Art Therapy in Pomona, CA

My name is Elena Manucharyan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Fresno, California and work with clients via telehealth. I have experience working with adolescents and foster youth with high needs and specialize in anxiety, trauma, stress, and depressive disorders, using Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client Centered Therapy to help my clients process their life events and progress forward. I have found that my approach and style is a good fit for youth and adults who may be dealing with challenges of life and social pressures or have experienced criticism or disapproval for choices made.

Youtherapy Psychological Services was established to assist children, adolescents, parents, and families, in their efforts to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives. Many families encounter difficult times such as the loss of a loved one, divorce or blended family, academic struggles, mood or anxiety issues, low self-esteem, or interpersonal conflict. We are committed to helping kids and their families navigate these challenges utilizing strategies that are unique and specific to their needs. Parent involvement is crucial to the success of a child's emotional well-being and therefore we provide parent coaching as needed.

Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 12 years of experience. I understand that each person seeks therapy for their own unique challenges; therefore, therapy should not be a one-size-fits-all approach. My therapy orientation is an eclectic one. I am well-versed in Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, Attachment Theories, and Art Therapy. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Play Therapy. I am certified in EMDR.

Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations and therapy to children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, group, and family sessions including yoga, mindfulness sessions, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma informed therapy and our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services and our social justice team is committed to seeing you thrive in the community.

Whether you are taking your first steps towards healing, seeking a new therapist, or needing solutions to improve difficult areas in your life, I am honored to support you on your healing and growth journey. As a therapist, I will be here to help you discover your own truths, needs, and a unique path toward a new way of being.

Erica Barrales has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2014. I am trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and CSEC. I utilize an eclectic approach in therapy.

My name is Cait Fournier, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals across California via telehealth. I work with individuals and specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use and co-occurring disorders, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to manage through the goods and bads of daily life. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, from young adults to seniors. Mental health is a life long condition, just like our physical health, and at various times in our lives, we need support for different issues.

Hi! My name is Pooja and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My focus lies in helping people understand themselves better and leading them to better health. In my practice I’ve had the privilege to help children, individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds seeking help with a variety of issues such as: day-to-day stress and burnout, mood and anxiety-related concerns, relationship difficulties, complex trauma, behavioral concerns, and life transitions. My commitment involves helping people develop effective coping skills, enhance emotional intelligence, and help build healthier relationships.

Hello! So happy you're looking for someone to help guide you. My clients describe me as very easy going and a great listener that uses empathy and compassion and matches them on their level. I focus on helping people find solutions to what's bothering them through collaboration and client centered techniques. I tend to use CBT, DBT, Narrative and Solution Focused approaches to help people achieve their goals and tailor my techniques towards what my client needs because everyone is different.

Counseling for individuals of all ages, couples and families. As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I am very committed to my clients, and create a safe and caring space for people of all ages and walks of life, no matter what difficulties that they may be facing. I use multiple theoretical models and tailor treatment to each individual in order to empower my clients to explore and confront lifes' challenges. My style is warm, collaborative, direct and honest in approach. I support my clients in discovering the best version of themselves and in creating the possibility of a more meaningful and fulfilling life experience.

You would like to improve your relationship with your partner by learning to communicate more assertively, improve intimacy and satisfaction in your relationship. Or you would like to improve your relationship with your relative, friend or child and need guidance to build that relationship. With 20 years of experience counseling couples, singles and families we can work together to meet your goals. Being trained in Gottman Method Level I & II for marriage counseling, evidence based treatments that include Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focus therapy you will learn better ways of communicating, manage conflict and emotions better.

Hi there, I'm Katherine! Everyone has the capacity to change what's not working. My goal is to help you get to know all parts of yourself and understand that you are already in possession of a vast amount of resources for self-understanding, acceptance, and change. By showing appreciation for all parts of yourself, while focusing on your strengths and potentials, we will work to increase balance and well-being in your life. My approach is dynamic, collaborative, and eclectic, blending experiential methods with traditional talk therapy in order to design the most beneficial strategy for each individual.

Life is already quite difficult without that added everyday stressors that we encounter along the way. It can make us feel alone, defeated, hopeless, scared, and worried about our futures and our loved ones. When someone feels this way, it's hard to reach out for support. Maybe it's because we don't want to feel like being a burden to others, or because we don't want people to know our personal struggles. In reality, our life struggles are much more commonly shared than we actually realize. Most of us just want to be content in life. You are not alone! I understand, and together we will get you where you want to be in life.

Hi! My name is Elisabeth and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I believe that my job as a therapist is to create a space of safety, comfort, and acceptance. Each person is different which means I will use the approach best fit for your needs as we collaborate on reaching your goals in therapy. While I have experience with most types of clients and backgrounds, I find myself most often working with teens, folks in leadership positions, in the helping professions, and those who have experienced spiritual abuse or religious trauma.

Hello, my name is, Jana Gottfried, and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I am passionate about helping people work through issues around anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and life challenges. I work with people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, issues of grief, life transitions, and issues around chronic illnesses. My therapeutic approach is with cognitive behavioral therapy because CBT gives you concrete tools to gain more control over your emotions and work through issues. I also use mindfulness, creative visualization exercises, to learn how to trust your own intuition and emotions.

Dear friend, I believe that with the right tools, you have the ability and resilience to prosper in life. Together, we can focus on you as a whole person; your strengths, aspirations and daily struggles, and as we work through these you can open doors to new possibilities and solutions. Most importantly, you and I can approach each meeting with mutual respect of culture, knowledge and experience. Based on your beliefs and what you value as an individual and as part of a family and a society, we can mold our interactions towards the therapeutic modalities that best suit you.

Bernadette Gurney is a Spanish-bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who received her Bachelor's in Clinical Psychology from Mount. St. Mary’s University, and her Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Family Therapy at Pepperdine University. Bernadette has worked with unaccompanied minors in shelters, families in the DCFS system, and children, adolescents, and families who have experienced deep and painful trauma in their lives. Bernadette has a great deal of experience, focusing on trauma, depression, anxiety, and mindfulness.