Experiential Therapy in Montebello, CA

Love, connection, and safety are the sources by which all relationships and individuals thrive. My wholehearted pursuit as a therapist is to welcome individuals and couples into an environment constructed and bound by these foundational needs. I believe our most significant relationships sculpt not only how we see the world but also how we see ourselves.

Welcome, I'm Jessica (LMFT) and have been providing individual and family therapy in the Central Valley area for the past 6 years.

Hello, my name is Cecelia Pooley Gillespie, LCSW, SEP. I work with all ages, with a recent focus on youth and families, including those in rural and Indigenous communities.. I can help with anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, parenting, life transitions, and more. My therapeutic approach is strengths based and solution focused. While I find the cognitive and behavioral lens of CBT, DBT and Narrative Therapy to be valuable, I believe it can be important at times to also incorporate Experiential Therapy, such as creativity, movement, and expression, as well as Somatic work for exploring the mind-body connection.

My name is Bayley Dark LCSW 110397, and I have been working with young children and adolescents for the last 4-6 years. My approach to therapy is to provide all my clients a safe space to verbalize their thoughts and feelings without any judgment and to address any concerns or topics that they feel are important to them. Most of my experience is with teenage boys who are within the juvenile justice system and within the child welfare system. The clients I typically see have severe trauma, history of substance use, and severe mental health diagnoses.

Welcome! Sometimes it takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and I am so glad you have made your way here. Everyday living can bring us to experience loss, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and much more. Some experiences knock us down and shake us around a bit. As humans, we are wired for survival. So, when we are going through traumatic experiences our mind will go into survival mode sending such experiences to our subconscious to help us continue.

We all have unique stories that have shaped us. I believe healing is most transformative when we begin to understand the intersections that make us whole: the parts of ourselves that we value and celebrate as well as the parts that we criticize, deny or dislike. I want to know how you feel about your story and how it has impacted your sense of wholeness. My goal is to help you build a better understanding of the pain, distress or fear that holds you back from achieving the life you want so you can begin to make room for more joy and a meaningful existence.

I practice from an eclectic approach, always considering you, my client, and what your very unique and individual needs and preferences are. I often employ evidence-based therapies that include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, as well as Psychodynamic exploration. I also very much uphold the belief that our mind and body are not separate entities and treat the whole individual that you truly are — always seeking to help you practice healthy self-care routines.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Eating Disorders and Substance abuse, and PTSD/Trauma. I approach my clients from a team stance, always making sure they have a well-rounded support base around them. I am EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) trained and use it as a tool with my existing clients and as well as see clients who primarily seek EMDR sessions to move stuck experiences and core beliefs. To me, the importance of therapy is to get your life back into balance as addiction and trauma can create an "all or nothing" element and a repetition of patters and maladaptive behaviors.

Step into a welcoming, non-judgmental space to begin your journey of self-discovery and growth. Many of my clients are driven by a desire to explore their inner worlds, grapple with life's questions, and navigate personal transitions authentically while enhancing their connections. Whether you face challenges such as anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, or simply seek personal fulfillment, our goal is to be your guide. Discover your true self, gain clarity, and develop resilience as you embrace life's uncertainties with purpose and commitment.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I have been working as a therapist for about eight years, and I have worked in the mental health field cumulatively for approximately 14 years. I have worked with families, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and the elderly, and I approach therapy through a trauma-informed, client-centered, empowerment and strengths-based lens. I am competent in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, among others, but my style is more conversational and eclectic.

I have over a decade of experience working with clients with trauma and crisis-related anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. My primary focus is helping you to move past difficult times in your life, cope with significant changes and enjoy your life's potential. I have worked in inpatient psychiatric units, specializing with PTSD, as well as crisis stabilization, substance use and group therapy. I have worked with family members who have loved ones with mental health issues.

Hello I am Namita Sharan and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner owner of Namita Individual, Family and Child Therapists & Assoc. My unique background and education allow me to see you as a "WHOLE" person. Not just what you do, where you come from or what role you play in you family dynamic. We are a group of diverse women who will help you discover you inner truths and cultivate a sense of strength from within to allow you to feel more confident and accepting of who you are. We also have Iman Saymeh, ACSW works with you to transform your stress, trauma, relationship turmoil and difficult patterns into balance.