Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in 93003
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Sessions with me are focused, light-hearted, insightful and I will help you to directly and immediately gain insight and healing around the issues that cause you distress. Currently accepting short-term clients who are open and ready for immediate positive emotional, mental, or relational shifts. .
Sessions with me are focused, light-hearted, insightful and I will help you to directly and immediately gain insight and healing around the issues that cause you distress. Currently accepting short-term clients who are open and ready for immediate positive emotional, mental, or relational shifts. .
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I love being able to do the work that I do. I feel so fortunate to be able to help people in meeting their goals and building skills for coping with various life stressors. I feel that I have strengths in quickly connecting and helping people to feel comfortable with therapy, which can be uncomfortable at first. I always adapt treatments for what individuals need, and never uses a "one size fits all" philosophy. Each person has specific strengths and needs. Let's partner together to help you in meeting your needs.
I love being able to do the work that I do. I feel so fortunate to be able to help people in meeting their goals and building skills for coping with various life stressors. I feel that I have strengths in quickly connecting and helping people to feel comfortable with therapy, which can be uncomfortable at first. I always adapt treatments for what individuals need, and never uses a "one size fits all" philosophy. Each person has specific strengths and needs. Let's partner together to help you in meeting your needs.
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Scott T Barrella
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, sbarrella
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93003
Cornerstone has been in business for over 28 years - we have served over 5000 families! We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and anger management issues. New clients will learn tools and workable solutions for handling conflict. Our goal is to help you focus on your present journey and where you would like your journey to lead. We work with adults and children. At Cornerstone Counseling we treat depression, anxiety, and a wide variety of mental health challenges. Experience Counts so call 805-390-6384 today for a free consult!
Cornerstone has been in business for over 28 years - we have served over 5000 families! We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and anger management issues. New clients will learn tools and workable solutions for handling conflict. Our goal is to help you focus on your present journey and where you would like your journey to lead. We work with adults and children. At Cornerstone Counseling we treat depression, anxiety, and a wide variety of mental health challenges. Experience Counts so call 805-390-6384 today for a free consult!
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Currently accepting Non-Insurance Clients. Effective Therapy - If you are going through a really difficult situation let's get you feeling better quickly. I will help you understand some practical strategies you can use but equally important, I will help you develop powerful skills that will give you greater balance and calm even if you are in a seemingly impossible situation. And, you'll begin to feel results from our very first session. I know it takes courage to make that first call - take the leap and invest in your self and your greater happiness and well-being.
Currently accepting Non-Insurance Clients. Effective Therapy - If you are going through a really difficult situation let's get you feeling better quickly. I will help you understand some practical strategies you can use but equally important, I will help you develop powerful skills that will give you greater balance and calm even if you are in a seemingly impossible situation. And, you'll begin to feel results from our very first session. I know it takes courage to make that first call - take the leap and invest in your self and your greater happiness and well-being.
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Engaging in any form of psychotherapy involves entering into a new relationship. The relationship you develop with your therapist plays a major role in everything that will take place in the treatment process. My work typically begins with actively listening to the stories and problems of my clients, assisting them in organizing their goals and desired areas of change. I like to help clients explore the underlying root causes contributing to the distress, whilst equipping them with alternative coping skills and strategies to implement.
Engaging in any form of psychotherapy involves entering into a new relationship. The relationship you develop with your therapist plays a major role in everything that will take place in the treatment process. My work typically begins with actively listening to the stories and problems of my clients, assisting them in organizing their goals and desired areas of change. I like to help clients explore the underlying root causes contributing to the distress, whilst equipping them with alternative coping skills and strategies to implement.
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My clients come to therapy when they feel overwhelmed with difficulties they encounter in their lives. At times, some of them experience difficulties with: * A breakdown in communication. * Mistrust in a marriage or in a significant relationship. * The ongoing challenges of raising children or blending families. * Finding a balance in their personal lives. * Feeling out of touch, angry, anxious, confused or depressed.
My clients come to therapy when they feel overwhelmed with difficulties they encounter in their lives. At times, some of them experience difficulties with: * A breakdown in communication. * Mistrust in a marriage or in a significant relationship. * The ongoing challenges of raising children or blending families. * Finding a balance in their personal lives. * Feeling out of touch, angry, anxious, confused or depressed.
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Over the course of his career, Dr. Valenzuela has worked in a variety of settings. The breadth of his experience includes extensive work with severe mood and psychotic disorders. Dr. Valenzuela’s commitment to addressing mental health issues from an early age has informed his work with adolescents in the juvenile justice system and in schools. His work in local community settings has guided his professional identity as a warm, empathic, nonjudgmental, and depth-oriented practitioner.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Valenzuela has worked in a variety of settings. The breadth of his experience includes extensive work with severe mood and psychotic disorders. Dr. Valenzuela’s commitment to addressing mental health issues from an early age has informed his work with adolescents in the juvenile justice system and in schools. His work in local community settings has guided his professional identity as a warm, empathic, nonjudgmental, and depth-oriented practitioner.
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Mary Ellen Cullen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93003 (Online Only)
When working with a client, I find it most important to create an "emotional safe space" where one feels comfortable to openly express and is able to feel truly heard and understood. My overall approach focuses on helping one strengthen one's own relationship with them self via self compassion and self kindness. It is my experience that this is the most effective way to find clarity and balance in one's relationships, work and overall ability to feel unconditionally comfortable with oneself. It means nourishing your mind, body and soul by having the kindest thoughts about yourself, caring for your body and finding your own unique spiritual connection between you and life. When we focus on our own "wholeness" we are able to find peace and able to give more to our relationships and to our dreams.
When working with a client, I find it most important to create an "emotional safe space" where one feels comfortable to openly express and is able to feel truly heard and understood. My overall approach focuses on helping one strengthen one's own relationship with them self via self compassion and self kindness. It is my experience that this is the most effective way to find clarity and balance in one's relationships, work and overall ability to feel unconditionally comfortable with oneself. It means nourishing your mind, body and soul by having the kindest thoughts about yourself, caring for your body and finding your own unique spiritual connection between you and life. When we focus on our own "wholeness" we are able to find peace and able to give more to our relationships and to our dreams.
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Hello! My name is Brooke Serrano, and I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have a drive for working with young adults, adolescents, and teens. By using a client-centered approach, I focus on your individual goals and exactly what you want from therapy. Therapy is what you make it! I have a lot of experience working with different diagnoses including GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder), Major Depression Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, Domestic Violence, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), Grief, DID (dissociative identity disorder), and LGBTIA+ communities.
Hello! My name is Brooke Serrano, and I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have a drive for working with young adults, adolescents, and teens. By using a client-centered approach, I focus on your individual goals and exactly what you want from therapy. Therapy is what you make it! I have a lot of experience working with different diagnoses including GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder), Major Depression Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, Domestic Violence, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), Grief, DID (dissociative identity disorder), and LGBTIA+ communities.
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Seeking therapy is not easy, and you deserve the support that you’re looking for. I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, and my mission is to partner up with motivated individuals looking to improve their quality of life. I spend the first few sessions getting to know you as a person and learning about the issues that brought you to therapy. My job is to listen to you and provide insight and support to help you make sense of what is causing you distress and how we can move forward to help you live a happier and healthier life.
Seeking therapy is not easy, and you deserve the support that you’re looking for. I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, and my mission is to partner up with motivated individuals looking to improve their quality of life. I spend the first few sessions getting to know you as a person and learning about the issues that brought you to therapy. My job is to listen to you and provide insight and support to help you make sense of what is causing you distress and how we can move forward to help you live a happier and healthier life.
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Hello, my name is Brenda Davis. I am a licensed clinical social worker in California, Kentucky, Idaho, and Oregon with over 30 years of experience working as a therapist and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, work conflicts, and day-to-day problem-solving. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!
Hello, my name is Brenda Davis. I am a licensed clinical social worker in California, Kentucky, Idaho, and Oregon with over 30 years of experience working as a therapist and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, work conflicts, and day-to-day problem-solving. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!
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The work of healing the soul is what attracted me to the profession of psychology and I feel it cannot be done if there is judgment or a lack of empathy. A therapeutic relationship that is built on trust, openness and exploration is one that will heal the wounds of the past.I offer an opportunity to create that relationship and to learn how it feels to trust, share and grow. I was born in the northeast but lived in Los Angeles suburbs for 25 years before relocating to NC. I am licensed in both states. I am applying to insurances in CA, but I will take payments from patients for them to get reimbursements.
The work of healing the soul is what attracted me to the profession of psychology and I feel it cannot be done if there is judgment or a lack of empathy. A therapeutic relationship that is built on trust, openness and exploration is one that will heal the wounds of the past.I offer an opportunity to create that relationship and to learn how it feels to trust, share and grow. I was born in the northeast but lived in Los Angeles suburbs for 25 years before relocating to NC. I am licensed in both states. I am applying to insurances in CA, but I will take payments from patients for them to get reimbursements.
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I am a licensed clinical and Forensic Psychologist for the past 9 years. I currently work at Family Psychological Services providing psychological evaluations and testing in children, adolscents and adults for attention, learning and memory problems. I specialize in individual, family, and couples’ therapy for all ages and utilizes cognitive -behavioral as well as solution focused, psychodynamic, and object relations interventions. I also have many years of experience with risk assessment and psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults and is a skilled diagnostician and treatment planner.
I am a licensed clinical and Forensic Psychologist for the past 9 years. I currently work at Family Psychological Services providing psychological evaluations and testing in children, adolscents and adults for attention, learning and memory problems. I specialize in individual, family, and couples’ therapy for all ages and utilizes cognitive -behavioral as well as solution focused, psychodynamic, and object relations interventions. I also have many years of experience with risk assessment and psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults and is a skilled diagnostician and treatment planner.
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Kirsty Evelyn Kenny
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93003
Specializing in work with First Responders, Students, Entertainers, and Athletes, I like to keep the busy client's needs in mind. I offer evening & weekend time slots - both through teletherapy and in-person. I work with clients who are looking for long term treatment, in addition to clients who are interested in short term, solution focused care. Each client's treatment is personalized, using the modalities that work best for them. Each client has unique needs, and so, each client receives unique care and treatment.
Specializing in work with First Responders, Students, Entertainers, and Athletes, I like to keep the busy client's needs in mind. I offer evening & weekend time slots - both through teletherapy and in-person. I work with clients who are looking for long term treatment, in addition to clients who are interested in short term, solution focused care. Each client's treatment is personalized, using the modalities that work best for them. Each client has unique needs, and so, each client receives unique care and treatment.
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Hi! My name is Larissa Alley. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California with over 8 years of experience providing compassionate and effective mental health care. My primary goal is to help clients navigate life's challenges and achieve their personal goals. I specialize in anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, grief, and life transitions by using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other theoretical approaches to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
Hi! My name is Larissa Alley. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California with over 8 years of experience providing compassionate and effective mental health care. My primary goal is to help clients navigate life's challenges and achieve their personal goals. I specialize in anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, grief, and life transitions by using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other theoretical approaches to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
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Compassionate, open-minded, strength-based care is Leesa’s goal for every client, in the environment that best meets your needs - In-office, Remote, or a combination of both. Leesa will support you to navigate difficult life stressors and address trauma wounds that can cause symptoms of anxiety, depression, acute or post-traumatic stress, addiction, relational conflict, employment/academic impairment, etc. She uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) and Family Systems interventions to create an individualized treatment plan that's ideal for you!
Compassionate, open-minded, strength-based care is Leesa’s goal for every client, in the environment that best meets your needs - In-office, Remote, or a combination of both. Leesa will support you to navigate difficult life stressors and address trauma wounds that can cause symptoms of anxiety, depression, acute or post-traumatic stress, addiction, relational conflict, employment/academic impairment, etc. She uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) and Family Systems interventions to create an individualized treatment plan that's ideal for you!
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I have been in the mental health field for 22 years including 12 years providing individual therapy. I focus on depression, anxiety, addiction, aging, and relationship issues. My approach to therapy is based on a collaborative process of helping my clients discuss their unique issues and walking with them on a path of self-discovery. I believe that each individual is capable of growth, peace of mind, and living healthier lives.
I have been in the mental health field for 22 years including 12 years providing individual therapy. I focus on depression, anxiety, addiction, aging, and relationship issues. My approach to therapy is based on a collaborative process of helping my clients discuss their unique issues and walking with them on a path of self-discovery. I believe that each individual is capable of growth, peace of mind, and living healthier lives.
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Michelle Giguère
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, Somatic, Reiki
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93003
It is so exhausting living inside a traumatized body and mind. Anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere; thoughts, feelings, and the overwhelm of re-experiencing events. Feelings of unsafety or a constant need to be hyperaware. Insomnia, changes in appetite make matters worse because the body and mind don't get the needed fuel and rest leading to cycles of collapse. The anxiety and collapse cycle can cause us to feel disconnected from ourselves, loved ones and the world. We can lose trust in our own judgment and ability to heal. My approach is informed by a holistic integration of practices to help reconnect mind, body and soul.
It is so exhausting living inside a traumatized body and mind. Anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere; thoughts, feelings, and the overwhelm of re-experiencing events. Feelings of unsafety or a constant need to be hyperaware. Insomnia, changes in appetite make matters worse because the body and mind don't get the needed fuel and rest leading to cycles of collapse. The anxiety and collapse cycle can cause us to feel disconnected from ourselves, loved ones and the world. We can lose trust in our own judgment and ability to heal. My approach is informed by a holistic integration of practices to help reconnect mind, body and soul.
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Dr. Rachel Chistyakov
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93003
My approach to therapy focuses on healing, connection, and emotional insight to allow individuals, couples, and families to reach their goals and improve their lives. We will work together to tailor your treatment so that whatever may be affecting you can be worked through in a safe, comfortable space. I utilize different treatment modalities like EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy and TRM to bring you the best treatment for your personalized needs. Some of my specialty areas include grief & loss, PTSD, couples and family therapy, depression, and anxiety.
My approach to therapy focuses on healing, connection, and emotional insight to allow individuals, couples, and families to reach their goals and improve their lives. We will work together to tailor your treatment so that whatever may be affecting you can be worked through in a safe, comfortable space. I utilize different treatment modalities like EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy and TRM to bring you the best treatment for your personalized needs. Some of my specialty areas include grief & loss, PTSD, couples and family therapy, depression, and anxiety.
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Nilofar Mirchi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93003 (Online Only)
There are changes in a one’s life that can be overwhelming or difficult to manage. Some life transitions for teens and adults may be so overpowering that it can lead to increased stress, depression, anxiety, feelings of guilt, irritability/anger, grief, and loneliness/isolation. These emotions also come into play on the path to parenthood which is full of surprises. Pregnancy, infertility, loss and becoming a parent can be different than expected. It can bring up unexpected feelings like crying frequently, feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, feelings of guilt/blame, and difficulties with adjustment to pregnancy or postpartum period.
There are changes in a one’s life that can be overwhelming or difficult to manage. Some life transitions for teens and adults may be so overpowering that it can lead to increased stress, depression, anxiety, feelings of guilt, irritability/anger, grief, and loneliness/isolation. These emotions also come into play on the path to parenthood which is full of surprises. Pregnancy, infertility, loss and becoming a parent can be different than expected. It can bring up unexpected feelings like crying frequently, feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, feelings of guilt/blame, and difficulties with adjustment to pregnancy or postpartum period.