In Person Therapists in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
I'm not perfect but I do practice what I preach. I'm here because I found it difficult to find the help I needed and I hope my presence makes it easier for those in need now. I'm not here to judge you or tell you what to do. I am here to help you understand yourself so you can choose to take action on improving the quality of your life.
I'm not perfect but I do practice what I preach. I'm here because I found it difficult to find the help I needed and I hope my presence makes it easier for those in need now. I'm not here to judge you or tell you what to do. I am here to help you understand yourself so you can choose to take action on improving the quality of your life.
My name is Krysta Alarcon, LCSW 121989 I have learned to integrate effective communication and my clinical knowledge as an effective provider and leader to clients and overcome barriers related to behavioral health. I use my critical thinking skills to use when providing leadership and person-centered approach to services to individuals. My passion lies beyond mental health more towards overall well-being and becoming the best version of us in hopes of creating a brighter future.
My name is Krysta Alarcon, LCSW 121989 I have learned to integrate effective communication and my clinical knowledge as an effective provider and leader to clients and overcome barriers related to behavioral health. I use my critical thinking skills to use when providing leadership and person-centered approach to services to individuals. My passion lies beyond mental health more towards overall well-being and becoming the best version of us in hopes of creating a brighter future.
Lora Uglesic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Hello & thank you for taking the time to consider me for your mental health needs. I provide psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, children, & families. My core belief is that the foundation to successful treatment is the creation of a safe & trusting environment where therapist & client work collaboratively to address treatment goals. The development of a strong therapeutic relationship becomes the cornerstone to lasting & meaningful change. I strive to create holistic treatment plan tailored to each individual using an eclectic integrative approach, by blending different theories & techniques to address presenting symptoms.
Hello & thank you for taking the time to consider me for your mental health needs. I provide psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, children, & families. My core belief is that the foundation to successful treatment is the creation of a safe & trusting environment where therapist & client work collaboratively to address treatment goals. The development of a strong therapeutic relationship becomes the cornerstone to lasting & meaningful change. I strive to create holistic treatment plan tailored to each individual using an eclectic integrative approach, by blending different theories & techniques to address presenting symptoms.
Counseling Adults, Children & Couples
Psychologist, PsyD, MAMFCT, CHYP
Verified Verified
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Some Adults, Teens and Children in our community face issues of stress, fear of underachieving, depression, body-image concerns, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia or over-eating), relationship traumas (affairs, divorce, abuse, child custody battles), addictions. Other adults face unsettling retirement, empty nest syndrome, elder care concerns, serious illnesses, definite anxiety and feelings of meaninglessness. Couples become estranged: lacking in communication, connection and emotional or sexual intimacy. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Marriage, Family & Child Therapist and Counselor for over 30 years, Dr. Carol Francis uses multiple researched tools helping individuals, couples, and families create satisfaction and well-being.
Some Adults, Teens and Children in our community face issues of stress, fear of underachieving, depression, body-image concerns, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia or over-eating), relationship traumas (affairs, divorce, abuse, child custody battles), addictions. Other adults face unsettling retirement, empty nest syndrome, elder care concerns, serious illnesses, definite anxiety and feelings of meaninglessness. Couples become estranged: lacking in communication, connection and emotional or sexual intimacy. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Marriage, Family & Child Therapist and Counselor for over 30 years, Dr. Carol Francis uses multiple researched tools helping individuals, couples, and families create satisfaction and well-being.
Michelle Tangeman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCBA
Verified Verified
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
I am currently accepting clients who are seeking a therapist that: 1. Offers education and intervention support for parents with anxious, ADHD, or autistic children. 2. Assists mothers in the early postpartum period grappling with symptoms of anxiety and depression. With a unique specialization in working with children and families, I provide tailored support, helping you harness your strengths and equipping you with the necessary tools to flourish.
I am currently accepting clients who are seeking a therapist that: 1. Offers education and intervention support for parents with anxious, ADHD, or autistic children. 2. Assists mothers in the early postpartum period grappling with symptoms of anxiety and depression. With a unique specialization in working with children and families, I provide tailored support, helping you harness your strengths and equipping you with the necessary tools to flourish.
Ginette G. Walker, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). In talking with people, I go by Gina. I offer psychotherapy in English and/or Spanish via telehealth. My approach to treatment is client-centered and depends on clients’ needs and circumstances. Much of my experience is in helping clients engage in processes of post-traumatic and intergenerational growth. My approach to therapy is cross-culturally and developmentally informed and responsive. I am currently focusing on bringing in the perspectives and tools of Positive Psychology.
Ginette G. Walker, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). In talking with people, I go by Gina. I offer psychotherapy in English and/or Spanish via telehealth. My approach to treatment is client-centered and depends on clients’ needs and circumstances. Much of my experience is in helping clients engage in processes of post-traumatic and intergenerational growth. My approach to therapy is cross-culturally and developmentally informed and responsive. I am currently focusing on bringing in the perspectives and tools of Positive Psychology.
Corina Gheorghiu
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DDS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Are you tired of the struggle to create and maintain fulfilling relationships within yourself and with others? Do you feel different after the pandemic? Through anxiety & energy management, individual psychotherapy and inter-generational life coaching & parenting, focused on a highly tailored approach of integrating mind and heart, body and soul, you will get to the root of your problems and become confident in your ability to change and heal. You can acquire peace, even in the midst of turmoil. You can start to fulfill the innate desire for love in all your relationships, with your self and others, with the world and its Creator.
Are you tired of the struggle to create and maintain fulfilling relationships within yourself and with others? Do you feel different after the pandemic? Through anxiety & energy management, individual psychotherapy and inter-generational life coaching & parenting, focused on a highly tailored approach of integrating mind and heart, body and soul, you will get to the root of your problems and become confident in your ability to change and heal. You can acquire peace, even in the midst of turmoil. You can start to fulfill the innate desire for love in all your relationships, with your self and others, with the world and its Creator.
Meg Ichikawa Chang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
When times are tough, a little professional help to sort things out can be beneficial. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to freely express your thoughts and feelings. With me gently supporting and guiding you through, you will gain insight into how your past experiences have shaped the way you think and respond to life situations. We will identify thought patterns that no longer work for you, explore brand new perspectives and practice positive coping skills. Through my gentle and compassionate guidance, you will equip yourself with successful coping skills that will help you throughout your entire life journey.
When times are tough, a little professional help to sort things out can be beneficial. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to freely express your thoughts and feelings. With me gently supporting and guiding you through, you will gain insight into how your past experiences have shaped the way you think and respond to life situations. We will identify thought patterns that no longer work for you, explore brand new perspectives and practice positive coping skills. Through my gentle and compassionate guidance, you will equip yourself with successful coping skills that will help you throughout your entire life journey.
Ann Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
I am a Board Certified psychotherapist. Many clients simply need help in handling a family or personal crisis, or guidance through a transitional period in their lives. I encourage goal setting, specific objectives, strategies and time frames. I also have extensive experience responding to the needs of women, men and couples who are having difficulty juggling family, finances, work stress and intimate relationships.
I am a Board Certified psychotherapist. Many clients simply need help in handling a family or personal crisis, or guidance through a transitional period in their lives. I encourage goal setting, specific objectives, strategies and time frames. I also have extensive experience responding to the needs of women, men and couples who are having difficulty juggling family, finances, work stress and intimate relationships.
Callie Meyer-Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
The decision to start seeing a therapist often comes after months, or even years, of emotional struggle. You may feel like you should be able to handle this on your own or you may be losing hope that things can get better at all. It takes courage, hope, and determination to reach out for help. This is why, as a therapist, I work hard from day one to make you feel comfortable, accepted, and heard. I want you to know that you are not alone and that I can help you get through this. My goal at the end of therapy is always for my clients to feel whole and healthy and deeply connected to the people around them.
The decision to start seeing a therapist often comes after months, or even years, of emotional struggle. You may feel like you should be able to handle this on your own or you may be losing hope that things can get better at all. It takes courage, hope, and determination to reach out for help. This is why, as a therapist, I work hard from day one to make you feel comfortable, accepted, and heard. I want you to know that you are not alone and that I can help you get through this. My goal at the end of therapy is always for my clients to feel whole and healthy and deeply connected to the people around them.
Christy Israel
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Hello! My name is Christy Israel, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor. I am a person-centered therapist. I believe, as psychologist, Carl Rogers stated, "that each individual has within him or herself vast resources for self-understanding, for altering his or her self-concept, attitudes, and self-directed behavior." I take great joy in partnering with my clients, eliciting their strengths, in order for them to heal, grow, achieve their goals, and live the life of their dreams. I really love to match people with the most appropriate form of therapy for them.
Hello! My name is Christy Israel, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor. I am a person-centered therapist. I believe, as psychologist, Carl Rogers stated, "that each individual has within him or herself vast resources for self-understanding, for altering his or her self-concept, attitudes, and self-directed behavior." I take great joy in partnering with my clients, eliciting their strengths, in order for them to heal, grow, achieve their goals, and live the life of their dreams. I really love to match people with the most appropriate form of therapy for them.
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My name is Mirna Johnson. I am a Mexican American, Army Veteran and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). I have experience helping individuals and families navigate difficult times. My unique background and cultural sensitivity allow me to connect with clients on a deeper level. I am passionate about empowering people to find healing and restoration in their relationships. Empowering individuals couples and families to foster healthy relationships, overcome challenges, and cultivate resilience.
My name is Mirna Johnson. I am a Mexican American, Army Veteran and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). I have experience helping individuals and families navigate difficult times. My unique background and cultural sensitivity allow me to connect with clients on a deeper level. I am passionate about empowering people to find healing and restoration in their relationships. Empowering individuals couples and families to foster healthy relationships, overcome challenges, and cultivate resilience.
Lorraine Ramirez Becker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
I am passionate about working with teens, young adults, and individuals who need a supportive space as they navigate the challenges in life, work, and relationships. I bring a compassionate perspective to healing that honors the mind and body connection. I work collaboratively with my clients to create a path toward healing that is unique to your needs. I am devoted to holding a safe space for your experience where we can explore and process old narratives and behavior patterns that are no longer working and create new meaning that will move your life forward.
I am passionate about working with teens, young adults, and individuals who need a supportive space as they navigate the challenges in life, work, and relationships. I bring a compassionate perspective to healing that honors the mind and body connection. I work collaboratively with my clients to create a path toward healing that is unique to your needs. I am devoted to holding a safe space for your experience where we can explore and process old narratives and behavior patterns that are no longer working and create new meaning that will move your life forward.
Jennifer Seidner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Sessions can focus on navigating through stressful times, shedding past patterns, looking for growth opportunities or searching for a more balanced life. My areas of focus are trauma, anxiety, grief, behavioral issues, anger management, social skills, self-esteem, family dynamics, personal growth, high-stress environments, adoption & medical patient/caregiver support. Let's develop the skills needed to build confidence, improve communication skills, dive deep into bringing out your identity and feel in control of your emotions, create coping skills to build better habits, battle procrastination & have more fulfillment in life.
Sessions can focus on navigating through stressful times, shedding past patterns, looking for growth opportunities or searching for a more balanced life. My areas of focus are trauma, anxiety, grief, behavioral issues, anger management, social skills, self-esteem, family dynamics, personal growth, high-stress environments, adoption & medical patient/caregiver support. Let's develop the skills needed to build confidence, improve communication skills, dive deep into bringing out your identity and feel in control of your emotions, create coping skills to build better habits, battle procrastination & have more fulfillment in life.
My name is Janine Ochoa, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have worked with adolescents in foster care, as well as currently working with adults in substance counseling, anxiety, depression, and PTSD, just to name a few. I have used many approaches, however, have enhanced my skills in cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based therapy, to assist my clients in learning coping skills and enhancing their own self-determination. I have seen how the approach I utilize has helped adolescents and adults who have been enduring challenges with belonging and self-acceptance.
My name is Janine Ochoa, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have worked with adolescents in foster care, as well as currently working with adults in substance counseling, anxiety, depression, and PTSD, just to name a few. I have used many approaches, however, have enhanced my skills in cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based therapy, to assist my clients in learning coping skills and enhancing their own self-determination. I have seen how the approach I utilize has helped adolescents and adults who have been enduring challenges with belonging and self-acceptance.
Relief from anxiety, depression, fears or angers gives you room to live your life fully. Self-improvement (your mind, body, self-esteem, capacity for satisfying/exciting relationships and powerful career advances) can move you leaps and bounds toward a richer, lively life. Eliminating habits (smoking, over-eating, lack of exercise, substances, etc) frees you to be you. Creating new paths after divorce, death, traumatic disruptions, leads toward a self-directed future. Through many different therapeutic approaches--well researched and tested-- you can attain your goals & dreams for your fuller, peaceful life. www.drcarolfrancis.com or call 310-543-1824.
Relief from anxiety, depression, fears or angers gives you room to live your life fully. Self-improvement (your mind, body, self-esteem, capacity for satisfying/exciting relationships and powerful career advances) can move you leaps and bounds toward a richer, lively life. Eliminating habits (smoking, over-eating, lack of exercise, substances, etc) frees you to be you. Creating new paths after divorce, death, traumatic disruptions, leads toward a self-directed future. Through many different therapeutic approaches--well researched and tested-- you can attain your goals & dreams for your fuller, peaceful life. www.drcarolfrancis.com or call 310-543-1824.
Have you ever thought to yourself, "How did I get here? This isn't the life I imagined for myself but I'm not sure how to change it."? Hi, my name is Lynn Forman and I am a licensed psychotherapist with PATH. My goal is to assist you in navigating the current challenges you are experiencing in life and to help guide you to where you want to be. I have been licensed and practicing since 2007, working with adults, older adults and teens in both outpatient and forensic settings. I have a BA in developmental psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I obtained an MA in counseling psychology from Chapman University
Have you ever thought to yourself, "How did I get here? This isn't the life I imagined for myself but I'm not sure how to change it."? Hi, my name is Lynn Forman and I am a licensed psychotherapist with PATH. My goal is to assist you in navigating the current challenges you are experiencing in life and to help guide you to where you want to be. I have been licensed and practicing since 2007, working with adults, older adults and teens in both outpatient and forensic settings. I have a BA in developmental psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I obtained an MA in counseling psychology from Chapman University
Tabitha Winesberry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90732
You may want to work on relationship issues, boost self-esteem, find freedom from being "stuck", or simply want someone to join the process of understanding yourself better. Whatever might bring you into therapy, the clinical approaches I use are strength-based (focusing on your strengths) and are proven to be effective for both short and long-term therapy. I believe starting with a clear understanding of a client's past experiences, current issues, and therapist and client working together in a safe environment are key ingredients for therapeutic progress.
You may want to work on relationship issues, boost self-esteem, find freedom from being "stuck", or simply want someone to join the process of understanding yourself better. Whatever might bring you into therapy, the clinical approaches I use are strength-based (focusing on your strengths) and are proven to be effective for both short and long-term therapy. I believe starting with a clear understanding of a client's past experiences, current issues, and therapist and client working together in a safe environment are key ingredients for therapeutic progress.
Veronica Togual
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
My name is Veronica Togual, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pasadena, California. I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults specializing in anxiety, stress, and mood disorders, using a mix of modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem-Solving, and Motivation Interviewing. My approach to treatment varies with each client’s individual needs. I work collaboratively with clients using a strength-based approach and person-centered approach to identify their needs and goals for therapy.
My name is Veronica Togual, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pasadena, California. I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults specializing in anxiety, stress, and mood disorders, using a mix of modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem-Solving, and Motivation Interviewing. My approach to treatment varies with each client’s individual needs. I work collaboratively with clients using a strength-based approach and person-centered approach to identify their needs and goals for therapy.
Archelena McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
My name is Archelena McDonald (the preferred name is Dee Dee), and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and serving clients statewide via telehealth. I currently work with adults and specialize in providing treatment for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychosis, grief and loss, PTSD, and couples/family counseling. Therapy is never a "one size fits all," so I try to partner with my client to help identify desired areas of growth.
My name is Archelena McDonald (the preferred name is Dee Dee), and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and serving clients statewide via telehealth. I currently work with adults and specialize in providing treatment for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychosis, grief and loss, PTSD, and couples/family counseling. Therapy is never a "one size fits all," so I try to partner with my client to help identify desired areas of growth.
