Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Agoura, CA

I believe each of us is unique. Therefore, in my practice as a licensed clinical psychologist my initial goal is to get to know you so we can, in collaboration, find the best strategies to help you live your life in the way that is most satisfying to you. As a cognitive behavior therapist, it is my goal to be the guide, along with you, to reach your goals by looking at any maladaptive habits, thoughts, or behaviors you have developed that brought you in to therapy.

Do you want to be happier and feel less anxiety and have more clarity. We all get challenged by accepting where we are with our problems. It's hard to be mindful about facing our issues. I can help you embrace that part that you are running from & if you can practice tools--you can start living the Way of Positive Psychology and you will heal & start to feel better. You really can do this. You really can heal. I haven't always felt as Anchored & Happy as I am now--for 25 years-I studied practiced & would be honored to teach you.

I am clinical psychologist and learning disabilities specialist with bi-coastal practices in both Scarsdale, New York and Calabasas, California. Within my practice, I provide evidence based psychological treatments, executive function training, and parenting skills. My goal is to provide skill based interventions that support success for children and adolescents at home, in school, and in their social community. My work is practical, effective, and efficient in terms of treatment length. I work collaboratively with parents, schools, and outside professionals to provide a full service program.

I would like to briefly highlight a few experiences and specialties. 1st:MARRIAGE & FAMILY: I have worked successfully with hundreds of couples and families to bring love and harmony back into their relationships. 2nd: ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, & TRAUMAS of all types: molestation, fear of flying, public speaking, driving, performance, and more. For well over a decade I've specialized in the therapies of EMDR & TFT; studied personally with Roger Callahan, PhD., and Francis Shapiro, Ph.D.,the creators of TFT and EMDR. This work is highly effective and rapid - often ending years/decades of suffering.

You or a family member are not as happy as you wish. You feel alone, sad, anxious, depressed, frustrated - you may know why, but you are stuck and aren't sure how to change it. I can help you. We will work together to eradicate your negative feelings and create more adaptive ways to address your challenges. Through interactive, safe, regular meetings, we will access your deeper feelings, work through them and find more positive ways to deal with the challenges that come your way.

I am Cheri McDonald Ph.D., LMFT, PATP, a creative visionary with a passion for healing individuals, families, and communities. Drawing from my 35-year private psychotherapy practice at A Place To Turn, I've cultivated wisdom and knowledge that form the foundation of my Holistic Integral Training (HIT). This modality leads to profound, long-lasting healing in the mind, body, and spirit. I stand as a holistic leader and mentor in the mental health realm. With the transformation of the world today and the increasing need to provide healing for the most complex times, I have founded Alternative Place 2 Turn, LLC..

As a Jungian Analyst, I create a safe place for my clients to transform problems and discover their wholeness. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is founded upon deep listening and dialog. Whether the concerns are related to relationships, depression, anxiety, procrastination or chronic illness, we begin with understanding your current feelings and desired goal. Throughout these many years of practice, I have been honored to participate in my client's endeavor to achieve an authentic life.

Therapy must be purposeful to improve the quality of life. To improve our relationships, our own psychological and emotional wellbeing. It takes place in an environment that is safe and supportive. It takes place with a therapist who is genuine, sensitive and skillful. When you enter therapy with me I bring all of my education and experience to share with you. I also bring a measure of humility and open mindedness that 38 years of private practice has taught me. I've learned as much from the people I see as, I hope, they have learned from me.

As a Marriage & Family Therapist, my clinical area of expertise is the treatment of Depression and Anxiety Disorders, Couple/Relational Issues, Grief and Loss and Parenting Issues. Welcome to my profile, it is my belief that by entering psychotherapy, one is opening the door for change towards personal growth and fulfillment. Therapy is a collaborative process and treatment goals are reviewed throughout the course of treatment. Treatment goals consist of reducing undesired problems and symptoms while aimed at increasing insight and personal growth. Psychotherapy consists of learning more adaptive coping skills, enhancing communication and improving emotional well being.

Choosing the right therapist can be a difficult, yet important decision. I believe in an atmosphere by which individuals, couples and/or families can feel free to openly express themselves in a safe, therapeutic environment. Whether it is extreme anxiety or depression, family and relationship issues, addictions, grief, and a plethora of other conflicts, my clients are able to work on and through the many bumps in their lives in a supportive and caring place.

Have you ever feel trapped with no way out? Imagine using your distress as a way to gain a new perspective. Sometimes the problems we encounter lead us to a better understanding of ourselves and our potential. Therapy opens our eyes to alternative options and helps us view our circumstances from a different vantage point. As a psychologist and marriage and family therapist, I have enjoyed helping clients work through difficult situations for over 30 years. My expertise in mood disorders is especially useful in identifying and managing depression and anxiety. I also specialize in understanding and resolving relationship issues.