Therapists in 91362

Living here in the Conejo Valley for 40 + years, it is very special to be working with individuals, youth and families who are looking for help to better improve their lives. I specialize in working with children/teens, individuals and families looking for help with life transitions such as divorce, depression, anxiety and overall adjustment to the ups and downs of life.

Mehrzad Bazyar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT-108725) who is experienced in helping people dealing with depression, anxiety, self-esteem and interpersonal/relationship/communication issues. He provides psychotherapy and family counseling in a safe, empathic, non-judgmental, and non-pathological environment. Mehrzad's approach is an integration of "CBT", "Adlerian", "Family System", "Client Centered", "Solution Focused" and "Reality Therapy". He offers a highly personalized approach tailored individually to each client to provide a respectful, nurturing and safe environment to reach the therapeutic goals.

Some are burdened with a sense of disconnection from others. Many come to believe that they are isolated without hope. Joining the tapestry of humanity, learning about the beloved, and understanding the language of relationships are some of the benefits of insight oriented psychotherapy. Often depression, anxiety and fears, loneliness and even psychosis begin with isolation.This isolation is made intolerable by disappointments and trauma. Self-knowledge is the beginning of healing. From self knowledge comes self-control, humility, and a sense of purpose. The staff at New Dawn Psychology Center strives to help you overcome life's trials and tribulations.

"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." ~Desmond Tutu. We all have the capacity within us to effect positive change in our lives, but sometimes we may need additional guidance and support in order to get through some of life's greater challenges. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 18 years of experience in helping people find their own inner light amidst the darkness of depression, trauma, anxiety, and loss. I utilize a holistic approach, which draws upon the unique strengths of each individual as key to the healing process.

I welcome you to contact me directly. We can take the opportunity to address your needs during a complimentary 15 minute consultation either by phone or in person. Whether self-referred, referred by a friend, colleague, physician or other health professional, i am here to help assess and address your needs collaboratively, working along with you to create a plan to bring relief, improvement and often resolution to your life issues. My goal is to help you clarify and meet your goals. Fees are flexible for those in need. I have recently started to offer services covered by insurance.

Through hypnotherapy or Reiki you can find self improvement. Stress relief, weight loss, fears/phobias and letting go of grief are some of the issues I help clients with. I also work in conjunction with doctors to help with medical issues such as pain relief, dentist care, etc. Hypnosis helps you access the larger part of your mind (the subconscious) responsible for automatic behavior. Through suggestions you can achieve transformation by letting go of limiting beliefs. Some clients prefer Japanese Reiki energy sessions which help balance the body mentally, physically and emotionally.

I have a wide range of training and experience working to help people with depression, anxiety, and problems with attention, concentration, and organization. This includes children with learning and behavior problems and adults with social interaction difficulties. Soldiers Project to treat soldiers returning from deployment, with deployment related problems, and their families. My primary goal is to aid people in finding their way to a happier life by identifying emotional and cognitive barriers.

39 + years experience in Addiction and Recovery Related Disorders: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, etc., Military, State/National Specialty Certifications: Addictions (Sex, Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Internet, DOT & Legal Assessments. sobriety Monitoring Impaired Professionals, Family Systems Interventions, Adults, ACA/Codependency. Out-of-state DUI Assessments and counseling, Gambling Counseling for gamblers and/or family members at no cost to the client.

It is important to feel comfortable and connected with your therapist in order to work through difficult and challenging issues in your life. I believe that within that connection, healing can occur. A willingness to participate and engage in the work is important for both the client and therapist in order for progress to be made. I help individuals who feel stuck and unfulfilled and are at a crossroads in their life. I work from a holistic perspective taking into consideration relationships, environmental stressors and overall health.

I am a clinical psychologist with a large practice focusing on adolescents, young adults, adults and families. My practice has allowed me to gain significant experience in addressing anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors and addiction. A large percentage of my practice focuses on male mental health. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and families of the Conejo Valley for over 11 years.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked with adolescents and families in the Conejo Valley for more than 17 years. My areas of focus are working with adolescents, young adults, families, and people with anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, and co-dependency.

Welcome! Now that you have made the courageous decision to seek therapy, your next step is to find the right therapist for you. A positive therapeutic relationship is known to be the best predictor of a successful therapy experience. Warmth, empathy, a skill set based on 20 years of experience and a sense of humor (because that's never a bad thing) are qualities I bring to the treatment room. My style is dynamic and interactive. I work with adults, adolescents, couples and groups. I feel honored to do this work.

I believe an individual can gain awareness of their strengths and use those strengths to move toward growth and personal satisfaction. Through the therapy relationship, clients create their own goals toward growth, and are supported as they move toward experiencing the world around them in a more beneficial way.

One's deepest desire is to be truly accepted and understood. Yet, many times we find ourselves afraid of being judged or ridiculed for sharing our true thoughts, feelings, and challenges. In our busy lives it is a rarity to find someone who is not only equipped but also has the desire to truly listen to our deepest thoughts. It is my belief that if given the needed support and proper surroundings, we will find that we hold the answers within ourselves to overcome the challenges we are facing.

I understand the anxiety around therapy. Will the therapist have an open mind?, is he/she supportive?, is this therapist right for me? I offer a 30-minute phone consultation to alleviate these concerns before we get started. We get to know one another and see if we are a good match. And, it won't cost you a dime! I can be either active, asking questions, exploring behaviors inhibiting your growth or listening, assimilating information, getting a better picture of where we need to go in our work. Either way, our relationship is "collaborative", with your best interests at heart.

Too often psychotherapy focuses on causality, pathology and cures. However, rather than being "sick" or 'broken", often we are just lost inside ourselves or relationships. Everyone is a unique person with their own story, experience and perspective. The goal of therapy is to achieve a deeper awareness of where we are, to discover internal meaning for our many experiences, and to experience a life worth living. While working towards that awareness, I also feel it important to teach individuals, couples and families the skills needed to cope with the pain and day to day stressors that bring them into therapy.

Growth... strength...confidence... resilience. These are things you want more of in your life. Sometimes inner struggles and life situations get in the way of you feeling at your best in your relationships with your partner, your work and your family. When it's time to start looking at what is getting in your way, make the move to finding the support and the solutions you need to take your life from so-so to great!

It seems brave to me to make a decision to start therapy, to come and open up to a complete stranger. Whether coming to gain life skills as an individual or a couple; Or coming to therapy to process life events as a family or an individual, the one thing on my part most necessary is to listen without judgment or a personal agenda. Working collaboratively, creating a relationship based on trust and empathy is vital. I feel like it is my part to be professional, ethical, and supportive. I specialize in "interpersonal neurobiology" which is an interdisciplinary view of the mind and how it affects how we feel and behave.

Has life become stressful and overwhelming? Are your family relationships being impacted? I believe this stress can wound the spirit and cause parents to be angry, children to be angry and act out and spouses to become resentful. I can help families and individuals communicate in ways that help to heal old wounds and restore a sense of hope. I work with your own internal strengths to support change and help you discover your unmet needs. I strongly believe in the power of self-exploration to create opportunities for positive life changes.