Expressive Arts Therapists in City of Industry, CA

I focus on helping clients bounce back from painful experiences, big or small. With EMDR, a powerful method to speed up treatment, I can offer significant relief and sustain improvements faster than traditional therapies while minimizing re-experiencing the pain. I can dive into past experiences & patterns, help clients heal old and new wounds to positively impact their lives for the long haul. In addition to skill-building, I want clients to get a deeper understanding of their circumstances and find their way out of confusion or overwhelming emotions more effectively post-therapy.

I support caring people to overcome painful ruptures in their lives and activate their creativity, presence and relationships. By accessing my family lineage of expressive arts and 15 years of community mental health, I am able to strategically hold space for people to amplify their authentic voice, and cultivate compassionate power. Using powerful modalities of somatic evidence-based approaches such as EMDR and Brainspotting, expressive arts, and transformative justice we can together ignite imagination, creativity, and healthy relationship building. These approaches help people live with a greater sense of ease and purpose.

I have experience working in Adult Day Care, Group Homes, Residential/Intensive Outpatient (eating disorder), and Acute Psychiatric Hospital Settings. I have been providing teletherapy for the past year and typically work with folks that are navigating life transitions, exploring personal growth, wanting to incorporate more creativity into their lives, and also folks that experience some low-level anxiety/depression.

Maria Figueroa, LCSW 118205 I am dedicated to empowering and supporting others reach their mental health goals through the use of a variety of evidence-based practices, a holistic approach, and humor. My focus areas of practice include anxiety, depression, adjustment and life transitions, self-esteem, stress, and trauma. My focus areas of practice include anxiety, depression, adjustment and life transitions, self-esteem, stress, and trauma.

Are you looking for ways to help your family m or yourself find zest and build strength for facing life's challenges? Is your family challenged by stress during COVID-19? I and the Institute therapy team work with children, teens, young women, families and gender-expansive youth to build resilience during challenging times like these. Individual, family, and group therapy are provided with fee and payment options to meet varied needs. As CEO and founder, I offer consultation and training to educators, medical and mental health professionals. Our website is full of resources to support social and emotional growth for our times.

Dallas Fotinos a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a focus on a client's centered approach. I worked in various roles exposing me to people from all walks of life though I remained curious about individuals and smaller dynamics and how they function. I approach all areas of therapy through a client-centered and trauma-informed lens utilizing aspects of expressive arts, attachment theory, motivational interviewing, developmental, neurobiological, and polyvagal. I have always been interested in human behavior and how individuals come to behave as they do and I decided mental health was where I belonged.

I have several years of experience working with adolescence, adults, and families providing therapy services to those who seek to improve their mental health, address and process their traumas, and help educate individuals to better cope with: depression, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, behavioral issues, life transitions, family conflicts, and low self-esteem.

Ginette G. Walker, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). In talking with people, I go by Gina. I offer psychotherapy in English and/or Spanish via telehealth. My approach to treatment is client-centered and depends on clients’ needs and circumstances. Much of my experience is in helping clients engage in processes of post-traumatic and intergenerational growth. My approach to therapy is cross-culturally and developmentally informed and responsive. I am currently focusing on bringing in the perspectives and tools of Positive Psychology.

Hi, my name is Cindy Wolfrom. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. We all go through difficulties, and sometimes it's hard to reach out for help. I believe in taking a chance. And I believe in the process of therapy! I am well-versed in working with clients who struggle with substance abuse and behavioral addictions, mood and anxiety disorders, and those struggling with self-esteem or life transitional issues. I enjoy working with adult clients of all ages, from all cultures and all walks of life.

Savita Carothers, is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), with 16 years of experience working with individuals, couples and youth and families. She will meet you where you are comfortable and willing to go, specializing in helping individuals to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, families in crisis, sexual abuse, marriage and partnership struggles adolescents, and parenting issues. Her therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ; Solution Focused and Family Systems.

I work with clients who have experienced complex traumas with a specialization in childhood abuse and neglect. Trauma is an emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability cope. Trauma, especially those during childhood, can lead to worrisome symptoms throughout adolescence and adulthood. It has the capacity to adversely affect feelings of self-worth, the ability to maintain healthy relationships and optimal functioning in school or work. This is where therapy can be beneficial.

Adolescent and Couples Specialist TRM and EMDR trained- Trauma focused. I currently split my time between states so seeing clients with a hybrid of virtual and in person. My life experience combined with my education has equipped me to serve a variety of people but I love working with teens and 20s. Come with your struggles, whatever they may be: depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, traumatic exp., eating issues, body distortion, sexuality, self-destructive behavior, cultural, Christianity/spirituality and enter into a safe place to receive treatment.

My name is Elizabeth Ross. Most clients call me Dr. Liz. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. Congratulations on taking this first step in seeking treatment. I have been working in the field since 2004. Working as a psychologist has never been a job, it is a life passion. I am here to support you. My clinical experience includes working with adolescents, families, couples, and adults in outpatient and inpatient treatment settings as well as working with diverse populations.

Sakeenah Hakim, LCSW utilizes a strength based and holistic approach that emphasizes mindfulness and recognizes the effects of trauma on behavior and development. She prioritizes the client’s needs and encourages a partnership dynamic when establishing, implementing, and meeting the client’s treatment goals. I have a nonjudgmental client centered humanistic approach. I’m patient and respect the process it takes to build a rapport. I also believe words are power and assist clients with ways on how to minimize the use of words that feed negative thinking patterns.

Sona is not only a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist but also a dedicated Doctoral Candidate, passionately committed to expanding her expertise and enhancing her ability to support her clients. Her presence in the therapy room embodies a nurturing and transformative relationship, fostering trust and deepening the therapeutic bond with her clients. Through her exemplary modeling of healthy interactions, Sona cultivates an environment conducive to insight, tangible progress, and profound healing. She emphasizes the importance of clarifying the therapeutic journey, assuring steadfast support throughout the process of personal grow