Life Coaching Therapists in Thousand Oaks, CA

My approach to therapy is active and direct, yet compassionate. Together, we will explore to find solutions that will bring you positive change and happiness. I work using a variety of modalities including EMDR, psychodynamic, and DBT in order to customize your treatment for maximum and lasting results.

You already have the power to change your life , although you may not know it yet. Together we can uncover the issues that keep you from living life to the fullest, and to identify the means and resources necessary to make those changes. Facing the obstacles we create to keep us from changing can be painful, but not catastrophic, and the result can make it all worthwhile.

You are a woman or man that feels like you're not enough. You're tired of walking on eggshells, pleasing others and being taken advantage of. Being nice, loving, and giving generously hasn’t changed your circumstances one bit. Instead you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck. You've never imagined being in this place. What's worse is you don’t know how to change. You fear those you love will abandon you if you take a stand. Yet deep down inside you know that what has really been missing in your life is more of the real you. You wish you could wave a magic wand and have the life you want. And you know what? In time you can!

You want to have a positive impact in your relationships, work and personal life ... and something isn't working - you are blocked, stuck in self-defeating patterns, wounded by life 's inevitable pain... you need support to break free and move forward on the path of your heart. How do you choose the support that's right for you?

All of life 's unknowns can be terrifying, but everything you want for yourself to live your best life is on the other side of fear. Often it requires us to be much more compassionate with ourselves on our way towards growth. Compassion to recognize that growth takes time and moving from point A to Z doesn’t happen overnight. Change is clearly not easy. If it were there would be no need for anyone’s assistance as we grow and change. When we distract ourselves in any way, such as with tv, cleaning, alcohol, or any other means of checking out, we are in a state of avoidance.

Get Clear. Get Unstuck. Get Going. Get Results. - I coach clients on how to utilize their personal gifts and challenges to fully own and access their intellectual, spiritual and emotional resources, expand life perspectives and discard negative, stagnant and limiting beliefs, thoughts and behaviors. I can assist you enhance your interpersonal communication skills in order to advance your personal and professional goals, achieve emotional mastery and explore the subtle dynamics and countless benefits of practical mindfulness, self-integrity, authentic presence and interconnectedness.

Whether you are looking to improve what is already working or are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss or even the daily challenges of being a caregiver to a loved one, together we can work to help you live your very best life .

Too often psychotherapy focuses on causality, pathology and cures. However, rather than being "sick" or 'broken", often we are just lost inside ourselves or relationships. Everyone is a unique person with their own story, experience and perspective. The goal of therapy is to achieve a deeper awareness of where we are, to discover internal meaning for our many experiences, and to experience a life worth living. While working towards that awareness, I also feel it important to teach individuals, couples and families the skills needed to cope with the pain and day to day stressors that bring them into therapy.

If you are ready to get better, I am here to help you. Specializing in depression, anxiety and couples therapy, I can help you to better understand yourself. Without even being aware of it, many of us recreate the same destructive patterns in life over and over again. Through the process of therapy, these patterns can be broken and a new and happy you can take hold. But you won't feel better without first understanding what makes you do the things you do.

Do you ever struggle with feeling like you’re not enough? Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Do you feel stuck and triggered by childhood trauma? The symptoms of trauma include anxiety, depression, high conflict relationships, occupational impairment, addiction, and much more. I believe therapy can help you develop a more self-awareness and actionable plan to alleviate these symptoms. I specialized in working with people who are willing to explore past, present, and future challenges and to find tools for personal growth.

We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life .

My couples therapy work has spanned 20 years. In addition to the attraction and happiness of being a couple, there are always challenges. I use an interactional model to help you understand the sources of difficulties so that you can emerge from therapy with ways of solving conflicts. I have worked with couples who are thinking of moving in or marrying, are married or living together, are considering divorce. are divorcing or are in post divorce situations. Parenting issues are an area of particular interest to me.

La Cresheia Lee, MA MFT, LMFT I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California, with over 12 years of experience (combined licensed and intern hours), and I hold BA degrees in Psychology and Africana Studies. I have worked with diverse clients experiencing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, cultural & racial identity, stress management, and grief and loss. I have also helped many clients who have experienced emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, and those struggling with suicide ideation and co-occurring disorders.

Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life .

Are you overwhelmed by stress, emotions, or difficulties in your life ? Maybe you are navigating life with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. No matter what you are facing, I am here to help. We all have a story to tell, and I am here to listen to yours. Counseling can be a challenging, exciting, scary and surprising process. I am passionate about helping clients develop skills and tools to find the insight and resilience they need to overcome challenges and live a joyful, meaningful, and fulfilling life . To feel better of course, but also to BE better.

Have you ever experienced trauma that holds you back from living life ? No matter how hard you try to suppress it, those negative memories and feelings seem to resurface. Feeling a loss of control can be debilitating and I’m here to help you. I have experience working with children, families, adults, and elderly from diverse backgrounds. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma that are caused by childhood attachments/experiences, life transitions, or family/relationship issues.

Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma related symptoms and make lasting changes in life .

I work primarily with adults who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.

I specialize in treating treating high achieving individuals & couples, with perfectionist tendencies. My priority is your emotional safety. Non judgmental support allows for your sharing openly and honestly. The need to "be right" can be unconscious, & you may be hurting those you love. My skilled intuition, and 25+ yrs. of clinical success, knows hope is available for the motivated and committed recovering anxious, obsessive, & over analyzing adult. Our trusting relationship inspires you to reflect upon your life /relationship goals; together we explore, & honestly challenge: "Do I want to be right?" Or, do I want to be loved?"