Multicultural Therapists in Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA

Are you experiencing challenges in dealing with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences? Do you struggle with effective communication and setting boundaries in your relationships with others? Life often presents obstacles and difficulties that might lead to these difficulties without proper tools, resources, and guidance. I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to help you manage symptoms and promote healing and growth. With a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each client and their lived experiences, I foster a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic environment.

Hello, my name is Jason Nerio, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to providing mental health services is by first creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment while working through your journey of healing, and growth. I have experience working with a wide range of clients and families, all with different needs and presenting problems including trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral/emotional disturbance, family conflict, life transitions, among many others. While providing mental health services I most often utilize Client-Centered, Eclectic, Multicultural, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

I enjoy working with clients from different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and incorporating those facets into a more holistic approach to therapy. I have extensive experience using evidence-based treatments to address depression, anxiety, trauma and substance disorders.

Hello and welcome, my name is Jason Blanton. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Southern California and work with clients via telehealth. I specialize in working with those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and problems with addiction. I also specialize in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. My goal is to help clients nurture the best version of themselves in order to live a more productive and peaceful life. Sometimes we become stuck in the stress of day-to-day living, but with the right tools, we can move forward in life with higher levels of grace and dignity.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of professional experience. My practice as a psychotherapist is in behavioral health counseling, shame resilience theory, and complimented by key concepts and principles of solution focused therapy, positive psychology, mindfulness, and self compassion. I am a certified Daring Way (tm), (CDWF-Facilitator) LLC, a psycho-educational curriculum based on the research of Dr. Brene Brown. I work primarily with adults and those who want to achieve their best performances while striving for an enhanced quality of life. I am also a Certified Neurodiverse Couples Coach

You are worthy of experiencing a healing space that is safe for you to express your full self and explore your emotions and vulnerabilities. I look to create an empowering space for all the clients I work with, one that begins with the understanding that you are the expert on your own experience. I am here to provide nonjudgmental support along the way that honors all of your intersecting identities. I offer therapy with a social justice framework that includes a lens for the experiences of the BIPOC community and affirming care for the LGBTQ+ community.

I value building a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship and working collaboratively to build a life that is worth living. In our sessions I focus on finding a balance of communicating acceptance, so your struggles can be heard, while looking at ways to improve your life for the future. I help you connect to your values and define behaviors that will get you on a path that increases your sense of self-worth. I am highly committed to the evidence-based practice of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), practicing clinically for 10 years and applying it in my own life concurrently.

My focus is to help individuals and families heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues. As the therapeutic area of concern is introduced, we can begin to work together in developing empowerment of self as we set up together healthy and achievable goals. I aim to establish include compassion, good communication and trust. In our relationship then I will work alongside you to develop your own coping tools. My approach is a person-centered (positive type) direction to further your strengths and resilience which is tailored towards your specific goals and needs.

Dr. Anita Herrera-Hamilton is a board-certified NEUROpsychologist and Associate Professor at CHLA & USC Keck School of Medicine. She specializes in NEUROpsychological & psychoEDUCATional evaluations of children, adolescents & adults, including seniors. Specialties include: concussion, traumatic brain injury, dementia & medical conditions affecting brain functioning. As a psychoTHERAPIst & certified YOGA instructor, Dr. Herrera-Hamilton works exclusively with elite and Division I athletes, coaches, and parents, targeting both the central and peripheral nervous system via somatic, mindful, and talk therapy to enhance performance.

I am passionate about working with BIPOC young adults in academia/ higher education or navigating transitioning into the workplace. I love working with new mothers who are adjusting to the whirlwind of emotions and life changes that accompany motherhood. I am dedicated to providing support to individuals struggling with relationship loss or bereavement. NOW Booking via Headspace! Please click my "website" button to schedule your own appointment today!

Located in Long Beach, CA, DBT Center of Long Beach was founded to provide a compassionate, welcoming and supportive environment for individuals seeking treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), anxiety, depression, self-harm, substance abuse and suicidal ideation through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.

Mental health challenges are due to the aftereffects of traumatic experiences. Trauma can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth. I specialize in trauma therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction. All these disorders can look different from person to person, and that is where our therapeutic journey of empowerment and self-exploration begins. I concentrate on creating a safe space of growth and self-discovery through unconditional positive regard, emotional regulation, and guided activities.

Throughout our lives, we all have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.

Has trauma, anxiety, or depression interfered with the potential to become the best version of yourself? We often feel defined by traumatic or emotionally difficult experiences that often leave us feeling stuck in place rather than moving forward towards our goals. I’m here to provide a safe, affirming space for you to develop an understanding of yourself to overcome past experiences or fears that define you. Our work together will be met with unconditional acceptance, creative approaches, and the utmost compassion.

At a crossroads? Feeling stuck? Let’s identify the underlying concerns that derailed you from living in your purpose. You will feel heard, supported and self empowered to follow your own purpose.

Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship/family issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.

It is not uncommon to feel lost at different points in life. Life can be complicated: Family dynamics, career fulfillment, managing multiple responsibilities, understanding your partner, overwhelmed from transitions, making sense of the past. I believe that together we can process your experiences which can lead to a meaningful life and personal growth. It's a huge step attending therapy and I welcome you into this space with sensitivity and compassion. I am a Latinx therapist dedicated to working with adults. I am licensed in Oregon (T1596) and California (111592). I am currently seeing clients for individual therapy.

Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma? Do you have a hard time communicating and setting boundaries with others? Life is full of obstacles and hardships that may be difficult to overcome without the right tools, resources, and, guidance leading to the manifestation of these symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and adolescents using a Psychodynamic approach to explore unconscious thoughts and behaviors. In doing this, we are able to collaboratively recognize old ineffective patterns and process unresolved feelings and trauma.