TriWest Therapists in California
I’m a second-generation Vietnamese American (he/him) social worker, therapist and certified Brené Brown facilitator who works with adults and teens navigating stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions with emphasis on identity, career coaching and bereavement. I also specialize in men's issues including masculinity, cultural expression and emotional communication.
I’m a second-generation Vietnamese American (he/him) social worker, therapist and certified Brené Brown facilitator who works with adults and teens navigating stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions with emphasis on identity, career coaching and bereavement. I also specialize in men's issues including masculinity, cultural expression and emotional communication.
At Meridian Counseling, we believe therapy should be more than just symptom management—it should be a safe, supportive space where you feel truly seen, understood, and empowered to grow. Our practice is home to a diverse team of licensed therapists, prescribers, and supervisors who are passionate about helping you navigate life’s challenges, heal from emotional pain, and build a future grounded in resilience and hope.
At Meridian Counseling, we believe therapy should be more than just symptom management—it should be a safe, supportive space where you feel truly seen, understood, and empowered to grow. Our practice is home to a diverse team of licensed therapists, prescribers, and supervisors who are passionate about helping you navigate life’s challenges, heal from emotional pain, and build a future grounded in resilience and hope.
My name is Zelda Verrett, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), license number (111462) with a Master's in Counseling Psychology. I am based in Southern California working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults 18 and older struggling with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, women's issues, and grief counseling using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to offer clients tools to build stronger relationships, communicate effectively, and understand their emotions better.
My name is Zelda Verrett, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), license number (111462) with a Master's in Counseling Psychology. I am based in Southern California working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults 18 and older struggling with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, women's issues, and grief counseling using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to offer clients tools to build stronger relationships, communicate effectively, and understand their emotions better.
Full-time private practice with a client-base that includes high tech, military/veterans, and first responders. Utilizing EMDR, CBT and psychodynamic techniques, I provide client with strategies and tools to help them cope with various stressors in their lives. Some of these issues include PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, cultural gaps/adjustment, relationship issues, domestic violence, physical/sexual abuse, victims of crime and work-related stress.
Full-time private practice with a client-base that includes high tech, military/veterans, and first responders. Utilizing EMDR, CBT and psychodynamic techniques, I provide client with strategies and tools to help them cope with various stressors in their lives. Some of these issues include PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, cultural gaps/adjustment, relationship issues, domestic violence, physical/sexual abuse, victims of crime and work-related stress.
It is an honor to accompany individuals into the psyche where our deepest wounds are sometimes hidden. Healing energies can often be found in those depths, stimulating growth toward a more whole, authentic and satisfying existence. Sometimes the pain is on the surface, and symptom relief is necessary to allow the individual to return to a more effective functioning level. This can be accomplished through a combination of cognitive approaches (i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and body-centered approaches (i.e., focusing, embodied dream work, mindfulness).
It is an honor to accompany individuals into the psyche where our deepest wounds are sometimes hidden. Healing energies can often be found in those depths, stimulating growth toward a more whole, authentic and satisfying existence. Sometimes the pain is on the surface, and symptom relief is necessary to allow the individual to return to a more effective functioning level. This can be accomplished through a combination of cognitive approaches (i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and body-centered approaches (i.e., focusing, embodied dream work, mindfulness).
Sue’s main focus is on trauma and how past traumatic events, even small ones, can alter the way one perceives and reacts to things. She’s also a family dynamics therapist and uses family systems as a way to help individuals understand why they may be struggling at this moment in time.
Sue’s main focus is on trauma and how past traumatic events, even small ones, can alter the way one perceives and reacts to things. She’s also a family dynamics therapist and uses family systems as a way to help individuals understand why they may be struggling at this moment in time.
As a therapist, I think it is a privilege to learn about your story and the unique circumstances that brought you to seek support. As a Latino, I am aware of the stigma associated with seeking mental health support, my goal is to create a space where you feel understood and supported. My approach is judgment-free, collaborative, inclusive, and grounded in mutual respect. Throughout my work in this field, I have focused on helping individuals with anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, and childhood and adult traumas.
As a therapist, I think it is a privilege to learn about your story and the unique circumstances that brought you to seek support. As a Latino, I am aware of the stigma associated with seeking mental health support, my goal is to create a space where you feel understood and supported. My approach is judgment-free, collaborative, inclusive, and grounded in mutual respect. Throughout my work in this field, I have focused on helping individuals with anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, and childhood and adult traumas.
I am a firm believer in the therapeutic process and its ability to help you overcome your deepest life challenges. Not all therapy is created equal, however. As a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience, I have been able to help many people get to a better place. My approach is based on the belief that we all have an innate tendency toward positive self-development but difficult life experiences move us off our path and keep us stuck in undesirable places.
I am a firm believer in the therapeutic process and its ability to help you overcome your deepest life challenges. Not all therapy is created equal, however. As a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience, I have been able to help many people get to a better place. My approach is based on the belief that we all have an innate tendency toward positive self-development but difficult life experiences move us off our path and keep us stuck in undesirable places.
Offering Social Skills and DBT groups! Are you feeling misunderstood? Confused? Judged? Are you a teenager needing a voice? Any sexual or gender identity concerns? Are you a parent needing a few more tools to better manage the family? Do you need support communicating with your child/family? Individual or family therapy is an effective avenue in which to explore such issues openly without judgment. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with much experience working with children, adults and their families. I am comfortable exploring touchy subjects with an open mind and no judgments!
Offering Social Skills and DBT groups! Are you feeling misunderstood? Confused? Judged? Are you a teenager needing a voice? Any sexual or gender identity concerns? Are you a parent needing a few more tools to better manage the family? Do you need support communicating with your child/family? Individual or family therapy is an effective avenue in which to explore such issues openly without judgment. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with much experience working with children, adults and their families. I am comfortable exploring touchy subjects with an open mind and no judgments!
Hello, my name is Oneida Alvarado, I am licensed in California with over 8 years of professional work experience in mental health. I have experience in helping clients with stress, depression, and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma, and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. Taking the first step to seek a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Hello, my name is Oneida Alvarado, I am licensed in California with over 8 years of professional work experience in mental health. I have experience in helping clients with stress, depression, and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma, and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. Taking the first step to seek a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate overwhelming control of their lives, or those clients who are overcoming feelings of sadness, hopelessness and motivation. I also have experience guiding individuals through the healing process from past traumatic experiences, fostering resilience and emotional well-being. Persistent worry, intrusive thoughts, or the weight of past experiences can leave you feeling stuck, but the right support can help you move forward.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate overwhelming control of their lives, or those clients who are overcoming feelings of sadness, hopelessness and motivation. I also have experience guiding individuals through the healing process from past traumatic experiences, fostering resilience and emotional well-being. Persistent worry, intrusive thoughts, or the weight of past experiences can leave you feeling stuck, but the right support can help you move forward.
My ideal client is someone who’s ready to invest in their own healing. Whether you’re navigating PTSD, addiction, or ADHD, you’re looking for relief, clarity, and a stronger connection to yourself. You’re motivated to put in the work, appreciate a direct therapeutic style, and welcome creative approaches like canine-assisted therapy. Your goals center on feeling more grounded, confident, and resilient—both day-to-day and emotionally.
My ideal client is someone who’s ready to invest in their own healing. Whether you’re navigating PTSD, addiction, or ADHD, you’re looking for relief, clarity, and a stronger connection to yourself. You’re motivated to put in the work, appreciate a direct therapeutic style, and welcome creative approaches like canine-assisted therapy. Your goals center on feeling more grounded, confident, and resilient—both day-to-day and emotionally.
Does your partner piss you off frequently? Do you feel alone in your relationship? Are you struggling with caring about yourself? Do you need an extra glass of wine to help you unwind? What about the teenagers in your life? Tired of them too? The most powerful relationship in our lives is the one with ourselves. When we grow distant and alone from within, the world begins to reflect our inner experiences. Our normal way of coping stops working so we seek help. Working with me allows you the freedom and flexibility to change your relationship with yourself so you can better handle life around you. There is hope. I promise.
Does your partner piss you off frequently? Do you feel alone in your relationship? Are you struggling with caring about yourself? Do you need an extra glass of wine to help you unwind? What about the teenagers in your life? Tired of them too? The most powerful relationship in our lives is the one with ourselves. When we grow distant and alone from within, the world begins to reflect our inner experiences. Our normal way of coping stops working so we seek help. Working with me allows you the freedom and flexibility to change your relationship with yourself so you can better handle life around you. There is hope. I promise.
We are a collaborative team of licensed and associate therapists dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. Our group brings together a range of clinical backgrounds and specialties, allowing us to provide personalized and comprehensive care for every client.
We believe in meeting clients where they are — fostering a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment that encourages growth, healing, and authentic connection. Our therapists draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches.
We are a collaborative team of licensed and associate therapists dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. Our group brings together a range of clinical backgrounds and specialties, allowing us to provide personalized and comprehensive care for every client.
We believe in meeting clients where they are — fostering a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment that encourages growth, healing, and authentic connection. Our therapists draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches.
Helping others has always been my passion. Your emotional healing and well-being are my priority. Are you experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, or depression? Are you suffering from the loss of a loved one? Relationship issues? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have extensive experience working with many clients with a wide array of challenges including grief and loss, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, panic disorder, depression, PTSD, postpartum depression, and addiction issues. I work primarily with adults, couples, and teens (15+).
Helping others has always been my passion. Your emotional healing and well-being are my priority. Are you experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, or depression? Are you suffering from the loss of a loved one? Relationship issues? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have extensive experience working with many clients with a wide array of challenges including grief and loss, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, panic disorder, depression, PTSD, postpartum depression, and addiction issues. I work primarily with adults, couples, and teens (15+).
Ever feel like you're ready for something better but feel stuck to get there? My goal is to offer a safe and supportive space where you can explore your story, find healing, and connect with relationships that are meaningful to you. I draw from trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, and Family Systems approaches to help you strengthen self-awareness, emotional connection, and communication. Each person’s story is unique, and my approach is to support you in meeting your goals and creating a path that fits who you are.
Ever feel like you're ready for something better but feel stuck to get there? My goal is to offer a safe and supportive space where you can explore your story, find healing, and connect with relationships that are meaningful to you. I draw from trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, and Family Systems approaches to help you strengthen self-awareness, emotional connection, and communication. Each person’s story is unique, and my approach is to support you in meeting your goals and creating a path that fits who you are.
I have 40 years of experience working with Children and their parents, as well as with early Adolescents and Adults. Issues addressed with children include: school acting out, grief and loss, physical/sexual abuse, bedwetting and other problems associated with childhood. I have a full playroom for my work with children and teens. Trauma, depression and anxiety, recovery from childhood abuse, relationship struggles and grief are some of the issues addres I use a variety of approaches to facilitate our work together, depending on your needs. I am well trained working with grief, offering comfort and support to help you move forward.
I have 40 years of experience working with Children and their parents, as well as with early Adolescents and Adults. Issues addressed with children include: school acting out, grief and loss, physical/sexual abuse, bedwetting and other problems associated with childhood. I have a full playroom for my work with children and teens. Trauma, depression and anxiety, recovery from childhood abuse, relationship struggles and grief are some of the issues addres I use a variety of approaches to facilitate our work together, depending on your needs. I am well trained working with grief, offering comfort and support to help you move forward.
Are you tired of feeling stuck, lost, confused? Are you seeking more harmony in all areas of your life? Are you ready to feel empowered, excited, & energized about life? My passion is to lift you up, inspire you, motivate you to get you back on track with feeling good again. I love to help adolescents, teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and big life transitions. I support my clients in developing tools and skills to better manage the stressors they are facing and in building their confidence to handle the ups and downs that life will inevitably bring.
Are you tired of feeling stuck, lost, confused? Are you seeking more harmony in all areas of your life? Are you ready to feel empowered, excited, & energized about life? My passion is to lift you up, inspire you, motivate you to get you back on track with feeling good again. I love to help adolescents, teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and big life transitions. I support my clients in developing tools and skills to better manage the stressors they are facing and in building their confidence to handle the ups and downs that life will inevitably bring.
You may be feeling the weight of life's pressures-whether it's mental health challenges, relationship struggles, or a sense of being "stuck." If you are here, you know growth is not always easy, but you are willing to step outside your comfort zone and challenge yourself to break free from old patterns. Sometimes, all we need is a place where we can just be ourselves-no judgment. If you're ready to explore some creative, hands-on approaches, we can dive into activities and tools that really resonate with you. Together, we'll focus on building resilience and uncovering what an authentic, fulfilling life truly looks like for you.
You may be feeling the weight of life's pressures-whether it's mental health challenges, relationship struggles, or a sense of being "stuck." If you are here, you know growth is not always easy, but you are willing to step outside your comfort zone and challenge yourself to break free from old patterns. Sometimes, all we need is a place where we can just be ourselves-no judgment. If you're ready to explore some creative, hands-on approaches, we can dive into activities and tools that really resonate with you. Together, we'll focus on building resilience and uncovering what an authentic, fulfilling life truly looks like for you.
Sophia was born in Los Angeles, raised in London and holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from New York University. Sophia began forming her private practice under supervision as an Associate Social Worker in 2016. She earned her LCSW in 2018 and now has a full therapy practice, catering to adults and teenagers throughout California. Additionally, Sophia has extensive experience working as a therapist in residential, inpatient, outpatient, medical and educational settings for both adolescents and adults. In conjunction with her role at Neurowellness Spa and running a private practice, Sophia is also a high school counselor.
Sophia was born in Los Angeles, raised in London and holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from New York University. Sophia began forming her private practice under supervision as an Associate Social Worker in 2016. She earned her LCSW in 2018 and now has a full therapy practice, catering to adults and teenagers throughout California. Additionally, Sophia has extensive experience working as a therapist in residential, inpatient, outpatient, medical and educational settings for both adolescents and adults. In conjunction with her role at Neurowellness Spa and running a private practice, Sophia is also a high school counselor.
