Family Systems Therapists in Downtown, Long Beach, CA

Kali Riley is a Licensed Psychotherapist who obtained her Bachelor's of Social Work and Master's of Social Work at the University of Southern Indiana. Kali specializes in adolescents and adults with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief. Kali is a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP) and Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP).

Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides therapy in a culturally sensitive way. I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals dealing with self-esteem, trauma, family, marital, and relationship issues. I have also done extensive work with individuals in the areas of communication and boundaries.

Are you a professional women feeling anxious about balancing work and home life? Do you feel pulled trying to gain respect in your career yet feel personal relationships are slipping away? I understand. Achieving balance is challenging in this 21st century. You need someone who can listen to you with compassion in a non-judgmental environment to help you find solutions to these complex issues. I embrace clients from all background such as single parent, couples, custody issues, LGBTQ, and multi-generational. As your stress management professional, how can I assist you?

Whether you are struggling with sadness, finding the energy to do things in life, low self-esteem, anxiety, anger, trauma, unhealthy coping, or even masking your emotions; you are capable and you can heal. I truly believe that most people will do well when they know how to do well. It's hard to ask for help and it's hard to accept the help. We just get stuck in the quick fix, easiest option, or the least emotionally draining route. My style towards therapy is direct, relational, and authentic. I won't sugar coat things or tell you what you "want" to hear, and I hope the same from you. This is about you and for you.

On the outside you have it all together, and it seems like no one knows you're struggling. But on the inside, you feel overwhelmed, detached, stuck, burnout, stressed and depleted. It takes tremendous courage to start letting someone else in. I value your trust and start by actively listening to what it feels like for you on the inside. We will explore the different parts of you longing to be heard and seen, and will also support you learning to trust your own wisdom and the ways your body may have been communicating with you all along. Whatever may be the reason for disconnection from yourself, there's always a way back.

I am interested in helping you reduce symptoms of distress. These symptoms often feel like being on the edge, sudden panic, running thoughts, sadness, worry, difficulty sleeping, or sleeping too much. It can also feel like feeling lost, misunderstood and easily distracted. My approach is to create an environment where you feel understood, seen, and heard. We can explore your struggles, feelings, thoughts, and guide you to examine your experiences with the goal of improving your quality of life.

Briana is extremely compassionate, attuned, non-judgmental, and deeply cares about her clients. She is an advanced practitioner in CBT, DBT, and EMDR Phase I-III. She most recently worked as a psychotherapist at Mental Health America Los Angeles Wellness Center (MHALA) and was widely loved by her clients. Briana has worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, family crisis, and relationship conflicts.

I ultimately seek to help individuals connect to their inner Self-leadership. I don't need to be the expert of your life in order for you to heal. While I have resources and specialized training, I can only give you my best guess. I value you as the expert of your own life; I consider myself as a fellow-journeyer on the path. Safety is an important aspect of therapy, more importantly though, my focus will be on helping you create a life that works - a life that is more meaningful. I will be honest with you, I will hold you accountable, and I will be empathetic. This takes work and I am here to spot you. I work for you.

A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.

As a Clinical Social Worker, my approach centers on cultivating a safe and supportive environment where my clients can explore their challenges, needs and goals with openness and trust. Through active listening, empathy and collaboration, I work alongside clients to identity their specific concerns and aspirations. By utilizing evidence based techniques tailored to their unique circumstances, I assist clients in developing practical coping strategies, enhancing self awareness, and building resilience to overcome obstacles.

Hello, my name is Megan Wurtz. I have been a licensed clinical social worker since 2018. I believe that we are all own our guide in our healing journey. I am here to provide support as you discover a deeper sense of self. I am trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, comprehensive resource model, and parts work. I work with clients of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, and race. I am well trained in treating anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma (PTSD), peer relationships, codependency, family conflict, and life transitions.

I currently only offer online and in-home therapy. When we are in the midst of crisis we can question our abilities to overcome. Like quicksand, these self-defeating thoughts pull us even deeper into despair and we may become seduced by seclusion. Instead, I believe we should strive to accept our struggles as the catalysts that can bring us into closer connection with others and thus be more empowered to overcome. My practice of therapy involves helping people realize that to struggle is not unique and that connections with others during those times can be the difference between surrendering to weakness and reclaiming your strength.

We at APLA Health - Long Beach are dedicated to serving our community, and we make working with individuals of all backgrounds part of our mission. We are here to help, whether you're completely committed to change or you're struggling with the idea. We provide medical, dental, and behavioral health care all within the same clinic. In addition to primary care, we offer sexual health testing and treatment, HIV/AIDs care, and medical interventions for the trans community.

My name is Yasuko Mikajiri (三ヶ尻　靖子). I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, working in the mental health field for over 20 years, after having emigrated from Japan, treating variety of people with their unique issues. Now, Via Telehealth, I am focusing on individual adults (18 years old+) to treat Depression, Anxiety PTSD, Grief & Loss, Substance Use, Communication Skills, Transitional Work, Generational/Cultural Gap for Immigrants, and Purpose in Life.

I’m Dr. Christina Zavalza, a licensed clinical psychologist. I believe we are in an era of empowering ourselves unlike any we have seen before. We are becoming more aware of personal, social and cultural issues that can make it difficult to become our best and most powerful selves. Some of the issues we deal with today include trying to overcome trauma, navigating social expectations, balancing needs in relationships with taking care of ourselves, and ultimately wanting to feel empowered and whole in our homes, educational settings, workplace, and communities.

The perfect client might have gone through tough times like trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship struggles. But together, we can dig into the roots of trauma, find hidden patterns, and set off on a life-changing journey towards emotional healing. Throughout this process, we'll rediscover joy, nurture relationships, and revitalize our overall well-being.

Does your life feel shaped by trauma? Do you find yourself finding faults in your decision making skills, hating your inner self, overly pleasing others till it hurts you, or often being manipulated in your relationships? Building a strong love and care for those inner hidden pieces of you, and being able to express those rich parts in a positive way can go a long way in the journey of growing a healthy happy life. The ultimate goal is that the client will be able to embrace every facet of life in a totally authentic way, learn positive boundaries, and to deal with any emotion or behavior that presents itself in the present moment.

Are you always worried something bad will happen? Feeling like you can't move forward? Everyday stressors causing us to shut down or run away? Especially with all the chaos and trauma of our environments we all need support. Welcome I am so glad your here! I am honored to work with individuals and families in crisis or dealing with a lack of functioning. I want to help you reach your specific goals that you have been yearning for your whole life. You deserve to life your best life and thrive!

Jocelyn works exclusively with busy professional adults, couples, and adult families who need evening and weekend virtual sessions. She offers authentic and progressive sessions focused on problem-solving, planning, and strategizing to get you back to your happy life and with a shift in perspective. Learn how to stop betraying your core values, improve situational understanding to decrease stress and stop arguments. Smooth out communication and trust while building a tighter connection with your spouse, romantic relationship, loved one and yourself. Finally enjoy clarity and understanding in your life and in this new world.