Therapists Beginning With A in California
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey and I’m here to make sure that it is meaningful to you. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin. I'm here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey and I’m here to make sure that it is meaningful to you. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin. I'm here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Between work, family, relationships, and daily responsibilities, it's easy to feel anxious, stressed, or disconnected from yourself. If you're looking for a space where you can slow down, feel heard, and gain support, you're not alone.
I enjoy helping clients build coping skills, gain insight, and create meaningful change. My approach is warm, supportive, and practical, helping you reconnect with your strengths, increase confidence, and find greater balance. Together, we'll work at your pace to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and like yourself again.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Between work, family, relationships, and daily responsibilities, it's easy to feel anxious, stressed, or disconnected from yourself. If you're looking for a space where you can slow down, feel heard, and gain support, you're not alone.
I enjoy helping clients build coping skills, gain insight, and create meaningful change. My approach is warm, supportive, and practical, helping you reconnect with your strengths, increase confidence, and find greater balance. Together, we'll work at your pace to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and like yourself again.
My main focus is on relationships, your relationship with yourself, and with others. I believe the key to having healthier children and families is to strengthen and improve those relationships, which includes building a strong relationship bond between parent(s) and their child(ren). My style is energetic, straightforward and honest with a touch of humor. I have many years experience working with Couples and in group settings with men/women around their anger awareness/management and relationship issues.
My main focus is on relationships, your relationship with yourself, and with others. I believe the key to having healthier children and families is to strengthen and improve those relationships, which includes building a strong relationship bond between parent(s) and their child(ren). My style is energetic, straightforward and honest with a touch of humor. I have many years experience working with Couples and in group settings with men/women around their anger awareness/management and relationship issues.
Often parents do not know who to turn to when behavioral issues occur. Behaviors of concern could include not eating properly, having friendship issues, not doing well in school, sleeping issues, hyperactivity, aggressiveness towards others. We can help when your pediatrician or psychiatrist cannot help. Our expertise is in behavioral health with engaging in a playful positive reinforcement strategy through use of the science of behavior analysis. The parents become partners in our process to help their children. It i our pleasure to do so
Often parents do not know who to turn to when behavioral issues occur. Behaviors of concern could include not eating properly, having friendship issues, not doing well in school, sleeping issues, hyperactivity, aggressiveness towards others. We can help when your pediatrician or psychiatrist cannot help. Our expertise is in behavioral health with engaging in a playful positive reinforcement strategy through use of the science of behavior analysis. The parents become partners in our process to help their children. It i our pleasure to do so
How much longer are you going to suffer? Are you worn down from constant worry or sadness? Would you like to work with someone who has over 30 years in the field who has a no-nonsense approach and will get you back on track living the life you've only dreamed of? Send me a text. Do it now. Let's get you feeling better- soon. It's up to you. Without any obligation I'll answer all your questions. I will show you- up front- a roadmap to healing. You will be given specific tools and the necessary skills. Let's get you unstuck and get you back on the road to waking up every morning to the life you want.
How much longer are you going to suffer? Are you worn down from constant worry or sadness? Would you like to work with someone who has over 30 years in the field who has a no-nonsense approach and will get you back on track living the life you've only dreamed of? Send me a text. Do it now. Let's get you feeling better- soon. It's up to you. Without any obligation I'll answer all your questions. I will show you- up front- a roadmap to healing. You will be given specific tools and the necessary skills. Let's get you unstuck and get you back on the road to waking up every morning to the life you want.
Enhance Your Life & Find True Happiness Serving Adults, Children, Families and Communities Our Relapse Prevention and Life Transition Program offers: Individual, Couples and Family Therapy, Coaching, Consultations and Counseling, Psychological Evaluations and Testing. We offer continued enrollment for individual/ group training programs: Anger management, conflict resolution, coping skills, shoplifters alternatives, character building, self- awareness, interpersonal skills, parenting classes, social skills building, stress management, relapse prevention, social resistance training We implement model of interventions that are Court Approved and accepted in probation departments, hospitals, substance abuse facilities, government agencies and major corporations.
Enhance Your Life & Find True Happiness Serving Adults, Children, Families and Communities Our Relapse Prevention and Life Transition Program offers: Individual, Couples and Family Therapy, Coaching, Consultations and Counseling, Psychological Evaluations and Testing. We offer continued enrollment for individual/ group training programs: Anger management, conflict resolution, coping skills, shoplifters alternatives, character building, self- awareness, interpersonal skills, parenting classes, social skills building, stress management, relapse prevention, social resistance training We implement model of interventions that are Court Approved and accepted in probation departments, hospitals, substance abuse facilities, government agencies and major corporations.
I specialize in helping people move out of stuck places, heal past trauma, and change destructive behavior patterns. I am a certified EMDR therapist and use the Early Trauma Protocol for early abuse, neglect and adoption. I work with the unconscious mind to bring about deep lasting change using one of the fastest processing methods available today. We will work on the level of both the conscious AND the unconscious mind so that the changes you make will be solid and long-lasting. Together we can make your life what you want it to be.
I specialize in helping people move out of stuck places, heal past trauma, and change destructive behavior patterns. I am a certified EMDR therapist and use the Early Trauma Protocol for early abuse, neglect and adoption. I work with the unconscious mind to bring about deep lasting change using one of the fastest processing methods available today. We will work on the level of both the conscious AND the unconscious mind so that the changes you make will be solid and long-lasting. Together we can make your life what you want it to be.
Do you want to be happier and feel less anxiety and have more clarity. We all get challenged by accepting where we are with our problems. It's hard to be mindful about facing our issues. I can help you embrace that part that you are running from & if you can practice tools--you can start living the Way of Positive Psychology and you will heal & start to feel better. You really can do this. You really can heal. I haven't always felt as Anchored & Happy as I am now--for 25 years-I studied practiced & would be honored to teach you.
Do you want to be happier and feel less anxiety and have more clarity. We all get challenged by accepting where we are with our problems. It's hard to be mindful about facing our issues. I can help you embrace that part that you are running from & if you can practice tools--you can start living the Way of Positive Psychology and you will heal & start to feel better. You really can do this. You really can heal. I haven't always felt as Anchored & Happy as I am now--for 25 years-I studied practiced & would be honored to teach you.
Are you feeling stuck? As a trauma and grief therapist, I help individuals with developmental trauma, grief, loss, anxiety, difficult relationships, family conflict, estrangement, and major life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck in painful patterns, struggling with emotional overwhelm, or carrying the impact of experiences that continue to impact their lives. I provide a supportive and compassionate where you can explore your story, gain insight into recurring challenges, and begin healing in a way that feels safe and meaningful.
Are you feeling stuck? As a trauma and grief therapist, I help individuals with developmental trauma, grief, loss, anxiety, difficult relationships, family conflict, estrangement, and major life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck in painful patterns, struggling with emotional overwhelm, or carrying the impact of experiences that continue to impact their lives. I provide a supportive and compassionate where you can explore your story, gain insight into recurring challenges, and begin healing in a way that feels safe and meaningful.
Are difficult emotions feeling overwhelming, leaving you stuck or disconnected? You don’t have to navigate them alone. Healing begins by learning how to understand, process, and move through your feelings with support and intention. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan that helps you build emotional resilience, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with yourself. Growth isn’t always easy, but it can be deeply rewarding. Read below to learn how to take the first step toward greater balance, clarity, and fulfillment. Your journey starts here.
Are difficult emotions feeling overwhelming, leaving you stuck or disconnected? You don’t have to navigate them alone. Healing begins by learning how to understand, process, and move through your feelings with support and intention. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan that helps you build emotional resilience, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with yourself. Growth isn’t always easy, but it can be deeply rewarding. Read below to learn how to take the first step toward greater balance, clarity, and fulfillment. Your journey starts here.
Are you having problems in your relationship? Whether it's poor communication, increasing arguments, the loss of love and passion, or an affair, I can help. I specialize in working with couples. With over 40 years experience, I have extensive training and expertise in helping couples and individuals create healthy, loving relationships. You'll learn skills to communicate effectively, work through conflicts constructively, heal hurt and resentment, and restore your love and passion for each other.
Are you having problems in your relationship? Whether it's poor communication, increasing arguments, the loss of love and passion, or an affair, I can help. I specialize in working with couples. With over 40 years experience, I have extensive training and expertise in helping couples and individuals create healthy, loving relationships. You'll learn skills to communicate effectively, work through conflicts constructively, heal hurt and resentment, and restore your love and passion for each other.
Anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships can all be extremely difficult. I appreciate how hard it is to reach out for help, but I want to hear your story and find out about your struggles as well as your strengths. So, let's figure this out together!
Anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships can all be extremely difficult. I appreciate how hard it is to reach out for help, but I want to hear your story and find out about your struggles as well as your strengths. So, let's figure this out together!
Do you ever feel out of touch with your body or feel unsure how to ask for what you need in intimacy? Are you and your partner(s) wanting more connection but finding it hard to get on the same page?
I offer a supportive, affirming space to help you navigate intimacy, desire, and relationship challenges, whether you’re in a traditional partnership, exploring ethical non-monogamy, or somewhere in between. I also work with people who may feel overlooked in other spaces: those who are neurodivergent, living with chronic pain, women of color, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Do you ever feel out of touch with your body or feel unsure how to ask for what you need in intimacy? Are you and your partner(s) wanting more connection but finding it hard to get on the same page?
I offer a supportive, affirming space to help you navigate intimacy, desire, and relationship challenges, whether you’re in a traditional partnership, exploring ethical non-monogamy, or somewhere in between. I also work with people who may feel overlooked in other spaces: those who are neurodivergent, living with chronic pain, women of color, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Reaching out for help can be difficult, so I'm glad you took the step.
If you are experiencing symptoms you cannot control that are affecting your daily life and relationships, I'm here to help. I work with individuals who have experienced any type of trauma. This includes childhood abuse or neglect, sexual assault, domestic violence, combat exposure, accidents, medical trauma, grief and loss, and any other overwhelming life experiences. Whether your trauma happened recently or years ago, was a single incident or ongoing, I'm here to support your healing journey.
Reaching out for help can be difficult, so I'm glad you took the step.
If you are experiencing symptoms you cannot control that are affecting your daily life and relationships, I'm here to help. I work with individuals who have experienced any type of trauma. This includes childhood abuse or neglect, sexual assault, domestic violence, combat exposure, accidents, medical trauma, grief and loss, and any other overwhelming life experiences. Whether your trauma happened recently or years ago, was a single incident or ongoing, I'm here to support your healing journey.
Life’s challenges can isolate and divide us. I will support you in moving your life towards feelings of connectedness, ease, and self-alignment. I work with adults and teens who want deeper, more nourishing relationships; to grow their confidence and feel content in themselves; who long to loosen the grip of stuck patterns; who need support in navigating transitions, grief, loss, or identity development; and those who want to heal from the negative effects of anxiety, depression, or trauma.
Life’s challenges can isolate and divide us. I will support you in moving your life towards feelings of connectedness, ease, and self-alignment. I work with adults and teens who want deeper, more nourishing relationships; to grow their confidence and feel content in themselves; who long to loosen the grip of stuck patterns; who need support in navigating transitions, grief, loss, or identity development; and those who want to heal from the negative effects of anxiety, depression, or trauma.
Available only before 2pm.
Welcome to the 1st step in your healing journey. I'm passionate about helping BIPOC working moms/new moms — including fellow 2nd gen Filipinx Americans — navigate anxiety, burnout, and the pressure of holding it all together. Whether you're stretched thin between career, family, and cultural expectations, or quietly wondering when you'll feel like yourself again, this is a space to be authentic without judgment.
We'll be a good fit if you're looking for a supportive, empathetic space that offers a fresh way to look at things — one that honors your story, your culture, and your capacity to heal.
Available only before 2pm.
Welcome to the 1st step in your healing journey. I'm passionate about helping BIPOC working moms/new moms — including fellow 2nd gen Filipinx Americans — navigate anxiety, burnout, and the pressure of holding it all together. Whether you're stretched thin between career, family, and cultural expectations, or quietly wondering when you'll feel like yourself again, this is a space to be authentic without judgment.
We'll be a good fit if you're looking for a supportive, empathetic space that offers a fresh way to look at things — one that honors your story, your culture, and your capacity to heal.
Live your best life because you only get one! Constantly worrying about the future, always asking yourself "what if," worried about past decisions you've already made... let's get rid of this anxiety! If anxiety, self-worth, and/or unresolved trauma get in the way of you living a happy, meaningful life, reach out to me to take back control. I provide a collaborative approach in therapy, giving tailored "homework" to my clients, working to get them out of therapy, not keep them in it! With over 150 five star reviews, I'm so proud & grateful to be both the most reviewed AND best ranked therapist in Long Beach for 4 years in a row!
Live your best life because you only get one! Constantly worrying about the future, always asking yourself "what if," worried about past decisions you've already made... let's get rid of this anxiety! If anxiety, self-worth, and/or unresolved trauma get in the way of you living a happy, meaningful life, reach out to me to take back control. I provide a collaborative approach in therapy, giving tailored "homework" to my clients, working to get them out of therapy, not keep them in it! With over 150 five star reviews, I'm so proud & grateful to be both the most reviewed AND best ranked therapist in Long Beach for 4 years in a row!
Hi! My name is Analyn Abad, and I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe therapy is a space where you get to show up exactly as you are without judgment, pressure, or the need to have everything figured out. Life transitions, family dynamics, and emotional overwhelm can leave you feeling stuck, misunderstood, or disconnected from yourself and others. I work with teens, young adults, new parents, and adoptees navigating relationship challenges, communication difficulties, boundary-setting, and major life transitions.
Hi! My name is Analyn Abad, and I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe therapy is a space where you get to show up exactly as you are without judgment, pressure, or the need to have everything figured out. Life transitions, family dynamics, and emotional overwhelm can leave you feeling stuck, misunderstood, or disconnected from yourself and others. I work with teens, young adults, new parents, and adoptees navigating relationship challenges, communication difficulties, boundary-setting, and major life transitions.
A Balanced Life Tahoe Truckee Therapy
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
1 Endorsed
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
My ideal clients are children, preteens, and teens dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or social struggles. Many feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to express their emotions. They want to feel heard, safe, and capable of handling life’s challenges. I use CBT, person-centered therapy, art, and play therapy to help them build self-awareness, confidence, and healthy coping skills. Together, we create space for healing, growth, and a stronger sense of self.
My ideal clients are children, preteens, and teens dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or social struggles. Many feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to express their emotions. They want to feel heard, safe, and capable of handling life’s challenges. I use CBT, person-centered therapy, art, and play therapy to help them build self-awareness, confidence, and healthy coping skills. Together, we create space for healing, growth, and a stronger sense of self.
I am a licensed clinical social worker committed to treating individuals and families. I utilize an integrative approach to help my clients get through life challenges. In my experience working with children, youth and families, I've had the opportunity to work with individuals and families from different backgrounds to help them make positive changes in life. Specialty areas include but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, work-life-balance, life transitions, bereavement/grief, stress management, decision making skills, conflict resolution, communication skills, and parenting.
I am a licensed clinical social worker committed to treating individuals and families. I utilize an integrative approach to help my clients get through life challenges. In my experience working with children, youth and families, I've had the opportunity to work with individuals and families from different backgrounds to help them make positive changes in life. Specialty areas include but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, work-life-balance, life transitions, bereavement/grief, stress management, decision making skills, conflict resolution, communication skills, and parenting.