Therapists in Downtown, Long Beach, CA

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.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have over 35 years in the field of Mental Health with the Los Angeles County. I have worked in the Juvenile hall systems as a Detention Offices primarily with adolescent boys age 10 thru 18 issues of gang, drugs and foster care. Later employed with King Drew Medical Center as a Clinical Social Worker in the 80's experiences with Cancer, AIDs, and emergency medication. Also worked at Augustus Hawkins providing Mental Health services for Crisis intervention. After retiring from Los Angeles I completed my PsyD and worked in the State Prison as a Unlicensed Psychologist for 3 years.

My general frame work is that you cannot separate the body from the mind nor can you separate a person from their life time of experiences, therefore working with all of these systems is a highly effective way to improve happiness, decrease anxiety and stress, and increase coping skills to manage life with more ease and improved relationships. Now offering emergency Intensive Couples Counseling! I work well with individuals and couples who are seeking to learn more holistic ways to address their emotional and relational challenges whether they be family of origin issues, trauma, chronic illness, anxiety, or depression.

I received my Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California. I have 10 years of clinical social work experience and worked in community mental health, telehealth, and field-based services with some of the most vulnerable populations, assisting with issues that include trauma, personality disorders, chronic mental illness, and mood disorders.

A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.

If you are suffering from medication resistant depression, anxiety, OCD, or PTSD, a combination of talk therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may be the answer for you. For many people, antidepressants do not fully relieve the symptoms or cause too many side effects, and it can become very difficult going through multiple medications that do not seem to work. After failed medication attempts, you are eligible to be treated with TMS and therapy together. Call our Specialists to learn more about your options.

I blend the humanist and existential approach with other therapeutic approaches (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy) to help people find meaning and purpose in life, address barriers that impede growth, and learn practical tools to enhance their life experience. I place a high priority on tailoring treatment to meet the needs of my clients so we can work together in accomplishing treatment goals. I enjoy working with challenging situations and helping people put a name to their experience and identify effective ways to improve it.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a happy, peaceful and progressive life. I have worked with many diverse populations, I recognize that your circumstances are unique and I can assure you that we'll approach this process in a way that is comfortable as well as incorporates your individuality and your strengths. I am color, race, religion, diagnosis, age and LGBTQ friendly. Whether you're struggling with mood symptoms, anxiety, self-esteem, work/life balance issues, family and "significant other" relationship issues, parenting concerns or something else entirely, we will work together to create realistic goals.

Briana is extremely compassionate, attuned, non-judgmental, and deeply cares about her clients. She is an advanced practitioner in CBT, DBT, and EMDR Phase I-III. She most recently worked as a psychotherapist at Mental Health America Los Angeles Wellness Center (MHALA) and was widely loved by her clients. Briana has worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, family crisis, and relationship conflicts.

As a therapist, I utilize many modalities such as Solution-focused to address problem-solving, Psychodynamic to resolve unconscious conflicts in trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to clarify irrational thinking, and Mindfulness to manage anxiety and depression. I also embody cultural diversity and empathize with the culturally diverse, as well as immigrants. I have experience in addiction medicine to treat addiction and recovery. As a clergyperson, I can explore issues of both grief and loss.

I’ve always had a passion for helping queer folx get through the challenges that come with being queer-identified in a heteronormative society. My mission is to create a safe, warm, nonjudgmental setting for queer folx and allies to address the struggles that life has served up. Whether you need coping skills to improve daily functioning, want to gain insight into deeper issues, desire more security in your relationship, or require relief from sexual troubles, my focus is on you and your intentions. Therapy is not an easy road, but I intend to travel with you on the journey, no matter how difficult.

Do you have a child that has special needs and looking for a program that focuses on their ability rather than their disability? Then you have taken the right step in finding a therapist that can both benefit your child and your family. I am a music therapist and a marriage and family therapist with over 18 years of experience supporting families of children with special needs as well as client with mental health conditions.

As a Clinical Social Worker, my approach centers on cultivating a safe and supportive environment where my clients can explore their challenges, needs and goals with openness and trust. Through active listening, empathy and collaboration, I work alongside clients to identity their specific concerns and aspirations. By utilizing evidence based techniques tailored to their unique circumstances, I assist clients in developing practical coping strategies, enhancing self awareness, and building resilience to overcome obstacles.

I am here as a safe and inviting collaborator, let’s work together to address life difficulties nonjudgmentally. My role is to assist you in your process, supporting you in navigating your experiences and empowering you to apply the insights gained in therapy to your life. I am passionate about wellness and plan to join you with genuine curiosity and address any difficulties with mental health symptoms, shame and guilt, phases of life, relationships, grief, sense of self, disconnection, decision-making, anxiety, depression, and more.

My passion lies in empowering adults to achieve their mental health and healing goals. As a certified Cognitive Therapist, I draw from a diverse toolkit that blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Humanistic and Client-Centered approaches, incorporating Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness Training.

TWIDWID is the practice of empowering people, organizations, and communities to advance in day-to-day activities, resolve conflicts, refine perspectives, and enhance performance. Focusing on you, TWIDWID CS strategies to help clients improve their critical issues and opportunities by implementing positive psychology. Positive psychology is used to address and concur complex issues.

Are you finding yourself struggling with anxiety, irritability or overwhelming stress? You may be noticing that it is difficult for you to move forward following a distressing life experience and overwhelming emotions are keeping you from functioning at your highest potential. Sometimes past experiences, such as bullying or childhood abuse, can linger in the background manifesting as performance anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelming anger or frustration.

I have worked with; substance users, people who are unhoused, victims of trauma, families experiencing trauma, LGBTQ+, refugees, and many other types of issues individuals experience in life. I appreciate what others undergo and I personally consider it an honor to sit across from someone and promote healthy choices and give validation and reassurance for their desire to improve their life. I am a solution-style therapist that focuses on how a person can rediscover their true sense of self and purpose.

I aim to provide a safe space I help my clients identify and uproot obstacles blocking their path toward self-actualization and fulfillment. Anxiety, depression, and trauma can disrupt our functioning and negatively impact how we view ourselves, others, and the world. They can also keep us stuck in repeating the same unhealthy patterns that are causing further emotional pain. My goal is to support my clients in reaching their goals, whether they be to find more happiness, worry less, improve relationships, or find more fulfillment at work.