Therapists in 91301

I am a strengths-based therapist who primarily uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients achieve their goals. I have experience helping patients reclaim their lives from depression, anxiety, and significant stressors. I especially enjoy working with women and young adults to help them learn to overcome barriers to a meaningful life.

I'm here for you. I am well aware it is not easy to reach out for professional support. Much of successful therapy is about the connection between you and the therapist you choose. By working together, you will gain more insight about yourself, find reasons to challenges you go through, and ways to overcoming them and achieving your goals. Curiosity and empathy will be key components in our work. I work with adults and children, in individual, couple and family settings. You can view my specialties on this profile and my website. In addition, I supervise doctoral level post-docs who can help in case I don't have availability.

In my 30 years of personal and professional development, I have created a unique approach to bring hope and strength, healing and transformation to those who are ready. It is my honor to provide and hold space for you as I offer assistance with your empowerment, acceptance, trust, forgiveness and gratitude. My philosophy is based on healing relationship within Self, with others and with the world. Our time together is precious and I will share with you mindful and compassionate practices and share the value of authenticity, and presence.

Greetings! I use a depth psychotherapy, DBT, Humanistic, empathetic, Self-Psychology style of counseling to empower you to reach your desired emotional, psychological and spiritual growth/development. I treat individuals, families, youth, couples, adults and LGBTQ+. I often work with people of diverse backgrounds, offering sensitivity and understanding for the complexity of the human experience. Grief and loss, identity, anxiety, depression, personality and mood disorders, gender diversity and relational issues are just some of the areas in which I am skilled at holding space for you to grow at a pace that is most comfortable.

I believe that each person searches to find a therapist with whom they feel a connection. It is very important to me that I provide you with a positive emotional experience. One that is free from judgement, or underlying agendas. I strive to support my clients by being a dependable, focused and consistently positive force in their lives. A person grows through connection, consistency and genuine caring. I am not a clinician who believes that one has to feel pain in order to progress in therapy. Quite the contrary, it is through having a more healthy positive relationship, which causes meaningful change.

When searching for a therapist it's vital that we find someone we can truly trust and believe can help us. Security and comfort with a therapist is very important. When a client finds these features in a therapist then they are better able to set and reach goals to fulfill their dreams and to find their meaning and purpose in life. I provide a warm, safe and supportive environment for clients so they may feel that they are seen and understood. The basis of my work begins with the birth of a secure attachment.

Life often tests us, our relationships, and our internal world in ways that are complex, overwhelming, and difficult to navigate alone. My goal as a therapist is to help you better understand yourself and better understand and manage the challenging situations and relationships in your life. I work with individuals, couples, and families. My first priority is providing a compassionate, relaxed space where you can feel comfortable and I can get to know you and your unique story. My approach is collaborative and conversational and will support your needs and goals using a variety of therapeutic perspectives and techniques.

Whether you are looking for a therapist because of recent difficulties or challenges that started years ago, you will find that I offer a rare combination of rigorous training with a down-to-earth style to help you achieve your goals. As an established professor and author in the field, I am well-versed in the latest research to ensure your problems are resolved as efficiently as possible using the most effective methods available. If you have had difficulty connecting with past therapists or are concerned that I might act like therapists in the movies, I believe you will find my style refreshingly more relatable.

Finding the right fit with a therapist is so important, as so much of the work of therapy happens in the therapeutic relationship. My goal is to connect with you, help you feel understood and be a partner in doing the work that will make your life better. I am an active participant in the sessions and work to help you connect to your strengths and increase your coping strategies. I have over 25 years of experience and look forward to helping you achieve your goals.

Have you lost interest in things you used to love? Are worries dominating your life? Are you struggling to be yourself or just get through the day? I want you to know you are not alone!

As a licensed professional living in the community for over twenty years, I have had the opportunity to counsel many individuals, couples and families by assisting them to better cope with life's challenges and helping them to improve their personal relationships. In today's stressful and competitive world, raising a family poses unique obstacles. I provide a non-intimidating, nurturing environment where clients can explore their issues and improve their self-esteem. Due to my life experience and professional training, I believe I am highly qualified to help my clients achieve happier, more productive lives.

Individuals come to my practice when their usual coping skills/communication are no longer effective, often leading to anxiety, frustration and at times feelings of hopelessness. These problems often interfere with normal daily routines. The Good News is that Things Can and Do Get Better. My approach to working with adolescents and adults is active, collaborative, and practical, in a safe and supportive setting. My goal is to bring clarity, new perspectives, and understanding to these situations.

The foundation of my approach is that connection & relationship are pillars of healing. I know it can feel scary or overwhelming to start this process, maybe your doubting the gut sense nudging you to take this step & that's okay. This is a journey, you have to start somewhere. Together we meet where you're at & move at your pace. I have a lovingly direct, informal & authentic style sharing the hard truths with compassion. If therapy doesn't make you feel somewhat uncomfortable, it isn't quality therapy. I am here to hold space, help navigate, introduce skills and to challenge you in a safe container & more.

If you are considering therapy, you have taken the first step toward making a positive change. It takes courage to seek support and talking with someone can help. When we experience painful events, feel our life’s plan has been taken out of our control, and experience disconnect in our relationships, we can feel hopeless, alone and lost. I believe that, through life’s challenges, we can learn how truly strong we are.

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step" -Lao Tzu. During this unprecedented time of uncertainty, change, & loss, many of us are struggling in different ways. Acknowledging your challenges & seeking help are the first steps in healing. At Diagnostic & Counseling Center, we have a diverse group of clinicians to offer support to individuals, couples, & families. We believe that each person possesses special strengths, & we strive to build upon these to facilitate growth. During therapy, we encourage clients to engage in self-exploration & provide tools to help individuals lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

Are you or a loved one struggling with issues such as, Relationship problems, Communication skills, Depression, Bi-polar Disorder, Loss and Grief, Anxiety, Anger issues, Mid-life Crises, Competing demands from children and/or older parents, Discovering your niche in life and at work, Stress at home or in your career, Wanting to create a fulfilling relationship, Eating disorders, Identity and body issues, Self cutting, Launching kids in society? Ready to make a change? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed out? Like you can't cope? As a psychologist, I work with adults, teenagers and couples to address such challenges.

Attn: Three sliding scale slots open for virtual sessions Wed and Thu- I work with the "black sheep" Those who don't follow the prescripted path and cannot help but carve their own paths. There is a specific pain associated with, these traits you cannot help but display. No matter the way that pain shows up, I am adept at helping you dig deeper into the reasons as to why you find yourself time and again in the same suffering. My system of working is geared towards helping you escape stagnancy and into living a more satisfying, awakened life, full of new possibilities.

Are you pregnant or in the post-partum period and mentally struggling? I am a mom of four and a perinatal mental health certified clinician. A few unique subspecialties that I have experience working with are: Nicu stays, traumatic births, miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, and infertility. Are you a teen or college student and feeling overwhelmed? I've been in your shoes and I can help. Visit www.ascentpsych.com/make-an-appointment to book now. There is healing powers in being validated and supported through difficult times. I believe that by sharing our painful thoughts and feelings in a caring environment, we begin to heal.

My practice is devoted to working with adults, adolescents and couples to help them deal with difficulties in their relationships and in their personal lives. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist, and I am continually honored and intrigued by being able to help people in their lives. I received my degrees (Summa Cum Laude) from Washington University, and my doctorate in Psychology is from CSPP. In addition to my years of work in private practice, my experience includes years of intensive supervised client counseling, and now I am a supervisor at a well established clinic, in addition to my practice.