Psychodynamic Therapists in Thousand Oaks, CA
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.
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.
By using CBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approach, I can help you navigate life's ups and downs and shift patterns, thoughts, and behaviors.
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.
By using CBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approach, I can help you navigate life's ups and downs and shift patterns, thoughts, and behaviors.
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.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am here to gently guide you through life's challenges, especially those related to relationships and mental health. In our sessions, I utilize clear and compassionate techniques to help uncover the sources of your stress. My aim is to create a nurturing environment where we can explore the deeper issues together and collaborate on practical solutions to help you find peace and well-being.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am here to gently guide you through life's challenges, especially those related to relationships and mental health. In our sessions, I utilize clear and compassionate techniques to help uncover the sources of your stress. My aim is to create a nurturing environment where we can explore the deeper issues together and collaborate on practical solutions to help you find peace and well-being.
I use an eclectic blend of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and other evidenced-based approaches.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change, you don’t have to go through it alone. Many people seek therapy feeling exhausted from holding everything together on the outside while struggling internally.
I use an eclectic blend of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and other evidenced-based approaches.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change, you don’t have to go through it alone. Many people seek therapy feeling exhausted from holding everything together on the outside while struggling internally.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, panic, emotional/physical pain, wounded heart, and/or stress? I have been helping clients successfully for 30yrs with personable and effective coping strategies tailored to their individual needs. As a result, clients often experience a renewed sense of peace, energy, better sleep, a positive frame of mind, and improved relationships at home, or work. Becoming a healthier and stronger you will be one of the best investments that you will ever make. Call today to schedule an appt. Come benefit from years of experience extending compassionate, understanding, evidence and solution-based care.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, panic, emotional/physical pain, wounded heart, and/or stress? I have been helping clients successfully for 30yrs with personable and effective coping strategies tailored to their individual needs. As a result, clients often experience a renewed sense of peace, energy, better sleep, a positive frame of mind, and improved relationships at home, or work. Becoming a healthier and stronger you will be one of the best investments that you will ever make. Call today to schedule an appt. Come benefit from years of experience extending compassionate, understanding, evidence and solution-based care.
Dr. van der Kolk writes that "Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives." My approach to therapy is grounded in this concept. I believe that healing from emotional suffering takes place when the client feels deeply heard and understood. I believe that effective therapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist and that my job is to hold the space for my clients to explore the fears and anxieties that impede their growth and sense of well being.
Dr. van der Kolk writes that "Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives." My approach to therapy is grounded in this concept. I believe that healing from emotional suffering takes place when the client feels deeply heard and understood. I believe that effective therapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist and that my job is to hold the space for my clients to explore the fears and anxieties that impede their growth and sense of well being.
Do you feel overwhelmed with depression, anxious thoughts, and self-doubt? Asking for help and starting your journey to recovery can feel like a huge step. My goal is to provide a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment to explore and process your thoughts and feelings.
Do you feel overwhelmed with depression, anxious thoughts, and self-doubt? Asking for help and starting your journey to recovery can feel like a huge step. My goal is to provide a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment to explore and process your thoughts and feelings.
As a Psychotherapist Hasya integrates different theoretical orientations and interventions to offer a highly personalized approach to treatment. Along with compassion and understanding, she works in a collaborative partnership to uncover strengths and attain maximum potential for growth. Hasya is passionate about helping clients discover unconscious patterns that are limiting. She is supporting clients every step of the way combining therapeutic techniques with genuine care, humor and wisdom.
As a Psychotherapist Hasya integrates different theoretical orientations and interventions to offer a highly personalized approach to treatment. Along with compassion and understanding, she works in a collaborative partnership to uncover strengths and attain maximum potential for growth. Hasya is passionate about helping clients discover unconscious patterns that are limiting. She is supporting clients every step of the way combining therapeutic techniques with genuine care, humor and wisdom.
My approach is relational and collaborative, and utilizes psychodynamic therapy, trauma-informed, CBT, and strength-based work.
Starting therapy takes courage, and I’m here to meet you with warmth, respect, and curiosity. I work with individuals, children, couples, and families facing a range of challenges—including anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, career burnout, life transitions, and cultural identity concerns.
As someone with lived experience as an international student and Asian immigrant, I have a deep understanding of the unique complexities that come with navigating different cultural worlds.
My approach is relational and collaborative, and utilizes psychodynamic therapy, trauma-informed, CBT, and strength-based work.
Starting therapy takes courage, and I’m here to meet you with warmth, respect, and curiosity. I work with individuals, children, couples, and families facing a range of challenges—including anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, career burnout, life transitions, and cultural identity concerns.
As someone with lived experience as an international student and Asian immigrant, I have a deep understanding of the unique complexities that come with navigating different cultural worlds.
From the outside, life may look steady—work gets done, responsibilities are managed, and you show up for others. Inside, there may be mood dysregulation, lingering trauma, substance use that slowly became a coping tool, or relationships that feel harder than they should.
I provide a warm space where humor is welcome and nothing is too much. You are in the driver's seat—I am here to listen, understand, and support you without judgement.
In our work together, you can expect clarity, tools, and depth, so you can move forward with confidence, resilience, and a stronger, more grounded sense of yourself and your direction.
From the outside, life may look steady—work gets done, responsibilities are managed, and you show up for others. Inside, there may be mood dysregulation, lingering trauma, substance use that slowly became a coping tool, or relationships that feel harder than they should.
I provide a warm space where humor is welcome and nothing is too much. You are in the driver's seat—I am here to listen, understand, and support you without judgement.
In our work together, you can expect clarity, tools, and depth, so you can move forward with confidence, resilience, and a stronger, more grounded sense of yourself and your direction.
Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.
Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.
I strive to create a warm, supportive and challenging environment where clients feel safe to work through difficult emotions, past experiences, complicated family dynamics, relationship issues and changes in the seasons of life that create opportunities for growth and a chance to be innovative and become more resilient. I frequently collaborate with other professions with my clients’ permission to coordinate care and facilitate the best possible outcomes.
I strive to create a warm, supportive and challenging environment where clients feel safe to work through difficult emotions, past experiences, complicated family dynamics, relationship issues and changes in the seasons of life that create opportunities for growth and a chance to be innovative and become more resilient. I frequently collaborate with other professions with my clients’ permission to coordinate care and facilitate the best possible outcomes.
Do you ever just look around and think, "Please don't make me live through one more unprecedented historical event"? Yeah, you are definitely not the only one. These days, it is so common for people to experience stress and take on the collective trauma of world events. The struggle is SO real. Sometimes it feels impossible to see past all of our problems, sadness, trauma, stress and hopelessness. The goal of therapy is to create a space for you to release, process difficult feelings and heal emotionally.
Do you ever just look around and think, "Please don't make me live through one more unprecedented historical event"? Yeah, you are definitely not the only one. These days, it is so common for people to experience stress and take on the collective trauma of world events. The struggle is SO real. Sometimes it feels impossible to see past all of our problems, sadness, trauma, stress and hopelessness. The goal of therapy is to create a space for you to release, process difficult feelings and heal emotionally.
Hi, I'm Sean. I am a Licensed Therapist with over 13 years of experience working with different populations and needs. My experiences include Residential Treatment Centers, Outpatient Programs, School Settings, Teaching and also Private Practice. I have worked with individuals with adjustments to life, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, difficulty with concentration, isolation, negative self-talk, cultural differences, and different levels of cognitive distortions. We help connect to self, environment, and social supports through psychoeducation. Working with reflection, validation, and utilizing anxiety for change.
Hi, I'm Sean. I am a Licensed Therapist with over 13 years of experience working with different populations and needs. My experiences include Residential Treatment Centers, Outpatient Programs, School Settings, Teaching and also Private Practice. I have worked with individuals with adjustments to life, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, difficulty with concentration, isolation, negative self-talk, cultural differences, and different levels of cognitive distortions. We help connect to self, environment, and social supports through psychoeducation. Working with reflection, validation, and utilizing anxiety for change.
Change is constant in life. Let's work together to take control and create the life you imagine. My focus is to meet you where you are and provide collaborative support. My interventions are tailored to your unique situation and personal needs.
Change is constant in life. Let's work together to take control and create the life you imagine. My focus is to meet you where you are and provide collaborative support. My interventions are tailored to your unique situation and personal needs.
While I have a strong and lengthy background in treating autistic spectrum disorders, at all levels of functioning from toddler age to adults, including counseling for "mixed" couples (one neurodivergent and the other neurotypical), I have had good results with adult individuals who were recently diagnosed with autism and/or ADHD, and are learning to navigate through their diagnosis. I also work with individuals who are struggling with a variety of other issues, including anxiety and depression. As I’m doing virtual sessions exclusively at this time, I’m no longer working with children.
While I have a strong and lengthy background in treating autistic spectrum disorders, at all levels of functioning from toddler age to adults, including counseling for "mixed" couples (one neurodivergent and the other neurotypical), I have had good results with adult individuals who were recently diagnosed with autism and/or ADHD, and are learning to navigate through their diagnosis. I also work with individuals who are struggling with a variety of other issues, including anxiety and depression. As I’m doing virtual sessions exclusively at this time, I’m no longer working with children.
My name is Jennifer Cawelti, a am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I look forward to hearing from you. Is there chaos in your life right now? Feeling alone, uncertain, or despairing. The good news is that you are ready for change, and I am here to work with you to create a better life for yourself. I like a challenge and look forward to working with a meeting a myriad of people. I am here to help you. “All great changes are preceded by chaos.” Deepak Chopra. I work with each of my clients individually, getting to know each person and catering my practice to work with you specifically.
My name is Jennifer Cawelti, a am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I look forward to hearing from you. Is there chaos in your life right now? Feeling alone, uncertain, or despairing. The good news is that you are ready for change, and I am here to work with you to create a better life for yourself. I like a challenge and look forward to working with a meeting a myriad of people. I am here to help you. “All great changes are preceded by chaos.” Deepak Chopra. I work with each of my clients individually, getting to know each person and catering my practice to work with you specifically.
IT IS IN OUR DARKEST MOMENTS THAT WE MUST FOCUS TO SEE THE LIGHT. Your present circumstance does not determine your future. It's time to move from suffering & hardship to a place of happiness & comfort. I provide treatment & symptom relief for Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Trauma, OCD, Addiction, Anger, Grief, Infertility, Chronic Illness, Unemployment, & other life challenges that are holding you back from living the life you deserve. My goal is to assist you in working towards your potential & improving your well-being, as well as build on your strengths & attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing.
IT IS IN OUR DARKEST MOMENTS THAT WE MUST FOCUS TO SEE THE LIGHT. Your present circumstance does not determine your future. It's time to move from suffering & hardship to a place of happiness & comfort. I provide treatment & symptom relief for Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Trauma, OCD, Addiction, Anger, Grief, Infertility, Chronic Illness, Unemployment, & other life challenges that are holding you back from living the life you deserve. My goal is to assist you in working towards your potential & improving your well-being, as well as build on your strengths & attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing.
In today’s world, challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and social isolation are more present than ever. I specialize in helping individuals navigate these struggles by offering a compassionate, integrative approach that goes beyond symptom relief. Together, we address the root causes of distress—stemming from life transitions, spiritual crises, or emotional pain. My goal is to help you find meaningful, lasting resilience and restore a sense of balance in your life. With over 40 years of clinical experience, I provide a safe, supportive space to explore and heal, guiding you toward a life of renewed clarity and purpose.
In today’s world, challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and social isolation are more present than ever. I specialize in helping individuals navigate these struggles by offering a compassionate, integrative approach that goes beyond symptom relief. Together, we address the root causes of distress—stemming from life transitions, spiritual crises, or emotional pain. My goal is to help you find meaningful, lasting resilience and restore a sense of balance in your life. With over 40 years of clinical experience, I provide a safe, supportive space to explore and heal, guiding you toward a life of renewed clarity and purpose.
Do you sometimes feel misunderstood, unloved, or dismissed—or that your life experience is somehow different from friends or family? You may notice distressing sensations such as a heavy chest, upset stomach, trembling hands, racing heart, muscle tension, or headaches. Perhaps current relationships feel strained, or you tend to replay the past, wishing you’d handled things differently. Seeking support to process lingering pain and everyday challenges can open the way to greater ease, deeper connection, and renewed joy. You’re not alone—there is a way through.
Do you sometimes feel misunderstood, unloved, or dismissed—or that your life experience is somehow different from friends or family? You may notice distressing sensations such as a heavy chest, upset stomach, trembling hands, racing heart, muscle tension, or headaches. Perhaps current relationships feel strained, or you tend to replay the past, wishing you’d handled things differently. Seeking support to process lingering pain and everyday challenges can open the way to greater ease, deeper connection, and renewed joy. You’re not alone—there is a way through.
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