Therapists in Lawndale, CA

I am a highly skilled, proactive, compassionate, and empathetic Marriage Family Therapist with 15+ years counseling children, adolescents, adults, families, and grief therapy environments. I am dedicated to creating a safe environment for everyone to maximize their full potential. I enjoy playing an important role in the psychological and academic lives of children and adolescents and motivating them to have successes in their lives. I have a proven record working with diverse client population.

My ability to connect with and assist individuals is an accumulation of my professional education, life experiences and interest in people. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology as well as licensed as a Marriage, Family Therapist. I spent 22 years as a Physician Assistant in Family Practice and Industrial Medicine giving me a well rounded medical and psychological approach to therapy. I find that my clients solve their problems, heal their wounds and find direction under my care, which has given me a great sense of satisfaction over the last 20+ years.

My specialization is working with high school students, who are struggling with depression, anxiety, bullying, drugs, social anxieties, grief, loss, suicide ideation, sexual abuse, gender issues, parent/child /family relationships, sports performance issues, biracial families, learning disabilities and other teen-related problems. As a high School Counselor with over 16 years of experience in the education field, I focused on counseling pre-teens, teenagers, young adults, parents, and guardians. I also work with families. I have extensive experiences working with student-athletes, at-risk students, foster youths, homeless, teen parents and biracial students. I conduct individual and group therapy sessions.

Ryann J. Walker is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) specializing in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, interpersonal conflict/relationships, life transitions, grief, and trauma. Ryann treats adults (18+). She utilizes a Holistic and Integrative Approach that encompasses Psychodynamic Theory and therapeutic approaches including but not limited to Person Centered, Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Ryann has experience counseling adults, seniors, families, and couples in outpatient settings.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California. I graduated from CSU Fresno with a BA in philosophy. I have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Alliant International University in California. I am also an ex-veteran and have served in the US Navy for four years. I am providing telehealth (on line, face to face therapy) therapeutic format. I work with you to explore your inner psychological world to remove inner obstacles to get you on the path of healing.

Welcome, my name is Trina Erby. I have 15 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I look forward to developing a therapeutic relationship with you in order to make positive changes that will move you in the direction of meeting your desired treatment outcome. I enjoy working with clients from evidence-based therapy approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Behavior Activation, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. My most common approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Everyone goes through bumps, twists, and turns on the road of life. Sometimes life gets a little harder and you look for something more to help you manage. I can work with you to help you navigate what life throws at you, whether it be stress at work, problems with dating, making and maintaining friendships and relationships, fertility issues, postpartum to adolescent parenting, and other life transitions. Working together, we can help you find just the right balance in your life.

Nora Escobedo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2014. She has a Master's in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach. Nora helps clients through end-of-life issues related to self and family member/close friends and offers support to caregivers who are caring for a loved one with a terminal illness, dementia/Alzheimer's, cognitive impairment, and chronic illness, She assists her clients with parenting skills, coping with anticipatory grief, and reducing anxiety and depression.

My name is Rosita D. Hermosillo, a Trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, minorities, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ individuals. I’m EMDR, CBT, and DBT trained, and I am more than ready to use the best of my knowledge to help you thrive.

Sanna Leghari is a Licensed Marriage and Family, who has been practicing since 2016. She graduated from the University of Southern California with a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She believes that our thoughts help shape and create our realities. Sanna is aware that from time to time, negative thoughts can infiltrate our psyche and cause bouts of depression, unbearable anxiety or leave us feeling "stuck. " Sanna believe these symptoms are not a reflection of our true selves and are indicators for areas where growth, change and adaptation are needed.

My name is Lauresha Z. Hawkins and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and mature adults while specializing in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, and stress. I use several modalities such as Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to help aid clients in making progress toward mental and emotional healing.

Sherlyn Johnson, LCSW. My therapeutic approach focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings, and thoughts by discovering their unconscious meanings and motivations. Patients learn about themselves by exploring their interactions in the therapeutic relationship. My most common theoretical approaches are, psycho dynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and cognitive therapy. Client focus are teenagers through late adulthood. Active listening and using silence.

Rina Varughese is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2013. Rina has experience with pain management, anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ population, and works from relational attachment. Outside of work, Rina enjoys guitar, ballroom, circuit training, and gun ranges.

Dr. Phyllis E. Dworsky is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 1997. Dr. Dworsky offers both cognitive behavioral techniques to work toward goals and psychodynamic understanding as to what sabotages goals and triggers anxiety, depression, and anger. She also offers support and communication strategies for couples with a strong background in Gottman techniques. In her spare time, Dr. Dworsky enjoys hiking, yoga, poetry, and literature.

My name is Antoinette Babers. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. I work with Individuals (children and adults), couples, and also families. I find myself working mostly with women, but I do work with men, children, and couples as well. I have worked with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma-related issues, personality disorders, those suffering from domestic violence issues, divorce, panic disorders, anger management, and attachment issues.

Expect something different with me. I'm creative, I'm straight forward, and I'm pretty sure I'll make you laugh. Who said therapy has to be scary or boring? I have worked in the psychiatric social work field for over 15 years in both England and the United States. I have worked with adults with a wide range of mental health difficulties. I have experience treating adults with anxiety, depression, trauma as well as other mood, psychotic, and substance abuse disorders. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to educate individuals on their symptoms, the roots of those symptoms and how to challenge, cope and work through them.

Therapy can seem different or intimidating at times, but it doesn’t have to be. My aim is to create a thoughtful connection and help reduce any apprehensions by maintaining a relaxed demeanor, displaying genuine interest, and continually striving for authenticity. The process of therapy can help individuals or couples become unstuck. We all experience patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Gaining insight into these patterns helps us discover where change is necessary. Enacting change is always up to the individual or couple, but my goal is to help you get there to take charge.

Do you ever find yourself overthinking situations or experiencing thoughts going so fast it's hard to keep up with them? What about experiencing extreme sadness with a lack of motivation to do anything, even get out of bed? Has there been a time when you felt like crying but you couldn't figure out why? I understand these thoughts and feelings, and together we can work on decreasing feelings of stress, sadness, hopelessness, and isolation, regardless of the situation.

Libby’s Place, Inc. is a group mental health practice that serves a wide range of clients in the South Bay area and Los Angeles communities of Southern California. We provide individual therapy to adults, children/teens, couples, and family counseling. Here at Libby’s Place, we are comprised of a team of caring, knowledgeable, and experienced therapists with an array of specializations that allow us to work with clients with a wide range of issues. We also offer teletherapy /video sessions.