Therapists in Calabasas, CA

Whether you are searching for someone to support you on your journey in challenging and painful life situations, assist you to know yourself better, explore with you creative and/or emotional blockages, or help you improve your relationship with others, I am here to do - please reach out.

You or a family member are not as happy as you wish. You feel alone, sad, anxious, depressed, frustrated - you may know why, but you are stuck and aren't sure how to change it. I can help you. We will work together to eradicate your negative feelings and create more adaptive ways to address your challenges. Through interactive, safe, regular meetings, we will access your deeper feelings, work through them and find more positive ways to deal with the challenges that come your way.

We are drawn to what is familiar. Most of us learned as children that we had to behave and think in certain ways to survive in our given environments. This knowledge became our childhood coping skills. We utilize these coping skills, which may no longer be effective in our adult relationships and may need to be reevaluated. In addition, we may find that we are depressed, anxious or repeatedly choosing the "wrong" partner, because the familiarity feels safe. I have an empathic understanding of these issues and will help you to explore and move forward so that you can enjoy more happiness in life, with loving, healthy relationships.

Gaining the knowledge and skills that foster loving relationships is vital to your happiness. My goal is to help you create, build and nurture all of your relationships including and especially the one with yourself. Through one-on-one counseling, education, coaching and even art therapy, we can create a clear path to your greater well-being. Whether you want relationship relief, relationship repair or even relationship release, I provide a safe and supportive environment, and over 30 years of professional experience to help you resolve the things that matter most in your life.

What if you could stop all self- destructive habits and feel energized and excited by your life? Many of my clients are just like you; talented, ambitious and unique, but are unsatisfied with an area of life. If you are ready, I can help you get unstuck and make changes based on proven therapeutic techniques. If you're struggling to take care of yourself physically and emotionally, I will work with you to help you find balance, prioritize your health and manage your anxiety and depression. My approach is based on helping you get clarity, increasing awareness of your thoughts, and giving you healthy ways of managing your stress.

I help clients to cultivate personal growth and improve relationships. I explore family dynamics, relationship patterns, negative belief systems, underlying feelings, and future goals. I help clients unpack their trauma, sadness, grief, frustrations, fears, and feelings of stagnation or "being stuck," and I support clients in finding and discovering their authentic selves and dreams. I am here to help clients gain insight and to give clients an experience of being heard and understood. I am here to help you explore, untangle, process, and discover your truth. I work with clients collaboratively to learn effective ways of coping.

Nowadays many people experience high levels of stress due to uncertainty and the demands of life. Whether you are an adult or young person, you may feel overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, stuck, confused. Maybe you're dealing with a major life transition, past trauma, loss/grief, have conflict in your relationships, or are struggling at work or school. Perhaps you're at a crossroads and don't know which way to turn. If my profile connects with you, please reach out. Change is possible and help is here. You are taking an important step in making time for you or your loved one's well-being.

Have you been feeling heightened levels of stress, sadness, or general dissatisfaction with your life? Are you engaging in unhealthy patterns of behavior, abusing substances, or staying in unhappy relationships out of complacency or fear? I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing emotional and relational issues, including separation and divorce, codependency, addiction, panic, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, and women's health issues. Together, we will work to identify and understand the issues at hand, reduce your distress, and help you live a life that feels more productive and fulfilling.

Welcome! I help individuals, couples and families to increase well-being, strengthen their relationship bonds, and promote lifelong development. I work with clients to develop an individualized approach best suited to their goals and to create a positive therapy relationship. I assist clients to understand the connection between physical and emotional health and to learn mindful awareness to manage stress effectively. I am Past-President of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association and teach at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. I taught graduate courses in family and couple therapy at California State University, Northridge for fifteen years.

Need to feel safe? Prefer a therapist who says it like it is (with a side of class, tact, and the ability to help you get to your stuff with out feeling judged or shamed)? I focus on assisting teens, couples, and families with problems in day to day living to more complex issues that have reached crisis level. My strengths are in the areas of divorce, anxiety (triggers and control), bullying, ADD &ADHD lifestyles, and teen/parent relationship issues. I welcome parenting and couple dilemmas. Furthermore, I am experienced in dealing with gender issues, depression, grief, and general tough times.

Loss and grief can come from so many different areas of life and for so many different reasons. Whether it comes from death, lack of heath, divorce, break up of a relationship, miscarriage, infertility, pet loss…, the feeling can be overwhelming and debilitating. In this state, you can feel extremely isolated, misunderstood, lonely and unable to respond to life as you once did. It can be absolutely brutal.

Do you feel out of alignment with your authentic self or disconnected from your partner? I help you develop self-awareness and a new relationship with your thoughts and emotions to increase conscious choices, purpose, and relational connections. In marriage and couples counseling, I help you move from negative, hurtful and lonely dynamics to internal safety and a deeper emotional connection through Attachment-based Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I support you in creating new stories that demonstrate your genuine loving connection, opening you up to feel more peace, flow, and sweetness in your relationship.

Getting pregnant and starting a family isn’t as easy as you had hoped. You and your partner may be faced with infertility, pregnancy loss and the difficult choices involved in assisted reproductive therapies. You don’t know if anyone really understands what you’re experiencing—grief, financial strain, anxiety and hopelessness—which can make you feel so isolated. The uncertainty and stress may be taking a toll on your relationships, with your partner or others. Or you had a traumatic birth experience or have postpartum mood issues that aren't what you pictured. The emotional rollercoaster is exhausting, and you need more support.

Welcome ~ I know that finding a therapist who is a good fit for you can be a challenging process. In my practice, I work with individuals with a variety of life issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, eating disorders, life transitions, sexual problems and medical illnesses. As a psychotherapist for over 15 years, I am passionate about how therapy can help people heal, grow and create the life and relationships that they want. I believe that the foundation for effective therapy is building a relationship where you feel comfortable being yourself and we work together to find avenues for change.

Hi there! My name is Alexis Cardenas, and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Although everyone has a story that shapes who we are, I truly believe that our current struggles and past experiences don’t have to limit all that we can become. I have experience providing individual and group therapy in school settings, trauma crisis centers, and private practice. I work with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds, helping them learn healthy ways of coping with a variety of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, anger, relationship difficulties, and major life changes.

I believe meaningful change may begin when you feel seen, heard and cared for! My approach is integrative. I engage my specialized training and clinical experience utilizing cognitive behavioral, humanistic, family systems, EMDR therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapeutic paradigms and somatic methodologies, as well as reconciliation and discernment counseling, and collaborative divorce practices. Therapeutic support is provided for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, codependency and relationship dynamics, LGBTQ+ identity and personal growth.

Are you nursing a heartbreak post-split? Considering divorce? When we are hurting emotionally, it’s near impossible to see things clearly. Sometimes, it is the things right in front of us that can be most difficult to look at. And whether we want to admit it or not, friends and family have a vested interest. That’s where I come in..my 20+ years working as a practicing clinician have taught me that although no one else can be the expert on you, sometimes an “expert” third party can see your picture with greater clarity, if for no other reason then I’m in no way attached to the outcome (except for your happiness, of course).

Are you tired of carrying the heavy burden of anxiety alone, not knowing where to turn or how to free yourself from its grip? This weight not only stops you from being your authentic self but also holds you back from achieving what you truly desire, whether it's in your relationships, career, home, or elsewhere. Perhaps you're yearning for a fulfilling relationship, a successful career, or a place you can truly call home, but anxiety keeps getting in the way. It's a common struggle, one that can make you feel stuck and unable to move forward. But it doesn't have to be this way. Together, we can break free from the chains of anxiety

For me, the connection between client and therapist, as well as creating emotionally safety, are two critical ingredients in a successful therapy experience. We will collaborate to identify the specific areas about which you want assistance; such as, relationship challenges, every -day stressors, trauma and grief therapy, and mood regulation skills — to reduce anxiety and depression. Oftentimes we struggle with an inaccurate narrative, filled with shame and self-critical thoughts. Despite feeling stuck in negative patterns, we can rewrite that script and develop greater resilience.