Therapists in Thousand Oaks, CA

Making the decision to embark on a therapeutic journey takes courage & vulnerability. The power of having someone listen, support, & guide without judgment is a profound experience.The gift of psychotherapy is freedom through self examination & awareness. If we illuminate & bring understanding to the old negative patterns, behaviors & dynamics that have been running our lives we can find new ways of being that create growth & healing. My goal as a therapist is to help clients embrace their authentic selves, foster meaningful relationships, & improve their overall quality of life. Seeking therapy can be rewarding & life changing.

Eric Bellman LCSW the Right Therapy -I am dedicated to the right approach in treating BPD and PTSD pain management and addictions. -Therapy is also useful for other complex situations people face from mental illness to life transitions and creative blocks Therapy has many uses from the most serious challenges of emotional disorders to the creative techniques for overcoming mental blocks by helping to channel emotionally regulated energy into a creative life. The right teamwork and approach helps everyone; -individuals of all ages -married couples - families and people undergoing personal life transitions in our fast changing world

Allison has experience providing individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of challenges. Furthermore, she has extensive experience treating mood disorders, trauma, depression, substance abuse, personality disorders, and dual diagnoses in various acute treatment settings. As a former Director of the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs with the adolescent population, she developed expertise in co-occurring disorders in the field of addiction and mental health utilizing a variety of evidence based practices.

Change is constant in life. Let's work together to take control and create the life you imagine. My focus is to meet you where you are and provide collaborative support. My interventions are tailored to your unique situation and personal needs.

Is your child struggling with emotional or social issues at home or in school? Do you feel lost on how best to support your child at this time? Maybe you feel exhausted and frustrated from constant disagreements, tantrums, and meltdowns. I know how challenging it can be when your child is going through a difficult time. The good news is therapy can help. I come to your home for our sessions, where your child is most comfortable so I can get to know who they truly are. I see children and adolescents (7-17yrs), and their families, to help them learn the skills they need to build resilience and confidence.

Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck. The most important step towards healing is to address the unresolved emotion inside you. Healing requires feelings. Acceptance slowly dissolves pain. When we function from the fear and scarring of our trauma, the cycles continue until we learn how to transmute that energy into love. I apply a Holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being, addressing the “whole” self. Through a holistic framework tailored to your unique needs, the goal is to support you develop a deeper understanding of the self on all these levels.

Asking someone for help takes a lot of courage. It is incredibly difficult when you are feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed and nervous. You may be experiencing many sleepless nights, restlessness, or past trauma come up. I assure you that you are not alone in feeling this way and I am here to support you. In my healing sessions, I bring a strength-based and humanistic approach to help you feel confident about yourself. My goal is to not only help you heal and move forward by being compassionate and gentle to yourself, but also to help you learn lifelong skills that you can use.

Welcome! I work collaboratively with individuals to help them increase awareness and acceptance, explore emotions, and grow. I specialize in working with individuals ages 15-40 who are experiencing challenges with substance use, codependency, life transitions and co-occurring disorders. I facilitate individuals in exploring challenging emotions, developing healthy coping tools, implementing a self-care plan, and creating sustainable change. I aim to help each person that I work with to transition into the best version of themselves and experience empowerment, self-love, and freedom.

Reaching out for help takes courage and strength. My approach to therapy is to work collaboratively in order to effectively use that courage and strength to produce effective growth and change. I specialize in working with individuals of all ages who are experiencing substance use and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety and depression. I have a passion for working with couple who are experiencing communication struggles within their relationship. I have extensive experience in working with individuals who experience substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-worth, low self-esteem.

Whether welcomed or unwelcomed, life transitions and events happen to all of us. Many times, it can be challenging to manage these adjustments on our own. The challenges you face daily influence how you see and feel about yourself, which in turn impacts your relationships with yourself and others. With patience and expertise, Rozhin assists her clients in learning how to manage and adapt to these changes. Her patients have seen improvements in their interpersonal relationships, and relationship with self. Through the practice of self-compassion, she encourages her clients to develop and evolve into their authentic selves.

I believe in an approach that people are the experts in their own lives, and I am here to help guide them from a professional standpoint.

One who is experiencing any type of relationship issue, that is wanting to work on themselves and continue to strengthen either themselves or their relationship by working through the challenges that have exposed areas of growth in the individual.

Trauma, stress, and other painful experiences can cause us to develop negative thoughts and beliefs about ourselves and the world, keeping us stuck, and preventing us from moving forward. You may feel overwhelmed, powerless, hopeless, depressed or anxious or experience panic attacks. You tell yourself to "get over it," blame ourselves when we can't, and are often ashamed to let anyone know that we are struggling. You do not have to keep repeating the same patterns; life does not have to be all about pain and suffering. You can heal from your trauma, moving beyond those old behaviors to live happy, satisfying, fulfilling lives.

Hi, my name is Morgan DeForest, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the Los Angeles, California area. My viewpoint of therapy is to help individuals grow and be able to understand themselves and others with a clearer lens. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling in many different areas with an attachment and family systems approach. I believe that therapy is a truly personal experience. The decision to seek support is a courageous one. As your therapist, I feel honored to hear your story and work through the difficulties that life brings.

I specialize in working with individuals grappling with the chaos of out-of-control behaviors or the weight of unresolved trauma. They are in search of a sanctuary where truth serves as the cornerstone, and the journey to self-discovery is honored. My role is to facilitate this exploration, to gently guide them through the unveiling of their true selves. As an LGBTQ2SIA+ affirming therapist, my commitment extends to providing a haven where inclusivity is not just a principle but a practice. Respect and dignity are the rights of all, transcending sexual orientation and gender identity.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma that leads to difficulties with regulating emotions. I support clients who experience overwhelming anxiety that leads to behaviors like shutting down, self injurious behaviors and withdrawal from social situations. The clients I work with are willing to unpack childhood and the unconscious to increase self awareness and help them make sense of their current behaviors. I also work with couples who struggle with communication that leads to discontentment in their relationships.

Hi, I'm Shirin Fouladi Ruf, and I'm passionate about my work as a licensed marriage and family therapist. My specialization lies in addictive disorders, complex trauma, and behavioral health, fields where I've been fortunate to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families for over 15 years. My journey in this field began with my undergraduate studies in depth psychology and Jungian psychoanalysis. It was there that I discovered my calling for client-focused care. I'm also a certified EMDR therapist, which speaks to my commitment to using evidence-based methods to help my clients heal and grow.

I Wendy De Augustine, L.M.F.T., MA., am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have a MA in Art Therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, group and family therapy. My areas of focus include art therapy, narrative therapy and working with children, adolescents and adults. I received a 62-unit Masters of Arts degree in Psychology with a major in Marriage and Family Therapy/Art Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute. I work extensively with depressed teens and adults, utlizing different techniques through a Narrative and Post Modern lens to provide what is most helpful to my clients.

32 + years experience in the field of Addiction and Recovery Related Disorders: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, etc. State/National Specialty Certifications: Addictions (Sex, Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Internet, DOT & Legal Assessments,) Sobriety Monitoring Impaired Professionals, Family Systems Interventions, Trust Fund and/or Entitled Adolescents/Adults, ACA/Codependency. Out of State DUI Assessments and Counseling, Gambling Counseling for gambler and/or family members at no cost to client.