Therapists in Alta Loma, CA
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This means I have very effective tools to help you cope with trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, etc and that I am adaptable to the needs of my clients, especially children.
I have dedicated myself over the last decade to providing efficient, empathetic, and supportive services to countless clients with various needs and circumstances from differing backgrounds and of various ages. I have worked with children in the foster system, teens on probation, babies and parents struggling with attachment, victims of domestic violence, older adults with memory loss, individuals of all ages diagnosed with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities and countless other mental health needs in various social/family/ environmental circumstances. I have over a year experience in providing therapy via Telehealth.
This means I have very effective tools to help you cope with trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, etc and that I am adaptable to the needs of my clients, especially children.
I have dedicated myself over the last decade to providing efficient, empathetic, and supportive services to countless clients with various needs and circumstances from differing backgrounds and of various ages. I have worked with children in the foster system, teens on probation, babies and parents struggling with attachment, victims of domestic violence, older adults with memory loss, individuals of all ages diagnosed with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities and countless other mental health needs in various social/family/ environmental circumstances. I have over a year experience in providing therapy via Telehealth.
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Our caring counselors will help you overcome issues that hurt or hinder personal growth, & aid in the healing of wounds that often limit your ability to thrive, be whole, & fulfill your purpose in life. We serve people across the age range looking for help with: relationship issues, depression, anxiety, co-parenting, trauma, PTSD, grief, child abuse, parenting, domestic violence, addiction, anger management, nurturing healthy intimacy, & many other mental and behavioral health issues. We also provide in-home behavior intervention services and parent training for families of children with developmental disabilities.
Our caring counselors will help you overcome issues that hurt or hinder personal growth, & aid in the healing of wounds that often limit your ability to thrive, be whole, & fulfill your purpose in life. We serve people across the age range looking for help with: relationship issues, depression, anxiety, co-parenting, trauma, PTSD, grief, child abuse, parenting, domestic violence, addiction, anger management, nurturing healthy intimacy, & many other mental and behavioral health issues. We also provide in-home behavior intervention services and parent training for families of children with developmental disabilities.
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I am available to assist with many of the current issues that are affecting us all. Issues os depression, anxiety and PTSD are impacting many. Relationship and communication challenges are problematic. Challenging adolescents and children suffering from ADHD or Learning Disabilities are impacting family life. I can assist you with these common challenges, and help to provide and process solutions.
I am available to assist with many of the current issues that are affecting us all. Issues os depression, anxiety and PTSD are impacting many. Relationship and communication challenges are problematic. Challenging adolescents and children suffering from ADHD or Learning Disabilities are impacting family life. I can assist you with these common challenges, and help to provide and process solutions.
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Ayleen Bryan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Ayleen Bryan Bilingual LMFT. We all have issues we deal with on a daily basis, and therapy is about addressing those issues in a positive, effective manner. I provide the highest level of professional care in a warm, inviting, supportive and nonjudgmental environment. I help people of all ages, and work in many different modalities tailoring the treatment to the needs of each patient. I work with individuals, couples and families to assist in skill building and to promote healthy everyday living. I specialize in managing individuals' issues, couples counseling, working with children and families.
Ayleen Bryan Bilingual LMFT. We all have issues we deal with on a daily basis, and therapy is about addressing those issues in a positive, effective manner. I provide the highest level of professional care in a warm, inviting, supportive and nonjudgmental environment. I help people of all ages, and work in many different modalities tailoring the treatment to the needs of each patient. I work with individuals, couples and families to assist in skill building and to promote healthy everyday living. I specialize in managing individuals' issues, couples counseling, working with children and families.
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We all have problems some greater than others and some more painful with long lasting symptoms that impact our here and now. At times it feels as if our feelings are invalid or rejected by others causing significant conflict with others. These issues have a solution and with the grace of God and through a gradual process of intentional exploring of our belief system we can learn and heal these wounds. The benefits of this process is more meaningful relationships with others and acceptance of the self. If you dare to search within, this journey can guide you to love, accept, and gain a new understanding.
We all have problems some greater than others and some more painful with long lasting symptoms that impact our here and now. At times it feels as if our feelings are invalid or rejected by others causing significant conflict with others. These issues have a solution and with the grace of God and through a gradual process of intentional exploring of our belief system we can learn and heal these wounds. The benefits of this process is more meaningful relationships with others and acceptance of the self. If you dare to search within, this journey can guide you to love, accept, and gain a new understanding.
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Jennifer Vermillion
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY! Weekend and evening openings! Something that sets me apart from other therapists is that I bring valuable life experience that greatly compliments my therapeutic style. I know first hand personally and professionally, the value in having a safe, warm place to process our daily struggles and I strive to provide that to every one of my clients. My clients find comfort in learning they have my unconditional support as we work as a team. Clients describe me as compassionate, knowledgeable, humorous, and honest. Children and I get along wonderfully!
IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY! Weekend and evening openings! Something that sets me apart from other therapists is that I bring valuable life experience that greatly compliments my therapeutic style. I know first hand personally and professionally, the value in having a safe, warm place to process our daily struggles and I strive to provide that to every one of my clients. My clients find comfort in learning they have my unconditional support as we work as a team. Clients describe me as compassionate, knowledgeable, humorous, and honest. Children and I get along wonderfully!
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Krystal Boothe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience in the mental health field. She finds nothing more rewarding in her career than using her expertise to help people identify and overcome trauma from childhood. Krystal believes that childhood trauma profoundly impacts many people's lives and has found it to be the primary reason for emotional dysregulation in many of her patients. Her goal has always been clear: to transform her own life and help others do the same. Through Wings of the Future, Krystal provides crucial support and guidance to individuals, couples, and families.
Krystal Boothe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience in the mental health field. She finds nothing more rewarding in her career than using her expertise to help people identify and overcome trauma from childhood. Krystal believes that childhood trauma profoundly impacts many people's lives and has found it to be the primary reason for emotional dysregulation in many of her patients. Her goal has always been clear: to transform her own life and help others do the same. Through Wings of the Future, Krystal provides crucial support and guidance to individuals, couples, and families.
Dr. Rehana Peiris
Registered Psychological Associate, MA, MFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
Claremont, CA 91711
I believe that their is healing and growth that comes from fostering a space for other’s to share their life story. In facilitating this process, I will help you process life's events, discover your strengths and areas to improve, and support you in crossing the bridge to your next level. While I am qualified to work with a range of issues, I especially enjoy working with parents, children, youth and couples by supporting their development, facilitating their personal autonomy, and helping them navigate through challenging times.
I believe that their is healing and growth that comes from fostering a space for other’s to share their life story. In facilitating this process, I will help you process life's events, discover your strengths and areas to improve, and support you in crossing the bridge to your next level. While I am qualified to work with a range of issues, I especially enjoy working with parents, children, youth and couples by supporting their development, facilitating their personal autonomy, and helping them navigate through challenging times.
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Stillwater Counseling Centers
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761
Not accepting new clients
My ideal client is anyone who wants to make healthy changes in their life. The thing I love most about being a therapist is helping people change things in their lives that keep them from being the happiest, healthiest version of themselves that they can be. If they are willing to begin to take steps, I am thrilled to walk along side them and not give up until they reach their goals. I am happy to work with individual who have complex mental illness or who are simply working through change and transitions. I am comfortable working from a faith-based or a secular approach. I just want to help my clients function better.
My ideal client is anyone who wants to make healthy changes in their life. The thing I love most about being a therapist is helping people change things in their lives that keep them from being the happiest, healthiest version of themselves that they can be. If they are willing to begin to take steps, I am thrilled to walk along side them and not give up until they reach their goals. I am happy to work with individual who have complex mental illness or who are simply working through change and transitions. I am comfortable working from a faith-based or a secular approach. I just want to help my clients function better.
Online Therapists
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Burney Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Megan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in working with all eating disorders, body image struggles, depression and anxiety disorders, trauma, chemical dependency, LGBTQ concerns, domestic violence, and identity/self-esteem struggles. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. She has worked at various levels of care—from residential to outpatient treatment. In session, Megan has a warm, caring, non-judgmental, explorative, and honest approach. She utilizes CBT, DBT, ACT and various other evidence-based practices, tailoring each intervention to suit your unique needs.
Megan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in working with all eating disorders, body image struggles, depression and anxiety disorders, trauma, chemical dependency, LGBTQ concerns, domestic violence, and identity/self-esteem struggles. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. She has worked at various levels of care—from residential to outpatient treatment. In session, Megan has a warm, caring, non-judgmental, explorative, and honest approach. She utilizes CBT, DBT, ACT and various other evidence-based practices, tailoring each intervention to suit your unique needs.
![Photo of David Ibrahim, LMFT, LAADC, EMDR , EYRT500, ISTDP, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/71c2e6ec-21b3-4f31-80f5-b461c928f4f9/1/320x400.jpeg)
David Ibrahim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC, EMDR , EYRT500, ISTDP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90403
If you are suffering from Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Complex Trauma or phobia and anxiety and are looking for EMDR therapy approach then please contact me.
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated Psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
If you are suffering from Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Complex Trauma or phobia and anxiety and are looking for EMDR therapy approach then please contact me.
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated Psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
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Evan Endres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92078 (Online Only)
I support children, teens, and adults suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, and self-esteem issues.
Life can be incredibly challenging, and we all encounter struggles that can lead to deep suffering and pain. These difficult moments can feel overwhelming and isolating, making it hard to see beyond the immediate distress. Yet, within these very experiences lie opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Whether you're grappling with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or unresolved trauma, these trials can also be invitations to explore your inner strength and resilience. Each challenge has the potential to spark profound personal development and transformation.
I support children, teens, and adults suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, and self-esteem issues.
Life can be incredibly challenging, and we all encounter struggles that can lead to deep suffering and pain. These difficult moments can feel overwhelming and isolating, making it hard to see beyond the immediate distress. Yet, within these very experiences lie opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Whether you're grappling with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or unresolved trauma, these trials can also be invitations to explore your inner strength and resilience. Each challenge has the potential to spark profound personal development and transformation.
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Santa Clarita Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Establishing a trusting relationship and working collaboratively with our clients is our primary goal. My name is Samantha Markman and I have hand selected a team of excellent therapists with various specialties. We strive to create a therapeutic space of comfort and support, as we work with you to explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking. We work with a wide range of clients that are dealing with various issues including depression, anxiety, infidelity, postpartum issues, addictive behaviors, LGBT issues, eating disorders, codependency, grief and loss, life transitions, and various types of trauma.
Establishing a trusting relationship and working collaboratively with our clients is our primary goal. My name is Samantha Markman and I have hand selected a team of excellent therapists with various specialties. We strive to create a therapeutic space of comfort and support, as we work with you to explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking. We work with a wide range of clients that are dealing with various issues including depression, anxiety, infidelity, postpartum issues, addictive behaviors, LGBT issues, eating disorders, codependency, grief and loss, life transitions, and various types of trauma.
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Jung 'june' Chay
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT
Verified Verified
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Whether you’re dealing with problems at school, feeling trapped in trauma, depression, anxiety, or any other life challenges, therapy can be a non-judgmental space to reflect and find healing. Finding the right fit to help you can be a challenge, and I want to meet you where you're at, then help you get where you’d like to go.
Whether you’re dealing with problems at school, feeling trapped in trauma, depression, anxiety, or any other life challenges, therapy can be a non-judgmental space to reflect and find healing. Finding the right fit to help you can be a challenge, and I want to meet you where you're at, then help you get where you’d like to go.
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Paula Corano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90038 (Online Only)
Do you feel a bit lost, down in the dumps, or as if life has thrown you one too many curveballs lately? Now imagine how it would be not to worry constantly, to have the strength to do things again. As a licensed MFT, I focus on promoting change and growth in individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficulties. I approach therapy in a holistic manner by supporting clients in setting goals, solving problems, and changing unhelpful patterns while providing empathy and practical feedback. Among my areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress, coping with loss, adjustment to life changes, & parenting.
Do you feel a bit lost, down in the dumps, or as if life has thrown you one too many curveballs lately? Now imagine how it would be not to worry constantly, to have the strength to do things again. As a licensed MFT, I focus on promoting change and growth in individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficulties. I approach therapy in a holistic manner by supporting clients in setting goals, solving problems, and changing unhelpful patterns while providing empathy and practical feedback. Among my areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress, coping with loss, adjustment to life changes, & parenting.
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The clinicians at Affirming Psychological Services are highly experienced in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression. All of our clinicians are also trained in treating the needs of the LGBT+ community, and many of our clinicians have lived experience as part of this community. We are conveniently located in Irvine, CA, and can provide both in person and telehealth services for you and your loved ones. We provide individual, couples, and family therapy as well as psychological testing and diagnostic clarification services. We provide a safe, comforting environment and expert therapists to help you meet your therapeutic goals.
The clinicians at Affirming Psychological Services are highly experienced in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression. All of our clinicians are also trained in treating the needs of the LGBT+ community, and many of our clinicians have lived experience as part of this community. We are conveniently located in Irvine, CA, and can provide both in person and telehealth services for you and your loved ones. We provide individual, couples, and family therapy as well as psychological testing and diagnostic clarification services. We provide a safe, comforting environment and expert therapists to help you meet your therapeutic goals.
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I have experience supporting people with depression, anxiety, trauma and people simply stressed out by life.
Life can be difficult, busy, and stressful. I’d like to help you figure out where to focus your energy and what insecurities are getting in the way of your purpose. I am committed to creating a warm, safe place for you to share your struggles and stories. I use Telehealth video conferencing to help you make therapy work for your schedule. Above all, my approach is strength based. You have dynamic strengths. Together we can identify and develop those strengths to better equip you to address life's problems. I am focused on helping people create strong and health relationships.
I have experience supporting people with depression, anxiety, trauma and people simply stressed out by life.
Life can be difficult, busy, and stressful. I’d like to help you figure out where to focus your energy and what insecurities are getting in the way of your purpose. I am committed to creating a warm, safe place for you to share your struggles and stories. I use Telehealth video conferencing to help you make therapy work for your schedule. Above all, my approach is strength based. You have dynamic strengths. Together we can identify and develop those strengths to better equip you to address life's problems. I am focused on helping people create strong and health relationships.
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Helping others has always been a passion of mine. Throughout the years I have truly enjoyed providing quality psychotherapy to children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals from all walks of life. I have worked with various populations and age demographics. I have experience working with various types of multicultural couples; victims of trauma, anxiety, depression, and many other debilitating issues. I am here to be of service to you and therefore, I am available throughout the week and also provide Telehealth services.
Helping others has always been a passion of mine. Throughout the years I have truly enjoyed providing quality psychotherapy to children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals from all walks of life. I have worked with various populations and age demographics. I have experience working with various types of multicultural couples; victims of trauma, anxiety, depression, and many other debilitating issues. I am here to be of service to you and therefore, I am available throughout the week and also provide Telehealth services.
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We specialize in seeing clients with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, grief and loss, suicidal thoughts, social struggles, interpersonal conflict, and self-esteem concerns.
Looking for an encouraging place where you can experience HOPE, HEALING, and GROWTH? Our skilled therapists are ready to meet with you, your child or teen and walk with you on this journey towards healing. We provide therapy for all ages, couples and families. We are client-focused, meaning we are centered on helping you identify the therapy goals that are important for you and we partner together to help you achieve those goals.
We specialize in seeing clients with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, grief and loss, suicidal thoughts, social struggles, interpersonal conflict, and self-esteem concerns.
Looking for an encouraging place where you can experience HOPE, HEALING, and GROWTH? Our skilled therapists are ready to meet with you, your child or teen and walk with you on this journey towards healing. We provide therapy for all ages, couples and families. We are client-focused, meaning we are centered on helping you identify the therapy goals that are important for you and we partner together to help you achieve those goals.
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Life is unpredictable & can be challenging at times, but you don’t have to face it alone. Whether you are struggling to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, fear, or acceptance, these emotions can directly impact all areas of your life. Do you what to enhance your family, personal or professional relationships? Decrease stress, or guilt? Increase peace of mind, personal growth, & become your best self? We all go through tough times in our lives when we feel like something is too difficult to manage or feel like we'll never overcome what’s getting in the way of enjoying life. You're not alone & things can improve.
Life is unpredictable & can be challenging at times, but you don’t have to face it alone. Whether you are struggling to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, fear, or acceptance, these emotions can directly impact all areas of your life. Do you what to enhance your family, personal or professional relationships? Decrease stress, or guilt? Increase peace of mind, personal growth, & become your best self? We all go through tough times in our lives when we feel like something is too difficult to manage or feel like we'll never overcome what’s getting in the way of enjoying life. You're not alone & things can improve.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.