Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Castaic, CA
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Paula Whidden
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castaic, CA 91384
Do you feel anxious? Do you find it difficult to sleep? Does your mind race? Or, do you struggle with feelings of sadness? Do you want someone to help you find your way? It is possible to calm your heart and mind. It is possible to learn new ways of thinking and handling life events. You can find peace.
Do you feel anxious? Do you find it difficult to sleep? Does your mind race? Or, do you struggle with feelings of sadness? Do you want someone to help you find your way? It is possible to calm your heart and mind. It is possible to learn new ways of thinking and handling life events. You can find peace.
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Peggy Harden-Haig Marriage Family Therapist Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Castaic, CA 91384
I believe in offering my patients a confidental non judgemental approach to psychotherapy in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
I can help you with your couples or family problems, your teen and children issues. I also deal with blended family difficulties
with my background from an inpatient hospital experience, I am here to offer my specialities in Panic Disorder, Post Trumatic stress disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and Depression.
When dealing with the disorders listed above I believe in taking an investigated approach of the source of the problem as well as teaching relaxation and positive thinking to help the patient gain control.
I believe in offering my patients a confidental non judgemental approach to psychotherapy in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
I can help you with your couples or family problems, your teen and children issues. I also deal with blended family difficulties
with my background from an inpatient hospital experience, I am here to offer my specialities in Panic Disorder, Post Trumatic stress disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and Depression.
When dealing with the disorders listed above I believe in taking an investigated approach of the source of the problem as well as teaching relaxation and positive thinking to help the patient gain control.
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I am an LMFT and have been a clinician for over 9 years. I also have over 26 years of varying levels of dynamic social interactions for the government , interpersonal engagement expertise, and conflict resolution skills. I am a veteran and have experience working with the youth and young adults in faith based and clinical settings. My private practice populations have included veterans, first-responders, couples, singles, and families. I have extensive training in PTSD, Grief, Anxiety and substance issues/addictions.
I am an LMFT and have been a clinician for over 9 years. I also have over 26 years of varying levels of dynamic social interactions for the government , interpersonal engagement expertise, and conflict resolution skills. I am a veteran and have experience working with the youth and young adults in faith based and clinical settings. My private practice populations have included veterans, first-responders, couples, singles, and families. I have extensive training in PTSD, Grief, Anxiety and substance issues/addictions.
Barbara Ferrari, LMFT is a Los Angeles-based licensed marriage and family therapist with over thirty years of experience treating mental health issues and working with the dual diagnosed population. My professional services, which operate in a philosophy of hope, optimism, and belief in the benefits of patient and professional counseling, center on creating personalized strategies that encourage growth and healing in the individual, family unit, and community as a whole.
Barbara Ferrari, LMFT is a Los Angeles-based licensed marriage and family therapist with over thirty years of experience treating mental health issues and working with the dual diagnosed population. My professional services, which operate in a philosophy of hope, optimism, and belief in the benefits of patient and professional counseling, center on creating personalized strategies that encourage growth and healing in the individual, family unit, and community as a whole.
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I have experience with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, attention issues, grief, life transitions, sleep difficulties, and trauma.
I employ an integrated therapeutic approach grounded toward helping people to help themselves. I provide an accepting, respectful and trusting atmosphere while utilizing the most appropriate methods to meet your unique needs. Change happens in small steps and reaching out takes a lot of courage. I would be honored to assist you on your path. Call and make an appointment today.
I have experience with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, attention issues, grief, life transitions, sleep difficulties, and trauma.
I employ an integrated therapeutic approach grounded toward helping people to help themselves. I provide an accepting, respectful and trusting atmosphere while utilizing the most appropriate methods to meet your unique needs. Change happens in small steps and reaching out takes a lot of courage. I would be honored to assist you on your path. Call and make an appointment today.
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Eight years ago, I began working with professional athletes and traumatic brain injuries. This opened a huge door for me to understanding that there are many un-diagnosed brain injuries in the US resulting not just from professional sports, but car accidents, bicycle accidents, falls, and a wide assortment of ways in which children, adolescents, and adults receive a blow to the head. Our brains are much more fragile than previously understood. Be aware of chronic pain, chronic fatigue, constant headaches, brain fog, dizziness, loss of balance, poor memory, sensitivity to light/sound, poor sleep patterns, and depression & anxiety.
Eight years ago, I began working with professional athletes and traumatic brain injuries. This opened a huge door for me to understanding that there are many un-diagnosed brain injuries in the US resulting not just from professional sports, but car accidents, bicycle accidents, falls, and a wide assortment of ways in which children, adolescents, and adults receive a blow to the head. Our brains are much more fragile than previously understood. Be aware of chronic pain, chronic fatigue, constant headaches, brain fog, dizziness, loss of balance, poor memory, sensitivity to light/sound, poor sleep patterns, and depression & anxiety.
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I assist my clients with a wide variety of issues: grief /loss, unhappiness, forgiveness of self/others, relationship/communication strategies, insomnia, stress reduction, smoking cessation, performance, menopause, weight loss, eating disorders, fears and phobias, confidence/self-esteem, procrastination, ADHD, pain management, fertility, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, IBS, and other blocks.
Energy follows thought. What are your thoughts? Do you have self-defeating negative mental chatter? Do you have habits, fears, perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, which hinder you from being "all you can be"? As a hypnotherapist I use hypnosis as part of a multidisciplinary approach to help my clients rewrite the stories in their sub-conscious mind. I also employ my 30 plus years as a Shamanic Healer to assist my clients in being all they were created to be. Reiki and Chakra balancing are also employed when appropriate. Powerful assistance comes with Past Life Regression and Soul Retrieval.
I assist my clients with a wide variety of issues: grief /loss, unhappiness, forgiveness of self/others, relationship/communication strategies, insomnia, stress reduction, smoking cessation, performance, menopause, weight loss, eating disorders, fears and phobias, confidence/self-esteem, procrastination, ADHD, pain management, fertility, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, IBS, and other blocks.
Energy follows thought. What are your thoughts? Do you have self-defeating negative mental chatter? Do you have habits, fears, perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, which hinder you from being "all you can be"? As a hypnotherapist I use hypnosis as part of a multidisciplinary approach to help my clients rewrite the stories in their sub-conscious mind. I also employ my 30 plus years as a Shamanic Healer to assist my clients in being all they were created to be. Reiki and Chakra balancing are also employed when appropriate. Powerful assistance comes with Past Life Regression and Soul Retrieval.
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Heather Renee Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Valencia, CA 91355 (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice! It takes bravery and courage to admit when we need support, so I commend you for taking such an important first step. Attending therapy is healthy and I cannot tell you how often I hear people say in a first session, “I’ve wanted to talk to someone for so long, but I kept thinking I could deal with it myself” or “I promise I’m not crazy!” Please know that therapy is designed to help everyone and even very high-functioning individuals attend.
Welcome to my practice! It takes bravery and courage to admit when we need support, so I commend you for taking such an important first step. Attending therapy is healthy and I cannot tell you how often I hear people say in a first session, “I’ve wanted to talk to someone for so long, but I kept thinking I could deal with it myself” or “I promise I’m not crazy!” Please know that therapy is designed to help everyone and even very high-functioning individuals attend.
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Monica Lopez Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Valencia, CA 91355
Life can be stressful. On the outside, it may seem like you have it all together, yet on the inside you may feel trapped in a web of worry, frustration, sadness, or insecurity. Whether you’re faced with a life-changing event, a loss, or struggling with daily life stressors that overwhelm you, please know that you don't have to feel alone. I provide clients with a judgement-free space to discuss their feelings openly so that they may feel heard. My focus is helping clients learn positive coping skills to manage anxiety, loss, sadness, life transitions, improve their self-confidence, and learn to set healthy boundaries for themselves.
Life can be stressful. On the outside, it may seem like you have it all together, yet on the inside you may feel trapped in a web of worry, frustration, sadness, or insecurity. Whether you’re faced with a life-changing event, a loss, or struggling with daily life stressors that overwhelm you, please know that you don't have to feel alone. I provide clients with a judgement-free space to discuss their feelings openly so that they may feel heard. My focus is helping clients learn positive coping skills to manage anxiety, loss, sadness, life transitions, improve their self-confidence, and learn to set healthy boundaries for themselves.
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Liz Morasso (Accepting New Clients)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, OSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
You might be going through a difficult life transition, experiencing relationship problems, or feeling overwhelmed and unable to manage your stress. Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to work with someone who will provide you with the support and tools you need to create change, feeling more insightful, aware, and grounded. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life's challenges and develop healthier, more fulfilling lives. I aid my clients in recognizing how their past experiences, neurotypes, and relationships shape their self-perception, affect their emotional well-being, and influence how they relate to others.
You might be going through a difficult life transition, experiencing relationship problems, or feeling overwhelmed and unable to manage your stress. Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to work with someone who will provide you with the support and tools you need to create change, feeling more insightful, aware, and grounded. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life's challenges and develop healthier, more fulfilling lives. I aid my clients in recognizing how their past experiences, neurotypes, and relationships shape their self-perception, affect their emotional well-being, and influence how they relate to others.
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Caring Connected
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, APCC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Valencia, CA 91355
Are you feeling disconnected, stressed, stuck, scared, or angry? Are you repeating relationships, patterns, or situations and wishing you could break the cycle? Maybe life feels more frustrating or stressful than usual. Sometimes we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we know we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. And even if we know what the issue is, change can feel impossible. That's where our team of qualified professionals can help. Our job isn't to judge you or your choices, it's to help you understand the root causes of your issues and work together to create a custom plan for change.
Are you feeling disconnected, stressed, stuck, scared, or angry? Are you repeating relationships, patterns, or situations and wishing you could break the cycle? Maybe life feels more frustrating or stressful than usual. Sometimes we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we know we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. And even if we know what the issue is, change can feel impossible. That's where our team of qualified professionals can help. Our job isn't to judge you or your choices, it's to help you understand the root causes of your issues and work together to create a custom plan for change.
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Stephanie Swope
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, PPS, NCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Valencia, CA 91355
Feeling overwhelmed? Are you struggling to change? Do you know in your mind what you need to do but can't seem to change your pattern? Are you struggling to focus, stay present, or be productive? Maybe little things feel more frustrating, tense, or stressful than usual. Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. Even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. My job is to listen without judgment, help you understand the root causes of your issues, and teach you practical tools to change your life.
Feeling overwhelmed? Are you struggling to change? Do you know in your mind what you need to do but can't seem to change your pattern? Are you struggling to focus, stay present, or be productive? Maybe little things feel more frustrating, tense, or stressful than usual. Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. Even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. My job is to listen without judgment, help you understand the root causes of your issues, and teach you practical tools to change your life.
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Brandy Dickey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (Online Only)
As a holistic healer and person-centered therapist, I believe the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Empowering others while placing significant importance on the here and now as we make sense of our world and experiences. Being a compassionate, direct person means I blend honesty with understanding and support. Getting to the heart of the matter quickly with respect and compassion is who I am.
As a holistic healer and person-centered therapist, I believe the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Empowering others while placing significant importance on the here and now as we make sense of our world and experiences. Being a compassionate, direct person means I blend honesty with understanding and support. Getting to the heart of the matter quickly with respect and compassion is who I am.
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Susette A Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (Online Only)
Are you a woman suffering from the trauma of betrayal or narcissistic abuse? Do you struggle with low self-esteem or the "people pleasing syndrome"? Do you tend to look for love in all the wrong places? Do you lack confidence and have trouble asserting yourself? Do you have trust issues? Do you harbor feelings of inadequacy, jealousy, and self-doubt, or become depressed, anxious, bitter, angry, or resentful? If so, you're not alone......
Are you a woman suffering from the trauma of betrayal or narcissistic abuse? Do you struggle with low self-esteem or the "people pleasing syndrome"? Do you tend to look for love in all the wrong places? Do you lack confidence and have trouble asserting yourself? Do you have trust issues? Do you harbor feelings of inadequacy, jealousy, and self-doubt, or become depressed, anxious, bitter, angry, or resentful? If so, you're not alone......
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Carol Tyree
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (Online Only)
It is not always easy knowing the next step when you are anxious, depressed, or feel emotionally overwhelmed. Sometimes, doubt and mixed feelings keep us stuck when we want to move forward and feel well. I offer a caring, person-centered approach, seek to listen and understand, and believe clients deserve kindness, sensitivity, and compassion. I work with preteens, teenagers, individuals, couples, and families; integrating various therapies and practices, and teaching life skills to help clients with everyday challenges and transitions.
It is not always easy knowing the next step when you are anxious, depressed, or feel emotionally overwhelmed. Sometimes, doubt and mixed feelings keep us stuck when we want to move forward and feel well. I offer a caring, person-centered approach, seek to listen and understand, and believe clients deserve kindness, sensitivity, and compassion. I work with preteens, teenagers, individuals, couples, and families; integrating various therapies and practices, and teaching life skills to help clients with everyday challenges and transitions.
![Photo of Reginald L. Veurink, MDiv, PsyD, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c3d1094-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Reginald L. Veurink
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, PsyD
Verified Verified
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
I'm a licensed psychologist and a marriage therapist. I have a specialty practice in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I hold a diplomate from the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists and I'm registered with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
All this fades into the background when I am with my patients. What matters is understanding and connecting with the person in front of me. I treat adults and adolescents who are mature enough to participate in talk therapy. My work is primarily with individuals and marital couples, but I also work with whole family systems when it is appropriate.
I'm a licensed psychologist and a marriage therapist. I have a specialty practice in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I hold a diplomate from the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists and I'm registered with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
All this fades into the background when I am with my patients. What matters is understanding and connecting with the person in front of me. I treat adults and adolescents who are mature enough to participate in talk therapy. My work is primarily with individuals and marital couples, but I also work with whole family systems when it is appropriate.
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Stefanie Lucia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Valencia, CA 91355
Are you struggling with identity? Feeling worthless or like an imposter? Are you snapping at loved ones over little things? Or repeating relationships, patterns, or situations, and wishing you could break the cycle? Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. That's where I come in. My job is to listen, help you understand the root causes of your issues, break unwanted patterns, and teach you practical tools to change your life. Therapy isn't always easy, but neither is the distress you're feeling now. And it's ok to need help; we all do.
Are you struggling with identity? Feeling worthless or like an imposter? Are you snapping at loved ones over little things? Or repeating relationships, patterns, or situations, and wishing you could break the cycle? Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. That's where I come in. My job is to listen, help you understand the root causes of your issues, break unwanted patterns, and teach you practical tools to change your life. Therapy isn't always easy, but neither is the distress you're feeling now. And it's ok to need help; we all do.
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Erika Lissette Alvarez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clarita, CA 91310 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! My name is Erika Alvarez, I am a Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist with experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Focus of treatment include traumatic events, unexpected life changes, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and grief & loss. I approach my clients with compassion, and aim to understand each client's needs to develop a life goal and a healthy therapapeitic alliance.
Hi there! My name is Erika Alvarez, I am a Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist with experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Focus of treatment include traumatic events, unexpected life changes, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and grief & loss. I approach my clients with compassion, and aim to understand each client's needs to develop a life goal and a healthy therapapeitic alliance.
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Rosanna Santos Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Let's face it...life happens! We try our best to make the environment around us as comfortable as possible for ourselves, and many times we succeed. Then, there are those times when we just feel stuck and frustrated, perhaps even discouraged. Often, if we stay in those 'stuck' places for too long, we end up feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, angry, insecure, vulnerable, unmotivated, or just plain moody. It almost feels like there's some hidden knowledge that could unlock that 'stuck' feeling and let us get back to, or begin, feeling motivated and confident about the direction of our lives.
Let's face it...life happens! We try our best to make the environment around us as comfortable as possible for ourselves, and many times we succeed. Then, there are those times when we just feel stuck and frustrated, perhaps even discouraged. Often, if we stay in those 'stuck' places for too long, we end up feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, angry, insecure, vulnerable, unmotivated, or just plain moody. It almost feels like there's some hidden knowledge that could unlock that 'stuck' feeling and let us get back to, or begin, feeling motivated and confident about the direction of our lives.
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Steven C Kassel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, BCB, BCN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Children, adults and families with a variety of issues are welcomed. I specialize in psychotherapy, biofeedback, neurofeedback, trauma, A.D.D., pain and stress management, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. With a bio-psycho-social perspective I help clients self-regulate relationships and mind-body. I work with marital and relationship issues such as:
*Divorce, separation and infidelity
*Intimacy and communication
*Sexual issues
*Destructive and sabotaging patterns
*Depression
*Anxiety
*Fears and phobias
*Trauma resolution
*Self esteem and self concept
*Loss and grief
*PTSD
*Assertiveness & social skills training
*Pain Management
* A.D.D. and other problems of brainwave disregulation
Children, adults and families with a variety of issues are welcomed. I specialize in psychotherapy, biofeedback, neurofeedback, trauma, A.D.D., pain and stress management, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. With a bio-psycho-social perspective I help clients self-regulate relationships and mind-body. I work with marital and relationship issues such as:
*Divorce, separation and infidelity
*Intimacy and communication
*Sexual issues
*Destructive and sabotaging patterns
*Depression
*Anxiety
*Fears and phobias
*Trauma resolution
*Self esteem and self concept
*Loss and grief
*PTSD
*Assertiveness & social skills training
*Pain Management
* A.D.D. and other problems of brainwave disregulation
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Sleep or Insomnia Therapists
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.