Somatic Therapists in Whittier, CA

I support caring people to overcome painful ruptures in their lives and activate their creativity, presence and relationships. By accessing my family lineage of expressive arts and 15 years of community mental health, I am able to strategically hold space for people to amplify their authentic voice, and cultivate compassionate power. Using powerful modalities of somatic evidence-based approaches such as EMDR and Brainspotting, expressive arts, and transformative justice we can together ignite imagination, creativity, and healthy relationship building. These approaches help people live with a greater sense of ease and purpose.

Teresa Blenggio Martinez, LMFT, Somatic trauma-informed approach, I am deeply committed to delivering comprehensive care, establishing a safe environment, and ensuring positive outcomes. Confidential consultations and assessments, ensuring privacy and trust in the therapeutic process. My therapeutic approach is rooted in integrative somatic trauma-informed care. I have a particular interest in supporting individuals impacted by anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, intergenerational trauma, the impact of systemic oppression, coming out related issues, and intimate partner violence/domestic violence.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, depressed or stuck, I recognize the impact it can have on your relationships, goals, self-esteem and how you feel in your mind and body. If you find yourself affected by difficult events, grief, and trauma from your past, I understand how it can interfere with daily life making it difficult to focus mentally, relax physically, and enjoy the things you once loved. You do not have to go through this alone. I am committed to providing compassionate support and guidance as we work together to find clarity, joy and reclaim ease in your mind, body and spirit. Change is possible. Healing is possible.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 17 years of experience in treating adult clients with a variety of difficulties including anxiety & panic, mood disorders, grief & loss, ADHD, relationship problems, stress management, & personal growth & development. I have a passion for helping my clients gain a better understanding of themselves, triumph over obstacles in their lives, & lead healthier, happier, & more fulfilling lives overall. My treatment approaches are integrative & holistic & include various somatic (mind-body) therapy, solution-focused, positive psychology, & cognitive behavior therapy techniques.

Los Angeles’s Premier Mental Health & Substance Abuse Outpatient Treatment Center is committed to improving the lives of individuals who are struggling with mental health and substance abuse. Regardless of how these issues are impacting your life, we can help you move past them to a better you. Whether you or a loved one are struggling with mental health issues or drug and alcohol abuse, we are equipped to be able to help find a way out.

My goal is to help people with the many facets and challenges life may bring. I believe in empowering a person to take control of their life and working on issues that they may have struggled with and could be affecting them. The vulnerability of welcoming a child into a family, having lost a loved one, divorce, depression, relationship problems, or life transitions may bring up unresolved issues and new challenges, but it also provides an opportunity to heal and stop cycles of intergenerational trauma and ultimately provide healing. The goal is to help you thrive just not survive in life.

Are you feeling stuck in a recurring cycle of repeatedly doing the same thing expecting different results yet, keep running into the same obstacles? Life experiences can sometimes make us feel discouraged and hopeless leaving us unsatisfied. Life does not have to be that way. We have control over our lives regardless of the insurmountable obstacles we face daily. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with victims of trauma, and grief and loss as a result of broken relationships, death of loved one, or life transitions. I have always believed that there is hope after adversity

As emotional healing takes place, we awaken to ourselves, to others, to our lives. My work initially involves setting up an environment of safety and trust. In this surround, challenges from the past and present can be unearthed, explored and used to our advantage. Growth is born of struggle, not comfort. Building a story of your experiences, helps one find continuity and purpose in life. I am present, listening and feeling as our work unfolds. I challenge and confront but also validate one's experiences and emotional responses to those experiences. Being seen, heard and understood begets healing.

Ready to quiet the inner chatter and reconnect with yourself? I guide clients towards understanding past experiences that fuel negativity, panic attacks, anxiety, or depression. Together, we'll navigate this journey, fostering deeper self-connections. Start your transformative journey with me to discover your ability to thrive. My treatment approach is tailored to your needs. I specialize in supporting women, perinatal mental health, and parents of blended families.

I have been a licensed psychotherapist for 43 years and have developed a number of specialties over the years. These include the treatment of traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, dysfunctional family of origin issues, dissociative disorders, mind/body issues, eating disorders, stress management, coping skills training and relaxation training. Besides Cognitive Therapy, I utilize EMDR, hypnosis and Alpha-Stim in my therapeutic work with clients. I also do "parts work", as in Internal Family Systems and Ericksonian Psychotherapy. I do in-person sessions: Tuesdays & Thursdays. I do Telehealth sessions: Mondays & Wednesdays.

Hello, my name is Debbie Grace Lugtu. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have my master's degree in counseling. I graduated in Palo Alto University in 2020 with Counseling Honor Society. I work from a strength-based and narrative therapy approach. In the first sessions, I highly focus on rapport building and listening to your narrative/story. Throughout our work, I use an attachment-based lens to figure out the underlying issue and where issue has stemmed from. I use narrative therapy to re-author your story. Alongside, I teach coping skills such as Mindfulness and CBT.

Hi! I am Stacey Rydell, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has a passion for helping those on their healing journey to find more meaning in life. I focus primarily on working with LGBTQ+, women-identifying adults ages 18-40 years old. Much of my experience is treating anxiety, depression, Bipolar, gender identity, and disordered eating. Working with adults of all ages, I guide my clients toward their inner knowing that we are all born with but have lost contact with due to trauma, societal pressures, family dynamics, and much more.

Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.

Hello I'm Julia Mendoza, a therapist providing therapy throughout the state of California. I have experience working with children and adults, in the areas of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, LGBT+ issues, OCD, personality disorders, family problems, relationship and partner conflict, and traumas. I truly enjoy helping others and I have been told that I am funny, genuine, open-minded, and a good listener. Se habla Español!

Hello and glad you’re here! I am an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor working under the license of Inga Simonian, Ph.D. I completed my Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Alliant International University (CACREP accredited) San Diego. I am a member of the honor society Chi Sigma Iota, the American Counseling Association, and the California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors.