Therapists in Ventura, CA

Trauma is not a choice, but healing is. Unresolved trauma, can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, insecure, checked out, isolated, have racing thoughts or unwanted memories, struggling with everyday tasks (school, work, parenting, etc.), dealing with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. As clinical trauma therapists, we believe individuals have the courage to heal from emotional pain by facing it, rather than avoiding it. Trauma impacts adults, our youth and our relationships. Together in therapy, we will work with you to feel safe, maintain strength, set healthy boundaries and learn how to function better in life.

Our practice, Parent Child Clinic, treats children ages 2-17. We specialize in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which is an award-winning, evidence-based, short-term behavioral management treatment for children and their caregivers. PCIT is great for strengthening attachment between caregivers and children!

I believe that all persons posses a natural core of resilience, but that life experiences often block or limit access to this storehouse of strengths. I see my role in your therapeutic work as a guide and facilitator on your journey of growth and healing. I believe that relationship is primary in the work of psychotherapy, and that creating a collaborative, compassionate and supportive relational connection is essential to this work. I aspire to help you to create a process that will empower you to grow and heal, by deepening your connection to yourself, to others, and to Nature.

I'm invested in helping you find value and joy in your life. Utilizing a trauma-informed explorative approach, I aim to empower you to be an active participant in your recovery. We'll work collaboratively as I help you gain awareness, develop skills to manage your moods and symptoms, and build confidence in your abilities. In my ten years of experience in mental health, I have assisted clients at all stages of life. I am trained in evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT, ACT) and trauma-informed care.I have worked with adolescents, families, couples, young adults, and adults in varying levels of care.

Because our mind and body are one, I strongly believe that for you to move forward emotionally, you need to be moving physically. Walking outside, side by side, as apposed to sitting still and facing you in an office setting, naturally creates a collaborative and supportive approach to therapy. It will feel less threatening to you. Because anxiety is less, more can be accomplished in an hour session of walk and talk therapy, then during the same amount of time in and office.

For over 20 years I have been using a new type of psychotherapy called lifespan Integration. High levels of efficacy are achieved. It can pull people out of depression & anxiety in only several sessions. It not only works quickly but very deeply. The ultimate goal of the therapy is the integration of the damaged 'selves' to allow the emergence of a more coherent experience. By working with these 'states' of self, isolated in memory, we are able to find, access and heal each representative self that was hurt. We can even work with memories of infancy where the earliest programming occurs ie. wounds from a narcissistic parent.

Anxiety Experts has offices in Santa Monica, Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!

Welcome! My name is Debbie, I founded Aspira Counseling to provide integrative services that require sensitivity, discretion, resourcefulness and creativity! Counseling for alcohol, drugs and addictive behaviors is a specialty and there are all kinds of different services that may be confusing to someone seeking help. Here, you can start with a simple conversation to see what your needs might be and how to best move forward. Whether you are looking for some clarification, brief intervention or intensive outpatient treatment, collaborative decision making based on your needs should make your journey easier. Please visit the website for more information.

Stress is a part of all our lives and manifests in a variety of ways. I provide stress reduction and other counseling modalities for individuals, couples and families. For over 30 years, I have worked in a neurological clinic, medical emergency rooms, hospitals, and psychiatric settings. I have a great deal of confidence working in these settings and in physicians and nurse practitioners. With this experience, I have a lot to offer the people who see me. You are welcome to call for a free consultation.

My goal is to support you in obtaining relief and progress toward your goals. I hope to aid you in recognizing maladaptive patterns, your needs, and in helping you use and celebrate your strengths in order to improve your quality of life. I hope to help you develop insight and make those changes for yourself. In addition to private practice, I have experience working in the schools with children, adolescents, and young adults. I also provide clinical supervision to associate clinicians (AMFT/ACSW).

Do you feel anxious due to your work, family issues, low self-esteem, and relationship issues? I can especially help those with anxiety/panic attacks. I make it a priority to help clients with buried feelings who have trouble speaking on their emotions. Communicating emotionally is extremely important to promote well-rounded and mature adults. I will help you enhance your self-awareness around unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and build skills necessary to handle life more effectively and develop actionable steps to reach your goals.

Are you currently navigating the depths of depression? Does anxiety grip you tightly amidst a world of constant change and division? Perhaps your faith or belief system is undergoing profound questioning, and you long for a space to openly explore your thoughts and emotions. Alternatively, you might be trapped in a difficult relationship, feeling powerless and uncertain about the path forward. No matter what brings you here, I want you to know I'm glad you've taken this important step.

Are you less than satisfied with who you've become and the life you're living? Many of us struggle with acceptance and love for our bodies and are unsure how to make peace with ourselves and plot a positive path forward. I believe therapy is a collaboration where I meet you wherever you are and we become partners on the path toward your best self. Because mental and emotional distress happens in relationship, we begin with the most important relationship you will ever have – the one with yourself. The way in which we treat ourselves directly correlates with how we show up in the world and connect with others.

“How are you?” “I’m good, you?” Sound familiar? Sometimes we can’t share how we really feel. Maybe you worry about burdening others or hope things will get better on their own. Perhaps you avoid your feelings or overthink them to exhaustion. Whatever it is, you don’t have to face it alone. I've always been driven to help others, having faced my own struggles in life. As a therapist, I've seen firsthand how depression and anxiety can leave you feeling isolated and out of control. I want to be a beacon of hope. I want to help you tap into your inner strength, regain your confidence, and help you make lasting positive changes.

Anxiety Experts has offices in Santa Monica, Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!

Accepting New Clients / Aceptando Nuevos Clientes! Your stories, pain and feelings are valid. Not everyone is going to understand the trauma you have experienced or the symptoms that accompany it, that's okay, it doesn't make it any less real. Methods of surviving trauma/abuse become symptoms; anxiety, depression, dissociation, somatic symptoms and hypervigilance, and can become distressing when no longer utilized for survival. They can also manifest as people pleasing, unhealthy relationships, difficulty trusting others, setting boundaries, shame and avoidance. I am here to hold space for you and your healing.

Are you struggling with an area of your life and need support to help you work through it? I help others work through emotional issues, childhood pain, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, dysfunctional family dynamics and much more. I also help others become their authentic self, let go of the need for external validation and give themselves permission to be the authority on their life. This comes from learning to love yourself, set boundaries with others, and create a healthy self-image. I am an incredibly empathic person who is passionate about helping others heal their life and live fully.

Seeking support is difficult for anyone. Whether it is for an individual, family, or there is support. Over 15 years experience working in a variety of environments. People just want to get some relief and feel supported when navigating difficult circumstances. I have several years working at the University level, Behavioral Health, schools, and in the private sector. My focus is private practice and there is support for whatever is going on in your life currently. I am a referral source for several local companies, doctor offices, schools, as well as a consultant for TV/Film, and professional athletes.