PHCS Network Therapists in Palmdale, CA

Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is passionate about recognizing the unique individuality of each person that she works with. She understands that there is no one size fits all approach in therapy. Emily is originally from Virginia, where she obtained her undergraduate degree in Psychology from George Mason University, and her Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2010. Since graduating, she has worked in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, community mental health, detox, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient addiction treatment.

˜Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen. ' - Brené Brown. Taking the step to either start or continue therapy takes courage and vulnerability. I recognize this and strive to meet the people I support with compassion and empathy. I work alongside you to help you explore your story, develop insight into the barriers that led to unhealthy coping/cycles with yourself and relationships with others. I do this through various therapeutic modalities (ACT, EFT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, psychodynamic) that will help you explore your thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and connect to the choices impacting your behaviors.

I provide a holistic, integrative approach in healing to help clients achieve their personal goals by building a relationship based on empathy, trust, and care. As an integrative therapist, I strive to promote healing that looks at the whole person, through the prism of body, mind, and spirit, and considers all aspects of life that factor into one's well-being and pathway to happiness. I offer my services in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment, where I use a personalized approach tailored to each client's individual needs in an effort to help them attain personal growth I have experience with individuals and families.

When working with patients, I take a holistic approach and assess from a bio/psycho/social/spiritual point-of-view. I believe assessing the whole patient is the best way to understand underlying problems/symptoms related to psychopathology. Most importantly, empathy, trust, a therapeutic alliance and rapport is of utmost concern; I want your therapy hour to be useful, beneficial, and enjoyable. My areas of specialty include treatment of sleep disruptions/insomnia, depression and anxiety.

Lori Reynolds is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. She has over 17 years of experience working with at-risk youth and their families within the Foster Care and Juvenile Probation systems. Lori has a passion for helping others and loves to empower her clients to build on the strengths they already possess by using evidenced based practices enable lasting changes. Lori has experience working with individuals who have experienced many different types of traumas.

Licensed Marriage and Family therapy for over 4 years and experience in mental health field for over 20 years. Experience in treating patient's who struggle with life challenges, including depression, substance abuse anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and relational difficulties. Utilizing a client centered approach with individualized treatment plan to meet client's personalized needs.

Carmen Anderson is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2009. She has a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Santa Clara University. Carmen works collaboratively with clients to help them identify therapeutic goals that will allow them to live with intention and purpose.

Dr. Dexter Chia is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2018. He has a Psy. D. from Loma Linda University, an M. A. from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor's from UC Santa Cruz. At the onset of therapy, Dr. Chia utilizes a humanistic approach to better understand and grow a bond with his clients. When they have developed a working relationship, Dr. Chia employs a cognitive-behavioral framework to collaboratively reflect and assess what to guide therapy toward. Outside of work, Dr. Chia hiking, travel, trying new food, and watching movies/sports (basketball and football in particular).

Dr. Dale Alexander is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2000. She has a Ph.D. in Psychology. Dr. Alexander helps clients to learn healthy coping skills, insight, and a stronger sense of self. In her free time, Dr. Alexander enjoys art, music, dance, movies, books, and cats.

Welcome to Life Stance! It is my honor and privilege to work as a licensed clinical professional that can meet your needs for quality psychological care. It takes a lot of courage to seek quality mental health care, and I invite you to take a deep breath and allow me to support you in your journey towards mental healing. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist that has practiced psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families since 2005. I believe that every individual has the right to integrate their mind, body and soul to make up an authentic being and maintain quality relationship with others.

Zaheen is an LCSW who has been practicing since 2018. She graduated from CSU Long Beach with a degree in Social Work, specializing in Children, Youth, and Families. Zaheen believes in an eclectic approach; she uses a Person in Environment, Multicultural, and Humanistic models. When patients are looking for symptom reduction, Zaheen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Her main area of focus is working with individuals, focusing on adults who are struggling w/ everyday stressors or transitions in their lives. In her spare time, Zaheen enjoys focusing on her and her family's wellness.

Dr. Brock L. Fowler is a Psychologist in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2005. He has a B.A. from Whittier College, an M.A from the California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno and a PsyD from the California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno. When working with Dr. Fowler in treatment, the client and their specific issues are viewed by a Cultural-Bio-Psycho-Social model, which takes into account the resources and issues that the client has within the domains of: social, emotional, cultural, biological/physical or medical, psychological, leisure, economic/financial and spiritual components of their lives.

Dr. Melanie J. Cain is a licensed Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2007. She has an MPA from California State University and a PhD from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Cain is affiliated with the Santa Clara Pueblo and Jicarilla Apache tribes of Northern New Mexico. She has experience serving American Indians, Veterans, and other communities of color. In her practice, Dr. Cain focuses on the integration of culturally informed interventions, cognitive theories, and interpersonal modalities to create wellness and community connection.

Dr. Hadley is a clinical psychologist with more than 23 years of experience, specializing in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with ADHD, chronic medical conditions, grief and loss, death and dying, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and spirituality. She believes that the relationship and connection between a client and therapist are essential to successful therapy. Her goal is to create a welcoming, trusting space where you can explore the deepest parts of yourself, to question, challenge, heal, forgive, and grow.

Most therapists (including me) can teach you coping skills to manage your depression and anxiety. I believe that it is even more important to discover the roots of your depression and anxiety. These symptoms are telling you that something is wrong; something which needs to be identified, addressed, and healed. I want to assist you in uncovering the maladaptive patterns in your relationships, self-care, school and/or career which have not served you. We will work together to develop new goals and a treatment plan to help you accomplish these goals.

Sylvana Elali is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with adolescents, parents, and adults. She earned her Masters in Counseling with emphasis in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from California State University, Fullerton in 2017. Sylvana has worked in various treatment settings including group homes, school settings, community clinics, and private practice. Sylvana is passionate about guiding her clients to find a healthy perspective of themselves and strengthen their relationships to find more balance in their lives.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and I have been working with children, teens, adults and families for over 20 years. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California.

Alejandra Turpin is a License Clinical Social worker with more than 15 years of experience in mental health profession in Orange County, and Los Angeles areas. Alejandra has experience working with individual adults, older adults, couples, and families in a variety of settings, such as inpatient hospitals, non-profit organizations, adult day center, and chemical dependency programs. She is fluent in both Spanish and English. She believes in utilizing Strengths-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy.