Elders (65+) Therapists in Hawaiian Gardens, CA

Welcome. Please feel free to call with any questions about the information below. I provide both short-term and long-term therapy services for Adults and Seniors in Los Alamitos. My primary treatment approach is integrated (utilizing both psychodynamic and CBT modalities).

The time is now to make the change! I have worked with a diverse range of clients from all walks of life. Life is not easy for any of us and there are times in our lives when we need some support - a listening ear, an objective perspective, a place to just be ourselves. My goal is to help you get a sense of control and strength back in your life and to help you get to where you would like to be.

I am a cognitive behavioral therapist with expertise in treating panic attacks, PTSD, and anger management. My personal experience with panic attacks, coupled with my research experience in neurobiology and education in health psychology, certification in trauma-focused psychotherapies, and recent clinical experience working for the US Special Operations Command Korea as an embedded psychologist, have led me to develop expertise in these areas.

I strive to be somewhat directive, engaging, and informative. I see my therapy style as being a catalyst for change, but the patient/client is doing the hard work to bring about desired changes in their life.

Feeling unsatisfied with your relationship lately, and not sure how to deal with it? Maybe you find yourself feeling less love and light, being disconnected from self or others? Do you desire relief, emotional stability, and healthy love? Do you want to heal and move forward? You’ve come to the right place! I enjoy working with couples, individuals and families to love themselves in a whole new way while increasing pleasure, deep connection, freedom of expression, and healthy discipline. I provide sacred space to guide you in becoming your best self - fully expressed and filled with inner power and devotional love.

Are you content with the direction of the road you are currently on or do you think it is time to turn a corner? If you're ready to take steps towards healing and healthy living, I would be honored to partner with you on your journey. I believe that therapy can help people pivot from a state of feeling overwhelmed and powerless to a stance of hopefulness and empowerment. As we work together, I will help you attain your goals and build your self-confidence. I will support you in realizing your own potential, building on your strengths, identifying areas for growth, and taking tangible steps in the direction you wish to go.

Feeling exhausted, anxious, and broken? Your relationship might be hanging by a thread, or you're uncertain about building a healthy, secure connection. Transition from survival to healing and peace with expert individual and couples therapy. Discover a place to thrive despite life's challenges. Move beyond the overwhelm. Explore tailored counseling to reclaim your well-being. It's time for a transformation.

Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.

Do you ever struggle with feeling like you’re not enough? Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Do you feel stuck and triggered by childhood trauma? The symptoms of trauma include anxiety, depression, high conflict relationships, occupational impairment, addiction, and much more. I believe therapy can help you develop a more self-awareness and actionable plan to alleviate these symptoms. I specialized in working with people who are willing to explore past, present, and future challenges and to find tools for personal growth.

My name is Javier and my focus as a therapist is to assist people in reaching their life-worth-living goals. I have been providing therapy in community-based mental health since 2013. I focus on the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy interventions while also incorporating each individual's strengths including culture to best approach treatment.

And through it all...there was space to heal. Thank you for being here. It's not always easy to show up for yourself. Therapy can offer a way to process emotions that may be painful or uncomfortable and learn how to cope with overwhelm in a safe + supportive environment. Whatever brought you to this page, I welcome you for taking this step. Whether you are experiencing anxious feelings, stress, overwhelm, sadness, anger, lack of motivation, fatigue, or just generally feeling as if something is off. I encourage you to commit to yourself to explore the parts of you that are in need of tending to.

I offer psychotherapy to individuals with a range of different mental health, emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, self-sabotaging behaviors, suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, as well as to the persons who wish to better understand themselves and their ways of being with others.

I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field working with children, adults, and families in a variety of settings. I have a passion for connecting with others and I believe in the positive impact a trusting therapeutic relationship can have on my clients’ progress. I seek to help explore the obstacles blocking my clients from living a life they love. Whether they need support with managing moods, changing behavior, or improving relationships, I will create a plan using evidenced-based strategies and incorporate mind-body connection practices to heal the whole person.

It takes courage and humility to seek help for oneself. I strive to create an empathic, collaborative atmosphere to help you address and diminish pain and conflict in your life. My approach is eclectic drawing from two decades of experience treating a wide range of emotional issues. There is no need for you to suffer any longer. I offer guidance and tools for you to reduce distress in your life.

“At times, life seems like a deep-dark hole, but really it’s a tunnel, and if we walk together, we’ll reach one end or the other.” Fr. G. Boyle, Homeboy Industries. We live in challenging times; it may help to talk with someone to try and make sense of it all. I’ve experienced the positive effects of having a trained professional in my corner. My hope is to pay that forward and support you in reconnecting to your genuine strengths. I believe each person has the key to their own wellness and success. So ask yourself, if life could be different tomorrow, what would it look like?

I am accepting new clients. I have over 33 years of experience in the field of counseling and addiction treatment. I know I can help you and your family in developing an effective approach to get the treatment necessary, change the course of your lives as well as gain freedom from the grip of addiction. " Book Knowledge " helps but I also have 35 years of personal recovery from addiction to draw from and make effective assessments to help the entire family deal with the crisis. Professional help increases the likelihood of success by 400%. My specialties are addictions, co-dependency, family dynamics and anger management

Starting therapy can be scary! Therapy is a collaborative process that allows me to guide and empower you to resolve issues that are affecting your life. I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and boundary-setting in work and personal life. I provide culturally appropriate services while using your strengths as a starting point. I am queer and trans-affirming and welcome LGBTQAI clients, their families and loved ones.

Much of my work aims to understand the underlying concerns that are causing stressful situations and maladaptive behaviors. Through active listening, empathy, and from a non-judgmental standpoint, my objective is for us to create trust within the therapeutic relationship and to work together; creating both short- and long-term goals, recognizing triggers, and creating positive coping skills to assist you on your journey to healing.