Therapists in Ventura, CA

Hi there! Congratulations on the first step of searching for a therapist! My name is Quinn and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist accepting IN-PERSON clients in Ventura and telehealth clients in Santa Barbara and Kern County. I am focused on working with young adults going through life transitions. You might feel stuck, and I am here to help guide you to a more productive and stable life.

Being blindsided with change can interfere with life in ways we never knew how to expect or handle. There are many things in life that we feel prepared for. But sometimes, there are those things that hit us in the back of the head because we never saw them coming- at least not in the way that we expected. Processing this on it’s own might be manageable until we realize we have to combine that with the normal day to day life stuff that doesn’t go away. All these things that we used to be able to “handle” all of a sudden leave you feeling stuck, possibly even frightened and unsure of yourself. That’s where I come in ready to help..

Hello, my name is John, and I care about you. You matter. You are a wonderful person no matter what your past is and what struggles you are facing today. No matter who I am working with through their specific life struggles, I have a profound propensity to develop compassionate and empathic bonds with those I have been lucky enough to companion through the inevitable pitfalls of our imperfect worlds. I am here for YOU.

As a compassionate and experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to helping individual adults and teens navigate life’s challenges. My approach is grounded in empathy, practicality, and collaboration. I believe that healing begins with a safe and nonjudgmental space. You’ll find me approachable, empathetic, and genuinely invested in your well-being. Whether you’re dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, or depression, I’ll be there to listen and support you.

I work with a diverse population of clients providing individual, group, couples, and family therapy to those struggling with alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders as well as mood and anxiety disorders. I have extensive experience working in both inpatient settings and in my private practice. In my work I am compassionate, engaged, attentive, playful, fierce, challenging, non-judgmental, and tender. I am a client centered, humanistic, depth psychologist, which means that therapy is focused on clients and their issues. I believe in authenticity, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. Together we work to address multiple areas of client's life.

Brooke Jacks is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in child, adolescent, teen, and family therapy. Brooke has experience working in a variety of settings and has extensive knowledge of play therapy and early intervention techniques. Brooke has supported families and their children in managing challenging behaviors including aggression, attachment and separation, socialization, trauma, and anxiety.

Are you experiencing anxiety, hopelessness or helplessness,or feelings of being overwhelmed because of issues from your past,current relationship problems or family problems? Have you come to a crossroads in your life where you are ready to make a change? Are you wanting to find meaning in your life, a sense of personal power, recover your deepst dreams, and reach your highest potential? If so, I can help. I have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology . I am not a traditional psychologist. I am a certified chemical dependency counselor and clinical hypnotherapist with a spiritual counseling and life empowerment focus.

Individuals who have faced interpersonal abuse and other traumatic events often experience feelings of anxiety, depression, and shame. They seek a safe and supportive space to heal and process these challenges. I aim to empower my clients, making them feel heard, valued, and encouraged while working together to develop a treatment plan tailored to their unique needs and goals. My therapeutic approach is grounded in person-centered and humanistic principles, as well as trauma-informed and multiculturally aware techniques.

Wesley Coultas, LMFT Lic. #,90932, Owner is a therapist who has worked with children, adolescents and families in crisis since 2005. She specializes in behavioral therapy and behavior modification techniques. Wesley started in the field as a behavioral specialist working with at-risk youth and their families in their home, school and/or community. In 2010, She began providing psychotherapy for children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families in a private practice setting. Wesley has therapeutic interests in the areas of parenting and family issues, relationships, child and adolescent groups, and clinical areas of ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, Addiction, and Mood Disorders.

Are you dissatisfied with your personal, work or family life and experience frustration, confusion, overwhelm or other debilitating emotions such as anxiety and depression? Does loss and or trauma keep you stuck? If so, I am here to help you navigate these and other life experiences such as increasing self-awareness and clarity, working through challenging and painful emotions, and providing strategies and tools to heal and create a healthier life. By connecting with your authenticity and learning new ways of being and relating, inner calm, fulfilling relationships, and personal growth can be attained.

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist committed in working with adolescents, adults, and couples on their journey of self-improvement. I hold a safe supportive space for individuals to grow and change. As a therapist, it is my goal to help individuals overcome those life challenges that are impacting their ability to live to their best potential. I utilize evidence based practices to help individuals explore and become aware of their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns that impact their everyday life.

Did growing up in a wounding family cause trauma that is still affecting you? Did you experience trauma at the hands of another that left you with feelings of being unsafe, insecure and unlovable? Guilt and shame? Imagine waking up peaceful and optimistic about your Life and future. Imagine having relationships that are loving and full of grace and building a family that is one that you would have loved to grow up in. If you can see it you can be it…lets work through old trauma so that you can see and be the “you” that you have always wanted to be! Helping people work through trauma is what I love to do!

My specialties are in the areas of child and adult transitions, parenting, relationship challenges and clinical issues such as anxiety, depression, mood and anger. Additionally, I have experience with families dealing with child abuse and family custody challenges. My intensive clinical training and therapeutic skills help many people navigate through life's inherent up and downs, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Coping Skills Development with a Solution-Focused approach. I like to focus on what I can do to help, keep the communication high and empower people to get motivated and active in their life solutions.

You are thinking about your situation and cannot seem to make sense of it. You keep repeating the same train of thought, but you continue to be stuck in a rut. You want to change the way you see your situation; you are sure there is something you are missing, but you just can’t put your finger on it. You’ve talked to friends and family about what is going on, and you have been in therapy before, but you still can’t get past what is bothering you.

Do you feel anxious due to your work, family issues, low self-esteem, and relationship issues? I can especially help those with anxiety/panic attacks. I make it a priority to help clients with buried feelings who have trouble speaking on their emotions. Communicating emotionally is extremely important to promote well-rounded and mature adults. I will help you enhance your self-awareness around unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and build skills necessary to handle life more effectively and develop actionable steps to reach your goals.

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to join you on your journey towards healing. I am a New York City native currently licensed in California and licensed to provided telehealth therapy in the state for the state of Florida. I am a Board of Behavioral Sciences Approved Clinical Supervisor, an American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist approved Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Fellow. I have over 14 years of clinical experience as an outpatient therapist with Department of Mental Health contracted agencies, nonprofit organizations and owner of private practice, The Healing Chariot (No Insurance/No Sliding Scale Fee).

The path to mental wellness is a journey through the challenges life has placed in our paths. One cannot live a well-connected life without care and attention to one's own mental wellness. Issues related to anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, family discord or marital stumbling blocks distract your mind and derail your lives, causing emotional turmoil and decreased quality to the living experience. Each of us is responsible to attend and maintain our Mental Wellness as to stay relationally healthy and emotionally engaged in the experience of living.

As a therapist, I bring life experience and a direct but easygoing approach to helping you with your mental health concerns. Primarily using a mix of Narrative and CBT Therapy (with other methods as needed), I help you discover your ability to work through the issues that are stopping you from being the best “you” possible. I work with Individuals, couples, families, children, and teens. I have experience with dealing with high-conflict divorce and the fallout it can cause. Whether you are a couple looking for a "tune-up", an individual going through a tough patch or you have a teen going through a difficult time, I can help.

My approach is accepting, caring, confidential and non-judgmental, as well as practical and grounded. I help people to get clarity about their problems, and to connect with their own inner wisdom, creativity, self awareness, and healing. This allows for a natural emergence of positive choices, good solutions, and actions that are in alignment with their true selves and deepest desires. I work with individuals, couples, teens and families on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and developing more trust and acceptance, which helps to improve closeness and positive feelings in relationships.