Depression Therapists in Monrovia, CA

If you're looking for ways to improve your closest relationships or cope with stress, let's connect. I have a deep commitment to healing and strengthening the bonds within peoples’ most significant relationships. Adults, couples, teens and families are all welcome.

Don't let these uncertain times leave you stuck in seemingly endless "what if..." thinking loops about the future, or mired in the past dwelling on what might have been. Find new tools to deal with our new world. Begin to understand where those and other negative thoughts come from, and what you can do about them. I want to help you stand strong for the long term.

Did you ever cut your finger then forget about it - only to glance at it a week later and it's healed? Your body has a natural healing system. You don't have to watch and control it everyday for it to work. Well, your unconscious mind works the same way. As humans, we are organically designed towards healing. Your Inner Wisdom is at work all the time, even if you don't acknowledge it. It's likely that it's the part of you that's searching on this website right now! You know things need to change. A part of you is sure of that now.

Hey - are you a career woman feeling burnt out with your job, relationships, and family? Perhaps you were bypassed for a promotion, stuck in a repetitive loop day in and out, wondering how to change things. You need a change & don't know how to begin. Together, we will tap into your intuition, reduce your worrying, and help you reach the next level. If I gave you a magic wand & you could get exactly what you need right now, what would you be doing and how would you live differently? In our sessions, you will feel cared for and find relief from what you are struggling with. You are the driver and I just help with directions.

*LGBTQ+ affirmative* Are you afraid to speak up or be your true self for fear of what others will say or do? Do you wish your family communicated more effectively, your kids would respect you and your rules, or you could get your teen to open up to you? Do you constantly give to others to the point of exhaustion or until you snap and wonder when it’s your turn to receive? If any of these scenarios fit your current struggles, I can help. When you reclaim your true voice and begin to use it thoughtfully and purposefully, you can lead a more authentic, balanced, and fulfilling life.

You’re beginning a new relationship and want to “get this one right,” or maybe you and your partner are surviving infidelity, want to open your relationship to others, or struggle with intimacy; I can help you communicate. You’re struggling with toxic shame after years of denying your sexuality and it keeps from connecting with others. We'll confront this together. You just lost your loved one to unexpected, traumatic death or long-term illness; I can hold your grief. You’re in addiction recovery and ready to process emotions; I can support you. I offer a safe, culturally sensitive space that is sex-positive and LGBTQ+ Affirmative.

You can expect to walk away with new tools and strategies to cope with difficulties and obstacles, and a greater sense of self-awareness and confidence. My approach to therapy focuses on identifying strengths, reducing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and getting people unstuck from their current situations. We will work at your pace to reduce emotional suffering. I have extensive experience working in various clinical settings, including community mental health centers, clinics, hospitals, recovery programs & acute psychiatric facilities.

My ideal client is a person who has a certain level of dissatisfaction in their life and wants to explore alternatives for increased capacity for satisfaction and joy with a skilled and attentive professional.

I believe self-awareness contributes to change and improvement; therefore, my therapeutic approach focuses on developing deeper understanding of the inner self. I help my clients build bridges to their inner child in order to work through and remove internalized barriers. Healthy and meaningful interpersonal relationships determine the quality of one’s life which is why in my practice I assist clients identify toxic interactions and implement firm boundaries.

If you have a hard time remembering when you felt good or really cared about yourself, therapy CAN help. You can make changes in relationships and life that bring you DEEP SATISFACTION. I help you know yourself better so you may better help yourself. I'm interested, caring, and professional. It's been my honor to help clients find relief, deepen relationships and recover from trauma. Many of the most successful people in our communities have worked through adversity and taken non-traditional paths to success. Let me help you find yours!

I am not the “smile and nod” type of therapist and you will not be the only one talking in our sessions. I will work with you to develop concrete skills to get you back on track in the shortest amount of time possible. Your struggle is real and I want to help. Contact me today for a free 15 minute consultation over the phone and find out if I’m the right fit for you.

I'm imagining you are here because you might be feeling like you're in a valley of trouble and are looking for a Gateway of Hope (Hosea 2:15). You might be feeling weary, shame, discouraged, scared, and/or hopeful and excited for the possibilities! Whether you are here to work on yourself or your marriage/ relationship, I'm confident in what we can do together. I'm passionate about seeing couples reconcile and grow in acceptance, understanding, curiosity, grace, warmth, and intimacy with each other. I rejoice with seeing individuals heal and thrive to do what they were created for!

As a dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I am deeply committed to guiding my clients through their healing journeys. Specializing in person-centered and holistic therapeutic approaches, I prioritize emotional well-being and personal growth for individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. With a profound passion for fostering self-awareness and empowerment, I strive to create safe and nurturing environments where all clients feel valued for their unique experiences and identities.

OUT BEYOND THE IDEA OF WRONG DOING AND RIGHT DOING IS A FIELD; I'LL MEET YOU THERE." -RUMI- A fulfilling journey in the counseling and psychotherapy process begins with a safe, caring relationship between my client and myself. So my first task is creating a secure environment that encourages and develops hope, respect, introspection, honesty, and self-responsibility in the therapy room.

Isn't it true that our relationships are what life is all about? When we feel isolated from ourselves and loved ones, disconnection and pain can follow. Growth often comes through pain, but feeling stuck can seem hopeless. My goal is to support you through healing, restoring life in your relationship with yourself and others. Using a holistic approach to therapy, we’ll address underlying feelings and needs, helping you reconnect with yourself and others as we journey together toward healing.

Located in a quaint neighborhood, The Place Within has been serving the counseling and mental health needs of Monrovia and the San Gabriel Valley for over 30 years. We offer AFFORDABLE COUNSELING to adults, children, teens, families and couples. Our name suggests a core belief that informs our philosophy of life and our work as therapists. Deep within each of us is a source of wisdom, joy, and peace that can be tapped under the right circumstances. If you are having trouble finding and using your "Place Within," we are dedicated and trained to assist and support you with that inner journey.

You want to thrive in your closest relationship: we're here for you. My name is Megan Lundgren, and I am the Director of Relationships For Better, a relationship counseling private practice based in Monrovia, in the San Gabriel Valley. My team of experienced and skilled therapists specializes in helping people navigate relationship hurdles with compassion and care. Relationships are the most important part of life: let's make them better, together.

I believe in you. And I believe that everyone deserves to live a life full of meaning, purpose, hope, dignity and respect. We are all more than the worst things that have been done to us, and we are more than the worst things we have done. As a therapist, I create a space where it's safe to explore your story, and where you are encouraged to discover, grow, & give voice to your true self. Also, for those who are interested, I am able to incorporate my training as spiritual director to provide a non-judgmental space beyond ideology, that explores one's spiritual story, in order to provide full body, mind, and soul care.

You're here for a reason. Perhaps, you've undergone trauma, both in the big sense or little sense, and maybe it just happened or it happened long ago. Your relationships aren't working because you're working so hard to make sure that you're not traumatized again. Now you're stuck. Maybe you and your significant other are in a difficult place, and you can't find resolution. In fact, you can't even talk to each other.