Christian Therapists in Sun Valley, CA
Over the last 24 years, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families seeking mental health services. I am experienced in using Strength-Based, Solution-focused, and Faith-based approaches to help my clients reach their desired goals and increase healthy mental well-being. I am sensitive to my clients’ cultural backgrounds and use empathy, awareness, and listening skills to help them as they explore their struggles and challenges. Together, we find solutions and promote growth for mental clarity and a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Over the last 24 years, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families seeking mental health services. I am experienced in using Strength-Based, Solution-focused, and Faith-based approaches to help my clients reach their desired goals and increase healthy mental well-being. I am sensitive to my clients’ cultural backgrounds and use empathy, awareness, and listening skills to help them as they explore their struggles and challenges. Together, we find solutions and promote growth for mental clarity and a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
My name is Jose Ruvalcaba, and I am an LCSW practicing out of Los Angeles CA. My approach to therapy is very much focused on my client's strengths. Some of my main focus areas include depression, anxiety, grief, and stress management. My therapeutic approach is centered on the strengths and motivational factors of my clients. I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my sessions. Additionally, I incorporate motivational interviewing techniques in my practice. The majority of my work with clients is centered on symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief, stress management, and developmental trauma.
My name is Jose Ruvalcaba, and I am an LCSW practicing out of Los Angeles CA. My approach to therapy is very much focused on my client's strengths. Some of my main focus areas include depression, anxiety, grief, and stress management. My therapeutic approach is centered on the strengths and motivational factors of my clients. I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my sessions. Additionally, I incorporate motivational interviewing techniques in my practice. The majority of my work with clients is centered on symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief, stress management, and developmental trauma.
Welcome! My name is Angelique York, LCSW 14254. I use a collaborative approach which consists of a variety of therapy modalities, CBT, PST, and mindfulness. My specialties include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-doubt, identity issues, building relationships, workplace conflict, and boundary setting. My work is most effective using a combination of therapy modalities based on what my client is presenting. My collaborative approach includes problem-solving and solution-focused therapy, CBT, and mindfulness to provide therapy.
Welcome! My name is Angelique York, LCSW 14254. I use a collaborative approach which consists of a variety of therapy modalities, CBT, PST, and mindfulness. My specialties include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-doubt, identity issues, building relationships, workplace conflict, and boundary setting. My work is most effective using a combination of therapy modalities based on what my client is presenting. My collaborative approach includes problem-solving and solution-focused therapy, CBT, and mindfulness to provide therapy.
My name is Lindsey Leonard, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Los Angeles, California, providing therapy services to clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and couples, with a focus on addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, and stress-related symptoms. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to empower clients in navigating and improving their well-being.
My name is Lindsey Leonard, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Los Angeles, California, providing therapy services to clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and couples, with a focus on addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, and stress-related symptoms. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to empower clients in navigating and improving their well-being.
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Stress often highlights issues in our lives. It can also provide an opportunity to address these issues to improve our own functioning. The issues may be in our relationships or circumstances. I would love to partner with you in this journey of discovery and empowerment. My 25+ years of helping people like you makes me uniquely qualified to collaborate with you on this journey. I approach issues primarily from a CBT framework but also rely on an eclectic approach that matches the technique with your particular need. I work remotely to enable flexibility in scheduling. I also offer a Free 15 min consultation to ensure a good fit.
Stress often highlights issues in our lives. It can also provide an opportunity to address these issues to improve our own functioning. The issues may be in our relationships or circumstances. I would love to partner with you in this journey of discovery and empowerment. My 25+ years of helping people like you makes me uniquely qualified to collaborate with you on this journey. I approach issues primarily from a CBT framework but also rely on an eclectic approach that matches the technique with your particular need. I work remotely to enable flexibility in scheduling. I also offer a Free 15 min consultation to ensure a good fit.
I find myself drawn to working with individuals who may feel "stuck" but are ready to do the hard work of healing. This often includes people navigating addiction recovery who are working to rebuild their lives and relationships, and individuals struggling with anxiety or depression who feel like they're wearing masks in their daily lives.
My ideal clients are those who may have tried therapy before but felt misunderstood or rushed through their healing process. They're looking for someone who won't pathologize their struggles but will sit with them through the difficult emotions and help them discover their own inner wisdom.
I find myself drawn to working with individuals who may feel "stuck" but are ready to do the hard work of healing. This often includes people navigating addiction recovery who are working to rebuild their lives and relationships, and individuals struggling with anxiety or depression who feel like they're wearing masks in their daily lives.
My ideal clients are those who may have tried therapy before but felt misunderstood or rushed through their healing process. They're looking for someone who won't pathologize their struggles but will sit with them through the difficult emotions and help them discover their own inner wisdom.
I’m a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Malibu and Beverly Hills, working with adults of all ages. I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. My work focuses on everyday stress, healthy aging, and understanding how past experiences continue to shape the present.
I’m a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Malibu and Beverly Hills, working with adults of all ages. I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. My work focuses on everyday stress, healthy aging, and understanding how past experiences continue to shape the present.
Hi, my name is Randy Higgins, and I am glad you are here reading my profile. I am a compassionate therapist with over 23 years' experience working with clients with a broad range of life issues. I work with a variety of clients who struggle with issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder. grief, substance abuse, relationship issues, job issues, anxiety, trauma, anger management and domestic violence issues to name a few. I also treat men who struggle with pornography and infidelity. I utilize active listening, compassion, and empathy in the therapeutic process. I create a non-judgmental, safe environment for you to speak.
Hi, my name is Randy Higgins, and I am glad you are here reading my profile. I am a compassionate therapist with over 23 years' experience working with clients with a broad range of life issues. I work with a variety of clients who struggle with issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder. grief, substance abuse, relationship issues, job issues, anxiety, trauma, anger management and domestic violence issues to name a few. I also treat men who struggle with pornography and infidelity. I utilize active listening, compassion, and empathy in the therapeutic process. I create a non-judgmental, safe environment for you to speak.
If you’re someone who feels like you should have it all together by now—but instead feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’re falling short—you’re not alone. As a Gen Z and Millennial therapist, I understand how heavy the pressure can feel to succeed, keep everyone happy, and still somehow feel confident in who you are. Many of the women I work with are navigating people-pleasing, perfectionism, and uncertainty around relationships, career, and what their life is “supposed” to look like.
If you’re someone who feels like you should have it all together by now—but instead feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’re falling short—you’re not alone. As a Gen Z and Millennial therapist, I understand how heavy the pressure can feel to succeed, keep everyone happy, and still somehow feel confident in who you are. Many of the women I work with are navigating people-pleasing, perfectionism, and uncertainty around relationships, career, and what their life is “supposed” to look like.
Sometimes we need someone to help us organize our experiences and figure out what we need. I love to help my clients explore their history, identify pain points, address the symptoms that may have developed, and understand how to fully grieve and find deeper acceptance in their lives. Nothing is more rewarding than discovering who you really are and living into who you were created to be, and learning to use your pain for purpose and meaning.
Sometimes we need someone to help us organize our experiences and figure out what we need. I love to help my clients explore their history, identify pain points, address the symptoms that may have developed, and understand how to fully grieve and find deeper acceptance in their lives. Nothing is more rewarding than discovering who you really are and living into who you were created to be, and learning to use your pain for purpose and meaning.
Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in repetitive relationship patterns, or worried about your teenager’s focus, behavior, or emotional regulation? Have you tried therapy before, but felt it didn’t go deep enough or translate into real-life change?
I’m Juan Ricardo Diaz, LMFT, a bilingual psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience, specializing in adolescents, adults, couples, and families, with a strong focus on emotional regulation, relationships, and brain-based change.
Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in repetitive relationship patterns, or worried about your teenager’s focus, behavior, or emotional regulation? Have you tried therapy before, but felt it didn’t go deep enough or translate into real-life change?
I’m Juan Ricardo Diaz, LMFT, a bilingual psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience, specializing in adolescents, adults, couples, and families, with a strong focus on emotional regulation, relationships, and brain-based change.
I also offer Christian counseling, helping clients work through questions of faith and spiritual struggles.
Life can feel heavy when you’re stuck in patterns that once helped you survive but no longer work. My goal is to offer a safe and compassionate space where you can begin to reconnect with your core emotions, and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others. I work with people navigating anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, crisis of faith and relationship challenges. You want to feel unstuck and at peace. You want find freedom from anxiety, stress, and relational struggles and I want to help you feel seen and to live a more connected and peaceful life.
I also offer Christian counseling, helping clients work through questions of faith and spiritual struggles.
Life can feel heavy when you’re stuck in patterns that once helped you survive but no longer work. My goal is to offer a safe and compassionate space where you can begin to reconnect with your core emotions, and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others. I work with people navigating anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, crisis of faith and relationship challenges. You want to feel unstuck and at peace. You want find freedom from anxiety, stress, and relational struggles and I want to help you feel seen and to live a more connected and peaceful life.
I’m an LMFT/ CSAT/ CMAT doing private practice counseling and group therapy in Los Angeles. I’ve been a therapist for almost 7 years, experienced in treating sex/ porn addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, ADHD, and church hurt in private practice, recovery clinics, and faith-based settings. As a CSAT, I pay special attention to intimacy disorders, and believe the best way to treat addiction, depression, or sin is about finding real hope and meaningful connection rather than “managing bad behaviors.”
I’m an LMFT/ CSAT/ CMAT doing private practice counseling and group therapy in Los Angeles. I’ve been a therapist for almost 7 years, experienced in treating sex/ porn addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, ADHD, and church hurt in private practice, recovery clinics, and faith-based settings. As a CSAT, I pay special attention to intimacy disorders, and believe the best way to treat addiction, depression, or sin is about finding real hope and meaningful connection rather than “managing bad behaviors.”
Therapy has proven its effectiveness in addressing traumatic, disruptive life events, but it is also for those of us who are struggling to get to work in the morning because we are miserable and don’t know why, or those of us who despite adoring our partners cannot seem to get along with them lately.
Therapy has proven its effectiveness in addressing traumatic, disruptive life events, but it is also for those of us who are struggling to get to work in the morning because we are miserable and don’t know why, or those of us who despite adoring our partners cannot seem to get along with them lately.
I’m Dr. Deena Melika, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Virginia and California. I specialize in supporting adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD. I also have extensive experience supporting parents of children with ASD, ADHD, ODD, anxiety, and depression, helping you develop strategies and self-care practices so you can more effectively support your loved ones. I know how overwhelming and isolating these challenges can feel, and my goal is to help you uncover the patterns that fuel your distress, develop practical coping strategies, and build on your existing strengths to foster greater resilience.
I’m Dr. Deena Melika, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Virginia and California. I specialize in supporting adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD. I also have extensive experience supporting parents of children with ASD, ADHD, ODD, anxiety, and depression, helping you develop strategies and self-care practices so you can more effectively support your loved ones. I know how overwhelming and isolating these challenges can feel, and my goal is to help you uncover the patterns that fuel your distress, develop practical coping strategies, and build on your existing strengths to foster greater resilience.
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here, taking this step. Are you needing some one to walk alongside you on this journey? I am honored to be alongside you and assist in providing tools you may need to maneuver through life challenges to experience healing, growth, and transformation.
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here, taking this step. Are you needing some one to walk alongside you on this journey? I am honored to be alongside you and assist in providing tools you may need to maneuver through life challenges to experience healing, growth, and transformation.
Whether you're navigating the weight of anger, healing from unhealthy relationships, or managing the mental and emotional demands of high-performance environments like athletics, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m a Master of Social Work professional with a deep commitment to helping individuals find healing, growth, and empowerment, especially those from underserved communities.
Whether you're navigating the weight of anger, healing from unhealthy relationships, or managing the mental and emotional demands of high-performance environments like athletics, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m a Master of Social Work professional with a deep commitment to helping individuals find healing, growth, and empowerment, especially those from underserved communities.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, like you're carrying a heavy load without feeling truly seen or supported? You may be juggling demanding responsibilities, complex relationships, or lingering pain from your past, wondering why the same patterns keep resurfacing. If you're questioning your next steps or your quality of life has taken a hit, therapy can help you realign. I help individuals and couples manage stress, burnout, life transitions, and relationship challenges so they can feel more grounded, fulfilled, and in control. My style is warm, collaborative, and paced to meet your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, like you're carrying a heavy load without feeling truly seen or supported? You may be juggling demanding responsibilities, complex relationships, or lingering pain from your past, wondering why the same patterns keep resurfacing. If you're questioning your next steps or your quality of life has taken a hit, therapy can help you realign. I help individuals and couples manage stress, burnout, life transitions, and relationship challenges so they can feel more grounded, fulfilled, and in control. My style is warm, collaborative, and paced to meet your unique needs.
I earned my Master of Science in Psychology (MSPSY) from California Baptist University in Riverside, CA, where I studied.
My therapeutic approach is interactive and evidence-based, drawing upon modalities such as psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I specialize in working with individuals, particularly around women's issues. I aim to help you express your authentic self and face life's challenges with renewed strength.
I earned my Master of Science in Psychology (MSPSY) from California Baptist University in Riverside, CA, where I studied.
My therapeutic approach is interactive and evidence-based, drawing upon modalities such as psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I specialize in working with individuals, particularly around women's issues. I aim to help you express your authentic self and face life's challenges with renewed strength.
NOT accepting new clients at this time.
Are you feeling alone and frustrated about your life, and disconnected from friends, family, or your love of sports? Are you experiencing some challenges as an athlete that have become too overwhelming? Do you often worry and are unable to focus? Do you feel alone in the process but ashamed to ask for help or support?
Are you feeling frustrated about yourself or your performance as an athlete? I know it can be hard to reach out for the help you need. I aim to create a safe space to address these challenges so that you can thrive and enjoy playing the sport you once loved.
NOT accepting new clients at this time.
Are you feeling alone and frustrated about your life, and disconnected from friends, family, or your love of sports? Are you experiencing some challenges as an athlete that have become too overwhelming? Do you often worry and are unable to focus? Do you feel alone in the process but ashamed to ask for help or support?
Are you feeling frustrated about yourself or your performance as an athlete? I know it can be hard to reach out for the help you need. I aim to create a safe space to address these challenges so that you can thrive and enjoy playing the sport you once loved.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.