I am a psychologist experienced in helping children, teens and adults. My experiences in the mental health field began in 1981 and include working with the seriously mentally ill, treating traumatized children, and working with the oppressed. These experiences have taught me the importance of maintaining compassion for others even when they are in extreme states or are easily wounded. Working with different cultures has taught me to respect the world view and values of others. My background helps me to understand struggles of all types with a greater depth and sensitivity. All problems, worries and concerns are significant and deserving of a serious approach.

Are you exhausted and overwhelmed? Do you long for better connection with others? Are you filled with worry or regret? Or do you struggle to be content and to care for yourself? I am a relational psychotherapist in my third decade of private practice. I bring a deeply compassionate presence to my work with you and you will come to feel seen and safe and understood in our work together. You will also experience increasing empathy for yourself and your needs. And you will change unhealthy patterns in relationships, with food, alcohol, substances and actions, by making inner shifts leading to behavioral changes.

I am sensitive to the many components that contribute to both personal blocks and growth. I view life as a journey with peaks and valleys, dark places and light places, and the inevitable changes of seasons. If I can walk with you on your journey, if even for a short time, to process difficulties in the present, pain from the past, or desires for the future, I count myself as honored. I endeavor to be a safe place for my clients so they can be honest without judgment.

My team of therapists and I welcome anyone experiencing anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, substance abuse, thoughts of suicide, despair, and other challenges that interfere with their well-being, happiness, and relationships with others. Even if you've previously found therapy to be unsuccessful, we can help! We treat the cause, not just the symptoms, of your distress. We believe that everyone is intelligent and capable; our job is to help you discover the capabilities that you already posses. You and your therapist will work together to resolve the obstacles that are preventing you from becoming your authentic self and living the life you desire.

One of my greatest passions in life is my work as a therapist. With warmth, humor and compassion, I help others to heal and move forward in their lives. Perhaps, you are feeling "stuck"- overwhelmed by relationship issues, career, loneliness, anxiety or depression. Maybe, coping with life's daily stresses is getting you down, making it increasingly difficult to find & experience meaning and joy. These are difficult times, difficult issues, & sometimes it's hard to get through them alone.

I offer you a 'strength based' therapy. I use support, introspection, assessment, direction and referral as a way to bring change to your life. We all experience loss, doubt, changes in our life beyond our control. For some people 'Therapy' is a place to re-charge. For others is it a vital experience needed to explore core issues ( trauma ) and re-organize their sense of self and move forward. I believe I offer a safe place for you to grow. I enjoy working with teens and their parents on issues of anxiety, depression, eating disorders and conflict. I am a survivor of the Camp Fire and feel qualified to work with other survivors.

I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS with easy to use telehealth video sessions or phone calls to accommodate social distancing. Considering CHANGE starts the process of healing and improvement. This can be a significant turning point in reducing your painful experience and in creating a whole life. Sometimes it is acceptance and coping that we need most. It is my intention to create a warm, honest and authentic relationship with you. I will assist you in reducing your struggle, increasing your enjoyment, and supporting you as you make a life well worth living. My motivation is to help you LIVE YOUR MOST FULFILLING LIFE.

I help people move through their lives with a greater sense of purpose, meaning, and joy. My clients are my partners, and together we develop treatment goals to target unwanted emotional and behavioral patterns. I often work with clients' prescribing doctors to offer continuity in patient care and thereby bolster medication-therapy outcomes. I follow the humanistic, client-centered model and offer a practice that integrates various clinical treatment theories. This work offers an emotionally safe space wherein, together, we embody and create your ability to heal from past traumas and more current wounds.

If you are reading this personal statement, that means you are currently searching for someone to help you make some form of change in your life. Let me describe how I work and you can see if you feel we might be a good team. I have been a licensed clinical social worker since 1996, and have worked with children, families and adults.

I have been working with individuals and families for two decades. My specialties include teens and family issues, individuals, elders, and couples work. My training is primarily attachment-based, relational, and emotionally focused therapy. I also use art and nature based techniques.

Hello/Hola my name is Danny Munguia, LCSW. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of clinical experience. I have experience working with individuals of all ages providing individual psychotherapy to children, families, adults, and couples. I have worked in various clinical settings with diverse populations, including outpatient, integrated care settings, schools, hospital and community-based agencies.

I believe in every person’s uniqueness and that treatment should fit the individual, not the other way around. My focus is to be person centered and highlighting individuals’ strengths to help overcome obstacles. My goal is to empower individuals, every client has the strength, wisdom, and ability to heal. Evidence based practices are important as part of the therapeutic process, these might include, but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interview, and Trauma Informed Care. I strive to step outside the cookie-cutter mold and help create treatment that feels comfortable and works best for you.

YOU DESERVE A GOOD LIFE, STARTING TODAY! Whether you are facing difficulties balancing work & family, struggling with the impact of a plummeting economy, facing personal challenges, or only wish to enhance the quality of your life, seeking the support of an experienced counselor may be one of your best options. As a caring professional, I can assist you in attaining important insights into those areas that seem to give you the most difficulty, improve your ability to successfully communicate with others, and to develop new ways in working through problems.

Medi-Cal Anthem Blue Cross provider and Medi-Cal California Health and Wellness provider. I'm a very good listener, nonjudgmental, and have much compassion for people who are hurting. . Traumatic experiences in my family of the suicide of my brother, loss of my sister in a car accident that left me critically injured, and having a twin brother who suffered with schizophrenia has made me a strong, empathetic, and trusting therapist. Albeit, its been a tough road, but shedding many ineffective beliefs, myths, and taboos I learned from my family and society I have let go.

My focus is to understand a client's perspective and provide support in a mindful, constructive manner. Through collaboration we are able to recognizes patterns, determine core issues, and formulate solutions together. I use a combination of methods such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychosomatic therapy. I also have experience in the Gottman method for couples, as well as brain spotting and tapping for client's with a trauma history. I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and assisting in teen/parent relationships.

Do you find yourself struggling to get through your day, wondering if things are ever going to get better? Wondering how did I get here, what happened that I am no longer in control of my life? Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression or unresolved trauma that seems to be affecting your life in ways you never imagined. I am here to help you discover and overcome "the thing" that got you where you are today.

I am a Credentialed Life Coach (ACC) and a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). I approach things from an Integrative and Holistic perspective. Personalized coaching sessions will help you to quickly develop new skills to meet your goals, and help enrich your personal, social and working life. Clients who work with me report experiencing the following: Stress reduction. Increased resilience. Enhanced mental clarity, focus and learning ability. Improved emotional balance. Improved work/life balance. They feel calmer, happier, and more energized.

I truly love what I do! I have been working with individuals, couples and families for over 20 years with a private practice for 15. There is no greater privilege than helping someone when they need it. My passion is working with people who have a variety of psychosocial stressors and issues while using a collaborative approach to therapy that is unique and specific to each individual. I will work with you at your pace and help you find the tools you need to reach your goals in therapy and in life. I look forward to working with you!