Relationship Issues Therapists in California

If you are looking for help dealing with overwhelming emotions, relationship difficulties, or challenging life transitions, I'm glad you have found me. I work with individuals on a wide variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships issues, trauma, grief and loss, and stage of life transitions. I especially enjoy working with women with mid-life concerns. Working with couples and families, I focus on all stages of relationship including premarital counseling, couples and families in crisis or looking for deeper connection and those considering or in the process of separating or divorcing.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Anxious? Depressed? Isolated? Are you stuck in a relationship or marriage that you know needs to end or change? Are you struggling with psychological or physical abuse in a relationship? Are you or a family member living with chronic illness? Are you a new or expecting parent? Do you feel yourself struggling with your kids or relatives? Do you feel supported and cared for in life? Do you need support and guidance to move forward in life? Do you have someone you can confide in? Let me help you find more grace and strength to move through this one precious life.

I am a clinical psychologist and a certified clinical hypnotherapist. I offer professional, compassionate therapy for those wishing to address life challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, life transitions and adjustment issues. Often when people become entrenched in repetitive, self-defeating patterns and behaviors, they feel stuck and unable to lead the lives they want and enjoy satisfying relationships. I work collaboratively with clients to understand these obstacles within the context of their history and current life situation and then develop strategies to remove or transform them.

As an experienced clinical psychologist, I help people with a wide range of problems including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career stresses, blocks in creativity, and coming to terms with difficult and traumatic life situations. I also provide parenting consultation. I firmly believe that lasting emotional change is possible. I try to help clients gain insight into themselves and their problems and acquire better tools to deal with them.

Hello, many people think about starting therapy when they are at one of life's crossroads or when they are in crisis. Whether this is happening in your personal life or in one of your relationships, therapy offers a safe and constructive place to address the concerns and issues you've been struggling with. Feeling stuck is very painful and even small changes can create positive differences in your life and help you start moving in a better, more hopeful direction. My treatment style is eclectic, warm, and verbal. I am supportive and like to focus on practical solutions.

I create a confidential space for you to safely explore your mental health concerns & gain practical tools to apply to your daily life. I offer short- & long-term therapy. I collaborate with you to understand your needs & goals. Then I create a treatment plan that is unique for you, based on what you need. I teach tools that have been proven to work in the past for my clients or for me. My clients tend to struggle with anxiety, depression, self-comparison, body image/EDs, trauma, abuse, substance use/addiction, relationship issues, spirituality questions, lack of self-esteem/confidence, stress, setting boundaries, & communication.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, facing a life crisis, or difficult transition in your relationship? I’m glad you are here. Through the years of my clinical work with individuals and groups of all ages, I've witnessed the transformative power of human connection in promoting healing and personal growth. I perceive the therapeutic process as an opportunity for in-depth introspection into inhibiting thoughts, emotions, and patterns. By providing a non-judgmental space to navigate through challenging life events and daily obstacles, I help my clients heighten emotional awareness and expand their viewpoint on complex situations.

We are all wired to change and grow. But sometimes we get stuck in old patterns and beliefs that keep us from realizing the fullest expression of ourselves. I collaborate with my clients in a safe, non-judgmental environment where we identify these patterns and start developing new ways of experiencing them.

I can imagine the strain that sheltering in place must be putting on your relationship. Working on your communication skills and intimate connection is challenging enough when you can go to your favorite yoga class when you need a break - but when you can’t leave the house - it can feel unbearable.

Jaclyn Schwartz, MA, holds a license in marriage and family therapy (LFMT) through the California Board of Behavioral Health. She has been working with individuals and couples for the past 14 years in person and through telehealth, and currently works over zoom in order to see people from all over California. If you are a couple or individual looking for support before taking the next step in a commitment (premarital counseling), looking to heal yourself or relationship after betrayal (infidelity), or suffering from an addiction (chemical or sexual) I can help. Addiction and betrayal causes trauma that is real and treatable.

I am a licensed psychotherapist and work with adults and adolescents specializing in trauma recovery, relationship dynamics and sexuality. I am experienced and celebrate sexual and gender diversity and non-traditional relationship structures. My work is somatic and experiential. “Experiential” means experiencing your felt sense of your emotions. This is helpful to realize and identify your core needs, desires & values instead of living by surivial beliefs rooted in past trauma.

Are you feeilng anxious or depressed? Are you worried about your relationship(s)? Are you having difficulty at work, or questioning your career choice? I can help! ANXIETY/DEPRESSION: Anxiety and sadness are normal human emotions, but sometimes these feelings become overwhelming and feel unmanagble. I have helped my clients manage and even eliminate their symptoms through in-depth work tailored specifically to their individual needs, often without the use of medication. For more information, please visit my website by clicking the button on the left.

Is it ever difficult to understand your child's behavior or your teen's angst? Do they speak a language or behave in a way you find challenging? Children from infancy through adolescence can seem unmanageable at times causing parents to feel overwhelmed and powerless. Why continue struggling? If your child is having a difficult time at home, in school, or with friends, I can offer insights and recommendations as well as provide a safe space for everyone to learn respectful, meaningful communication directed toward positive change. Let me help you and your family get there together.

"We can't change the wind, but we can adjust our sails." With the uncertainty of the worldwide pandemic facing all of us, I am focusing now on issues of stress management, helping clients adapt to problems they might have experienced previously, but which may have become accentuated due to current events. In practice for more than 50 years, I have had extensive postdoctoral training in treating a wide variety of emotional, as well as relationship, concerns with a multitude of treatment approaches. While I would rather see you in my office, many have found that working online has been convenient, safe and effective for them.

For both individuals and couples, we'll work to address the root of the problem in order to create long-term change and growth. While I'm good at helping people build copings skills, I'm best at addressing issues that arise around relationships trauma, sexuality, identity, and self-esteem. We will work toward helping you feel and function better while wrestling with the deeper, messier issues at the root of the problem.

Do you need help with communication? Does your partner lack empathy and emotion? Does he/she not listen? Have you been hurt by an affair? I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, an expert in Couple & Marriage Therapy, betrayal trauma, emotional communication and divorce prevention. I help individuals and couples recover from the trauma of an affair and learn how to prevent future infidelity. I help couples in conflict understand and escape their patterns of arguing, re-build trust, and meet each other's emotional needs. I help couples in new relationships build the foundations for healthy relationship.

We often have good intentions to take care of ourselves, but too often, we put ourselves last. There will never be a perfect time to start, but now is the time to make an investment in yourself for a happier future. Maybe you're depressed, anxious or unhappy about your relationship, work or life. Don't delay your chance for a happier life. Learn ways to manage stress and your mental health. Call me for a free brief phone consult to find out if I am the right therapist for you.

As a therapist, I enjoy cultivating authentic relationships with clients and learning about the communities in which you both thrive in and have endured pain in. I’m curious about how you connect with others and how your past experiences impact your relationships and the energy you carry every day. Cross-cultural differences, family systems, and past trauma can make navigating our interpersonal relationships messy and cloud our thoughts. We’ll explore your narrative and the lens through which you see yourself to better understand and rebuild your relationship with yourself and others.

I understand getting the help you need can be hard. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families overcome a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, and relationship difficulties.