Therapists in Lakewood, CA
Emily Jane Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90805
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for over a decade. I take great pride in restoring hope and optimism in my clients, thus empowering them to improve their life as they see fit. I provide service that is in partnership with you as a client. I am committed to developing a consistent treatment plan that focuses on your specific goals and outcomes.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for over a decade. I take great pride in restoring hope and optimism in my clients, thus empowering them to improve their life as they see fit. I provide service that is in partnership with you as a client. I am committed to developing a consistent treatment plan that focuses on your specific goals and outcomes.
Colleen Mielke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90712
Colleen Mielke, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy depends on your situation and needs. In general, I would begin with attentive listening or empathy immersion before beginning our approach to your therapeutic needs. Usually, this approach begins with a psychodynamic approach and leads to a CBT approach to help you create the desired change you are looking for. Psychosocial, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive, substance abuse, dual-diagnosis, and psychotic disorders. CBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Existential Processing.
Colleen Mielke, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy depends on your situation and needs. In general, I would begin with attentive listening or empathy immersion before beginning our approach to your therapeutic needs. Usually, this approach begins with a psychodynamic approach and leads to a CBT approach to help you create the desired change you are looking for. Psychosocial, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive, substance abuse, dual-diagnosis, and psychotic disorders. CBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Existential Processing.
Krystal Handy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90712
I'm Krystal Handy, a Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy with 15 years of experience in mental health care. My foundation in multicultural studies and my past experience as a domestic violence legal advocate inform my current approach. I have worked with a wide range of people and clinical problems that keep people stuck. I have worked with men, women, and children who have survived traumatic experiences, along with couple and family relational problems, the transient population, and those with chronic medical problems. I am very committed to helping individuals, couples, and families live their best life now!
I'm Krystal Handy, a Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy with 15 years of experience in mental health care. My foundation in multicultural studies and my past experience as a domestic violence legal advocate inform my current approach. I have worked with a wide range of people and clinical problems that keep people stuck. I have worked with men, women, and children who have survived traumatic experiences, along with couple and family relational problems, the transient population, and those with chronic medical problems. I am very committed to helping individuals, couples, and families live their best life now!
Georgianna Olivieri
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90805
Hello, my name is Georgianna Olivieri. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Counselor specializing in the treatment of people with Substance Use Disorder. My collaborative therapeutic approach focuses on helping clients to identify and fuel the power of their unique strengths to manage and overcome mental health and substance use challenges. My treatment forte includes Suicidal Ideation, Anger Management, ADHD, Personality Disorders, Trauma, and Attachment Disorders. I have a diverse background working with clientele including people from 5 to 87 years old. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Hello, my name is Georgianna Olivieri. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Counselor specializing in the treatment of people with Substance Use Disorder. My collaborative therapeutic approach focuses on helping clients to identify and fuel the power of their unique strengths to manage and overcome mental health and substance use challenges. My treatment forte includes Suicidal Ideation, Anger Management, ADHD, Personality Disorders, Trauma, and Attachment Disorders. I have a diverse background working with clientele including people from 5 to 87 years old. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Elizabeth Row
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90805
I am licensed in California with 12 years of professional work experience. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. My therapeutic approach begins with being client-centered and strengths-based. I use different approaches and tailor each treatment according to each client's needs.
I am licensed in California with 12 years of professional work experience. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. My therapeutic approach begins with being client-centered and strengths-based. I use different approaches and tailor each treatment according to each client's needs.
Angela H Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90713
Waitlist for new clients
Not currently accepting new clients. At some point in our lives we can feel lost, sad, and/or anxious and could use an objective person to help us through. I work collaboratively to assist clients in gaining the coping and communication skills to improve their overall well-being and relationships. I offer both long-term and short-term evidence based treatment which is based off of a clients trauma history, wants, and needs. I believe in helping clients gain the insight and skills to be able to reach the goals we set at the onset of therapy, and to end confidently and able to handle life's stressors in a healthier way.
Not currently accepting new clients. At some point in our lives we can feel lost, sad, and/or anxious and could use an objective person to help us through. I work collaboratively to assist clients in gaining the coping and communication skills to improve their overall well-being and relationships. I offer both long-term and short-term evidence based treatment which is based off of a clients trauma history, wants, and needs. I believe in helping clients gain the insight and skills to be able to reach the goals we set at the onset of therapy, and to end confidently and able to handle life's stressors in a healthier way.
Nancy Wallin Espinoza
Counselor, LPCC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90713 (Online Only)
Do you ever wonder how your life might be different if you could learn to manage your anxiety or relationship issues? Or maybe you are experiencing a difficult life transition, or you just feel stuck. It's sometimes easier to assist others than to get help for yourself, but you deserve it!
Do you ever wonder how your life might be different if you could learn to manage your anxiety or relationship issues? Or maybe you are experiencing a difficult life transition, or you just feel stuck. It's sometimes easier to assist others than to get help for yourself, but you deserve it!
Mandy Kress
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90712
My name is Mandy Kress and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I focus on addressing stress and trauma of all kinds. My experience has provided me the opportunity to work with a very diverse population to include child, adolescents, adults, and military and veteran populations. I have experience providing individual, family, and group services. I believe all individuals are the experts on their personal experience and my tone when working with a client in exploratory.
My name is Mandy Kress and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I focus on addressing stress and trauma of all kinds. My experience has provided me the opportunity to work with a very diverse population to include child, adolescents, adults, and military and veteran populations. I have experience providing individual, family, and group services. I believe all individuals are the experts on their personal experience and my tone when working with a client in exploratory.
David Sparks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90712
My name is David Sparks, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Brainspotter based in Antioch, CA, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I primarily work with adults and adolescents, and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and addiction. I have an integrated approach, often utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and brainspotting to reduce symptoms and improve wellness.
My name is David Sparks, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Brainspotter based in Antioch, CA, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I primarily work with adults and adolescents, and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and addiction. I have an integrated approach, often utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and brainspotting to reduce symptoms and improve wellness.
Carin Chin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90713
Sometimes it can feel like all hope is lost. Whether you're facing chronic mental or physical health problems, difficult losses, or confusion about where to go next - I'll help you find hope and balance amidst life's obstacles.
Sometimes it can feel like all hope is lost. Whether you're facing chronic mental or physical health problems, difficult losses, or confusion about where to go next - I'll help you find hope and balance amidst life's obstacles.
Sara Helseth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90805
My name is Sara Helseth, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with pre-teens, adolescents, and young adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, life transitions, and serious mental illness. I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a strengths-based approach to help my clients face the challenges of life with the confidence and tools these therapies provide.
My name is Sara Helseth, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with pre-teens, adolescents, and young adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, life transitions, and serious mental illness. I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a strengths-based approach to help my clients face the challenges of life with the confidence and tools these therapies provide.
Kisha Bashkiharatee
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90712
Hi, I'm Kisha! I have my master's in clinical and School Counseling as well as a Ph.D. in Family Studies. I'm very dedicated to learning about my client's needs and providing the best support to them. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings, including mental health clinics, urgent care, foster family agencies, schools, colleges, and shelters. I've used both therapeutic techniques and the arts to bring wholeness to others. I believe in finding new ways to grow, and I'd be honored to be your therapist.
Hi, I'm Kisha! I have my master's in clinical and School Counseling as well as a Ph.D. in Family Studies. I'm very dedicated to learning about my client's needs and providing the best support to them. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings, including mental health clinics, urgent care, foster family agencies, schools, colleges, and shelters. I've used both therapeutic techniques and the arts to bring wholeness to others. I believe in finding new ways to grow, and I'd be honored to be your therapist.
Mayra A. Chavez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90713
I am interested in helping you reduce symptoms of distress. These symptoms often feel like being on the edge, sudden panic, running thoughts, sadness, worry, difficulty sleeping, or sleeping too much. It can also feel like feeling lost, misunderstood and easily distracted. My approach is to create an environment where you feel understood, seen, and heard. We can explore your struggles, feelings, thoughts, and guide you to examine your experiences with the goal of improving your quality of life.
I am interested in helping you reduce symptoms of distress. These symptoms often feel like being on the edge, sudden panic, running thoughts, sadness, worry, difficulty sleeping, or sleeping too much. It can also feel like feeling lost, misunderstood and easily distracted. My approach is to create an environment where you feel understood, seen, and heard. We can explore your struggles, feelings, thoughts, and guide you to examine your experiences with the goal of improving your quality of life.
Tiffany Manilla
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90805
Hello! My name is Tiffany Manilla. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have 9 years of experience in the therapy field, working with patients from all walks of life. My clinical experience includes working in an inpatient substance abuse recovery program for women, during which time I provided individual, group, and family counseling. In addition, I worked in a school-based setting for 4 years, providing mental health counseling to students with physical and mental disabilities. The patients ranged from school-aged to young adults, with predominately young adults on my caseload.
Hello! My name is Tiffany Manilla. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have 9 years of experience in the therapy field, working with patients from all walks of life. My clinical experience includes working in an inpatient substance abuse recovery program for women, during which time I provided individual, group, and family counseling. In addition, I worked in a school-based setting for 4 years, providing mental health counseling to students with physical and mental disabilities. The patients ranged from school-aged to young adults, with predominately young adults on my caseload.
Brent Batter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90712
Hi, I'm Brent Batter, LMFT. I am passionate about helping others and I have a diverse blend of experience providing compassionate care with many different client groups. I look forward to helping you gain clarity in life and excel in the goals that you have for yourself. My lifelong passion is for people and believe we all have an intrinsic desire to move toward health and happiness. I would be honored to work with you as we discover your path forward.
Hi, I'm Brent Batter, LMFT. I am passionate about helping others and I have a diverse blend of experience providing compassionate care with many different client groups. I look forward to helping you gain clarity in life and excel in the goals that you have for yourself. My lifelong passion is for people and believe we all have an intrinsic desire to move toward health and happiness. I would be honored to work with you as we discover your path forward.
Stacey L. Prothro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90714
My specialty is anxiety, depression, grief and loss, PTSD. I am also a Narcissistic Abuse survivor/thriver who is certified in domestic violence and specialize in serving victims/survivors in trauma recovery. Life presents with many challenges and I am a compassionate and trustworthy therapist who will help you get on the path to healing and recovery - mind, body, and spirit. I am here for you.
My specialty is anxiety, depression, grief and loss, PTSD. I am also a Narcissistic Abuse survivor/thriver who is certified in domestic violence and specialize in serving victims/survivors in trauma recovery. Life presents with many challenges and I am a compassionate and trustworthy therapist who will help you get on the path to healing and recovery - mind, body, and spirit. I am here for you.
Harris Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90712
Choosing the right therapist is a fundamental part of not only ensuring your therapeutic needs are met but also lays the foundation so that you are able to achieve your goals of obtaining a more balanced emotional state of being. I believe in assisting my clients in identifying their goals, while exploring healthy strategies they can utilize in achieving these goals. Personal growth and happiness is a goal that is unique to each individual and utilizing multiple strategies assist clients in obtaining a healthier sense of self through awareness and insight.
Choosing the right therapist is a fundamental part of not only ensuring your therapeutic needs are met but also lays the foundation so that you are able to achieve your goals of obtaining a more balanced emotional state of being. I believe in assisting my clients in identifying their goals, while exploring healthy strategies they can utilize in achieving these goals. Personal growth and happiness is a goal that is unique to each individual and utilizing multiple strategies assist clients in obtaining a healthier sense of self through awareness and insight.
February Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90713
Client's often first come to see me when encountering struggles with depression, anxiety, and/or relationship problems. I have extensive experience helping children, adolescents, and adults; and am not afraid to get in the arena with you as we work through what is causing pain! It is my goal to come alongside you as we loosen the strongholds that keep you from experiencing seasons of wholehearted joy and peace once again!
Client's often first come to see me when encountering struggles with depression, anxiety, and/or relationship problems. I have extensive experience helping children, adolescents, and adults; and am not afraid to get in the arena with you as we work through what is causing pain! It is my goal to come alongside you as we loosen the strongholds that keep you from experiencing seasons of wholehearted joy and peace once again!
Ashley Kretzschmar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90712
Welcome! I help my clients find hope and purpose, resolve current emotional struggles, and create an abundant, thriving life. Anxiety, depression, marital distress and disconnection; worries, confusion, exhaustion, hopelessness...these are a few of the concerns that bring clients into my office. Together, we can understand these problems and find solutions to create a life of joy and meaning. My training has been in mood disorders, marital therapy, substance use and codependency, and trauma. I love helping clients reach their goals - great mental health, successful relationships, healthy boundaries, you name it!
Welcome! I help my clients find hope and purpose, resolve current emotional struggles, and create an abundant, thriving life. Anxiety, depression, marital distress and disconnection; worries, confusion, exhaustion, hopelessness...these are a few of the concerns that bring clients into my office. Together, we can understand these problems and find solutions to create a life of joy and meaning. My training has been in mood disorders, marital therapy, substance use and codependency, and trauma. I love helping clients reach their goals - great mental health, successful relationships, healthy boundaries, you name it!
Personal Light Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90711 (Online Only)
My therapy sessions are conducted over the phone! It is so easy to get stuck in our past or lost in the future and we forget to be mindful of what is going on in the present. Our past can shape who we are and how we perceive our lives today and this can easily get us caught up in a vicious cycle of various emotional and mental struggles. The importance of rebuilding a relationship with ourselves is a critical component in life and can provide a different outlook to mood, behavioral and personality disorders. Let us never underestimate the power that we hold within ourselves!
My therapy sessions are conducted over the phone! It is so easy to get stuck in our past or lost in the future and we forget to be mindful of what is going on in the present. Our past can shape who we are and how we perceive our lives today and this can easily get us caught up in a vicious cycle of various emotional and mental struggles. The importance of rebuilding a relationship with ourselves is a critical component in life and can provide a different outlook to mood, behavioral and personality disorders. Let us never underestimate the power that we hold within ourselves!
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Motivational Interviewing Therapists
How does motivational interviewing work?
Motivational interviewing aims to uncover a person’s internal motivation to change their life. Toward this end, the therapist listens, empathizes, and collaborates with the client based on their perspective; the therapist doesn’t adhere to a predetermined plan for change or impose their viewpoint on the client. Discovering an individual’s most important reasons for change, and guiding them to achieve those changes, can empower people to shift from ambivalence to action.
Is motivational interviewing evidence-based?
Yes, research shows that motivational interviewing can help treat alcohol and substance use — and in different ways such as reducing drinking, reducing resistance, and increasing the likelihood of staying in treatment. Motivational interviewing has also been shown to help people lose weight, adhere to medication regimens, improve diet for those with Type II diabetes, and improve healthy behaviors in children.
How long does motivational interviewing last?
Motivational interviewing is a short-term therapy that can last just one or two sessions. In some cases, motivational interviewing may be used in conjunction with longer-term therapies, but for most people, motivational interviewing is a brief intervention that aims to help patients understand their personal, specific, and internal reasons for changing their life.
What differentiates motivational interviewing from person-centered therapy?
In person-centered therapy, the individual is in the driver’s seat of the treatment process, creating space for them to trust their instincts and arrive at their own solutions. The two approaches are similar because motivational interviewing is also client-centered; however, person-centered therapy is more open-ended while motivational interviewing is somewhat more structured; the goal is to change, and the therapist helps the client specifically discover their internal motivations to modify their behavior.