Humanistic Therapists in Lakewood, CA
Tiffany Hooton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90711
I use a blend of humanistic, feminist and cognitive therapies, and I'm trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and EFT.
If you vibe with friendly introverts with a dry sense of humor, we'll get along great. My clients tend to be: couples, partners and parents; gamers and geeks; queer and trans folks looking for someone who understands them; and people who can't seem to quiet their inner critic. I do my best work around trauma and chronic PTSD; self-esteem and managing chronic anxiety or depression; and couples therapy.
I use a blend of humanistic, feminist and cognitive therapies, and I'm trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and EFT.
If you vibe with friendly introverts with a dry sense of humor, we'll get along great. My clients tend to be: couples, partners and parents; gamers and geeks; queer and trans folks looking for someone who understands them; and people who can't seem to quiet their inner critic. I do my best work around trauma and chronic PTSD; self-esteem and managing chronic anxiety or depression; and couples therapy.
I'm Krystal Handy, a Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy with 15 years of experience in mental health care. My foundation in multicultural studies and my past experience as a domestic violence legal advocate inform my current approach. I have worked with a wide range of people and clinical problems that keep people stuck. I have worked with men, women, and children who have survived traumatic experiences, along with couple and family relational problems, the transient population, and those with chronic medical problems. I am very committed to helping individuals, couples, and families live their best life now!
I'm Krystal Handy, a Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy with 15 years of experience in mental health care. My foundation in multicultural studies and my past experience as a domestic violence legal advocate inform my current approach. I have worked with a wide range of people and clinical problems that keep people stuck. I have worked with men, women, and children who have survived traumatic experiences, along with couple and family relational problems, the transient population, and those with chronic medical problems. I am very committed to helping individuals, couples, and families live their best life now!
Brider Visions Therapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90712
Hello, my name is Pamela Brider, I am an LCSW & therapist. I have worked with various populations and with many diverse backgrounds. My roots in social services date back to over 25 years. My specialties include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, couples therapy, substance use issues, anger, and resentment. I am well-versed in intimate partner abuse, family reunification, trauma, crisis, grief, and loss. I take a person-centered approach to treatment, I provide my clients with safety and security. I meet clients where they are in life, then help get them where they want to be. This is my assignment I don't take it lightly!
Hello, my name is Pamela Brider, I am an LCSW & therapist. I have worked with various populations and with many diverse backgrounds. My roots in social services date back to over 25 years. My specialties include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, couples therapy, substance use issues, anger, and resentment. I am well-versed in intimate partner abuse, family reunification, trauma, crisis, grief, and loss. I take a person-centered approach to treatment, I provide my clients with safety and security. I meet clients where they are in life, then help get them where they want to be. This is my assignment I don't take it lightly!
Ciao, I'm Samantha Elisabetta Tomarchio, LMFT. I am a licensed trauma, sex, and relationship psychotherapist. My work is intersectional, attachment-based, and rooted in somatic awareness of the body with a mindfulness twist. I have extensive experience working with folks who hold multicultural identities, who are of the LBGTQIA+ population, as well as, though not limited to, those struggling with sexual / sexuality-related intimacy and relationship issues.
Ciao, I'm Samantha Elisabetta Tomarchio, LMFT. I am a licensed trauma, sex, and relationship psychotherapist. My work is intersectional, attachment-based, and rooted in somatic awareness of the body with a mindfulness twist. I have extensive experience working with folks who hold multicultural identities, who are of the LBGTQIA+ population, as well as, though not limited to, those struggling with sexual / sexuality-related intimacy and relationship issues.
My name is Mary O'Connor, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has had years of experience working with couples and families in transition. I have worked in the field of family counseling, substance abuse recovery and prevention of family violence. I have been training therapists for over 25 years and I love the work I do with couples and families. I have authored books on anger management and getting through divorce and several published articles in newspapers and websites.
My name is Mary O'Connor, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has had years of experience working with couples and families in transition. I have worked in the field of family counseling, substance abuse recovery and prevention of family violence. I have been training therapists for over 25 years and I love the work I do with couples and families. I have authored books on anger management and getting through divorce and several published articles in newspapers and websites.
Have you been moving through life struggling to reach goals, maintain healthy relationships, and experience academic or professional success and fulfillment? Did you miss the opportunity to focus on your mental health as an anchor to support your self-esteem and wellbeing? I want to provide a safe space for you to explore your inner world – your thoughts, beliefs, and interpretations of events that trigger mood instability- and discover adaptive strategies to ground yourself and feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.
Have you been moving through life struggling to reach goals, maintain healthy relationships, and experience academic or professional success and fulfillment? Did you miss the opportunity to focus on your mental health as an anchor to support your self-esteem and wellbeing? I want to provide a safe space for you to explore your inner world – your thoughts, beliefs, and interpretations of events that trigger mood instability- and discover adaptive strategies to ground yourself and feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.
Colleen Mielke, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy depends on your situation and needs. In general, I would begin with attentive listening or empathy immersion before beginning our approach to your therapeutic needs. Usually, this approach begins with a psychodynamic approach and leads to a CBT approach to help you create the desired change you are looking for. Psychosocial, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive, substance abuse, dual-diagnosis, and psychotic disorders. CBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Existential Processing.
Colleen Mielke, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy depends on your situation and needs. In general, I would begin with attentive listening or empathy immersion before beginning our approach to your therapeutic needs. Usually, this approach begins with a psychodynamic approach and leads to a CBT approach to help you create the desired change you are looking for. Psychosocial, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive, substance abuse, dual-diagnosis, and psychotic disorders. CBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Existential Processing.
Kevin Torchen, LCSW. It takes courage to engage in the therapeutic process. I try my best to make this a valuable and rewarding experience and to be an ally and collaborator with my clients in achieving treatment and life goals. My experience comes from working with clients with a broad spectrum of specific traits and symptoms in need of healthy change and integration. Clients who are struggling with symptoms relating to anxiety, depression, stress, life change, emotional volatility, sleep issues, relationship issues, obsessive and compulsive traits, and trauma, along with any other related struggle.
Kevin Torchen, LCSW. It takes courage to engage in the therapeutic process. I try my best to make this a valuable and rewarding experience and to be an ally and collaborator with my clients in achieving treatment and life goals. My experience comes from working with clients with a broad spectrum of specific traits and symptoms in need of healthy change and integration. Clients who are struggling with symptoms relating to anxiety, depression, stress, life change, emotional volatility, sleep issues, relationship issues, obsessive and compulsive traits, and trauma, along with any other related struggle.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for over a decade. I take great pride in restoring hope and optimism in my clients, thus empowering them to improve their life as they see fit. I provide service that is in partnership with you as a client. I am committed to developing a consistent treatment plan that focuses on your specific goals and outcomes.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for over a decade. I take great pride in restoring hope and optimism in my clients, thus empowering them to improve their life as they see fit. I provide service that is in partnership with you as a client. I am committed to developing a consistent treatment plan that focuses on your specific goals and outcomes.
Ami-Ray Camarena
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90712 (Online Only)
Authenticity, language, and empathy are the three tenants in my therapeutic work. Our lived experiences shape the way we interact with others and, as a result, old patterns may resurface. By creating dialogue in the room, my clients and I are able to foster a space for healing work to begin. As a growth-oriented clinician, I value the growth that comes from the therapeutic process and want to empower my clients to be the change they wish to experience in their lives.
Authenticity, language, and empathy are the three tenants in my therapeutic work. Our lived experiences shape the way we interact with others and, as a result, old patterns may resurface. By creating dialogue in the room, my clients and I are able to foster a space for healing work to begin. As a growth-oriented clinician, I value the growth that comes from the therapeutic process and want to empower my clients to be the change they wish to experience in their lives.
I am a Clinical Training Specialist and licensed MFT. I received my M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an MFT emphasis from Pepperdine University and am currently a Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have over 20 years of Human Services experience, including working for over 7 years as a Wraparound Facilitator and Wraparound Clinician delivering community-based services to youth and families in Los Angeles County. Before my transition into the mental health field, I spent 10 years working with mainstream and special needs students in various educational settings.
I am a Clinical Training Specialist and licensed MFT. I received my M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an MFT emphasis from Pepperdine University and am currently a Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have over 20 years of Human Services experience, including working for over 7 years as a Wraparound Facilitator and Wraparound Clinician delivering community-based services to youth and families in Los Angeles County. Before my transition into the mental health field, I spent 10 years working with mainstream and special needs students in various educational settings.
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Emely Tobar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90712 (Online Only)
Saludos! My name is Emely Tobar and I am a dedicated Bilingual Spanish-speaking clinician committed to practicing within a decolonial therapy and abolitionist social work framework. Understanding the importance of intersectionality, I am dedicated to addressing issues related to race, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic status. In my practice, I use anti-oppressive interventions and strategies, as well as trauma-informed coping skills. My practice is rooted in abolitionist principles, with liberation in mind, envisioning a world where mental health care is accessible, equitable, and affirming for all.
Saludos! My name is Emely Tobar and I am a dedicated Bilingual Spanish-speaking clinician committed to practicing within a decolonial therapy and abolitionist social work framework. Understanding the importance of intersectionality, I am dedicated to addressing issues related to race, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic status. In my practice, I use anti-oppressive interventions and strategies, as well as trauma-informed coping skills. My practice is rooted in abolitionist principles, with liberation in mind, envisioning a world where mental health care is accessible, equitable, and affirming for all.
Hello, my name is Nasrin. For over a decade, I have had the privilege of working with adults, children/ adolescents, families, couples, LGBTQ, and Military/Veterans from a diverse population. What contributes to my work is the skill to utilize evidence-based therapies with the compassion and empathy needed to provide a therapeutic alliance.
Hello, my name is Nasrin. For over a decade, I have had the privilege of working with adults, children/ adolescents, families, couples, LGBTQ, and Military/Veterans from a diverse population. What contributes to my work is the skill to utilize evidence-based therapies with the compassion and empathy needed to provide a therapeutic alliance.
Brandon Reginald Washington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCD, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90715
My approach is based on embracing each person as a uniquely special and individualistically malleable human being, ready to be recrafted and molded into the version of themselves they want to see. My practice uses powerful tools to help them to learn and grow together through the therapeutic relationship. This allows my clients to find and re-embrace their true selves, as they redefine and refresh their roles in their lives. Find me on the following insurance billing Mental Health platforms, to book an appointment today: "Grow Therapy", "Hello Alma", "PATH Mental Health", and "Headway"
My approach is based on embracing each person as a uniquely special and individualistically malleable human being, ready to be recrafted and molded into the version of themselves they want to see. My practice uses powerful tools to help them to learn and grow together through the therapeutic relationship. This allows my clients to find and re-embrace their true selves, as they redefine and refresh their roles in their lives. Find me on the following insurance billing Mental Health platforms, to book an appointment today: "Grow Therapy", "Hello Alma", "PATH Mental Health", and "Headway"
Ameeta Dadlani
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90712 (Online Only)
Are you always worried something bad will happen? Feeling like you can't move forward? Everyday stressors causing us to shut down or run away? Especially with all the chaos and trauma of our environments we all need support. Welcome I am so glad your here! I am honored to work with individuals and families in crisis or dealing with a lack of functioning. I want to help you reach your specific goals that you have been yearning for your whole life. You deserve to life your best life and thrive!
Are you always worried something bad will happen? Feeling like you can't move forward? Everyday stressors causing us to shut down or run away? Especially with all the chaos and trauma of our environments we all need support. Welcome I am so glad your here! I am honored to work with individuals and families in crisis or dealing with a lack of functioning. I want to help you reach your specific goals that you have been yearning for your whole life. You deserve to life your best life and thrive!
My name is Emma Crissman, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Orange County, CA and working statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in developmental trauma or trauma using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and the NeuroAffective Relational Model. I typically work with individuals who have experienced developmental trauma or went through a traumatic event in their life that later show up as symptoms of depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Individuals may be experiencing challenges in their intimate relationships or present with a poor sense of self.
My name is Emma Crissman, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Orange County, CA and working statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in developmental trauma or trauma using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and the NeuroAffective Relational Model. I typically work with individuals who have experienced developmental trauma or went through a traumatic event in their life that later show up as symptoms of depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Individuals may be experiencing challenges in their intimate relationships or present with a poor sense of self.
Hello, my name is Georgianna Olivieri. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Counselor specializing in the treatment of people with Substance Use Disorder. My collaborative therapeutic approach focuses on helping clients to identify and fuel the power of their unique strengths to manage and overcome mental health and substance use challenges. My treatment forte includes Suicidal Ideation, Anger Management, ADHD, Personality Disorders, Trauma, and Attachment Disorders. I have a diverse background working with clientele including people from 5 to 87 years old. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Hello, my name is Georgianna Olivieri. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Counselor specializing in the treatment of people with Substance Use Disorder. My collaborative therapeutic approach focuses on helping clients to identify and fuel the power of their unique strengths to manage and overcome mental health and substance use challenges. My treatment forte includes Suicidal Ideation, Anger Management, ADHD, Personality Disorders, Trauma, and Attachment Disorders. I have a diverse background working with clientele including people from 5 to 87 years old. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I am dedicated to helping my clients understand who they are and how they fit into the world around them. Over the past several years, I have worked in a variety of mental health settings with individuals from all walks of life. Currently, I work with adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, depression and major life transitions. Over the course of my career, I have developed a specialty in working with the first generation Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) population.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I am dedicated to helping my clients understand who they are and how they fit into the world around them. Over the past several years, I have worked in a variety of mental health settings with individuals from all walks of life. Currently, I work with adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, depression and major life transitions. Over the course of my career, I have developed a specialty in working with the first generation Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) population.
My name is Chase Summers, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Central California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, stress, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use Client-Centered, Positive Psychology, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Informed therapeutic approaches.
My name is Chase Summers, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Central California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, stress, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use Client-Centered, Positive Psychology, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Informed therapeutic approaches.
Do you feel lost, hurt, and misunderstood? Does your life seem overwhelming and confusing? My purpose and my passion are to help you improve your quality of life. You have already made a step towards healing by considering help. I’d like to accompany you on this journey to a point where you feel more content, balanced, and grounded. You deserve to experience more joy and satisfaction in life.
Do you feel lost, hurt, and misunderstood? Does your life seem overwhelming and confusing? My purpose and my passion are to help you improve your quality of life. You have already made a step towards healing by considering help. I’d like to accompany you on this journey to a point where you feel more content, balanced, and grounded. You deserve to experience more joy and satisfaction in life.
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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.