Therapists in Ventura, CA

Hello and thank you for visiting my page. I have been working in the mental health field for over 21 years and am versified in multicultural aspects of today's society. I have the solution-focused mindset to motivate and inspire you. My goal is to establish a trusting, meaningful, and collaborative relationship with you to help enhance your self-perception, self-confidence, and overall mental wellbeing. My hope is for you to experience sustainable joy and satisfaction while you live your best life.

Struggling with addiction and feel rehab isn’t an option? Leaving your family, job, school and responsibilities for an extended period of time is not always needed to get yourself healthy and on track. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, I know the challenges of this lifestyle. Being caught in the cycle of addiction is hard--feelings of fear, failure, guilt, and shame. You may have tried stopping on your own, only to find yourself engaging in the same unhelpful behavior. Breaking this cycle alone is tough! Counseling may be more effective for you than rehab. I specialize in moderation & abstinence based approaches.

Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck, alone, or overwhelmed? Are you looking for tools to help handle stress and wanting to live your values along the way? Have you thought to yourself or been told by someone else that you "might have ADHD?" I'm here to help! I work with adults (18+) needing help managing Stress, Anxiety, Life Transitions, and Career challenges, and I specialize in working with those who identify as ADHD or Neurodivergent. My practice centers around tailoring my approach to each individual person and their unique needs.

You want to transform what's bothering you into deep wisdom. That can seem out of reach when you're in the middle of a mess, though. My job is to listen to the whole story, or as much as you want to tell, so we can find easy ways to ground you. You can build from a stable foundation. Do you feel you don't even know how to work up the energy for self-repair? Let me help you catch your breath. It liberates your reservoir of life-force as soon as you take the first step to self-care. Life's challenges point us toward clues in the sometimes mysterious road to vibrant health... not just getting by, but enjoying the life you deserve.

Hola and Welcome. My name is Ivet Castañeda Ruiz, I have been a practicing therapist for the last 9 years. Throughout the course of my career I have gained an amplitude of experience working with children, adolescents, individuals and families. I know taking the first step and seeking help may be challenging for some, for that reason I believe in the essence of meeting people where they are. Life is constantly changing around us, the fluidities of life may cause life challenges and obstacles that may result in anxiety, depression, conflict within relationships and/or living inauthentically.

West Valley Counseling Center (WVCC) offers a wide range of therapeutic interventions and services to bring affordable mental health services to the San Fernando Valley. WVCC is a non-profit community mental health center that has been serving the Greater Los Angeles region for well over a decade. Our qualified therapists work with individuals, relationships, traditional families, and non-traditional families to help ease life's burdens and to provide specialty services.

Hello! I'm Heidi, and I'm dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges with compassion and understanding. With over 14 years of experience in counseling, I've worked with individuals of all ages facing a variety of concerns. I believe that everyone has experienced something that shapes who they are today, and I'm passionate about using my own experiences to support others in achieving their goals and finding resilience. Whether you're a child, teen, or adult, I'm here to provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings, overcome obstacles, and move forward with confidence.

Stress is a part of all our lives and manifests in a variety of ways. I provide stress reduction and other counseling modalities for individuals, couples and families. For over 30 years, I have worked in a neurological clinic, medical emergency rooms, hospitals, and psychiatric settings. I have a great deal of confidence working in these settings and in physicians and nurse practitioners. With this experience, I have a lot to offer the people who see me. You are welcome to call for a free consultation.

My practice focuses on psychological evaluations for children (7 and older), adolescents, adults, and seniors. Some reasons folks seek my help is to assess for autism, intellectual deficits, learning disorders, ADHD, as well as to address possible depression/anxiety that often accompany these conditions. My approach is to learn about the whole person rather than rely on tests alone to produce an evaluation best suited to your needs.

My goal for therapy is to provide the immediate relief of symptoms as well as building long lasting strategies and coping skills to deal with life's challenges.

Healthy relationships are my goal and my mission. I'm especially passionate about working with couples, both premarital and marital. I achieve this best through a program called "Ultimate Integrity." Most of my couples say that a lack of integrity is a major problem in their relationships and this (UI) program can be very helpful to heal the wounds of lies and deceit and replace with truth and love. Many couples also struggle with stress, depression, anxiety, and addictions. I'm very proactive to identify effective strategies and coping skills to resolve these concerns.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a practice that focuses on young adults, adults, seniors, veterans, and first responders. I am also a United States Army Combat Veteran, and a father who knows what it is like to put other people's needs before your own. It takes time, exploration, and effort to learn a new way of looking at yourself. It takes time to see what is on the other side of the coin.

I’m Dr. Azadeh Weber, a licensed Clinical Psychologist, with an emphasis on Holistic Health. My professional background includes mental health services for individuals, couples, and families. I am grateful to have a private practice and support people on their journeys to optimize their mental health. My approach to therapy is relational and heart-centric because rapport is integral to any and all work done in therapy. I run a therapeutic hobby farm and receive multiple grants to provide heritage art workshops to women to enhance resiliency.

Everyday, think as you wake up - today I am fortunate to have woken up. I am alive, I have a precious human life. I am not going to waste it. Being human isn’t always easy and I am here to help you navigate that path gently. I have over 25 years experience and have worked in many diverse settings: in group homes, ADHD clinics, child and family centers, community mental health centers, hospitals, inpatient psychiatric clinics, colleges (both as a Professor of Psychology and as a Counselor). With this experience I am confident that I can help you navigate through whatever it is that brought you here.

Hello, and welcome to a clear path to healing. It is my pleasure to encourage the following positive coping skills: physical activity, good sleep habits, avoidance of alcohol and recreational drugs, healthy eating habits, time out from the identified stressor(s), laughter, positive thinking, positive self-talk, good social skills, stress management and relaxation techniques, artistic expression, self-compassion, listening or playing music, reframing, and mindful/wise behavior. Primarily I assist my patients in developing a sense of wellness in the here and now. In my care, you will be able to bounce back from any hardship in life.

I have over ten years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, facing challenges and guiding them through rough times to fortify their resolve. If you need guidance, good therapy, and a viable plan of action for matters such as; depression, anxiety, abandonment, arrested development, sadness, low self-esteem, assertiveness, divorce, seperation, parenting help, grief, as well as many other challenges, then do not hesitate to contact me. I emphasize a warm, compassionate, and positively reinforced approach, that is completely confidential in a pleasant, and safe, environment.

What if you could equip yourself with a toolset that will inform your path going forward? Let's examine what brought you to this moment, your struggles and strengths, and focus on developing effective strategies in helping you grow into an empowered state!

Kathleen Acosta Ekins, LCSW. I have been doing therapy with children, families, and adults for over 20 years. I work with clients who are experiencing childhood trauma, adult anxiety, depression, PTSD, life transitions, and grief. I use talk therapy as the main way I work with adults, with children I use play therapy and talk therapy. I use talk therapy (psychodynamic therapy) as the main way I work with adults, with children I use play therapy and talk therapy. I have been trained in many different approaches; trauma-informed therapy is one of the main modalities I use.

Hi there! Congratulations on the first step of searching for a therapist! My name is Quinn and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist accepting IN-PERSON clients in Ventura and telehealth clients in Santa Barbara and Kern County. I am focused on working with young adults going through life transitions. You might feel stuck, and I am here to help guide you to a more productive and stable life.