Family Therapy in Torrance, CA
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Niparpon Vonghong Johansen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Due to a shortage of Asian therapists, I am only accepting Asian descent clients at this time. Please email me. DON'T CALL. I am a trauma-focused, EMDR-certified, clinical registered Art Therapist, and Marriage and
Family Therapist
. My offering is for those who wish to understand how one’s mind developed and how the body reacts to certain people or situations. The past has shaped our personality and habits, causing difficulty living life at this moment. We will explore past experiences in order to identify the root(s) of the presenting symptoms so that we can be free to have choices and wisdom to take action for a healthier future.
Francyne Foxman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I received my B.A. in Psychology from U.C., Berkeley & my M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. I hold a Certification in Dual Diagnosis from U.C., Los Angeles & am skilled in counseling clients dealing with addictions as well as emotional challenges (i.e. depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, grief & loss). I am proficient in treating persons & families dealing with divorce, separation, custody and court issues. I have provided supervision to Marriage &
Family Therapy
Trainees and Interns. In-home psychotherapy available, upon request. A Good Faith Estimate (GFE) provided upon request.
Marion A. Dave, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Life is beautiful and yet life can also be complex and complicated. Navigating through natural life stages, relationships, uncomfortable
family
dynamics, parenting struggles, career choices, the loss of loved ones as well as adverse life experiences may cause you to feel as though you are swept into a storm of unsettling emotions. You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, angry, irritable, confused, sad or simply exhausted and without clear direction on your next steps. Gaining an understanding of your thoughts, feelings, needs and desired outcomes to situations you are facing will assist you as you navigate your journey alone or in relationship with others.
Sabrina Santiago
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have been working in the field since 2014 and throughout my time I have worked with adults, children/teens, and individuals with neurodivergence. When working with my clients I make sure to tailor therapy to meet their needs including: finding ways to make interacting with their world easier and more manageable, developing coping skills, and working on communication skills. I aim to empower my clients and help them realize that they are amazing and capable. When possible I also try to incorporate the
family
dynamic into treatment as
family
is an important factor.
Not accepting new clients
Bernard Nicolas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
Jamie Gelbart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT, 110414
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Jamie offers Walk and Talk therapy, Teletherapy and In-person therapy. Jamie is passionate about incorporating all aspects of health and wellness into therapy. With a personal background in elite athletics, a master’s degree in Kinesiology, a master’s degree in Psychology, certified in nutritional psychiatry and a licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
, she has a unique approach to helping those she works with achieve their full potential in relationships, life/work balance, negotiating life’s stressors by focusing on personal strengths and combining therapy with self-care and motivational goal setting.
Jill L. Ruby-Wahba
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Imagine what your life could look like if you felt more in control, self-assured, energetic and hopeful about the future. Your conflicts and challenges don't need to define you, consume you, or prevent you from being able to enjoy the life or relationships you desire. Imagine feeling wonderful just as you are. What if you had fulfilling, healthy relationships (with your spouse/partner,
family
, friends, colleagues or children), despite anxiety, changing roles or circumstances, traumatic experiences, addiction or abuse, grief, loss, or guilty feelings? Let me help you heal old wounds and create a life you love living.
Lianne de la Pena
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
I offer professional focus on balancing life during COVID, anxiety, depression, anger management, difficulty functioning, domestic violence, trauma, history of sexual and physical abuse, guilt and shame,
family
addictions and codependence, self-harm, grief and loss, multi-generational
family
reconciliation, phase of life transitions, multi-cultural issues, parenting skills, and forgiveness. Individual, couple and
family
sessions are available. My approach to therapy embraces the premise that people are inherently worthy and share a common, basic need to feel heard and validated in their relationships.
Melanie Bomar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Melanie is a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
. She earned her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and has over 8 years of experience at Journeys working with clients of all ages and various issues. She has experience with clients struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression,
family
conflict, phobias, marital issues, etc. She is trained in EMDR. She also has over 16 years of experience working with teens in a youth ministry setting. Previously, Melanie gained experience in the Television and Music industries. In her free time, she enjoys wilderness backpacking & music.
Veronica Yamashita
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with work/life balance? Or wondering why relationships and adulting is so hard? If so, you’re in the right place! Hi, I am Veronica! A licensed marriage and
family therapist
most passionate about self-care, wellness and leaving the world better than how I found it. I believe that living a good life first begins within ourselves. I am passionate about helping clients address their challenges and exploring ways to move through the discomfort.
Cheryl J Santiago-Venture
Psychologist, PsyD, SEP
Verified
Verified
I have a collaborative approach, offering individual and
family therapy
.
You are taking the first steps in creating change in your life. The pursuit of health, happiness, and healing are aspects that we all strive for, and that can be accelerated with additional support and insight oriented therapy. In addition to traditional approaches, such as psychodynamic approaches and cognitive behavioral interventions, I utilize mindfulness techniques, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR. I have experience in treating a variety of condition, such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. Therapy can assist with stress and change of life issues, such as divorce, new parents, health issues, bereavement, or work/peer conflict.
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Shannon L Poach
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
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I work with individuals experiencing Life stressors including:
Bereavement; loss of loved one, pets, and relationships
College Transition; academic pressure, roommate difficulty, independent living
Relationship Difficulties; break-ups, poor communication skills
Family
relational issues; blended/step
family
integration
Graduate School Stressors; organizing schedules, dissertation difficulties, defining career paths.
For many, coming to therapy can seem like a leap of faith. Psychotherapy asks you to trust a process, and someone, new and unknown to you and to set aside time for yourself in your busy life. I hope you will find our website helpful and informative as you consider beginning the process. Diagnostic specialization can be previewed at our website: www.PoachConsulting.com
Hillary M Sherman-Wicks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hillary Sherman-Wicks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Masters Degree in Social Work from Arizona State University after receiving her Bachelors of Arts with Honors in Psychology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She uses a flexible approach in working with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages to address a variety of issues, including ADHD, anxiety and stress, adoption-related issues, behavioral challenges, depression, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, parenting, and
family
and relationship difficulties. She provides therapy in English and in Spanish.
Eric Haynes
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Eric Haynes is a psychologist at Haynes Psychological Services, a private practice conveniently located in the heart of the South Bay-Los Angeles area. Dr. Haynes has studied clinical psychology for over a decade and has practiced in the greater Los Angeles area for 8 years in a variety of clinical roles. Dr. Haynes has treated young children (7+ years old) to older adults (80+ years old) in individual, couples, and
family therapy
. Dr. Haynes specializes in treating adolescents and young adults.
Miguel Torres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Miguel Torres, LCSW has over a decade of experience working in the mental health field in New York and California. He utilizes
family
systems, DBT, and CBT techniques to help adults, adolescents, families, and couples achieve their goals. His work with people explores the balance between acceptance and change, tolerating distress, and increasing one’s ability to regulate intense emotions.
You Are a Masterpiece Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, PPSC, CAMC
Verified
Verified
Bienvenidos, soy Maricela Diaz; tengo Licenciatura con el estado de California para salud mental. Soy terapista Cristiana, ayudo a personas sufriendo de perdida de identidad, se sienten deprimidos, con ansiedad, que han sufrido traumas, y que quieren obtener una relación con Dios. Welcome! I am Maricela Diaz, I am licensed with the state of California as a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I assist people that are feeling sad, lonely, abandoned, feeling anxiety and that have suffered trauma. I also assist people who want a deeper relationship with God.
Ashraf Hosseini
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am RLT (Relational Life Therapy) level 3 trained, IFS (Internal
Family
System) & CBT-informed (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) therapist, and an approved provider for gambling treatment through California Office of Problem Gambling,.
We face myriad of relational and emotional challenges from childhood to adult years. When the right support to deal with these challenges is not available to us, we compensate by activating parts of our Self that may manifest themselves as anxiety, depression, trauma reactions, compulsive behaviors, etc. As a result, relationships with our others, as well as with ourselves, are affected. My goal is to create a safe and caring space, and to guide you through healing these parts leading to a self who is more emotionally aware and connected. You will learn to live with more harmony in the present, and build stronger relationships.
Jamie Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
Paula Ong
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You might be feeling stressed, lost, confused, overwhelmed, or stuck. Your thoughts and emotions feel “too much” that you just want them to stop. Maybe you've had enough of behavior patterns that get in the way of your self and your relationships. Maybe you've experienced life events that hold you back from being your most self. Or maybe you are unsure of where to even start. But here you are open to learning different ways of coping, being, and living. I can provide services for children, teens, and adults for individual,
family
, or couple sessions.
Sophie Schoenfeld
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I have specific knowledge of
family
issues involved in divorce and
family
law.
I work with individual adults, children and families helping them develop healthy, growing relationships with one another, addressing blockages in
family
dynamics and helping individuals deal with relationship problems, as well as depression and anxiety. I utilize mindful self reflection and facilitate inner growth through reparative interpersonal experience and respectful collaboration in the safety of a therapeutic setting. Together we will learn new tools for positive conflict resolution, effective communication and expand the capacity of human relatedness. I focus on helping clients find deeper meaning and inspiration in their unique journey through life.
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What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.