Emotionally Focused Therapists in Covina, CA

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Doug Tu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Covina, CA 91724
Dissatisfied with your dating life? Feeling inadequate with work and relationships? Struggling with stagnancy or this sense of being l eft out? You are not alone. Through a combination of empathetic listening, a structured approach to therapy, and evidence-based techniques such as EMDR, DBT, and EFT, I help clients find intrinsic meaning and fulfillment in their lives while also addressing underlying factors contributing to their inadequacy, such as negative core beliefs and past trauma. I encourage you to join me on a journey toward greater emotional well-being and a renewed sense of belonging in the world!
Dissatisfied with your dating life? Feeling inadequate with work and relationships? Struggling with stagnancy or this sense of being l eft out? You are not alone. Through a combination of empathetic listening, a structured approach to therapy, and evidence-based techniques such as EMDR, DBT, and EFT, I help clients find intrinsic meaning and fulfillment in their lives while also addressing underlying factors contributing to their inadequacy, such as negative core beliefs and past trauma. I encourage you to join me on a journey toward greater emotional well-being and a renewed sense of belonging in the world!
(909) 316-8599 View (909) 316-8599
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Georgina M. Nunez-Larraz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCHT, MSW
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91723  (Online Only)
My methods, which include EMDR, EFT, NLP, inner family, and inner child work, are tailored to your journey.
Do you secretly feel like you are Not Good Enough? Were you traumatized as a child or did not get enough attention or love and often feel anxious or depressed? Were you teased at school or went through a toxic relation? I understand your pain because I am a survivor who overcame these lingering toxic emotions and thoughts. I can help you also to live a better life without all these stressful emotions and a clear head. The earlier you start healing, the better because Trauma effects relationships, self-esteem, emotions and health to name a few. My name is Georgina. I am a certified trauma and Complex PTSD therapist I can help you
My methods, which include EMDR, EFT, NLP, inner family, and inner child work, are tailored to your journey.
Do you secretly feel like you are Not Good Enough? Were you traumatized as a child or did not get enough attention or love and often feel anxious or depressed? Were you teased at school or went through a toxic relation? I understand your pain because I am a survivor who overcame these lingering toxic emotions and thoughts. I can help you also to live a better life without all these stressful emotions and a clear head. The earlier you start healing, the better because Trauma effects relationships, self-esteem, emotions and health to name a few. My name is Georgina. I am a certified trauma and Complex PTSD therapist I can help you
(510) 277-4420 View (510) 277-4420
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Mary H. Sarkis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91722
No matter how lost or stuck you feel at this moment, by the time you make THIS call, you are already on your way up and out of that pit. You have decided that what once worked isn't working anymore, and you've reached out to get help for yourself, your marriage or your child. You chose the path of hope and healing. I am honored to walk with you on your journey to well-being. I am here to provide you (or your teen) with the support and tools you need to overcome emotional, behavioral, or relationship difficulties.
No matter how lost or stuck you feel at this moment, by the time you make THIS call, you are already on your way up and out of that pit. You have decided that what once worked isn't working anymore, and you've reached out to get help for yourself, your marriage or your child. You chose the path of hope and healing. I am honored to walk with you on your journey to well-being. I am here to provide you (or your teen) with the support and tools you need to overcome emotional, behavioral, or relationship difficulties.
(626) 470-3826 View (626) 470-3826
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Austin Koestner
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91722
I integrate elements of ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and Solution Focused Therapy into a tailored treatment for my client's specific goals.
Are you working through a life stressor, building or re-defining a relationship with a loved one, or trying to develop a deeper understanding of who you are? As a multi-culturally compassionate Associate Marriage and Family Therapist I have helped adolescents and adult clients from diverse backgrounds develop the tools necessary to process anxiety, depression, grief, family or interpersonal stressors, and trauma in order build a life of peaceful intention. I have years of experience within the LGBTQ+ community and am passionate about working with families, individuals and partnerships of all backgrounds.
I integrate elements of ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and Solution Focused Therapy into a tailored treatment for my client's specific goals.
Are you working through a life stressor, building or re-defining a relationship with a loved one, or trying to develop a deeper understanding of who you are? As a multi-culturally compassionate Associate Marriage and Family Therapist I have helped adolescents and adult clients from diverse backgrounds develop the tools necessary to process anxiety, depression, grief, family or interpersonal stressors, and trauma in order build a life of peaceful intention. I have years of experience within the LGBTQ+ community and am passionate about working with families, individuals and partnerships of all backgrounds.
(626) 699-0478 View (626) 699-0478
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Claudia Y Hernandez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91722
Learn how to express yourself so that you are heard and understood by the ones you love. I work with families, couples, and individuals to break generational patterns that no longer serve them. We all deserve to be connected with ourselves, our children, and our loved ones and I hold a special place in my heart for co-parents who want to put their children first but can't figure out how to collaborate effectively. In collaboration, we create a safe space to connect and relate from intentional intimacy.
Learn how to express yourself so that you are heard and understood by the ones you love. I work with families, couples, and individuals to break generational patterns that no longer serve them. We all deserve to be connected with ourselves, our children, and our loved ones and I hold a special place in my heart for co-parents who want to put their children first but can't figure out how to collaborate effectively. In collaboration, we create a safe space to connect and relate from intentional intimacy.
(424) 234-7967 View (424) 234-7967
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Flaviana Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MHA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covina, CA 91723
I became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist more than 15 years ago after my experience in healthcare administration l eft me wanting to do more to help people.
Hi, I’m Flaviana and I have a passion for helping people achieve emotional health and well-being. I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where together we can explore the experiences and challenges that may be holding you back from feeling fulfilled, gaining insight and identifying a path toward recovery. I specialize in working with individuals and couples navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, attachment, infertility, parenthood, trauma, grief, bicultural and biracial family dynamics, and major personal or professional life changes.
I became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist more than 15 years ago after my experience in healthcare administration l eft me wanting to do more to help people.
Hi, I’m Flaviana and I have a passion for helping people achieve emotional health and well-being. I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where together we can explore the experiences and challenges that may be holding you back from feeling fulfilled, gaining insight and identifying a path toward recovery. I specialize in working with individuals and couples navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, attachment, infertility, parenthood, trauma, grief, bicultural and biracial family dynamics, and major personal or professional life changes.
(626) 635-3173 View (626) 635-3173
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Maria Elena Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91723  (Online Only)
Therapy is helpful whether you are going through a life transition or struggling to manage intense emotions for as long as you can remember. Therapy is a collaborative process and we can work together to help you find meaning, direction, passion, heal emotionally, and a sense of control over your life. I am here to help you learn better ways to cope with life's challenges, overcome standing barriers, and gain a greater perspective regarding your life challenges. I can help with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem building, communication skills, identity struggles, relationship difficulties, and more.
Therapy is helpful whether you are going through a life transition or struggling to manage intense emotions for as long as you can remember. Therapy is a collaborative process and we can work together to help you find meaning, direction, passion, heal emotionally, and a sense of control over your life. I am here to help you learn better ways to cope with life's challenges, overcome standing barriers, and gain a greater perspective regarding your life challenges. I can help with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem building, communication skills, identity struggles, relationship difficulties, and more.
(626) 714-2537 View (626) 714-2537
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Quirino Robles Jr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covina, CA 91722  (Online Only)
Blu Alliance Counseling Center first and foremost specializes in you. Our therapists training has allowed them the knowledge base to work with a variety of presenting problems, primarily since we believe our work is about exploring and understanding you as an individual, not as a diagnosis. Our motto here at Blu Alliance is "Blu Specializes in You" and we fully believe this to be true! During this time of COVID-19 we are fully equipped to provide Telehealth services via phone call, and video on a variety of devices.
Blu Alliance Counseling Center first and foremost specializes in you. Our therapists training has allowed them the knowledge base to work with a variety of presenting problems, primarily since we believe our work is about exploring and understanding you as an individual, not as a diagnosis. Our motto here at Blu Alliance is "Blu Specializes in You" and we fully believe this to be true! During this time of COVID-19 we are fully equipped to provide Telehealth services via phone call, and video on a variety of devices.
(626) 603-8405 View (626) 603-8405
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Dr. Amanda Alonzo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91722
Blu Alliance Counseling Center first and foremost specializes in you. Our therapists training has allowed them the knowledge base to work with a variety of presenting problems, primarily since we believe our work is about exploring and understanding you as an individual, not as a diagnosis. Our motto here at Blu Alliance is "Blu Specializes in You" and we fully believe this to be true! During this time of COVID-19 we are fully equipped to provide Telehealth services via phone call, and video on a variety of devices.
Blu Alliance Counseling Center first and foremost specializes in you. Our therapists training has allowed them the knowledge base to work with a variety of presenting problems, primarily since we believe our work is about exploring and understanding you as an individual, not as a diagnosis. Our motto here at Blu Alliance is "Blu Specializes in You" and we fully believe this to be true! During this time of COVID-19 we are fully equipped to provide Telehealth services via phone call, and video on a variety of devices.
(626) 624-4323 View (626) 624-4323
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Kimberly Mendoza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covina, CA 91724
Achieving your life-long career dreams is rewarding, but it can also take a toll on you and your relationships. After fighting so hard to get where you are, do you now find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck or struggling to enjoy the life you built?
Achieving your life-long career dreams is rewarding, but it can also take a toll on you and your relationships. After fighting so hard to get where you are, do you now find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck or struggling to enjoy the life you built?
(626) 662-7668 View (626) 662-7668
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Anew Counseling And Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91724
We are dedicated to helping individuals and families build a resilient life foundation, enhance relationships, and experience greater peace. Life's dynamic nature presents numerous challenges and fluctuations. In those moments of chaos and overwhelm, it's easy to feel lost and stuck.
We are dedicated to helping individuals and families build a resilient life foundation, enhance relationships, and experience greater peace. Life's dynamic nature presents numerous challenges and fluctuations. In those moments of chaos and overwhelm, it's easy to feel lost and stuck.
(626) 784-7228 View (626) 784-7228
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Jolyn E. Davidson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RN, DCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91724
For over thirty-five years I have been immersed in helping children, adolescents, and adults change the dysfunctional attitudes and relationship patterns that have interfered with their ability to live in fulfilling ways. My focus with clients is on promoting their psychological healing and development, integrating their whole person--mind, body, and spirit. I am passionately committed to supporting others on their courageous journeys from woundedness to wisdom.
For over thirty-five years I have been immersed in helping children, adolescents, and adults change the dysfunctional attitudes and relationship patterns that have interfered with their ability to live in fulfilling ways. My focus with clients is on promoting their psychological healing and development, integrating their whole person--mind, body, and spirit. I am passionately committed to supporting others on their courageous journeys from woundedness to wisdom.
(626) 653-4199 View (626) 653-4199
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Linda W Hamilton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91723  (Online Only)
My philosophy is that every client deserves personalized care, respect, and responsiveness. This attitude helps clients feel safe enough to consider new ways of approaching life's challenges.
My philosophy is that every client deserves personalized care, respect, and responsiveness. This attitude helps clients feel safe enough to consider new ways of approaching life's challenges.
(626) 498-8843 View (626) 498-8843
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Muna Hattar-Mendoza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91723
Life can be difficult, busy, and stressful. I’d like to help you figure out where to focus your energy and what insecurities are getting in the way of your purpose. I am committed to creating a warm, safe place for you to share your struggles and stories. I use Telehealth video conferencing to help you make therapy work for your schedule. Above all, my approach is strength based. You have dynamic strengths. Together we can identify and develop those strengths to better equip you to address life's problems. I am focused on helping people create strong and health relationships.
Life can be difficult, busy, and stressful. I’d like to help you figure out where to focus your energy and what insecurities are getting in the way of your purpose. I am committed to creating a warm, safe place for you to share your struggles and stories. I use Telehealth video conferencing to help you make therapy work for your schedule. Above all, my approach is strength based. You have dynamic strengths. Together we can identify and develop those strengths to better equip you to address life's problems. I am focused on helping people create strong and health relationships.
(626) 469-4512 View (626) 469-4512
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Crossroads Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MTS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91723
Crossroads Family Therapy offers quality therapy at affordable rates. We at Crossroads offer a variety of approaches to counselling as well as a wide range of specialties. We serve individuals, couples, families, adults, teens and children. Clients may come to Crossroads to visit regularly for individual therapy sessions or group work, meet virtually for telehealth sessions, or work intensively with one of its therapists during a time of crisis.
Crossroads Family Therapy offers quality therapy at affordable rates. We at Crossroads offer a variety of approaches to counselling as well as a wide range of specialties. We serve individuals, couples, families, adults, teens and children. Clients may come to Crossroads to visit regularly for individual therapy sessions or group work, meet virtually for telehealth sessions, or work intensively with one of its therapists during a time of crisis.
(626) 262-4121 View (626) 262-4121
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Ansely Henriquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91724
“Now accepting new clients!” I am a bi-lingual Spanish speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field of social work and mental health. I am trained in multiple evidenced-based practices which has elevated my experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
“Now accepting new clients!” I am a bi-lingual Spanish speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field of social work and mental health. I am trained in multiple evidenced-based practices which has elevated my experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
(562) 526-1467 View (562) 526-1467
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Nairi Mardirossian
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covina, CA 91724
Drawing on my experience as a preschool teacher, I bring a blend of professionalism and nurturing care to my role as a therapist. I am dedicated to advocating for my clients and guiding them through smooth transitions back into communities that best meet their unique needs. My approach is centered on helping clients connect with their authentic selves and heal their inner child as we begin the journey to their homecoming. As for working with children, I hope to heal the current child as they try to make sense of the world and their identity.
Drawing on my experience as a preschool teacher, I bring a blend of professionalism and nurturing care to my role as a therapist. I am dedicated to advocating for my clients and guiding them through smooth transitions back into communities that best meet their unique needs. My approach is centered on helping clients connect with their authentic selves and heal their inner child as we begin the journey to their homecoming. As for working with children, I hope to heal the current child as they try to make sense of the world and their identity.
(562) 451-4944 View (562) 451-4944
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Amy McMichael
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Covina, CA 91723
To experience life fully is to fully experience a wide range of balanced emotions. However, when we experience sadness, anger, guilt, shame, depressed and/or anxious emotions, they infringe on our physical, mental, and relational well being. Psychotherapy is the key and can help to restore the balanced life. I believe having a safe and meaningful relationship with my client is the foundation of successful therapy. For this reason, I provide a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment where your therapeutic process of healing and growth can take place.
To experience life fully is to fully experience a wide range of balanced emotions. However, when we experience sadness, anger, guilt, shame, depressed and/or anxious emotions, they infringe on our physical, mental, and relational well being. Psychotherapy is the key and can help to restore the balanced life. I believe having a safe and meaningful relationship with my client is the foundation of successful therapy. For this reason, I provide a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment where your therapeutic process of healing and growth can take place.
(626) 508-7345 View (626) 508-7345
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Norma Covarrubias
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covina, CA 91722  (Online Only)
Welcome to a space where you can discover new perspectives and strategies to overcome life's challenges. As a trauma-informed, first-generation therapist, let me offer support you on your journey of self-discovery. The main goal is to help you work through intergenerational trauma and empower you to develop resilience and coping strategies for healing. Talk therapy can be the outlet you need to release and heal. I can offer you a safe space to break free from generational patterns. Today is the perfect day to start creating positive changes in your life!
Welcome to a space where you can discover new perspectives and strategies to overcome life's challenges. As a trauma-informed, first-generation therapist, let me offer support you on your journey of self-discovery. The main goal is to help you work through intergenerational trauma and empower you to develop resilience and coping strategies for healing. Talk therapy can be the outlet you need to release and heal. I can offer you a safe space to break free from generational patterns. Today is the perfect day to start creating positive changes in your life!
(626) 238-0342 View (626) 238-0342
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Jonah Givelber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Covina, CA 91722
My name is Jonah Givelber. I am a licensed social worker with many years of experience working with children and their families. Using kindness, support, and humor I try to guide my clients toward a resolution of their problems. I have worked with many children experiencing trouble following directions at school and at home. I have worked with many clients impacted by ADHD and anger-management issues. Many of the children I’ve worked with struggled with low self-esteem and feelings of hopelessness.
My name is Jonah Givelber. I am a licensed social worker with many years of experience working with children and their families. Using kindness, support, and humor I try to guide my clients toward a resolution of their problems. I have worked with many children experiencing trouble following directions at school and at home. I have worked with many clients impacted by ADHD and anger-management issues. Many of the children I’ve worked with struggled with low self-esteem and feelings of hopelessness.
(626) 684-4765 View (626) 684-4765
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Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.