Therapists in Valencia, CA

I provide for you a safe, caring, and supportive environment whether working with an individual, couple or family. Your therapy will be non-judgmental and compassionate which will help you to establish the trust that is necessary to explore the painful experiences of your life.

Are you feeling disconnected, stressed, stuck, scared, or angry? Are you repeating relationships, patterns, or situations and wishing you could break the cycle? Maybe life feels more frustrating or stressful than usual. Sometimes we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we know we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. And even if we know what the issue is, change can feel impossible. That's where our team of qualified professionals can help. Our job isn't to judge you or your choices, it's to help you understand the root causes of your issues and work together to create a custom plan for change.

People start healing the moment they feel heard... The process of reaching out for help during difficult times is challenging enough. Our objective is to have the top, trauma-informed clinicians with the highest compassion, and knowledge of the do’s and don’t s of responding to trauma and other mental health related issues. We are BIPOC therapists and LGBTQIA+ allies. This shared identity helps us strive to provide a safe space for all people of color and identities seeking treatment. Currently, we have a combined 30+ years of experience. We currently accept most major insurances.

I believe in offering my patients a confidental non judgemental approach to psychotherapy in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. I can help you with your couples or family problems, your teen and children issues. I also deal with blended family difficulties with my background from an inpatient hospital experience, I am here to offer my specialities in Panic Disorder, Post Trumatic stress disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and Depression. When dealing with the disorders listed above I believe in taking an investigated approach of the source of the problem as well as teaching relaxation and positive thinking to help the patient gain control.

Can't focus? Are you overstimulated or struggling with negative thoughts, painful memories, imposter syndrome, self-esteem, or decreased motivation? Do you fall into patterns in relationships, friendships, or work and wish you could break the cycle? Sometimes, it isn't obvious why we do the things we do, but we can sense we're not our most authentic or successful self. Even when we know the cause of our distress, changing our behavior can still be hard. That's where I come in. My job is to listen without judgment, pressure, or bias and help you examine the root causes of your challenges to create the change you want in your life.

Navigating through relationships is one of the most difficult things we do in our lives. Whether it's a love relationship, a family relationship or a professional relationship they are all challenging and can make life stressful at times. Finding a therapist to help you with these challenges is not only difficult but also an additional relationship you will have in your life. I really value and respect this relationship with my clients and want to provide you with a safe and secure environment where you feel a sense of connection and understanding.

Are you a people-pleaser? Feeling anxious, fatigued, or unmotivated? Are you burned out from chronic pain / illness? Are you or your loved ones repeating patterns & wishing you could break the cycle? Maybe life just feels more stressful than usual. Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. Even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. My job is to listen, help you understand the root causes of your difficulties, break unwanted patterns, and teach you practical tools to help you change your life.

Do you feel like you have the same argument over and over again? Are you tired of fighting? I help individuals and couples learn to effective communicate by actively listening, express feelings calmly, and avoiding blame. I provide a neutral space to explore emotions, identify patterns, and offer guidance to strengthen bonds and navigate challenges in relationships. By facilitating communication, fostering empathy, and teaching conflict resolution skills. you and your partner will understand each other's viewpoints and validate each other's emotions. If your goal is to get along better, I can help you.

Are you struggling with identity? Feeling worthless or like an imposter? Are you snapping at loved ones over little things? Or repeating relationships, patterns, or situations, and wishing you could break the cycle? Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. That's where I come in. My job is to listen, help you understand the root causes of your issues, break unwanted patterns, and teach you practical tools to change your life. Therapy isn't always easy, but neither is the distress you're feeling now. And it's ok to need help; we all do.

NOMINATED, SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR 2013, BY THE PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKER'S ASSOCIATION, LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPT. OF MENTAL HEALTH. I have extensive experience related to all adolescent issues along with family therapy. I have a strong background in dealing with substance abuse issues. I provide effective strategies to cope with any mood related problems. I had additional training at USC focusing on school related problems. I have experience in working with individuals who have experienced some form of trauma.

What is the impulse that gets you up in the morning? Do you struggle with knowing what it is? Do you feel that you are constantly working towards a goal only to see it move out of your grasp? In my practice I work a great deal with clients who work in the creative professions. I work with clients to uncover their internal dialogues and behaviors. I believe that every person is operating from a desire for love, dignity, and grace, and it can begin with the therapeutic relationship. I also have a business doing mental health consultation for the entertainment industry (Media Psychology Services).

I have experience working with all types of clients. The clients that find the greatest success are those that have a desire to change and are willing to put in the work. I love seeing the amazing healing power that can come when clients overcome difficulties. Meeting with clients on their first intake assessment and then sitting with them as they work and grow on their journey towards happiness in this life is why I came into this field.

Affordable! A Place for the Uninsured, Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. We pursue therapy for a number of reasons. Maybe we’ve lost someone special to us. Maybe we feel apathetic or anxious, or we’re having feelings of agitation, remorse, and fear. Whatever our reasons might be, we know that the most vital reason we seek therapy is because we want to grow. We’ve imagined something different, and we want to see change within ourselves. Our amazing therapists provide a safe environment that enable our clients to begin the process of soothing and healing. The space created at SDFHC allows for comfort, growth, and support.

It takes a great deal of courage to embark on an experience of bettering one’s life. I feel honored to be a part of that process. Clients arrive in therapy for a myriad of different reasons, but most of all, seem to have a very clear goal of bettering their lives. I truly enjoy collaborating with Clients to make this happen, and strive to give my Clients tools to use many years into the future. I work with children, adolescents, adults and couples with a variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, relationship issues and addiction.

Therapy (which comes from the Greek word "to change"), is a very brave and personal endeavor that an individual and/or family undertakes to gain insight into their emotional state, decisions that have been made or to understand behavior. I have a great deal of experience working with families in crisis, children and adolescents with special education needs, adults and parents that are seeking support to parent a difficult and/or challenging child. In addition, I utilize a very supportive, nurturing yet directive approach in my therapeutic process.

It is my desire to provide a place of compassion and safety for individual adults, couples, children, and adolescents as they explore themselves and challenges in their life. Whether you are experiencing a loss, struggling with depression or anxiety, or facing changes in your family life or career, I will join with you to help you meet the goals you have to improve your life and relationships.

*If you are looking for trauma informed, adoption competent, attachment focused supervision as a pre-licensed professional, contact me today.* Each of us faces unique struggles in our lives and it can be easy to lose hope. Your story may include obstacles such as trauma, abuse, mental health issues, grief, and loss. Together, we can move forward by incorporating resiliency, connection, and growth to your personal and family narrative.

Do you crave a change? Is anxiety, depression or grief taking over your days? Are you looking to move past an obstacle to you living YOUR best life? Therapy can be the tool that helps you move forward and unlock the future you want. Over the past 5 years, I have been working with individuals, families and children using creative and innovative interventions to assist them in reaching their goals. As a Family Centered Therapist I have collaborated with families in reducing conflict and increasing attachment in order to reach their full potential.

Bad things are bound to happen in life - this is just part of being alive. Sometimes it is easy for us to bounce back to our to normal lives & then there are those other times where it seems as if we are stuck on a rollercoaster of emotions with no end in sight. And then at other moments, we think that we've dealt with this bad thing, only to have it keep popping up in random ways in our lives. Being in that kind of place can feel frustrating, confusing, lonely, and let's face it, pretty scary because it is difficult to know what to do, where to go, or who to turn to for help.