Experiential Therapy in Palmdale, CA

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of California. I earned a Master’s degree in counseling from Loyola Marymount University. My passion for therapy comes from walking alongside others in their moments of difficulty. I believe in helping people develop hope because where there is hope, there is healing. Through my experience as a professional counselor, I have provided therapy to individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children in various counseling settings. My approach to therapy involves a combination of CBT, DBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused treatment modalities.

Hi, I’m Linda Huey. I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. I work as an interpersonal and client-centered therapist. I treat my clients like you are the most important person and the room and help you create a space to better understand yourself and improve your life.

Welcome! The choice to enter into therapy can be daunting, but also extremely rewarding if you are willing to take this step. I have over 20 years of experience working with a very diverse population in different treatment settings. I will provide you with a very safe space, full of compassion, non-judgment, and validation, in helping you in your recovery process. I have a strong background in DBT, Mindfulness, ACT, and CBT. I look forward to connecting with you and seeing how we can work alongside each other in this process.

I have experience in working with adolescents and adults in dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life adjustments, divorce, loss, and trauma.

Lisa Douglas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. She graduated with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from JFK University in 2012. During her studies, she specialized in a holistic approach and expressive art therapies. She is licensed by the California Department of Consumer Affairs. With a multidisciplinary style, Lisa utilizes evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, Solution-focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Expressive Art Therapy.

Hello, my name is Karina Arcos; I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with adults 18-59 and specialize in depression, domestic violence, self-esteem, childhood trauma, relationship issues, and stress. My approach to therapy is person-centered; I believe that we all have the ability to grow when provided with the right tools and insight. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults 18-59 who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures.

Areas of specialization: Developmental Trauma Recovery, Shame Reduction, Mood Disorders (depression and anxiety), Cross-cultural issues, and grief and loss. Malcolm's specialized training in Shame Reduction methodology came from working at the John Bradshaw Center for Codependency. Further training is in Neuropsychotherapy, personality disorders (a la James F. Masterson, M.D.), Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (Davanloo therapy), attachment theory, affect (emotion) theory, Gestalt therapy, and Psychodrama. He also provides Personal Growth Life Coaching outside of Psychotherapy with a different fee structure.

My name is H. Josephine Gildersleeve, and I am licensed in California as a Professional Clinical Counselor. I am a trauma-informed psychodynamic therapist, and approach life and meaning-making from a relational mindset. I specialize in creating a supportive and exploratory space for individuals seeking to understand the underlying dynamics of their thoughts and emotions. With a focus on fostering self-awareness and personal growth, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate challenges related to relationships, trauma, and life transitions.

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker and have provided therapy and clinical supervision for almost thirty years. I specialize in working with life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, recent and past trauma, relationships (monogamous, same-sex, polyamorous, open, fetish, and non-traditional), coming out and transitional gender issues, and sexual health problems. I am not religious but very spiritual and enjoy discussing spiritual issues. I employ techniques from many modalities including CBT, art therapy, experiential therapy, humanistic therapy, and more.