New Directions | Lucet Therapists in California
Hi Everyone, my name is Imelda Avila, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker. I am truly passionate about helping individuals during a difficult period in life. I believe everyone deserves a safe environment to begin healing. I have experience working with a variety of age groups, socioeconomic backgrounds, experiences, and diversity. I have worked with individuals during the hardest time of their life; dealing with end-of-life, new medical diagnosis, depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, crisis intervention, grief/loss, and family dynamics.
Hi Everyone, my name is Imelda Avila, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker. I am truly passionate about helping individuals during a difficult period in life. I believe everyone deserves a safe environment to begin healing. I have experience working with a variety of age groups, socioeconomic backgrounds, experiences, and diversity. I have worked with individuals during the hardest time of their life; dealing with end-of-life, new medical diagnosis, depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, crisis intervention, grief/loss, and family dynamics.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I choose to take the attitude that you will improve and find relief from the symptoms that you are currently experiencing. I find great satisfaction in observing the growth of each of my clients. This work is my second career so while I don’t have decades of experience as a licensed therapist, I do have many decades of life experience. I like to work with adults who are motivated to invest in their therapy. The conditions I treat are anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar, Suicidal Ideation, Couples Therapy, and Parenting among others.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I choose to take the attitude that you will improve and find relief from the symptoms that you are currently experiencing. I find great satisfaction in observing the growth of each of my clients. This work is my second career so while I don’t have decades of experience as a licensed therapist, I do have many decades of life experience. I like to work with adults who are motivated to invest in their therapy. The conditions I treat are anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar, Suicidal Ideation, Couples Therapy, and Parenting among others.
My name is Kristy Verma, LPCC 13286, and I am a doctoral student working towards an Ed.D in Educational Leadership. I have a goal to increase mental health services at our educational institutions to better support student's educational journeys. I am a highly motivated mental health professional and genuinely passionate about helping others heal and improve their mental health. I have and continue to seek skills and education to support children and families who come from various cultures, socioeconomic status, family support systems, age, gender, and national origin.
My name is Kristy Verma, LPCC 13286, and I am a doctoral student working towards an Ed.D in Educational Leadership. I have a goal to increase mental health services at our educational institutions to better support student's educational journeys. I am a highly motivated mental health professional and genuinely passionate about helping others heal and improve their mental health. I have and continue to seek skills and education to support children and families who come from various cultures, socioeconomic status, family support systems, age, gender, and national origin.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Carly Compton is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in treating eating disorders, body image/self-esteem concerns, and understanding the connections between physical and mental health.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Carly Compton is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in treating eating disorders, body image/self-esteem concerns, and understanding the connections between physical and mental health.
Hi! My name is Denise Aguilar, a bilingual (Spanish/Spanglish/English) Licensed Clinical Social worker based in Los Angeles, CA. I look forward to helping individuals begin their healing journey by normalizing taking care of their mental health. I provide services to adults navigating different stages of life, who are experiencing stress, life transitions, chronic health issues, work burnout, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is person-centered, strength-base while proving a safe place for clients to be themselves.
Hi! My name is Denise Aguilar, a bilingual (Spanish/Spanglish/English) Licensed Clinical Social worker based in Los Angeles, CA. I look forward to helping individuals begin their healing journey by normalizing taking care of their mental health. I provide services to adults navigating different stages of life, who are experiencing stress, life transitions, chronic health issues, work burnout, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is person-centered, strength-base while proving a safe place for clients to be themselves.
Are you navigating workplace trauma, life transitions, or unresolved emotional pain? Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, due to sports injury/performance? I specialize in supporting high-functioning adults; facing depression, stress, anxiety, or just life challenges. My approach is client-centered. Together, we’ll explore your story, clarify your values, restore emotional balance, and help you reclaim your power. Therapy with me is real, affirming, and rooted in purpose. Let’s move you from surviving to thriving.
Are you navigating workplace trauma, life transitions, or unresolved emotional pain? Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, due to sports injury/performance? I specialize in supporting high-functioning adults; facing depression, stress, anxiety, or just life challenges. My approach is client-centered. Together, we’ll explore your story, clarify your values, restore emotional balance, and help you reclaim your power. Therapy with me is real, affirming, and rooted in purpose. Let’s move you from surviving to thriving.
I am a mental health therapist licensed with a master's degree in Michigan with over 25 years of experience working as a crisis intervention and clinical social worker. I have worked with adult clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, homelessness, domestic violence, grief/loss, emotional abuse, and career challenges. My therapy style is personable, genuine, and interactive. I believe in treating my clients and anyone with kindness, respect, and attentiveness. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive, motivational interviewing, and patient-centered techniques. I do not believe in stigmatizing labels.
I am a mental health therapist licensed with a master's degree in Michigan with over 25 years of experience working as a crisis intervention and clinical social worker. I have worked with adult clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, homelessness, domestic violence, grief/loss, emotional abuse, and career challenges. My therapy style is personable, genuine, and interactive. I believe in treating my clients and anyone with kindness, respect, and attentiveness. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive, motivational interviewing, and patient-centered techniques. I do not believe in stigmatizing labels.
I graduated from the University of Luton in England and continued her education, earning her Master’s Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a background in crisis intervention. I began my career as an MFT, working in an emergency shelter program for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking with substance abuse and severe mental health issues. I provided individual and group therapy in residential and outpatient transitional housing programs.
I graduated from the University of Luton in England and continued her education, earning her Master’s Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a background in crisis intervention. I began my career as an MFT, working in an emergency shelter program for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking with substance abuse and severe mental health issues. I provided individual and group therapy in residential and outpatient transitional housing programs.
My name is Dena Webster; I am a licensed clinical social worker. My goal in providing therapy is to make a difference for everyone one day at a time. I meet my clients where they are and consider their whole environment when identifying issues and resolving them. My approach to therapy is eclectic; I incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and coping skills. I realized that having someone to talk to and a safe place to say the hard things was helpful. I also noticed I have always been that friend everyone talks to process their problems.
My name is Dena Webster; I am a licensed clinical social worker. My goal in providing therapy is to make a difference for everyone one day at a time. I meet my clients where they are and consider their whole environment when identifying issues and resolving them. My approach to therapy is eclectic; I incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and coping skills. I realized that having someone to talk to and a safe place to say the hard things was helpful. I also noticed I have always been that friend everyone talks to process their problems.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California and Arizona with over 10 years' experience working with individuals and groups. I specialize in assisting those struggling with Family conflict, Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Low Self-esteem, Career Counseling and Emotional/Psychological Abuse. I provide individual and family therapy to adults, adolescents, and children. I utilize evidence based interventions including but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California and Arizona with over 10 years' experience working with individuals and groups. I specialize in assisting those struggling with Family conflict, Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Low Self-esteem, Career Counseling and Emotional/Psychological Abuse. I provide individual and family therapy to adults, adolescents, and children. I utilize evidence based interventions including but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
My name is Blake Barber. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Psy.D.) in South Pasadena, California, and work with clients all over California using telehealth (secure videoconference). I use a combination of approaches to help individuals work through past trauma, cope with anxiety, control addictive behaviors, and stabilize and improve their mood.
My name is Blake Barber. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Psy.D.) in South Pasadena, California, and work with clients all over California using telehealth (secure videoconference). I use a combination of approaches to help individuals work through past trauma, cope with anxiety, control addictive behaviors, and stabilize and improve their mood.
Hi, I am Robin Denk, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of clinical experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, emotional abuse, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and attachment theory tailored to your needs. I believe that it is my duty to help others during painful times in their lives ultimately.
Hi, I am Robin Denk, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of clinical experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, emotional abuse, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and attachment theory tailored to your needs. I believe that it is my duty to help others during painful times in their lives ultimately.
I am a Licensed Psychologist in LA, CA. I believe therapy is not a sign that something is deeply wrong with you personally, but sometimes we reach a stuck point (emotionally or mentally) and we do not know why, therapy helps uncover those stuck points to get you back on track. I have a deep interest in helping individuals gain perspective and other tools to navigate life's challenges, I focus on the doing the mental and heart work to ensure you are equipped to live at your highest potential.I utilize an eclectic approach therapy that allows me to draw from various forms of treatment to fit the needs of each individual.
I am a Licensed Psychologist in LA, CA. I believe therapy is not a sign that something is deeply wrong with you personally, but sometimes we reach a stuck point (emotionally or mentally) and we do not know why, therapy helps uncover those stuck points to get you back on track. I have a deep interest in helping individuals gain perspective and other tools to navigate life's challenges, I focus on the doing the mental and heart work to ensure you are equipped to live at your highest potential.I utilize an eclectic approach therapy that allows me to draw from various forms of treatment to fit the needs of each individual.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Yadimahara Alvarez is an associate clinical social worker who specializes in dissociative identity disorder (DID), anxiety, depression, and substance use. Within her practice, Yadimahara uses tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), problem-solving therapy (PST), and risk assessment.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Yadimahara Alvarez is an associate clinical social worker who specializes in dissociative identity disorder (DID), anxiety, depression, and substance use. Within her practice, Yadimahara uses tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), problem-solving therapy (PST), and risk assessment.
My name is Mignon Redick, and I am a Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is a collaborative approach, I believe in working together to meet the goals and needs of those I work with.
My name is Mignon Redick, and I am a Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is a collaborative approach, I believe in working together to meet the goals and needs of those I work with.
My name is Candice Campbell. I'm been licensed for 15 years and enjoy working with the whole person. We can't control the world, but we can help each other deal with it a little better. My focus areas of practice are strength-based, skill-based, cognitive, and psychodynamic. I am credited with trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy along with anger replacement therapy. I support an array of skill development and enjoy discovering a person's existing strengths and finding ways to enhance their functioning.
My name is Candice Campbell. I'm been licensed for 15 years and enjoy working with the whole person. We can't control the world, but we can help each other deal with it a little better. My focus areas of practice are strength-based, skill-based, cognitive, and psychodynamic. I am credited with trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy along with anger replacement therapy. I support an array of skill development and enjoy discovering a person's existing strengths and finding ways to enhance their functioning.
I currently provide individual therapy for children, adolescent, and adults. I have experience working with anxiety, depressive, substance/addiction, personality, neurodevelopmental, and trauma disorders. Some areas of interest for me involve working with neurodivergent, military, and LGBTQIA communities.
I currently provide individual therapy for children, adolescent, and adults. I have experience working with anxiety, depressive, substance/addiction, personality, neurodevelopmental, and trauma disorders. Some areas of interest for me involve working with neurodivergent, military, and LGBTQIA communities.
Just as we go see a doctor to improve our physical health, therapists are available to help you improve your emotional and mental health. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am here to listen, guide, and support you in overcoming life’s challenges. I have been in the mental health field for eight years, working with clients of different socioeconomic status address their concerns with anxiety, depression, grief, and communication. I utilize Solution Focus, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivation Interviewing and therapeutic alliance to help improve your mood and coping skills. It would be a pleasure to work together.
Just as we go see a doctor to improve our physical health, therapists are available to help you improve your emotional and mental health. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am here to listen, guide, and support you in overcoming life’s challenges. I have been in the mental health field for eight years, working with clients of different socioeconomic status address their concerns with anxiety, depression, grief, and communication. I utilize Solution Focus, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivation Interviewing and therapeutic alliance to help improve your mood and coping skills. It would be a pleasure to work together.
Hi there, I'm EdwardLei, a licensed clinical social worker with over twenty years of experience. I work with people of all ages struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting issues, chronic medical issues, and life transitions. I can also work with social workers, schools, nurses, doctors, and other individuals in communities. My approach is direct and results-oriented but tailored to your needs, issues, and goals in an atmosphere of caring, empathy, and compassion. My top modalities are Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused Therapy, and Insight-Based.
Hi there, I'm EdwardLei, a licensed clinical social worker with over twenty years of experience. I work with people of all ages struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting issues, chronic medical issues, and life transitions. I can also work with social workers, schools, nurses, doctors, and other individuals in communities. My approach is direct and results-oriented but tailored to your needs, issues, and goals in an atmosphere of caring, empathy, and compassion. My top modalities are Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused Therapy, and Insight-Based.
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.
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.
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New Directions | Lucet Therapists
New Directions Behavioral Health helps people find a healthy balance and improve health through positive change. They offer managed behavioral healthcare, employee assistance, organizational consulting, and health coaching programs. They are accredited by NCQA as an MBHO and by URAC for utilization management and case management. NDBH recommends you log into your New Directions member account to confirm you are covered for the California you would like to see.