Person-Centered Therapists in Oak View, CA

If you, like most individuals, are struggling with life adjustments, anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues, you can explore solutions in therapy. Therapy is a place where we can begin to do the work in a safe space.

Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.

It is easy to feel overwhelmed when we are trying to navigate stress, transition, trauma, loss, or conflict. Through compassionate inquiry into our hearts, minds, and souls we can better understand the path forward to the life we want and the person we want to be. I am a warm, collaborative, and person-centered therapist who believes in the innate capacity of humans to heal, grow, and thrive. I will join you and help guide you to connect to your authentic self, inner wisdom, strengths, and compassion. I work with adults, teens, children, couples and families to find balance and a greater sense of well-being.

When faced with challenges with your emotional health and well-being, the impact extends into every aspect of our lives, notably our relationships with others. My goal is to assist you in cultivating a rewarding life enriched with meaningful connections. Specializing in aiding individuals and couples through tough times, I provide support in various areas, including addiction, intimacy, communication, anxiety/depression, and life transitions. Drawing from expertise in treating anxiety, trauma, sex addiction, betrayal, and substance use, my aim is to empower you towards improved well-being and a more fulfilling life.

I help my clients experiencing difficulties in their emotions, relationships, and other areas of their lives, navigate their experiences to gain a deeper awareness of their strengths and needs. We all experience traumas, whether they be developmental childhood trauma, relational trauma or other crises. Our emotional needs and values deserve attention and validation. I aim to help you in this discovery that can bring about meaning and a new sense of freedom in life. I work with children, adolescents, individuals and couples.

I have over 20 years of experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness as well as their families. I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and individuals with mental health related legal problems. I have had success helping people become emotionally stable and improve their daily functioning to better pursue their goals and to adhere to court-mandated treatment. This includes social relationships, employment and educational goals.

I work with adults and teenagers who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transition issues such as career/academic concerns and relationship stress. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.

Are you feeling isolated, overwhelmed or worn down? Do you find your relationships stuck in the same patterns time and time again? As the expert of your own life, I believe that you hold the answers you're looking for, but might need some help drawing them to the surface. In our work together, we will move through difficult feelings and limiting beliefs that could be holding you back from the life you want. Taking the first step towards change takes courage, and I would be honored to walk with you!

Life can be hard, the world is a confusing place. Navigating the way through everyday situations can be challenging. Having someone come along side you to listen or to be a guide and suggest alternatives to behaviors that are troubling and holding you back from the life you want to live can make a difference. I have been working with people for over 20 years, helping them in their unique journeys. My emphasis is growth and change and I believe that acknowledging trauma through the individuals experience can aid in their own understanding and help to define their place in the world wherein healing can take place.

Are you navigating the complexities of your marriage or relationships, adolescence, or significant life changes? If you are facing communication challenges, struggling with the unique issues adolescence brings, or grappling with the impact of life-altering transitions that may cause anxiety or feelings of depression then this might be the right place for you. My goal is to provide a safe space where clients can explore these issues, express their concerns, and work towards fostering healthier connections or adapting to change.

Welcome to Ventura Therapy Collective! A collective group of therapists that work with Individuals/Couples/Families, offering holistic care, trauma informed treatment, skills based interventions and unconditional positive regard for your process

My experience working in community based programs enables me to offer effective individualized therapeutic care over a wide range of services. I provide a strength- based approach to individuals, children, couples and families. My focus is to help you decrease emotional distress, instill hope and guide you in becoming aware of your inner strengths. We achieve this through collaboration, defining your goals and customizing an effective treatment plan based on your needs. Using evidence based models, we will discover what matters most to you as you embark on your journey of self-discovery, inner growth, healing and fulfillment.

Are anxiety and stress keeping you from living your life to your fullest potential? Are you feeling stress weighing on you internally or causing you to feel exhausted and hopeless? Together we will explore ways to grow, further develop self-acceptance and unearth traumatic experiences and daily stressors that are hindering you from achieving this potential. I will be available to provide an unbiased listening ear and warm spirit as you reimagine the life you want for yourself. In this safe and accepting environment, we will develop an action plan to better manage your unique symptoms and your life.

Struggles are a part of life but at times they can seem overwhelming or even insurmountable. I believe as a therapist it is my job to help you see past what is holding you down and work with you to find the solutions that will move your life in a more positive direction. I enjoy working with people of all ages on a range of issues including depression, anxiety and relational problems.

Karmen Fernandez Johnston is an AMFT practicing in person and virtually. She is passionate about helping others and dedicated to providing an empathetic and compassionate space for exploration and healing. Karmen is a culturally competent therapist that has worked with a variety of populations including preschoolers, adolescents, and adults with a variety of issues. She approaches therapy from the stance that one size doesn’t fit all and likes to tailor therapy to the needs of each unique individual taking from an array of treatment modalities. While providing treatment plans and care that meets the client's specific needs.