Christian Counseling Therapists in Duarte, CA

I'm imagining you are here because you might be feeling like you're in a valley of trouble and are looking for a Gateway of Hope (Hosea 2:15). You might be feeling weary, shame, discouraged, scared, and/or hopeful and excited for the possibilities! Whether you are here to work on yourself or your marriage/ relationship, I'm confident in what we can do together. I'm passionate about seeing couples reconcile and grow in acceptance, understanding, curiosity, grace, warmth, and intimacy with each other. I rejoice with seeing individuals heal and thrive to do what they were created for!

During the seasons of life, we encounter various barriers, bumps, ditches and forks in the road that lead us in different directions leaving us feeling disconnected, stressed, anxious, depressed, confused and frustrated. As your therapist, my goal is to empower and collaboratively help you heal, resolve and work through issues, identify and explore your strengths and help you to reconnect with yourself and others in the way you envision. I offer a place that is welcoming, friendly, empathetic, supportive, nonjudgmental and safe in order for you to explore and discuss the issues that are impacting you and your life.

You might be grappling with life's challenges, seeking understanding and direction in your personal, relational, or academic journey. As an individual, a couple, or a teen, you aim to navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions towards self-acceptance and meaningful connections. If you're yearning for a space where your experiences are met with empathy and expertise, let's connect. Together, we'll pave the way for stronger bonds and a more joyful life.

I help people with diverse cultural backgrounds to solidify healthy personal identities, locate themselves within larger communal identities, identify their values, needs, and preferences, and to communicate these in healthy and culturally sensitive ways so that they can live personally meaningful and satisfying lives, while still honoring their parents, families, and cultures. I also help clients with other concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, work-life balance, life transitions, cross-cultural adaptation, and intercultural relationships.

Hi, I'm Lisa Kim. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 49076) who is client-centered and driven to collaborate with clients in search of solution-focused ideas to overcome barriers. I am an experienced psychotherapist and MFT with a demonstrated history of working in community mental health and the hospital/healthcare industry. My specializations include child/adolescent developmental psychology, family systems, trauma-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, and spiritual counseling since 2007.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with a diverse population, offering services to adults, children, couples, and families of different ethnic backgrounds, religions, spiritual beliefs, and sexual orientations. The anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, and relational distress can be very impending to the quality of one's life. Though I am trained in Trauma Focus CBT, Gottman method for couples, DBT, Attachment therapy, and motivational interviewing, if you have a hard time remembering when you felt good or feel like you are alone in your struggle, I would be glad to come alongside you and offer my counseling service.

Dr. Quiana M. Daniel is a Psychological Assistant working under the supervision of Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Andrea Forbes, PSY23101. In regards to her clinical practice, Dr. Daniel has had extensive training in parent-child interactions, trauma focused therapy, parenting skills, and interpersonal relationships. In addition, she has a history of working with families who are engaged with the foster care system, adopting, or considering adoption. Dr. Daniel aspires to work with individuals, couples, and families within a safe environment to help them navigate their personal, emotional, and spiritual growth.

If you're struggling to move past the intense reactions triggered by stress or trauma, you're not alone. These survival responses can often feel like an unshakable part of your life, interfering with your ability to find peace and healing.

My passion is to help clients in the mind/body connection. I love watching the physical body and mind align to impact mental health through nutrition and integrative medicine. I’m here to support my clients in creating sustainable vision for their lives. The goal in my work is to empower clients on gaining clarity to obtain holistic balance in mind, body and soul. I believe that a strong therapeutic connection is vital in creating a space for healing to take place. My approach is to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their lives and beliefs.

Are you feeling hopeless, lonely, or helpless? Algun dia te has sentido, agustiado o agobiado por las responsabilidades de esta vida? Let me help you! Dejame ayudarte! Collaboratively, in therapy, I will help you embark in your healing journey. You are not alone! NO estas solo. Juntos caminaremos hacia tu total restauracion y sanidad emocional, fisica, y mental, e espiritual. Together we will walk through the valleys and shadows into the paths of restoration, healing and light.

You might be a couple aiming to rebuild trust, a teen facing life's hurdles, or a guy navigating relationships, work, and thriving in life. Whether it's family conflicts, marital issues, or personal struggles like anxiety, depression, or sexual addiction, the need for understanding and healing is universal. Seeking tools for stronger connections? Looking for a therapeutic approach that's both genuine and resonant? Desiring an authentic journey? Together, we'll tackle these challenges, foster growth and inspire meaning.

Hi there, I'm Emily Poulos! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I believe that all clients have the power to make changes in their life within them. As a therapist, my job is to just come alongside the client to support in that change and transformation. Understanding why people suffer, how they change, and how to help them live more satisfying and gratifying lives is a fascinating, huge, and important undertaking. -Sommers-Flanagan & Sommers-Flanagan.

Are you feeling stuck, numb, or tired all the time? Are you having trouble focusing - on your work, family and friends, your partner, or even YOURSELF? Do you experience anger, guilt, sadness, or hopelessness? Would you like to find a way to overcome this but don't know where to begin? I believe through exploration there can be freedom, from fear, guilt, shame, doubt, and uncertainty. As with all explorations, I will be your guide to walk with you through the frustration, pain, and confusion. Regardless of what we find, I will be committed to doing it with you.

Hello, my name is Carol Crabson. I received my bachelor's degree in Humanistic Psychology from the University of Redlands and went on to receive my master's degree in social work from the University of California Los Angeles. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and am based in Southern California working statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and youth who have anxiety, depression and other mental health issues due to experiencing trauma in their lives by using Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Internal Family Systems, EMDR and Strength based approaches.