Therapists in Agoura Hills, CA

Neuro-Psychotherapy: This unique therapeutic modality combines psychotherapy with a brain and behavior perspective. The integrative format helps you better understand your brain patterns in relationship to your behavior and emotional output. This information will help you to permanently correct the negative feeling or behavior, allowing you to establish positive patterns instead. We offer individual, family and couples therapy to children, adolescents and adults with the following problems or difficulties: sadness/depression, mood swings, anxiety (panic attacks), social phobia, poor social skills, OCD, substance abuse (relapse prevention), video game/internet/pornography addiction, gambling, eating disorders, sleep difficulties, impulsivity, anger problems, relationship issues, trauma/abuse, PTSD.

My ideal client is someone who is struggling with unhealthy patterns in their life which are blocking them from living a life of joy and contentment. These patterns may be from past events which continue to cycle throughout your life or they may be from current stressors which have created emotional issues such as sadness, anxiety, depression or anger. I work to create a safe space for you to explore your emotional experienes and thought patterns and release these dysfunctional patterns which are not working for you. Then we together can work on ways to create new patterns for successful living.

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.

Is your child, tween, teen or college age adult, having problems with increasing stress, increasing anxiety, feeling hopeless, depressed, harming themselves or threatening suicide? Do you have a child that has special needs in school and needs help to get them the services they need and deserve? You have taken the first step in finding a therapist that can both benefit your child and your family, by working as a team. As a women, are you going through one of lives transitions such as: birth, children with special needs, divorce, empty nest, grief and loss, personal growth, etc. Lets talk.

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I believe that effective therapy begins by focusing on fostering basic trust in our relationship. My foremost priority is to provide a caring, respectful response to my clients' emotional and psychological needs so that honest personal exploration can take place. I will be there to provide encouragement, sincere feedback, and support you in change. Once the source of your pain is clearly seen, discussed openly, and solutions are generated, joy and personal growth have the opportunity to return.

You’ve struggled to find time to make a weekly therapy appointment to cope with the isolation, overwhelm, anxiety, and so many other feelings. Taking a really good deep breath sounds so simple, yet you often forget to take 10-seconds in order to care for yourself. You’re tired of taking care of everyone else, feeling overwhelmed, unorganized, heart constantly racing, or have an unending headache. Your shoulders and neck are so tight. Your stomach has it's own issues. It is exhausting to try to function this way.This is where EMDR Intensive come into play. About a week of your time, compared to one time a week for who knows how long.

We all struggle at times to maintain relationships, become successful, make the right choices and ultimately to be happy. Sometimes we need help getting to where we want to be. Therapy can offer a safe environment to work on yourself and your issues, whatever they may be. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family problems, or a variety of other difficulties that can keep you feeling down, we can work together to explore the reasons and come up with ways to improve the way you feel about yourself, and about life.

When life is difficult, therapy can help. WELCOME! It's a big step to reach out to ask for help and I know it means you're hurting. NOW is the time to feel better. Call today and let's get started.

You've been struggling for far too long obsessing about food and your body. You are ready for a change. It's time. Maybe you've been stuck restricting, emotional eating, binging, or over-exercising. You work hard to stick to the plan, but you just feel like you can’t be trusted around food. On the outside, everything looks great. People think you “have it all” but inside it feels like you’re a total fraud. Each day, you're determined to do things differently, to finally get things “under control,” but you're trapped on this never-ending cycle. You know there's got to be a better way, but you have no idea where to start.

I am here to listen and offer guidance in helping heal the wounded heart, mind, and body. I strive to empower clients achieve balance and reach the personal growth that can bring satisfaction in life. Seeking support from a therapist happens for various reasons. Sometimes, a life-changing crisis, transition, or past trauma causes undue stress, anxiety, depression, pain, anger, or other strong states of feelings and the person decides to no longer confront their troubles alone. By working collaboratively on defined goals, my hope is that you will obtain the relief and life fulfillment you seek.

My approach is person-centered. I seek to build rapport and make the client comfortable with me. I work to gain the trust of the client to allow them to open up in a trusting way so they can begin to resolve their issues. I have been doing therapy since 2011 and have seen all types of presentations. I have diagnosed the most mild to the most severe disorders and have had success working with very diverse populations.

As an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist, it is my privilege to work with individuals and couples who feel emotionally stuck in life due to present situations or past events. I support them in exploring their current behavior or past events which have been the core issues of unhappiness and anxiety. My goal in therapy is to help my clients to make changes by utilizing Solution-focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Inner Child Work, and other modalities.

My private practice is a great place to share and explore very private thoughts and feelings without judgment. I use different modalities to address issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction or addiction of a loved one, grief and loss, as well as personal growth and life skills. I create individualized treatment plans that best suit your needs, and how much time you want to invest in between sessions on your own. Individual, couples and family counseling is a safe and confidential place to explore, talk, feel, process and grow.

My therapy style integrates evidence-based modalities tailored to each client's needs, drawing from my certification as an EMDR therapist, as well as mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic approaches. With diverse experience, I've supported individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues, fostering a non-judgmental space for growth. Building trust and collaboration, I empower clients to navigate challenges, providing guidance and practical tools for positive change. My approach is compassionate, strengths-focused, and solution-driven, aimed at promoting self-awareness and resilience.

Welcome! Working together, I strive to create a safe and collaborative environment where you can share your most difficult struggles in order to support you in your path to increased insight, personal growth, and improved relationships. I enjoy working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions as well as stepmoms and stepfamilies adapting to blended family dynamics. I hold space for my clients to heal, grow, and change through difficult life challenges to live a more connected and congruent life.

I meet my clients where they are which is essential to helping them make the changes they desire. My professional background and experience have allowed me to work with an array of clientele that included different backgrounds and life challenges, with a decade of experience working with refugees, and abuse survivors, that have suffered from trauma. Addiction is another component that I find with my work within these populations – understanding how addiction becomes part of the family dynamics and working towards ultimate recovery is my goal as your therapist.

I am a direct and supportive therapist. I challenge my client's line of thinking and ask for them to be active participants in the therapeutic process. I work well with motivated and honest individuals. I'm a heavy believer in doing the work outside of the session, as well collaborative approach inside of the session. I will hold you accountable for doing and practicing your homework outside of the session, and I'm an active participant in helping you achieve your goals. I'm here to work hard for you, as long you're willing to work hard as well.

By finding my page you are already on the right track to becoming a better you! I know there are a lot of options out there and am excited that we are this close to working together. I imagine you've had a pretty tough time recently and are looking for some help. Are you ready to take the next step and make a positive change in your life? I bet you are! You wouldn't be here, on my profile, reading this if you weren't. I praise you and your courage for making it this far. Let's see if I'm the right fit to help you in your journey. We will get through this time together and help you and your loved ones live the best lives possible.