Positive Psychology Therapists in 90801

“... Allow. Embrace. Let yourself feel. Let yourself heal”. Vironika Tugaleva. As a licensed therapist I have had the honor of supporting my clients through some of their most lifechanging transformations. I have gone through my own therapeutic, healing process & have experienced freedom & peace that can result from facing and embracing the pain. I enjoy supporting others by providing a safe space to be seen, heard, & validated.

I work with individuals and couples in the areas of conflict, stress, anger control, PTSD, depression and anxiety, as well as marital distress and breakdown. My primary approach combines evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy, with motivational as well as spiritual approaches to change. I also work with veterans and others dealing with traumatic memories, with the assistance of my trained and certified service dog - a gentle black Labrador. I am a certified professional trauma therapist and conduct evaluations and treatment for PTSD, and a certified professional life coach, and can work remotely via Internet in for a lower fee

Sometimes life can get difficult, for some it may feel like that more often than not. There is no shame in seeking out loved ones, friends, and professionals for support and help during those times. I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental but honest environment that promotes deeper connection with self self and others, and teach practical skills and techniques that people can use to better navigate their unique struggles. I focus on discovering a person's, family, or couple's strength and empowering their innate abilities to make healthy and meaningful change. ​

Area of expertise is working with women and men who are in transitional periods of their lives, and are in need of additional support and guidance along their journey. In a cohesive and collaborative environment, I work with clients to identify internal and external road blocks limiting their ability to move forward to attaining their goals or personal objectives. Additionally, I work with my clients to establish concrete goals and action plans for long term success. With approaches that are self focused, clients are actively engaged in creating the path for their individual journey.

Hello beautiful people. My most treasured skill as a therapist but most importantly as a human is the ability to connect and relate with almost any one no matter your race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or age. I am learning in practice and in life that no matter how old, young, accomplished or established we become there will always be a natural human yearning we carry to feel like we belong and that we matter to others.