Kathleen earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Masters Degree from Chapman University College in Orange, California. Her years of specialized training and experience have equipped her with skills in various therapeutic approaches including solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR. She has a background in treating co-occurring disorders (substance abuse treatment and mental health). She customizes her approach to meet the needs and presenting problems of her clients and directs their treatment to establish a therapeutic alliance in order to facilitate the bridge to health.

Premier Family Counseling Group offers in person sessions and telehealth. Free consultations. Bilingual English/Spanish. Accepting New Clients. Accept most PPO insurance. Leslie X. Mendez, AMFT, serving as an Associate Marriage Family and Child Therapist. I believe that every walk of life carries all levels of turbulence causing pain, confusion, fear, guilt anxiety and negative distortions. Practicing eclectic evidence-based approaches has provided effectiveness in addressing life’s problematic issues.

If you are having a tough time in relationships, are feeling 'off', out-of-balance or facing feelings of loss, grief, anxiety, depression or confusion, I may be able to help you. Let's collaborate in a process where we explore, uncover and understand your experience and look at what your patterns and feelings are trying to tell you. We will face the truth with compassion. I bring a calming, engaging and dynamic presence to therapy as well as experience, strength and hope. I offer a combination of insight, empathy and tools that can support you to move through the raw or tough parts of your psyche.

You don't have to continue repeating these old self-destructive patterns. Reaching out for help can feel scary, but it can also be the first step toward overcoming the obstacles and challenges that are keeping you from the fulfilling and meaningful life that you deserve. If old coping strategies are no longer serving you, or worse, are becoming self destructive, it may be time to reach out and accept help. I deeply empathize with the feeling of fear and isolation one feels when suffering in silence, as well as the tremendous courage it takes to reach out for support.

The ability to be reflective and resilient is a cornerstone of mental fitness and a predictor of life long mental health. For the last 25 years, I have worked with adults, adolescents and children to help them cultivate a greater understanding of their experiences, feelings and thoughts. In collaborative partnership, I work with clients to develop greater responsiveness to the complexity of emotional life, relationships, developmental transitions, conflicts and trauma. To this end, I bring psychological knowledge, astute observational skills and a deep capacity for empathy to help individuals, couples and families grow and thrive.

"The world breaks everyone… but afterward many are strong in the broken places." E. Hemingway.

WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS VIA VIDEO. WE BELIEVE THAT NOW, MORE THAN EVER, WE ALL NEED SUPPORT. Jade Tree is a collective of psychotherapists who offer holistic, professional, artful, compassionate therapy for adults, couples and adolescents. We tailor our caring, hands-on approach to each client, and our aim is to help you become the person you want to be. We believe that real lasting change is possible, and we have the skill and dedication to help you get there.

I have been in the psychology field for over 12 years now. I love what I do and helping every client become successful. The relationship between the client(s) and myself is important in achieving the goals we set together. How our past experiences have influenced our current lives is a key issue. I feel that support systems in our daily lives are important to examine. The issues of separation, loss, freedom, dependence and independence are crucial to examine as one leaves home and parental influences. I work with individuals, couples, teens and families. I also have a Real Estate license and can help clients through that process.

*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS- IEHP and KAISER* We are warm, kind hearted therapists treating individuals and families. Life isn't always easy, and sometimes we need that nonjudgmental listener to help us get through the tough times. Let us help you work through those tough situations and improve your quality of life and relationships with others. Don't continue to struggle with depression, anxiety, behavioral outbursts, SI thoughts, or reoccurring traumatic experiences on your own. There is hope for a brighter tomorrow, the choice is yours! Hope to hear from you soon to help increase joy and happiness in your life!

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “Why is this happening? Is it always going to be like this? What can I do?” Do you feel anxious, sad or misunderstood more often than not? Maybe life seems easier and better for everyone around you. Maybe you're surrounded by people, but you feel alone. Your relationships feel like a struggle to maintain. Conflict and discomfort seem like the norm, not the exception. Sometimes it seems like it will never get better and no one understands.

I'm a clinical psychologist practicing with those who suffer from depression, anxiety, obsessions, anger, aloofness, issues of identity and intimacy, difficult life circumstances and many other problems. While I value knowledge about psychopathology, I find a purely diagnosis-based approach to be insufficient. Instead, we can be curious together about those factors which underlie and perpetuate your particular suffering. This process of exploration and discovery can only happen in a safe and confidential relationship. It is always a great privilege when someone chooses to reveal themselves to me on deeply personal levels.

Thanks for considering me in your quest for self-improvement! I treat individuals, couples and families from adolescence through geriatric, offering a variety of approaches to meet your particular needs. While compassionate and empathetic, I also provide an interactive, straightforward approach to help you meet your goals quickly and learn to THRIVE. I've authored 4 published books and have appeared on numerous national radio and TV shows (e.g. Tyra Banks). I co-hosted a weekly, psychology-related, radio show. For more information on services and products, and a view of my blogs, please visit me at www.drdebraonline.com!

Personal suffering is often a call to look deeper into ourselves so that we can bring to light who we truly are. Diving into the depths of your pain takes courage, but it is there where your most authentic self can be discovered. The world we live in is very difficult for humans. I have a non-judgmental compassionate approach to all the different ways that life can be challenging. I am a Licensed Psychologist with 15 years of experience assisting individuals, couples, and families.

I specialize in helping individuals and families heal from traumatic and stressful experiences, including family conflicts, narcissistic abuse, hoarding disorder, parental alienation, and challenging adult children. You may not know what to expect from therapy, but you know you need to make some changes in your life so you can move forward. Stress, anxiety, and depression are highly prevalent in our lives, and sometimes people need help and support in dealing with difficult/stressful situations. I am a trauma therapist specializing in somatic psychology that has found success in using a mind/body approach to psychotherapy.

Navigating through our human journey can be daunting, and everyone can benefit from support along the way. My role as a therapist is to help you gain more insight into the nature of your inner world and a greater perspective of your outer circumstances so that you can become empowered to create the intentional and meaningful life that you truly desire. With compassion and deep presence, we will identify unconscious patterns that are limiting you so that you can gain the awareness and tools needed to create effective changes for yourself.

Right now effective coping strategies and re-gaining a sense of control is more important than ever. Therapy will give you insight into navigating shifting seas of current crisis.

Move toward an authentic, more rewarding, life. Whether you're struggling with the same problems over and over, or just can't shake the feeling that something is missing from your life, my unique blend of supportive and exploratory psychotherapy can help. Uncover and change unconscious patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating that may have served you at one time in your life, but now block you from living with spontaneity, creativity, and zest.

Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Interpersonal struggles, career obstacles or mental health issues can make us feel confused about who we are, where we fit in and how to move forward. I specialize in helping individual adults and couples in their 20s and 30s navigate difficult feelings, identify and change dysfunctional thoughts and patterns, and overcome challenging situations in order to enjoy a more peaceful mind and a happier life. My approach is open, casual, and collaborative, and I operate a space that is accepting of all and free of judgment. I am LGBTQIA+-friendly, sex-positive, and culturally-sensitive.

I love the work I do as a psychotherapist. I see myself as a healer and guide. With you as my client, we navigate the challenges and perhaps, traumas of your past. Being guided through the changes you want to make, I offer empathy and compassion, knowing that self-exploration that leads to desired change can be a challenge, and sometimes the challenge becomes too great to want to continue. It is a given that I listen with in the moment “presence”, and I believe that this “presence” is the key to healing and growth. I welcome the opportunity to work with you as your guide and co-healer on your path of growth, healing and change.

My style is active, engaged and down to earth. I will listen carefully to what you say and together we will identify the problem and adopt strategies to resolve it. My aim is to create lasting change that will free you from what is no longer working for you so your life can become happier and more satisfying. My experience is that with help all people are capable of creating a life worth living, whether individually or within a couple. In addition I do personal coaching for specific projects or to accelerate what is already working.