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.

Are you feeling stress? Struggling with depression? Is your anxiety preventing you from enjoying your life? Life can be difficult and sometimes we just need someone to listen and guide us or offer fresh ideas that could help us reach a level of satisfaction and improve our quality of life. Ideally, someone with motivation, an open mind and eager to invest in their wellbeing and work on themselves to improve their life and experience joy. I understand the difficulties of maintaining a work-life balance so I try to accommodate to my clients' schedules as much as I am able to.
Are you feeling stress? Struggling with depression? Is your anxiety preventing you from enjoying your life? Life can be difficult and sometimes we just need someone to listen and guide us or offer fresh ideas that could help us reach a level of satisfaction and improve our quality of life. Ideally, someone with motivation, an open mind and eager to invest in their wellbeing and work on themselves to improve their life and experience joy. I understand the difficulties of maintaining a work-life balance so I try to accommodate to my clients' schedules as much as I am able to.

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 the above mentioned relationships, and to build 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 in the group setting with men or 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 the above mentioned relationships, and to build 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 in the group setting with men or 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

Are you tired of the stress and anxiety? Do you want to get unstuck? Build a healthy relationship? How much longer do you need to suffer till making a decision? 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 dreamed of? Text me or set up a meeting via my website. Let's get you feeling better soon. It's up to you. I'll be happy to answer all your questions without any obligation. I will show you upfront a roadmap. You will be given specific tools and develop necessary skills. Let's get more joy back into your life today.
Are you tired of the stress and anxiety? Do you want to get unstuck? Build a healthy relationship? How much longer do you need to suffer till making a decision? 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 dreamed of? Text me or set up a meeting via my website. Let's get you feeling better soon. It's up to you. I'll be happy to answer all your questions without any obligation. I will show you upfront a roadmap. You will be given specific tools and develop necessary skills. Let's get more joy back into your life today.
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.

My approach to treating OCD is non-judgmental, empathetic, safe, and clinically informed. You are not alone in your struggles. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to diagnose and treat it effectively.
My approach to treating OCD is non-judgmental, empathetic, safe, and clinically informed. You are not alone in your struggles. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to diagnose and treat it effectively.

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.

Do you feel like parts of your past are still living inside you? Maybe you grew up in a home where your emotions weren’t safe, your needs were unmet, or you were made to feel invisible. You might still carry the weight of that anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, or a constant sense of “not being enough.” Whether you clearly remember what happened or it’s more of a felt sense, your nervous system remembers. And healing is possible.
I work with individuals ages 16 and up who are navigating the lasting effects of childhood trauma, emotional neglect, complex PTSD, and difficult family relationships.
Do you feel like parts of your past are still living inside you? Maybe you grew up in a home where your emotions weren’t safe, your needs were unmet, or you were made to feel invisible. You might still carry the weight of that anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, or a constant sense of “not being enough.” Whether you clearly remember what happened or it’s more of a felt sense, your nervous system remembers. And healing is possible.
I work with individuals ages 16 and up who are navigating the lasting effects of childhood trauma, emotional neglect, complex PTSD, and difficult family relationships.

I’m a licensed therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and build healthier relationships. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and the LGBTIA community. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. My approach to therapy is rooted in a person-centered, psychodynamic framework, supported by mindfulness and grounding techniques. I strive to create a space where safety and trust are the foundation, allowing clients to explore their inner world at their own pace.
I’m a licensed therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and build healthier relationships. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and the LGBTIA community. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. My approach to therapy is rooted in a person-centered, psychodynamic framework, supported by mindfulness and grounding techniques. I strive to create a space where safety and trust are the foundation, allowing clients to explore their inner world at their own pace.

Feeling overwhlemed with difficult emotions and finding yourself avoiding them? Learning how to sit with, process, and heal through feelings can be challenging. If this resonates with you, I invite you to join me in creating a unique plan that nurtures your journey to feeling whole. Together, we will cultivate the skills to face your emotions head-on, leading to profound personal growth and improved relationships. Embrace this opportunity to invest in yourself and your future. Read below to learn how to take your first difficult, yet most rewarding, step towards a more fulfilling life. Let's begin your healing journey together!
Feeling overwhlemed with difficult emotions and finding yourself avoiding them? Learning how to sit with, process, and heal through feelings can be challenging. If this resonates with you, I invite you to join me in creating a unique plan that nurtures your journey to feeling whole. Together, we will cultivate the skills to face your emotions head-on, leading to profound personal growth and improved relationships. Embrace this opportunity to invest in yourself and your future. Read below to learn how to take your first difficult, yet most rewarding, step towards a more fulfilling life. Let's begin your healing journey together!

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!

Live your best life because you only get one! Constantly worrying about everything, always asking yourself "what if," unsure about decisions you've already made/will make... let's get rid of this anxiety! If anxiety, self-worth, and/or unresolved issues 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 "homework" to all of 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 everything, always asking yourself "what if," unsure about decisions you've already made/will make... let's get rid of this anxiety! If anxiety, self-worth, and/or unresolved issues 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 "homework" to all of 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!

Are you seeking a happier, more fulfilling life? I can help. Whether you’re facing depression, anxiety, addiction, life transitions, aging, grief, codependency, or relationship challenges, you will discover that, whatever the issue, your path to well-being starts with feeling good about yourself. Together we'll make meaningful changes, improve your self-relationship, and discover a new understanding of yourself and your behavior—one you may not have thought possible.
Are you seeking a happier, more fulfilling life? I can help. Whether you’re facing depression, anxiety, addiction, life transitions, aging, grief, codependency, or relationship challenges, you will discover that, whatever the issue, your path to well-being starts with feeling good about yourself. Together we'll make meaningful changes, improve your self-relationship, and discover a new understanding of yourself and your behavior—one you may not have thought possible.

A Balanced Life Tahoe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, ASW
1 Endorsed
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Are you ready to feel better? Then you are in the right place. We are a private practice composed of 6 therapists who provide high quality in-person and online individual, couples, and family therapy. Our mission is to bring our clients a sense of peace and balance by providing quality, evidence-based counseling practices to educate, support, and heal individuals, families and the community. We work with clients who would like to improve their overall life satisfaction, mood, anxiety management, relationships, process trauma, want to live a happier and more fulfilling life, and more.
Are you ready to feel better? Then you are in the right place. We are a private practice composed of 6 therapists who provide high quality in-person and online individual, couples, and family therapy. Our mission is to bring our clients a sense of peace and balance by providing quality, evidence-based counseling practices to educate, support, and heal individuals, families and the community. We work with clients who would like to improve their overall life satisfaction, mood, anxiety management, relationships, process trauma, want to live a happier and more fulfilling life, and more.

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.

Experiencing emotional distress from recent or past experiences? What about difficulty improving your mental and emotional well-being? These are challenges that can have an impact on us in various aspects of our life. Therapy is a space where you can learn how to effectively cope, create and live a life that you envision a life that’s worth living. I assist clients in overcoming anxiety and interpersonal challenges by processing, healing and increasing their understanding of how their childhood impacts their adult life. I also assist clients in increasing their self awareness by challenging and reframing their negative thoughts.
Experiencing emotional distress from recent or past experiences? What about difficulty improving your mental and emotional well-being? These are challenges that can have an impact on us in various aspects of our life. Therapy is a space where you can learn how to effectively cope, create and live a life that you envision a life that’s worth living. I assist clients in overcoming anxiety and interpersonal challenges by processing, healing and increasing their understanding of how their childhood impacts their adult life. I also assist clients in increasing their self awareness by challenging and reframing their negative thoughts.

Is your life not where you want it to be? Change is hard. While doing things differently can feel uncomfortable at first, it is possible to do, and becomes more comfortable with time. Change often applies to the behaviors we engage in, or the thoughts that we have. Change can also apply to our relationship with our thoughts, and it is powerful to become less tied to the random thoughts that appear in our head. Let us help you with this! We are passionate about helping people get unstuck and move forward in their lives. Our approach is collaborative and non-judgmental, and includes warmth, compassion and humor.
Is your life not where you want it to be? Change is hard. While doing things differently can feel uncomfortable at first, it is possible to do, and becomes more comfortable with time. Change often applies to the behaviors we engage in, or the thoughts that we have. Change can also apply to our relationship with our thoughts, and it is powerful to become less tied to the random thoughts that appear in our head. Let us help you with this! We are passionate about helping people get unstuck and move forward in their lives. Our approach is collaborative and non-judgmental, and includes warmth, compassion and humor.