Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13) Therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA

We all go through things in our lives that are difficult. I believe it is through these struggles that we have the opportunity to grow. Oftentimes connecting with another person to help guide you can be the changing factor in transitioning from struggle to growth.

I work with a variety of individuals with many different needs. I have successfully helped patients suffering from addiction, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social inhibitions, including loneliness, isolation, and sexual dysfunction. I also work with those hoping to get to know themselves better in order to improve relationships, increase productivity at work, and find greater satisfaction in their free time. My areas of expertise include work with adolescents, group psychotherapy, trauma, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

Welcome! I’m an existential therapist who wants to help you discover the true you. I have a passion for empowering teen girls and women to feel confident and connected. While exploring your past and present experiences we will learn how they interfere with who you want to be. I offer a safe space and tools to aid you through authenticity and transformation. I specialize in freeing clients from anxiety, depression, relationship loss, grief and difficult life transitions. My approach starts by creating an open environment to help manage fears, negative self-talk, societal pressures and discover your own wishes, desires and needs.

Are you seeking a safe theraputic environment where you can resolve issues, deal with internal emotional conflicts, heal and move forward in life? I can help you. In my private practice, I provide my clients with real help and real hope so you can recover and discover the person you were meant to be. I also integrate journal exercises and out of therapy home work assignments in my practice. I am a proud Provider for TRICARE and TriWest for active Military and Veterans!!! I have experience in providing Court Ordered Supervised Therapeutic Visitation and reporting to the court on said visitation.

During my 22 years as a psychologist, I have worked with a wide range of conditions. I particularly focus on Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Abuse, Grief, Domestic Abuse, Obesity, and Self Esteem. I provide services to adolescents, adults, and the elderly either in an individual, couples or a family format. When indicated I collaborate with Doctors and Psychiatrists to ensure effective treatment.

As an EMDR trained, faith-based therapist, I help individuals and families heal and grow and thrive - and am honored to take part in others’ journeys toward wellness. I work with teens and adults of diverse backgrounds with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, parenting, relationship issues, and other mental health concerns. I have an attachment-based approach to therapy and believe that healing occurs within relationships. I use a variety of modalities and have an integrative approach to my work with clients, adapting my interventions to the particular needs of each individual.

I specialize in assessing and diagnosing various learning, social, emotional, behavioral and developmental disabilities in children, adolescents and adults. I provide comprehensive psychological evaluations in the following areas: forensic (civil and criminal), public safety, academic, cognitive, and medical. I am a qualified medical examiner (QME) and POST-certified. In addition to psychological evaluations, I can assist as a neutral and independent expert witness or consultant.

As individuals we all walk through rough times in our lives and sometimes, having someone by our side makes all the difference. I strive to provide a safe and supportive space for you to grow, heal, and work through the areas of your life that you are wanting to address. For almost fifteen years I have had the privilege of working with individuals going through some of the most difficult times in their lives. I have witnessed the resiliency of individuals committed to making changes. I wholeheartedly believe that we all have the ability to heal, overcome, and grow.

It takes courage to reach out for support. It’s my goal to create a safe, welcoming space where you can start or continue your journey to healing. I have experience with children/ youth/families who have experienced trauma, young adults, and women in their motherhood journey. It's my privilege to walk with you through these life transitions and hard places.

I am a San Luis Obispo therapist working extensively with adolescents, college students, adults and couples who struggle with relationship issues or who have experienced sexual abuse or domestic violence in their lives. I have also helped numerous clients struggling with depression or anxiety. I am practical and supportive in my approach. My focus has always been trauma work, and I feel great respect and admiration for my clients who have allowed me to be part of their journey to gain feelings of empowerment in their lives. Please click on my website for more information about my practice.

Everyone can benefit from additional support and guidance and my goal is to come along side others at any stage. I have experience working with children with emotional and behavioral issues, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress from work or school. I work to understand each individual's unique needs and strengths to overcome obstacles and challenges that prevent optimal mental health. I have experience working with college-aged clients to assist in alleviating the impact of various stressors that contribute to depression and anxiety and incorporate practical tools that can be used everyday.

Helping children, teens, and adults develop the capacity to live full, healthy lives is my focus. I bring warmth, openness, and a whole-person, collaborative approach to support individuals, as they work through their challenges and create tools to move forward and thrive. If you or your child are experiencing anxiety, depression, academic/workplace pressures, difficulties with family or relationships, developmental or medical challenges, life transitions, trauma histories, or simply that hard-to-place sense of feeling stuck, disconnected, or unfulfilled, we may be a great fit.

Sometimes life, our feelings, and our minds can become overwhelming. Many of us have been through things that make it difficult to understand our own thoughts and actions. My vast experience with a broad spectrum of human challenges has led me to develop a keen intuition. I am a Neurodiversity affirming therapist and I strive to connect with my clients' inner world. Many clients tell me that they feel like I am "the first person that really understands" them. Working together, I will endeavor to accurately conceptualize the various aspects of your life in order to increase self awareness and maximize personal growth.

Life has a way of providing us with times where we feel so hurt, messy, or emotionally raw that we may find ourselves wishing to be alone and hide - perhaps even from ourselves. Therapy provides a safe space and opportunity to delve into our relationships with others, ourselves, past events, and hopes in order to illuminate our preferred way of navigating through life. In my work with children and adolescents, I value learning the personal narratives that influence their sense of self, who they feel they are "supposed" to be, who they wish to be, and the problems that keep getting in the way.

Since you found me on this site I would venture to guess something is awry in your life...am I right? Whether you are struggling with relationships, tackling your own personal demons, or just have absolutely no idea why you don't feel like your normal self anymore we can work together to figure it out and discover solutions that work for you.

I offer phone or Zoom sessions! I am a Certified Transformational Life Coach with Master's degrees in Psychology and Education. I help my clients to work through various life transitions: developing healthier habits, letting go of self-defeating behaviors, managing anxiety, and discovering how to create a life worth living! My unique gift is to help people learn the skills and practices they can use to move through fear and doubt to arrive at a place of authenticity and presence. I specialize in bringing together the body and the mind to bring my clients into a state of health, balance, and wholeness.

I believe that each of us has the capacity to heal from our experiences, no matter how difficult, painful, or traumatic. Though the circumstances that cause our pain may be shared, the journey of healing is an entirely unique and personal one. My goals are to help you define your journey and provide a landscape where you feel seen, heard, and above all else, safe along the way. Whether still setting your course, or well into your journey, therapy can be deeply rewarding.

I strive to create a collaborative, therapeutic relationship based on your needs. Change can be a difficult process and bring up many emotions. I am here to help you with any struggles you are experiencing at this time. I am a licensed psychologist and I look forward to working with you! I strive to create collaborate and comfortable environment to establish individualized treatment plans that are client centered and based on your needs. I apply an integrative approach and I believe working as a team is important to build a strong therapeutic relationship. Your story is important to me and I am here to support you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California.I am also Certified in Sexual Addiction treatment and Compulsive Gambling Treatment.I have been trained in PTSD and Complex Trauma treatment.In addition I treat Sexual Abuse in children and adults. and I treat the trauma associated with addictions and with sexual abuse.We provide individual,group and couples therapy.Research supports the belief that traumas such as sexual abuse trigger addictions such as sexual addiction and the addictive is used to treat the trauma.

Are you wondering if well-trained EMDR therapist can shorten your time in treatment? Do you want your therapist to use your time with you in mind? Let's see if we connect and can make a treatment plan that you can get behind and make your experience interesting and engaging! Psychology Today's format is unique - please also see CalmClearAndConnected.com and LinkedIn.com/in/juliestowasser for more info about therapy options that might benefit you. Your migraines and early trauma may be treated here, too.