Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Descanso, CA

In the game of life, a positive mindset is your secret weapon. It turns challenges into opportunities and obstacles into stepping stones. Unfortunately, many individuals find themselves trapped in negativity due to childhood trauma, abusive relationships, or toxic work environments. Making positive life changes starts with understanding your own story and taking courageous steps towards creating a life that brings you joy. My mission is to offer a safe and nurturing environment where you can work through your pain, identify patterns that have kept you feeling stuck and negative, and embark on a journey toward positivity.

Christa has a warm, collaborative approach that helps empower her clients to raise awareness, tap into their personal strengths and develop the skills to meet their desired treatment goals. Christa’s goal is to provide a safe therapeutic environment for clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use issues and perinatal mental health challenges. Christa believes there are many paths to healing and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Motivational Interviewing and techniques in Mindfulness to meet her client's individual needs.

Life presents us with a multitude of challenges, each carrying the power to either diminish our spirit or bolster our resilience. My goal is to be a collaborator in shaping these transformative opportunities that can enrich your life's narrative. Through this process, we’ll learn how to navigate life’s unpredictable waves, fostering not just survival, but a profound sense of joy and purpose in life. As we untangle the threads of worry, we’ll make space to focus on what truly matters: nurturing your self-worth, forging deeper connections with loved ones, and embracing a life that resonates with meaning and fulfillment.

Has life become overwhelming to you? Do you question yourself or your ability to be a loving spouse, friend, or parent? Is your child's challenging behaviors or your own traumatic childhood getting in the way of your dreams? Are you raising an adopted or foster child with a trauma history or unexplainable difficult behaviors? Has any of these caused you to feel secretly depressed and/or fearful that no one will understand or even really care?

Let your journey towards healing and growth begin with therapeutic support. As an experienced therapist, I am dedicated to providing a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges. Together, we will embark on a collaborative process, tailored to your unique needs and goals. With my warm and non-judgmental approach, I aim to create an environment where you feel comfortable to share, express, and reflect. Through open and honest conversations, we will delve into the depths of your experiences, working towards understanding, insight, and transformation.

As I walked though many personal difficult experieces in my life, I learned what I wanted from a good therapist. I have dedicated the last 10 years to becoming such a therapist for people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma and tragic loss or overwhelming stress.

I have extensive experience working with school aged students experiencing the effects of trauma, family dysfunction and adjusting to unexpected life changes. I am flexible and able to adapt treatment interventions to the developmental age, ability, personal and cultural characteristics of my clients.

If you are feeling stressed out, unhappy, confused, uncertain about your life relationships and your purpose and are ready to process your feelings and make changes, than I am here to help you on your life's journey. I offer compassionate support and coping strategies that are simple to apply in your everyday life. It is a good thing to meet with a few therapists before you decide who is a good fit for you. I am happy to meet with you and provide you with an opportunity to evaluate your needs and goals. Take good care of yourself.

I am a licensed psychologist with over a decade of clinical experience working with adult individuals, couples, and families across various treatment settings. Therapy is a powerful tool for clarifying goals, improving organization, defining values, and finding direction in one’s life. Specializing in treatments rooted in psychodynamic theory, I collaborate with my patients, empowering them to identify the source of their pain, and utilizing their strengths to find a resolution.

Hello! I am licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist and have been providing clinical support services for over ten years. I have worked with at-risk populations for most of my career, including those involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. I also have years of experience in social work and currently manage and oversee the operations of a non-profit program that provides clinical case management services.

My name is Kitasha (Kia) Martin. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA-LCS 22861. I utilize supportive techniques to meet clients where they are and walk with them on the journey to healing. I support clients in addressing challenges with anger, depression, life transitions, adjustment to stressors, and conflicts within family of origin. My target population is aged 18+. I have expertise in working with clients identifying as LGBTQ.

My name is Teresa A. Kellstrom and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, who has been practicing since 2009. I split my time between private practice and working in a non-profit agency. I have experience working with all ages of clients, particularly adult individuals dealing with overwhelming life stressors and adjustments. I welcome the opportunity to work with you! I have experience working with clients of all ages, providing individual, couples, and family therapy to those who need and want to improve their life. My passion is working with survivors of domestic violence or those in troubled relationships.

My name is Alysia Wong and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I primarily work with adults who need support with mood disorders, trauma, domestic violence, life transitions, or anxiety. I approach treatment with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and I may incorporate Person-Centered, Strength-Based, Trauma Informed, and Applied Behavioral Analysis modalities as well. I have been working in the mental health system of care since 2013 in various settings (inpatient, outpatient, private practice, court-mandated).

I am Anita Valdez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 53817). I provide a non-judgmental environment of empathy, support, and trust where my clients can safely and openly express themselves freely. I have over 15 years of experience helping people overcome anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and self-esteem issues. My therapeutic approach integrates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based, Strength-based, Mindfulness-based, and Life Coaching. I typically work with clients, that come in with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and/or self-esteem issues.

Sean Brannan is a certified Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapist (CHt), & Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT#106207), specializing in hypnotherapy and relationship counseling. He works with men, women, couples, young adults and children. His work helps facilitate powerful life changes focused on the creation of a more meaningful, fulfilling life. "Our life's experiences are determined by a continual interaction of our mind, bodies, spirit, emotions, and relationships. Awareness and acceptance of these aspects of who we are is the key to creating an amazing life's journey".

Do you struggle with food? Do you cycle through diet after diet and find yourself unable to stick to any? Do you binge eat? Are you afraid of food? Do you hate your body or wish it looked different? Do food and body issues take up a lot of your energy? Have you been diagnosed with an eating disorder and don't know where to turn? Alternatively, do you find yourself weighed down by anxiety? Do you find it hard to sleep, eat normally, and live in the way that you want? I specialize in evidence-based treatments for anxiety and eating disorders. I am trained in a number of modalities and I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.

Welcome and congratulations on taking the first step towards self-awareness and healing. I am a true believer that therapy is beneficial to everyone, whether you need a safe person to process your day to day with or need help managing undesirable behaviors. Together, we will work as a team to explore what works for you and what doesn’t. We will come up with a measurable plan to help you reach your goals. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals, families and children struggling with trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger management, etc. -- Safe space for LGBTQ+ Community --

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I work with individuals to help increase self-awareness and explore authenticity and stress reduction, which occurs in everyday life. I understand that making a decision to seek help can be difficult so I use an approach that is compassionate, direct, and non-judgmental to help you feel supported throughout your counseling journey. My approach to therapy includes talk therapy, mindfulness, and various therapeutic techniques, including CBT, stress reduction, & grief counseling.

Dr. Julie Myers, PhD brings a depth of insight and a genuine passion for facilitating positive change in the lives of those she serves. She has a dedication to evidence-based practices and a holistic therapeutic approach fostering mental health and well-being. Dr. Myers is not just a clinician; she is a compassionate guide on the journey to healing and self-discovery.. Dr Myers has expertise in services for aging adults and their caretakers, college aged persons, individuals and families within the LGBT community , persons experiencing life altering events and persons seeking a psych evaluation for social security disability.