Couples Counseling Therapists in Temecula, CA

I am committed to bringing support, hope and healing to individuals, couples , or those facing significant life challenges and change. My methods are unique and have developed over the years with increasing resources, research, support, and growing community awareness. I want to empower my clients to find their best version of themselves, their whole happy healthy individuality and do so by helping anyone needing services and welcome all communities and persons to work with me. Mental health is just as real as physical health and believe that everyone needs to have their voice and inner self heard.

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in my clinical practice. I believe in our shared ability to co-create meaning that will lead to greater insight, and ultimately positive changes in your life. Your understanding about your life and everything that shapes your perspective will be central to our work together. I work relationally and utilize a culturally-inclusive approach to address the complex realities of your relationship to race, gender, culture, and sexuality. I value empathy and mindfulness as therapeutic tools that enhance awareness, and ultimately positive change.​

Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Do you feel unsatisfied with where your life is right now? Are you unhappy because of a relationship , job or family situation? Perhaps things are going well on the surface, but you still feel like something is missing. Maybe you've become so stressed out that you don't even feel like yourself anymore. Stress, depression, and anxiety can change your personality, the dynamics of your relationship , and how you react to others. Whether you are dealing with these or other issues, or simply want to work on personal growth, I can help.

I have spent the majority of my clinical career working with veterans and military servicemen. I have a passion for people and personal growth. It is my desire to help people overcome their struggles and find a purpose and light in their life. I have substantial experience working with people who are struggling with PTSD, Anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, substance abuse, and relationship struggles. My approach allows me to meet you where you are and determine what will work best for you. Change can be difficult but I will walk with you every step of the way on your journey to an improved life.

Everyone is different and their issues are different, but their problems are similar. Many people suffer alone and their quality of life is effected due to them not knowing how to work through their struggles. I have had experience working with clients with trauma both from adulthood and early childhood, betrayal trauma, grief issues, addiction, anxiety and depression, and relationship issues.

Your STORY matters.... you are worthy of a safe, unbiased environment to explore your life and relationships! Come on in...take a deep breath and let me hear what is on your heart. I am a seasoned therapist with over 27 years of experience in private practice. I won’t just listen, but provide you with practical, evidenced based tools that can help you today! I have helped hundreds of clients over the years. I am honored that many doctors, pastors, schools and lawyers all through inland valley refer to me. I am deeply humbled that Rancho Community Church identifies my practice as a partner ministry to equip families to thrive!

If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, loss, relationship problems, and or stress, then therapy can help you discover new ways to cope and manage these issues. Together we define your core values and use mindfulness techniques to build self-esteem, confidence, hope, resiliency, and a sense of belonging. Our partnership means we take a solution-focused approach in a warm, safe environment. I would love to help you find a life that is authentically you through safe exploration that provides insight and awareness for lasting change in your life.

Welcome! I'm Tana and I work with adults and teens to overcome and cope with stress, anxiety, panic, depression, and PTSD. I believe good therapy starts with trust, compassion, and a strong therapeutic relationship . Let's face it, if you don’t at least ‘kind of’ like your therapist it’s not going to work. That's why I focus on making sure I’m the best fit for you and that I spend the time to really understand your goals and your experience. I want you to feel understood, and empowered while we work together to give you the right tools and insight to make positive changes in your life, your relationships, or your career.

Alene McDowell has over 15 years in the Counseling field and is founder of McDowell-Ibanez Counseling Services. Alene has vast experience working with an array of clientele. Alenes focus has been transforming peoples lives through insight, empathy and understanding. Seeking therapy is a courageous first step in your journey. Working on decreasing your depression, anxiety, understanding your trauma and change of mindset is what I will work collaboratively with you. Change will happen through building insight and vulnerability. This will happen for you.

Life is for living, not just existing or enduring. Psychotherapy affords us the opportunities to gain the awareness we need to live the life we seek. When we stop living out of fear, but learn that we have the strength to move through adversity, that’s when doors open up. Struggle no longer becomes something to avoid or to fear, but rather an opportunity for growth, enabling us to find out who we truly are, who we truly want to be, and how we truly want to live. You don’t have to have the answers before coming into treatment, just allow yourself the opportunity to find your potential by making the decision to start the process.

Your decision to begin therapy takes courage, and I'd like to congratulate you for taking this great leap of faith. My hope is to provide for you a safe place without judgment to heal and grow through your emotional pain and intergenerational trauma, self-doubt, and sense of confusion in your life and relationships. I will work with you to gain clarity and a sense of peace and security in your trauma, and empower you to effectively develop supportive relationships, learn to love yourself, and lead a meaningful life.

Often times individuals and families find themselves in dark spaces. They have become overwhelmed by their current stressors and do not find solutions to their problems. My desire is to Be A Light to those who are weary and help them find the tools and strategies to manage any issue of their life. My goal is to build a trusting, therapeutic relationship by creating a non-judgmental, safe and empathetic environment where they can heal.

Powerful negative emotions, difficult life experiences and persistent relationship problems can rob us of our feelings of joy and connection. I offer a compassionate and nonjudgmental treatment style to help you learn new ways of looking your problems and concerns, such that you come away feeling more centered and at peace. You will learn: interesting ways to approach and heal problematic thoughts and emotions; tools for effective communication; new ways to understand yourself, your relationships and your life. We are far more than what we appear to be, and my aim is to help you regain contact with your authentic nature.

Here at Live Well, we have a range of experienced therapists that are passionate about helping individuals, families and couples work through some of the tough patches that life may bring. Sometimes life can feel, challenging, overwhelming and even down right impossible. In your toughest moments our team is available to partner with you during your journey to assist in facilitating your understanding, insight, peace, direction, strength and growth.

Hi. First, I want to congratulate you for taking the initiative to start a new journey in your life. This chapter of your life, may be a difficult one. However, by you being here, you are demonstrating that you are ready for a change. Making the decision to get counseling support is not easy. I work with substance abuse and recovery, marriage and family, relationship issues, domestic violence recovery, trauma, abuse, recovery through movement, exercise, sports and activity and identity concerns. I offer a safe space for my clients to talk openly & honestly to me about whatever your concerns are.

I am a therapist specializing in children and adolescent therapy, individuals, couples and family therapy. I maintain a private practice in Temecula, California. I received my Bachelor in Science in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University Fullerton and my Master in Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University. Before becoming a therapist, I have had the pleasure of working with children in multiple educational settings. I see therapy as a way of helping clients cultivate genuine compassion for themselves. My focus balances an exploration of the client's past strengths and present goals.