Existential Therapists in Norwalk, CA
Rafael Gomez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CA 90650 (Online Only)
We have all been there, contemplating the next move and where to steer ourselves during life transitions (i.e., such as going off to school, getting married, having children, or end of life decisions). You are probably feeling lost and overwhelmed. Life inevitability is a series of transitions and often ones with minimal ceremony or void of an instruction manual on how to proceed. In my years working as a therapist, I have adopted an existential and narrative approach in helping others traverse these life transitions. Much of our therapeutic work would be focused on developing the courage to author the life you wish to have.
We have all been there, contemplating the next move and where to steer ourselves during life transitions (i.e., such as going off to school, getting married, having children, or end of life decisions). You are probably feeling lost and overwhelmed. Life inevitability is a series of transitions and often ones with minimal ceremony or void of an instruction manual on how to proceed. In my years working as a therapist, I have adopted an existential and narrative approach in helping others traverse these life transitions. Much of our therapeutic work would be focused on developing the courage to author the life you wish to have.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in exploration and existential inquiry - I believe true healing begins with a deep understanding of oneself and one's place in the world.
No matter how hard you work or what your achievements are, you never feel like you’re enough, and your people-pleasing tendencies are costing you your own happiness. If you feel like you're spinning your wheels, questioning the meaning and purpose of life, and feel unable to move forward due to being held back by your past, you're not alone. As a therapist specializing in trauma recovery, I am here to support you. Together, we will uncover the roots of these feelings and develop strategies to heal. I'm passionate about a holistic approach that integrates mindfulness, connection, and movement.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in exploration and existential inquiry - I believe true healing begins with a deep understanding of oneself and one's place in the world.
No matter how hard you work or what your achievements are, you never feel like you’re enough, and your people-pleasing tendencies are costing you your own happiness. If you feel like you're spinning your wheels, questioning the meaning and purpose of life, and feel unable to move forward due to being held back by your past, you're not alone. As a therapist specializing in trauma recovery, I am here to support you. Together, we will uncover the roots of these feelings and develop strategies to heal. I'm passionate about a holistic approach that integrates mindfulness, connection, and movement.
I strive to ensure my clients feel valued, accepted, and heard. I have experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I also enjoy working with all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience working with trauma, adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, and loss. The modalities I incorporate are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems Theories, and Psychodynamic and Behavioral Therapy. Together, we will work to bring you the happiness and healthy life you want to have and enjoy.
I strive to ensure my clients feel valued, accepted, and heard. I have experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I also enjoy working with all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience working with trauma, adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, and loss. The modalities I incorporate are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems Theories, and Psychodynamic and Behavioral Therapy. Together, we will work to bring you the happiness and healthy life you want to have and enjoy.
Are you looking for a safe, bias free space to find tools to enhance the quality of your relationships and life? Seeking guidance to maneuver through changes with your career, relationships or life in general? Want someone that will focus on your strengths to help you fortify your sense of self? I'd love to partner with you on your healing journey. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and we simply need someone to help us navigate the feelings that come up. Allow me an opportunity to provide you a unique therapeutic relationship that strengthens you.
Are you looking for a safe, bias free space to find tools to enhance the quality of your relationships and life? Seeking guidance to maneuver through changes with your career, relationships or life in general? Want someone that will focus on your strengths to help you fortify your sense of self? I'd love to partner with you on your healing journey. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and we simply need someone to help us navigate the feelings that come up. Allow me an opportunity to provide you a unique therapeutic relationship that strengthens you.
From a child, I have always been interested in people's stories. Where they came from, who they were connected to, and what happened to them, which led me to the work of mental health. Within my clinical practice, I feel I am a holder of stories. Through listening and offering compassion while people tell their stories, I try to help them find hope and healing within the retelling. I feel comfortable working with a diverse clientele. Telehealth has afforded me the ability to see individuals from across both Nevada and California. I enjoy working with adults through telehealth and children in person.
From a child, I have always been interested in people's stories. Where they came from, who they were connected to, and what happened to them, which led me to the work of mental health. Within my clinical practice, I feel I am a holder of stories. Through listening and offering compassion while people tell their stories, I try to help them find hope and healing within the retelling. I feel comfortable working with a diverse clientele. Telehealth has afforded me the ability to see individuals from across both Nevada and California. I enjoy working with adults through telehealth and children in person.
Hello and welcome. I'm Andrew and I'd be honored to be part of your journey. I'm here to meet you where you are at in a safe and warm environment. If you are open minded and ready to do some deep work I'm here for you. I click with those who believe in the power of healing, have felt the weight of trauma, are tired of repeating toxic patterns and want a trusted guide in becoming free. Whether you're dealing with trauma, addiction, relationship issues, anxiety or depression, you're seeking real transformation, and a full authentic life through a holistic mind body approach. I work well with athletes, artist, HSPs, and high achievers.
Hello and welcome. I'm Andrew and I'd be honored to be part of your journey. I'm here to meet you where you are at in a safe and warm environment. If you are open minded and ready to do some deep work I'm here for you. I click with those who believe in the power of healing, have felt the weight of trauma, are tired of repeating toxic patterns and want a trusted guide in becoming free. Whether you're dealing with trauma, addiction, relationship issues, anxiety or depression, you're seeking real transformation, and a full authentic life through a holistic mind body approach. I work well with athletes, artist, HSPs, and high achievers.
Welcome! I’m Donald Cook, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nearly 14,000 hours of practice, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person is valid, worthy, and deserving of respect, regardless of their age, background, or life circumstances. I see the person, not the diagnosis, and I consider each client a respected teacher. A Bit About My Approach: I specialize in treating a wide range of issues, including PTSD, ADD/ADHD, school-related challenges, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, and age-related concerns.
Welcome! I’m Donald Cook, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nearly 14,000 hours of practice, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person is valid, worthy, and deserving of respect, regardless of their age, background, or life circumstances. I see the person, not the diagnosis, and I consider each client a respected teacher. A Bit About My Approach: I specialize in treating a wide range of issues, including PTSD, ADD/ADHD, school-related challenges, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, and age-related concerns.
Stress often highlights issues in our lives. It can also provide an opportunity to address these issues to improve our own functioning. The issues may be in our relationships or circumstances. I would love to partner with you in this journey of discovery and empowerment. My 25+ years of helping people like you makes me uniquely qualified to collaborate with you on this journey. I approach issues primarily from a CBT framework but also rely on an eclectic approach that matches the technique with your particular need. I work remotely to enable flexibility in scheduling. I also offer a Free 15 min consultation to ensure a good fit.
Stress often highlights issues in our lives. It can also provide an opportunity to address these issues to improve our own functioning. The issues may be in our relationships or circumstances. I would love to partner with you in this journey of discovery and empowerment. My 25+ years of helping people like you makes me uniquely qualified to collaborate with you on this journey. I approach issues primarily from a CBT framework but also rely on an eclectic approach that matches the technique with your particular need. I work remotely to enable flexibility in scheduling. I also offer a Free 15 min consultation to ensure a good fit.
Tanya D'Angelo
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, CRC
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CA 90650 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Tanya and I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California. My communication style is attuned, calm, and compassionate. I believe you have the right to be respected, valued, and met with kindness in each meeting with me. With an appreciation for science and research, I utilize ACT, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindful Self-Compassion to help clients make progress and start feeling better.
Welcome! My name is Tanya and I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California. My communication style is attuned, calm, and compassionate. I believe you have the right to be respected, valued, and met with kindness in each meeting with me. With an appreciation for science and research, I utilize ACT, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindful Self-Compassion to help clients make progress and start feeling better.
Benjamin Raskin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CA 90650 (Online Only)
I provide individual therapy to treat pornography/sexual addiction, anxiety, depression, impulse control, and other symptoms. I provide couples therapy for betrayal/infidelity, adjustment issues, communication and intimacy issues, and other relationship struggles. I am currently accepting new clients. I offer free consultation.
I provide individual therapy to treat pornography/sexual addiction, anxiety, depression, impulse control, and other symptoms. I provide couples therapy for betrayal/infidelity, adjustment issues, communication and intimacy issues, and other relationship struggles. I am currently accepting new clients. I offer free consultation.
Emily Scheltgen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwalk, CA 90650 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you longing for deeper, more fulfilling relationships but finding yourself stuck in patterns of conflict or disconnection? Loneliness and relationship challenges can weigh heavily on your heart, leaving you feeling isolated and misunderstood. Whether you're navigating challenges with a partner, family member, or friend, there is always hope for positive change. Through therapy, we can explore communication styles, attachment patterns, and relational dynamics, empowering you to cultivate healthier, more satisfying connections in your life.
Are you longing for deeper, more fulfilling relationships but finding yourself stuck in patterns of conflict or disconnection? Loneliness and relationship challenges can weigh heavily on your heart, leaving you feeling isolated and misunderstood. Whether you're navigating challenges with a partner, family member, or friend, there is always hope for positive change. Through therapy, we can explore communication styles, attachment patterns, and relational dynamics, empowering you to cultivate healthier, more satisfying connections in your life.
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We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, parents, adult individuals, and couples. My goal is to help you, your child, or your family feel better equipped and empowered to cope with life stressors. Many individuals have experienced challenges or traumatic events, you are not alone. Whether you wish to become a happier person, to feel less anxious, more confident, have better relationships, stop an unhealthy habit, or to simply understand yourself better, I can help you achieve this.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, parents, adult individuals, and couples. My goal is to help you, your child, or your family feel better equipped and empowered to cope with life stressors. Many individuals have experienced challenges or traumatic events, you are not alone. Whether you wish to become a happier person, to feel less anxious, more confident, have better relationships, stop an unhealthy habit, or to simply understand yourself better, I can help you achieve this.
I believe that childhood experiences have a deep impact on relationships and perspectives. In order to thrive wholly, we have to get to the heart of the matter. I create a warm environment in order for you to change thought process, rebuild your relationships, and treat depression and anxiety that has rooted from past trauma. I have included virtual sessions for individuals who may not be able to attend office visits.
I believe that childhood experiences have a deep impact on relationships and perspectives. In order to thrive wholly, we have to get to the heart of the matter. I create a warm environment in order for you to change thought process, rebuild your relationships, and treat depression and anxiety that has rooted from past trauma. I have included virtual sessions for individuals who may not be able to attend office visits.
Guadalupe Avitia
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cerritos, CA 90703
If you're feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, know that you don't have to face them alone. I offer a compassionate, safe space where your thoughts and feelings are welcomed and respected. Together, we can explore your experiences, unravel the complexities of your emotions, and work towards the goals that matter most to you. Whether you're navigating relationship issues, grappling with anxiety or depression, or seeking to heal from trauma, my approach is tailored to meet you where you are.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, know that you don't have to face them alone. I offer a compassionate, safe space where your thoughts and feelings are welcomed and respected. Together, we can explore your experiences, unravel the complexities of your emotions, and work towards the goals that matter most to you. Whether you're navigating relationship issues, grappling with anxiety or depression, or seeking to heal from trauma, my approach is tailored to meet you where you are.
My name is Vivian E. Johnson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I predominately utilize the psychodynamic approach. I work with individuals, families, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, and trauma. I help clients recognize their recurring unhelpful thought, emotional and behavioral patterns, and the defense mechanisms they've developed to avoid distress and cope with stress. This insight may allow them to begin changing those patterns and develop more helpful and healthier ways to cope with life stressors.
My name is Vivian E. Johnson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I predominately utilize the psychodynamic approach. I work with individuals, families, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, and trauma. I help clients recognize their recurring unhelpful thought, emotional and behavioral patterns, and the defense mechanisms they've developed to avoid distress and cope with stress. This insight may allow them to begin changing those patterns and develop more helpful and healthier ways to cope with life stressors.
Hi, my name is Sheryl Torres. I'm a LCSW and I have a calling as a therapist to help those in need. The client-therapist connection is a key component of a client's success in therapy. I focus on helping clients heal from traumas and reduce their any anxious and depressive symptoms. I specialize in working with Individuals (teens and adults). I enjoy working with these individuals and also encourage families to partake in sessions as needed to ensure continuity of care in the home.
Hi, my name is Sheryl Torres. I'm a LCSW and I have a calling as a therapist to help those in need. The client-therapist connection is a key component of a client's success in therapy. I focus on helping clients heal from traumas and reduce their any anxious and depressive symptoms. I specialize in working with Individuals (teens and adults). I enjoy working with these individuals and also encourage families to partake in sessions as needed to ensure continuity of care in the home.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety and both short and long term depression whether it is your first-time experiencing depression or you have struggled with it all your life, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in setting realistic, achievable goals then building on the success of having reached them. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety and both short and long term depression whether it is your first-time experiencing depression or you have struggled with it all your life, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in setting realistic, achievable goals then building on the success of having reached them. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Welcome! My name is Claudia Goedde, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, who enjoys supporting people through their life transitions, relationship challenges, and post traumatic growth. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and strength based. I support women of all ages, from teens and young adults to more mature life stages. I treat anxiety disorders and mood disorders, post traumatic growth, stressful life transitions, pre and perimenopausal challenges, and relationship concerns.
Welcome! My name is Claudia Goedde, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, who enjoys supporting people through their life transitions, relationship challenges, and post traumatic growth. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and strength based. I support women of all ages, from teens and young adults to more mature life stages. I treat anxiety disorders and mood disorders, post traumatic growth, stressful life transitions, pre and perimenopausal challenges, and relationship concerns.
My passion for mental health stems from my recovery story. I fell in love with the people and organizations that helped me. And, when I starting helping others on the path of personal growth, I knew what I was put on this planet to do. So, I got out of the job I hated to pursue a Master's Degree in Social Work at USC. My approach to psychotherapy focuses on learning about the journey my clients have experienced. Followed by a solution-focused orientation that encourages forward progress and goal achievement. I believe that with love, support, and honesty anything is possible.
My passion for mental health stems from my recovery story. I fell in love with the people and organizations that helped me. And, when I starting helping others on the path of personal growth, I knew what I was put on this planet to do. So, I got out of the job I hated to pursue a Master's Degree in Social Work at USC. My approach to psychotherapy focuses on learning about the journey my clients have experienced. Followed by a solution-focused orientation that encourages forward progress and goal achievement. I believe that with love, support, and honesty anything is possible.
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How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.