Trauma Focused Therapists in Westlake Village, CA

Accepting new clients! Even on your best days, it’s tough looking for a therapist who will be the right fit for you. When suffering, it can sometimes feel nearly impossible. I understand this experience firsthand and hope that my profile will provide you with the information you need to find relief. As a Latinx single mother, embracing and embodying Hispanic culture is a core value of mine. Having raised my children without the presence of a second parent, I have experienced juggling work and parenting. While balancing my life I have maintained my identity, sense of self, and overall well-being.

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.

As a parent/caregiver, a certain level of stress is normal, however when your stress level becomes unmanageable, it is time to seek professional support. I help infants and their parents; individuals and their families repair the effects of trauma and stress in their lives. I believe the earlier we address emotional, developmental, relational, social and individual (behavior) functioning, the better we can assist the family or individual to make life-long changes.

My focus is to help individuals and families heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues. As the therapeutic area of concern is introduced, we can begin to work together in developing empowerment of self as we set up together healthy and achievable goals. I aim to establish include compassion, good communication and trust. In our relationship then I will work alongside you to develop your own coping tools. My approach is a person-centered (positive type) direction to further your strengths and resilience which is tailored towards your specific goals and needs.

Do you struggle with a sense of belonging? Maybe you feel like you do not belong where you were, but also not where you are going. Are you a new parent struggling to figure it out? Well, I may be able to help you. I know that not everyone is the right fit, but I would sure like to try. I try to help instill confidence in yourself no matter where you are or where you are going in life, and knowing who you are is the start of your journey.

Jaclyn’s work centers around helping people through their dysregulation, whether the cause be deep-rooted disruption in attachment relationships, trauma, grief, or neurodivergence. Jaclyn especially enjoys working with people experiencing infertility challenges, recurrent pregnancy loss, and those who are are considering adoption or facing adoption challenges. It is often confusing to navigate resources, challenging to maintain partner relationships, and isolating as people grieve the loss of what they thought their life and family would look like, especially when this grief is in the company of others who don’t seem to understand.

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.

I am a Licensed Clinician (CA & OR) that takes a holistic approach to treatment. I assist adolescents, adults, and couples in achieving psychological and interpersonal health and wellness by fostering a safe and trusting space where they can explore, process, and move through life's difficulties. I understand that each of us have unique strengths, challenges, identities, and life experiences. I work with each client to tailor treatment to their individual needs so they can reach their personal and relational goals, address concerns impacting their well-being, and move towards personal growth and healing.

What if, we all possessed the skill set to build strength, resiliency and hope in our lives? Working in the Co-occurring disorder and substance abuse field for many years, I know that it is possible to heal wounded spirits and repair lives. Working with the HIV(+) and LGBT community, emphasizes my belief, that all people are born, "good enough." I can help you remove the barriers to remembering this.

Do you find yourself stuck in a rut? Doing the same things over again, expecting difference results? Do you want to feel free and easy? Strong and confident? Able to be effective, empowered, and create the life you desire, and deserve? I can help. I want you to feel hopeful, to see options and possibilities, to discover who you truly are, and to lead the life you are intended to live. I want to help you believe that you are enough, and you are worthy. Learn to let go of what no longer serves you, and grow.

As a highly trained and experienced Anxiety therapist, I have extensive experience working with high-performing individuals, including executives and athletes, to help them manage anxiety and overcome the unique challenges that come with high-pressure careers and lifestyles. I understand that for those at the top of their game, the stakes are high, and the consequences of not performing at ones best can be significant. With 15+ years of experience in high-performing roles & years of being an athlete myself, I am well-equipped to help executives and athletes navigate the intense demands & expectations of their careers.

I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space in which you can build trust and feel confident in working through the difficult situations that have brought you here. The decision to pursue therapy is not an easy one, and takes plenty of courage and strength to reach out- be proud of yourself for taking the first step! My therapeutic style is authentic, collaborative, gentle, and solution focused, utilizing skills from a variety of treatment modalities in order to create a treatment plan that is as individualized as you.

My therapeutic approach stems from the belief that at some point in our lives, we all could benefit from speaking to a professional to help us navigate through whatever issues are holding us back. For some, the desire to seek support happens early in life and for others it happens later. Whether issues stem from life changes, mental health disorders, or external stressors, I believe now is always the right time to start working towards a greater understanding of yourself and your needs. Through working in collaboration with my clients, I hope to help them heal and become the best version of themselves that they've ever known.

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I work collaboratively with clients to process painful emotions, navigate life-stressors, gain new insights, and take practical steps toward improved self-care and healthy pattern changes. My approach is insight-oriented, working from the assumption that the better you know yourself, the better you will function. Insight-oriented psychotherapy strives to teach you how and why you function in the ways you do, and to clarify your motivations. It gives you self-knowledge. Most of all, it gives you freedom to chose a different path and be the agent of positive change.

At the Ludington Institute for Family Enrichment, we offer comprehensive, integrated therapeutic services incorporating multiple treatment modalities catered specifically to meet our clients' individual needs. I strive to meet my clients where they are at today with unconditional positive regard, this provides an unique environment that allows my clients to feel safe and supported as we work through the challenging, vulnerable, complex and emotional issues that have brought them into therapy.

It can be difficult to ask for help, especially from someone you don't know at a time when you are feeling depressed, anxious, or traumatized. But making an appointment is your first step towards positive change. My first priority is to provide you with a safe and supportive setting, so we can work together to find the tools you need to solve the problems that brought you into therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Neurofeedback, a non-drug therapies are scientifically supported methods shown to promote effective and enduring change. Since 1986 I have specialized in treating trauma and anxiety with adults and children.