Therapists in Thousand Oaks, CA

Do you feel exhausted before you even start your day? Are you restless in bed and wish there were a way to finally get a good night’s sleep? I am a UCLA trained clinical psychologist, author, and professor who specializes in the evidence-based treatment of insomnia, anxiety, trauma, and burnout and have helped many people overcome the challenges they are facing by learning how to sleep better, feel well, and thrive. I am certified in Mindfulness based and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, which is considered the “gold standard” and first line treatment for insomnia, as it provides natural relief of insomnia symptoms.

Many people are struggling with worry, sadness, emotional/physical pain, and/or stress. I can teach you effective coping strategies to deal with these. I have been doing it successfully the past 20+ years. The results are people often experience more peace, better sleep, better mood, and better relationship connections with others at home and/or at work. Becoming a better you will be one of the best investments you will ever make. Call today to set up an appointment to discuss your particular situation.

You can heal. I'm an ally and guide in the process. I work with pts/d and trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, and attachment interruption. My work integrates psychotherapy, bio-psychology, behavioral change, and holistic practice, and I use the lense of attachment theory to guide us. We will dismantle the barriers that block you from living your fullest life, however you define that, and we'll help you build new pathways to travel forward. Together, we use our relationship, your self-knowledge and life-knowledge, and my specialized training to move your life into something personally satisfying. I expect to open an office 6/24

My clients typically come to me because they are struggling with anxiety or depression and they want to work on their ability to interact with others or improve relationships, complete tasks, sleep better or feel better about themselves. I use a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions, Exposure Response Prevention, Dialectical Behavior Therapy interventions, Brainspotting and when indicated Behavioral Interventions. I work from a strengths-based perspective to find the best parts of you and/or your family and I work to build your strengths so you can grow and thrive on your own again.

I have experience working with individuals of various cultural backgrounds, which has provided me with the experience in helping with a diverse area of mental health difficulties from Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder, (veteran, infidelity, domestic violence, physical, emotional and sexual abuse), family and couple therapy . I help my clients decrease their depressive and anxious symptoms, identify their positive thoughts, decrease worries, feel relaxed, happy, sleep well, and develop good relationship with others.

Are you struggling with anxiety and trauma and turning towards unhealthy coping mechanisms in an attempt to manage your emotions? Now is a trying time for almost everyone, and if you have a trauma background what's coming up in the current environment may be reminiscent of the stress, isolation, and fear induced by early childhood experiences. You don't have to handle this alone, and with clinically tested techniques to regulate the mind and body, it's possible to shift from a place of disempowerment to strength.

As a Psychotherapist Hasya integrates different theoretical orientations and interventions to offer a highly personalized approach to treatment. Along with compassion and understanding, she works in a collaborative partnership to uncover strengths and attain maximum potential for growth. Hasya is passionate about helping clients discover unconscious patterns that are limiting. She is supporting clients every step of the way combining therapeutic techniques with genuine care, humor and wisdom.

Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck. The most important step towards healing is to address the unresolved emotion inside you. Healing requires feelings. Acceptance slowly dissolves pain. When we function from the fear and scarring of our trauma, the cycles continue until we learn how to transmute that energy into love. I apply a Holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being, addressing the “whole” self. Through a holistic framework tailored to your unique needs, the goal is to support you develop a deeper understanding of the self on all these levels.

I treat individuals for depression, anxiety, trauma, issues related to aging and life transitions, issues related to grief and loss, and a number of other life stressors. I work with all ages and stages of development, including older adults, and have specialized training to work with young children as well. I enjoy helping people through understanding the various parts of life.

Do you ever just look around and think, "Please don't make me live through one more unprecedented historical event"? Yeah, you are definitely not the only one. These days, it is so common for people to experience stress and take on the collective trauma of world events. The struggle is SO real. Sometimes it feels impossible to see past all of our problems, sadness, trauma, stress and hopelessness. The goal of therapy is to create a space for you to release, process difficult feelings and heal emotionally.

Lifespan is a center specializing in mental health diagnosis and treatment across all ages. We specialize in providing psychological testing, neuropsychological evaluations, and neurodevelopmental assessments and provide diagnostic clarity, referrals, resources, and treatment plans. We help in identifying learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, issues with attention, and memory and learning complaints, to name a few. Psychological testing can help to clarify between different diagnoses (e.g., ADHD vs Anxiety), provide answers about general difficulties you or your child may be having, and be used for schools to help accommodate you or your child’s needs. We help you better understand your strengths and identify areas of support. Furthermore, we specialize in pre-surgical evaluations (e.g., bariatric, reconstructive, etc.) and work directly with surgeons to optimize outcomes.

I am Dr. Jennifer Nevitt and I am a licensed psychologist in California. I think that clients can benefit from permanent change by using several approaches, but mostly about how we think about our situation, our future, and actually changing the way our brain is wired to get the best results using positive psychology that helps us see the world in a positive way, and respond to stress differently as soon as treatment begins. I use several approaches when providing psychotherapy. I am trained in psychodynamic, family systems, mindfulness, client-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, and more.

You’ve struggled to find time to make a weekly therapy appointment to cope with the isolation, overwhelm, anxiety, and so many other feelings. Taking a really good deep breath sounds so simple, yet you often forget to take 10-seconds in order to care for yourself. You’re tired of taking care of everyone else, feeling overwhelmed, unorganized, heart constantly racing, or have an unending headache. Your shoulders and neck are so tight. Your stomach has it's own issues. It is exhausting to try to function this way.This is where EMDR Intensive come into play. About a week of your time, compared to one time a week for who knows how long.

I specialize in treating treating high achieving individuals & couples, with perfectionist tendencies. My priority is your emotional safety. Non judgmental support allows for your sharing openly and honestly. The need to "be right" can be unconscious, & you may be hurting those you love. My skilled intuition, and 25+ yrs. of clinical success, knows hope is available for the motivated and committed recovering anxious, obsessive, & over analyzing adult. Our trusting relationship inspires you to reflect upon your life/relationship goals; together we explore, & honestly challenge: "Do I want to be right?" Or, do I want to be loved?"

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.

We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.

Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.

IT IS IN OUR DARKEST MOMENTS THAT WE MUST FOCUS TO SEE THE LIGHT. Your present circumstance does not determine your future. It's time to move from suffering & hardship to a place of happiness & comfort. I provide treatment & symptom relief for Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Trauma, OCD, Addiction, Anger, Grief, Infertility, Chronic Illness, Unemployment, & other life challenges that are holding you back from living the life you deserve. My goal is to assist you in working towards your potential & improving your well-being, as well as build on your strengths & attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing.

I work primarily with adults who are wanting to manage symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I will be with you on your path to discovery, recovery, and finding the person you would like to become. I approach therapy with a client-centered approach in order to create a safe, comfortable space for you to share and express yourself, and your vulnerabilities. We will explore healthy ways to process your trauma, regulate difficult emotions, and restore broken relationships. I believe the trust built between Client and Therapist is powerful, and necessary in order to help you through your healing journey.