Therapists in Bellflower, CA
I believe therapy is a safe place to grow, learn and achieve shared goals using an eclectic mix of modalities to meet each client's unique needs. Whatever your situation, I am here to help. Thank you for considering me as your therapist. I look forward to getting to know you.
I believe therapy is a safe place to grow, learn and achieve shared goals using an eclectic mix of modalities to meet each client's unique needs. Whatever your situation, I am here to help. Thank you for considering me as your therapist. I look forward to getting to know you.
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.
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.
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.
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 found my unique sense of purpose and learned about the life-changing abilities of psychotherapy when a young man approached me and shared his intent to commit suicide.
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.
I found my unique sense of purpose and learned about the life-changing abilities of psychotherapy when a young man approached me and shared his intent to commit suicide.
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.
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!
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.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I have been working as a therapist for about eight years, and I have worked in the mental health field cumulatively for approximately 14 years. I have worked with families, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and the elderly, and I approach therapy through a trauma-informed, client-centered, empowerment and strengths-based lens. I am competent in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, among others, but my style is more conversational and eclectic.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I have been working as a therapist for about eight years, and I have worked in the mental health field cumulatively for approximately 14 years. I have worked with families, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and the elderly, and I approach therapy through a trauma-informed, client-centered, empowerment and strengths-based lens. I am competent in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, among others, but my style is more conversational and eclectic.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
Welcome! I’m Donald Cook, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nearly 14,000 hours of practice, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person is valid, worthy, and deserving of respect, regardless of their age, background, or life circumstances. I see the person, not the diagnosis, and I consider each client a respected teacher. A Bit About My Approach: I specialize in treating a wide range of issues, including PTSD, ADD/ADHD, school-related challenges, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, and age-related concerns.
Welcome! I’m Donald Cook, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nearly 14,000 hours of practice, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person is valid, worthy, and deserving of respect, regardless of their age, background, or life circumstances. I see the person, not the diagnosis, and I consider each client a respected teacher. A Bit About My Approach: I specialize in treating a wide range of issues, including PTSD, ADD/ADHD, school-related challenges, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, and age-related concerns.
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.
Alma Ortiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Artesia, CA 90701 (Online Only)
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.
I'll help you become the hero of your own story. As a supervising therapist at Psych Lab, I'm passionate about helping all kinds of people through life transitions, grief, identity challenges, and recovery from trauma & discouragement. Each new phase in life is an opportunity to grow, but it can also bring pitfalls like shame and self-doubt. I work extensively with those facing major life changes, including adoption, foster care experiences, and separation from family, culture, or faith. Together, we'll navigate these challenges and write your next, better chapter.
I'll help you become the hero of your own story. As a supervising therapist at Psych Lab, I'm passionate about helping all kinds of people through life transitions, grief, identity challenges, and recovery from trauma & discouragement. Each new phase in life is an opportunity to grow, but it can also bring pitfalls like shame and self-doubt. I work extensively with those facing major life changes, including adoption, foster care experiences, and separation from family, culture, or faith. Together, we'll navigate these challenges and write your next, better chapter.
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.
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.
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.
Feeling overwhelmed or lost in your daily life, relationships, or career? Struggling to meet others' expectations, manage constant demands, or find a sense of direction? You’re not alone. Many women today are facing anxiety and burnout while navigating major life transitions like college, grad school, work, relationships, and/or starting a family. The pressure to be "perfect" and please everyone often leads to exhaustion and self-doubt. It’s rarely talked about, but it’s important to address. Let’s explore these challenges together and find a path forward.
Feeling overwhelmed or lost in your daily life, relationships, or career? Struggling to meet others' expectations, manage constant demands, or find a sense of direction? You’re not alone. Many women today are facing anxiety and burnout while navigating major life transitions like college, grad school, work, relationships, and/or starting a family. The pressure to be "perfect" and please everyone often leads to exhaustion and self-doubt. It’s rarely talked about, but it’s important to address. Let’s explore these challenges together and find a path forward.
Danielle Norman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90714 (Online Only)
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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!
The Brown Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Norwalk, CA 90650
We provide Psychotherapy for Individuals (including kids as young as 10), Couples, and Families at The Brown Therapy Group! Common themes within interpersonal relationships can include issues such as anger management, commitment, conflict resolution, and intimacy. Our goal, however, is to equip our clients with effective skills proven to help navigate these situations.
We provide Psychotherapy for Individuals (including kids as young as 10), Couples, and Families at The Brown Therapy Group! Common themes within interpersonal relationships can include issues such as anger management, commitment, conflict resolution, and intimacy. Our goal, however, is to equip our clients with effective skills proven to help navigate these situations.
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Suicidal Ideation Therapists
How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?
Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioral therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.
Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?
The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.