Psychodynamic Therapists in Oxnard, CA
Jeanne Margarete Wenzke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oxnard, CA 93035 (Online Only)
Approaches designed to meet your needs, drawn from mindfulness, psychodynamic and cognitive therories, somatic, and art modalities, will be explored enabling you to view new possibilities and experiences.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or just not ok? Are you overwhelmed trying to manage life's ebbs and flows? Do you have repetitious thoughts despite efforts to push them aside? Living with uncertainty while experiencing so many different feelings can be exhausting. I offer culturally sensitive services to clients of all socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities in a safe, respectful, and supportive space.
Approaches designed to meet your needs, drawn from mindfulness, psychodynamic and cognitive therories, somatic, and art modalities, will be explored enabling you to view new possibilities and experiences.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or just not ok? Are you overwhelmed trying to manage life's ebbs and flows? Do you have repetitious thoughts despite efforts to push them aside? Living with uncertainty while experiencing so many different feelings can be exhausting. I offer culturally sensitive services to clients of all socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities in a safe, respectful, and supportive space.
Vivian Singleton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oxnard, CA 93033
Hi, my name is Vivian Singleton, LMFT licensed in California. I approach therapy with potential clients from a client-centered approach, offering DBT, CBT couples counseling. I typically work with moderate to severe depressed clients, individuals experiencing psychosis impairments. In addition, working with couples struggling with communication, emotional intimacy, rupture in trust and intimacy. My approach is from a psychodynamic and humanistic and behavioral standpoint.
Hi, my name is Vivian Singleton, LMFT licensed in California. I approach therapy with potential clients from a client-centered approach, offering DBT, CBT couples counseling. I typically work with moderate to severe depressed clients, individuals experiencing psychosis impairments. In addition, working with couples struggling with communication, emotional intimacy, rupture in trust and intimacy. My approach is from a psychodynamic and humanistic and behavioral standpoint.
Deleene Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LPT, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxnard, CA 93036
My modalities are person-centered, humanistic & will teach you various techniques with a psychodynamic mindset to overcome, depression, stress, and anxiety.
Are you feeling judged and not being heard ? I am confident in navigating you through this tough time. Together we will find a healthy balance to overcome most of life's challenging events. This will be a collaborative process and effort between you and I. I will strengthen your insight into feeling confident and to generate your sense of self and morale. Let me set your foundation and empower you into a healthy and peaceful space in your life by reinforcing you through a time of healing.
My modalities are person-centered, humanistic & will teach you various techniques with a psychodynamic mindset to overcome, depression, stress, and anxiety.
Are you feeling judged and not being heard ? I am confident in navigating you through this tough time. Together we will find a healthy balance to overcome most of life's challenging events. This will be a collaborative process and effort between you and I. I will strengthen your insight into feeling confident and to generate your sense of self and morale. Let me set your foundation and empower you into a healthy and peaceful space in your life by reinforcing you through a time of healing.
Christine Olney
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oxnard, CA 93036
Waitlist for new clients
As appropriate, I will also use psychodynamic as well as psychoanalytic techniques.
When looking for a therapist, it's important that we find someone who we believe can help us. We need someone we feel comfortable with, and someone we can trust. When I work with my clients within this framework and with these foundations, they are able to set and reach goals to fulfill dreams and find their meaning and purpose in life. In my practice, I work with clients struggling with mood disorders, substance abuse, personality disorders, and relationship problems. I believe in aligning our thoughts, emotions, words, behavior, and spirit in order to see our path laid out before us with clarity.
As appropriate, I will also use psychodynamic as well as psychoanalytic techniques.
When looking for a therapist, it's important that we find someone who we believe can help us. We need someone we feel comfortable with, and someone we can trust. When I work with my clients within this framework and with these foundations, they are able to set and reach goals to fulfill dreams and find their meaning and purpose in life. In my practice, I work with clients struggling with mood disorders, substance abuse, personality disorders, and relationship problems. I believe in aligning our thoughts, emotions, words, behavior, and spirit in order to see our path laid out before us with clarity.
Lizzete Banuelos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oxnard, CA 93030
org), Trauma Exposure Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy using timelines, and Trauma-Focused CBT.
My name is Lizzete Banuelos, license marriage and family therapist for the past 16 years. I collaborate with individuals and couples to create a plan to help process their struggles with sexual traumas, partner abuse, child abuse, and other traumas. “The quality of our life depends on the quality of our relationships.” -Esther Perel Healthy, loving, and respectful relationships are easier said than done. Unresolved trauma can skew our understanding of a healthy dynamic in our relationships with ourselves and others.
org), Trauma Exposure Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy using timelines, and Trauma-Focused CBT.
My name is Lizzete Banuelos, license marriage and family therapist for the past 16 years. I collaborate with individuals and couples to create a plan to help process their struggles with sexual traumas, partner abuse, child abuse, and other traumas. “The quality of our life depends on the quality of our relationships.” -Esther Perel Healthy, loving, and respectful relationships are easier said than done. Unresolved trauma can skew our understanding of a healthy dynamic in our relationships with ourselves and others.
The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxnard, CA 93031 (Online Only)
Our therapists come from diverse backgrounds and training, but all share a commitment to helping clients achieve their goals and improve their well-being. They are experts in a range of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, family systems therapy, and more. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or any other mental health concern, our therapists can help!
Our therapists come from diverse backgrounds and training, but all share a commitment to helping clients achieve their goals and improve their well-being. They are experts in a range of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, family systems therapy, and more. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or any other mental health concern, our therapists can help!
Jennifer Stocker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oxnard, CA 93030
I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed marriage and family therapist with extensive experience working with individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I firmly believe humans possess an inherent resilience and strength to overcome life’s many challenges. Recognizing that therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, I tailor my approach, employing a blend of methods customized to your unique needs. My treatment modalities include, but are not limited to, psychodynamic therapy, structural family therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed marriage and family therapist with extensive experience working with individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I firmly believe humans possess an inherent resilience and strength to overcome life’s many challenges. Recognizing that therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, I tailor my approach, employing a blend of methods customized to your unique needs. My treatment modalities include, but are not limited to, psychodynamic therapy, structural family therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Chloe Zessin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oxnard, CA 93030 (Online Only)
My approach is culturally sensitive and holistic, utilizing an integrative mix of evidence based practices including: Systems, Psychodynamic and Attachment Theories.
I believe that everyone is capable of overcoming the obstacles that stand in the way of realizing their goals. We all deserve to be validated exactly as we are. We can accomplish this by looking inward, and fostering a strong sense of self. This way we are able meet our own emotional needs and free ourselves from the unhelpful cycles in our lives.
My approach is culturally sensitive and holistic, utilizing an integrative mix of evidence based practices including: Systems, Psychodynamic and Attachment Theories.
I believe that everyone is capable of overcoming the obstacles that stand in the way of realizing their goals. We all deserve to be validated exactly as we are. We can accomplish this by looking inward, and fostering a strong sense of self. This way we are able meet our own emotional needs and free ourselves from the unhelpful cycles in our lives.
Lisa Ann Noack
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Oxnard, CA 93030
Waitlist for new clients
I use evidenced-based approaches such as CBT, Psychodynamic, DBT, Experiential, and Comprehensive Resource Model for trauma processing.
It's not easy asking for help and support when navigating life's challenges. Finding a trained therapist you feel comfortable with is extremely important. My goal is to balance supportive connection with skilled intervention, helping clients create healthy and meaningful lives. I believe in a holistic, integrative approach to therapy that includes all dimensions of health. I perceive every person who enters therapy as valuable and courageous, deserving treatment tailored to their specific needs in a supportive, safe, caring environment. I will always respect your unique personality, cultural background and family context.
I use evidenced-based approaches such as CBT, Psychodynamic, DBT, Experiential, and Comprehensive Resource Model for trauma processing.
It's not easy asking for help and support when navigating life's challenges. Finding a trained therapist you feel comfortable with is extremely important. My goal is to balance supportive connection with skilled intervention, helping clients create healthy and meaningful lives. I believe in a holistic, integrative approach to therapy that includes all dimensions of health. I perceive every person who enters therapy as valuable and courageous, deserving treatment tailored to their specific needs in a supportive, safe, caring environment. I will always respect your unique personality, cultural background and family context.
Amanda Valladares
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oxnard, CA 93033
My therapeutic styles can range from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, guided meditation, solution-focused, trauma-focused, strength-based, psychodynamic, and many others.
Hello, my name is Amanda Valladares. I am an LCSW and have been in the career of social work therapies for eight years. I completed my undergraduate studies at Cal State Northridge and my master's program at Columbia University. My approach style for therapy is tailored depending on the therapeutic needs of the client. I have worked with a broad range of cultures, ages, and genders. The focus of my practice is to increase clients' motivation, self-esteem, skills, and confidence in being able to work toward independently managing their therapeutic concerns.
My therapeutic styles can range from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, guided meditation, solution-focused, trauma-focused, strength-based, psychodynamic, and many others.
Hello, my name is Amanda Valladares. I am an LCSW and have been in the career of social work therapies for eight years. I completed my undergraduate studies at Cal State Northridge and my master's program at Columbia University. My approach style for therapy is tailored depending on the therapeutic needs of the client. I have worked with a broad range of cultures, ages, and genders. The focus of my practice is to increase clients' motivation, self-esteem, skills, and confidence in being able to work toward independently managing their therapeutic concerns.
Carl Hess
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxnard, CA 93030
Treatment modalities include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Surf Therapy.
Carl Hess is an Associate Marriage and Family therapist practicing in Ventura County. Carl works with individuals, families, and couples, helping to improve relationships and to discover the path to more rich and meaningful lives. Carl employs knowledge of a wide range of treatment modalities to create individualized treatment plans with practical solutions to life's challenges.
Treatment modalities include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Surf Therapy.
Carl Hess is an Associate Marriage and Family therapist practicing in Ventura County. Carl works with individuals, families, and couples, helping to improve relationships and to discover the path to more rich and meaningful lives. Carl employs knowledge of a wide range of treatment modalities to create individualized treatment plans with practical solutions to life's challenges.
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Melissa Satram
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oxnard, CA 93036
By using CBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approach, I can help you navigate life's ups and downs and shift patterns, thoughts, and behaviors.
Do you ever struggle with feeling like you’re not enough? Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Do you feel stuck and triggered by childhood trauma? The symptoms of trauma include anxiety, depression, high conflict relationships, occupational impairment, addiction, and much more. I believe therapy can help you develop a more self-awareness and actionable plan to alleviate these symptoms. I specialized in working with people who are willing to explore past, present, and future challenges and to find tools for personal growth.
By using CBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approach, I can help you navigate life's ups and downs and shift patterns, thoughts, and behaviors.
Do you ever struggle with feeling like you’re not enough? Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Do you feel stuck and triggered by childhood trauma? The symptoms of trauma include anxiety, depression, high conflict relationships, occupational impairment, addiction, and much more. I believe therapy can help you develop a more self-awareness and actionable plan to alleviate these symptoms. I specialized in working with people who are willing to explore past, present, and future challenges and to find tools for personal growth.
Linda J Bronzan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oxnard, CA 93036
Waitlist for new clients
I offer cognitive-based, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapies that aim to enhance awareness of the mind-body connection.
Sometimes we can’t share how we really feel, even with the people we're closest to. Maybe you worry about burdening others or hope things will just get better. Perhaps you avoid your feelings or overthink them to exhaustion. Whatever it is, you don’t have to face it alone. Having experienced my own struggles in life has inspired my passion to help others. As a therapist, I've seen firsthand how depression, anxiety, and trauma can leave you feeling isolated and out of control. I want to be a beacon of hope. I want to help you tap into your inner strength, regain your confidence, and help you make lasting positive changes.
I offer cognitive-based, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapies that aim to enhance awareness of the mind-body connection.
Sometimes we can’t share how we really feel, even with the people we're closest to. Maybe you worry about burdening others or hope things will just get better. Perhaps you avoid your feelings or overthink them to exhaustion. Whatever it is, you don’t have to face it alone. Having experienced my own struggles in life has inspired my passion to help others. As a therapist, I've seen firsthand how depression, anxiety, and trauma can leave you feeling isolated and out of control. I want to be a beacon of hope. I want to help you tap into your inner strength, regain your confidence, and help you make lasting positive changes.
Elizabeth Z Ribicki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxnard, CA 93030
Emotional dysregulation is a common aspect of ADHD, leading to intense and sometimes unpredictable mood swings. Similarly, while experiencing anxiety and depression managing emotions can be a challenge and impact relationships, work dynamics, and overall well-being. Lets work together on identifying emotions, labeling them and expressing them while learning to manage unhelpful thinking to help you increase self-esteem and navigate social and work situations more effectively.
Emotional dysregulation is a common aspect of ADHD, leading to intense and sometimes unpredictable mood swings. Similarly, while experiencing anxiety and depression managing emotions can be a challenge and impact relationships, work dynamics, and overall well-being. Lets work together on identifying emotions, labeling them and expressing them while learning to manage unhelpful thinking to help you increase self-esteem and navigate social and work situations more effectively.
Robert Bancroft
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oxnard, CA 93033
My name is Robert Bancroft, but I usually go by Bob. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. Much of my experience has been with pre-adolescents, adolescents, and young adults. I find this experience helpful with all ages of clients and families, as these are very formative and significant times in most clients' lives. I have helped clients succeed and grow, facing every level of trauma possible. I practice Client-Centered and Trauma Informed individual psychotherapy. I use Structural Family Therapy with families and as a framework to help individuals understand their own family dynamics.
My name is Robert Bancroft, but I usually go by Bob. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. Much of my experience has been with pre-adolescents, adolescents, and young adults. I find this experience helpful with all ages of clients and families, as these are very formative and significant times in most clients' lives. I have helped clients succeed and grow, facing every level of trauma possible. I practice Client-Centered and Trauma Informed individual psychotherapy. I use Structural Family Therapy with families and as a framework to help individuals understand their own family dynamics.
Matthew Levy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxnard, CA 93035
Many people go to therapy because they want better. That is my main objective for all my clients no matter what their present situation might be. Whether this involves your relationship, your anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, addictions or gender difficulties, counseling can provide a virtual road map towards your better, or maybe even, best version of yourself. In taking the time to search this site, you've already taken the first step towards that very outcome. I provide a safe, comfortable, confidential environment in which I assist my clients work towards the goal of better, stronger, and of course, healthier.
Many people go to therapy because they want better. That is my main objective for all my clients no matter what their present situation might be. Whether this involves your relationship, your anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, addictions or gender difficulties, counseling can provide a virtual road map towards your better, or maybe even, best version of yourself. In taking the time to search this site, you've already taken the first step towards that very outcome. I provide a safe, comfortable, confidential environment in which I assist my clients work towards the goal of better, stronger, and of course, healthier.
Adam Castillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oxnard, CA 93030
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with LA County Department of Mental Health and community-based organization experience. I am passionate about working with individuals and military members/veterans seeking adaptive skills to navigate life's transitions. I specialize in work stress; depression and anxiety; post-traumatic stress syndrome; domestic violence, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; issues of acculturation and inter-generational conflict; relationship and men's health; aging, losses, and bereavement. I am experienced in cognitive intervention and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with LA County Department of Mental Health and community-based organization experience. I am passionate about working with individuals and military members/veterans seeking adaptive skills to navigate life's transitions. I specialize in work stress; depression and anxiety; post-traumatic stress syndrome; domestic violence, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; issues of acculturation and inter-generational conflict; relationship and men's health; aging, losses, and bereavement. I am experienced in cognitive intervention and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
Karyn Noel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxnard, CA 93036 (Online Only)
Our inner critics can be relentless and cruel. We talk to ourselves in ways we would NEVER consider speaking to a friend. And as if our own inner monologues weren't enough, there's the constant bombardment of messaging from all directions about what we need to "fix" to be good enough. All that noise is enough to make even the most grounded person feel hopeless at times. But these critics are not our true voices. They have been sculpted by abusive and oppressive systems that were built to keep us distracted, submissive, and compliant.
Our inner critics can be relentless and cruel. We talk to ourselves in ways we would NEVER consider speaking to a friend. And as if our own inner monologues weren't enough, there's the constant bombardment of messaging from all directions about what we need to "fix" to be good enough. All that noise is enough to make even the most grounded person feel hopeless at times. But these critics are not our true voices. They have been sculpted by abusive and oppressive systems that were built to keep us distracted, submissive, and compliant.
Ericka Estrada
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oxnard, CA 93036
Hi! My name is Ericka Estrada and I am a Latinx Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. Do you feel stuck? Things are just not what they used to be? Are you constantly feeling sad or unsure of what is happening in your life? I’m here to tell you that I believe we can have those hard conversations and resolve the issues that seem to weigh you down.
Hi! My name is Ericka Estrada and I am a Latinx Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. Do you feel stuck? Things are just not what they used to be? Are you constantly feeling sad or unsure of what is happening in your life? I’m here to tell you that I believe we can have those hard conversations and resolve the issues that seem to weigh you down.
Hannah Thomson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oxnard, CA 93033
Hi. I'm Hannah Thomson. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been providing mental health treatment for over 15 years. When you first come see me, we will do an assessment together to help me understand who you are in a holistic way, which includes your intersecting identities, values, strengths, and what is important to you. I have experience in a wide spectrum of presenting concerns, ranging from short-term adjustment issues to longer-term mental illness diagnoses. I have also worked extensively with life transitions, trauma, identity issues, interpersonal relationship problems, religious trauma, and women's issues.
Hi. I'm Hannah Thomson. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been providing mental health treatment for over 15 years. When you first come see me, we will do an assessment together to help me understand who you are in a holistic way, which includes your intersecting identities, values, strengths, and what is important to you. I have experience in a wide spectrum of presenting concerns, ranging from short-term adjustment issues to longer-term mental illness diagnoses. I have also worked extensively with life transitions, trauma, identity issues, interpersonal relationship problems, religious trauma, and women's issues.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.