Therapists in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

As a compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in child, adolescent, and teen therapy, my goal is to help clients realize how resilient and powerful they truly are, equipping them with skills necessary to address life's challenges, while celebrating their milestones and successes.

I believe all of us must face different challenges in life. My role as a therapist is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can express your true feelings and learn more about yourself. Having a safe place to explore and express your confusion or despair can be the first step to healing and growth. I can assist you in resolving your past pain in an effort to promote insight and healing. In an environment of warmth and genuineness, I will affirm your strengths and challenge you to use them.

With over 20 years of clinical experience, I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with a variety of issues at all stages of development. Stress, anxiety, depression, and grief can be difficult to manage for anyone, and can be exacerbated by life circumstances. Relationship issues and family stressors can also be precipitants for increased difficulties for individuals. Personalities and abilities differ-from athletes to artists- having unique needs. Parents dealing with children with ADHD, twice gifted, learning disorders, or autism face very specific interactional challenges, impacting all areas of their life.

I am a licensed psychotherapist in California. I have experience helping individuals, couples, and families with various relationship difficulties, life transitions, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, trauma, and loss. I use DBT, CBT, IFS, and ACT approaches as well as somatic and mindfulness exercises to increase awareness, create adaptive patterns, and improve interpersonal skills. I am also a registered yoga instructor and meditation teacher and integrate movement and meditation to increase presence with mind, body, and core essence when applicable.

I am a licensed psychotherapist in California. I have experience working with individuals contending with stress, anxiety, depression, hopelessness, women's issues, problematic relationships, parenting, grief and loss, life transitions, and end of life issues. My personal approach is warm, open, non-judgmental, and I am committed to providing a safe environment where you can freely explore your interests, determine your goals, realize your strengths and resources, grow into your most authentic self, and lead a more fulfilling, joyful life.

Finding a psychotherapist you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings with can seem like a great challenge. As you search, it is helpful to be mindful of what is bringing you to therapy and what you are wanting from a therapist. When you find someone you think you may be able to bond with, you can talk with them about what you are looking for and if you don't know, ask them how they envision working with you. As a psychologist with over 30 years of experience, I believe that meeting the client where they are is the key to creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to change.

Taking the First Step is the Hardest...it is also the Most COURAGEOUS. I provide Counseling, Anger Management & Parenting. I work with adults, children, individuals, couples & families. I help those having difficulties in life to improve relationships & communication and to deal with STRESS, ANGER, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, GRIEF and LOSS in healthy ways. I can help change negative thinking and unhealthy behavior, improve self-esteem AND move past TRAUMA.

Alliance Family Counseling Services is led by Amber Robison, LCSW. I have over 19 years experience as a clinical therapist providing therapy to adults, couples, families, children, and adolescents. I am a solution-focused therapist and my therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical strategies to help clients/families effectively address personal life challenges. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual/family to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth to cope with the challenges faced.

Hello and welcome! My name is Melissa Pedersen and I am a local therapist in the San Pedro area. The goal of my team is to provide all clients with a comfortable, confidential, and non-judgmental setting where concerns can be explored and addressed. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is an effective treatment for depression, anxiety, and other issues.

I have extensive experience in helping clients overcome all forms of anxiety, including panic, obsessive-compulsive disorders, past trauma and abuse, and the depression that can often result. I am also passionate about working with individuals and couples to help resolve relational challenges and navigate issues related to life and career transitions. Additional areas of specialization include infidelity, grief/loss, chronic illness, and spiritual concerns. I offer an accepting environment in which you can feel known, understood, and honored for the unique person you were created to be individually and in relationship with others.

Starting therapy can feel daunting, so it's important you feel a comfortable connection with a therapist. Maybe you're here because you need resolution or support. Whether you know exactly what the issue is - anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, grief, codependency - or you're not quite sure what's bothering you, I am deeply committed to therapy being a collaborative process aimed at finding what helps. My clients tell me they appreciate how engaged and direct I am, but also how I use humor, compassion and patience in our work. My intention is to create an environment where you feel safe to explore and my goal is for you to feel relief.

Life can be full of challenges, loss, and anxiety. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment where healing can occur, and you and your loved ones can become your best selves. I work with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, depression, assertiveness, social skills, ADHD, selective mutism, academic problems, grief and loss, divorce, and relationship issues.

I offer professional focus on balancing life during COVID, anxiety, depression, anger management, difficulty functioning, domestic violence, trauma, history of sexual and physical abuse, guilt and shame, family addictions and codependence, self-harm, grief and loss, multi-generational family reconciliation, phase of life transitions, multi-cultural issues, parenting skills, and forgiveness. Individual, couple and family sessions are available. My approach to therapy embraces the premise that people are inherently worthy and share a common, basic need to feel heard and validated in their relationships.

If you're struggling with marital/relationship problems, addiction issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or a traumatic experience(s), I'm here to help. I also provide therapy for those having difficulty coping with a crisis, a stressful life transition, or a painful loss due to a break-up, divorce, or death. As a psychologist, I embrace the traditional values of developing a comfortable and trusting relationship with clients. The relationship I build is my priority and the primary means to help you feel better. Together, we'll help you develop greater self-awareness and a healthier relationship with yourself and others.

Are you stuck in the past or reaching aimlessly for the future? Therapy provided by an experienced compassionate psychologist can help you to make lasting positive changes in your life. I have helped many clients to resolve their past issues so that they can focus more on the present moment and live more fully. I have successfully worked with people from all walks of life, including adult individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents. Together we will move toward greater self-understanding, insight and self-confidence. So here's to a new you in 2014!

Have you spent time in traditional talk therapy and still feel stuck? Are you repeating old negative patterns in your life that you want to change? Choosing toxic relationships, career challenges, weight loss, the list is endless. You may consciously understand the root cause of many of your problems, yet aren't thinking, feeling and behaving the way you desire. Our subconscious old limiting belief systems take charge much of the time. I provide Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching, and have 20 years of experience as a talk therapist. I'm confident I will help you overcome any problems you're having using this powerful combination.

Some people struggle with preconceived ideas about what therapy is. I see therapy as a good place to take difficult life experiences, transitions and "stuff" we struggle with. If you are stuck in your life, suffering and experiencing a significant loss, if a relationship is troubling, if your anxiety is getting the best of you, if your depression has got you paralyzed ...then seeking relief with therapy is a good way of taking care of yourself. I also specialize in Psychedelic integration work helping people integrate what comes up into their daily lives.

Making the decision to seek therapy can be difficult, whether it is for yourself, your child or a family member who is in need of support. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but strength to decide to change and be in charge of your own transformation, whatever that may be. I integrate the use of clinical Art Therapy to aid a client’s process and externalize challenges they may have, including issues of trauma, eating disorders, self-harm, grief and loss, medical trauma and major life transitions. I am dedicated to having clients feel empowered and to identify their strengths with self-acceptance and the healing process.

I'm passionate about working with and empowering young adults and adolescents. One of my favorite things about working with these populations is supporting them through their transition into adulthood. I believe that becoming the person you are and hope to be means addressing your anxieties and insecurities along with making connections between your past and present. It can also mean processing traumas and talking about difficult topics. I promise to support you every step of the way because I know it is a privilege to witness a client's healing and personal growth.