Therapists in California

I am a clinical psychologist and specialize in treating adults who experience life challenges as a result of stress, anxiety, and chronic medical conditions. Common conditions treated are panic attacks, phobias, chronic pain, IBS, and insomnia. Clients often reach out when they are looking for support in changing their actions to move towards their values in life. In therapy, we will work together to identify your strengths, values, and actions to move towards positive change.

They say life is full of highs and lows, but lately you have been experiencing more lows. Life transitions, depression, or anxiety have caused a wedge between you and your peace. Activities that used to excite you no longer matter. You are just floating through life with no purpose or clarity; ultimately negatively affecting your self-esteem and confidence. Whenever you try to get on track and build the life you want, life or your inner thoughts seem to take you two steps backwards. You could give up but the fighter in you will not. You want to build on that determination but don't know where to start? Something has to change.

Have you wondered, where do I turn for support for anxiety, depression, my past hurts, and trauma? I’ve poured my life into others, neglected myself, and now feel completely lost. I feel invisible, misunderstood, and tired of being controlled by others. I fear making mistakes and am afraid to say ‘no’ because I might be abandoned. I think more about who I 'should' be than who I want to be. The weight of carrying the pain and shame is unbearable. Please know that you are important, and the fact that you are here says you’ve recognized the need to prioritize yourself. I’m so glad you’re here.

My approach is client centered and directed. This is essential in creating a healthy therapeutic relationship. The therapeutic interventions I use very based on the clients needs and goals. Using research-based therapeutic methods and modalities I assist in creating goals towards healing and symptom(s) reduction.

I take a cognitive-behavioral approach to helping clients. Within that framework, I've trained in traditional CBT for a variety of problems, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), mindfulness-based treatments, trauma-focused treatments (Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy), and treatment for chronic depression (CBASP). Using this knowledge, I can create a treatment plan that fits your needs and goals. I specialize in psychosis, OCD, mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, trauma, and insomnia in adults and older adolescents.

Sometimes, we feel stuck in negative personal/relational patterns; are reeling from a loss, hurt or other traumatic events; are navigating transitions/changes and desiring clarity and direction; are grappling with existential/spiritual questions; struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, and/or addiction; or, are struggling with family issues including cultural conflicts and abuse. I collaborate with individuals, couples, and families to discover positive and adaptive ways to move forward that are uniquely empowering and authentic to who they are.

Difficult life transitions can lead to anxiety and/or depression, making it a time in our lives when we need support, guidance, and a holistic self-care plan. Therapy can provide the opportunity to discover what we really need to be our best selves. I’m a trauma-informed clinical psychologist, a certified yoga instructor, and a certified perinatal mental health specialist. I have extensive experience working with adults, facilitating groups and providing clinical supervision to graduate students. I use strengths-based interventions, and work through a multicultural lens.

Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, as the world moves faster, it has become increasingly difficult to make meaningful connections, to live with purpose and to make sense of our experiences. Pushing away your needs and not taking the time to connect with yourself and understand who you are–who you want to be, can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.

Reaching out for support for yourself, your child/adolescent or your family is the first step towards feeling more grounded, empowered and happy in this world we live in. I am here to help you and your family find balance in your life, even through the chaos that we all can find around us at times. I am here to actively listen, support, collaborate, and help you and your loved ones discover the strengths you hold from within. I am ready to sit with you, your child/teen and your family to hold space for whatever feelings come up and help you find the answers that I know are already within you.

Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, a life transition, family/parenting concerns, or other mental health issues, we are all trying to better understand ourselves and break free of our limiting patterns and beliefs. My approach to therapy involves a strong foundation in formal therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, family systems, and others, while at the same time recognizing that you are the expert of your own life, and it is through the therapeutic process that you will come to gain valuable insights, recognize your potential, and enhance your capacity for self-love.

I have been treating adults, individuals, and couples for over ten years. I assist clients in discovering of their strengths, building a support system, and developing healthy lifestyles to set the foundation for life success. I help with all different types of issues, from communication, anger, and intimacy, to trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use. My evidence-based approaches allow me to effectively address emotional and behavioral issues for clients from diverse backgrounds. I practice with all different types of therapy modalities, including EMDR, which is helpful for anxiety and trauma.

Are you looking for relief from stress, worry, insomnia, or low mood? Has your partnership lost its sparkle? Does your body feel on edge and exhausted? Life doesn’t have to be so hard. Let’s work together and achieve the goals that have been just out of reach. E-mail me today and let's schedule a free consult. During that consult, we will discuss your strengths and the barriers that have held you back. Together, we will develop a customized program to meet your exact needs. All of our programs include top-tier, evidence-based interventions, like EMDR, Gottman Couple Method, Cognitive Processing, and more. Call to schedule!

Elizabeth is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, (AMFT) in the state of California. She received her Master's from the University of San Francisco (USF).

I utilize a culturally competent approach to assessment and believe that psychotherapy requires the ability to understand culture, socioeconomic factors, and ethnicity. My approach begins with establishing a therapist-client relationship by creating a safe, nurturing nonjudgmental environment to address your concerns and challenges. In addition, I understand addiction and the challenges that people face who struggle with substance use. I can assist you with determining if your substance use is problematic.

Therapy can be a meaningful experience that supports you in building healthy coping skills, better understanding yourself, and enacting desired life changes. I am a licensed psychologist with 16 years of experience providing individual and group psychotherapy. My approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative. I strive to provide culturally sensitive therapy that honors your intersecting identities. I utilize a strength-based, trauma-informed lens and work to create a relationship where clients feel safe, supported, and understood in their lived experiences.

I believe our emotional and physical health are inseparable. In psychotherapy, we will explore how your brain, emotions, body, and spirituality work together in creating moment-by-moment experiences within you. My background in neuropsychology and psychotherapy will guide our work in an integrated and holistic framework. As a registered psychologist (PSY 33916) specializing in neuropsychology, I offer neuropsychological assessment, individual psychotherapy and cognitive remediation for adults (age 18-64), in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Currently, I provide teletherapy services only, to residents of California.

Creating a space where you feel heard is important to me. I utilize a holistic treatment approach, and will tailor my approach to best fit your unique story and needs. I believe each person has their own strengths, which I like to draw upon as I guide my clients toward healing. In each of our sessions I strive to create a welcoming and safe environment. My name is Alyssa Glorioso and I am an associate marriage and family therapist serving California.

My primary purpose is to help my clients the way I have been helped on my own healing journey. The empathy, compassion, & unconditional positive regard I feel toward my clients allows us to build a foundation of rapport & trust very easily! I feel a passionate calling to work with clients whose issues mirror the struggles & challenges that I, too, have overcome. I also see myself as a protector of children, including our inner children, to help them stay safe, feel loved and protected, and heal their wounds. Do you desire health, peace, prosperity, joy, abundance, freedom, happiness, and serenity? We can work toward all of this 4 U!

Connecting with the right therapist can be challenging. As a clinician, I strive to empower clients to make meaningful changes, while also helping them hold self-compassion in the process. I ground my work in evidence-based therapies, and use an in-depth case conceptualization to understand how problems are getting in the way of the life my clients want to lead.