Therapists in Torrance, CA

I recognize the courage that it takes to ask for help. In a space where you feel safe and understood, we will work alongside each other to once again find your inner light. I believe that we all experience a wide variety of obstacles, hardships, grief, and loss. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I strive to ensure that my clients have access to the mental health care they need to promote healing. We work together to create an individualized treatment plan that addresses your unique needs. Through therapy you will recognize stumbling blocks that cause you to feel distressed and ways to change them to stepping stones.

Are your worried, rushed, easily losing your temper, crashing in hopelessness, and/or uncertain of who you are and what is your purpose in life? I use a mindfulness therapy that helps you to: 1) notice when unhelpful aspects of your past are presenting themselves in the present; 2) understand, notice, and temper all of your feelings; 3) create new stories in your life; 4) embrace love at its deepest levels; 5) improve relationships and communications in all areas of your life.

I specialize in these Anxiety Disorders: Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorders (with and without Agrophobia), and Social Anxiety. I also assist those in life transitions (divorce, marriage, childbirth, relocation, grief, etc.) to aid navigation of values and perspectives that commonly require re-evaluation during these times.

Life can be full of challenges, loss, and anxiety. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment where healing can occur, and you and your loved ones can become your best selves. I work with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, depression, assertiveness, social skills, ADHD, selective mutism, academic problems, grief and loss, divorce, and relationship issues.

I have extensive experiences in working with individuals who had painful experiences and continue to suffer from these memories. My goal is not only to treat trauma symptoms, but to help people grow from their painful experiences. Through my treatment, you can overcome any negative thoughts associated with trauma and gain trust and confidence in people and yourself. My approach includes evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), such as Prolonged Exposure and STAIR/NST. You will learn many tools to manage your trauma related symptoms, which can be used after my treatment.

While superbly educated and experienced as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I always remember that the primary component of any healing I can facilitate is spiritual. I have a background as a creative artist and a community-oriented clinician. I work with children 6 and up, couples, families and individuals regardless of sexual orientation, race, religion, or economic status. I have also done a lot of work with adolescents dealing with substance abuse and adults facing workplace issues.

We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.

Life is too beautiful to not be able to enjoy it to the fullest. I will help you increase self-awareness and gain a better understanding of both and old wounds which may be holding you back from experiencing a happier life. I am here to help you learn to love yourself, to have patience and to look at problems in a different and positive perspective, so that you can find different ways to solve them. I will provide you with valuable tools to help you cope so you can live the full, peaceful and happy life God intended you to have.

Are you struggling in your life and looking to make changes? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or grief and loss? I have many years of experience helping people change and improve their lives. I approach my work with caring and compassion. I also bring 40+ years of experience as an RN to my practice.

Thank you for taking the first step in your journey towards living your best life. Therapy with a knowledgeable and caring professional can positively impact your life satisfaction. While it is inevitable that many people experience emotional distress such as depression, anxiety, trauma, confusion, or hopelessness at some point, you're not alone, and I would like to invite you on a journey of self-realization and healing. Effective psychotherapy can be enlightening and bring forth new insights and perspectives that will ultimately allow you to live the life you deserve.

What would your life and relationships look like if you were functioning as the healed version of yourself? Our relationships can only be as healthy as we are! Gain control over difficult emotions, move beyond the pain of the past, and learn to navigate around life’s distractions and demands so that you can show up with others as your best, most healthy version of yourself. Explore healthy conflict styles and deepen your connections in the relationships that matter to you the most.

ARE you there for me? Do I matter to you? Do you love me? Can I trust you? Are you there when I reach out to you? Experiencing difficulties in your relationships? Having trouble finding meaning in life? Noticing persistent patterns of conflict ?Are you tired of the same old arguments? Are you on the verge of break up or divorce? I HELP COUPLES FIND LOVE AGAIN I want to help you learn how to manage this relational stress, rebuild your bond with your partner and have the relationship you want.

Therapy is a powerful tool that can foster self awareness, insight and relief from anxiety and depression. Making the decision to seek guidance is the first step towards meeting your goals and limiting behavior that may be sabotaging your success. I feel it's important to create a rich understanding of past experiences and current choices so that patterns can be illuminated, identified and brought to Iight. I find that when one becomes aware of these patterns, they develop the power and confidence to move forward.

“Stress is not the enemy in our lives. Paradoxically, it is the key to growth - by Jim Loehr”. Stress is inevitable. However, if we can learn how to manage our reactions to stress, we may convert negative situations into opportunities to become better and stronger. As a therapist, I help my clients better managing their stress caused by dating, relationship, and marital challenges as well as life transitions, acculturation stress, parent-child conflict, teenage behavioral problems, processing parental divorce, work/academic stress, negative self-talk, social anxiety, depression, anger management and more.

Hi, I’m Bernadette and I’m a therapist in the South Bay of California. I work with women to overcome anxiety and self-doubt so they feel empowered and confident. Do you feel anxiety and self-doubt are taking over your life? Are you constantly questioning yourself and your ability to thrive in your environment? If so, schedule a free 15 minute consultation via website become an expert on your mental health.

Do you have anxiety and find yourself worrying all the time? Do your relationships suffer because you worry? Worrying affects your mind and body. It often involves nervousness, panic, fear, obsessive-compulsiveness, and embarrassment or worse, shame. Whether you have one of these experiences or all of them, worry disconnects you from loved ones. This leads to sadness or depression. You don't have to be alone with your worry (or sadness). Engaging in treatment is a difficult decision, but your commitment will be the first step toward releasing the emotions that stand in the way of you feeling safe, calm, confident and connected.

My goal is to foster a comfortable and non-judgmental environment to explore difficult thoughts and feelings, in order to facilitate healing and growth. I specialize in anxiety disorders, behavioral therapies, and depression. Additional areas of focus include complex family issues, life transitions, relationship problems, parenting skills, and other concerns. I utilize a variety of theoretical approaches in order to tailor the experience to meet your specific therapy needs. I will challenge you to explore patterns of thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you, so you can develop skills to manage your symptoms more effectively.

I have valuable experience working with children, teens, and adults, to help them find their strengths, support, and empower them through their mental health healing journey with compassion and respect. My experience ranges from working with adults, children, teens, and families in residential and outpatient settings, treating a wide variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, grief, bipolar disorder, relationship conflicts, family conflict, self-esteem, parenting, and coping skills.

In my practice, I offer support and guidance with responsiveness, empathy, creativity, and psychological insight as you face life's difficulties and transitions. I work with both trauma-related and pervasive mental illnesses to ordinary life events and challenges.  As your therapist, my job is to help you tap into the limitless storehouse of resilience inside of you and your innate ability to heal, move towards health and wholeness, and not just survive, but thrive in this world. Together, we can transform the poison in your life into the medicine of wisdom and compassion.