Therapists in 90034

My belief is that therapy should be a collaborative process that allows authenticity and trust to foster insight and growth, exploring how the past informs the present. I truly value the importance of the therapeutic relationship between the client and therapist. Rapport between clients and myself, I believe, is key for a long-lasting, trusting relationship. I have experience working with issues related to anxiety and mood disorders, relationship distress, life transitions, family conflict, and more. I offer a safe space for exploring and understanding oneself with a non-judgmental, warm stance.

I have worked in a wide range of settings, including college counseling, hospitals, and correctional settings, which has given me an appreciation for different cultures, perspectives, and lifestyles. These experiences have taught me that although we all have our struggles and make mistakes, we are each deserving of care and compassion. My hope is to help people feel understood, valued, and accepted, no matter their background or situation.

I believe that therapy should be accessible to all. I aim to provide a safe, empathic, and comfortable environment that allows an individual to address their mental health needs at their own pace. I have worked in acute medical settings, homeless services, community mental health, higher education, and HIV+ case management. I am a firm advocate for expanding access and enhancing therapeutic experiences for queer, Latinx, and BIPOC individuals. As an LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapist, I support clients of any gender identity or expression.

Hello, I'm Maritza Contreras, a licensed therapist committed to helping you navigate life's challenges with clarity and confidence. My therapeutic approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy; it's about taking meaningful action. Whether you're wrestling with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship complexities, emotion dysregulation, life transitions, or grief, I'm here to support you every step of the way.

I help people come face to face with the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that keep them feeling stuck and unfulfilled in life, marriage, and important relationships. I am passionate about helping people live a healthy and meaningful life as well as helping marriages and relationships thrive. While I believe that the past is important to understand the present and develop self-compassion, our work together will largely focus on the present. We will spend time processing your experiences as well as developing skills and tools to best support you on your growth journey.

Above all, I love my work as a psychologist. This profession allows me to act as both scientist and artist, and I take joy from watching people evolve in their lives. Blending science & art, therapy is a unique process where we talk over events of your life, some in the distant past, and some happening currently.

I have experience working with clients presenting with a number of issues that include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, personality disorders, trauma and severe and persistent mental illness.

I believe you should not be defined by your struggles, but rather by the resilience that is born from them. My goal is to help you live a happier life - whatever that means to you! We can discuss whatever you need to during our time together in a space I will ensure always feels safe. I work with both individuals and couples using a holistic approach that tailors sessions to what you need and how I can best support you.

With therapy, you'll be able to overcome avoidance, learn how to unwind, and feel more at peace. Together, we'll create a way for you to meet your potential, break old patterns, and start on a better path forward. You'll learn to navigate difficult situations, gain confidence, and express yourself authentically.

Dr. Jennifer Bliss is the Director of Adoptions and Foster Care at Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services. She also maintains a small private practice working with hopeful parents going through fertility treatments, building their family through third party reproduction, and all members of the adoption triad. Both individuals and couples counseling can be provided in-person or via teletherapy.

I take great care of my clients; I practice in a trauma-informed, culturally-responsive and gender-responsive manner. I have experience helping others work through adjustment periods and struggles. Often, these can overwhelm, and at times, debilitate, create stress, anxiety, depression and strain your interpersonal relationships. As your therapist, you honor me by sharing your story. I incorporate various evidence-based approaches and recognize that everyone's situation is unique. Together we will develop a highly personalized treatment plan that maximizes your chances of success.

I have over 20 years experience in working with children, adolescents and families with various backgrounds and socioeconomic status. My specialty and passion is in working with parents in helping them become the best parents they can be; including managing behavior problems at home and school, co-parenting, family therapy and Child-Parent dyadic Psychotherapy. I am able to provide therapy in both Hebrew and English. To accommodate the local Jewish community, I have available appointment times on Sunday, in addition to weekdays.

I utilize an eclectic and integrative approach based on the treatment needs of my clients, following best practices and evidenced-based treatment interventions. I feel one of the most important aspects of therapy is to help clients understand the context in which they are experiencing symptoms.

My two specialties are working with therapists and organizational leaders. I love helping therapists get past imposter syndrome to integrate their personal values and unique perspective into their counseling modality. Therapists need support also! Let’s clarify your change theory, figure out what clients are a best fit for you, and build your confidence as a therapist. Working with organizational leaders is very important work for me. Executives and other organizational leaders are isolated, stressed out, and overwhelmed. Let’s find balance between your personal and professional lives.

Whether your depression or anxiety is related to work or school stress, problems in your interpersonal relationships, past or recent trauma, loss, day to day challenges, I am passionate about the work that I do. My goal is to help those I work with feel empowered, as they go through their unique process of healing and growth. My clinical style is client-centered, and I often incorporate practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills.

Are you a fellow highly sensitive person? Do you struggle with regulating emotions, anxiety, striking balance, or find yourself stuck in relational patterns that cause anxiety or depression? Maybe you engage in compulsive habits like binge eating, doom scrolling, or other escapist tendencies that draw you away from living with presence. Maybe you struggle with feeling worthy in your relationships or feeling worthy of healing, or struggle to believe that the fulfilling and healthy life you desire is possible. I'm here to support individuals and couples transform patterns created from trauma to a life of freedom, vitality, and ease.

My therapeutic approach is a collaborative and holistic approach, in which we work together in a way that guides you through difficulties in life. I will encourage you to think, reflect, and find your own solutions. I create a safe environment to express your thoughts and feelings. I'll challenge you in a supportive way, providing different perspectives and facilitating the use of various coping strategies and interventions.

Hi, I'm Amanda Smith and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My passion has been to help those who are struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, among others. I have trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and Superhero Therapy. I began my Marriage and Family Telehealth practice in California out of a desire to use my life experience, education, and faith to help serve the emotional and behavioral health needs of our community and state.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. I use a very humanistic and client-centered approach to help clients to feel they can share thoughts and feelings safely and free from judgment. I understand that asking for help and facilitating change in your life takes a lot of courage. I have considerable experience working with clients who have experienced anxiety, depression, and trauma. One of my greatest strengths is to help clients recognize their strengths and to use them as a tool to help them through the current challenges they are facing.