Therapists in Bellflower, CA
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I approach our sessions with empathy, non-judgment, and attention to the therapeutic relationship.
Hi there, I'm Susette! I have been a therapist for the past 12 years and have worked with adolescents and adults, as well as children and families from diverse backgrounds. My focus has been primarily on depression, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, life transitions, and pregnancy/postpartum concerns. y approach to therapy is an integration of the psychodynamic approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as mind/body and mindfulness techniques. This essentially means that we would be collaboratively exploring thoughts, beliefs, and personal narratives and adjusting narratives that are false or faulty.
I approach our sessions with empathy, non-judgment, and attention to the therapeutic relationship.
Hi there, I'm Susette! I have been a therapist for the past 12 years and have worked with adolescents and adults, as well as children and families from diverse backgrounds. My focus has been primarily on depression, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, life transitions, and pregnancy/postpartum concerns. y approach to therapy is an integration of the psychodynamic approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as mind/body and mindfulness techniques. This essentially means that we would be collaboratively exploring thoughts, beliefs, and personal narratives and adjusting narratives that are false or faulty.
![Photo of Christopher Schell, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5f423a9d-73df-40fc-8684-38a1d5423c7b/1/320x400.png)
My name is Christopher Schell, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Diego, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth and in-person visits. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, acute stress, and various other client issues. My passion is to create a safe and nurturing space for personal growth and healing.
My name is Christopher Schell, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Diego, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth and in-person visits. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, acute stress, and various other client issues. My passion is to create a safe and nurturing space for personal growth and healing.
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I utilize Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and other evidence-based techniques based on client preferences and goals.
I utilize Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and other evidence-based techniques based on client preferences and goals.
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and I attended Humboldt State and helped the campaign to expand Redwood National Park by 46,000 acres in 1976. I worked in the rehabilitation of injured workers on the North Coast, I graduated from St. Mary’s College of California, and I secured my therapist license in 2000, 21 years ago. I’ve been at the Calif State Department of Rehabilitation for the last 14 years helping the mentally disabled get an education and employment.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and I attended Humboldt State and helped the campaign to expand Redwood National Park by 46,000 acres in 1976. I worked in the rehabilitation of injured workers on the North Coast, I graduated from St. Mary’s College of California, and I secured my therapist license in 2000, 21 years ago. I’ve been at the Calif State Department of Rehabilitation for the last 14 years helping the mentally disabled get an education and employment.
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Rebecca Lynn Schwarz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cerritos, CA 90703 (Online Only)
I have focused my practice on helping people struggling with relationship problems such as: Marital disenchantment, communication problems, conflict resolution skills and family struggles with parenting kids, teenagers and launching young adults. I have a heart for working with individual adults, adolescents, and children struggling with: Depression, Anxiety, Panic attacks, Grieving, Posttraumatic stress, OCD, Victims of sexual abuse, incest, and Spiritual Crisis. Periodically I run groups for victims of sexual abuse.As a recent Breast Cancer Survivor, I am in a unique position to utilize my own painful experience to help women or their families suffering from cancer.
I have focused my practice on helping people struggling with relationship problems such as: Marital disenchantment, communication problems, conflict resolution skills and family struggles with parenting kids, teenagers and launching young adults. I have a heart for working with individual adults, adolescents, and children struggling with: Depression, Anxiety, Panic attacks, Grieving, Posttraumatic stress, OCD, Victims of sexual abuse, incest, and Spiritual Crisis. Periodically I run groups for victims of sexual abuse.As a recent Breast Cancer Survivor, I am in a unique position to utilize my own painful experience to help women or their families suffering from cancer.
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Patrick Cleveland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cerritos, CA 90703
Taking the first step toward getting help is the hardest part and I understand that. I am the founder & clinical director of Daybreak Counseling Center. We are an elite & dedicated group of therapists. We focus on providing a safe and nonjudgemental environment in order to help you speak freely, share your story, ask questions, and face any issues that arise. In beginning this inquiry, today you are one step closer to finding answers and solutions. Whether you are feeling down, anxious, confused, have relationship issues, or just want to grow emotionally and learn more about yourself, therapy can help. Your mental health matters!
Taking the first step toward getting help is the hardest part and I understand that. I am the founder & clinical director of Daybreak Counseling Center. We are an elite & dedicated group of therapists. We focus on providing a safe and nonjudgemental environment in order to help you speak freely, share your story, ask questions, and face any issues that arise. In beginning this inquiry, today you are one step closer to finding answers and solutions. Whether you are feeling down, anxious, confused, have relationship issues, or just want to grow emotionally and learn more about yourself, therapy can help. Your mental health matters!
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Luis Arcos
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90712 (Online Only)
Are your problems consuming your life? Do you find it difficult to acknowledge your strengths and make the most of them? Therapy could be the solution.
We will work on finding solutions and creating plans for change. Together, we will identify your strengths and how those strengths can help you to make positive changes.
I use a cognitive behavioral model along with a strengths-based approach.
I work from the premise that a strong therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of effective therapy. We will work as a team to create and achieve goals that improve your quality of life.
Are your problems consuming your life? Do you find it difficult to acknowledge your strengths and make the most of them? Therapy could be the solution.
We will work on finding solutions and creating plans for change. Together, we will identify your strengths and how those strengths can help you to make positive changes.
I use a cognitive behavioral model along with a strengths-based approach.
I work from the premise that a strong therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of effective therapy. We will work as a team to create and achieve goals that improve your quality of life.
![Photo of Georgianna Olivieri, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/119ca368-5cc6-4a05-ac17-dd4afb36a9ec/1/320x400.jpeg)
During the first session, I briefly introduce myself then ask the client what questions they have as well as their preferences in a therapeutic relationship.
Hello, my name is Georgianna Olivieri. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Counselor specializing in the treatment of people with Substance Use Disorder. My collaborative therapeutic approach focuses on helping clients to identify and fuel the power of their unique strengths to manage and overcome mental health and substance use challenges. My treatment forte includes Suicidal Ideation, Anger Management, ADHD, Personality Disorders, Trauma, and Attachment Disorders. I have a diverse background working with clientele including people from 5 to 87 years old. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
During the first session, I briefly introduce myself then ask the client what questions they have as well as their preferences in a therapeutic relationship.
Hello, my name is Georgianna Olivieri. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Counselor specializing in the treatment of people with Substance Use Disorder. My collaborative therapeutic approach focuses on helping clients to identify and fuel the power of their unique strengths to manage and overcome mental health and substance use challenges. My treatment forte includes Suicidal Ideation, Anger Management, ADHD, Personality Disorders, Trauma, and Attachment Disorders. I have a diverse background working with clientele including people from 5 to 87 years old. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
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As a therapist, it is my goal to develop a safe and secure relationship with clients in order for them to have a safe space in exploring all parts of themselves.
My name is Emma Crissman, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Orange County, CA and working statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in developmental trauma or trauma using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and the NeuroAffective Relational Model. I typically work with individuals who have experienced developmental trauma or went through a traumatic event in their life that later show up as symptoms of depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Individuals may be experiencing challenges in their intimate relationships or present with a poor sense of self.
As a therapist, it is my goal to develop a safe and secure relationship with clients in order for them to have a safe space in exploring all parts of themselves.
My name is Emma Crissman, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Orange County, CA and working statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in developmental trauma or trauma using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and the NeuroAffective Relational Model. I typically work with individuals who have experienced developmental trauma or went through a traumatic event in their life that later show up as symptoms of depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Individuals may be experiencing challenges in their intimate relationships or present with a poor sense of self.
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Danielle Norman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90714 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Asking for help can be scary. But, sometimes, taking the right risks, often lead to rewarding outcomes. People come to therapy for a number of reasons. If you are struggling with family or relationship issues, self esteem or depression or anxiety I can help. If you are looking to connect with me it is best to reach me through email or by visiting my website! I look forward to connecting with you soon!
Asking for help can be scary. But, sometimes, taking the right risks, often lead to rewarding outcomes. People come to therapy for a number of reasons. If you are struggling with family or relationship issues, self esteem or depression or anxiety I can help. If you are looking to connect with me it is best to reach me through email or by visiting my website! I look forward to connecting with you soon!
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This is established through building a therapeutic relationship.
My name is Dr. Ike Kerhulas. I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology. I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a collaborative approach to treatment. My focus of practice includes trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marriage counseling, family dynamics, adolescents, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My approach to providing therapy is to look at my clients through a trauma lens. My therapy utilizes trauma-focused sessions, understanding attachment styles, and being active in sessions by offering feedback. I also utilize psychoeducation.
This is established through building a therapeutic relationship.
My name is Dr. Ike Kerhulas. I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology. I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a collaborative approach to treatment. My focus of practice includes trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marriage counseling, family dynamics, adolescents, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My approach to providing therapy is to look at my clients through a trauma lens. My therapy utilizes trauma-focused sessions, understanding attachment styles, and being active in sessions by offering feedback. I also utilize psychoeducation.
![Photo of Craig Blanchard Lmft, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fa59e076-3592-4467-b7cd-3f4ddcbcf0c1/2/320x400.jpeg)
Craig Blanchard Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90712 (Online Only)
When you're feeling anxious depressed, overwhelmed by your feelings, it feels so good to be able to unburden yourself of your feelings with someone you can trust and feel empathy and understanding from. My mission is to help you feel better, increase understanding about yourself, and move forward in your life in a way that satisfies you. My approach is personal, nonjudgmental, positive with an emphasis on reducing suffering and enhancing personal happiness.
When you're feeling anxious depressed, overwhelmed by your feelings, it feels so good to be able to unburden yourself of your feelings with someone you can trust and feel empathy and understanding from. My mission is to help you feel better, increase understanding about yourself, and move forward in your life in a way that satisfies you. My approach is personal, nonjudgmental, positive with an emphasis on reducing suffering and enhancing personal happiness.
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"Don't expect everyone to understand your journey. Especially if they've never had to walk your path." Zig Ziglar. In therapy you have the opportunity to address challenges and struggles while learning effective coping skills in a non-judging environment. I assist you by providing a non-biased perspective and together we develop goals that are reasonable and achievable. As a mental health professional, I have had the remarkable opportunity over the last 15 years to work with diverse populations and a wide range of clients which include infants, children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
"Don't expect everyone to understand your journey. Especially if they've never had to walk your path." Zig Ziglar. In therapy you have the opportunity to address challenges and struggles while learning effective coping skills in a non-judging environment. I assist you by providing a non-biased perspective and together we develop goals that are reasonable and achievable. As a mental health professional, I have had the remarkable opportunity over the last 15 years to work with diverse populations and a wide range of clients which include infants, children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
![Photo of Holly M Hooton, LMFT115, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f6967e05-462d-493a-b745-c64a20784784/2/320x400.jpeg)
My volunteering at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Aids Project led me to a volunteer management career. I went on to work with volunteers in a medical center, humane society, and adult literacy program. I returned to college later in life to pursue a career in counseling. My desire to become a therapist developed over time as I gained more insight into my own life. A failed marriage landed me in therapy, where I was able to deal with my anger and emotional pain. After some years of antidepressant medication and therapy, I gained a new lease on life.
My volunteering at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Aids Project led me to a volunteer management career. I went on to work with volunteers in a medical center, humane society, and adult literacy program. I returned to college later in life to pursue a career in counseling. My desire to become a therapist developed over time as I gained more insight into my own life. A failed marriage landed me in therapy, where I was able to deal with my anger and emotional pain. After some years of antidepressant medication and therapy, I gained a new lease on life.
![Photo of Aubrey Studebaker, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0062fe0b-411b-434b-b489-ac21290fb008/1/320x400.jpeg)
I help people learn to become the hero of their own story. Each new transition you face in life is an opportunity to expand and refine your identity... but there are also pitfalls. We get hurt, we lose our way, we get caught up in shame and self-doubt. I work with a lot of grief, loss, and confusion around life changes. I've got a lot of experience with folks who have been adopted or in foster care — and people who find themselves feeling alone after a split from their family, their culture, or their religious faith. I'm passionate about helping people find their way into the next, better chapter of life.
I help people learn to become the hero of their own story. Each new transition you face in life is an opportunity to expand and refine your identity... but there are also pitfalls. We get hurt, we lose our way, we get caught up in shame and self-doubt. I work with a lot of grief, loss, and confusion around life changes. I've got a lot of experience with folks who have been adopted or in foster care — and people who find themselves feeling alone after a split from their family, their culture, or their religious faith. I'm passionate about helping people find their way into the next, better chapter of life.
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I work with creatives, artist, empaths, visionaries, storytellers, eccentrics and healers who are called to use their unique gifts to attend to their personal wellbeing, heal intergenerational trauma, and are called to be of service to the community and the planet. I provide trauma informed and culturally sensitive therapy to people in the BIPOC community.
I work with creatives, artist, empaths, visionaries, storytellers, eccentrics and healers who are called to use their unique gifts to attend to their personal wellbeing, heal intergenerational trauma, and are called to be of service to the community and the planet. I provide trauma informed and culturally sensitive therapy to people in the BIPOC community.
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Hello! My name is Karina! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I place high value in individual rights, and the importance of moving through personal issues at your own pace. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, insecurities, low self-esteem, social anxiety, parenting problems, family issues, and ADHD. I have also helped people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Hello! My name is Karina! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I place high value in individual rights, and the importance of moving through personal issues at your own pace. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, insecurities, low self-esteem, social anxiety, parenting problems, family issues, and ADHD. I have also helped people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
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Hello, I'm James Rubins, a licensed therapist in California with over 40 years of experience counseling individuals, adolescents, and families. I have wide experience in hospitals, community mental health clinics, and private practice office settings. I've helped people with anxiety, depression, anger management, and more, and have decades of experience supporting people in recovery from alcohol and or drug abuse. I was trained in psychodynamic therapy but now find short-term Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is more effective for client needs.
Hello, I'm James Rubins, a licensed therapist in California with over 40 years of experience counseling individuals, adolescents, and families. I have wide experience in hospitals, community mental health clinics, and private practice office settings. I've helped people with anxiety, depression, anger management, and more, and have decades of experience supporting people in recovery from alcohol and or drug abuse. I was trained in psychodynamic therapy but now find short-term Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is more effective for client needs.
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Stress often highlights issues in our lives. It can also provide an opportunity to address these issues to improve our own functioning. The issues may be in our relationships or circumstances. I would love to partner with you in this journey of discovery and empowerment. My 25+ years of helping people like you makes me uniquely qualified to collaborate with you on this journey. I approach issues primarily from a CBT framework but also rely on an eclectic approach that matches the technique with your particular need. I work remotely to enable flexibility in scheduling. I also offer a Free 15 min consultation to ensure a good fit.
Stress often highlights issues in our lives. It can also provide an opportunity to address these issues to improve our own functioning. The issues may be in our relationships or circumstances. I would love to partner with you in this journey of discovery and empowerment. My 25+ years of helping people like you makes me uniquely qualified to collaborate with you on this journey. I approach issues primarily from a CBT framework but also rely on an eclectic approach that matches the technique with your particular need. I work remotely to enable flexibility in scheduling. I also offer a Free 15 min consultation to ensure a good fit.
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I have previous experience working as a Social Worker for two nonprofit foster care and adoption agencies for 10 years. I also have experience working with children and families at school sites and in a clinic nonprofit setting for over 6 years as a Clinician, Supervisor, and Parent Partner. I work best with people who are open to looking at things with a different perspective and trying new things (even "outside of the box" approaches) with the belief that everyone has the potential for change and to make a better life.
I have previous experience working as a Social Worker for two nonprofit foster care and adoption agencies for 10 years. I also have experience working with children and families at school sites and in a clinic nonprofit setting for over 6 years as a Clinician, Supervisor, and Parent Partner. I work best with people who are open to looking at things with a different perspective and trying new things (even "outside of the box" approaches) with the belief that everyone has the potential for change and to make a better life.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.