In Person Therapists in Porter Ranch, CA

We all want to live our best life possible with joy and vitality. Sometimes physical, emotional, psychological, or other limitations make it challenging to do so. Recovering from the setbacks and losses of the coronavirus pandemic has been difficult for some people facing the ongoing impact of long Covid or the grief of losing loved ones. The hostile political climate and wars around the world create even greater unrest, anxiety, and a lack of safety. You want to get back on track and need a partner to walk with you through this. It isn’t too late. I trust that we will get through whatever you are facing together. You are not alone.

Hi there, I'm Afsaneh. My name is Afsaneh Matloob and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSYD) based in Los Angeles, California. Currently, I am working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in treating depression, anxiety, stress management, and issues regarding infertility, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help my clients make improvements and start feeling better.

I authored the book, "Attachment-Based Strategies to Improve Self-Esteem..." in 2013. I am here for you and your family to achieve positive results and feel better quickly so that you can continue to have the relationships in your life that you desire and also need.

You have taken the first step in your healing process which is awareness that you want to make a change in your life. Because only YOU have the power to create the life that feels peaceful, rewarding and meaningful to you. I applaud you for your courage to seek help. It is a privilege for me to work with you and to guide you in your journey. In 25+ years of my practice, I have experienced some of the most powerful changes that take place in the psychotherapeutic process. I believe everyone has the inner capacity to better themselves.

I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My expertise is working with children, adolescents, adults and families. My focus as a therapist is to empower my clients to feel in control of their lives and have self-confidence to make positive life changes. I work collaboratively with my clients in creating goals and helping guide them with kindness and compassion. Working with families my goal is to improve communication and foster healthy relationships within the family system.

You’ve done everything you know to do to help yourself and nothing is working anymore. You’re stuck in repeating patterns and feel like you’re not moving forward. I want you to know you don’t have to keep living this way! Working with me, you will discover a new way to restore yourself in mind, body and spirit.

Do you struggle with persistent anxiety or self-doubt that affects your ability to enjoy daily life and maintain meaningful relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands of parenting, juggling work responsibilities, or navigating challenging relationships? Are you exhausted by the pressure to live up to unrealistic standards, whether they're set by others or by yourself? Do you wonder if life could feel less chaotic and more fulfilling, but find yourself unsure of where to begin? Now more than ever, people are grappling with these challenges and feeling uncertain about finding peace and balance in their lives.

Currently accepting clients. I am a Latinx, Spanish speaking, and inclusive Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience working alongside individuals who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, relational challenges, stress, low-self esteem, intense emotions, and/or numbing patterns as a result of trauma, family dynamics, planned or unplanned pregnancies, parenting dissatisfaction, life changes, lifestyle patterns, or maybe you don’t know what it is or why, but you find it difficult to be in agency and live in authenticity.

If today is the day you decide "excuses only sound good to those who make them", and you just can't make them anymore; then today is the day to make big changes and I am here to help you! As a Certified Professional Life Coach, I work with clients who will dig deep and work through the underlining issues that have held them back. We will explore possibilities clearing any obstacles you may struggle with changing your "Impossible" to "Possible". I am experienced, thoughtful, patient and insightful. I can help you overcome your challenges keeping you focused and motivated.

Navigating life's hurdles can sometimes seem like an uphill battle, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. Eventually, it can start to feel difficult to imagine things ever changing. If you find yourself in this place of uncertainty, know that you're not alone. Facing challenges like these doesn't mean you're flawed; it means you're human, and you shouldn't have be alone in this journey.

I specialize in helping families heal their issues and relationships. I also work with teenage clients who are experiencing anxiety and need coping strategies. I listen carefully to my clients to understand what they are saying, not only on a conscious level, but on a subconscious level. In that way, I get a deeper understanding of what they actually want and what they need, and why.

Creating a rich and meaningful life in the 21st century is more complicated now than ever. Sometimes, personal, work, and family responsibilities are difficult to manage in spite of our best intentions. Stress takes its toll on individuals, couples, and families. Mental and physical health deteriorates, relationships suffer or fall apart, and dreams, once vibrant and alive, fade like an aged photograph. Yet, even an old photograph holds memories of previous dreams, however dim, and can provide the impetus for a hopeful future. I can help you create your future by resolving the past and living in the present.

(Services in Spanish available if needed) Processing difficult experiences with an empathic and informed therapist can make the process less difficult and can help diminish the impact symptoms are having on your every day life. My goal is to help you identify current challenges, learn new ways of coping, engaging and interacting, and empower you to make meaningful changes. Using evidenced-based approaches, I provide quality care, meet clients where they are at and tailor treatment plans to your current needs. I will promote a safe space where you can share your emotions and not feel judged when discussing your vulnerabilities.

Having a safe place and a compassionate person with whom to share our struggles, concerns and hopes can help enormously to heal, find relief, and create more joy and satisfaction in our lives. I provide professional, high quality therapy, counseling and coaching, and I am dedicated to serving the needs of my clients. Offices in Porter Ranch, and Santa Clarita.

Life's everyday problems can cause stress,anxiety, confusion and a feeling of hopelessness and similar conditions increasingly lead to physical and emotional disorders that often lead to difficulties in relating to others and even to oneself. I am a multicultural licensed psychotherapist and a strong advocate for psychological and social human services, working with adolescent, adult and families. For more than tweleve years I have been helping people face their most difficult challenges with insight, compassion and understanding. I help clients reach greater potential, improve their relationships, heal from past hurts and deal with current life issues.

My name is Ken Goodman and I am passionate about helping adults, teens, and children conquer their anxiety, OCD, fears, phobias, panic attacks, compulsions, worry, trauma, and depression. In my 30 plus years working with patients, I have been a part of the most amazing transformations. Check out the success stories at KenGoodmanTherapy.com as well as the free self-help audios, articles, webinars, and videos. Don't put off getting help. You can get better. There's no reason to suffer.

Even the strongest people need help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. You may have noticed that you have been experiencing problems sleeping, problems in your relationships or problems functioning at work. Everyone has hurdles to overcome that sometimes include being weighed down by self-doubt, shame, worry, loneliness and only seeing what you did wrong. You may ask yourself “how can I continue like this”, well you don’t have to. It is possible to change and love your life.

As a therapist I have a longstanding interest in helping clients heal their psychological issues against the background of their faith orientation. I graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary where integration of faith and psychology is primary and I continue to read a diverse number of classics in spiritual and theological literature. I am an Oblate at St. Andrew's Abbey a Catholic Benedictine Monastery. I have experience with clients from protestant, orthodox, Jewish, Christian and Roman Catholic denominations. I am familiar with issues facing pastors priests and religious. I also run a spiritual growth group on Tuesday nights.

In counseling, I will listen and support you throughout the depths of your personal winter and will help you find the invincible summer that lies within. There are times in life when we all struggle, but working together we can turn your struggles into transition points for personal growth. My approach is eclectic and always designed to meet my client's individual needs.