Have you ever felt like the stresses in your life were overwhelming? Do you sometimes feel unprepared to deal with the demands of parenting? Are there challenges or conflicts within your family? Are complex changes in your life confusing you about what to do? Are you searching for understanding, some new tools or some new ways to create more peacefulness in your life?

I love the work I do as a psychotherapist. I see myself as a healer and guide. With you as my client, we navigate the challenges and perhaps, traumas of your past. Being guided through the changes you want to make, I offer empathy and compassion, knowing that self-exploration that leads to desired change can be a challenge, and sometimes the challenge becomes too great to want to continue. It is a given that I listen with in the moment “presence”, and I believe that this “presence” is the key to healing and growth. I welcome the opportunity to work with you as your guide and co-healer on your path of growth, healing and change.

Are life's struggles and difficulties interfering or holding you back from being the person you want to be. If so, join me in seeking perspective and solutions to the obstacles in your life. Throughout my pre-license training and post licensure practice I have worked along side individuals who experienced anxiety, depression, and/or relationship difficulties, as well as victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence. I specialize in helping those who struggle with addiction and/or anger issues, which often have undertones of anxiety, depression, or trauma sustaining the problem.

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Are you worried, frustrated, or just plain disappointed with certain situations in your life? Perhaps your issues are current, or maybe they have been resurfacing, year after year, with no resolution. Seeking help is a big step, but it's a step in the right direction. In therapy, my clients learn to consider all aspects of their functioning as human beings (biological, emotional, psychological, spiritual, etc.). As your therapist, I will help you develop a plan for working through the past or current situations that are hindering your progress in life, so that you can begin to function more effectively.

Clients who work with me are motivated to have fuller lives, by going deeper into their emotional reality. Therapy consists of dealing with childhood wounds, repairing current conflicts with family, friends and colleagues, and focusing on how best to meet personal goals. Also, follow https://beacons.ai/lindavermeulen for my socials.

I grew up in Southern California and received my BA from California State University, San Marcos in Sociology and Liberal Arts. I obtained my MSW from the University of Southern California in 2002 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2008. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings. My experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families. I have a strong foundation in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and substance use disorders.

It's hard to go it alone with painful feelings of confusion, guilt, sadness, anxiety or despair. I help you access and unravel internal knots related to work or school performance, conflictual relationships, gender and sexuality, addictive behaviors, struggles with self-care and body image, or a family history troubled by dysfunction, divorce, addiction, mental illness, abuse, unresolved conflict or estrangement from loved ones.

Change is the constant certainty in life. I am here to collaborate with you in gaining autonomy in dealing with any difficult change in your life. If you are reading this right now, I respect your courage and wisdom in seeking guidance in dealing with that struggle that is challenging you. I will support you from your perspective and I am confident as we effectively collaborate in honing a tailored therapeutic process, you will begin to gain solace and understanding.

“Life is difficult.” This is likely the reason you are considering therapy. That statement is also the first three words in one of my favorite books, The Road Less Traveled. Our life’s journey can be filled with many personal, professional and relational difficulties, so it’s important to know that you don’t have to go it alone. I offer services for individuals, couples, families and youth ages 16-18, with special emphasis on developmental issues that tend to keep you stuck in your journey.

YOUR LIFE'S NOT WORKING THE WAY YOU'D LIKE? Find out why, and we can change it together. Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, addictions (substances or behaviors), or infidelities? Want to stay together, but your marriage is rocky? Communication problems or behavior problems disrupting your relationship? DON'T LET OLD PATTERNS GET IN YOUR WAY. Visit my website for more information: http://www.DrCarlShubs.com. NEW BOOK: Traumatic Experiences of Normal Development.

Therapy is a rewarding and transformative experience when one feels safe, supported, and challenged. Whether you are struggling, questioning, or exploring, I want to assist you on this portion of your journey. I have over a 15 years of experience within the field of psychology and have been licensed as a LMFT since 2013. I specialize in addiction, mood disorders, dual diagnoses, relationship difficulties, LGBTQ+ issues, trauma and dysfunctional families. You will experience individualized treatment to promote growth, change, and healing. I utilize solution focused, strength-based, and psychodynamic approaches in treatment.

People face tremendous challenges. From trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance overuse, to the struggles with life issues such as employment, illness, and caring for children and elderly parents. We all need help from time to time.

OUT BEYOND THE IDEA OF WRONGDOING AND RIGHT DOING IS A FIELD; I'LL MEET YOU THERE." -RUMI- I believe therapy is a journey that is best experienced through a relationship that encourages honesty and self-reflection. Taking the leap to start this journey can be difficult. But guess what? You are here, reading this, which is the first step to uncovering what may be causing distress at this time. I applaud you for being here!

Need to improve your relationship with your children right now without bribes or stress? Do you and your partner argue over parenting styles? I've helped families raise thousands of children. There is nothing I haven't seen. I work with YOU to give you easy, proven tools. You need to be focused on your career: your job has its own stress points. Wouldn't it be nice to come home to calm? I can help that happen. Today can be different. Start now with my free 5 step guide to Happy Parenting. Try one of the tools today.

You are unique and complex. Each one of us comes with our own personal challenges, triumphs, fears and passions. I am eager to learn all these important things about you, so I can support you in the right way. We will uncover what is serving you well and what is blocking you from reaching your goals or having the things you desire in your life. I will help you explore your inner motivations, thoughts, and feelings and learn how they impact your mood, behaviors, and interactions. Equipped with new insight about yourself, you will be able to push aside the barriers in your way and realize your true potential.

My focus is on deepening my patients' understanding of their own behaviors, improving their communication and coping skills, increasing confidence and self-image, and moving toward a healthier and more satisfying level of functioning. I am fluent in both English and Farsi.

I believe that a SHIFT is waiting to happen! Your Purpose, Your Life’s Meaning is yours to declare and fully Embody.

Being an immigrant myself, I work extensively with immigrants and their families, as well as families of mixed racial/cultural backgrounds. I am a strong advocate for under-served, underrepresented groups, and for victims of social injustice and domestic violence.