Female Therapists in East Side, Long Beach, CA

Welcome to a nurturing space where healing begins. I offer a sanctuary for children, teens, and adults to explore their emotions through both conversation and the expressive language of art. Together, we embark on a journey to challenge and transform unhealthy patterns by delving into their origins. My practice specializes in nurturing the healing process for concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and fostering healthy relationships. Whether you're feeling stuck, unheard, or adrift, I personalize my approach to your distinct needs, guiding you toward healing, hope, and reconnection.

Hey there! Whether you are new to therapy or seeking something different, I understand the challenges that come with starting with a new professional. My aim is to create an experience that is comforting, empowering, and provides a safe space for you. With extensive experience, particularly in working with student-athletes and college students dealing with various issues, I have successfully addressed concerns such as relationship issues, family dynamics, trauma, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and sports performance.

As a mental health professional, I am driven by a deep commitment to serving all communities, especially the Black and Brown communities. Through my work, I aim to create a safe and inclusive space for individuals from diverse backgrounds to share their stories, process their traumas, and cultivate resilience. I am dedicated to addressing any systemic barriers that have affected these communities I am passionate about integrating cultural humility, intersectionality, and trauma-informed care into my practice.

Taking the first steps towards healing our inner wounds is a journey that does not have to be made alone. Therapy is a space for your to be seen, heard, and foster a sense of security. With a client centered approach, I am here to walk side by side you, with a goal of making you feel empowered to make the positive changes you want to make for your life. By navigating our past experiences, we uncover patterns, messages, and beliefs we internalize that holds us back in our present moments. Gaining awareness of our past, and making new meaning, we are able to create new experiences for our future.

Are you living your best life and achieving your personal goals? Or are you facing challenges in your marriage, experiencing significant life changes, or struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties? My mission is to support you in living your life to the fullest. Don’t let addictive behaviors prevent you from enjoying a fulfilling life. If you are grieving a loss and need support, or if parenting conflicts and chaotic family dynamics are disrupting your lifestyle, I am here to help.

I know this process can feel really daunting; you’re literally trying to find a stranger on the internet to talk to about your most vulnerable thoughts and feelings. Take a moment to catch your breath. Working through insecurities, anxiety, codependent behaviors, overwhelm from life transitions and pervasive shame, guilt and self-doubt are my areas of expertise. I will help you get to the root of your unhelpful thought, behavior and/or relationship patterns, assist you in uncovering and resolving core wounds and support you in transforming limiting beliefs that are holding you back from living your most balanced and authentic life.

I provide relational somatic therapy for adults, kids & teens. Therapy with me is integrative, including woven layers of modalities designed with your specific needs in mind. Our work is a collaboration with your mind, body, and soul. Non-judgement. Warmth. Active conversations and appropriate humor. Integrative therapy works successfully to treat mental health issues, emotional distress, and trauma triggers, and is great for kids/teens through art-therapy, body-awareness, and non-directive play. Psychotherapy, to me, is personal, political, & social. It takes courage, strength, and hope to live into who you really are.

Life throws us all curveballs. Are you feeling stuck, unsure of your next steps, depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Taking a step forward in making meaningful changes to make more sense of life can be scary and feel overwhelming, so congratulate yourself in this search. We all face curveballs in life and could use help finding the tools to navigate those. In our time together, we will work to understand some patterns you may find yourself in, support in finding some answers that are deep within, and courage to make changes to do better and be better; to ourselves and our loved ones.

My LGBTQIA2S+ clients are acutely in tune with authenticity. At times, this quality can cause life to feel heavy and overwhelming. The worry, stress or fear can cause folx to feel stuck. The things that once helped, no longer work. Many of my clients have experienced depression, anxiety and trauma. Our journey together can help navigate these things and create a map for what is next. This is where authenticity becomes an asset. As a queer woman, I know identity is a piece of the whole person. I personally know depression, anxiety and panic can feel like too much. I also know, there are solutions.

“... Allow. Embrace. Let yourself feel. Let yourself heal”. Vironika Tugaleva. As a licensed therapist I have had the honor of supporting my clients through some of their most lifechanging transformations. I have gone through my own therapeutic, healing process & have experienced freedom & peace that can result from facing and embracing the pain. I enjoy supporting others by providing a safe space to be seen, heard, & validated.

How hard is it for you to create balance and focus in a world full of distractions, dishonesty, & dis-ease? And if what I call the "detrimental D's" as stated above contributes to how you act/think/feel, then who or what is really controlling your life & wellbeing? Let me guess: social media, unaddressed trauma, grief & loss, emotional dysregulation, unhealthy boundaries, passiveness, impulsivity, mood or eating disorders, chronic fatigue, aches/pain, anxiety, depression, digestive discomfort, pH imbalances, etc. Talk therapy alone may be unsuccessful or even unappealing, are you interested in exploring something more effective?

Hello and Welcome! It takes an immense amount of courage to make the decision to start therapy. If you find yourself feeling anxious, stuck, or having trouble understanding your feelings, therapy could be the start to finding the freedom you are looking for. Whether you're struggling to manage different emotions or ready to tackle things from the past, I am here to help walk you through the process. My specialties include treating trauma, anxiety, and the negative beliefs that inform the way we see ourselves, others, and the world.

Located in Long Beach, CA, DBT Center of Long Beach was founded to provide a compassionate, welcoming and supportive environment for individuals seeking treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), anxiety, depression, self-harm, substance abuse and suicidal ideation through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, trauma, or life transitions that are affecting their relationships or family. Most of my clients simply need a listening ear, a place to vent without being judged and get trustworthy, supportive, and constructive feedback.

Building solid, trusting relationships is among my greatest strengths as a therapist. It is essential for me to help you work on your issues without fear of criticism and a secure sense that you feel accepted. I strive to create a safe, productive place for you to grow, learn and change. I take a comprehensive approach in my work so that we may consider your life experiences, biology and social environment - all of which influence who you are. We will work collaboratively to identify and change repetitive patterns that may be getting in your way.

My ideal client is one who is open-minded to tools and perspectives about themselves. One who is frustrated by repeated cycles of the same behaviors, relationships and outcomes. You desire to look at the root of your suffering in order to allow healing to resolve the pain from your past. My clients seek tools for communication and being understood. They struggle with nonstop worries, fears, and feeling alone in relationships. My ideal client is looking for tools to improve their communication, self-worth and ability to express what they need in order to lead a happier life.

My goal is to create a safe, engaging, and non-judgmental space where young individuals feel heard and valued. By collaborating with both children and their families, I work to build trust and understanding, fostering resilience and self-confidence. Through a blend of evidence-based practices and creative, child-friendly techniques, I help young clients develop the skills they need to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. If you’re seeking a supportive partner to help your child or teen navigate their emotional and psychological journey, I invite you to connect with me!

Are you first generation and dealing with imposter syndrome, anxiety, unresolved trauma, and need help navigating life? Hi, my name is Karla Perez and I am a bilingual licensed clinical social worker; I bring 6 years of experience in the field of supporting others in their mental health journey. I have been able to practice as a therapist in various school settings (elementary through university), in an intensive outpatient program, within the justice court system, and - most recently- in a mobile crisis team. These experiences ignited my passion in supporting other adults, y mi comunidad, as they try to navigate their experiences.

Have you ever felt alone, stuck, or overwhelmed trying to figure out who you are? Do you feel trapped in a struggle with food and your appearance? Have you tried to break free only to find yourself back in a battle with your own thoughts? Maybe it is hard to even imagine being free when your self-worth is so closely tied to your body image and when your relationship with food feels so out of control. This way of living is exhausting and can cause destruction in many areas of life. What if freedom from that life was possible? As a therapist specializing in eating disorders, I believe it is possible to find relief from your struggle.