Therapists in 95608

You're overwhelmed, overstimulated, or searching for relief, and quite frankly, getting pretty desperate. You logically know you've overcome so much, but where is that strength everyone says you have? Together, we can foster compassion for the coping skills you've used to survive. These strategies deserve acknowledgment and appreciation because they have kept you alive. Through the use of practical tools, introspection, catharsis, and humor we can reshape your approach to both inner and outer relationships and build a new sense of connectedness and security in the world.

Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I am a Bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist with over 10 years of experience. I want to support people on their mental health journey and would like to be a part of your journey. I believe therapy can be a positive experience by creating a therapeutic environment built on feeling safe, establishing trust, learning about oneself, and learning how to take steps to heal. I meet clients where they are emotionally and integrate different therapeutic modalities to support each client reach their goals.

All the thoughts you’ve never said out loud have been weighing you down. You put pressure on yourself to perform perfectly all the time, so much so that you think no one knows who you really are or how you really feel. Yet, you don’t know when it’s safe to let your walls down or let people in because being seen can feel scary and vulnerable. You give so much to others without giving to yourself or getting much in return. You’re willing to put your relationship with yourself first so that you can walk in the world more authentically.

I am licensed in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and parenting issues. I also have experience working with clients coping with life changes. I worked with children and their families for nine years, but I prefer to utilize play therapy, so the platform is not conducive to that. I have also worked with adolescents and adults and feel competent in treating them. Utilizing EMDR has been very effective with trauma, anxiety, and depression.

As a therapist, my style embodies a warm, curious, and open approach. My focus is to create a space for you to feel welcomed and one that fosters the emotional safety to be authentically yourself. I believe that therapy can be a process of self-discovery and empowerment, while also providing and teaching the tools to address the stressors and challenges of life. I am here to support you on your journey and while my approach is gentle, I am also your biggest advocate and will provide the accountability to reach your goals and to create the life you envision for yourself.

Transitional Experiences happen! Kids' families become disjointed from divorce. Tweens become Teens. Individuals in their early 20's wonder what the next step is "for them". 30-somethings sometime face life-path decisions, maybe even boredom? Beloved pets or family members pass away. Married people are suddenly "single-again". the mid-life 50's often come with health issues that completely throw people for a loop! The 60+ often involve taking care of aging parents or are facing the death experience themselves! Grandparents sometimes find themselves raising their children's children! What is going ON?

Christina Hernandez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. Christina’s primary experience is in Child Welfare, working with low-income families, abuse and neglect, substance use, and various mental health illnesses. Christina’s experience also includes working with families and individuals impacted by homelessness, chronic and terminal illnesses, and navigating end-of-life decisions including palliative and hospice care.

I work from a client-centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Strength-Based humanistic approach to therapy. I work with my client’s strengths to help identify strategies and skills that clients can rely on when needed. My work utilizes an integrative approach. We all have unique personal experiences and come from diverse backgrounds requiring an individualized approach to our therapy sessions.

As a clinical therapist with more than five years of working with individuals and families, I have learned that the most important part of a therapeutic relationship is trust and compassion. I am passionate about working with individuals to reach their goals and full potential. I believe you are the expert in your life, and it is my role to provide support through various life changes to promote growth. Through collaboration, we can achieve great outcomes as we work to identify underlying core causes beyond presenting symptoms.

I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with addiction and mental health, utilizing a variety of counseling approaches. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach is relationship-focused and Strength-Based with a healthy dose of humor. I am dedicated to creating a supportive environment for my clients to thrive.

With over 13 years of clinical experience as a therapist, adjunct professor, and supervisor in my field, I want to help clients better understand the often overwhelming experience of facing mental illness, stress, and unexpected changes that affect their sleep, anxiety levels, and mood. I help my clients to better understand and navigate their unique circumstances by offering a comfortable, safe, and empathic environment to explore strategies that allow them to regain confidence in their abilities to manage life’s challenges.

I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy and focus on skills-based interventions. I’ll bring in mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when clients present with general anxiety issues. I try and create a warm, inviting, and collaborative environment for my clients.

Hello! Whatever has brought you here, I welcome you on your journey. We have all experienced some stress in our lives as it relates to recent transitions, major life events, or day-to-day struggles. My passion has been to support the individual by focusing on their strengths and empowering them to overcome these challenges. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in residential, community-based, and outpatient settings for 14 years. I meet you where you are and assist you in unraveling these issues in a supportive and collaborative way. I want you to know there's hope in working toward a more substantial life.

Using a multicultural perspective, I focus on understanding you as a whole person to inform and tailor a guided treatment plan that comprehensively addresses your concerns. My gentle, compassionate, curious approach fosters discovery and insights into how you perceive yourself, others, and the world and use these to be effective and successful throughout life's ups, downs, and in-betweens. I practice evidence-based therapies, which means treatments that are proven to work and improve your symptoms and whole mental health and wellness.

I am humbled as I grow both personally and professionally while learning the depth of the human condition. We are all going through something. I enjoy treating couples and adult individuals that are wanting to deepen their inner awareness and have an expressed desire to connect further within their intimate relationships. The couple relationship, the way in which we emotionally connect, express ourselves, and grow, is one of the hardest but most rewarding things someone can commit to. Being vulnerable enough to allow both yourself and others to love you is hard, but also the birthplace of fulfillment, compassion, and empathy.