Therapists in Lakewood, CA

I have extensive experience working with various evidence-based modalities as well as alternative and somatic therapies. I currently work at Harbor UCLA as a Clinical Director of a Trauma service and as Associate Professor at UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine. I am Bilingual in Hebrew and English. Areas of specialization: Mood disorders; anxiety disorders; post traumatic stress disorder; life transition and adjustment issues; bereavement and loss; couple and relationship therapy; Family therapy; Parenting strategies; work related stress. I am also available for lectures, and trainings and certifications (Prolonged Exposure)

You're feeling depressed, isolated, frustrated and angry with the state of the world. And yet you're still expected to keep up with overwhelming pressures and demands of day to day life. It can feel impossible. All this stress can cause us to lose sight of what’s important and end up stuck in the same unhelpful patterns in our work, our relationships, and our own thoughts. But it doesn't have to be this way. What if you could get back in touch with your hopes, dreams, and desires? I work with clients struggling with bipolar disorder or depression, job and career stress, loneliness, and relationship conflicts.

Hi! I'm Robyn and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, currently working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I have over 30 years of experience using mindfulness and meditation practices, stress management, sleep management, and cognitive behavioral psychology. I work together with you to help you feel better and get what you want.

At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.

Seeking help takes courage and resolve. Whether you are struggling or seeking self-growth, therapy can be an effective place to start feeling and living better. I will meet you with warmth and kindness and partner with you to reach your goals. ​I have been working in this field since 2005, and I find the best work is done when my clients and I build a strong alliance in the service of their growth.

Therapy to help you navigate challenging stressors and life transitions.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? Do you suffer from obsessive anxious and depressive thoughts? Are you tired of not feeling like yourself? I empower you to take control over your life by utilizing evidenced based practices combined with solution-focused, strengths-based, empathetic, trauma informed and holistic approaches. After each session you will walk away with enhanced coping skills to battle your mental health symptoms and gain a deeper understanding of yourself.

Being a therapist not only involves the training we are provided nor the previous clients with whom we have worked with. In my opinion, it involves the humility to allow one's client to feel safe enough to share the most vulnerable parts of their experiences in order for both of us to feel connected and moving in the same direction. My style of treatment follows my beliefs above. While we take our time bonding, I will be working to put the pieces together that you may be unable to see. Once we have a pattern established, we will go at your speed, perhaps with a light nudge from me, in order to discover the origins of your issues.

I am a certified CBT therapist with over 20 years of experience as a licensed psychologist. If you're struggling with significant anxiety or painful sadness and are finding it hard to move forward with the things that are important to you, I can help. We'll work together to better understand your unique situation and develop a plan to enable you to cope more effectively with what you're going through. You'll learn tools to better manage your difficult emotions so that they're no longer getting in your way. I know how overwhelming severe anxiety can feel, and I’m here to serve as your guide for navigating through this rough terrain.

My general frame work is that you cannot separate the body from the mind nor can you separate a person from their life time of experiences, therefore working with all of these systems is a highly effective way to improve happiness, decrease anxiety and stress, and increase coping skills to manage life with more ease and improved relationships. Now offering emergency Intensive Couples Counseling! I work well with individuals and couples who are seeking to learn more holistic ways to address their emotional and relational challenges whether they be family of origin issues, trauma, chronic illness, anxiety, or depression.

Hi! I am Keren Khait, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 137961, focusing on mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, perfectionism & imposter syndrome, as well as phase of life and transition difficulties. I use a client-tailored approach, pulling techniques from different schools of thought in order to create the best treatment plan for each individual client.

Do you find that your mood dictates your behaviors? Or do you engage in ineffective ways of communicating your wants and needs to others? My clients learn how emotional dysregulation is a common symptom of depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health conditions. It can lead to negative emotions and a downward spiral of negative self thoughts. Utilizing a variety of evidenced-based practices, I will help you change these behavioral patterns and achieve your life worth living goals. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment to including but not limited to DBT, CBT and various trauma protocols.

I am a certified CBT therapist with over 20 years of experience as a licensed psychologist. If you're struggling with significant anxiety or painful sadness and are finding it hard to move forward with the things that are important to you, I can help. We'll work together to better understand your unique situation and develop a plan to enable you to cope more effectively with what you're going through. You'll learn tools to better manage your difficult emotions so that they're no longer getting in your way. I know how overwhelming severe anxiety can feel, and I’m here to serve as your guide for navigating through this rough terrain.

My name is Mara Bruckner, LMFT (MFC36105) in California. My approach to therapy is warm and collaborative, using humor when appropriate. I work with anxiety (including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, OCD, PTSD, etc.), depression, and other mood disorders, and have an extensive background working with Autism Spectrum (and related) disorders. I typically work with a variety of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, relationship issues, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

I help individuals and couples during hard experiences, be it anxiety, depression, communication struggles, intimacy issues, burnout. Sometimes our coping mechanisms just stop working. You need a therapist who works towards your goals. That's where I come in. I have helped individuals and couples for 25+ years, I am deeply passionate about my helping people and my clients mean the world to me.

Hello - thanks for checking out my listing. I know reaching out for therapy can be difficult, and I admire your courage in seeking support. I specialize in working with adults struggling with identity development (who am I and what do I want), anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, career, work-life balance, and the impact of trauma. With over 15 years of experience, I am dedicated to providing the support and guidance you need to enhance your interpersonal skills, understand how your history impacts you today, deepen your emotional connections, and create fulfilling and meaningful relationships.

I want to help you heal in a way that works for you. I’m an intuitive, hands-on therapist who will work with you to set your goals and to meet them by the end of therapy. We can work on finding Immediate Solutions or in exploring the Traumatic areas from your past. I understand the struggles people go through in relationships and how important it is to find somebody who will help you to learn new communication skills and how to achieve the clarity and peace of mind.

Are you a queer woman or afab person looking for better communication with your partner(s), friends or loved ones? I'm running an ongoing virtual group on non-violent communication and boundary setting that might be what you're looking for! This 30min skill and practice based group starts on May 2nd but feel free to join anytime to learn and practice better communication. Whether you're a Kaiser patient or you're paying out of pocket, this group will most likely fit into your mental health budget.

My name is Lynne Joachim and I'm a licensed Psychotherapist and have been seeing people of all ages for 30 years. I encourage people in therapy because it transforms lives and relationships in significant ways, especially the relationship with oneself. I was trained in Psychodynamic, insight-oriented therapy and am well versed in many different approaches to understanding the life span: adult development, the psychology of women, adolescents, couples therapy, and group therapy/support groups.