Therapists in Valencia, CA

I believe in offering my patients a confidental non judgemental approach to psychotherapy in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. I can help you with your couples or family problems, your teen and children issues. I also deal with blended family difficulties with my background from an inpatient hospital experience, I am here to offer my specialities in Panic Disorder, Post Trumatic stress disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and Depression. When dealing with the disorders listed above I believe in taking an investigated approach of the source of the problem as well as teaching relaxation and positive thinking to help the patient gain control.

I believe that we all struggle in our daily lives to make sense of things with every challenge that befalls us. Whether you are dealing with a long term issue, an immediate crisis, or anything in between, I want to reassure you that I provide a very comfortable and supportive environment by which you and I can work together to help you overcome whatever challenges you are facing. To me, the most important part of therapy is making a connection with the client and what I believe makes me different from other therapists is my ability to form that connection.

Regardless of how much pain and struggle you may be experiencing, I believe that successful therapy can provide a path to living a happier and more fulfilling life. My approach is collaborative and generally involves helping clients gain more self understanding, as well as learn practical strategies to manage life's challenges.

Are you wishing you could feel happier in your current relationships? Let me help you understand the source of your difficulties and find healthier ways to achieve your goals. Your thoughts result in feelings and behaviors - sometimes positve and sometimes self-defeating.

Are you in emotional pain? Stuck, frustrated, anxious, or alone? Are you or your loved ones repeating behaviors, relationships, or situations, and wishing you could break the cycle? Maybe little things feel more overwhelming or irritating than usual. Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. And even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. My job is not to judge you--it's to listen, help you understand the root causes of your difficulties, and teach you practical tools to help change your life.

During difficult times, therapy can be an empowering and even transformative experience that results in enriched relationships as well as greater overall well-being. Deeply committed to the values of human dignity and equality, I provide affirmative therapy to people of all ethnicities, spiritualities and sexual orientations. I have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults recover from trauma, grief, pet loss and obsessive-compulsive disorder, and have specialized training in working with military veterans. If you believe therapy would be helpful to you or your child at this point, I would be honored to meet with you.

I provide for you a safe, caring, and supportive environment whether working with an individual, couple or family. Your therapy will be non-judgmental and compassionate which will help you to establish the trust that is necessary to explore the painful experiences of your life.

Hello! I'm happy you have made the choice to reach out and find support. I help people not just survive in life, but to thrive.

I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist treating a wide range of clinical problems including: depression, marital problems, anxiety, individual psychological problems, and child-parent problems. My approach to therapy is a hybrid of several modalities using evidence based practices. I employ whatever techniques I believe are in the best interest of helping clients' move towards the goals set. Studies also show that clients are highly satisfied with services of Marriage and Family Therapists. My goal as your therapist is for clients to show a marked improvement in work productivity, family relationships, partner relationships, emotional health, overall health, social life, and community involvement.

What is the impulse that gets you up in the morning? Do you struggle with knowing what it is? Do you feel that you are constantly working towards a goal only to see it move out of your grasp? In my practice I work a great deal with clients who work in the creative professions. I work with clients to uncover their internal dialogues and behaviors. I believe that every person is operating from a desire for love, dignity, and grace, and it can begin with the therapeutic relationship. I also have a business doing mental health consultation for the entertainment industry (Media Psychology Services).

Do you worry if she is making the right choices? As a parent, you want the best for your child. Perhaps it was easier when they were younger. Now that she is a teenager, things are more difficult. These days the world is complicated. Children are influenced by their peers, the internet, and the media. Maybe you are feeling like you used to have a close relationship and now your teen is more distance. Many parents who come to see me ask "Why is she so angry?" At times you may feel like you don't know what to do?

NOMINATED, SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR 2013, BY THE PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKER'S ASSOCIATION, LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPT. OF MENTAL HEALTH. I have extensive experience related to all adolescent issues along with family therapy. I have a strong background in dealing with substance abuse issues. I provide effective strategies to cope with any mood related problems. I had additional training at USC focusing on school related problems. I have experience in working with individuals who have experienced some form of trauma.

The patients with whom I have worked have most appreciated the empathy and understanding I bring to our sessions about the problems with which they are struggling. Together with the client, I have helped each individual develop a deeper understanding of their problems and its origins and helped them use this understanding to create a resolution to those problems. I have been able to help clients with various issues including depression and other moods disorders like bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders including obsessive compulsive disorders, Substance abuse disorders, Family, Parenting and Marital/Relationship problems, as well as issues of Adolescents.

Have the Safer at Home orders left you feeling lonely, depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? I'm doing video and phone sessions while we are staying away from friends and family. Now is the perfect time for working through anxieties, depression, phobias, annoyances, and old triggers--or new ones caused by being trapped at home with those you both love and sometimes hate. Let's figure out a way to get through this crisis together while at the same time healing old wounds that make those around us unbearable during this time of crisis. I can work with anyone in the state of California via video sessions!

Life happens! Unexpected loss, phase-of-life transitions, the stress of parenting, managing your career, and maintaining relationships often lead to feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and out of sync. As a therapist, it is my role to empathize, educate and empower. Working from a collaborative, strength-based approach, I will guide you through therapy and help you take control of your life to establish healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and being. I nurture a supportive and safe atmosphere where you can work through hardships and build upon the strengths and skills that have helped you to overcome past challenges.

Working through difficult times makes us, and our relationships, stronger. Making the decision to begin therapy isn't always easy, but sometimes it's just what you need to get your life back on track. Despite the stereotype of a therapist being someone who will, "tell you what to do," my role is to listen and help you toward hearing your own answers. It can offer you insight and perspective so you can achieve what you are striving for in your life. Together, we can explore what is getting in the way of you living a happier life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker inspiring hope and facilitating change in the lives of people from all cultural backgrounds. For over 15 years, I have provided psychotherapy in the greater Los Angeles area. A Los Angeles native, I graduated from the University of Southern California in 2005 with my Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and minor in Sociology/Race Relations and in 2007 with my Masters in Social Work. My main focus is to provide you with a non-judgmental clinical space to process feelings, discover your authentic self, and heal.

I am a therapist who specializes in working with couples, family and trauma. Treatment is tailored to work with a client’s strengths, areas of needed support and current goals. Couples seen in therapy include those who are in a committed relationship ( i.e. living together, engaged, etc). Families seen in therapy include those in various life stages such as: expecting a baby, raising children, caring for their aging parent etc. Individuals who have found my therapy style helpful are: high goal performers, first responders, endurance/extreme sport athletes, and individuals who ‘on paper’ are successful yet something is missing.

A strong therapeutic relationship is founded by offering an environment that is non-judgmental, open, supportive and is collaborative. I work as a team with you, to encourage and help you reduce unwanted thoughts, worries, feelings of hopelessness and to make positive changes in your life. Through the process, you and I will explore the past, current stressors and worries that impact you today. I will work with you to build effective coping skills, build new opportunities and possibilities, while allowing you to grow, change, enlighten and bring balance to your life.

I specialize in working with couples and individuals struggling with relationship and communication issues, who desire counseling from a Christian perspective. I also treat individuals, couples, and families who need help dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and spiritual issues. My primary focus has been helping couples repair damaged relationships by teaching them how they can effectively apply biblical principles to their marriage in the most practical way possible. Of course, I realize that every situation is different, so I always attempt to meet clients "where they are" in terms of their own level of spirituality.