Therapists in Long Beach, CA

My name is Yasuko (pronounced "Yasco") Mikajiri (三ヶ尻　靖子), and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Long Beach, California. Via Telehealth, I work with adults (18 years old and over) throughout California, specializing in Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Grief & Loss, Substance Abuse, Communication Skills, Transitional Work, Generational/Cultural Gap Issues for Immigrants, and Purpose in Life, etc. My approach to therapy is a combination of some of the therapy techniques tailored to your individual needs. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps you transform the patterns of negative thinking into positive ones.

My name is Johanna Perez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, CA who provides telehealth therapy for adults residing within California. My focus areas are anxiety, depression, relationship and communication issues, and adjustment to life stressors. I work closely with my clients and draw upon multiple therapy approaches to help them cope through their stressors and meet their needs. I have experience working with adults who have depression, anxiety, communication and relationship issues, adjustments to life stressors, trauma, cultural identity issues, and grief.

Hi there, I'm Chelsea! I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and have a School Counseling (Pupil Personnel Services) Credential. I provide mental health services in English and Spanish. I have assisted clients who struggle with grief, anxiety, trauma, depression, substance use, ADHD, suicidal behavior, and attachment disorders. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Person-Centered therapy, and a Humanistic paradigm to guide my treatment with Clients.

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.

I’m Jessica, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who is passionate about helping adults and adolescents cultivate a more fulfilling life and satisfying relationships. My primary goal is to help you increase your sense of safety, become a better version of yourself, and thrive in your relationships.

Hello! I'm Haley Morris. I am a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in a client-centered approach to therapy, taking each client and each session individually. I work with clients 18 years and older from all different backgrounds and circumstances. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, substance abuse, grief, and transition. I base my theoretical approach based off the clients' needs per session.

Jalee Carder is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with years of experience in different therapeutic settings. With specialties in Addiction, Grief-Recovery, Domestic Violence, Family Systems, Coupe's Therapy, Trauma, and Acute Psych, Jalee is able to work with a diverse population of clients to better understand themselves and have the knowledge to move forward in a positive direction in their lives. Jalee uses a variety of clinical techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused Therapy, Solution Focused, Psychodynamics, and Healthy Communication Skills.

Hello, my name is Maritza Valdez and I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with clients throughout California. I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief/loss, medical illnesses, caregiving challenges, and substance use/addiction. I focus on using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Hi there! My name is Michelle Gutierrez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As humans, we all go through obstacles and life-changing events. My goal is to provide a safe place where you feel supported without the fear of judgment. I provide psychotherapy with a client/centered approach, meaning that my work is a collaborative process where client's expressed goals are a guide for their treatment. I utilize a few approaches including psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Motivational Interviewing.

Hi, I am Alyson Bifano, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker with a strong commitment to providing compassionate and evidence-based therapy. My approach to therapy is client-centered, emphasizing a safe and supportive environment that allows individuals to explore their thoughts and emotions freely. I specialize in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues, tailoring my treatment plans to meet each client's unique needs and goals.

My name is Danielle Gersh, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I am a people person. I believe relationships help build trust and I would like to get to know you, so I can better understand what approach fits your needs. I believe different approaches are effective for different folks, since "one size" does not fit all. We can explore your feelings that are holding you back, patterns of behaviors that are not working well for you, and/or focus on how to move past an unexpected event. We will work together to better understand your needs.

With decades of experience and training, I know how to listen to your thoughts and feelings with empathy and care. I give psychological & social support for depression, anxiety, substance issues, Women's issues, relationship and job issues, or whatever is on your mind, using CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), depth psychotherapy, progressive muscle relaxation, breathwork, motivational interviewing and/or accurate, empathic understanding. Freud called psychotherapy, "the talking cure" because when you talk self-knowledge begins.

Taking the first step toward getting help is the hardest part and I understand that. I am the founder & clinical director of Daybreak Counseling Center. We are an elite & dedicated group of therapists. We focus on providing a safe and nonjudgemental environment in order to help you speak freely, share your story, ask questions, and face any issues that arise. In beginning this inquiry, today you are one step closer to finding answers and solutions. Whether you are feeling down, anxious, confused, have relationship issues, or just want to grow emotionally and learn more about yourself, therapy can help. Your mental health matters!

Are you sad and just don’t know how to get out of your “funk?” Do you avoid situations or people who make you uncomfortable? Do you try to communicate with your spouse/partner/parent/child but everything ends in a fight? Are you an adult living with a childhood or recent trauma? Depression, anxiety, stress, trauma…these are just some of the challenges many people face every day. You are not alone. The difference today is that YOU have taken the first step of seeking help. ~ ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS~

What is your path, your desires or even your stressors? Maybe it’s time for you to find out your inner strengths and unleash the greatness that is inside of you. We go through life with thoughts and beliefs that keep us stagnant and demotivated. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, marital issues, childhood trauma or other mental health issues? Maybe you’re in the winter years of your life and feel helpless, unneeded or a burden to your family. Well, if any of these things resonate with you, it’s about time to seek a therapist that can work alongside of you to reach your goals.

Dr. Diana Cho Kang is a licensed Psychologist and comes to Roots Through Recovery with a strong clinical background specializing in all levels of care in various settings. Dr. Kang has managed and developed several programs for both residential and outpatient programs. Most recently, she served as the Chief Clinical Officer for a nonprofit organization and has treated and overseen the clinical services for clients with substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders and personality disorders.

Therapy is an art, not a science. Since every person is a unique individual, therapy will vary depending on the persons involved. Hence, there can be no one approach to therapy which works for everyone. To facilitate change, different techniques may be used. However, the forging of a therapeutic alliance is essential for change. Research has shown that a successful outcome in therapy depends on this. In humanistic psychology, emphasis is placed on self-actualization. A propensity to self-actualize is presumed to exist in all persons. Karen Horney made the following analogy to illustrate this phenomenon.

My work includes helping clients know a sense of peace within, and increasing understanding about their sense of discontent, anxiety, or depression. This can show up in various ways, such as in relationship problems, anxiety, or old emotional pain. My style is to provide a safe place with a trauma-informed view to exploring client concerns in their path toward a life with a greater sense of wellness. Together we develop more healthy coping skills, ways of understanding troubled parts of the self, and methods to create a life of well-being and joy.

As a practicing clinician of over five years, I have honed my expertise in a range of therapeutic approaches including evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based interventions, as well as a trauma-informed care perspective. My overall approach to treatment integrates various therapeutic strategies to cater to the personal journey of each client and their unique reasons for seeking therapy. I treat a variety of disorders, including stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, adjustment disorders, and other mental health issues.