Therapists in Brentwood, CA

Hey there! My name is Sophia Hutton, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I have a diverse background and skillset within the field of mental health which I utilize to support teens and adults impacted by anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and day-to-day life stressors. My approach to therapy is collaborative and centered around the development of a positive therapeutic relationship in which the client feels safe to process, explore, admit, grieve, celebrate, and heal.

I'm Mojdeh Motamedi and I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I'm proud of you for taking the step to start therapy as it is not easy to start. My approach is to focus on your goals and validate and support you throughout the process. I especially focus on working with children, adolescents, and their families but can also work with adults. I seek to be very supportive, non-judgmental, validating, trauma-informed, and culturally respectful. I tend to involve caregivers a fair amount and incorporate ways to help you have the tools to become your own therapist so you don't have to be in therapy for life if you don't want to.

i provide virtual counseling, mental-health assessment, and immigration services in English and Spanish.

When emotions or behavior interfere with our relationships or functioning, then it is time to get help. You're looking at this page and are therefore taking one of the hardest steps -- reaching out. I respect the struggle and pain that has brought you here, and I offer my many years of experience and compassion to work together to create the healthy, balanced life you are looking for.

I will help you learn to appreciate your emotional identity through managing moods, thoughts, impulsiveness, reactivity, and harmful behaviors. I will help you strengthen or repair your relationships and build new ones. I'll help you cultivate confidence to ask for what you want, set boundaries with others, and navigate family issues. I can also teach you social skills if you feel out of place at work or school.

During stressful times, constant worrying, anxiety, anger, and sadness surfaces and causes disruption with relationships, sleep, eating habits, and health. I strongly believe in the mind and body connection and, with help, stress can be an opportunity for emotional growth. I utilize my clinical experience and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to motivate clients and families towards their own emotional growth. I tailor various therapeutic approaches according to what works for my client and what my client needs to meet their goals.

Do you feel like your teen or adolescent is out of control? Are you an adult that struggles with anger, depression, anxiety or negative thinking? I specialize in working with clients using CBT along with meeting each client where they are to treat behavioral problems such as defiance, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression and daily stresses . I look at each client as an individual and work with them to identify their personal needs. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, defiant teens, parenting issues, ADHD, social skills, addiction, anger management, bipolar, families, relationships, domestic violence.

I provide counseling services for all ages in individual, couples, and family therapy. I have extensive experience working with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, couples/marital issues, grief and loss, relationship issues, trauma, and addiction. I believe that the quality of the therapeutic relationship provides an opportunity to help you understand yourself and others better, which can lead to more satisfying relationships and fulfillment in life. In therapy, I work alongside you, at your pace providing a warm, nurturing, and safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported in your growth.

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.

Are you concerned about your child's behavior? Are you struggling to understand what is happening for your child? Are you finding parenting overwhelming? I have experience working with children, adolescents and parents on many issues including loss, attachment, anxiety, anger, impulsivity, and low self-esteem. I also work with complex families dealing with family conflict. Parents are essential to children’s wellbeing and need support to find new ways of understanding and responding to their children. Therapy provides a safe protected space that nurtures exploration, reflection, growth and change.

Welcome, I'm Shirell Bunch-Lipscomb, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who is committed to helping individuals and families overcome various challenges and heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. My mission is to help you build stronger, more connected relationships while fostering emotional growth and resilience. My role as your guide is to help you identify and achieve your treatment goals by developing a strong, authentic relationship with you, teaching you valuable skills, and working collaboratively toward progress.

In my work with children and teenagers, I see behavior as having meaning. Difficult behaviors such as defiance, tantrums, aggression, and isolation are often the youth’s maladaptive attempts at communicating emotions. I see my role as a facilitator of effective communication, collaborating with youth to understand their experiences and identify/verbalize their thoughts and feelings. With a decade of working with kids in a variety of settings, I work primarily from a relational and attachment-based foundation, which utilizes compassion, attunement, and co-regulation to promote wellbeing through enhanced relationships and self-worth.

Welcome! And thank you! I love to work with Couples, Families, and individuals who are seeking to overcome barriers in their lives. Some are struggling with: * anger management, * addiction, * Jobs stress, * familial & social relationships issues, * loneliness, * anxiety, * current or past abuse * depression, * poor communication, * relationship issues, * parenting, * Trauma/Traumatic events * poor focus and attention, * low motivation, * veterans support, * VICTIM OF A VIOLENT CRIME (VOC),* and the search for purpose. Often many people are stuck in addictive self-destructive patterns in their lives, which result from an effort to manage their emotional pain.

It can be difficult to open up to a stranger about personal difficulties, but I truly believe in each person’s ability to make positive changes. This is why I strive to create a calm, warm, welcoming, and open environment where you can feel comfortable working through your thoughts and emotions. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I provide individual counseling services, ADHD and learning disability evaluations, and performance psychology services for athletes and performers.

Are you feeling stuck? Or worried about your child, family or self? Perhaps you're feeling unhappy or self-critical and struggling to identify what is happening in your life. Is anxiety causing difficulty in functioning at home, school/work, and relationships? Seeking professional help can reduce these symptoms. I provide therapy services that are person-centered meaning I meet clients where they are and empower them to change or improve behavior. Through my authentic, positive energy and interactive approach to therapy, I provide clients the tools to help them live their best lives and build overall self-esteem and confidence.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a holistic, client-centered therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.

The first step to seeking therapy is a courageous and often anxiety-provoking decision for new clients. I create an environment where clients feel safe and supported. I enjoy working with teens and adults on life transitions, including school adjustment, career transition, loss, family, and relationship issues. My approach to therapy is client-centered and strength-based.