Narrative Therapists in 94513
As a therapist my approach is electic with a touch of narrative, solution focused, cognitive behavioral, DBT, and trauma focused.
Hi, I’m Janice Valdez and I am a Licensed Marriage Family therapist. My career began providing services to individuals who suffer from addiction. For the last three years I have provided individual therapy to clients of all ages with an array of different issues including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, abuse, and more.
As a therapist my approach is electic with a touch of narrative, solution focused, cognitive behavioral, DBT, and trauma focused.
Hi, I’m Janice Valdez and I am a Licensed Marriage Family therapist. My career began providing services to individuals who suffer from addiction. For the last three years I have provided individual therapy to clients of all ages with an array of different issues including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, abuse, and more.
Let's create a new narrative of hope and resiliency together.
I work with adult individuals, couples and families to help you cope with not only life's daily struggles, but also provide support for crisis, traumas, challenging life transitions and relationship issues. I combine narrative and somatic therapies, as well as EMDR (trauma work), to help you decrease anxiety and depression, manage stress, cope with challenges and enhance your creativity and productivity. My approach is very conversational, interactive and solution- based. In contrast to heavy analysis, I strive to uncover and cultivate my client's strengths, abilities and values to help them overcome their problems.
Let's create a new narrative of hope and resiliency together.
I work with adult individuals, couples and families to help you cope with not only life's daily struggles, but also provide support for crisis, traumas, challenging life transitions and relationship issues. I combine narrative and somatic therapies, as well as EMDR (trauma work), to help you decrease anxiety and depression, manage stress, cope with challenges and enhance your creativity and productivity. My approach is very conversational, interactive and solution- based. In contrast to heavy analysis, I strive to uncover and cultivate my client's strengths, abilities and values to help them overcome their problems.
Queen Adu-Poku At Royal Emotional Care Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
I use several treatment modalities: EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, and Psychodynamic therapy.
Are you in need of support, empathy, understanding, patience, and the need to make changes? Life is so uncertain with so many struggles, difficulties and pain. Life is also full of opportunity, beauty, joy and love. Sometimes help is needed to develop coping skills to deal with life's challenges and to embrace your place of peace. Every individual is unique and has the power of choice. Finding the balance between the duality of life is worth the time and effort to enjoy an inner peace. If you are looking for help to find your balance in life and making positive choices, please contact us at Royal Emotional Care
I use several treatment modalities: EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, and Psychodynamic therapy.
Are you in need of support, empathy, understanding, patience, and the need to make changes? Life is so uncertain with so many struggles, difficulties and pain. Life is also full of opportunity, beauty, joy and love. Sometimes help is needed to develop coping skills to deal with life's challenges and to embrace your place of peace. Every individual is unique and has the power of choice. Finding the balance between the duality of life is worth the time and effort to enjoy an inner peace. If you are looking for help to find your balance in life and making positive choices, please contact us at Royal Emotional Care
Kane Phelps
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
My approach is Narrative (post modern) and Solution Focused.
I'm passionate about helping men transform life's difficulties into opportunities. Anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life transitions are issues within my scope of expertise. After more than 35 years of working with individuals and families and more than 49 years of a deeply rewarding marriage and family life, I continue to love the process of helping adults of all ages cross the threshold towards an authentic and deeply satisfying life.
My approach is Narrative (post modern) and Solution Focused.
I'm passionate about helping men transform life's difficulties into opportunities. Anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life transitions are issues within my scope of expertise. After more than 35 years of working with individuals and families and more than 49 years of a deeply rewarding marriage and family life, I continue to love the process of helping adults of all ages cross the threshold towards an authentic and deeply satisfying life.
Miryam Saidian
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
I believe the most important relationship we have is with ourselves and I work from an integrated approach including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Attachment theory to explore the client’s core beliefs and rewrite harmful narratives that have formed in childhood or adulthood to facilitate increased self-esteem and confidence.
At times, we may face challenges which can leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, and alone. I'll meet you where you are and highlight your strengths as we work together to identify patterns or behaviors that aren't serving you. I understand that everyone’s therapeutic journey is different and offer personalized care and coaching as you pursue your therapeutic goals. I work well with individuals who seek to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression and learn healthy coping mechanisms in aiming to foster personal growth. I am also passionate about working with individuals who seek to develop healthier romantic relationships.
I believe the most important relationship we have is with ourselves and I work from an integrated approach including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Attachment theory to explore the client’s core beliefs and rewrite harmful narratives that have formed in childhood or adulthood to facilitate increased self-esteem and confidence.
At times, we may face challenges which can leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, and alone. I'll meet you where you are and highlight your strengths as we work together to identify patterns or behaviors that aren't serving you. I understand that everyone’s therapeutic journey is different and offer personalized care and coaching as you pursue your therapeutic goals. I work well with individuals who seek to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression and learn healthy coping mechanisms in aiming to foster personal growth. I am also passionate about working with individuals who seek to develop healthier romantic relationships.
Leilani Nguyen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
For individuals, I integrate different theories to explore your narrative and address the concerns you bring into therapy.
I am a Vietnamese American therapist that has a passion for working with couples and individuals. Navigating relationships can be hard! If you are a couple or an individual in a relationship with multiple cultural backgrounds you may even have additional challenges. Some of these challenges can include different values and beliefs, frequent misunderstandings, and missed opportunities for connection. Sometimes we can naturally fall into patterns of unhelpful communication. In my work with couples, I hope to support you both in feeling safe in opening up about your needs and being open to feeling heard and understood by one another.
For individuals, I integrate different theories to explore your narrative and address the concerns you bring into therapy.
I am a Vietnamese American therapist that has a passion for working with couples and individuals. Navigating relationships can be hard! If you are a couple or an individual in a relationship with multiple cultural backgrounds you may even have additional challenges. Some of these challenges can include different values and beliefs, frequent misunderstandings, and missed opportunities for connection. Sometimes we can naturally fall into patterns of unhelpful communication. In my work with couples, I hope to support you both in feeling safe in opening up about your needs and being open to feeling heard and understood by one another.
I’m genuinely glad you are here, as you embark on your healing journey. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration and empowerment, to foster a safe space for exploration and personal growth, as we work together to create realistic strategies to help you live your best life. My therapeutic approach tends to resonate well with individuals that are experiencing struggles with unhealthy habits, facing relationship concerns or difficulty navigating life transitions.
I’m genuinely glad you are here, as you embark on your healing journey. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration and empowerment, to foster a safe space for exploration and personal growth, as we work together to create realistic strategies to help you live your best life. My therapeutic approach tends to resonate well with individuals that are experiencing struggles with unhealthy habits, facing relationship concerns or difficulty navigating life transitions.
Dr. Nadia Kakar, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
Welcome to my therapy practice! In our collaborative work together, we will embark on a journey of self-exploration and growth. I incorporate techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based practices to help you gain insight, develop effective coping strategies, and foster lasting positive change. Drawing upon evidence-based approaches and over a decade of experience, I am committed to providing a professional and compassionate therapeutic experience tailored to your unique needs. My areas of expertise include relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and personal growth.
Welcome to my therapy practice! In our collaborative work together, we will embark on a journey of self-exploration and growth. I incorporate techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based practices to help you gain insight, develop effective coping strategies, and foster lasting positive change. Drawing upon evidence-based approaches and over a decade of experience, I am committed to providing a professional and compassionate therapeutic experience tailored to your unique needs. My areas of expertise include relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and personal growth.
Charlin Amber Lumia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
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Hello and thank you for taking the time to view my profile and taking the first step in your journey. Everyone has a unique story and circumstances. Sometimes we get so overwhelmed and don't know where to start. I am here to help navigate the process and identify needs and goals. What do you want from therapy? If things were better what would they look like? What is your best possible you and life? Are you as happy as you can be? No goal is too big or too small :) Therapy is a collaborative process and mutual trust is critical to success.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to view my profile and taking the first step in your journey. Everyone has a unique story and circumstances. Sometimes we get so overwhelmed and don't know where to start. I am here to help navigate the process and identify needs and goals. What do you want from therapy? If things were better what would they look like? What is your best possible you and life? Are you as happy as you can be? No goal is too big or too small :) Therapy is a collaborative process and mutual trust is critical to success.
Jade DeFrates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
We as people are are all broken on some level, but we don't need to stay that way. Depending upon the cards we've been dealt in life (what's been done to us, and what we've done to ourselves) fractures in our world view, relationships, and self concept arise. I work best with a client who comes willingly to counseling, is motivated for change, and is open minded to new perspectives of responding to their problems. Many clients comment on the speed with which we are able to resolve their individual concerns.
We as people are are all broken on some level, but we don't need to stay that way. Depending upon the cards we've been dealt in life (what's been done to us, and what we've done to ourselves) fractures in our world view, relationships, and self concept arise. I work best with a client who comes willingly to counseling, is motivated for change, and is open minded to new perspectives of responding to their problems. Many clients comment on the speed with which we are able to resolve their individual concerns.
Faradebah Waziri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
Welcome, my name is Faradebah! I enjoy working with individuals of all backgrounds to help cope with life experiences in a compassionate and holistic way through evidence-based techniques.
Welcome, my name is Faradebah! I enjoy working with individuals of all backgrounds to help cope with life experiences in a compassionate and holistic way through evidence-based techniques.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
Are you struggling with anxiety and depression? Are you struggling with relationship concerns? Are you a parent struggling with your teenage child? Psychotherapy gives us the opportunity to better understand our problems and allows us to make the important changes we want. Psychotherapy can be useful for people with a variety of psychological disorders, ranging from stress to phobias, and relational issues.
Are you struggling with anxiety and depression? Are you struggling with relationship concerns? Are you a parent struggling with your teenage child? Psychotherapy gives us the opportunity to better understand our problems and allows us to make the important changes we want. Psychotherapy can be useful for people with a variety of psychological disorders, ranging from stress to phobias, and relational issues.
Stacey Bankston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCATP, CGP
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513
Our thoughts, emotions and actions are all connected. During periods of high stress, negative thoughts and overwhelming emotion can cause dysfunction in our daily lives. Therapy can support you in reframing negative thoughts, so you can better manage your emotional experience and thus, change harmful actions toward yourself and others. My experience includes working with adolescents, teens, families and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, eating disorders, opposition, relationship and behavioral problems. I believe that therapy is a collaborative partnership between the client and therapist.
Our thoughts, emotions and actions are all connected. During periods of high stress, negative thoughts and overwhelming emotion can cause dysfunction in our daily lives. Therapy can support you in reframing negative thoughts, so you can better manage your emotional experience and thus, change harmful actions toward yourself and others. My experience includes working with adolescents, teens, families and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, eating disorders, opposition, relationship and behavioral problems. I believe that therapy is a collaborative partnership between the client and therapist.
Hello, I'm Dr. Kevin Jablonski, a psychologist specializing in clinical, health, and trauma psychology with over 25 years in practice. Much of my current practice focuses on addressing loneliness, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship challenges. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and evidence-based. I primarily use mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, and acceptance commitment techniques. I'm dedicated to crafting a therapeutic partnership that honors your unique journey toward healing and personal growth, and I strive to impart my unwavering hopefulness and optimism to you.
Hello, I'm Dr. Kevin Jablonski, a psychologist specializing in clinical, health, and trauma psychology with over 25 years in practice. Much of my current practice focuses on addressing loneliness, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship challenges. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and evidence-based. I primarily use mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, and acceptance commitment techniques. I'm dedicated to crafting a therapeutic partnership that honors your unique journey toward healing and personal growth, and I strive to impart my unwavering hopefulness and optimism to you.
You'll find that I'm not your typical patches-on-the-sleeves, "tell me about your mother" style therapist. After a career as a first responder, I have come in contact with a great many mental health challenges. My clients will find I am very empathetic while at the same time no-nonsense and to the point. Together, we'll explore what your challenges have been historically and find new ways to approach the life (and ultimately, happiness) for which you're looking.
You'll find that I'm not your typical patches-on-the-sleeves, "tell me about your mother" style therapist. After a career as a first responder, I have come in contact with a great many mental health challenges. My clients will find I am very empathetic while at the same time no-nonsense and to the point. Together, we'll explore what your challenges have been historically and find new ways to approach the life (and ultimately, happiness) for which you're looking.
My name is Luisa Amighetti, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at LMFT. I work in Los Angeles, California, providing services via telehealth with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, depression, perinatal/maternal mental health or who are facing tough life decisions/role transitions. My approach to therapy is to build trust with my clients to foster openness to change and healing.
My name is Luisa Amighetti, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at LMFT. I work in Los Angeles, California, providing services via telehealth with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, depression, perinatal/maternal mental health or who are facing tough life decisions/role transitions. My approach to therapy is to build trust with my clients to foster openness to change and healing.
Cari M Denham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or stuck? Does it seem impossible to find the motivation or energy to tackle the things you need or want to do? Whether you're navigating challenges related to school, career, life transitions, relationships, or peer stress, I’m here to support you. I’m dedicated to walking alongside you on your journey toward growth, helping you overcome obstacles and become the best version of yourself.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or stuck? Does it seem impossible to find the motivation or energy to tackle the things you need or want to do? Whether you're navigating challenges related to school, career, life transitions, relationships, or peer stress, I’m here to support you. I’m dedicated to walking alongside you on your journey toward growth, helping you overcome obstacles and become the best version of yourself.
Meeting with clients for years, I recognize that many find themselves trapped with shame. Shame causes intense emotional distresses such as depression and anxiety. Likewise, personal life struggles can also become entangled in it. Even talking to a therapist requires a lot of courage because of shame. When we feel stuck, self-criticism and self-doubt compound this feeling of inability. Therapy is not an easy process, and dealing with the discomfort will bring about self-validation and self-respect because of the limitations that shame brings us.
Meeting with clients for years, I recognize that many find themselves trapped with shame. Shame causes intense emotional distresses such as depression and anxiety. Likewise, personal life struggles can also become entangled in it. Even talking to a therapist requires a lot of courage because of shame. When we feel stuck, self-criticism and self-doubt compound this feeling of inability. Therapy is not an easy process, and dealing with the discomfort will bring about self-validation and self-respect because of the limitations that shame brings us.
Emily Rosenbloom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513
I know just how much anxiety, obsessive thinking & trauma can disrupt your quality of life. Whether you're a college student with debilitating anxiety, a mom who desperately needs uninterrupted time to process unresolved trauma, or you have a child who needs help navigating their emotions, I'm here to help. It's so important to me to share a safe environment where you can feel empowered to confront your fears and start feeling better. With the right support and inner guidance, you can rediscover ways to manage anxiety effectively. There is hope for a brighter, more peaceful future ahead.
I know just how much anxiety, obsessive thinking & trauma can disrupt your quality of life. Whether you're a college student with debilitating anxiety, a mom who desperately needs uninterrupted time to process unresolved trauma, or you have a child who needs help navigating their emotions, I'm here to help. It's so important to me to share a safe environment where you can feel empowered to confront your fears and start feeling better. With the right support and inner guidance, you can rediscover ways to manage anxiety effectively. There is hope for a brighter, more peaceful future ahead.
Lirany Vasquez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or struggling with challenging relationships, you are not alone! My clients often face issues like self-doubt, low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, and feelings of isolation. They seek relief and a path to greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and fulfilling relationships.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or struggling with challenging relationships, you are not alone! My clients often face issues like self-doubt, low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, and feelings of isolation. They seek relief and a path to greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and fulfilling relationships.
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.