Men's Issues Therapists in Ventura, CA

The path to living the life you want begins where courage and fear meet. When we are low in courage and high in fear we feel unsettled, busied, strained and eventually-void of hope. The thought that life will get better or that we will feel better becomes hijacked by the void. Our day to day begins to feel meaningless. This absence of meaning can be experienced as emptiness, sadness, loneliness, despair and misery. It can also be experienced as restlessness, irritability, avoidance, stomachaches, headaches and illness. These experiences drive our thoughts, beliefs, decisions and behaviors and can lead to mental and physical decline.

Are life's struggles and difficulties interfering or holding you back from being the person you want to be. If so, join me in seeking perspective and solutions to the obstacles in your life. Throughout my pre-license training and post licensure practice I have worked along side individuals who experienced anxiety, depression, and/or relationship difficulties, as well as victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence. I specialize in helping those who struggle with addiction and/or anger issues, which often have undertones of anxiety, depression, or trauma sustaining the problem.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a practice that focuses on young adults, adults, seniors, veterans, and first responders. I am also a United States Army Combat Veteran, and a father who knows what it is like to put other people's needs before your own. It takes time, exploration, and effort to learn a new way of looking at yourself. It takes time to see what is on the other side of the coin.

If you, like most individuals, are struggling with life adjustments, anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues, you can explore solutions in therapy. Therapy is a place where we can begin to do the work in a safe space.

Hello and welcome. Psychotherapy is a transformative tool to assist you in centering your mind, body, and spirit. There is no need to limit your life or extend your suffering, I can help you find the relief you’ve been searching for. I’m trained, licensed, and competent in various evidence based practices. In honor of the diverse and multicultural world we live in; along with my own life experiences. As of result of this, I have evolved into an experienced Integrative Therapist.

My goal for therapy is to provide the immediate relief of symptoms as well as building long lasting strategies and coping skills to deal with life's challenges.

I am an associate clinical social worker, with 10+ years of experience within the mental health services industry. My clinical experience has focused primarily on helping individuals in the adolescent to young adult age, with more recent work being conducted in middle aged adults. I have a strong trauma-informed approach when working with my clients. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment, and help understand aspects of lived experiences. My extensive clinical training includes working with children, teenagers, and adults, with an array of mental health challenges.

In my 45 years of practice in Europe, New York and California, I can quickly identify issues a client brings in and we start working immediately using the many techniques I have developed throughout my researched travels. I connect well with well traveled people because I speak 3 languages.

I am a psychoanalyst, certified EMDR therapist, and IMAGO couple's therapist. I work with individuals and couples (gay and straight) on everything from complex trauma stemming from childhood and PTSD, to relationship ruptures both personally and professionally. Couples' work allows couples to move from blame and reactivity to understanding and empathy, so they can create a deeper and more loving connection with each other. I also work with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, and career challenges. As a former TV anchor and journalist, I understand the inner workings of the entertainment/news industry.

I can help you navigate the process of exploring your identity, your purpose, and your place in a difficult world. You may be struggling with the many transitions that occur during your particular phase of life, especially if you are making sense of bad experiences or broken relationships from childhood. You might feel anxious, depressed, or angry, isolate yourself from others, or argue with family. You are not alone in these experiences.

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.

I believe: our mind & body are completely intertwined; the possibilities within every human being are limitless; and you are not your symptoms. I do not believe in limits set by a diagnosis or label for you to identify yourself by, instead I help you find your true nature, your Self, & peace within the midst of difficulty, change, loss, and the holidays! I've been a psychologist for over 30 years, yet the way I help people today is entirely different now. I use mindfulness brain-based talk therapy, and visualizations, for an integrated approach to emotional/physical/mental wellness. We focus on your current self and life as a whole.

I believe that everyone is capable of overcoming the obstacles that stand in the way of realizing their goals. We all deserve to be validated exactly as we are. We can accomplish this by looking inward, and fostering a strong sense of self. This way we are able meet our own emotional needs and free ourselves from the unhelpful cycles in our lives.

As a therapist, I bring life experience and a direct but easygoing approach to helping you with your mental health concerns. Primarily using a mix of Narrative and CBT Therapy (with other methods as needed), I help you discover your ability to work through the issues that are stopping you from being the best “you” possible. I work with Individuals, couples, families, children, and teens. I have experience with dealing with high-conflict divorce and the fallout it can cause. Whether you are a couple looking for a "tune-up", an individual going through a tough patch or you have a teen going through a difficult time, I can help.

There are many reasons people seek therapy. Most likely, you're here because you're feeling out of balance in some aspect of your life. You may be looking for better ways to cope with depression or anxiety, change patterns that lead to unhealthy behaviors or relationships, or heal from a difficult or traumatic experience. Therapy can help you gain insight about yourself, increase your sense of confidence, or help you explore a new life path with courage and intention. My hope is to provide support, tools, and encouragement to help you find greater balance, authenticity, and overall well-being.

I work with a diverse population of clients providing individual, group, couples, and family therapy to those struggling with alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders as well as mood and anxiety disorders. I have extensive experience working in both inpatient settings and in my private practice. In my work I am compassionate, engaged, attentive, playful, fierce, challenging, non-judgmental, and tender. I am a client centered, humanistic, depth psychologist, which means that therapy is focused on clients and their issues. I believe in authenticity, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. Together we work to address multiple areas of client's life.

Welcome to Ventura Community Counseling! All of our therapists create a safe, emotionally warm, and comfortable setting so that you can feel relaxed enough to discuss those experiences that are hard to talk about. We will listen with empathy, understanding, kindness, and support. We will provide you skill-based tools to guide you through your challenge so that you can grow, stretch, and heal. All of our therapists use a humanistic and holistic approach.

My name is Larry Sherfield and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have worked in mental health in various roles including medical and clinical social worker and psychotherapist since 2002. I am trained in evidence-based models and have a strength-based, solution-focused, trauma-informed approach. I specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, adjustment disorder, grief schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

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.