Domestic Abuse Therapists in Azusa, CA
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Wilfredo Canizalez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, IMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Azusa, CA 91702
I have professional experience with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, forgiveness, multi-generational family reconciliation, individuals, couples, and families, parenting skills, domestic violence, trauma, and history of abuse.
I believe you're here for a reason, and that God has a purpose for you. Depression, anxiety, marital issues, eating disorders, and many other problems, keep us from living full lives. I became a therapist because I have a passion for helping people who are hurting, and want more out of life. I believe my greatest strength is helping people find the missing keys needed to make positive change. I believe I connect well with my clients by not judging them and by empathizing with their struggles. I am passionate about helping people find the happiness they're looking for.
I have professional experience with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, forgiveness, multi-generational family reconciliation, individuals, couples, and families, parenting skills, domestic violence, trauma, and history of abuse.
I believe you're here for a reason, and that God has a purpose for you. Depression, anxiety, marital issues, eating disorders, and many other problems, keep us from living full lives. I became a therapist because I have a passion for helping people who are hurting, and want more out of life. I believe my greatest strength is helping people find the missing keys needed to make positive change. I believe I connect well with my clients by not judging them and by empathizing with their struggles. I am passionate about helping people find the happiness they're looking for.
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Selah Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LMFT, Coach
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Azusa, CA 91702
We are passionate about empowering individuals, couples, and families improve their quality of life in the face of adversity. In this healing journey, therapy is a collaborative process where you discover your inner strengths that aids in overcoming life's challenges and promote personal growth. It is about helping you make connections, resolve issues at its roots, and heal in a safe nonjudgmental environment. Our expertise includes working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, trauma, domestic violence, parenting, women's issues, men's issues, spirituality, and more.
We are passionate about empowering individuals, couples, and families improve their quality of life in the face of adversity. In this healing journey, therapy is a collaborative process where you discover your inner strengths that aids in overcoming life's challenges and promote personal growth. It is about helping you make connections, resolve issues at its roots, and heal in a safe nonjudgmental environment. Our expertise includes working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, trauma, domestic violence, parenting, women's issues, men's issues, spirituality, and more.
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Magena Ammen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Azusa, CA 91702 (Online Only)
You are so done with having to drag yourself out of bed, drinking 10 cups of coffee just to feel something, and giving self-inflicted pep talks that don't friggin' work! Maybe your friends or family don't even notice and they think you're doing GREAT! In reality it’s a struggle keeping it together. You’re white knuckling it and somehow managing to save face. If you’ve made it here, you’re ready to work through what’s bothering you so that life can feel less painful. Whether you’re going through trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or relationship issues you’re in the right place.
You are so done with having to drag yourself out of bed, drinking 10 cups of coffee just to feel something, and giving self-inflicted pep talks that don't friggin' work! Maybe your friends or family don't even notice and they think you're doing GREAT! In reality it’s a struggle keeping it together. You’re white knuckling it and somehow managing to save face. If you’ve made it here, you’re ready to work through what’s bothering you so that life can feel less painful. Whether you’re going through trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or relationship issues you’re in the right place.
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Hi, my name is Michele Downey, I am an RN and a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with a specialty in Addiction. My approach is eclectic based on what my client needs. It is a Cognitive Therapy style with a 12-step approach. I specialize in Families affected by Addictions and Mood disorders such as depression, anxiety and stress. I also have a toy poodle who is my "therapoodle" and associate. He's amazing! Since I have worked in this field since 1987, I have many skills in my approach although it reflects on who my client is and what he/she needs. Primarily Cognitive Therapy, Family therapy with aa 12 step approach.
Hi, my name is Michele Downey, I am an RN and a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with a specialty in Addiction. My approach is eclectic based on what my client needs. It is a Cognitive Therapy style with a 12-step approach. I specialize in Families affected by Addictions and Mood disorders such as depression, anxiety and stress. I also have a toy poodle who is my "therapoodle" and associate. He's amazing! Since I have worked in this field since 1987, I have many skills in my approach although it reflects on who my client is and what he/she needs. Primarily Cognitive Therapy, Family therapy with aa 12 step approach.
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Mothers Helping Others
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Azusa, CA 91702
At MHO Thrive Mental Health and Wellness; we provide individual, couples, and family Therapy. We see children, youth, and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, aggression, and adjustment related challenges. We believe everyone can thrive when given the necessary tools needed to live a balanced and more peaceful life. To schedule an appointment today please call our office. Our Mental health therapists are standing by to assist.
At MHO Thrive Mental Health and Wellness; we provide individual, couples, and family Therapy. We see children, youth, and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, aggression, and adjustment related challenges. We believe everyone can thrive when given the necessary tools needed to live a balanced and more peaceful life. To schedule an appointment today please call our office. Our Mental health therapists are standing by to assist.
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Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, angry, and overwhelmed? Do you continue to repeat the same patterns of being in unhealthy relationships, engaging in harmful behaviors that are not serving you in a good way, and continuously trying to find a way to numb the pain? I am a process-oriented and trauma-informed therapist who meets clients where they are at. I draw from the psychodynamic approach focusing on bringing the unconscious to the conscious to get to the root of the issue and explore defense mechanisms that have been adapted along the way.
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, angry, and overwhelmed? Do you continue to repeat the same patterns of being in unhealthy relationships, engaging in harmful behaviors that are not serving you in a good way, and continuously trying to find a way to numb the pain? I am a process-oriented and trauma-informed therapist who meets clients where they are at. I draw from the psychodynamic approach focusing on bringing the unconscious to the conscious to get to the root of the issue and explore defense mechanisms that have been adapted along the way.
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Has trauma, anxiety, or depression interfered with the potential to become the best version of yourself? We often feel defined by traumatic or emotionally difficult experiences that often leave us feeling stuck in place rather than moving forward towards our goals. I’m here to provide a safe, affirming space for you to develop an understanding of yourself to overcome past experiences or fears that define you. Our work together will be met with unconditional acceptance, creative approaches, and the utmost compassion.
Has trauma, anxiety, or depression interfered with the potential to become the best version of yourself? We often feel defined by traumatic or emotionally difficult experiences that often leave us feeling stuck in place rather than moving forward towards our goals. I’m here to provide a safe, affirming space for you to develop an understanding of yourself to overcome past experiences or fears that define you. Our work together will be met with unconditional acceptance, creative approaches, and the utmost compassion.
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In these challenging times, many folks in the community are seeking safe spaces to heal and build meaningful relationships. At Healing Rhythms Mental Health, we are a diverse group of licensed clinical psychologists, psychology assistants and psychology doctoral students who embrace community and interconnectedness. The essence of our work is rooted in compassion, empathy and respect for multicultural identities and a wide range of therapy approaches which include holistic/traditional, psychodynamic, relational, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness and existential therapies.
In these challenging times, many folks in the community are seeking safe spaces to heal and build meaningful relationships. At Healing Rhythms Mental Health, we are a diverse group of licensed clinical psychologists, psychology assistants and psychology doctoral students who embrace community and interconnectedness. The essence of our work is rooted in compassion, empathy and respect for multicultural identities and a wide range of therapy approaches which include holistic/traditional, psychodynamic, relational, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness and existential therapies.
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Navigating life's challenges is never easy, but reaching out for help is a brave first step to living a more genuine and fulfilling life. I have expertise in working with individuals struggling with childhood trauma and trauma-related symptoms such as grief, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relational conflict. I believe every client is unique and deserves to be listened to and understood in an empathetic way. I am passionate about creating a safe, kind, collaborative and judgment-free space where clients can attain new insights, experience new feelings, and find a renewed sense of physical and mental well-being.
Navigating life's challenges is never easy, but reaching out for help is a brave first step to living a more genuine and fulfilling life. I have expertise in working with individuals struggling with childhood trauma and trauma-related symptoms such as grief, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relational conflict. I believe every client is unique and deserves to be listened to and understood in an empathetic way. I am passionate about creating a safe, kind, collaborative and judgment-free space where clients can attain new insights, experience new feelings, and find a renewed sense of physical and mental well-being.
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Taking the first step towards emotional healing can be difficult as life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes we need a little help along the way. Have you been feeling anxious, depressed, hopeless, or stuck? Are you experiencing relationship issues or not sure of which direction to go in your relationship? Are you feeling disconnected from your friends/ family or yourself? Do you need help trying to understand your thoughts and feelings? Coming to therapy can be difficult and scary, but taking the first step is the most important.
Taking the first step towards emotional healing can be difficult as life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes we need a little help along the way. Have you been feeling anxious, depressed, hopeless, or stuck? Are you experiencing relationship issues or not sure of which direction to go in your relationship? Are you feeling disconnected from your friends/ family or yourself? Do you need help trying to understand your thoughts and feelings? Coming to therapy can be difficult and scary, but taking the first step is the most important.
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I have years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families within the schools, community non-profits and in their homes. My experience consists of assisting individuals coping with issues of abuse, trauma, life stressors, depression, fear, anger along with other emotional challenges. If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation, I look forward to working with you to help you achieve your goals. I understand that at times seeking therapy is a challenging and scary experience but it is also a brave decision to make; it is usually your first step to healing and getting the help you need.
I have years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families within the schools, community non-profits and in their homes. My experience consists of assisting individuals coping with issues of abuse, trauma, life stressors, depression, fear, anger along with other emotional challenges. If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation, I look forward to working with you to help you achieve your goals. I understand that at times seeking therapy is a challenging and scary experience but it is also a brave decision to make; it is usually your first step to healing and getting the help you need.
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Through the Sea Marriage & Family Counseling Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covina, CA 91722
Through the Sea offers professional licensed therapists and compassionate certified Biblical counselors to help you navigate your life. We provide couples, individual, child, and family counseling. Specialities include depression, anxiety, ptsd, domestic abuse and sexual trauma, infidelity recovery, parenting, spiritual issues, or simply adjusting to changes in life.
Through the Sea offers professional licensed therapists and compassionate certified Biblical counselors to help you navigate your life. We provide couples, individual, child, and family counseling. Specialities include depression, anxiety, ptsd, domestic abuse and sexual trauma, infidelity recovery, parenting, spiritual issues, or simply adjusting to changes in life.
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Marta Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glendora, CA 91741
Waitlist for new clients
I also address unresolved trauma from past abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and bereavement related to reproductive trauma.
Feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by life's challenges? I can help. With 25 years of experience in mental health, I offer a supportive partnership to guide you toward wellness, positive emotional health, and personal fulfillment. Together, we will work collaboratively to empower you with the tools needed to create meaningful changes in your daily life, improving your emotional state and overall situation. I am passionate about working with individuals who are motivated and open to tapping into their inner strength, fostering growth and emotional evolution. Let's start this transformative journey together.
I also address unresolved trauma from past abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and bereavement related to reproductive trauma.
Feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by life's challenges? I can help. With 25 years of experience in mental health, I offer a supportive partnership to guide you toward wellness, positive emotional health, and personal fulfillment. Together, we will work collaboratively to empower you with the tools needed to create meaningful changes in your daily life, improving your emotional state and overall situation. I am passionate about working with individuals who are motivated and open to tapping into their inner strength, fostering growth and emotional evolution. Let's start this transformative journey together.
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Hello, my name is Thania Gonzalez. I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have experience working with individuals of all ages dealing with difficult situations such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, divorce, grief and loss, trauma, and relationship/family problems.
Hello, my name is Thania Gonzalez. I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have experience working with individuals of all ages dealing with difficult situations such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, divorce, grief and loss, trauma, and relationship/family problems.
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I have experience working with, families involved in child welfare, domestic violence, at risk adolescents, addictive behaviors, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, PTSD, as well as grief and loss.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing mental health services with years of experience helping people like yourself looking for a shift in their lives. I work with the knowledge that you are the expert in your life and are looking for me to guide you out of unwanted patterns of behavior shifting perspectives of difficulties in your life and enhance your daily living. My practice works to meet your individual needs while encouraging your self discovery and strengths! For anyone considering me to guide them through any part of their life send an email and we can begin there.
I have experience working with, families involved in child welfare, domestic violence, at risk adolescents, addictive behaviors, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, PTSD, as well as grief and loss.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing mental health services with years of experience helping people like yourself looking for a shift in their lives. I work with the knowledge that you are the expert in your life and are looking for me to guide you out of unwanted patterns of behavior shifting perspectives of difficulties in your life and enhance your daily living. My practice works to meet your individual needs while encouraging your self discovery and strengths! For anyone considering me to guide them through any part of their life send an email and we can begin there.
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I work with Families, Individuals, Children, and Couples in providing therapy for, and dealing with relationship struggles and enhancements, traumas, anxieties, abuse, childhood developmental and behavioral issues, play therapy, couples & marriage therapy, child therapy, as well as other related modalities and client concerns.
I work with variety of people in the midst of their life journey. focus on client-centered therapy. By taking this approach, working with each individual, couple, family, and child, a stronger connection for growth can be created. I am privileged to walk along with my clients through their lives. Together we process challenges, traumas, heartaches, life adjustments, losses, relationships, and more related to personal experiences. Therapy helps increase abilities to communicate, & process. We work to go beyond surviving, through healing, to truly thriving, striving toward a life with strong relationships, filled with joy, and hope.
I work with Families, Individuals, Children, and Couples in providing therapy for, and dealing with relationship struggles and enhancements, traumas, anxieties, abuse, childhood developmental and behavioral issues, play therapy, couples & marriage therapy, child therapy, as well as other related modalities and client concerns.
I work with variety of people in the midst of their life journey. focus on client-centered therapy. By taking this approach, working with each individual, couple, family, and child, a stronger connection for growth can be created. I am privileged to walk along with my clients through their lives. Together we process challenges, traumas, heartaches, life adjustments, losses, relationships, and more related to personal experiences. Therapy helps increase abilities to communicate, & process. We work to go beyond surviving, through healing, to truly thriving, striving toward a life with strong relationships, filled with joy, and hope.
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LaLisa Morgan Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Covina, CA 91722 (Online Only)
I specialize in guiding victims from home and community violence, childhood abuse and neglect, and intimate partner violence to overcome paralyzing thoughts and live out your dreams.
Are you living your best life? Are you struggling with balancing all the areas of your life? Are you going back and forth with negative self talk, thoughts, or feelings? Are you struggling with social or dating relationships, parenting, career, or just loving yourself? Everyday is a call to your purpose and plan for peace and happiness. Your past is not your future. Therapy can be empowering and transformational experience that gives birth to the identity of your best life. My hope is to guide and support you on your best version of you!
I specialize in guiding victims from home and community violence, childhood abuse and neglect, and intimate partner violence to overcome paralyzing thoughts and live out your dreams.
Are you living your best life? Are you struggling with balancing all the areas of your life? Are you going back and forth with negative self talk, thoughts, or feelings? Are you struggling with social or dating relationships, parenting, career, or just loving yourself? Everyday is a call to your purpose and plan for peace and happiness. Your past is not your future. Therapy can be empowering and transformational experience that gives birth to the identity of your best life. My hope is to guide and support you on your best version of you!
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I have particular expertise working with police, fire, and medical first responders, as well as adults who can't "shake off" the memories of childhood abuse.
I'm a Southern California psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping people get their lives back in balance when it's gotten to be too much to handle alone. If that sounds like you and what's worked for you in the past just isn't cutting it anymore, let's talk! I provide a confidential place to sort out what's not working in your life. We'll work together to clarify what you have the power to change, reinforce skills critical to your success, and support you as you build the confidence you need to make those changes.
I have particular expertise working with police, fire, and medical first responders, as well as adults who can't "shake off" the memories of childhood abuse.
I'm a Southern California psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping people get their lives back in balance when it's gotten to be too much to handle alone. If that sounds like you and what's worked for you in the past just isn't cutting it anymore, let's talk! I provide a confidential place to sort out what's not working in your life. We'll work together to clarify what you have the power to change, reinforce skills critical to your success, and support you as you build the confidence you need to make those changes.
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Lucia Fernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PPSC
Verified Verified
Glendora, CA 91740 (Online Only)
I specialize in grief and loss, depression, anxiety, abuse, identity, and relationship issues.
Life can be very difficult and is often accompanied by many challenges. The feelings accompanied by these challenging times can be felt very intensely often hindering us in other aspects of our life. By exploring the challenges together, I want to help you find ways to tackle them and guide you towards a path of enjoying life and experiencing joy. I want to help you explore difficult times and find meaning in life, to empower you, and feel a sense of control that you might be yearning for. I want to help you move in a positive direction to feel worthy of the life you deserve.
I specialize in grief and loss, depression, anxiety, abuse, identity, and relationship issues.
Life can be very difficult and is often accompanied by many challenges. The feelings accompanied by these challenging times can be felt very intensely often hindering us in other aspects of our life. By exploring the challenges together, I want to help you find ways to tackle them and guide you towards a path of enjoying life and experiencing joy. I want to help you explore difficult times and find meaning in life, to empower you, and feel a sense of control that you might be yearning for. I want to help you move in a positive direction to feel worthy of the life you deserve.
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I am a bi-cultural, bilingual Spanish-Speaking Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in immigration evaluations and psychological assessments. I have an expertise in providing domestic violence and child abuse treatment, and treatment for victims of crime and witness of crime. I also have an expertise in the treatment of post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression and couples and family therapy. I am an experienced child abuse forensic interviewer and have conducted numerous child abuse evaluations and dependency investigations. I have served as an expert and fact witness during Dependency Court and Immigration Court Proceedings.
I am a bi-cultural, bilingual Spanish-Speaking Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in immigration evaluations and psychological assessments. I have an expertise in providing domestic violence and child abuse treatment, and treatment for victims of crime and witness of crime. I also have an expertise in the treatment of post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression and couples and family therapy. I am an experienced child abuse forensic interviewer and have conducted numerous child abuse evaluations and dependency investigations. I have served as an expert and fact witness during Dependency Court and Immigration Court Proceedings.
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What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.