Therapists in Agoura Hills, CA

You find yourself consumed by your thoughts, generally future-tripping or ruminating about the past. It's a real struggle to be present and focus. Your thought process is exhausting; decisions are hard to make and you lack clarity. It's as if you lost yourself somewhere along the way and feel disconnected from your authentic self. I understand what you are experiencing and I want you to know, there is hope! I guide people struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, fear, and self-doubt to get unstuck, find inner calm, build confidence, and re-connect to their amazing, radiant, and joyful self so they can move forward in their lives.

My name is Ariana and I have a passion for serving my community, ranging from relationship and family conflict issues to managing depression and anxiety. I have been licensed and have had a private practice for over 6 years, but I have served the mental health community for over 15 years. I have worked and practiced in multiple community and mental health settings including with individuals and families struggling with domestic violence and abuse, eating disorders, addiction recovery and more in order to gain as much experience as I can to create the specialized treatment plan to meet the needs of every individual that I serve.

You may be feeling stuck and looking to make a change, to gain a deeper understanding, or to process life events so that you can live a life that feels most fulfilling. Regardless of the reason for starting therapy, each of us is deserving to find clarity and relief.

Whether you are looking for a therapist because of recent difficulties or challenges that started years ago, you will find that I offer a rare combination of rigorous training with a down-to-earth style to help you achieve your goals. As an established professor and author in the field, I am well-versed in the latest research to ensure your problems are resolved as efficiently as possible using the most effective methods available. If you have had difficulty connecting with past therapists or are concerned that I might act like therapists in the movies, I believe you will find my style refreshingly more relatable.

As a dedicated therapist, I recognize that individuals seeking support often grapple with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. With extensive experience working with teens, adults, and older adults, I am committed to providing a supportive and empathetic environment for growth and healing.

You may be finding yourself in a place of time where your life’s situation or way of thinking has exceeded your ability to cope. During these instances, the struggle to connect to yourself or others may feel harder to do. You are not alone in this. In each of our own ways the experience of “feeling off” can exist. All the while, we are connected by the human ability to find resilience and grow through conditions that promote value, care, and acceptance. My hope is that by unpacking these moments, we may strengthen the quality of relationships- with both ourselves and others for a better future.

AnneMarie Winic, LCSW holds a License in Clinical Social Work after completing her Masters at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC and a Bachelors in Deaf Studies from CSUN. She meets the client where they are at, and however they are comfortable and appropriate- as Individuals, in a Family setting or in Groups. While specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems work, she uses an Eclectic model of therapy addressing whatever pressing needs the client comes in with: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Grief/Bereavement, etc. AnneMarie has experience with LA County's Department of Children and Family Services, 25+ years of

Have you lost interest in things you used to love? Are worries dominating your life? Are you struggling to be yourself or just get through the day? I want you to know you are not alone!

I am a licensed, clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience in psychology and psychotherapy with individuals, family and couples. I've been involved in private practice as well as numerous pro-bono projects including organizing a counseling program for Soviet immigrants, providing lectures and seminars for parents on issues of teenage substance abuse and behavior problems.

Do your instincts suggest that the status quo is not aligning with the life you envision? Perhaps you get through your days but cannot shake the feeling that your path could feel different. Contemplating a better future can be daunting. Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain about finding their place and how to make the most of their relationships with others. I believe there is hope. I start by offering genuine curiosity in your unique story with an open-minded, collaborative approach.

I believe utilizing therapy services can be one of the bravest decisions you make in your life for your self-care. I would like to focus on your strength and uniqueness based on unconditional positive regard and assist you in creating your own story and identity with your voice. I think therapy is a journey to travel your past, present, and future. Through this journey, I hope you discover your strengths, learn about who you are and what you like, and better understand yourself. Of course, to better love yourself, too.

Have you been feeling heightened levels of stress, sadness, or general dissatisfaction with your life? Are you engaging in unhealthy patterns of behavior, abusing substances, or staying in unhappy relationships out of complacency or fear? I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing emotional and relational issues, including separation and divorce, codependency, addiction, panic, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, and women's health issues. Together, we will work to identify and understand the issues at hand, reduce your distress, and help you live a life that feels more productive and fulfilling.

I specialize in panic attacks, panic disorders, anxiety, and depression, as well as relationship issues. Not only do I help treat these disorders, but I help clients completely be rid of them! Believe it or not, panic, anxiety, and depression don’t have to be life sentences, and you don’t just have to just learn “coping skills”. These disorders are symptoms of a root problem that can be undone in therapy! I have helped many people break free of their lifelong anxiety and depressive symptoms in just a few months.

Welcome! I’m glad you stopped by. My name is Shabby Casey and I’m here to provide support wherever you are in your life. You have the answers to your life questions. I'm here to help ask the right questions, find patterns, and help you listen to your own intuition. My style is very laid back and organic, open and transparent. I offer you fresh eyes and a new perspective to help you see your blind spots and move forward from whatever is holding you back. I also support plant medicine and offer ketamine assisted therapy for people who are open to growing and healing through psychedelic treatments.

You've known that some issues have been always holding you back from reaching your full potential in life, career, and relationships. You realize that these unresolved and unattended issues do not serve your life, and keep sabotaging your happiness on different levels... Perhaps, you even tried working through some of them on your own, but deep down you know you need some external help and guidance to heal from them. You would like to reach some peace, let go of pain, learn how to accept and love yourself better, learn some real tools and skills to be more resilient, feel strong and confident, and be able to enjoy life.

Feeling stuck? Do you find yourself repeating patterns, perhaps feeling frustrated and unsure about how to step out of them? Is this impacting self-confidence and self-esteem? I work with clients to explore both the unhelpful and helpful patterns in their lives. By discovering your emotional responses, or if needed, learning first how to identify your emotions, we can examine what your feelings are telling you about your decisions and experiences in your relationships and daily life.

You know how people tell you to move on...but they don't tell you how? We teach you how to move beyond the agony of grief to peace of mind and heart. We have been working with grievers for over 30 years. The world can look and feel so surreal after a significant loss. And the people around you don't always know what to say, so they give you advice or offer support in ways that can feel more distancing and isolating.

Do you ever feel like you’re wandering through life, not quite sure where you belong or what your true purpose is? Let’s team up and navigate this exploration together, helping you find the way to a clear sense of direction, purpose, and a special place where you truly fit in.

We all have moments of difficulty in our lives. Sometimes these difficulties are due to unexpected life circumstances or life transitions and some difficulties are caused by underlining mental health challenges or disorders. Engaging in therapy is one tool that a person can use to assist with working through and managing these difficulties.