Humanistic Therapists in Idyllwild, CA
Jacqui Boles
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BC-TMH, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Idyllwild, CA 92549 (Online Only)
With a background in Art Therapy and continued training for certification in Sex Therapy, I utilize a humanistic, person-centered approach to collaboratively support in exploring topics ranging from sex to death and dying.
"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf" -Jon Kabat Zinn- In a time where we are hit with continuous stimuli, the waves of change seem to be moving faster than ever. Whether struggling with your health, confronting a cancer diagnosis or facing new challenges associated with aging and your sexual identity or relationships, I provide a nonjudgemental space to find tools to cope. Video counseling gives us the opportunity for me to join you on your couch, which can create more comfort and ease in forming a trusting therapeutic relationship.
With a background in Art Therapy and continued training for certification in Sex Therapy, I utilize a humanistic, person-centered approach to collaboratively support in exploring topics ranging from sex to death and dying.
"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf" -Jon Kabat Zinn- In a time where we are hit with continuous stimuli, the waves of change seem to be moving faster than ever. Whether struggling with your health, confronting a cancer diagnosis or facing new challenges associated with aging and your sexual identity or relationships, I provide a nonjudgemental space to find tools to cope. Video counseling gives us the opportunity for me to join you on your couch, which can create more comfort and ease in forming a trusting therapeutic relationship.
Lisa Corey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, SEP, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Idyllwild, CA 92549 (Online Only)
My work is collaborative, focusing on what you identify as your goals in therapy. Whether you are seeking a supportive environment to process a minor life disturbance or a major life shift, I am available to help you navigate a course that best fits your goals. I offer a safe environment where we can explore your goals, process feelings and begin moving toward the changes you seek in yourself and your relationships. If you do not use insurance to pay for Therapy, a "Good Faith Estimate" will be provided to you. If I am out of network with your insurance, a super bill can be provided for submition to your insurance company.
My work is collaborative, focusing on what you identify as your goals in therapy. Whether you are seeking a supportive environment to process a minor life disturbance or a major life shift, I am available to help you navigate a course that best fits your goals. I offer a safe environment where we can explore your goals, process feelings and begin moving toward the changes you seek in yourself and your relationships. If you do not use insurance to pay for Therapy, a "Good Faith Estimate" will be provided to you. If I am out of network with your insurance, a super bill can be provided for submition to your insurance company.
I see clients throughout California via video sessions. Most of the people I work with are told they need to be different than they are. Sometimes they get that message explicitly, always they get that message in the way people treat them. Therapy with me doesn’t aim to make you different. We’ll work to help you navigate the world while being healthy and fully you. Specific issues my clients are navigating include: being neurodivergent (mostly autistic and ADHD), being transgender or outside the gender binary, being non-monogamous, or being deep in grief.
I see clients throughout California via video sessions. Most of the people I work with are told they need to be different than they are. Sometimes they get that message explicitly, always they get that message in the way people treat them. Therapy with me doesn’t aim to make you different. We’ll work to help you navigate the world while being healthy and fully you. Specific issues my clients are navigating include: being neurodivergent (mostly autistic and ADHD), being transgender or outside the gender binary, being non-monogamous, or being deep in grief.
Meridith Daniel
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Idyllwild, CA 92549 (Online Only)
Hi I'm Meridith! Please note- I only have 2 session slots available at this time. Every other TUESDAY at 11am and every FRIDAY at 2pm. Thank you.
Hi I'm Meridith! Please note- I only have 2 session slots available at this time. Every other TUESDAY at 11am and every FRIDAY at 2pm. Thank you.
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, avoidance, and disassociation with EMDR, Brainspotting, parts work approaches and animal assisted psychotherapies. My clients and I collaboratively identify their therapeutic goals and I give them options in approaches to meeting those goals each session. I encourage curiosity, compassion, self respect, and self love while exploring and processing the complexity of each individual. I am client centered and directed, and follow the client's changing needs throughout their healing process.
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, avoidance, and disassociation with EMDR, Brainspotting, parts work approaches and animal assisted psychotherapies. My clients and I collaboratively identify their therapeutic goals and I give them options in approaches to meeting those goals each session. I encourage curiosity, compassion, self respect, and self love while exploring and processing the complexity of each individual. I am client centered and directed, and follow the client's changing needs throughout their healing process.
My passion is people. I have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 25 years. I learned early on that whether you are having trouble getting out of bed in the morning or feel like you'll never have the love in your life that you want, feeling heard, understood, and accepted is what opens the door to your new life. So my goal is not to change you into someone that you're not. My goal is for you to understand, accept and love yourself for who you truly are. That is where your power lives.
My passion is people. I have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 25 years. I learned early on that whether you are having trouble getting out of bed in the morning or feel like you'll never have the love in your life that you want, feeling heard, understood, and accepted is what opens the door to your new life. So my goal is not to change you into someone that you're not. My goal is for you to understand, accept and love yourself for who you truly are. That is where your power lives.
Cynthia Ann Brooks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, CATC, IV
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Idyllwild, CA 92549
I work to help each individual find the beauty and grace in life. My hope is to help you find your true self through a variety of therapeutic techniques. I believe each human is unique and comes to therapy hoping to develop their potential and grow through the process. Through acceptance and mindfulness each individual can then approach life with curiosity and wonder. To heal the wounds of trauma I am trained in Somatic Experiencing and utilize this approach to channel one's innate system for growth and change.
I work to help each individual find the beauty and grace in life. My hope is to help you find your true self through a variety of therapeutic techniques. I believe each human is unique and comes to therapy hoping to develop their potential and grow through the process. Through acceptance and mindfulness each individual can then approach life with curiosity and wonder. To heal the wounds of trauma I am trained in Somatic Experiencing and utilize this approach to channel one's innate system for growth and change.
Erin Anne Burd
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Idyllwild, CA 92549
Not accepting new clients
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral-Therapy, Emotional-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Practices, Somatic Experiencing, and other Humanistic-Based Practices.
As we walk through life, we encounter tragedy, challenges, unexpected events, and try to decipher how to overcome obstacles we find on the way. We are not always able to do so ourselves, and I feel honored and blessed to be in a position to help others find the way back to their authentic self, the path of their own choosing, and thus increase the chance to live in celebration. I utilize an integrative and holistic approach to therapy, I work with each client in the development of their treatment goals. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment to process your experiences and challenges.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral-Therapy, Emotional-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Practices, Somatic Experiencing, and other Humanistic-Based Practices.
As we walk through life, we encounter tragedy, challenges, unexpected events, and try to decipher how to overcome obstacles we find on the way. We are not always able to do so ourselves, and I feel honored and blessed to be in a position to help others find the way back to their authentic self, the path of their own choosing, and thus increase the chance to live in celebration. I utilize an integrative and holistic approach to therapy, I work with each client in the development of their treatment goals. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment to process your experiences and challenges.
Online Therapists
Welcome to a safe space for healing and self-discovery. I'm Taylor Harris, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), based in Los Angeles, California, and working with adult clients statewide via telehealth. My approach to therapy is grounded in humanistic, person-centered, and existential modalities, fostering empowerment, self-acceptance, and meaning making. If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, I'm here to support you every step of the way. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds who are seeking support for a wide range of concerns.
Welcome to a safe space for healing and self-discovery. I'm Taylor Harris, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), based in Los Angeles, California, and working with adult clients statewide via telehealth. My approach to therapy is grounded in humanistic, person-centered, and existential modalities, fostering empowerment, self-acceptance, and meaning making. If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, I'm here to support you every step of the way. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds who are seeking support for a wide range of concerns.
Tanya Gutierrez is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee training under the supervision of Maryanne Duan (LMFT94176). She applies a humanistic and postmodern perspective in therapy by using empathy, collaboration, and acceptance to help individuals fulfill their potential and maximize their well-being. Tanya uses a variety of therapeutic approaches including behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, narrative, and solution-focused approaches. She is open to working with multiple populations including adults, families, couples, children, and individuals, but specializes in children and adolescents incorporating play and art therapy.
Tanya Gutierrez is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee training under the supervision of Maryanne Duan (LMFT94176). She applies a humanistic and postmodern perspective in therapy by using empathy, collaboration, and acceptance to help individuals fulfill their potential and maximize their well-being. Tanya uses a variety of therapeutic approaches including behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, narrative, and solution-focused approaches. She is open to working with multiple populations including adults, families, couples, children, and individuals, but specializes in children and adolescents incorporating play and art therapy.
Kristina Catuiza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Online Only)
My practice is rooted in strengths-based and solutions-focused techniques, pulling from modalities such as cognitive-behavioral and humanistic/person-centered therapies.
I am privileged to join you on your journey in therapy. Many of us struggle daily with issues like anxiety, stress, depression, anger or just feeling misunderstood. We may feel stuck and ashamed at our inability to just will ourselves into being "better.” My aim is to make a space for you to feel empowered to process and create the change you hope to see in your life. I have experience working with adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, substance use, and other personal challenges. I have a warm and caring approach with my clients, and I value personal preferences in the therapy experience.
My practice is rooted in strengths-based and solutions-focused techniques, pulling from modalities such as cognitive-behavioral and humanistic/person-centered therapies.
I am privileged to join you on your journey in therapy. Many of us struggle daily with issues like anxiety, stress, depression, anger or just feeling misunderstood. We may feel stuck and ashamed at our inability to just will ourselves into being "better.” My aim is to make a space for you to feel empowered to process and create the change you hope to see in your life. I have experience working with adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, substance use, and other personal challenges. I have a warm and caring approach with my clients, and I value personal preferences in the therapy experience.
I offer an integrative approach to therapy which best suits the patient, drawing from psychodynamic, humanistic and narrative methods concentrating on rediscovering the past in order to understand the present.
I am an experienced bilingual clinician who works with adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I utilize a number of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, clinical hypnosis and hypnotically-facilitated psychotherapy. My areas of specialization include addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, grief/loss, and bipolar disorder. My life experience has given me broad exposure to divorce, blended families, bi-cultural families, midlife career changes, families with special needs members, special needs advocacy, and sports performance.
I offer an integrative approach to therapy which best suits the patient, drawing from psychodynamic, humanistic and narrative methods concentrating on rediscovering the past in order to understand the present.
I am an experienced bilingual clinician who works with adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I utilize a number of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, clinical hypnosis and hypnotically-facilitated psychotherapy. My areas of specialization include addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, grief/loss, and bipolar disorder. My life experience has given me broad exposure to divorce, blended families, bi-cultural families, midlife career changes, families with special needs members, special needs advocacy, and sports performance.
I am a humanistic and person-centered therapist, which means that I work in a non-directive, client centered way.
I believe the role of a therapist is to help create positive change by collaborating in a non-judgmental and mutual relationship. I endeavor to help my clients develop self-awareness and achieve their potential, enabling them to find their own answers and make transformative changes. I sensitively deal with individual and systematic/cultural influences to ensure clients’ goals and actions are manageable, realistic, and sustainable. For me, recognizing everyone’s identity and experiences, and inclusion is crucial to implementing strategies and tools that allow each individual to thrive, and to feel appreciated, seen, and heard.
I am a humanistic and person-centered therapist, which means that I work in a non-directive, client centered way.
I believe the role of a therapist is to help create positive change by collaborating in a non-judgmental and mutual relationship. I endeavor to help my clients develop self-awareness and achieve their potential, enabling them to find their own answers and make transformative changes. I sensitively deal with individual and systematic/cultural influences to ensure clients’ goals and actions are manageable, realistic, and sustainable. For me, recognizing everyone’s identity and experiences, and inclusion is crucial to implementing strategies and tools that allow each individual to thrive, and to feel appreciated, seen, and heard.
Firas Bdaiwi
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I provide tools, explore new perspectives, and highlight your progress from a humanistic perspective.
If you’re navigating a difficult chapter of life, the idea of going to therapy might feel both promising and daunting. I want you to know that you don’t have to have it “all together” when you show up here. Maybe you’re in the middle of a big life change such as a divorce or breakup, grief, or transitioning to college and find yourself stressing about the unknown and wondering what’s next. You might be noticing the way that experiences from your past are impacting your life or relationships in the present. Or, you might not even know how to describe what’s brought you here. You just know you need some support.
I provide tools, explore new perspectives, and highlight your progress from a humanistic perspective.
If you’re navigating a difficult chapter of life, the idea of going to therapy might feel both promising and daunting. I want you to know that you don’t have to have it “all together” when you show up here. Maybe you’re in the middle of a big life change such as a divorce or breakup, grief, or transitioning to college and find yourself stressing about the unknown and wondering what’s next. You might be noticing the way that experiences from your past are impacting your life or relationships in the present. Or, you might not even know how to describe what’s brought you here. You just know you need some support.
My name is Mary Sheppard and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My overall approach to therapy is person centered, and I believe all individuals are unique and have their own personal values and ideals that can support self fulfillment. My therapeutic approach is heavily influenced by a humanistic theoretical framework. I also work in an integrated systems approach that is solution focused with a heavy emphasis on trauma, adverse childhood experiences, grief and loss and families with inter generational trauma.
My name is Mary Sheppard and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My overall approach to therapy is person centered, and I believe all individuals are unique and have their own personal values and ideals that can support self fulfillment. My therapeutic approach is heavily influenced by a humanistic theoretical framework. I also work in an integrated systems approach that is solution focused with a heavy emphasis on trauma, adverse childhood experiences, grief and loss and families with inter generational trauma.
Jeremee ' Mimi ' Bouchard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burbank, CA 91504 (Online Only)
I primarily draw from humanistic, positive psychology, cognitive behavioral, and solutions focused theories.
As a therapist, I create a warm, safe, nonjudgmental environment for children, adolescents, adults, and couples to be able to open up and share their feelings and make sense of what is troubling them. I strive to empower people and help them realize the strength and potential they possess. My experience has prepared me well to be able to interact and connect with a wide variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am especially confident in my ability to connect with children/teens that are resistant to or skeptical of therapy.
I primarily draw from humanistic, positive psychology, cognitive behavioral, and solutions focused theories.
As a therapist, I create a warm, safe, nonjudgmental environment for children, adolescents, adults, and couples to be able to open up and share their feelings and make sense of what is troubling them. I strive to empower people and help them realize the strength and potential they possess. My experience has prepared me well to be able to interact and connect with a wide variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am especially confident in my ability to connect with children/teens that are resistant to or skeptical of therapy.
I use a blend of theories and methods from my training in relational gestalt therapy, cognitive behavioral, humanistic, existential, positive psychology, and buddhist psychology.
Throughout life we are all faced with stressors, traumas, and times of transition. During these times, it can be helpful to speak to a professional for guidance as you navigate life’s unavoidable challenges. As a licensed psychologist, I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and supportive space for self exploration and personal growth. Together we will explore the places you feel stuck, process past events, deepen self understanding, and cultivate self acceptance so that you may experience longer lasting happiness, more fulfilling connections, and a more meaningful life.
I use a blend of theories and methods from my training in relational gestalt therapy, cognitive behavioral, humanistic, existential, positive psychology, and buddhist psychology.
Throughout life we are all faced with stressors, traumas, and times of transition. During these times, it can be helpful to speak to a professional for guidance as you navigate life’s unavoidable challenges. As a licensed psychologist, I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and supportive space for self exploration and personal growth. Together we will explore the places you feel stuck, process past events, deepen self understanding, and cultivate self acceptance so that you may experience longer lasting happiness, more fulfilling connections, and a more meaningful life.
Arasha Alcaraz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Waitlist for new clients
I provide trauma-informed, social-justice-oriented practices and use existential, humanistic, psychodynamic, CBT, and dance movement therapy modalities.
Healing is not linear, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I understand that therapy can be a difficult place for expression and a process that takes time and patience. I offer a warm and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your unique experiences and perspectives. I aim to provide a safe space to help you explore emotions, thoughts, and difficulties. I help you create a solid foundation for the therapeutic process, establish trust, and prompt your autonomy as you take an active role in your healing process.
I provide trauma-informed, social-justice-oriented practices and use existential, humanistic, psychodynamic, CBT, and dance movement therapy modalities.
Healing is not linear, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I understand that therapy can be a difficult place for expression and a process that takes time and patience. I offer a warm and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your unique experiences and perspectives. I aim to provide a safe space to help you explore emotions, thoughts, and difficulties. I help you create a solid foundation for the therapeutic process, establish trust, and prompt your autonomy as you take an active role in your healing process.
This orientation to psychotherapy can be called existential or humanistic.
I enjoy working with individuals who are negotiating changes, difficulties, or losses in their lives and trying to understand their experience. I believe it is up to each of us to make sense of our lives, and psychotherapy is often a valuable place to explore this in an open and non-judgmental way. It is often turning points or changing phases of life that call us to question things, confront us with important decisions, and challenge us to decide what is meaningful. Symptoms of depression and anxiety, or events such as illness, trauma and loss can call into question our beliefs, values and goals in life.
This orientation to psychotherapy can be called existential or humanistic.
I enjoy working with individuals who are negotiating changes, difficulties, or losses in their lives and trying to understand their experience. I believe it is up to each of us to make sense of our lives, and psychotherapy is often a valuable place to explore this in an open and non-judgmental way. It is often turning points or changing phases of life that call us to question things, confront us with important decisions, and challenge us to decide what is meaningful. Symptoms of depression and anxiety, or events such as illness, trauma and loss can call into question our beliefs, values and goals in life.
Jeffrey Adorador
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92130 (Online Only)
My communication style is humanistic, respectful, and straightforward.
Life is a journey. I am not here to judge. I am here as a guide. I counsel individuals, couples, and teenagers in a safe, honest, and "down-to-earth" manner. I work inside a comfortable, private office providing traditional psychotherapy. For those clients who would like a more experiential approach, I also take therapy outside with Walk and Talk Therapy. Individual clients accompany me on a two-hour light hike/walk that combines movement, nature, and psychotherapy. For those who are too busy to leave their home or office, I provide online counseling as well. I am eager to meet you and honored to help.
My communication style is humanistic, respectful, and straightforward.
Life is a journey. I am not here to judge. I am here as a guide. I counsel individuals, couples, and teenagers in a safe, honest, and "down-to-earth" manner. I work inside a comfortable, private office providing traditional psychotherapy. For those clients who would like a more experiential approach, I also take therapy outside with Walk and Talk Therapy. Individual clients accompany me on a two-hour light hike/walk that combines movement, nature, and psychotherapy. For those who are too busy to leave their home or office, I provide online counseling as well. I am eager to meet you and honored to help.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.