Therapists in Granada Hills, CA

"We all have our stuff." I heard a wise woman say this years ago. We might feel overwhelmed by all the expectations of life - of adulthood. We might be carrying the weight of something terrible that has happened in our lives. We might feel deeply alone - even when we are around other people. Maybe we feel out of control or lacking discipline, struggling to break habits that we know are bad for us. Whatever the case may be, you are not alone. Lots of people come to therapy. Lots of people feel much better after trying it.

We do not seek a therapist because we are crazy, sick or broken; we seek help when our challenges outstrip our ability to cope. You may want to change, but feel locked into old behaviors and patterns. In therapy, you take a journey into yourself. I serve as a guide, pointing out areas of interest; highlighting new perspectives and helping you make your own choices along the way. I help carry the burden until you are strong enough to carry it yourself or discover that there is no burden left.

“We all struggle with lives challenges and know where we would like to be, we sometimes just need a road map and a little assistance to get there. My goal is to help people imagine the future they want to create and then develop a series of realistic steps to help them get there. I focus on finding acceptance to problems rather than focusing on the problems themselves in order to move forward to solutions. I can help you identify the skills you need to make changes in your life and reach your goals. I strive to treat a variety of mental health and personality disorders, improve relationship issues, and empower victims of crime.”

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed or frustrated and don't know why? Is worry keeping you up at night? Feeling so down it's difficult to follow through with plans? Struggling with getting or staying clean and sober? Are past experiences affecting your current relationships? Whether you are going through a transition in your life, struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma or substance abuse, or looking to improve relationships, I can help you. Together we will determine goals, enhance your strengths and explore areas you wish to improve.

My name is Dena Horne and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I strive to honor the individuality, diversity, and complexity of each client to cultivate meaningful growth, resilience, and healing. I work as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist; however, sessions are tailored to each individual client. I often work with adults experiencing PTSD, trauma, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, depression, and substance use. During our time together, you can expect a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental environment.

My name is Archelena McDonald (the preferred name is Dee Dee), and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and serving clients statewide via telehealth. I currently work with adults and specialize in providing treatment for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychosis, grief and loss, PTSD, and couples/family counseling. Therapy is never a "one size fits all," so I try to partner with my client to help identify desired areas of growth.

I am here for you: Let me help you process what your life needs. I have over 20 years experience and I am ready, willing and very eager to hear what you have to say. Please allow me the time and access to find the new path for the rest of your life. I really love helping and I really like my job and I hope to meet you soon and help you find the comfort, solace, and direction to improve your life and enhance your life experiences. Imagine therapy while walking outside, or having a session hiking under a canopy of trees or finding solutions while riding bikes or paddling in the ocean: I offer all of this for YOU.

I work with individuals struggling with sadness, anxiety, self-doubt, self-worth, shame, boundary-setting, self-acceptance, and feeling not good enough. I utilize a systematic approach to help clients build daily coping skills and understand the underlying reasons for their struggles. With greater insight and awareness, clients are able to find their truest voice and build a life that echoes their best self. I also work with couples looking to cultivate healthy communication skills, a richer relational experience, a revived vibrancy. I commonly work with life transitions, parenting questions, and identity conflicts.

Janice is a board-certified Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with over 10 years of professional experience, who believes therapy is a collaborative journey. I have provided therapy for individuals, groups, and families counseling services to adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of mental health issues.

Does your daily life feel like a perpetual "hamster wheel" leaving you feeling helpless, confused and stuck? I know life can be difficult, and it’s not always easy to show up for yourself. You might feel pulled in multiple directions, each task or responsibility vying for your attention. Maybe you’re struggling with burnout, impostor syndrome or low self esteem. Let's work together to go beyond symptom reduction or simply “fixing” the problem. Our work will allow you to explore and identify patterns and/or experiences in your life that are keeping you stuck and lead you toward a path of healing, growth, and change.

If you’re feeling stuck in the same patterns of anxiety, hopelessness and frustration; you’re not alone! Or perhaps your relationship with your partner or children feels strained and joyless. I believe healing and restoration happen in the context of authentic relationships. My experience working with people from all walks of life has reinforced my belief that there is hope and healing for everyone. As a Christian Integrative Therapist, I believe the Word of God has given us everything pertaining to life and that the presence of a caring Christian therapist can be a catalyst for profound healing and transformation.

I work with people who process life's challenges differently learn differently and think differently. I will help you discover what works best for you to do better in school/college, work; life in general. Together we will uncover your how you heal best and your strengths. We will figure out how you learn or perform best. We will also work on your weaknesses (memory, attention, focus, anxiety, coping skills, etc.). Contact me if you feel like you could be achieving more in life, but something is holding you back, you feel like you are stuck or if your child/teen struggles in life and school with with everyday tasks and demands.

Are you struggling with pornography or unwanted sexual behavior? Are your habits affecting your relationships, your job and your way of life? Are you feeling distant from God, with immense shame and guilt? Are you using your habits to escape a life that is not going the way you want? Do you find yourself going back when you are stressed, yet left with deeper lows? I can help you find the reasons you keep going back to watching porn or acting out sexually, explore the deeper feelings and past/present experiences that may have driven you to this place and provide practical steps to helping you start recovery.

I am passionate about helping parents and their children (of any age), live happy and fulfilling lives. Because no two children are alike, I use a variety of therapeutic approaches that have been scientifically proven to help treat specific problems. The main focus of my practice is helping the child and parent(s) gain the necessary insights and skills to be successful with handling various life challenges in the home, school, and community. Interventions with children are presented in individual, group, and/or family settings.

All of a sudden you remember that you have to do this. That thing that is so important to get to, that you have yet to do. The thing that you don’t really want to do. If only you could put it off your head. So now you’re keeping yourself busy to avoid doing it. But the more you avoid doing it the worst you feel. Why can’t you just make yourself do it! And just like that you’re on edge again. The uneasiness will follow all day long now. Then the negative thoughts come. “Everyone will know” “I cannot fail” “What is wrong with me”. The more you think about it, the worst it gets, the worst you feel. You used to handle it on your own.

My background includes working with individuals who needed support when faced with depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis, trauma, addictive behaviors, codependency, domestic violence, grief & loss, life transitions, and interpersonal relationship issues. In addition to my being a clinical Psychotherapist, I am providing Life Coaching support. Life coaches help the clients they work with focus on identifying and moving towards personal and, at times, professional goals. Through focused coaching support, clients can learn healthy and helpful ways of navigating through challenges in creating a life they feel excited about.

Skilled counseling for first responders & therapists. I help the helpers, like you. Whether you sit with clients all day or are helping people in medical emergencies, your work is hard to leave at work. First responders: your jobs are so high-pressure that most people can’t imagine what you see and do in a day. The shifts are long & hard, your sleep is out of whack, and your spouse complains that you’re more distant and moody all the time. You haven’t felt like yourself in a while, and “sucking it up” is sucking the life out of you. You miss that easygoing person you used to be...and you want to feel in control of your life again.

My name is Candace N Taggart, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am licensed to provide therapy in the state of California and look forward to connecting soon! My specialty areas include trauma, borderline personality, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and grief. I often work with individuals who have survived sexual trauma, grew up in an abusive family dynamic, experience difficulties setting healthy boundaries in relationships, are adjusting to major changes in life, deal with emotion regulation difficulties, struggle with intrusive thoughts, find it difficult to connect/socialize with others.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, or challenges in your work and personal relationships? You deserve a safe, nonjudgmental space where your voice is heard, and your feelings are validated. I offer gentle exploration of your life's challenges, helping you ask the questions that lead to growth. Together, we'll work to help you take control of your symptoms, regulate your emotions, and find the courage to heal, empowering you to move forward and realize your dreams.