Expressive Arts Therapists in 92262

Your present circumstances don't determine where you go; they merely determine where you start. -Nido Qubein Anxiety, depression, grief and loss and a multitude of relational problems may be present during different times in our lives. As a licensed, marriage and family therapist I have the ability to meet you wherever you are in the life span process. As a certified expressive arts practitioner, I can integrate these tools on your journey. I am also an authorized provider for, free counseling for problem gambling and affected individuals.

Healing is your journey back to joy. My philosophy is that every obstacle is an opportunity to grow and learn and that pain is an invitation to make some changes. It is my aim to help you decide what is needed to heal body, mind and spirit. I am certified to bring nutrition into the therapy room, and utilize several modalities and will work with you to create a custom treatment plan that leads you toward your goals. Choosing a therapist is an important decision to consider carefully. I offer a free phone consultation to discuss your goals and help you decide if my style of integrative psychotherapy is a good match for your needs.

Many of us desire true belonging and intimacy in our lives but our fears and misperceptions of vulnerability get in our way. We are often also be burdened with feelings of unworthiness or shame. I can provide support and encouragement for anyone feeling stuck in their lives whether it is due to sex addiction or unresolved trauma. I can help you learn to embrace healthy vulnerability while also assisting you with shame reduction. I will provide empathic support as I encourage you to develop your voice of self-compassion as we work collaboratively to meet your goals.

For as long as you can remember, you’ve had to hide your true feelings. Even as a child, you realized you were different, so to avoid problems, you started to pretend. Now, as an LGBTQ+ identifying adult, you’ve gained a far better understanding of who you are. You’re a rockstar at work, well-respected and accomplished in your field. You have a lovely home and a steady support network. To the outside world, you have it all together, but deep inside remains ignored feelings and insecurity. You want desperately to embrace the real you, but don't know how to begin.

Each of us may begin psychotherapy for different reasons; an immediate crisis or traumatic experience, painful symptoms of depression, anxiety, loneliness, addictive behaviors, or grief. Exploring early life experiences and resolving trauma while addressing the here and now can help you be more engaged with others, make progress towards what you want in life, and experience more ease. Many individuals seek more existential but no less important questions of meaning, identity, sexuality, spirituality, philosophy, gender issues, psychology, politics, and power. All of these are excellent reasons for engaging in depth psychotherapy.

Life can be so challenging at times. So much to do, with so little time. All this running around and at the end of the day there is yet a feeling of dissatisfaction. Do you find yourself worn out, frustrated, and stressed out? Perhaps your relationship needs a tune-up. There is help. I would like to assist you along in your journey to self-discovery, and improving relationships with self and others. Now accepting IEHP insurance. Simply contact IEHP and request for "Behavioral Services with Angelica Guajardo, LMFT."

We have all experienced a shift in our "normal" lives; our usual way of being during the past few years. We are looking at our world, our society, our friends, family and ourselves and nothing is as it once was. During these extraordinary times, you may be questioning what life is about; the meaning of it all. You are not alone, my friends. Many of us are experiencing anxiety, as our once familiar "normal" has shifted to a new "normal". I understand this and you. We can work through this together.

Everyone is different and their issues are different, but their problems are similar. Many people suffer alone and their quality of life is effected due to them not knowing how to work through their struggles. I have had experience working with clients with trauma both from adulthood and early childhood, betrayal trauma, grief issues, addiction, anxiety and depression, and relationship issues.

Hello and Welcome. Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth/online therapy exclusively in California. My interest is in helping individuals reach their mental health and healing goals. I am passionate about working with young adults, adolescents, and children who need guidance in coping with mental and physical health concerns, traumatic experiences, and family issues. I want to provide my clients with a safe, positive, and caring environment. On this journey I will ensure I am an advocate for my clients and provide them with resources to meet their needs.

“Bridging is the work of opening the gate to the stranger, within and without.” – Gloria E. Anzaldúa. You’re at an inflection point. The ground has shifted; you find yourself on rocky terrain. The trail’s end is hazy, but you catch a glimpse: the outline of a hopeful future, somehow. Let us nurture those neglected pieces of yourself too oft ignored. With sincerity, compassion, and levity, I offer steady company on your voyage. You’ll discover bridges to yourself, your loved ones, and the goals that matter to you. The discourse shall be rich; the reflection, deep; the change, meaningful. You needn’t travel alone.

I assist individuals, couples & families who wish to improve their communication within their relationships, while reducing anxiety & depression reaching a more positive outlook. My concentration includes the comfort and safety of confidentiality and a setting which encourages positive solutions to life challenges. We will work.the present while addressing the past with direction. Our past is our knowledge. We have learned and earned life from the past. Self-express; say what you need to say, and mean what you say. Don't be afraid to say, yes; don't be afraid to say, no. Find your path to Emotional Freedom reaching Emotional Wisdom.