Therapists in Newbury Park, CA
Serina Palomino
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Newbury Park, CA 91320
Hello, my name is Serina Palomino. I am an LPCC (licensed professional clinical counselor) and like to meet my clients where they are utilizing an integrative approach. I provide therapeutic services to children and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, divorce, and separation, primarily utilizing CBT, EMDR, art therapy, and play therapy. I primarily provide service to children, teens, and adults experiencing a variety of behavioral health issues, not limited to the following: anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, divorce, and separation.
Hello, my name is Serina Palomino. I am an LPCC (licensed professional clinical counselor) and like to meet my clients where they are utilizing an integrative approach. I provide therapeutic services to children and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, divorce, and separation, primarily utilizing CBT, EMDR, art therapy, and play therapy. I primarily provide service to children, teens, and adults experiencing a variety of behavioral health issues, not limited to the following: anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, divorce, and separation.
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Debbie Ciulla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
I am dedicated to facilitating healing and restoration for my clients, utilizing Somatic Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and play therapy.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals and families who are navigating the complexities of trauma within the framework of their Christian faith. I believe in the power of integrating psychological principles with spiritual guidance to promote healing, growth, and restoration. Having witnessed firsthand the profound impact that trauma can have on individuals and their relationships, I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, process their emotions and find hope in the midst of pain.
I am dedicated to facilitating healing and restoration for my clients, utilizing Somatic Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and play therapy.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals and families who are navigating the complexities of trauma within the framework of their Christian faith. I believe in the power of integrating psychological principles with spiritual guidance to promote healing, growth, and restoration. Having witnessed firsthand the profound impact that trauma can have on individuals and their relationships, I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, process their emotions and find hope in the midst of pain.
Patricia VanBuskirk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CYT-E
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
After many years of experience with children and parents, my psychotherapy practice also includes play therapy with children, parent education, and couples therapy.
If you are feeling unfulfilled, stuck, anxious, sad or resentful, or if you find yourself continuing to react to external events in a pattern which does not bring you (or those around you) peace and harmony, the practice of Mindfulness can help reduce your habitual patterns of reactivity and guide you to a more harmonious and peaceful life. We will examine your present needs and personal goals, and together we will determine the best course of action. I highly respect your integrity and belief system, and we will work together to uncover the wisdom that lies within you.
After many years of experience with children and parents, my psychotherapy practice also includes play therapy with children, parent education, and couples therapy.
If you are feeling unfulfilled, stuck, anxious, sad or resentful, or if you find yourself continuing to react to external events in a pattern which does not bring you (or those around you) peace and harmony, the practice of Mindfulness can help reduce your habitual patterns of reactivity and guide you to a more harmonious and peaceful life. We will examine your present needs and personal goals, and together we will determine the best course of action. I highly respect your integrity and belief system, and we will work together to uncover the wisdom that lies within you.
Melanie Moir
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010
I specialize in LGBTQ+ and gender identity counseling, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Voice Dialogue and child play therapy.
Greetings! I use a depth psychotherapy, DBT, Humanistic, empathetic, Self-Psychology style of counseling to empower you to reach your desired emotional, psychological and spiritual growth/development. I treat individuals, families, youth, couples, adults and LGBTQ+. I often work with people of diverse backgrounds, offering sensitivity and understanding for the complexity of the human experience. Grief and loss, identity, anxiety, depression, personality and mood disorders, gender diversity and relational issues are just some of the areas in which I am skilled at holding space for you to grow at a pace that is most comfortable.
I specialize in LGBTQ+ and gender identity counseling, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Voice Dialogue and child play therapy.
Greetings! I use a depth psychotherapy, DBT, Humanistic, empathetic, Self-Psychology style of counseling to empower you to reach your desired emotional, psychological and spiritual growth/development. I treat individuals, families, youth, couples, adults and LGBTQ+. I often work with people of diverse backgrounds, offering sensitivity and understanding for the complexity of the human experience. Grief and loss, identity, anxiety, depression, personality and mood disorders, gender diversity and relational issues are just some of the areas in which I am skilled at holding space for you to grow at a pace that is most comfortable.
Kristy Schadt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Waitlist for new clients
I currently use Therapy Dogs to help in the healing process and am in training as an Animal Assisted Play Therapist.
Healing requires a safe and accepting place to express fully all of the feelings, thoughts, and experiences that make us who we are. As we sort out our experiences, we begin to understand ourselves better and can learn new ways to respond to the twists and turns that life has to offer. Development of new skills, an understanding of basic mental heath practices, and re-creating a new way to do life are all goals many of my clients have achieved. I enjoy witnessing my clients change their lives and become more engaged in living the life they desire.
I currently use Therapy Dogs to help in the healing process and am in training as an Animal Assisted Play Therapist.
Healing requires a safe and accepting place to express fully all of the feelings, thoughts, and experiences that make us who we are. As we sort out our experiences, we begin to understand ourselves better and can learn new ways to respond to the twists and turns that life has to offer. Development of new skills, an understanding of basic mental heath practices, and re-creating a new way to do life are all goals many of my clients have achieved. I enjoy witnessing my clients change their lives and become more engaged in living the life they desire.
Deborah Norris-Oberto
MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Moorpark, CA 93021 (Online Only)
I am trained in the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), an evidence-based somatic approach, EMDR, IFS, Sand Tray, and Play Therapy.
Whatever your reason for seeking therapy at this time, know that you are not alone. You’ve already taken a brave step by searching for a therapist. I encourage you to take the next step and start! Anxiety, depression, emotional outbursts, anger, relationship conflicts, boundaries, self-doubt, whatever you want to work on, begin today.
I am trained in the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), an evidence-based somatic approach, EMDR, IFS, Sand Tray, and Play Therapy.
Whatever your reason for seeking therapy at this time, know that you are not alone. You’ve already taken a brave step by searching for a therapist. I encourage you to take the next step and start! Anxiety, depression, emotional outbursts, anger, relationship conflicts, boundaries, self-doubt, whatever you want to work on, begin today.
Joy Thornhill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93012
I use evidence-based techniques including Parent and Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Child Therapy, Family Therapy, trauma-informed play therapy, and art therapy to uncover, heal, and provide a new way of relating to one another.
Parents, are you finding yourself exhausted from having yet another argument with your spouse about what to do with your children who continue to behave poorly? Or perhaps you look around at your family and feel sad that you aren’t connecting the way you used to. Your child may be moody, anxious, or seem depressed and you don’t know why or how it came to be this way. You would like support and some extra tools in your toolbox to handle the family stress and are in dire need of some relief.
I use evidence-based techniques including Parent and Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Child Therapy, Family Therapy, trauma-informed play therapy, and art therapy to uncover, heal, and provide a new way of relating to one another.
Parents, are you finding yourself exhausted from having yet another argument with your spouse about what to do with your children who continue to behave poorly? Or perhaps you look around at your family and feel sad that you aren’t connecting the way you used to. Your child may be moody, anxious, or seem depressed and you don’t know why or how it came to be this way. You would like support and some extra tools in your toolbox to handle the family stress and are in dire need of some relief.
Kerry Ann Magner-Varela
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93010
Waitlist for new clients
The Spirit Approach: Expressive arts and play therapy can be incorporated to help clients access the messages of their unconscious and process unresolved emotions in a safe and indirect way.
I work with people on a body, spirit, mind approach to mental wellness. For so long, it was believed that the mind came first, and we could talk or think our way into feeling better. My approach is looking at mental wellness from a different direction. The Body Approach: I use several somatic therapy interventions to help create safety within the body, so clients can manage their symptoms and make the changes they want in their lives. We work together to understand the states of the nervous system and apply calming techniques, such as mindfulness, movement, tapping, music, and breath.
The Spirit Approach: Expressive arts and play therapy can be incorporated to help clients access the messages of their unconscious and process unresolved emotions in a safe and indirect way.
I work with people on a body, spirit, mind approach to mental wellness. For so long, it was believed that the mind came first, and we could talk or think our way into feeling better. My approach is looking at mental wellness from a different direction. The Body Approach: I use several somatic therapy interventions to help create safety within the body, so clients can manage their symptoms and make the changes they want in their lives. We work together to understand the states of the nervous system and apply calming techniques, such as mindfulness, movement, tapping, music, and breath.
Elena Rybko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
I always value mindfulness, meditation, CBT, specific skills training, somatic work, and art/play therapy.
You've known that some issues have been always holding you back from reaching your full potential in life, career, and relationships. You realize that these unresolved and unattended issues do not serve your life, and keep sabotaging your happiness on different levels... Perhaps, you even tried working through some of them on your own, but deep down you know you need some external help and guidance to heal from them. You would like to reach some peace, let go of pain, learn how to accept and love yourself better, learn some real tools and skills to be more resilient, feel strong and confident, and be able to enjoy life.
I always value mindfulness, meditation, CBT, specific skills training, somatic work, and art/play therapy.
You've known that some issues have been always holding you back from reaching your full potential in life, career, and relationships. You realize that these unresolved and unattended issues do not serve your life, and keep sabotaging your happiness on different levels... Perhaps, you even tried working through some of them on your own, but deep down you know you need some external help and guidance to heal from them. You would like to reach some peace, let go of pain, learn how to accept and love yourself better, learn some real tools and skills to be more resilient, feel strong and confident, and be able to enjoy life.
Adelina Mehrazarin Brisbois
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91361
I have been trained in Violet Oaklander's Gestalt Play therapy, as well as Reflective Parenting.
My practice primarily focuses on working with today's youth. When working with children, teens and young adults, my first priority to build and unique and genuine relationship built on trust. I work collaboratively with my clients to determine what the goals of treatment are and how to achieve them. Whether you are going through a life transition, suffering from anxiety, depression, experiencing conflict in a relationship, or within your self, we can work together to find the tools that will best fit your needs.
I have been trained in Violet Oaklander's Gestalt Play therapy, as well as Reflective Parenting.
My practice primarily focuses on working with today's youth. When working with children, teens and young adults, my first priority to build and unique and genuine relationship built on trust. I work collaboratively with my clients to determine what the goals of treatment are and how to achieve them. Whether you are going through a life transition, suffering from anxiety, depression, experiencing conflict in a relationship, or within your self, we can work together to find the tools that will best fit your needs.
Terri L Palmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93010
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I am passionate about empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and heal themselves. I aim to create a nonjudgemental, nurturing environment for every individual I help. I have a special interest in helping individuals who are experiencing general anxiety, social anxiety, and panic attacks. I have a strong desire in helping individuals who have experienced trauma with trauma based therapy techniques.I have a strong passion to help individuals recognize and develop their gifts as well as develop strategies to improve their relationships.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I am passionate about empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and heal themselves. I aim to create a nonjudgemental, nurturing environment for every individual I help. I have a special interest in helping individuals who are experiencing general anxiety, social anxiety, and panic attacks. I have a strong desire in helping individuals who have experienced trauma with trauma based therapy techniques.I have a strong passion to help individuals recognize and develop their gifts as well as develop strategies to improve their relationships.
Lauren Marshall
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT , MS
Verified Verified
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Imagination is deeply incorporated into my practice, working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples from a creative and empathic perspective. Connection, depth, creativity and personal evolution are the goals for all sessions, rooted in belief that the techniques we use in therapy are only as powerful as the relationships we build.
Imagination is deeply incorporated into my practice, working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples from a creative and empathic perspective. Connection, depth, creativity and personal evolution are the goals for all sessions, rooted in belief that the techniques we use in therapy are only as powerful as the relationships we build.
Jennifer Susan Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Camarillo, CA 93012
The purest form of joy in my life is connecting with others. I care deeply about fulfilling my client’s needs for trust and empathy, and I am honored to hold the therapeutic space during our sessions. I am a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, wife, nature-lover, and mother to two teens. I work with clients to clarify their long-term goals and create stepping stones along the way. We'll celebrate successes, and work to develop self-compassion to encourage "patience with the process." I specialize in teens, groups, wilderness therapy, martial arts, fitness, and working with patients navigating medical care.
The purest form of joy in my life is connecting with others. I care deeply about fulfilling my client’s needs for trust and empathy, and I am honored to hold the therapeutic space during our sessions. I am a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, wife, nature-lover, and mother to two teens. I work with clients to clarify their long-term goals and create stepping stones along the way. We'll celebrate successes, and work to develop self-compassion to encourage "patience with the process." I specialize in teens, groups, wilderness therapy, martial arts, fitness, and working with patients navigating medical care.
Daishea Poole
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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.
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.
Dr. Tracy Bennett
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93010
When life gets complicated you may need a safe, confidential space to figure things out with an experienced, nonjudgmental expert you trust. I've had a successful practice for over 25 yrs. Because each client and situation is unique, I've learned what it takes to help clients thrive. Using goal-oriented psychotherapy, I offer a prescriptive combination of strategies based on preference. By gaining insight into emotional and behavioral responses and applying best-fit coping skills, my clients get the relief they need to not just move through the challenges, but beyond them.
When life gets complicated you may need a safe, confidential space to figure things out with an experienced, nonjudgmental expert you trust. I've had a successful practice for over 25 yrs. Because each client and situation is unique, I've learned what it takes to help clients thrive. Using goal-oriented psychotherapy, I offer a prescriptive combination of strategies based on preference. By gaining insight into emotional and behavioral responses and applying best-fit coping skills, my clients get the relief they need to not just move through the challenges, but beyond them.
Nazli Saliminejad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Buddha's quote "The mind is everything. What you think you become", has always been at the center of my beliefs, both personally and professionally. Therefore, I view therapy as a tool that enables us to transcend beyond our previously adopted and perhaps less effective ways of coping with life's challenges, and begin to relearn new ways of dealing with challenges as they arise. This will in turn open up many new windows to self-awareness, ultimately bringing about personal growth and satisfaction both internally and within the context of our relationships, allowing us to live happier more fulfilled lives.
Buddha's quote "The mind is everything. What you think you become", has always been at the center of my beliefs, both personally and professionally. Therefore, I view therapy as a tool that enables us to transcend beyond our previously adopted and perhaps less effective ways of coping with life's challenges, and begin to relearn new ways of dealing with challenges as they arise. This will in turn open up many new windows to self-awareness, ultimately bringing about personal growth and satisfaction both internally and within the context of our relationships, allowing us to live happier more fulfilled lives.
Johanna Aquino
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BS, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Westlake Village, CA 91362
For some, the idea of starting therapy can feel a bit intimidating. From the start, I strive to create a comfortable space where you can feel safe to share your thoughts and feelings. Listening to the wants and needs of my clients is extremely important to me, and I believe a requirement of successful treatment. My goal in promoting a safe and trusting environment is to build a secure therapeutic relationship between myself and the client. Working from this foundation of trust and respect, change can and does happen.
For some, the idea of starting therapy can feel a bit intimidating. From the start, I strive to create a comfortable space where you can feel safe to share your thoughts and feelings. Listening to the wants and needs of my clients is extremely important to me, and I believe a requirement of successful treatment. My goal in promoting a safe and trusting environment is to build a secure therapeutic relationship between myself and the client. Working from this foundation of trust and respect, change can and does happen.
Janessa Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Westlake Village, CA 91362
My therapeutic approach stems from the belief that at some point in our lives, we all could benefit from speaking to a professional to help us navigate through whatever issues are holding us back. For some, the desire to seek support happens early in life and for others it happens later. Whether issues stem from life changes, mental health disorders, or external stressors, I believe now is always the right time to start working towards a greater understanding of yourself and your needs. Through working in collaboration with my clients, I hope to help them heal and become the best version of themselves that they've ever known.
My therapeutic approach stems from the belief that at some point in our lives, we all could benefit from speaking to a professional to help us navigate through whatever issues are holding us back. For some, the desire to seek support happens early in life and for others it happens later. Whether issues stem from life changes, mental health disorders, or external stressors, I believe now is always the right time to start working towards a greater understanding of yourself and your needs. Through working in collaboration with my clients, I hope to help them heal and become the best version of themselves that they've ever known.
Candice Sosa (Christensen)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91362
“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together. Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy...Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”– Brené Brown. Whether you want to improve boundaries, increase self-esteem, address anxiety/depression, become a more effective parent or have more positive and meaningful relationships I am here to help you to achieve your goals.
“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together. Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy...Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”– Brené Brown. Whether you want to improve boundaries, increase self-esteem, address anxiety/depression, become a more effective parent or have more positive and meaningful relationships I am here to help you to achieve your goals.
Sousan B Amiri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Are you seeking a seasoned, compassionate guide on your journey to healing and self-discovery? Look no further. I'm Sousan Amiri, LMFT, a dedicated psychotherapist with more than 15 years of experience in serving adults, adolescents, and couples. My passion lies in helping individuals and relationships flourish, particularly in the face of trauma and anxiety.
Are you seeking a seasoned, compassionate guide on your journey to healing and self-discovery? Look no further. I'm Sousan Amiri, LMFT, a dedicated psychotherapist with more than 15 years of experience in serving adults, adolescents, and couples. My passion lies in helping individuals and relationships flourish, particularly in the face of trauma and anxiety.
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Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.