Therapists in Temecula, CA

"PROMISE ME YOU WILL NOT SPEND SO MUCH TIME TREADING WATER AND TRYING TO KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE THE WAVES THAT YOU FORGET, TRULY FORGET, HOW MUCH YOU HAVE ALWAYS LOVED TO SWIM." -TKG Are you trying to address a long standing problem or has life presented a new challenge? My name is Chrissy and I would love to meet you! My therapy style is intuitive, compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental. Treatment is individually tailored for each client in an environment in which you feel accepted & comfortable. Research reveals that clients who trust & feel comfortable with their therapist, report better results.

Se Habla Español. As a mental health professional, I understand that nobody is perfect, life isn't perfect, and it is okay to make mistakes in life. We as humans experience many obstacles in our lifetime and they can interfere with our physical health, mental health, and our relationships. Through therapy, we can learn to dust ourselves off and continue to live fulfilling lives through learning an array of coping skills and learning self acceptance. Knowledge is truly powerful and the more we learn about ourselves, the more we can understand our behaviors.

Dr. Lori A. Harral has undergraduate, graduate and advanced degrees in the field of Clinical Psychology and experience with Forensics. She has worked with children and families for the last Twenty plus years and was licensed as a Clinical Psychologist by the California Board of Psychology in February 2002. In 2004, Dr. Harral testified before the California State Senate, as an expert witness, regarding parental rights. She continues to actively support assembly bills which provide for the best interests of children. Dr. Harral has provided psychological education to our military, both in the United States and abroad.

Dr. Matt VanDusen has been practicing as a therapist since 2009. Dr. Matt has specialized in the treatment of early childhood trauma, addiction, and family dynamics. His training has included extensive experience with the evidence-based treatments of Cognitive behavioral, Acceptance Commitment, and Dialectical Behavioral therapies. The foundation of Dr. Matt’s work is the connection to one’s values as a motivator for behavioral change. Dr. Matt is experienced with the incorporation of spirituality and faith into the therapeutic process to support inspiration and motivation for change.

Couples, Men, Veterans, and Families. I strive to make therapy a comfortable place where you can explore the deepest insights about yourself with compassion and empathy. Therapy becomes an experience and journey about who YOU are and where YOU want to go. Is something standing in the way? Are you stuck in repetitive patterns or plagued by underlying issues? Sometimes we feel frustrated and hurt by those we so want to feel close to. You are not alone in the possible fears that might come along with seeking help. It's vulnerable. It can feel scary. Let me take that step with you to Keep Moving Forward.

Looking for an encouraging place where you can experience HOPE, HEALING, and GROWTH? Our skilled therapists are ready to meet with you, your child or teen and walk with you on this journey towards healing. We provide therapy for all ages, couples and families. We are client-focused, meaning we are centered on helping you identify the therapy goals that are important for you and we partner together to help you achieve those goals.

Jahthaime Smith MS, is a licensed counselor who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Ecological Theory to help clients identify thinking patterns and societal influences contributing to imbalance. Originally from NYC, this counselor brings his diverse spiritual, cultural, and mental cultivation to therapy. With a BA from Penn State, MS from Chatham (Pittsburgh), having lived in Seattle, San Diego, and Los Angeles, and currently working on my PhD, I was fortunate to encounter, work alongside, and counsel a diverse clientele. This experience enabled me to help provide insight to clients of all backgrounds.

I am a licensed specialist with over twenty years of clinical experience in the counseling room witnessing many changed lives. My specialty is helping Christians struggling with unhealthy behaviors find freedom and purpose. There are tangible reasons why people do what they do as well as a clear pathway to freedom. I can assist you with finding your pathway to freedom. Additionally, I am DOT/SAP certified and authorized by the United States Dept. of Transportation (DOT) to provide SAP assessments, evaluations and counseling services to employees in safety sensitive positions.

I am a certified EMDR Therapist and Approved Consultant in EMDR Therapy. I help adults get through difficult life transitions and recover from traumatic experiences. Trauma can trigger overwhelming stress, anxiety, grief, fear, confusion, depression, anger, nightmares, and other sleep problems. Intrusive thoughts of traumatic experiences (including flashbacks) can greatly interfere with a person's ability to function in relationships, at home, and at work. I help people get over these lingering effects of trauma to resume or renew a sense of their own life's purpose and direction.

I understand the apprehension in seeking therapy and counseling. I also understand the importance of obtaining therapy in a safe and non-judgmental environment. There are times when we all face a need to seek counsel and professional therapy with someone who is able to relate to your struggles. My clients are provided a safe and understanding environment; an environment where we are able to focus on "solutions". My experience includes working with children, teens and adolescents in the schools environment and in my private practice; teaching them positive coping skills to address anger management issues.

For many life can be one of two things, either you feel like you are never enough so why try or you feel like you have to always keep pushing and keep going never able to relax. If never enough, you have tried everything to pull yourself out and people are quick to tell you how, so you put on a smile to hide it. On the other, you pride yourself on how much you accomplish but feel less than when you slow. Maybe you are struggling in a relationship and ready to learn how to not only have healthier relationship-building boundaries but also interested in learning out how to draw closer through empathetic attunement.

Life transitions and stressful events can cause us to feel anxious or isolated. We often realize in times of transition or high stress that unhealed pain from the past rises to the surface. This can be an ideal time to reach out for support and a safe place to process your feelings. I can help you cope with your present challenges and make sense of unresolved emotions from the past. Whether you are looking to enter therapy as an individual to find your own sense of peace, as a couple to reconnect or repair a relationship, or as a family to achieve harmony and understanding, it would be an honor to be a part of your journey.

I believe that everyone should have a chance to live a life they truly love, and to know inherently that they are loved, valued, treasured and cherished. I desire for clients to know that they matter, and their story does too. Therapy isn't one size fits all, so each session is tailored to the individual client. I start with a complimentary consultation to gather information, answer questions and assess for fit. Then I help you by walking alongside you and acting as a guide in your journey to help you write and cultivate a story you will love. I offer a safe, non-judgmental and holistic approach (I believe in the connection between

I help people who have experienced trauma gain feelings of peace and freedom. Feelings such as anxiety, numbness, and physical exhaustion are what I want to help you deal with and transform. Do you feel like a piece of you was hurt or broken, and now you can't connect with your true self? Perhaps these negative reactions you are having seem to continually affect your life. My goal is to help you have a better chance of reaching your whole self. The scars of your past do not need to effect your future. I want to help you repair and heal that piece of you that was hurt from your trauma.

“Life is amazing, then it's awful, then it's amazing again. In between the amazing & awful, it's ordinary, mundane & routine. Breathe in the amazing, hold on through the awful, relax & exhale during the ordinary. That's just living, heartbreaking, soul-healing, amazing, awful, ordinary life. And it's breathtakingly beautiful!" (Knost). Welcome to insight, awareness & self discovery! I have worked in behavioral & medical health care for over 20 years, working in depth with mental health, substance abuse, end of life/hospice, those in crisis, the homeless, the grieving, the disenfranchised.

I am a Mexican American therapist with over 5 years of experience working with a variety of clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. I began my clinical experience working with clients experiencing substance misuse in a residential treatment program which included individual and group therapy, crisis interventions, clinical case management and assessments/evaluations. I like to provide a nonjudgmental approach, and really find out who a person truly is to have a better understanding of all the parts that make a person who they are.

I'm especially drawn to helping others find their way through life's barriers into a world of wellness that may sometimes seem out of reach. My commitment to providing a safe and compassionate environment can be felt through my warm and collaborative approach. We can work through your negative and unhealthy life issues and challenges, by creating a trusting and secure alliance. I have experience with helping and assisting clients address, and process trauma, codependency, depression, anxiety, anger, grief and PTSD.

Feeling stuck in your relationship can be tough, especially when the love and closeness you once had, seems lost. It might seem like there's no possible way forward, which can be heartbreaking. There is a silver lining though – even in those moments of hurt and uncertainty, you and your partner have the potential to grow and heal together. Learning to have healthy and open communication is key to bringing back the warmth and connection you desire in your relationship, which can rebuild the trust and love you have been longing for. With Emotionally Focused Therapy, you and your person can learn to have a thriving and lasting love!

Hello and welcome! Are you going through a tough transition? Have you been have been struggling with feelings or memories that you don't know what to do with? Have you been struggling in your relationships? Or are seeking some tools that may help you feel better? I can help you! I focus on building a safe and genuine space for you to explore what brought you here, and seek to work with you to bring about the growth and change you are looking to make. Whatever brings you here, I am SO proud of you for taking a HUGE step towards growth and healing.