Therapists in Lake Balboa, CA

You have taken the first step in your healing process which is awareness that you want to make a change in your life. Because only YOU have the power to create the life that feels peaceful, rewarding and meaningful to you. I applaud you for your courage to seek help. It is a privilege for me to work with you and to guide you in your journey. In 25+ years of my practice, I have experienced some of the most powerful changes that take place in the psychotherapeutic process. I believe everyone has the inner capacity to better themselves.

For over 26 years I have been working with some of the most difficult and challenging life dynamics that individuals, families and relationships encounter. I also work with adolescents and the Juvenile Justice System closely. My experience includes locked and unlocked settings, public and private sectors, community treatment facilities, inpatient psychiatric, juvenile hall, probation mental health camp, group home's, private practice as well as in home counseling to probation youth. My background in law enforcement enhances my expertise in Juvenile Justice issues for teen and adult legal issues.

Are life pressures becoming too much to handle? Unhappy with your career, family boundaries, or dealing with infertility? Experiencing anxiety, anger, or hopelessness? If you want answers, support, and normalization, now may be the right time to connect with a therapist who can help. Together we will create a customized plan that offers you hope and practical steps to implement and follow. Continue reading to learn how booking a session is the best decision you will make for yourself.

I authored the book, "Attachment-Based Strategies to Improve Self-Esteem..." in 2013. I am here for you and your family to achieve positive results and feel better quickly so that you can continue to have the relationships in your life that you desire and also need.

Loss, failure, and separation are major root causes of many forms of suffering in life. But they are not always evident, we may be too young when live through them, or we may not feel their impact until long after an event. Sometimes they even travel through generations. As a psychotherapist, I have spent over 25 years helping people who suffered from a variety of emotional and relational problems created by one or a combination of these issues, ranging from basic unhappiness to unhealthy relationships, workplace conflicts, divorce and separations, parents struggling with their children, migration and forced separation, even trauma.

Welcome! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles. I specialize in helping individuals and couples impacted by depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts and PTSD. As a person who has also struggled with life's ups and downs, I know it can be difficult to navigate through challenges. I don't see myself as just providing therapy to clients but rather joining their healing journey.

They say, "The first step in always the hardest". Although this is true in many circumstances, it is especially true when it comes to seeking therapy. It is not easy to come to terms with the idea of needing support through this phase in your life. It's even harder to face the idea that you will need to open up to a stranger and trust them with sides of yourself that you prefer to keep private. That said, I want to commend you on taking the first step and getting the process of finding the right therapist for you started. You've gotten through one of the harder parts of this journey! It would be an honor for me to accompany you on the rest of it...

Are you Thriving or just surviving each day? Do you feel insecure or lost? Does it feel like anxiety has a life of its own? Do you wonder when it will be someone else’s turn to take care of everything so you can take a moment to breathe, feel confident, and trust in yourself? If you relate to these questions, perhaps you are looking for a therapist to help you break free from the vicious cycle of anxiety and self-judgment. Maybe you are looking for someone who will support your work to build a true sense of self and a foundation you use to trust yourself.

Buddha's quote "The mind is everything. What you think you become", has always been at the center of my beliefs, both personally and professionally. Therefore, I view therapy as a tool that enables us to transcend beyond our previously adopted and perhaps less effective ways of coping with life's challenges, and begin to relearn new ways of dealing with challenges as they arise. This will in turn open up many new windows to self-awareness, ultimately bringing about personal growth and satisfaction both internally and within the context of our relationships, allowing us to live happier more fulfilled lives.

Founded in 1993, Help Therapy has a team of over 50 licensed neuropsychologists and psychologists who offer a wide range of psychological evaluations. For patients who need extra support, therapy is also offered. Patients are matched to a provider of their choice based on their specific needs and preferences. Clinicians work with seniors, adults and youth (age 7+) all throughout California.

Will help you understand yourself better and understand the life's rules. If you know the rules you will win/heal. You may be experiencing real pain in your life, but the beliefs, thoughts, and feelings you have about your pain can add to your suffering. I'd like to help you understand where these beliefs come from so that it can change the way you react to situations and develop a more positive and adaptive belief, and life style. With increased insight and awareness, you may find that you're able to have more meaningful and satisfying relationships and really enjoy the life.

Dr. Melis Alkin, American Professional Psychology Board (Amerikan Profesyonel Psikoloji Kurulu) tarafından kurul onaylı ve Kaliforniya eyaletinde lisansli klinik psikologtur. 2004 senesinde klinik psikoloji doktorasini California School of Professional School adli okulda tamamlamis, 5 sene Istanbul’da calistiktan sonra, 5 sene Vancouver’da calismis, 2015 Loyola Marymount Universitesi’nde de Bioetik master’ni tamamlamistir. 20 yıldır, otuzun üzerinde farklı ülkeden bireyler, çiftler ve ailelerle çalışmis ve üç ülkede lisans ve yüksek lisans dersleri vermistir.

EMDR terapisi ile kaza, deprem, savaş, taciz, şiddet gibi travmatik olayların üzerimizde bıraktığı kötü etkilerden kurtulabiliriz. Yaşadığımız travma ve olumsuz yaşam olayları, kaygı bozukluğu, depresyon, kızgınlık ve öfke nöbetlerine uygulanabilir. EMDR terapisi ayrıca; aile çatışmaları, boşanma, okulda zorlayıcı olaylar gibi kriz yaşantılarında; kaygı bozuklukları ve fobilerde de etkili olmaktadır.

Addiction Therapy Newport Beach is an outpatient psychotherapy service for individual seeking help to work on drug and alcohol addiction and underlying issues such as trauma, mood disorders, stress management, relationship problems. We see addiction as the solution and not the problem and thus we focus on the underlying problems that the individuals are dealing with. Maybe you are just exploring your addiction or finishing a rehab program, maybe you have a loved one who struggles with addiction or you just want to continue therapy as additional support, we are here to help you with your needs.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering supportive, strength-based therapy to adults and families. I have a B.A. in Psychology from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia and an M.A. in Counseling with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Webster University in Irvine, California. Throughout my carrier, I have worked with clients with a variety of issues and from all socio-economic, cultural and religious backgrounds. My experience in College Hospital, a mental health facility, trained me to understand how different mental health issues can be compounded by trauma and substance abuse, as well as preparing me for dealing with clients with variety of mental health problems. I have extensive experience with children, adolescents and adults who had experienced different traumas. Among my areas of experience are anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, women's issues, adolescents' issues and family problems. I utilize many different treatment modalities and treatment techniques depending on the client's needs.

Our passion lies in storytelling – narratives of those who embrace life one day at a time. With experience in numerous clinical settings, working with individuals of all ages, we pride myself on providing a warm and therapeutic environment for my clients. During tumultuous times, when stressors mount, allow us to offer a listening ear and a supportive hands. Our ultimate goal is to empower clients to discover their inner superhero and realize their distinctive aspirations.

We embrace a strength based, nonpathologizing (Meaning we will not label you with a diagnosis. Your experience is unique and your narrative will be told from your point of view and not a book) and collaborative form of therapy that will allow you to discover your natural capacity for personal growth and wellness. By providing a safe, supportive & nonjudgmental setting we will work together to guide you in the direction you are looking for. In voicing an alternative path we will reconstruct your desired story in order to highlight your unique qualities, strengths and natural competencies to guide your life.

Are you waking up every day and realizing that your life is not where you want it to be? Are you feeling stuck in certain areas of your life and not able to find a solution? I am able to help you by providing you a safe environment where you can express yourself without feeling judged or criticized.  I have been helping people find peace, calm, and hope in their lives. 

To be 'human' is such a simple and yet such a deep and miraculous concept. Suffering is a natural part of human experience and emotional avoidance is one of the main causes of psychological problems. Avoiding negative emotions may bring you short term relief but in the long term it will end up with pain. When we accept a negative emotion, it tends to lose its destructive power. Therapy is a healing journey where the alliance between client and therapist plays an extremely important role in the process of acceptance.