Humanistic Therapists in 92887

Having started out with a career in family law, I have built my clinical career around giving hope to broken families. In helping family's with struggling teens I am the Inspired Resolutions specialist in helping the younger children who are often affected by issues in the home. I have had the experience consulting with elementary, middle & high school's giving me insight into helping families navigate their children's school system. I have become experienced in navigating mental health in the legal system with experience in family reunification and Drug Court Lead Therapist & currently Lead LMFT with Hoag chemical dependency unit.

Do you desire to overcome obstacles and reach your goals this season? Let's remove the roadblocks to your happiness. I welcome working together to find the best solutions for unresolved issues, relationship dysfunction and stressors so that you can lead a happier, healthier and more productive life! Often what is needed is an unbiased ear, who will listen without judgment to thoughts, feelings, or fears and work with you to gain healthy insights and create the positive changes you desire. I am committed to providing quality counseling to individuals, couples and families. Today is the day to get unstuck and redefine your life!

The most central ideas in my work are that we all have the ability to change and grow if provided with the right tools and insight. My general goals in treatment are to assist you in what you want. I am attentive and responsive to my client's needs and goals. I see myself as your instrument to assist you in obtaining your goals, whatever those may be. I provide the mental and emotional tools and resources, provide you with support, and guide you.

Sometimes “unfinished business” from the past can cause great challenges in one’s life. You could struggle with anxiety, sadness, irritability, hurt, loss, or anger. This, so often, feels heavy and overshadows a person’s daily functioning. You could also notice negative patterns or behaviors in your relationships. Taking the time to look at what contributes to the challenges can cause a positive change in your life, so that you can function without difficulty, be more at peace, and feel more joy.

The type of therapy I do is called existential and person-centered. I believe in unconditional positive regard and that all people are entitled to respect, care, empathy, and to seek what is in their best interest as a human being. My approach to therapy is that we all have the ability to change and grow if provided with the right tools and insight. Treatment goals assist you in what you want and I am an instrument to assist you in obtaining your goals whatever those may be. Trauma, Addiction, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues are my specialty.

Is your teenager talking about things like wanting to harm themselves or end their life? Is your teenager demonstrating signs of depression or unmanageable anxiety and you don’t know how to help? As a parent who loves their child deeply, I can only imagine how hard it is to watch your child go through this. I find that the pressures placed on teenagers in today’s environment are overwhelming.

I am interested in working with individuals couples and families who are facing changes in relationships. The first signs of depression and/or anxiety may be the need to work through unresolved issues. I have a special interest in the process of working through our personal "meaning in life" and how we recreate and grow with conflict and the resolution of conflict.

If you have difficulties in your relationship, now is the time to restore and to heal it. Whether it is your spouse, partner, friend, adult child, or parent, make the first step toward closeness, understanding, and connection. Join me as we will journey together from frustration, isolation, and despair to love, care, and safety utilizing the evidence-based Emotionally Focused Therapy process for relationship distress recovery. Don't spend another day wondering if your relationship can be better. Yes, it can! You can be happier, feel safe, and connected to the person you love.

Mental health is an integral part of our overall wellbeing that too often goes overlooked until we find that it cannot be ignored anymore. Our bodies and minds have special ways to clue us in to the need for change. This can include negative relationship patterns, constant states of low mood, physical complaints, feelings of anxiety and depression, feeling stuck or blocked from pursuing goals or even just a general sense of feeling off. Together we will determine what is standing in the way of you reaching your desired goals or from living out your perception of a full life.

Thank you for reaching out. I believe the core foundation for moving forward is taking that first step physically and mentally. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Masters in Guidance & Counseling and an enormous passion to be there for others. I'm experienced in working with adults and teens covering a variety of issues relating to stress, life losses, anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions. My specialty is grief/loss therapy which includes the loss of a loved one, divorce, infertility, relocation, loss of a relationship and the emotional effects these situations can have on the individual and family.

CALL if you have a PPO insurance plan! I will teach you how to utilize it to get reimbursed for a provider of your choice! I provide warm, empathetic, and effective care to individuals, couples, and families using some of the best, scientifically validated methods available. My goal is to help you find quick relief while developing the kinds of solutions that have long term, positive results. Because everyone is different, I customize treatment to the specific needs of each person and I go at the client's desired pace.

Welcome to your transformative journey with me, a seasoned therapist dedicated to guiding women, men, and couples through the intricacies of life transitions and mental health challenges. Are you grappling with uncertainty, emotional burdens like grief or anxiety, or seeking to deepen your relationships and personal growth? My practice is your haven for exploring these challenges, offering a clear path to greater well-being. Together, we'll embark on a collaborative journey, empowering you to make decisions that foster a life of happiness, fulfillment, and profound self-awareness. Let's take this pivotal step together.