Teletherapy for Thousand Oaks, CA

Welcome to the webpage for Jason Blanton, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.

One who is experiencing any type of relationship issue, that is wanting to work on themselves and continue to strengthen either themselves or their relationship by working through the challenges that have exposed areas of growth in the individual.

I complement an eclectic therapeutic style with deep intuition and keen insight for a direct, but sensitive approach guiding couples to: 1) Learn techniques for leaning in to deepen connections. 2) Gain a clearer understanding of communication patterns. 3) Rediscover intimacy and rekindle the passion you once felt for each other. 4) Transform difficult conversations into moments of self-awareness and growth. 5) Understand how you show up in conflict and why. 6) And identify recurring relationship dynamics.

You deserve to feel better. I am here to help. I will listen to you and we will work together to sort through the challenges and questions you may have. My background is in addiction counseling and I like to look at the ‘whole’ person. I understand the pressures individuals and families face, especially during these times. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with adults and teens. Therapy is unique for each individual. I am well versed in a variety of therapeutic approaches such as looking at how our thoughts and feelings impact our behaviors. I love working with my ADHD clients and their non-ADHD spouses.

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.

Reaching out for help can feel like a matter of life and death. You might delay the call, hoping that whatever is wrong will go away. Unfortunately, profound suffering usually can’t be wished away. It needs to be confronted directly. Though perhaps not obvious, suffering internally or in your relationships may be an expression of unresolved childhood wounds. Now is the time to heal those wounds and reclaim your authentic self.

You might feel like you are stuck in an old pattern or at the end of your rope. You might be wondering, "How did I end up here?" You might be a parent distanced from your teen or a teen who feels misunderstood. You could be a young adult asking “Who am I?” Perhaps you are a couple who aren't sure you still like each other. I offer compassionate support and hope for teens, adults, and couples who want something different with their lives but don't know where to start. Through gentle exploration and the opportunity to try new behaviors, you can experience growth and healing and have better, more fulfilling relationships.

Welcome! Narcissistic parenting (or partner) recovery can be scary and overwhelming. Battling the shame that keeps us stuck in our assigned role and conditioning. Maybe you experience more empathy for others than yourself. Maybe you struggle with feeling angry or setting boundaries. Or maybe you feel guilty or apologize frequently for being yourself. Maybe you have a relentless inner critic that doesn't let you experience a quiet, peaceful mind. Maybe you feel dissociated from yourself or your environment. Maybe you don't know how you feel or trust your emotions. Maybe you fear making mistakes around others.

Welcome to my practice! Deciding to seek psychotherapy is a significant step, and I commend your courage in taking it. My practice welcomes a diverse clientele, including adults, couples, families, and individuals of all ages, from children to teens. I am here to support you through challenges such as anxiety, interpersonal conflicts, depression, grief, trauma, adoption/foster care issues, or significant life changes. I ensure a culturally sensitive, adaptable approach, tailoring my methods to each client. Fluent in Armenian and Farsi, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe environment for healing and growth.

Lifespan is a center specializing in mental health diagnosis and treatment across all ages. We specialize in providing psychological testing, neuropsychological evaluations, and neurodevelopmental assessments and provide diagnostic clarity, referrals, resources, and treatment plans. We help in identifying learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, issues with attention, and memory and learning complaints, to name a few. Psychological testing can help to clarify between different diagnoses (e.g., ADHD vs Anxiety), provide answers about general difficulties you or your child may be having, and be used for schools to help accommodate you or your child’s needs. We help you better understand your strengths and identify areas of support. Furthermore, we specialize in pre-surgical evaluations (e.g., bariatric, reconstructive, etc.) and work directly with surgeons to optimize outcomes.

When we think about all the pain and suffering we endure during our lifetime, how much of it is necessary, and how much of it is avoidable? It is my belief that most individuals have the power to drastically change their own circumstances; yet we may falter by falling victim to our old routines and habits. The therapeutic journey is about questioning these automatic responses, while empowering you to take the steps needed to create long-lasting change. “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” - Viktor Frankl

Healing, balance, and support are essentials that we all need and look for on our journey through life. Through the therapy process, my goal is to learn about your unique perspective while assisting you to make the shifts you are seeking while providing warmth and compassion. My own journey has allowed me to appreciate the experience of making changes and healing that comes from the therapeutic process.

How many therapists does it take to change a lightbulb? Just one, but the lightbulb has to want to change.

I'm glad you are here. Your story matters. It's unique and it deserves to be embraced. Therapy can be a place to heal from mental health issues but it's also where you can have meaningful life conversations to heal, grow, and understand how to care for you. Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health issues but I also focus on trauma, breakups/divorce, lack of motivation, and setting boundaries in essential life relationships. With a deep focus on empowering individuals from all cultures, I am committed to giving you solace while providing a safe space for you to share your experiences and be heard without judgment.

People can feel stuck only to repeat bad habits that keep them from goals and dreams. These patterns are usually what keep us stuck and frustrated. Change is possible and achievable! I join my clients on their journey to help them become encouraged and find ways to reconnect to themselves as well as others around them. A focus in my practice is helping clients to feel heard and understood as well as guiding them in making attainable goals that will enhance and enrich their quality of life. Working as a team, we will look at many aspects of the patterns in your life that may be harmful, ineffective, or simply unhelpful.

Thank you for visiting my profile, I am so glad you are here! I welcome clients of all ages – kids, teens, parents, families, couples, and adults – who are brave enough to seek support and who are committed to their well-being. Whether you are dealing with relationship conflicts, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use, loss, trauma and/or life transitions big or small, I am grounded in the belief that everyone can flourish to their fullest potential, and everyone has the power to rewrite their own story.

Whether it’s your first time considering therapy or you're a seasoned therapy-goer hoping to find someone new, it’s important to find a good match between you and your therapist. Whether you’re feeling sad and in pain, experiencing anxiety, having relationship problems, noticing your own self-defeating patterns, questioning your future, or have a nagging sense of shame — speaking so vulnerably with another person requires trust that builds over time. We are all deserving of living more fully, authentically, and with greater ease; making that first call for help is an essential step toward finding the right therapist for you.

Relationships are a dominant presence in our lives; we are meant to be relational. The relationships we remember from the past, experience in the present, and anticipate in the future are perhaps the most influential force in shaping who we are. I believe there are three types of relationships that therapy can foster health in - a person's relationship with himself or herself, a person's relationship with other people, and, for people of faith, a person's relationship with God. There is perhaps no better gift that could be received than a healthier relationship in these areas.

Hi! I’m Elise Baumann and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist in Newbury Park, California. My philosophy on therapy is that it should be a positive and uplifting experience. It may feel intimidating or overwhelming to seek help when things are tough or when you are struggling. This is why I strive to make therapy an experience that brings hope, builds confidence, and helps you to recognize and understand your strengths and inner resources.