Kathleen earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Masters Degree from Chapman University College in Orange, California. Her years of specialized training and experience have equipped her with skills in various therapeutic approaches including solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR. She has a background in treating co-occurring disorders (substance abuse treatment and mental health). She customizes her approach to meet the needs and presenting problems of her clients and directs their treatment to establish a therapeutic alliance in order to facilitate the bridge to health.

In a lifetime a person can experience stress, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and trauma. I know it can be difficult to reach out and perhaps also admit that there is a problem. If you find yourself trying to handle it alone take the first step and get help. In therapy you will learn about yourself and gain tools that will help you manage and cope with these issues. Let me help you begin to heal and find the resiliency that is within all of us in you. Call and schedule your appointment today. SE HABLA ESPANOL

Each client is an individual with unique needs that includes the whole person: mind, body, and spirit—all of which is interconnected. Anxiety/depression: is it interfering with a sense of purpose, success, hope for your future, relationships, and your job? Grief/unexpected losses of a loved one—human or beloved animal friend—lingering too long, holding you back from moving forward? Older, unresolved traumas : triggered when least expected...are children angry, acting out as they carry old and new worries? My 30+yr previous career in nursing also provides understanding to chronic illnesses, or sheds light on needed medical referrals.

I work well with children, adolescents, and their families. My goal is to help individuals and families transform their lives into healthy productive individuals so that they can fulfill the plan meant for their lives, and to fulfill their destiny despite set backs or challenges that may get them off track.

Premier Family Counseling Group offers in person sessions and telehealth. Free consultations. Bilingual English/Spanish. Accepting New Clients. Accept most PPO insurance. Leslie X. Mendez, AMFT, serving as an Associate Marriage Family and Child Therapist. I believe that every walk of life carries all levels of turbulence causing pain, confusion, fear, guilt anxiety and negative distortions. Practicing eclectic evidence-based approaches has provided effectiveness in addressing life’s problematic issues.

I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families within a compassionate, supportive environment. Whether you seek support for yourself or for your child, it is important to find a therapist that will work with you to determine the best course of treatment. You and I will determine and accomplish your goals together, whether they include short-term,specific goals or long-term,general goals.

Therapy is a valuable tool that can assist you in solving problems, set goals and ensure you meet those goals, improve relationships and communication skills, understand emotions and the functions of emotions in your life. Therapy is tool that can assist a person to transition from one phase in life to the next.

Are you feeling stuck? Are you struggling with relationships or work fulfillment? Do you want to feel joyful, satisfied, and less anxious? I care about your well-being and helping you find happiness and balance is my passion. My approach is non-judgmental and collaborative. I can help you understand and change the negative patterns that contribute to your emotional distress. I’ll teach you innovative techniques to enhance your mood, improve your relationships, and live a happier, more meaningful life. As a former corporate high-tech employee, an immigrant, and an LGBTQ person of color, I can relate to many of your struggles.

I will tell you what you need to know, not with judgment, but with solutions. I will teach you how to speak so that you are heard and understood. I will ask you to be courageous and try new things with yourself and in your relationships. I will show you how living in honesty and humility will save you.

The ability to be reflective and resilient is a cornerstone of mental fitness and a predictor of life long mental health. For the last 25 years, I have worked with adults, adolescents and children to help them cultivate a greater understanding of their experiences, feelings and thoughts. In collaborative partnership, I work with clients to develop greater responsiveness to the complexity of emotional life, relationships, developmental transitions, conflicts and trauma. To this end, I bring psychological knowledge, astute observational skills and a deep capacity for empathy to help individuals, couples and families grow and thrive.

I love this work. We all need help from time to time, and we don't have to do it alone. If you are serious about getting the support you need, I can and want to help you. As a teacher, parent, and psychotherapist, I bring over 40 years of experience working with adults, couples, young adults, and teens as well as with parents of teens. My greatest joy is supporting emotional healing and loving connections - with self, partners, family, and with friends. I also provide Teletherapy, and Parenting, Relationship, Individual and Spiritual Coaching. (Please visit JWHolley.com for details).

Most people experience times or situations in their life in which additional support and help are needed. I offer a supportive, open and trusting environment to facilitate desired growth and change within the individual and/or the family. I have been working with teens, individuals, couples, and families since 1994 and have enjoyed watching people make positive life changes. I look forward to the opportunity of helping you.

"The world breaks everyone… but afterward many are strong in the broken places." E. Hemingway.

I work closely with my clients to develop healthy relationships with others, realize their potential and lead a fulfilled life. My compassionate approach creates a safe and welcoming environment -- for teens and adults -- where positive change occurs. I believe in empowering my clients by encouraging them to take an active role in establishing goals that are attainable yet demonstrate progress.

I have been in the psychology field for over 12 years now. I love what I do and helping every client become successful. The relationship between the client(s) and myself is important in achieving the goals we set together. How our past experiences have influenced our current lives is a key issue. I feel that support systems in our daily lives are important to examine. The issues of separation, loss, freedom, dependence and independence are crucial to examine as one leaves home and parental influences. I work with individuals, couples, teens and families. I also have a Real Estate license and can help clients through that process.

*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS- IEHP and KAISER* We are warm, kind hearted therapists treating individuals and families. Life isn't always easy, and sometimes we need that nonjudgmental listener to help us get through the tough times. Let us help you work through those tough situations and improve your quality of life and relationships with others. Don't continue to struggle with depression, anxiety, behavioral outbursts, SI thoughts, or reoccurring traumatic experiences on your own. There is hope for a brighter tomorrow, the choice is yours! Hope to hear from you soon to help increase joy and happiness in your life!

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a core part of engaging in healthy life changes. Change is very difficult for most people and sometimes all it takes is to talk about your struggles and have someone to listen and try to understand. My belief is that the therapy relationship can help the healing process no matter what it is you are dealing with. The first step towards having a happy life is a healthy mind.

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “Why is this happening? Is it always going to be like this? What can I do?” Do you feel anxious, sad or misunderstood more often than not? Maybe life seems easier and better for everyone around you. Maybe you're surrounded by people, but you feel alone. Your relationships feel like a struggle to maintain. Conflict and discomfort seem like the norm, not the exception. Sometimes it seems like it will never get better and no one understands.

I'm a clinical psychologist practicing with those who suffer from depression, anxiety, obsessions, anger, aloofness, issues of identity and intimacy, difficult life circumstances and many other problems. While I value knowledge about psychopathology, I find a purely diagnosis-based approach to be insufficient. Instead, we can be curious together about those factors which underlie and perpetuate your particular suffering. This process of exploration and discovery can only happen in a safe and confidential relationship. It is always a great privilege when someone chooses to reveal themselves to me on deeply personal levels.