Somatic Therapists in Ventura, CA

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.

Life's challenges today are increasing levels of trauma, anxiety, depression, dramatic mood shifts and lowering self-esteem. I can offer a safe, sensitive, compassionate, relationship based solution. Together we will explore the impact of painful thoughts and emotions enabling us to develop a basis for clear insight and set the stage for hopeful growth and transformation.

I get what it's like to live with- Chronic Pain and Illness, terrible Anxiety, and being Highly Sensitive that you feel everything! I help people with -Chronic Pain- Anxiety- Sensitivities- Trauma- Misophonia. Connecting the dots to understand how your childhood (upbringing, trauma, stressful events, family) may be contributing to your distress today can be extremely eye opening and transformative. Healing and becoming a secure capable human is the goal and completely attainable! I view therapy as a collaboration and as a Mind-Body Therapist I am an active participant and guide.

The experiences we move through in life are complex; the balance of thought, emotion, and sensation is delicate. Life experiences create a pattern that we will unconsciously replay, often leading to symptoms and suffering. In order to break an unhealthy pattern, we must first become aware of the traumas, influences, and beliefs that create this paradigm. Through self-awareness, we gain insight into our true nature, develop the ability to self-regulate, and become empowered to create a new lifestyle. True recovery is attaining and maintaining a lifestyle that emphasizes a positive relationship with yourself.

Hello and Welcome! Are you ready to embrace a deep healing process? Have you experienced exhaustion with living life in old unhealthy patterns? I will walk with you down this path into exploring and processing through the core of your past trauma. Unresolved trauma often develops into low self-esteem, feelings of guilt, blame and shame, sleep issues, feeling overwhelmed, having triggers, struggling with depression or anxiety, and make it challenging to manage everyday tasks. I'm here to guide you into discovering the root of your trauma.

The last few years have been hard for many of us, both individually and collectively. Grief and overwhelm are high, and you may rightfully be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or collapsed. If you are physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually depleted, there are ways to bring yourself back into balance.

We are a trauma-informed group of therapists who provide therapy to adult survivors of childhood abuse. Unresolved childhood abuse, can leave you feeling overwhelmed, not fully present, living with intrusive thoughts and memories of past trauma, struggling with everyday tasks, dealing with depression, anxiety and PTSD. As trauma-focused therapists we believe you have the courage to heal from emotional pain by facing it, rather than avoiding it. Together in therapy, we will work to achieve empowerment, safety and strength, in order to better concentrate, have healthy relationships, to have clarity, and achieve internal growth.

I am a licensed MFT with offices in Ventura and Ojai. For the past 10 + years I have been working as a therapist with adults, couples and adolescents. I am honored to help facilitate my client’s on their journey, whatever it might be. I believe that it’s the therapeutic relationship that is ultimately healing. I meet each client where they are. Collaboratively, we establish safety and trust, so that we can walk through the psyche together. Additionally, I am passionate about working with couples and have extensive training in working with Adult Attachment relationships.

As a strength based therapist, I see infinite potential in all of my clients to live fulfilled and meaningful lives. My therapeutic approach is strength based and uses your innate strengths and abilities to determine the most effective solutions. My work is influenced by two modalities. The first is a family centered practice which uses the your unique family of origin “story" to explore, in which ways, that “story” has influenced your life, love and happiness or unhappiness. The second modality is somatic , I have been extensively trained in utilizing the mind/body/breath connection.

Kristine works with individuals, couples, parents, and families in a manner that feels alive, creative, joyful, connected and transformational. She is particularly passionate about helping spiritual women who identify as over-achievers and are ready to finally receive some of the care they have so generously given. Kristine is also passionate about working with couples and helping them come back to the love that has always been there for one another. Kristine believes that intimate relationships are the mirror for our unconscious patterning to surface from our childhood wounding and is bubbling to rise to the surface to be healed.

As a licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Certified Somatic therapist, I've been practicing psychotherapy and helping people find positive solutions to their problems, issues, and challenges in life for over 23 years. Whether you have a personal issue that's emotional such as depression, anxiety, addiction, or a problem with your relationship, I create a safe space for you to work through your challenges and create positive changes in your life. My clients' greatest successes have come from being supported to find their own answers to the problems they face, building new skills and actions to move forward. I can help you too!

It is easy to feel overwhelmed when we are trying to navigate stress, transition, trauma, loss, or conflict. Through compassionate inquiry into our hearts, minds, and souls we can better understand the path forward to the life we want and the person we want to be. I am a warm, collaborative, and person-centered therapist who believes in the innate capacity of humans to heal, grow, and thrive. I will join you and help guide you to connect to your authentic self, inner wisdom, strengths, and compassion. I work with adults, teens, children, couples and families to find balance and a greater sense of well-being.

Wilshire Valley Therapy offers state-of-the-art mental health services in person or via Telemedicine in LA, Burbank, Santa Clarita, Encino & Ventura, & Telemed in both SoCal & Northern Calif. Our highly qualified therapists engage & collaborate with clients whose goals & treatment directions seek to achieve more authentic, productive lives. A safe space created where clients personal & professional relationships are strengthened & a range of phase of life issues are explored in a supportive setting. We assist clients in discovering their unique value & strengths, creating a solid foundation, for a better life & a hopeful future.

My goal is to help patients increase self-awareness, increase coping skills to manage symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. Most importantly, I provide a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment in which patients can explore their symptoms, feelings, and life difficulties. By working together through the therapeutic process, I guide patients into a path of self-discovery and empowerment to develop into healthy and whole individuals. I believe that experiencing hardships can be seen as an invitation to learn more about ourselves and evolve in our life journey to reach our highest potential.

Are you struggling with anxiety and trauma and turning towards unhealthy coping mechanisms in an attempt to manage your emotions? Now is a trying time for almost everyone, and if you have a trauma background what's coming up in the current environment may be reminiscent of the stress, isolation, and fear induced by early childhood experiences. You don't have to handle this alone, and with clinically tested techniques to regulate the mind and body, it's possible to shift from a place of disempowerment to strength.

Hi, My name is Steve. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and addiction coach living in Los Angeles. I have always been curious about life and people. As I reflect on my lived experiences I have come to understand that connecting with others in a meaningful way has been the thing that has brought me the most fulfillment and joy. A very old friend recently told me that, having known me over the years, they felt that the thing that was most important to me was freedom. This resonated as true to me and I believe it informs my work as a therapist and coach. 

Have you experienced a crisis in your life, due to trauma, illness or loss? Do you need relief from internal pain and suffering? I can help. I have successfully treated hundreds of people using a combination of energy healing and spiritual counseling. My practice is based in Santa Barbara Ca, but I work on Skype and phone with people around the world. Energy work is received long distance and is palpable! My clients report a sense of peace, clarity and connection after a session with me.