Therapists in California

Ever feel like things just keep stacking up on you? Do you feel like you’re constantly complaining about every aspect of life? You might be stuck in a runt and cannot think of anything positive or good in your life. Unfortunately, as humans we just seem to end up this way with a negative mindset. If you have been struggling with these thoughts for some time, I invite you to contact me. My purpose is to help you understand and gain insight to your symptoms and manage life situations.

Most of us lug around a suitcase full of our thoughts, feelings, family history and past experiences and have no idea what's in there. Our current responses to and experience of life come from the contents of that suitcase. Together in therapy we gently unpack it. We will see what is working for you, what needs more support and what has served it's purpose but no longer works. I work collaboratively and am curious about all the things that make you who you are. I am particularly interested in working with people who feel misunderstood or unimportant.

Our relationships with the people we care for most impact every moment of our day-to-day lives. The more we know ourselves, the better we can show up in our relationships. I help clients understand their interpersonal relationship dynamics, family systems, attachment styles, and, most importantly, their relationship with themselves. I've worked with clients to build confidence by deepening their understanding of emotions, communication styles, and self-love. I've also supported clients in negotiating how past trauma impacts their present lives and integrating those experiences.

My name is Carolina Sagastume and I have been working as a bilingual (Spanish/English) mental health therapist for the past 16 years. I currently hold an active license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 52852) and have extensive experience providing individual, family, and group therapy. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit with adolescents, young adults, and older adults who may be experiencing different challenges in life. I work with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.

Hi there, I am Dr. Bonilla, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about empowerment as a way to heal. I am a believer that nature and nurture comprise who we are; hence, a larger lens is necessary. Self-compassion is key, insight and awareness are the avenues, action is the goal, and change is the outcome.

We are Bay Area Gestalt Institute (BAGI), a non-profit collective of highly trained marriage and family therapists and associates, providing affordable psychotherapy throughout the Bay Area. We offer counseling to individuals, couples, families, and children. Our work is active, creative and holistic. Our therapists work with a variety of issues including: * Relationship Issues * Anxiety * Depression * LGBTQI Concerns * Trauma * Substance Use / Abuse * Eating Disorders * Spiritual * Personal Growth * Integration of Non-Ordinary States

Hello, welcome! My name is Sherry Gonzalez. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I am based in Whittier, but work with clients throughout California through Telehealth. I work with women and children and specialize in parenting, anxiety, depression and transitional stages in life. I work through a psychodynamic therapy approach. I also have training in Perinatal Mood Disorders and experience with parenting and child development.

Hello, my name is Tiara. I truly delight in being a therapist and walking along side others in their journey of life. There’s no judgment here, and it's all about helping you become the best you that you want to be. Life can be tough, but you are still here, so you must be too. So whether you want to work through challenges from the past or in the present, let's identify some of those strengths while we work through the hard. Whether there is logic, laughter, tears, or any other emotion, all of you is welcome here. Let's work together and get you closer to the life you've felt that you could only imagine.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about aiding individuals of all ages, including kids, adolescents, parents, and adults. My aim is to empower you or your family to better manage life's challenges and stressors. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, seeking to improve relationships, kick unhealthy habits, or simply aiming for a better understanding of yourself, I'm here to support your journey toward a happier, more confident, and fulfilled life. My expertise encompasses handling anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and self-esteem concerns.

I specialize in helping people of all ages navigate challenges and make changes in their relationships: the relationship with a spouse or partner, the relationship with children or parents, the relationships with extended family or friends, the relationship with loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, substances and most often, the relationship with oneself. For over 25 years I've had the privilege of helping people create a more meaningful life for themselves.

Are you feeling defeated in your life? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues? With over 22 years of experience, I offer a blend of cognitive-behavioral therapy and mind-body modalities to help you feel more empowered in your life. Together, we unwind the beliefs you hold onto that keep you stuck and limited. This allows you to make new choices in all areas of your life, enabling a state of peace, calm, and fulfillment. When you are no longer held back by a limited point of view, you are more flexible, open, and able to make positive changes.

Hi there. I’m Gabriela Aguayo, Licensed Marital Family Therapist, Bilingual. Do you feel like life is difficult and hard to navigate? I am someone who believes that we all have the strength and resilience to grow and change, and live a more fulfilling life. Whether you want to alleviate symptoms, work on improving relationships, dealing with overwhelm or embark on the journey of self-discovery you have come to the right place. Therapy is a challenging, yet warm process that that entails self-reflect. The process can allow you to grow more quickly than you ever have before. I provide a safe space to help you heal and grow.

Hello, I am Ilana! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California (LMFT #116296). I work with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds. I have experience in a multitude of settings, including schools, private practice, and community mental health. My therapeutic approach incorporates CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. I believe that therapy is collaborative and encourage my clients to grow in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Hi! My name is Karla Cortez and I am a bilingual, English and Spanish Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I decided to become a therapist because of my love and ability to connect with others while providing self-growth, reflection, hope, and a safe environment to do so. I enjoy connecting with people to help them discover or rediscover their inner strengths and make helpful changes in their lives. My desire is for you to reach your goals while using positive coping skills and tools and gaining new perspectives.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by trying to be everything to everyone? Perhaps you are exhausted by all the effort it takes to "push through" and life feels like you’re just going through the motions? If this is you- Sawubona (sow:'bɔh:nah)- I see you. You are strong, intelligent, hard working and resourceful but you may also be struggling with feeling tired, disconnected, and burnt out. If you are searching for new ways to cope- I can help.

Feeling burnt out? Having problems sleeping? Feeling disconnected from your friends and family? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run away and leave it all behind? If you have ever felt that while you were juggling all the things, you have lost yourself as a person...therapy is where you can find hope. This is the place to sort through all the worry and stress and noise that is weighing you down. Just imagine being able to feel confident to live the life you want to live, and be able to show up for yourself in the best way possible. If this sounds like you, and what you want to achieve, let's talk!

Welcome to Pursuit of Peace Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Certified Domestic Violence Advocate using my education and past experiences to provide individual, family and group counseling. Pursuit of Peace Counseling allows clients to identify challenges in their lives that have caused stagnation, hopelessness, continued cycles, fear, anxiety, self sabotage, separation, denial or other stressors. Life can be full of ups and downs, and it is necessary to explore the root, past experiences and generational traumas to overcome and build resiliency in the process.

Do anxiety, fear, guilt, shame, or anger limit you from relating and living fully? Are you facing adversity, at a crossroads, or worried about yourself or a loved one? Are you feeling disconnected, dissatisfied, and stuck? Do you need individual, couples, or family therapy? If you answered yes to any of these questions, know that you are not alone. With courage, compassion, and curiosity, you can adapt, transform, and overcome the circumstances that prevent you from living your best life.

I focus on three dimensions in my psychotherapeutic work. The first is awareness and insight into our development as individuals and how this development has shaped our current functioning. There are no perfect parents nor perfect family experience without unmet needs and injuries (purposeful or unintentional). In understanding what we had to do to maintain critical attachments and equally critical separation and autonomy growing up, we discover that who we are is not fixed and irrevocable. We begin to see that we now have a choice to see ourselves and the world in new healthier ways and function differently in our current life.