Emotionally Focused Therapists in Oxnard, CA
I have training in emotionally focused therapy which is I use to assist couples and individuals understand how their early childhood attachments might be affecting they way they communicate, not only with their romantic partner, but in all areas of their lives.
Many people go to therapy because they want better. That is my main objective for all my clients no matter what their present situation might be. Whether this involves your relationship, your anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, addictions or gender difficulties, counseling can provide a virtual road map towards your better, or maybe even, best version of yourself. In taking the time to search this site, you've already taken the first step towards that very outcome. I provide a safe, comfortable, confidential environment in which I assist my clients work towards the goal of better, stronger, and of course, healthier.
I have training in emotionally focused therapy which is I use to assist couples and individuals understand how their early childhood attachments might be affecting they way they communicate, not only with their romantic partner, but in all areas of their lives.
Many people go to therapy because they want better. That is my main objective for all my clients no matter what their present situation might be. Whether this involves your relationship, your anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, addictions or gender difficulties, counseling can provide a virtual road map towards your better, or maybe even, best version of yourself. In taking the time to search this site, you've already taken the first step towards that very outcome. I provide a safe, comfortable, confidential environment in which I assist my clients work towards the goal of better, stronger, and of course, healthier.
Hi there, I’m Nydia! I focus on working with adult women struggling with anxiety and relationship distress. I use a compassionate approach providing a safe space where clients can experience the healing powers of grace, empathy, and validation. I believe all behavior makes sense in the larger context of emotions and attachment needs. My approach uses a combination of Emotionally Focused Therapy and Attachment Theory to understand the unmet needs our emotions try to communicate, identify relational patterns we get stuck in, and then use this information to empower clients to find new ways to get previously unmet need satisfied.
Hi there, I’m Nydia! I focus on working with adult women struggling with anxiety and relationship distress. I use a compassionate approach providing a safe space where clients can experience the healing powers of grace, empathy, and validation. I believe all behavior makes sense in the larger context of emotions and attachment needs. My approach uses a combination of Emotionally Focused Therapy and Attachment Theory to understand the unmet needs our emotions try to communicate, identify relational patterns we get stuck in, and then use this information to empower clients to find new ways to get previously unmet need satisfied.
Miok Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oxnard, CA 93031 (Online Only)
In my practice, I often use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) in my practice.
I'm glad you're here. Navigating life, and especially relationships, can be challenging. In our rapidly changing world, filled with uncertainties and unknowns, it's easy to feel disconnected, hopeless, and stuck. It's natural to slip into a survival mindset, simply trying to make it through each day. However, self-understanding is the foundational step towards accessing the deeper aspects of yourself and fostering genuine connections. I'm here to provide a safe space where you are seen, heard, and cared for.
In my practice, I often use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) in my practice.
I'm glad you're here. Navigating life, and especially relationships, can be challenging. In our rapidly changing world, filled with uncertainties and unknowns, it's easy to feel disconnected, hopeless, and stuck. It's natural to slip into a survival mindset, simply trying to make it through each day. However, self-understanding is the foundational step towards accessing the deeper aspects of yourself and fostering genuine connections. I'm here to provide a safe space where you are seen, heard, and cared for.
I work with clients to provide a compassionate client-centered focus, with practical tools to help change negative thinking patterns, and insights from Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy to foster healing, growth, and lasting change tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals.
Do you struggle with anxious thoughts, a challenging relationship, or experiences from the past that affect living an authentic, present life with those around you? Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted just getting through the day or have the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if life could somehow feel better? Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain, anxious or overwhelmed about setting healthy boundaries, managing stress, or navigating life transitions. Pushing these feelings and experiences to the side can lead to long term issues in your life and how you relate to those around you.
I work with clients to provide a compassionate client-centered focus, with practical tools to help change negative thinking patterns, and insights from Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy to foster healing, growth, and lasting change tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals.
Do you struggle with anxious thoughts, a challenging relationship, or experiences from the past that affect living an authentic, present life with those around you? Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted just getting through the day or have the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if life could somehow feel better? Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain, anxious or overwhelmed about setting healthy boundaries, managing stress, or navigating life transitions. Pushing these feelings and experiences to the side can lead to long term issues in your life and how you relate to those around you.
Erica Cardenas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxnard, CA 93033 (Online Only)
I also use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help my clients meet their goals.
I am a Latina, neurodivergent (ADHD) therapist who clients have described as friendly, upbeat, and honest. I love to work with neurodivergent young adults who are struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD. Clients who work with me tend to like joking in session, being challenged with compassion, and working collaboratively to work towards their goals. Together, we can identify your strengths, find ways to improve everyday life, and create a new understanding of what it means to have a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
I also use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help my clients meet their goals.
I am a Latina, neurodivergent (ADHD) therapist who clients have described as friendly, upbeat, and honest. I love to work with neurodivergent young adults who are struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD. Clients who work with me tend to like joking in session, being challenged with compassion, and working collaboratively to work towards their goals. Together, we can identify your strengths, find ways to improve everyday life, and create a new understanding of what it means to have a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
Dr. Alyx Rivera-MacTernan
Counselor, EdD, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Oxnard, CA 93035 (Online Only)
Hello. I am Dr. Alyx Rivera-MacTernan, the founder of Elemental Mental Health and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of California, Florida, Georgia and Texas. I have spent my career working to improve the mental health of patients and mental health services for members of my community. My passion is helping members of my community combat mental health issues and advocating for better mental health protections and care, especially for those who can not advocate for themselves.
Hello. I am Dr. Alyx Rivera-MacTernan, the founder of Elemental Mental Health and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of California, Florida, Georgia and Texas. I have spent my career working to improve the mental health of patients and mental health services for members of my community. My passion is helping members of my community combat mental health issues and advocating for better mental health protections and care, especially for those who can not advocate for themselves.
Hi, my name is Vivian Singleton, LMFT licensed in California. I approach therapy with potential clients from a client-centered approach, offering DBT, CBT couples counseling. I typically work with moderate to severe depressed clients, individuals experiencing psychosis impairments. In addition, working with couples struggling with communication, emotional intimacy, rupture in trust and intimacy. My approach is from a psychodynamic and humanistic and behavioral standpoint.
Hi, my name is Vivian Singleton, LMFT licensed in California. I approach therapy with potential clients from a client-centered approach, offering DBT, CBT couples counseling. I typically work with moderate to severe depressed clients, individuals experiencing psychosis impairments. In addition, working with couples struggling with communication, emotional intimacy, rupture in trust and intimacy. My approach is from a psychodynamic and humanistic and behavioral standpoint.
Hello and welcome, My name is Lisa Barker and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience working with diverse populations. I am licensed in both California and Nevada. My therapy style is warm, engaging and collaborative. I support my clients in feeling safe and comfortable so they may gain insight into the issues that are presenting.
Hello and welcome, My name is Lisa Barker and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience working with diverse populations. I am licensed in both California and Nevada. My therapy style is warm, engaging and collaborative. I support my clients in feeling safe and comfortable so they may gain insight into the issues that are presenting.
Telling someone that you barely know over the internet about your darkest secrets can be scary. However, the fact that you are reaching out and researching at this moment shows strength and courage. As someone who has gone through the process of seeking help from a professional therapist.
Telling someone that you barely know over the internet about your darkest secrets can be scary. However, the fact that you are reaching out and researching at this moment shows strength and courage. As someone who has gone through the process of seeking help from a professional therapist.
Anastasia Gorden
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oxnard, CA 93036 (Online Only)
With my clients I like to explore their narrative, struggles, and dreams, and with that I create a working relationship to help with self and relational healing. My clients can expect a compassionate and collaborative space to heal from past wounds, strengthen their emotional wellness, and improve their relationships for lasting meaningful change. Please visit my website to learn more about how we can work together.
With my clients I like to explore their narrative, struggles, and dreams, and with that I create a working relationship to help with self and relational healing. My clients can expect a compassionate and collaborative space to heal from past wounds, strengthen their emotional wellness, and improve their relationships for lasting meaningful change. Please visit my website to learn more about how we can work together.
Hi there, I'm Richard! I have been an LCSW since 1985 and have extensive clinical experience treating adults and the elderly. I enjoy helping others with depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, anger, PTSD, stress, relationship conflicts, and aging issues. For me, cognitive-behavioral therapy is the gold standard, but I use other modalities depending on the client's needs. I am a Navy veteran and often bring the military skills I learned into the therapeutic alliance. I view psychotherapy as a partnership: an honest and open collaboration between two people addressing areas of concern.
Hi there, I'm Richard! I have been an LCSW since 1985 and have extensive clinical experience treating adults and the elderly. I enjoy helping others with depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, anger, PTSD, stress, relationship conflicts, and aging issues. For me, cognitive-behavioral therapy is the gold standard, but I use other modalities depending on the client's needs. I am a Navy veteran and often bring the military skills I learned into the therapeutic alliance. I view psychotherapy as a partnership: an honest and open collaboration between two people addressing areas of concern.
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Hello! My name is Rafaela, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I work in a collaborative process with adults 25 years and older who are motivated to find their inner voice and know their highest selves. My clients may also want support in their relationships with peers and family of origin. I am here to meet you halfway. The unconscious processes that drive us can largely impact our day-to-day lives. In session, I also focus on how we can help you get to where you want to be. The unconscious processes that drive us can largely impact our day-to-day lives.
Hello! My name is Rafaela, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I work in a collaborative process with adults 25 years and older who are motivated to find their inner voice and know their highest selves. My clients may also want support in their relationships with peers and family of origin. I am here to meet you halfway. The unconscious processes that drive us can largely impact our day-to-day lives. In session, I also focus on how we can help you get to where you want to be. The unconscious processes that drive us can largely impact our day-to-day lives.
My name is Cindy Cothran and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 13358) based in the Central Coast of California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I presently work with older adolescents and all ages of adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and GLBTQ-related concerns. I utilize a variety of evidence-based approaches guided by the comfort level of the person I am working with. I find that I am comfortable working with many types of people and every age group. I enjoy working with the LGBTQIA community and I am polyamory and kink-affirming.
My name is Cindy Cothran and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 13358) based in the Central Coast of California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I presently work with older adolescents and all ages of adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and GLBTQ-related concerns. I utilize a variety of evidence-based approaches guided by the comfort level of the person I am working with. I find that I am comfortable working with many types of people and every age group. I enjoy working with the LGBTQIA community and I am polyamory and kink-affirming.
Morgan A Blackledge
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oxnard, CA 93035 (Online Only)
Morgan helps clients process trauma and find healing. With a background in fine arts, Morgan has a special focus on creative professionals. A lifelong meditator and committed LGBTQIA ally, Morgan integrates mindfulness into therapy in a way that’s accessible to everyone, regardless of spiritual orientation.
Morgan helps clients process trauma and find healing. With a background in fine arts, Morgan has a special focus on creative professionals. A lifelong meditator and committed LGBTQIA ally, Morgan integrates mindfulness into therapy in a way that’s accessible to everyone, regardless of spiritual orientation.
I strive to inspire richness and meaningfulness in life, greater than one has ever known before! With compassion, warmth, an attitude of mutual respect and genuine caring, I can guide you through challenging life transitions and personal awakenings. I have been a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and lecturer for more than 30 years. I have taught psychology classes in a local community college and have extensive experience in a broad scope of community settings which adds great depth to my professional practice and life experience. Join me in a journey of discovery. Find more information at www.BonnieRose.com
I strive to inspire richness and meaningfulness in life, greater than one has ever known before! With compassion, warmth, an attitude of mutual respect and genuine caring, I can guide you through challenging life transitions and personal awakenings. I have been a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and lecturer for more than 30 years. I have taught psychology classes in a local community college and have extensive experience in a broad scope of community settings which adds great depth to my professional practice and life experience. Join me in a journey of discovery. Find more information at www.BonnieRose.com
My approach to therapy is that this is a path to recovery that involves the mind, body, and soul. Therapy is not a one-stop shop; it is hard work. I will help you master a variety of techniques. One of my goals as your therapist is to have you feel in charge of how you respond and how you conduct your life. I help you do this by learning to become aware of your inner experience and learning to befriend what is going on inside of yourself. I truly believe that therapy is a collaborative process where you need to feel 100% comfortable with your therapist.
My approach to therapy is that this is a path to recovery that involves the mind, body, and soul. Therapy is not a one-stop shop; it is hard work. I will help you master a variety of techniques. One of my goals as your therapist is to have you feel in charge of how you respond and how you conduct your life. I help you do this by learning to become aware of your inner experience and learning to befriend what is going on inside of yourself. I truly believe that therapy is a collaborative process where you need to feel 100% comfortable with your therapist.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience. I am committed to the enhancement of self via both insight and information. Individual , couples, and families learn strategies for healthier relationships and self care.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience. I am committed to the enhancement of self via both insight and information. Individual , couples, and families learn strategies for healthier relationships and self care.
Lupita Kirklin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oxnard, CA 93030 (Online Only)
With 27+ years of experience as a seasoned therapist, I provide a "sauna for your feelings," a safe space and container for you to step away from your life to reflect, release and re-align. My goal is to facilitate the identification of difficult thoughts, feelings, and past experiences that prevent us from being comfortable with who we would like to be, what we want, and the kind of relationships that we want to have with others. I find that people who fully invest in themselves have the greatest rate of success.
With 27+ years of experience as a seasoned therapist, I provide a "sauna for your feelings," a safe space and container for you to step away from your life to reflect, release and re-align. My goal is to facilitate the identification of difficult thoughts, feelings, and past experiences that prevent us from being comfortable with who we would like to be, what we want, and the kind of relationships that we want to have with others. I find that people who fully invest in themselves have the greatest rate of success.
Bianca Cobarruvias
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxnard, CA 93036
Distress tolerance, emotion regulation, phases of life challenges and overall improvement of intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships, may be areas of concern that show up as depression, anxiety, stress related symptoms and/or in a spectrum of challenges that impact your ideal life. My role as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist is to assist you in gaining a better understanding of your struggles, to adapt and to reduce the impact you may experience while gaining empowerment, drive and confidence to accomplish your long-term goals.
Distress tolerance, emotion regulation, phases of life challenges and overall improvement of intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships, may be areas of concern that show up as depression, anxiety, stress related symptoms and/or in a spectrum of challenges that impact your ideal life. My role as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist is to assist you in gaining a better understanding of your struggles, to adapt and to reduce the impact you may experience while gaining empowerment, drive and confidence to accomplish your long-term goals.
Hello, I am Patricia Alice, LCSW and I have provided outpatient psychotherapy services for over 42 years. I am a generalist and now work exclusively with tele-health. Therefore, my experience is a unique blend of breadth and depth. I have worked with a very wide range of issues. Most seek help for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, past/current trauma, family issues, bipolar diagnosis, relationship problems, work and career issues, postpartum depression, parenting and grief/loss as well as life transition issues like retirement and/or aging.
Hello, I am Patricia Alice, LCSW and I have provided outpatient psychotherapy services for over 42 years. I am a generalist and now work exclusively with tele-health. Therefore, my experience is a unique blend of breadth and depth. I have worked with a very wide range of issues. Most seek help for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, past/current trauma, family issues, bipolar diagnosis, relationship problems, work and career issues, postpartum depression, parenting and grief/loss as well as life transition issues like retirement and/or aging.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.