Therapists in Upland, CA

Ryan R. Hayes, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work from California State University, Bakersfield.

Lisa Olivera - "Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you, doesn't mean you can, should, or need to do it alone." Life is beautiful, but it can also be difficult. It can throw unexpected challenges at you, whether that's stress, a new transition, depression, anxiety, loss, a traumatic experience, etc. These experiences can leave you feeling sad, scared, alone, hopeless, empty and lost. They may keep you from experiencing the beauty and joy of life. It’s okay to ask for help. We can work together through the storm and find the light. You do not have to do this alone. I am here with you.

I most enjoy working with those who identify as introverts, people-pleasers, and over-thinkers, because these are also the people whose needs are often overlooked. Whether you are someone who is easily overwhelmed, feels misunderstood, or worries that you're "too sensitive" or "too emotional," my goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can focus on healing, growing, and just being you.

I have been a therapist for over 13 years now, I love my profession. I have had the opportunity of working with all age groups from birth to five, school aged children, teens, and adults of all ages. I enjoy doing individual, couple counseling and family counseling sessions.I have a wide variety of experience and tailer the interventions to meet your needs.

My goal is to create a safe space for clients during sessions by being an observant, nonjudgmental, and empathetic therapist. My hope is to help clients with their journey to become mentally healthy, mindful, and self-aware for a new lifestyle that is encouraging and fulfilling to them. My philosophy is “Aim Small to Hit Big”, which means to be present in the moment and set small attainable goals for yourself to build upon your successes and celebrate accomplishments one goal at a time.

To paraphrase a Greek philosopher, the only thing constant is change; in fact, life is full of changes and challenges. When feeling confident and strong, we can usually adapt fairly well to stresses and obstacles. It's different, though, when unpleasant emotions or complex issues seem to drain practically all the energy we can muster just to get through the day. Feeling overly confused or frustrated, maybe even lost or helpless, might mean it's time to reach out to someone who can help us identify, work through, and manage whatever is getting in the way of our happiness and peace of mind. I could be just that person for you.

We all struggle at times with feelings of unresolved hurt, anxiety, depression, and anger. These feelings can rob us of the joy we might normally experience in our selves and our relationships. It is never easy to admit to having personal issues or to examine our past experiences. We all want to be heard and know that someone is listening to us. We want to have confidence in our relationships that they are healthy, loving and dependable. Sometimes these questions are more fundamental. What are we doing with our lives? We all want to be whole, confident in who we are and in our relationships. We want to be our best selves.

People select me as a therapist due to my non-judgmental demeanor and 30+ years of experience. I believe it is important to be professional yet not clinically stuffy, humble yet confident and knowledgeable yet still teachable. I love life and people. The mistakes I've made have been my greatest teachers. Nobody's perfect. We all have problems....but we all have room for growth & improvement. It's a crazy world. The goals of being able to keep our feet firmly planted on the ground, in order to fulfill one's responsibilities in life, yet keep one 's 'hand in the sky', in order to experience joy are pragmatic, realistic and attainable.

Therapy can be an intimidating journey as we learn to identify and process feelings that are often difficult to confront or may have been suppressed for many years. A strong therapeutic relationship is often the first step in developing a safe, and nurturing environment. Each individual brings their own life experiences. Through these experiences, the individual is able to identify what it means to live a life of healing in defining the best version of themselves.

Not accepting insurance. It is my goal to help you create change in your life and develop a new understanding as you face life's challenges. Together, we will optimize your ability to achieve a healthy state of balance and well-being. Most of the individuals I see are coping with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues or challenges adjusting to a new stage in life. I look forward to speaking with you to discuss your needs and expectations.

I believe in the power of choice! I’m the Family Counselor meeting virtually with adults, parents, couples, and individuals, using Talk-therapy and Life & Parenting Coaching services in my private practice. I create a virtual environment where you can focus on building positive self-worth, embracing more effective parenting strategies, creating successful relationships, navigating through grief & loss, tackling educational & motivational concerns, and exploring a variety of personal issues. Let's see if we are a good fit!

My name is Nella Valencia-Ngo. I am a Christian Therapist who combines Biblical wisdom with therapeutic and neuropsychology expertise. My passion is to support clients in their journey towards integrating life experiences in ways that create meaning, purpose, and strength. I believe that every life experience, including hardship and pain, are all part of our story and shape who we are. With the right support, even the most painful experiences can be transformative. Through our time together you are not only going to experience relief from distressing symptoms, but you will also discover your ultimate life purpose.

Feeling unseen, not heard, alone & isolated and missing the connection with others? You are not alone. If you are feeling lost/disconnected and unable to be fully authentic in your own life, I can help. When I felt alone & hopeless & disconnected, I turned to therapy & it profoundly changed my life. I became a therapist to help empower those that feel hopeless, alone & scared, gain confidence, strength & self-worth. If you are tired, frustrated & need change, let me guide you to discover your power, your personal truth. Asking for help is a sign of strength. Be brave, call for a free consultation. You matter. Let's find hope.

You have discovered a highly experienced therapist with a humanistic approach to life's challenges. Are you seeking relief from emotional pain due to depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, divorce, or loss? If so I have over 25 years experience as a psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families. My expectation is to assist each and every client who enlists my services to meet their identified goals. I believe in establishing a healthy working relationship in the process of addressing desired outcomes. My therapeutic approach is holistic and based on psychodynamic approaches.

Happy that you are here and taking the first step toward change! I'm Simone and I'm an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. My clientele has ranged from preteens, teens, young adults, and older adults. I primarily focus on utilizing mindfulness in the therapy room and helping you learn to trust your thought processes to make healthy and positive decisions. I utilize a range of resources from meditation at the end of the therapy, activities in the therapy room to calm down anxiety, and providing homework to do when necessary to ensure change is happening!

As a Humanistic, client-centered, strength-based therapist, I firmly believe in the innate resilience and capabilities of my clients. Together we can work on identifying unique strengths and resources that can be utilized to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. By identifying and building upon these strengths, we can work collaboratively towards increasing self-efficacy, develop a positive self-image, increase self-esteem, and creating change. Client-centered therapy is at the core of my practice. Creating a warm, non-judgmental, and supportive therapeutic environment is one of my main objectives while in session.

I am an Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT), graduated with a Master’s of Science in Counseling Psychology from Mount Saint Mary’s University. I am fluent in Spanish and have experience working with a diverse population of Hispanic and Latin Americans.

Welcome. I am truly glad that you are here. You are taking the first step to begin your self-discovery journey. Life can sometimes be challenging and in those times, show up for yourself and allow me to accompany you. Together we will discover your inner resiliency and work collaboratively to work on your goals, whatever they may be.