Psychodynamic Therapists in Los Alamitos, CA

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Sanar Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
I have been in the mental health field for over 15 years. My many years of experience have allowed me to strengthen my clinical skills and develop my clinical expertise in helping you to achieve your unique goals. I continue to educate myself on the most up-to-date clinical research and I implement an evidence based clinical approach. Some of these models include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practice and more. I have provided clinical care to countless individuals, families and couples. In treatment, I can help you increase your self-worth, work though depression, ease anxiety and more.
I have been in the mental health field for over 15 years. My many years of experience have allowed me to strengthen my clinical skills and develop my clinical expertise in helping you to achieve your unique goals. I continue to educate myself on the most up-to-date clinical research and I implement an evidence based clinical approach. Some of these models include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practice and more. I have provided clinical care to countless individuals, families and couples. In treatment, I can help you increase your self-worth, work though depression, ease anxiety and more.
(562) 306-0269 View (562) 306-0269
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Annica Nilsson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PPSC, LCSW, RPT-S, IFECMHS, RPF-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
It can be so frustrating when your child is experiencing emotional and behavioral issues. It can often feel like you have tried everything and nothing has worked. I have extensive training and experience with Play Therapy and Family Therapy. This expertise has allowed me to be an integral part of the healing that occurs when both the family and child are given the opportunity to work together on problems in a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering environment.
It can be so frustrating when your child is experiencing emotional and behavioral issues. It can often feel like you have tried everything and nothing has worked. I have extensive training and experience with Play Therapy and Family Therapy. This expertise has allowed me to be an integral part of the healing that occurs when both the family and child are given the opportunity to work together on problems in a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering environment.
(949) 214-4862 View (949) 214-4862
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Stephanie Torres
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Our mind, body and soul connection is an important part of our healing process. My goal is to empower you to heal and regain control over your life. I provide a collaborative approach in assisting you to rediscover your strengths in a trusting, safe and easy-going environment. I represent a model for healing, transformation, and growth.
Our mind, body and soul connection is an important part of our healing process. My goal is to empower you to heal and regain control over your life. I provide a collaborative approach in assisting you to rediscover your strengths in a trusting, safe and easy-going environment. I represent a model for healing, transformation, and growth.
(562) 268-4108 View (562) 268-4108
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Kate O'Shaughnessy Nulty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Healing cannot occur in isolation and as your therapist I will support and guide you on your path. I am a Holistic Psychotherapist in private practice for over 20 years. I was classically trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy but my style has evolved over the years to be more humanistic and includes various treatment modalities including Somatic Experiencing.I have a special affinity for working with adults who have survived childhood trauma including sexual abuse, physical abuse and developmental trauma. My practice also focuses on Somatic Couples Therapy and Medicine Integration.
Healing cannot occur in isolation and as your therapist I will support and guide you on your path. I am a Holistic Psychotherapist in private practice for over 20 years. I was classically trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy but my style has evolved over the years to be more humanistic and includes various treatment modalities including Somatic Experiencing.I have a special affinity for working with adults who have survived childhood trauma including sexual abuse, physical abuse and developmental trauma. My practice also focuses on Somatic Couples Therapy and Medicine Integration.
(562) 513-6676 View (562) 513-6676
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Ellen 'jen' Slaton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Hi – I’m Jen. Are you looking to find help for yourself or your family? For answers, emotional balance, and peace of mind? Often the thought of reaching out is scary. Talking to a stranger about your personal life intimidating. But asking for help can be the bravest first step in creating a better life for you and your loved ones. We are all human, and needing help is normal and necessary at times. I’ve been in therapy myself and looking back, I see how necessary it's been for my emotional and personal development. And, I continue to reach out when my life gets overwhelming. So I encourage you to take the next step here to get help.
Hi – I’m Jen. Are you looking to find help for yourself or your family? For answers, emotional balance, and peace of mind? Often the thought of reaching out is scary. Talking to a stranger about your personal life intimidating. But asking for help can be the bravest first step in creating a better life for you and your loved ones. We are all human, and needing help is normal and necessary at times. I’ve been in therapy myself and looking back, I see how necessary it's been for my emotional and personal development. And, I continue to reach out when my life gets overwhelming. So I encourage you to take the next step here to get help.
(562) 414-4358 View (562) 414-4358
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Hyun Ju 'hanna' Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
I am a I .5 generation Korean-American Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am perfectly fluent in both English and Korean. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. My MA Degree in Marriage and Family therapy was obtained at HIS University, where I also received Ph.D. In Family Ministry.
I am a I .5 generation Korean-American Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am perfectly fluent in both English and Korean. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. My MA Degree in Marriage and Family therapy was obtained at HIS University, where I also received Ph.D. In Family Ministry.
(213) 699-4270 View (213) 699-4270
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Christie L Morehead
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
I specialize in working with adults and couples who are struggling with identity development, intimacy, parenting, career concerns, balancing work and family, and the effects of trauma. As a therapist I have worked in college counseling centers, community mental health clinics and a locked residential treatment center for adolescent juvenile offenders. I consider it an honor and a privilege to hear the stories of my patients.
I specialize in working with adults and couples who are struggling with identity development, intimacy, parenting, career concerns, balancing work and family, and the effects of trauma. As a therapist I have worked in college counseling centers, community mental health clinics and a locked residential treatment center for adolescent juvenile offenders. I consider it an honor and a privilege to hear the stories of my patients.
(562) 673-7814 View (562) 673-7814
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Mitch Pohl
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Struggling with anxiety and/or depression? Trying to navigate and maintain relationships while recalling past trauma? Congratulations, this means you’re normal! While knowing this may not reduce any stress, it’s important to know that the way you are feeling is valid and understandable, and that you are not alone in your struggles. There are so many things in life that negatively impact what we’re thinking and feeling, from past experiences to current pressures and stressors, from traumatic events to personal devastations…and the list goes on.
Struggling with anxiety and/or depression? Trying to navigate and maintain relationships while recalling past trauma? Congratulations, this means you’re normal! While knowing this may not reduce any stress, it’s important to know that the way you are feeling is valid and understandable, and that you are not alone in your struggles. There are so many things in life that negatively impact what we’re thinking and feeling, from past experiences to current pressures and stressors, from traumatic events to personal devastations…and the list goes on.
(657) 297-5307 View (657) 297-5307
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Daphne Munoz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Welcome! You are ready to take control of your life and start your journey to healing. Perhaps you are struggling with your relationships, going through a difficult life or role transition, experiencing depression/anxiety, or feeling stuck as you navigate through some of the challenges in your life. You are not alone and therapy is the first step into living the life you deserve.
Welcome! You are ready to take control of your life and start your journey to healing. Perhaps you are struggling with your relationships, going through a difficult life or role transition, experiencing depression/anxiety, or feeling stuck as you navigate through some of the challenges in your life. You are not alone and therapy is the first step into living the life you deserve.
(562) 359-2093 View (562) 359-2093
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Andrea A. Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MM
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Congratulations on taking this major step towards seeking a higher quality of life, whether for yourself or a loved one! While many people can identify the source(s) of their concerns, others feel a vague, lingering discontent but have difficulty finding the words to describe what they are seeking. Your concerns require a unique, targeted approach to building goals. Areas of focus might be intentional life reconstruction, blended and bi/multi-cultural families, our LGBTQ communities, helping resolve stress related to grief/loss/trauma, multi-generational ripple effects of mental illness and trauma, and concerns specific to aging.
Congratulations on taking this major step towards seeking a higher quality of life, whether for yourself or a loved one! While many people can identify the source(s) of their concerns, others feel a vague, lingering discontent but have difficulty finding the words to describe what they are seeking. Your concerns require a unique, targeted approach to building goals. Areas of focus might be intentional life reconstruction, blended and bi/multi-cultural families, our LGBTQ communities, helping resolve stress related to grief/loss/trauma, multi-generational ripple effects of mental illness and trauma, and concerns specific to aging.
(562) 284-2243 View (562) 284-2243
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Debbie Chen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
As life progresses, there may be events/situations that may lead to imbalance which can be uncomfortable and distressing, as well as attribute to mental health issues. The combination may minimize or compromise our inner strengths. I aim to collaborate and support in maximizing your inner strengths to better manage, work through, and cope with life transitions and difficulties. I work towards empowering you to take control of your life through self-awareness, insight, and techniques specific to obtain your goals. My approach with each client is uniquely tailored to take into consideration of any diversity and/or culture differences.
As life progresses, there may be events/situations that may lead to imbalance which can be uncomfortable and distressing, as well as attribute to mental health issues. The combination may minimize or compromise our inner strengths. I aim to collaborate and support in maximizing your inner strengths to better manage, work through, and cope with life transitions and difficulties. I work towards empowering you to take control of your life through self-awareness, insight, and techniques specific to obtain your goals. My approach with each client is uniquely tailored to take into consideration of any diversity and/or culture differences.
(714) 503-0375 View (714) 503-0375
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Meredith Anne Freijo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
It's TIME for your family, relationship, and yourself to heal. Are you doing the same negative mental gymnastics everyday? Do you or your family feel STUCK in the same conflict pattern or are you seeing it again in your new relationship? Are you or your family suffering with anger, self doubts, fear, loneliness, panic, sleeplessness, or lack of motivation? Let's uncover how you may have gotten to this place, learn healthier coping strategies, and understand what might be standing in your way. I offer a practical and relational approach to talk therapy with evidence-based treatments, so that you can find flourishing.
It's TIME for your family, relationship, and yourself to heal. Are you doing the same negative mental gymnastics everyday? Do you or your family feel STUCK in the same conflict pattern or are you seeing it again in your new relationship? Are you or your family suffering with anger, self doubts, fear, loneliness, panic, sleeplessness, or lack of motivation? Let's uncover how you may have gotten to this place, learn healthier coping strategies, and understand what might be standing in your way. I offer a practical and relational approach to talk therapy with evidence-based treatments, so that you can find flourishing.
(562) 353-4108 x428 View (562) 353-4108 x428
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Beth Sterling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
If you're here, you've taken the first huge step towards getting the support and care that you are seeking. Whatever is bringing you to seek therapy, you are now on your way to finding ways to cope and alleviate your stress or discomfort. We'll work together in a safe, supportive space to discover the root of your challenges and explore coping skills and techniques that will help you feel prepared to handle your current situation. My goal is to also empower you to feel independent and confident if or when difficult times come your way.
If you're here, you've taken the first huge step towards getting the support and care that you are seeking. Whatever is bringing you to seek therapy, you are now on your way to finding ways to cope and alleviate your stress or discomfort. We'll work together in a safe, supportive space to discover the root of your challenges and explore coping skills and techniques that will help you feel prepared to handle your current situation. My goal is to also empower you to feel independent and confident if or when difficult times come your way.
(805) 283-4537 View (805) 283-4537
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Kathryn M Walker, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Counseling offers an opportunity to explore areas of life that can bring you more personal satisfaction and confidence. I can help you sort through personal difficulties as well as the parts of your life that are going well. Recognizing the strengths you already possess is an important part of the process. Your strengths are nurtured to become the tools for change, as my aim is to add clarity to your life, improve levels of functioning, and ultimately benefit you and those around you. I seek to encourage the exploration of change and an improved quality of life.
Counseling offers an opportunity to explore areas of life that can bring you more personal satisfaction and confidence. I can help you sort through personal difficulties as well as the parts of your life that are going well. Recognizing the strengths you already possess is an important part of the process. Your strengths are nurtured to become the tools for change, as my aim is to add clarity to your life, improve levels of functioning, and ultimately benefit you and those around you. I seek to encourage the exploration of change and an improved quality of life.
(714) 563-4148 View (714) 563-4148
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Victor Buechler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
So you've decided to ask for help ... that's called self-love! It's alright to need assistance and to do something as brave and caring for yourself like you're doing right now. You are headed toward your healing even as you're reading in this moment. I believe you already have within you what you need to make the changes you're seeking. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties or you just want more out of life, I'm here to help you gain insight into your challenges and tap into your inner resources.
So you've decided to ask for help ... that's called self-love! It's alright to need assistance and to do something as brave and caring for yourself like you're doing right now. You are headed toward your healing even as you're reading in this moment. I believe you already have within you what you need to make the changes you're seeking. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties or you just want more out of life, I'm here to help you gain insight into your challenges and tap into your inner resources.
(562) 784-7592 View (562) 784-7592
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Dr. Van Bui
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MA, PPSC
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
You thought your life would be figured out by now. But life doesn’t look the way you expected it. No matter how hard you work, nothing you do ever feels good enough. Being stuck in your thoughts paralyzes you with making decisions. You don’t want to make mistakes. To the outside world, it seems like you always have it together. Yet in reality, you constantly feel unsure—as if you're doing life “wrong.” You feel trapped in your mind instead of truly living your life. Battling with your thoughts have left you overwhelmed, exhausted, and feeling alone. You know that change begins with you, but you aren't sure how or where to start.
You thought your life would be figured out by now. But life doesn’t look the way you expected it. No matter how hard you work, nothing you do ever feels good enough. Being stuck in your thoughts paralyzes you with making decisions. You don’t want to make mistakes. To the outside world, it seems like you always have it together. Yet in reality, you constantly feel unsure—as if you're doing life “wrong.” You feel trapped in your mind instead of truly living your life. Battling with your thoughts have left you overwhelmed, exhausted, and feeling alone. You know that change begins with you, but you aren't sure how or where to start.
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Amanda O'Neal
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720  (Online Only)
Life presents obstacles, expected and unexpected. These experiences can be tough, especially if you feel there isn't someone you can share with. Even if we have a solid support network, we can face stigma and personal barriers that prevent us from opening up. Therapy can create a safe space to address internal or external conflict, seek personal growth, and restore balance in our lives. I love working with teens, adults, and senior adults. I am most effective with clients presenting with depression & anxiety, grief, life transitions, and family/relational conflict by prioritizing stabilization, managing symptoms, and building hope.
Life presents obstacles, expected and unexpected. These experiences can be tough, especially if you feel there isn't someone you can share with. Even if we have a solid support network, we can face stigma and personal barriers that prevent us from opening up. Therapy can create a safe space to address internal or external conflict, seek personal growth, and restore balance in our lives. I love working with teens, adults, and senior adults. I am most effective with clients presenting with depression & anxiety, grief, life transitions, and family/relational conflict by prioritizing stabilization, managing symptoms, and building hope.
(562) 632-5896 View (562) 632-5896
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Fei Yang
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Relationships with our loved ones and with ourselves can be complicated. Do you struggle with effective communication and setting boundaries with your family? Do you feel lonely and not seen in your intimate relationships? Do you ever feel conflicted within yourself about going after what you really want? I understand how hard it can be to change relational dynamics and how powerless you might feel at times. Yet, I see your grit - you’re right here, digging for answers, and that means a lot to me. So, props to you for making moves and shaking things up in your life!
Relationships with our loved ones and with ourselves can be complicated. Do you struggle with effective communication and setting boundaries with your family? Do you feel lonely and not seen in your intimate relationships? Do you ever feel conflicted within yourself about going after what you really want? I understand how hard it can be to change relational dynamics and how powerless you might feel at times. Yet, I see your grit - you’re right here, digging for answers, and that means a lot to me. So, props to you for making moves and shaking things up in your life!
(626) 270-9400 View (626) 270-9400
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Anne Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Troubled by thoughts, emotions, relationships, career? Ready for change, progress, growth? It is my hope that my clients learn to notice and understand that therapy is a place for growth, change and healing during life's challenges. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy combining cognitive, behavioral and mindfulness strategies. My approach can help you find new ways of experiencing life in your daily routine/relationships and approaching life's challenges more productively. I help clients create practical solutions and new patterns to assist in achieving their goals, improving their relationships and balancing their lives.
Troubled by thoughts, emotions, relationships, career? Ready for change, progress, growth? It is my hope that my clients learn to notice and understand that therapy is a place for growth, change and healing during life's challenges. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy combining cognitive, behavioral and mindfulness strategies. My approach can help you find new ways of experiencing life in your daily routine/relationships and approaching life's challenges more productively. I help clients create practical solutions and new patterns to assist in achieving their goals, improving their relationships and balancing their lives.
(310) 879-1274 View (310) 879-1274
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Kristy Burns Scarlett
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
My work focuses on emotional and personal development, where there is space to feel, explore, find insight, and confront challenges. I have special interests in highly sensitive people (HSP) work, couples work, trauma, biracial concerns, and anxiety. I believe therapy is about building a stronger sense of self through empathy, insight and symptom relief. I will be there to provide understanding, support and a different view of the problem that makes progress attainable and installs hope. Therapy provides an opportunity to grow as a person, get through personal struggles including mental illness, and strengthen relationships.
My work focuses on emotional and personal development, where there is space to feel, explore, find insight, and confront challenges. I have special interests in highly sensitive people (HSP) work, couples work, trauma, biracial concerns, and anxiety. I believe therapy is about building a stronger sense of self through empathy, insight and symptom relief. I will be there to provide understanding, support and a different view of the problem that makes progress attainable and installs hope. Therapy provides an opportunity to grow as a person, get through personal struggles including mental illness, and strengthen relationships.
(909) 764-3796 View (909) 764-3796
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