Psychodynamic Therapists in Thousand Oaks, CA
You’re the woman who holds everything together, but inside you feel overwhelmed, overextended, or stuck in old patterns that leave you carrying too much. I help women understand their attachment and boundary dynamics so they can feel grounded and supported again. I also work with teens and young adults navigating anxiety and OCD using evidence‑based approaches like ERP.
You’re the woman who holds everything together, but inside you feel overwhelmed, overextended, or stuck in old patterns that leave you carrying too much. I help women understand their attachment and boundary dynamics so they can feel grounded and supported again. I also work with teens and young adults navigating anxiety and OCD using evidence‑based approaches like ERP.
Making the decision to embark on a therapeutic journey takes courage & vulnerability. The power of having someone listen, support, & guide without judgment is a profound experience.The gift of psychotherapy is freedom through self examination & awareness. If we illuminate & bring understanding to the old negative patterns, behaviors & dynamics that have been running our lives we can find new ways of being that create growth & healing. My goal as a therapist is to help clients embrace their authentic selves, foster meaningful relationships, & improve their overall quality of life. Seeking therapy can be rewarding & life changing.
Making the decision to embark on a therapeutic journey takes courage & vulnerability. The power of having someone listen, support, & guide without judgment is a profound experience.The gift of psychotherapy is freedom through self examination & awareness. If we illuminate & bring understanding to the old negative patterns, behaviors & dynamics that have been running our lives we can find new ways of being that create growth & healing. My goal as a therapist is to help clients embrace their authentic selves, foster meaningful relationships, & improve their overall quality of life. Seeking therapy can be rewarding & life changing.
Working from an integrated therapy approach, I combine psychodynamic, attachment, and trauma-informed models.
Reaching out for help is an act of courage, and I deeply honor the trust it takes to share your journey. Together, we can find a path forward that feels right for you. As a therapist, I strive to help each of my clients progress on their journey of self-discovery and growth. I create a supportive and judgment-free space, in which clients can feel safe to share their struggles, as well as collaboratively work to change unhelpful patterns, improve self-esteem, reach goals, and overcome anxiety and trauma.
Working from an integrated therapy approach, I combine psychodynamic, attachment, and trauma-informed models.
Reaching out for help is an act of courage, and I deeply honor the trust it takes to share your journey. Together, we can find a path forward that feels right for you. As a therapist, I strive to help each of my clients progress on their journey of self-discovery and growth. I create a supportive and judgment-free space, in which clients can feel safe to share their struggles, as well as collaboratively work to change unhelpful patterns, improve self-esteem, reach goals, and overcome anxiety and trauma.
My ideal client is someone who is struggling with unhealthy patterns in their life which are blocking them from living a life of joy and contentment. These patterns may be from past events which continue to cycle throughout your life or they may be from current stressors which have created emotional issues such as sadness, anxiety, depression or anger. I work to create a safe space for you to explore your emotional experienes and thought patterns and release these dysfunctional patterns which are not working for you. Then we together can work on ways to create new patterns for successful living.
My ideal client is someone who is struggling with unhealthy patterns in their life which are blocking them from living a life of joy and contentment. These patterns may be from past events which continue to cycle throughout your life or they may be from current stressors which have created emotional issues such as sadness, anxiety, depression or anger. I work to create a safe space for you to explore your emotional experienes and thought patterns and release these dysfunctional patterns which are not working for you. Then we together can work on ways to create new patterns for successful living.
David Allan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CADC-II
1 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
I work with high-functioning adults and couples who feel stuck in patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, or recurring relationship conflict. Many are insightful and self-aware, yet still struggle to create lasting change. In therapy, we identify the deeper emotional and relational patterns driving these experiences—often rooted in early attachment and life experiences, and begin shifting them so you can respond differently, build healthier boundaries, and feel more grounded in your relationships.
I work with high-functioning adults and couples who feel stuck in patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, or recurring relationship conflict. Many are insightful and self-aware, yet still struggle to create lasting change. In therapy, we identify the deeper emotional and relational patterns driving these experiences—often rooted in early attachment and life experiences, and begin shifting them so you can respond differently, build healthier boundaries, and feel more grounded in your relationships.
When life feels overwhelming, it’s common to lose connection with your true self, making it hard to stay grounded and clear about your path. Relationship challenges can deepen feelings of isolation, leaving you disconnected from both yourself and others. You may find your emotions and self-critical thoughts hard to manage, seeking understanding of why you feel and respond this way. By taking this step, you’ve shown courage and openness to explore deeply, rediscover your authentic self, and create meaningful, lasting change that supports your growth and well-being.
When life feels overwhelming, it’s common to lose connection with your true self, making it hard to stay grounded and clear about your path. Relationship challenges can deepen feelings of isolation, leaving you disconnected from both yourself and others. You may find your emotions and self-critical thoughts hard to manage, seeking understanding of why you feel and respond this way. By taking this step, you’ve shown courage and openness to explore deeply, rediscover your authentic self, and create meaningful, lasting change that supports your growth and well-being.
My role as a therapist is to guide and support you in creating change and working towards your goals. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where you can be yourself. Together, we’ll explore new perspectives and find solutions that work for you. I work with clients who feel pulled in different directions inside themselves, who know there’s more to their story than the symptoms they carry.
My role as a therapist is to guide and support you in creating change and working towards your goals. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where you can be yourself. Together, we’ll explore new perspectives and find solutions that work for you. I work with clients who feel pulled in different directions inside themselves, who know there’s more to their story than the symptoms they carry.
I draw from the psychodynamic framework, attachment-based therapy, mindfulness, somatic awareness, CBT, and trauma-informed EMDR, always tailoring my work to your unique needs and experiences.
Are you feeling confused, stuck, or overwhelmed by life experiences? At times, it can be hard to see the full picture when you’re inside the frame. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where compassion and curiosity guide our work together. In this space, we’ll explore your relationships, patterns of thinking and feeling, and the meanings behind them to help you find new ways of understanding yourself and coping with life’s challenges.
I draw from the psychodynamic framework, attachment-based therapy, mindfulness, somatic awareness, CBT, and trauma-informed EMDR, always tailoring my work to your unique needs and experiences.
Are you feeling confused, stuck, or overwhelmed by life experiences? At times, it can be hard to see the full picture when you’re inside the frame. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where compassion and curiosity guide our work together. In this space, we’ll explore your relationships, patterns of thinking and feeling, and the meanings behind them to help you find new ways of understanding yourself and coping with life’s challenges.
When we seek therapy it is usually because we reach a point when our problems and challenges outweigh our ability to cope with them. Sometimes we feel stuck in old patterns of behavior or relationships that no longer work for us and we wish to make changes. I serve as a collaborator with you on your journey of self discovery as you find new ways of being and making more appropriate life choices. I provide safety and support as you experience psychological understanding and growth and remain with you as you develop ways to handle life's burdens in more empowering ways.
When we seek therapy it is usually because we reach a point when our problems and challenges outweigh our ability to cope with them. Sometimes we feel stuck in old patterns of behavior or relationships that no longer work for us and we wish to make changes. I serve as a collaborator with you on your journey of self discovery as you find new ways of being and making more appropriate life choices. I provide safety and support as you experience psychological understanding and growth and remain with you as you develop ways to handle life's burdens in more empowering ways.
While talking about your feelings with friends and family may be comforting, that may not completely tackle your emotional needs and complications. Seeing a professional therapist can help to alleviate your emotional distress from difficult situations. My mission is to provide support and space for healing while counseling you and your family in a non-judgmental and safe environment.
My interpersonal and empathetic skills have accompanied my passion and focus to provide therapy and support to individuals with anxiety-related disorders, and family-related issues such as divorce, abandonment, caregiver burnout, and parenting.
While talking about your feelings with friends and family may be comforting, that may not completely tackle your emotional needs and complications. Seeing a professional therapist can help to alleviate your emotional distress from difficult situations. My mission is to provide support and space for healing while counseling you and your family in a non-judgmental and safe environment.
My interpersonal and empathetic skills have accompanied my passion and focus to provide therapy and support to individuals with anxiety-related disorders, and family-related issues such as divorce, abandonment, caregiver burnout, and parenting.
My passion is for helping others flourish! I am interested in how systems affect society, community, family units, and, ultimately, the person. We are all shaped and affected by the world in which we live. The focus of my practice is geared toward helping you develop affirming responses and positive interpretations in your life, helping you to have agency and integrity in the midst of tumult and change.
My passion is for helping others flourish! I am interested in how systems affect society, community, family units, and, ultimately, the person. We are all shaped and affected by the world in which we live. The focus of my practice is geared toward helping you develop affirming responses and positive interpretations in your life, helping you to have agency and integrity in the midst of tumult and change.
Dialectica Family Therapy/Jennifer Miles, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, Lmft FT
3 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Welcome to Dialectica Family Therapy we were established by DBT Therapist, Jennifer Miles,LMFT. She began the company in 2018 with the hope to offer inclusive, multicultural, relateable therapy to families, kids and individuals in Ventura County. The practice has grown rapidly and now has three locations in Oxnard, Camarillo and Thousand Oaks. We offer DBT, EMDR, Somatic therapy , play therapy and bilingual services.
Welcome to Dialectica Family Therapy we were established by DBT Therapist, Jennifer Miles,LMFT. She began the company in 2018 with the hope to offer inclusive, multicultural, relateable therapy to families, kids and individuals in Ventura County. The practice has grown rapidly and now has three locations in Oxnard, Camarillo and Thousand Oaks. We offer DBT, EMDR, Somatic therapy , play therapy and bilingual services.
At A Place to Turn, I work with adults across all life stages who are navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, or major life transitions. Many find themselves prioritizing others while neglecting their own needs. From the outside, they may appear high-functioning and put together, but internally feel overwhelmed or not where they want to be in their lives or relationships.
At A Place to Turn, I work with adults across all life stages who are navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, or major life transitions. Many find themselves prioritizing others while neglecting their own needs. From the outside, they may appear high-functioning and put together, but internally feel overwhelmed or not where they want to be in their lives or relationships.
I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for help takes a tremendous amount of strength and courage. I’m passionate about helping others create positive and lasting change in their lives and relationships.
I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for help takes a tremendous amount of strength and courage. I’m passionate about helping others create positive and lasting change in their lives and relationships.
Using Psychodynamic/Integrative approaches, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Imaginal/Dreamwork, I help clients move beyond symptom management to authentic self-expression and profound meaning.
With 30+ years in spiritual counseling and practicing Depth Psychology since 2009, I blend traditional psychotherapy with The Genius Way methodology. Author of "Summoning Genius," I guide clients through anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and midlife transitions while helping them discover their unique gifts, life purpose, and authentic self-expression.
Using Psychodynamic/Integrative approaches, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Imaginal/Dreamwork, I help clients move beyond symptom management to authentic self-expression and profound meaning.
With 30+ years in spiritual counseling and practicing Depth Psychology since 2009, I blend traditional psychotherapy with The Genius Way methodology. Author of "Summoning Genius," I guide clients through anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and midlife transitions while helping them discover their unique gifts, life purpose, and authentic self-expression.
Individuals come to my practice when their usual coping skills and communication no longer work, leading to anxiety, frustration, and disruption in daily life. My approach is active, collaborative, and practical, offering support and new perspectives in a safe setting. I help clients navigate mood disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, and life transitions. Health concerns and chronic illness can affect every aspect of life—emotionally, physically, and relationally. I offer support in coping with ongoing stress, uncertainty, and emotional toll often associated with newly diagnosed or chronic conditions.
Individuals come to my practice when their usual coping skills and communication no longer work, leading to anxiety, frustration, and disruption in daily life. My approach is active, collaborative, and practical, offering support and new perspectives in a safe setting. I help clients navigate mood disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, and life transitions. Health concerns and chronic illness can affect every aspect of life—emotionally, physically, and relationally. I offer support in coping with ongoing stress, uncertainty, and emotional toll often associated with newly diagnosed or chronic conditions.
It can truly be daunting trying to find a therapist that is the right fit for you or your most precious loved one(s). This is why I am deeply committed to a very nurturing yet effective & empowering form of therapy. I am devoted to providing each individual, couple or family with a safe space where you can begin the process of healing & reconnecting to your true & authentic self in a space without judgement. Where you do NOT feel like you are wasting your hard earned money and valuable time. Underneath all of the coping mechanisms, inner trauma, and difficult behavioral or emotional issues is someone who CAN thrive and feel better.
It can truly be daunting trying to find a therapist that is the right fit for you or your most precious loved one(s). This is why I am deeply committed to a very nurturing yet effective & empowering form of therapy. I am devoted to providing each individual, couple or family with a safe space where you can begin the process of healing & reconnecting to your true & authentic self in a space without judgement. Where you do NOT feel like you are wasting your hard earned money and valuable time. Underneath all of the coping mechanisms, inner trauma, and difficult behavioral or emotional issues is someone who CAN thrive and feel better.
Psychodynamic therapy explores unconscious thoughts, emotions, and past experiences to understand current behavior and relationships.
If you are looking to become a better, happier, and healthier person and would like to gain a deeper understanding and love for yourself and others, I can help you. Psychotherapy can improve the quality of your life and/or manage more serious issues such as depression, anxiety, and grief. The process focuses on comfortably connecting with you in a confidential and empathetic, therapeutic setting. Our work will focus on balancing immediate symptom reduction with long-term growth and change. You can expect an honest exploration of family systems, attachment, and trauma, which can sometimes interfere with our ability to thrive.
Psychodynamic therapy explores unconscious thoughts, emotions, and past experiences to understand current behavior and relationships.
If you are looking to become a better, happier, and healthier person and would like to gain a deeper understanding and love for yourself and others, I can help you. Psychotherapy can improve the quality of your life and/or manage more serious issues such as depression, anxiety, and grief. The process focuses on comfortably connecting with you in a confidential and empathetic, therapeutic setting. Our work will focus on balancing immediate symptom reduction with long-term growth and change. You can expect an honest exploration of family systems, attachment, and trauma, which can sometimes interfere with our ability to thrive.
I use elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Depth Psychology, art therapy, trauma-informed approaches, and psychodynamic modalities to provide a holistic and eclectic approach.
My therapeutic approach is humanistic, strength-based, relational, and client-centered. I opened my private practice after 10 years of providing therapy in the Bay Area in various clinical settings, including community mental health, forensics, residential programs, and group practices.
I use elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Depth Psychology, art therapy, trauma-informed approaches, and psychodynamic modalities to provide a holistic and eclectic approach.
My therapeutic approach is humanistic, strength-based, relational, and client-centered. I opened my private practice after 10 years of providing therapy in the Bay Area in various clinical settings, including community mental health, forensics, residential programs, and group practices.
Hi, I'm Olivia. I am an IFS certified therapist, young adult specialist, and therapist for therapists. Another area of my expertise is maternal mental health. I understand choosing the right therapist is difficult, and these profiles often sound similar. You can learn much more about me on my website: therapybyolivia
Hi, I'm Olivia. I am an IFS certified therapist, young adult specialist, and therapist for therapists. Another area of my expertise is maternal mental health. I understand choosing the right therapist is difficult, and these profiles often sound similar. You can learn much more about me on my website: therapybyolivia
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