Women's Issues Therapists in Circle Area, Long Beach, CA

Hello and welcome! I'm Marsha, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Congratulations on having the courage to reach out for your own well-being. Taking that first step is the beginning of a healing and expansive journey. I provide a safe space in which to explore your reasons for seeking therapy and to help bring out the strengths and resources that already exist inside of you, as well as offer tools for growth, to further your own life satisfaction. I bring a compassionate and non-judgmental presence, attention to the whole person - body/mind/spirit, use of the arts for healing, and my own experience across the life stages.

Zehra Santos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She incorporates an eclectic and integrative therapeutic approach, she is down to earth & has an open communication style, prioritizing your needs, goals, and comfort level. Zehra's focus is helping those heal from anxiety, trauma, depression, relationships, and women's issues, among others. I use an eclectic and integrative approach using various approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance, and commitment therapy, psychodynamic approach, and other evidence-based practices. I typically work with adult individuals who are 18 years old and over.

Do you ever feel numb, apathetic, or feel like going through the motions of your own life? Have you experienced an urge to disappear from the world, avoid or disengage from the difficulties of life, or try to find refuge in your mind? Do you feel like your mind is a scary place? If you are tired of experiencing the same symptoms, therapy will help instill hope, enjoyment, and learn to create a safe space in your body and mind.

You may find yourself constantly doubting yourself, often asking others for their input about major life decisions. You may feel that others “have it all together” while feeling overwhelmed with your roles and responsibilities. You may worry about everyone else’s needs but feel empty when you’ve made sure everyone else is taken care of. If any of this is true for you, you’ve come to the right place. Therapy is a safe and supportive haven to remind you that YOU matter. Your desires, strengths, and needs deserve to be held and acknowledged.

Congratulations on taking steps toward creating the life and the relationships you desire. My name is Kathy Tanner, and I have been a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California since 2002. I am passionate about working with people who want to heal, grow, and live their best life. Throughout my career, I have specialized in working with children, teenagers, and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I understand and appreciate the complexities of relationships, marriage, parenting, co-parenting, and life transitions.

Kelsey Gavin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2016. She received a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy with specialization in Clinical Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University. Kelsey provides a welcoming and accepting atmosphere to allow clients to feel safe and comfortable as they seek to become more empowered in their lives. She employs the Humanistic approach's warmth through unconditional regard and respect of the uniqueness and resiliency of each individual.

Are you seeking to HEAL your anxiety, worry, addiction, depression and relationship difficulties, rather than just cope with them for the rest of your life? Are you exhausted from constantly feeling like something is wrong with you or being told something is wrong with you? Has inner and outer conflict got you feeling overwhelmed or shut down? I specialize in a direct psycho-spiritual approach that involves looking at each person from a holistic wellness model. Rather than pathologizing, we will see everything as a necessary part of your human experience and create the relationship you want with others, as well as yourself.

Sometimes life becomes challenging. We get sad, depressed, overwhelmed, and often we can’t seem to get back to our “old self.” Sometimes we just need someone to talk through our feelings with no judgement. Therapy is a great way to navigate through these feelings and experiences and I look forward to working through it with you.

You are a complex being. You've had painful life experiences that continue to impact you even though you don't want them to. You may find yourself feeling stuck, reacting in ways that don't make sense, and reliving past experiences over and over in your thoughts or even in your dreams. Fear comes out of nowhere, and it is exhausting being on guard all the time. It may feel like you can't trust anyone, sometimes not even yourself. But healing is possible. You deserve joy, peace, and deep healing. When you heal, you heal the generations before and after you.

Expecting, birthing, or parenting a baby brings the underlying "stuff" to the surface. You might be noticing tensed muscles, an aching head, an upset stomach, or racing thoughts about the most awful things that have happened or that possibly could happen. Maybe you feel exhausted and drained all day long but lie awake at night with your heart pounding, too anxious to fall asleep. Maybe you're yearning to bond with your little one but feeling like you're blocked by a wall. Too overwhelmed, too worried, too tangled up in the scary thoughts, and in too much pain to be present. But this chapter doesn't have to feel this way!

Sometimes, life changes happen fast. It is normal to feel overwhelmed and anxious at times, but sometimes those feelings can lead to burnout. Instead of becoming numb to stress, you can have the support of a professional listener. Through developing new stress management and coping practices, exploring your past in a compassionate space, we can deepen your personal growth and create hope. Together, we can explore your identity, recognize and work through trauma, and care for your inner child as well as your adult self.

Taking the first step towards therapy is a courageous response to the overwhelming pressure of daily life. I want to acknowledge the strength it takes to seek support when you feel burdened by unrealistic expectations or the weight of suppressed emotions. My approach is compassionate and warm, dedicated to guiding clients on their journey of healing and growth. Whether you're looking to build confidence, explore self-love, or find inner peace, know that you have a safe space with me to face and explore life's challenges.

Do you struggle with self-criticism and shame, with beliefs that you are “too much” or “not enough”? Have you learned to sacrifice your needs to show up for others? Is it hard to feel seen, to unmask, to take up space? You want healthy, fulfilling relationships, but cannot seem to break painful patterns, like people pleasing, codependency, perfectionism, scarcity mindset, and social anxiety. If you are ready to heal wounds from childhood, attachment and relationship issues, generational trauma, or from masking neurodivergence and having your sensitivity misunderstood, let's explore how curiosity and compassion can change your life.

Feeling sad, isolated, and anxious? Relief and solutions are within reach. I'll help you get in control of your situation, uncover the causes of your pain, and teach you effective ways to resolve past, present, and future problems. You'll be heard and listened to in a safe, warm environment, while receiving constructive feedback. You'll learn how to create happier relationships with the significant people in your life by addressing past losses and reevaluating expectations. You'll create and realize a vision for your life by setting and implementing goals via baby steps.

I'd like to help... Your Relationship Within Yourself and With Others. I believe your mind and body work together; that you can create your own happiness by how you choose to respond to your feelings, and act towards yourselves and the world around you. If you are ready for change in your life, or would like to explore new ways of thinking and living your life, my Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution Focused, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy approaches may help. My goals for you are to receive new insight/tools that you can use to help create a better, happier life.

Accepting new clients/couples NOW- Online Video Therapy - Couples and individuals! I am a direct, tell-it-how-it-is therapist. I don't want you to be in therapy forever... we get straight to the root, do the work, get the skills you need and you become your own therapist. 8-10 sessions is the goal. If you're not ready to do the work, I'm not the therapist for you. But, if you're ready to step into courage and out of comfort, I'm ready to charge the storm with you. Couples like my straightforward approach, giving you the proven communication skills for healthier relationships. Do the hard, courageous thing and email me.

Do you feel anxious just thinking about the demands of your day-to-day life? Are you wondering if your past experiences might be impacting the way you feel today? Most people who start therapy feel stuck repeating the same painful patterns but aren’t sure how to change them. Maybe you don't look forward to much or you feel like you want to escape your life and your commitments. Perhaps you’re struggling to relate to others, like you can’t truly connect to your loved ones. You might feel overwhelmed by emotions like anger, irritability, guilt, or anxiety.