, decrease emotional distress, and improve your life. Feel welcome to contact me for a free 15min phone consultation to see if working with me feels like a good fit. My newest office is now open in Seal Beach! I accept Lyra insurance only.

We all have our own unique stories. However, we all share the human experience of facing challenges, difficulties, even trauma, in our lives. It is normal to feel fear, worry, sadness, or grief. But when overwhelming emotions or maladaptive behaviors interfere with our functioning, relationships and general well-being, seeking professional help can be the most significant step toward transforming your life. If you are struggling, know that you are not alone nor must you do so on your own. There is no shame in prioritizing mental health. It takes strength and courage to make this investment and commitment to yourself.

I AM HERE TO HELP YOU LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT TO BE LIVING AND MAKE THE DECISION TO DO JUST THAT TODAY. GRIEF AND LOSS, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, MARITAL DISCORD OR DISSATISFACTION, UNHAPPY, UNDER ACHIEVING OR PERFECTIONISTIC TEENAGERS ? Life happens, and there is a choice on how to react/respond to each and every stimulus. Either in Fear or Love. Acceptance is Peace/Resistance is Pain. I can provide the tools to achieve a healthier, happier, higher functioning, harmonious life. You and your family will leave my office with concrete techniques to implement immediately. I am passionate about my profession and honored to be of service.

Counseling can be a profoundly transformative experience if you have a counselor who makes you feel safe and understands the specific challenges you are facing. This is where I can help. I have specialized in the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, and anger for over 30 years. As a result, I have an incredible depth of knowledge and can help you address your issues quickly and efficiently. I also have dealt with an incredibly wide range of mental health concerns so I have the experience and skills to recognize and resolve any other concerns that might be underlying your identified problem as well.

You’ve spent years trying to make life make sense and to find where you fit in the world always feeling like an outsider, different from your family, or that you don’t belong. You bounce around from one hobby, friend group, or idea to another. Perhaps, your identity feels like it’s been chosen for you, and you’re ready to break free from expectations. Maybe you were praised your whole life for being a team player or high achiever in school or work, but the cost of that very thing has you full of stress and anxiety at home with partners, loved ones, and friends—seeking out external validation for shit you don’t really care about.

There is no one approach to psychotherapy that is right for everyone.  As your therapist, I will take a highly individualized approach to the work that we do by starting with a comprehensive approach to understanding your unique circumstances and goals.  My work is always guided by the  principles of a psychodynamic approach, is informed by a wide range of psychoanalytic theories and is grounded in the wisdom of somatic experiencing.

It hurts to feel disconnected from your partner, parent, or child. And sometimes the harder you both try to close that distance, the farther apart and more lonely you both end up feeling. Yet you keep using the same ineffective relationship strategies, because you don't know what else to do! Or maybe you just give up. If yours is like most relationships, you're already spending enough time and effort trying to make it work -- you're just spending it in the wrong way. I can help you redirect your efforts using an approach called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

I have extensive training in helping women navigate the challenges of pregnancy and motherhood, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Pregnancy and motherhood can be an incredibly transformative time in a woman's life, but they can also come with a range of challenges and stressors. I also specialize in working with adults going through major life transitions such as divorce, career changes, or loss of a loved one. These transitions can be overwhelming and stressful, and it's important to have the support of a trained therapist to help navigate the emotional ups and downs that come with change.

Gene Bohlmann is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years experience. He is in private practice sharing offices with Psychiatrists and other Mental Health Professionals, working with Individuals, Couples, and Families. He completed his Masters and Doctorate degrees in Psychology. He also completed a Certificate in Psychoanalytic Studies at the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute.

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or down? Life can be a rollercoaster, and it's tough when it starts affecting your relationships, work, school, or friendships. Maybe you're finding it hard to concentrate, or your anxiety is holding you back from reaching your goals. You might be struggling to connect with others or facing challenges in your personal and professional life. Together we will focus on your specific goals, whether it's building better relationships, finding confidence in your abilities, or finding balance and fulfillment in your daily life. You deserve to thrive, and I'm here to help you get there.

Now offering emergency Intensive Couples Counseling! I work well with individuals and couples who are seeking to learn more holistic ways to address their emotional and relational challenges whether they be family of origin issues, trauma, chronic illness, anxiety, or depression. My general frame work is that you cannot separate the body from the mind nor can you separate a person from their life time of experiences, therefore working with all of these systems is a highly effective way to improve happiness, decrease anxiety and stress, and increase coping skills to manage life with more ease and improved relationships.