Adults Therapists in Westlake Village, CA

Seeing the difference therapy can make in life and relationships is what led me to become a therapist. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, or dealing with life transitions, therapy can help. As your therapist, I will provide you with a safe, supportive and compassionate environment. We will work collaboratively to tailor therapy to meet your unique needs and goals. This may mean exploring patterns of thoughts or behaviors that are getting in the way of reaching your goals, looking at new skills or strategies to help create long-term changes, or improving areas of concern in your relationships.

Through the therapeutic process, I foster a safe space to address complicated emotions and stressors, move towards growth, and facilitate healing. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults . I work primarily with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, self-harm, depression, and low self-esteem. Therapy with me may include processing through traditional talking, art therapy, play therapy, building resources, creating support systems, and working on skills needed to help you or your loved ones reach their therapeutic goals.

My clinical approach to healing is humanistic, client-centered, and attachment-focused. I facilitate connection through emotional attunement, curiosity, and empathy that is predicated on non-judgement through a strengths-based lens. The therapeutic join is co-constructed collaboratively with individuals/couples/families who wish to do deep reparative work. Unresolved material can keep a system "stuck" in a feedback loop of historical/multigenerational pattern replication that is no longer effective/has become unmanageable. Clinical focus aims to excavate maladaptive mechanisms, shed faulty programming, and create opening for change.

I Wendy De Augustine, L.M.F.T., MA., am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have a MA in Art Therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, group and family therapy. My areas of focus include art therapy, narrative therapy and working with children, adolescents and adults . I received a 62-unit Masters of Arts degree in Psychology with a major in Marriage and Family Therapy/Art Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute. I work extensively with depressed teens and adults , utlizing different techniques through a Narrative and Post Modern lens to provide what is most helpful to my clients.

In my practice, I strive to give you the best opportunity at self-reflection and growth. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults who are struggling with mood disorders and cognitive disabilities. I work with my clients to understand their stressors that come from living day to day life, fearing the unknown and not knowing the tools to curb emotional distress. With my experience in residential and lower levels of care, as well as group therapy settings, I strive to meet you where you are at therapeutically. Part of my therapeutic approach includes in session practice of skills as well as online resources.

I am a clinical psychologist with a large practice focusing on adolescents, young adults , adults and families. My practice has allowed me to gain significant experience in addressing anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors and addiction. A large percentage of my practice focuses on male mental health. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and families of the Conejo Valley for over 11 years.

Are you or a loved one currently struggling with addiction or cutting back substance use? Do you find it difficult to communicate or connect with your partner? Is your family having a hard time working together or finding happiness? Give me a call, let's talk! I tend to take a relational approach to therapy to help my clients through a variety of struggles. The main goal with this is that no matter the pain or stress, you are not enduring it alone. Throughout our work together we will work on building tools and strategies for overcoming life's stressors as well as seeking deeper meaning from our struggles.

I passionately believe in the human capacity for growth through empathy, insight, and connection. I use a gentle but direct approach to help my clients to navigate the road to change. I will help you to examine how your life experiences, interpersonal relationships and environment connect to your thoughts, feelings and actions. I have extensive experience in mental health and substance abuse recovery, and have worked with adults and adolescents in inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. In my practice I see individuals and couples, and have a strong background in family therapy.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with adolescents, young adults , adults , parents, and families. In addition to individual and family therapy, I have run groups with adolescents and adults . I work with a wide range of clinical issues including anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem, coming out, trauma and crisis management and am passionate about working with young people, and the LGBTQ+ community. My person-centered approach to counseling involves socratic questioning, uncovering hidden strengths, and realizing one's own unique gifts.

Dr. Samantha Tamburro is a founding partner of Engage Psychological Services. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and has been working with children and families since 1996. Dr. Tamburro graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Southern California. She received her doctorate degree in psychology from Pepperdine University. Dr. Tamburro works with children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders and more.

I helps teens, young adults , and families work through a wide range of challenges. I have a passion for helping others manage worry, perfectionism, and stress, such as for those who may be high-achieving or gifted. I strive to create a therapy space that is collaborative, calm, honest, and flexibly-structured. With an emphasis on fostering confidence and personal autonomy, I work closely with clients and parents to ensure long-term goals and growth support these qualities.

Are you ready to create positive change in your life? Well you came to the right place! I would be honored to help support you on your healing journey. I believe creating a safe space and developing a positive therapeutic relationship is very important in the process of emotional healing. I provide this type of presence for each client that I work with.

As we face uncertainty in our lives now more than ever, it is essential that we learn tools to help us capture internal peace, despite external circumstances. I recognize the true power that curiosity and a listening ear can have in honoring our life experiences while tapping into our inner strengths and resources. I assist children, adolescents, and young adults in navigating life transitions, stress, depression and anxiety from an atmosphere of compassion and acceptance. I guide parents in finding a deeper understanding of their child’s behavior - allowing them to truly “see” their child while helping them cope with big feelings.

My focus is on deepening my patients' understanding of their own behaviors, improving their communication and coping skills, increasing confidence and self-image, and moving toward a healthier and more satisfying level of functioning. I am fluent in both English and Farsi.

There are times in our lives when we are challenged by circumstances that seem too great to navigate and bear alone. The corona virus is truly one of these times. I am offering tele-therapy through video or the phone to those who need extra support during these uncertain time. I am a trauma specialist and understand how addictions and other self-destructive behaviors mask pain. To interact with another person who can respond appropriately and share your concerns and emotional experiences can bring about meaningful life changes.

Welcome! Now that you have made the courageous decision to seek therapy, your next step is to find the right therapist for you. A positive therapeutic relationship is known to be the best predictor of a successful therapy experience. Warmth, empathy, a skill set based on 20 years of experience and a sense of humor (because that's never a bad thing) are qualities I bring to the treatment room. My style is dynamic and interactive. I work with adults , adolescents, couples and groups. I feel honored to do this work.

My goal as a psychotherapist is to provide you with a genuine, warm, caring experience where your thoughts and feelings can be held and mended over time. Sharing the negatives of one's life and self can be such a debilitating experience. Whether you just need a listening ear or a more directive approach, I am honored to be a witness and participant in whatever modality you feel works for you. Working with adults and children over the years has changed my belief of pain and trauma. If you are ready to take that leap and trust in me, I would be honored to accompany your healing journey.