Teletherapy for California

Are you having difficulty managing challenges/stressors in your life? Do you have overwhelming thoughts or constant worry? Are you stuck in regret or stress about future? Do you want more balance? Life can have many challenges. I have over 12 years of specialized experience working with individuals with many types of mental health challenges. I use a wide range of modalities based on the individuals needs. If you struggle with anxiety, stress, work-life balance, college life, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting issues or managing emotions, then I can support you, you no longer have to face challenges on your own.

Hello there, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California(LCS19005) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Washington(LW61086617) . I graduated from UCLA with a masters in social work in 1995 and with a BA in Psychology from UCLA in 1992. I have more than 23 years of experience as a licensed mental health therapist. I have worked with adults, children and families from diverse backgrounds. I have successfully helped clients with a range of problems including depression, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, and addictions. I look forward to working with you.

Congratulations for taking the first step towards change! I utilize many methods with clients during sessions (expressive arts therapy, narrative therapy, trauma focused therapy, positive psychology, videos, worksheets, etc.) Change does take work but it can happen! I sometimes give homework to help my clients achieve their goals. I work with individual adults (18+). Whether it's anxiety, trauma, stress, or a mixture of things, I look forward to working with you!

***ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH A RELATIONSHIP?*** I became a therapist because I am passionate about helping people just like you get the relationship of their dreams, whether with their current partner or someone new. ​Wondering if things can get better? ​Always arguing? ​Does your relationship lack passion and intimacy?​ Struggling with communication? ​Wishing you had more fun? Looking for therapy in the comfort of your own home, or anywhere you are? I am a relationship expert who provides online therapy.

Anxiety really sucks. People-pleasing because saying 'no' scares you. Holding it together on the outside but falling apart within. Willing to sacrifice your needs for the needs of others. You're anxious all the time but you don't know how to handle it. Your thoughts are racing, heart pounding, palms sweating…and you don’t know how to stop. Overthinking is your go-to but it never helps. And you practice what you're going to say because you're afraid to upset others. I help anxious women struggling with people-pleasing and setting healthy boundaries with less guilt, shame, and fear.

You are ready to finally focus on you and get your peace & joy back, but you want to feel comfortable with the right therapist who looks like you & understands your culture, faith & background. You've been needing a safe and stable support to finally heal. I meet you right there in the pains of life with compassionate care and culturally-sensitive support to help you and your family heal from those traumas and wounds in a comforting relatable way. I provide insightful feedback to help you discover new solutions to old patterns so you can have functional wholeness emotionally, mentally, and relationally for a more fulfilling life.

My typical client is not looking for a one-size fits all approach, they are looking for a creative solution, one which they have not already tried themselves. Initially coming in for therapy my client may feel anxious, depressed, have insomnia, relationship troubles or struggle with putting their phone away. I enjoy working with teenagers who spend too much time on their phones and are showing signs of emotional instability. I enjoy helping families and couples who are drifting apart, yet want to earnestly work on mending their relationship.

Immediate openings for online therapy & coaching from anywhere in California! You deserve a therapist who encourages and uplifts you. This world can be chaotic and you deserve a life of joy, meaning, peace, and pleasant dreams. Wherever you are in California, I'm available to meet with you online! I work on your anxiety, trauma, career, and relationship issues. I help you with relationship loss, major life events, panic attacks, and coping with traumatic events. Your spirit can shine as we work together in a straightforward approach to build your success and self-worth. I'm even available early mornings to start your day off right!

Everyone has mental health! Good mental health is the foundation of life. There exists a vast number of individuals with varying degrees of uniqueness, including strengths and areas needing work (issues and challenges). There are those who have goals and an idea of what they need and want. Then there are those who have no idea what they need and want, but know they just want to be and feel better. Everyone wants to be heard, their experiences and feelings validated, and to be supported. This is where I step in...

Now accepting clients in both CA and WA! Feeling overwhelmed, racing thoughts, constant worry, and low self-confidence may be things you have become familiar with. Maybe you have recently experienced some life changes or maybe the way you typically cope just isn’t cutting it. Some days it may feel like your worries, fears, and self-doubt are completely taking over. No matter how hard you try, you can't seem to shake the "What ifs." You want to get through your day without feeling completely overwhelmed by work, school, or caring for your children. You want to stop that voice in your head that tells you that you’re not doing enough.

Depression. Anxiety. Anger. Numbness. The difficult symptoms that color experiences are merely the smoke from fires sourced far deeper within the caves of being. Pull up a chair and share your story. Together, we will untangle the knots that bind and restrict, inhibiting you from embracing all this life has to offer. The best You awaits!

Transformative HEALING begins only when we graciously surrender to the knowing that we and only we can uniquely heal ourselves. Identifying, dissolving, and eliminating the causality of unhealthy thoughts, beliefs, negative internal dialogues that perpetuates unhappiness & suffering. Forgiveness releasing emotional baggage of those who have physically, emotionally, or psychologically harmed us is the ultimate healing. Believe in the knowing nothing can stop or hinder our WILL and desire to heal our magnificent, marvelous, and loving selves. YOUR DIVINE, creators, sustainers of peace, happiness, joy, & LOVE we deservingly desire!!!

My specializations are focused on depression, anxiety, and trauma. I bring a transparent, honest, and easy-going approach. If you are ready to make strategic changes, grow, thrive, and enhance your life, our work will be a collaborative team to reach your ultimate goals. www.drapb.com

Accepting New Clients. Hello! As someone with lived experience with OCD, I am passionate about helping others through the anxiety and fear that overwhelms and grips us. My OCD developed during my perinatal period, a few short months after I gave birth to my son. For any parent, having those scary and intrusive thoughts can be terrifying.

Are you tired of self-criticism and shame, with feeling you are “too much” or “not enough”? Did you learn to hide your struggles from others, to ignore your needs? Do you want healthy, fulfilling relationships but cannot seem to break painful patterns, like people pleasing, codependency, perfectionism, scarcity mindset, social anxiety? These behaviors can stem from emotional wounds. If you are ready to stop ignoring wounds from childhood, attachment and relationship issues, generational trauma, or from masking neurodivergence and having your sensitivity misunderstood, let's explore how curiosity and compassion can change your life

Accepting clients in CA & NV. Radical Self Love is setting boundaries without feeling guilty. It is putting yourself first instead of second, third, fourth or fifth. It is making those hard decisions now so that you can reap the benefits in the future. Experiencing chronic worry, difficulty concentrating or getting things done? Are you dealing with a highly stressful situation or struggling to cope with things from the past that you haven't spoken about before? Let's talk about it and work together on goals that make life worth living. We are meant to thrive and operate from our highest selves! Come join me on the self love journey!

Is your anger causing problems in your life? Then you should try my Anger Management Classes this month. The deadline has been extended. This class will help you to manage your anger, so it no longer affects your relationships, loved ones, or work. Grief and Loss can leave you with many unanswered questions and feeling like no one understands. Maybe you’re having flashbacks or nightmares from past trauma. You may be easily triggered and can’t get certain memories out of your head. Together through therapy, we'll work on finding healthy ways to manage anger, honoring your journey through grief and loss, and unpacking trauma gently.

I’m an advocate for self-compassion. I want to help you calm your inner critic and practice more vulnerability and self-acceptance. Working with high anxiety, high achieving individuals and at times being one myself, I have seen that there is no room to be “good enough”. There is a constant struggle between the desire for perfection and a need for rest. Maybe you’re the strong friend or the person everyone goes to for advice. Do your relationships feel one sided or are you the one who always has to compromise and please others? It’s time to change the narrative. You can control your difficult emotions and negative thoughts.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, parents, and adult individuals. My goal is to help you, your child, or your family feel better equipped and empowered to cope with life stressors. Many individuals have experienced challenges or traumatic events, you are not alone. Whether you wish to become a happier person, to feel less anxious, more confident, have better relationships, stop an unhealthy habit, or to simply understand yourself better, I can help you achieve this.