Humanistic Therapists in Rancho Park, CA
Penelope Starr-Karlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Park, CA 90064
My passion for this work has led me to study, teach, and supervise Jungian, Relational Psychoanalytic, Attachment, and Humanistic theories.
If you are seeking help for a catastrophe, cumulative smaller traumas or self-in-relationship difficulties, I would like to introduce myself. I offer a safe, kind, emotionally supportive and effective relational home to understand and illuminate what has happened, and work to dissolve anything interfering with your happiness. In these anxiety provoking times upheavals at international, national, and personal levels of our lives haunt us creating extra difficulty with self-esteem, relationships, decisions, or influence. You will find me experienced, warm, empathic, and responsive and I am highly trained. To learn more please take a look at my website DreamsAndThemesTherapy.com, or email me.
My passion for this work has led me to study, teach, and supervise Jungian, Relational Psychoanalytic, Attachment, and Humanistic theories.
If you are seeking help for a catastrophe, cumulative smaller traumas or self-in-relationship difficulties, I would like to introduce myself. I offer a safe, kind, emotionally supportive and effective relational home to understand and illuminate what has happened, and work to dissolve anything interfering with your happiness. In these anxiety provoking times upheavals at international, national, and personal levels of our lives haunt us creating extra difficulty with self-esteem, relationships, decisions, or influence. You will find me experienced, warm, empathic, and responsive and I am highly trained. To learn more please take a look at my website DreamsAndThemesTherapy.com, or email me.
Maria Gray
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NMP, CGP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Rancho Park, CA 90064
Are you tired of traditional talk therapy? Overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety, or fear and stress? Maybe you feel like you've already done "so much work on yourself" and yet you still engage in some self-defeating patterns. This may show up in dating the same dysfunctional type of person, or acting out childhood patterns at work, overworking to please your boss without being recognized. You may lack patience or sometimes get impatient with your partner/children, the same way your parents were with you. Or maybe you shut down when you need to speak up, since many of us were taught to be "good little girls and boys". I can help.
Are you tired of traditional talk therapy? Overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety, or fear and stress? Maybe you feel like you've already done "so much work on yourself" and yet you still engage in some self-defeating patterns. This may show up in dating the same dysfunctional type of person, or acting out childhood patterns at work, overworking to please your boss without being recognized. You may lack patience or sometimes get impatient with your partner/children, the same way your parents were with you. Or maybe you shut down when you need to speak up, since many of us were taught to be "good little girls and boys". I can help.
Ashley Pezeshkifar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CPC, MA
Verified Verified
Rancho Park, CA 90064 (Online Only)
My work enables the client to become aware of emotions and resources as they learn techniques for self-management, communication & resourcefulness. Building emotional resilience is key towards achieving a balanced life. I work with the conscious & subconscious mind, while helping gain self-awareness to understand that self-limiting behaviors are caused by thoughts, feelings & beliefs of which you may be unaware. I help build awareness & empowerment during your journey. The motivations and process of therapy are unique to each individual. My practice includes work with individuals, couples, families, children, geriatrics, & groups.
My work enables the client to become aware of emotions and resources as they learn techniques for self-management, communication & resourcefulness. Building emotional resilience is key towards achieving a balanced life. I work with the conscious & subconscious mind, while helping gain self-awareness to understand that self-limiting behaviors are caused by thoughts, feelings & beliefs of which you may be unaware. I help build awareness & empowerment during your journey. The motivations and process of therapy are unique to each individual. My practice includes work with individuals, couples, families, children, geriatrics, & groups.
Warren Culbreth
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Park, CA 90064
Carl Jung, who helped lay the groundwork for modern-day psychotherapy once stated, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” Entering into therapy is an opportunity to examine our deep-rooted thoughts, emotions and behaviors that compromise our sense of self. I look forward to helping you on this journey.
Carl Jung, who helped lay the groundwork for modern-day psychotherapy once stated, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” Entering into therapy is an opportunity to examine our deep-rooted thoughts, emotions and behaviors that compromise our sense of self. I look forward to helping you on this journey.
I have had the pleasure of being in practice for over 7 years, working with clients to help them reach their objectives and goals for therapy. My passion is helping people rebuild relationships, resolve stress related to anxiety and depression, and rediscover the best version of themselves with renewed confidence.
I have had the pleasure of being in practice for over 7 years, working with clients to help them reach their objectives and goals for therapy. My passion is helping people rebuild relationships, resolve stress related to anxiety and depression, and rediscover the best version of themselves with renewed confidence.
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Grounded in the principles of humanistic and client-centered psychotherapy, my approach respects and values each client's unique experience.
My practice is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and trust. I have specialized training in classic and complex trauma, PTSD, and mind-body somatic practices. Using an integrative approach that draws from various therapeutic techniques with intentionality, I support individuals in navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum depression, self-esteem, substance use, compulsive behaviors, and other challenges.
Grounded in the principles of humanistic and client-centered psychotherapy, my approach respects and values each client's unique experience.
My practice is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and trust. I have specialized training in classic and complex trauma, PTSD, and mind-body somatic practices. Using an integrative approach that draws from various therapeutic techniques with intentionality, I support individuals in navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum depression, self-esteem, substance use, compulsive behaviors, and other challenges.
Therapy hasn’t helped before, so why try again? Because you deserve better, and not all therapy is equal. The therapist-client match is essential; doing this work with someone whose healing philosophy matches your needs is vital. As a humanistic clinician, unconditional positive regard—the overall support of a person, no matter what that person says or does—is my guiding philosophy. It is as a result of my personal journey, that I decided to become a psychologist. It is a privilege to do this work. Today, I am deeply dedicated to helping every person who enters my practice find the best treatment to improve their mental health.
Therapy hasn’t helped before, so why try again? Because you deserve better, and not all therapy is equal. The therapist-client match is essential; doing this work with someone whose healing philosophy matches your needs is vital. As a humanistic clinician, unconditional positive regard—the overall support of a person, no matter what that person says or does—is my guiding philosophy. It is as a result of my personal journey, that I decided to become a psychologist. It is a privilege to do this work. Today, I am deeply dedicated to helping every person who enters my practice find the best treatment to improve their mental health.
Shannon Bradshaw
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
I am dedicated to helping others improve the quality of their lives. I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your feelings and the circumstances that bring you to therapy. My approach is humanistic. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a central ingredient to bringing about growth and healing. My hope is for you to feel seen and heard—with the goal of helping you gain insight, develop healthy ways to navigate life and find meaning.
I am dedicated to helping others improve the quality of their lives. I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your feelings and the circumstances that bring you to therapy. My approach is humanistic. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a central ingredient to bringing about growth and healing. My hope is for you to feel seen and heard—with the goal of helping you gain insight, develop healthy ways to navigate life and find meaning.
“Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.” Brene Brown -Putting yourself first can be scary. Showing up in life can be overwhelming but I believe showing up is half the battle and from there we can create a collaborative therapeutic relationship to help you on your path of healing and self-discovery. I integrate principles of psychodynamic, attachment, mindfulness and humanistic theoretical approaches into my work. I believe that by looking at events and relationships in our past can help us understand patterns in our present that no longer serve us or have made us feel stuck.
“Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.” Brene Brown -Putting yourself first can be scary. Showing up in life can be overwhelming but I believe showing up is half the battle and from there we can create a collaborative therapeutic relationship to help you on your path of healing and self-discovery. I integrate principles of psychodynamic, attachment, mindfulness and humanistic theoretical approaches into my work. I believe that by looking at events and relationships in our past can help us understand patterns in our present that no longer serve us or have made us feel stuck.
These include a family systems approach, humanistic, cognitive behavioral, conflict mediation, spirituality and Jewish thought.
When you are feeling depressed or anxious, you have a real reason to want to be heard. You communicate through words and body language. A child communicates through play and art. Whichever way you communicate, I am dedicated to hear what you have to say and gain a real understanding of what is going on. Together, we can explore your uniqueness and find strength in that. Whether it is a family issue or a personal one, taking care of yourself is a priority. I believe that the basic foundation of therapy is a good relationship between therapist and client.
These include a family systems approach, humanistic, cognitive behavioral, conflict mediation, spirituality and Jewish thought.
When you are feeling depressed or anxious, you have a real reason to want to be heard. You communicate through words and body language. A child communicates through play and art. Whichever way you communicate, I am dedicated to hear what you have to say and gain a real understanding of what is going on. Together, we can explore your uniqueness and find strength in that. Whether it is a family issue or a personal one, taking care of yourself is a priority. I believe that the basic foundation of therapy is a good relationship between therapist and client.
My approach is humanistic while drawing on theories such as Jungian, Gestalt, and Somatic Experiencing models.
I provide a safe and compassionate environment to support you in your life journey and its many challenges. Through our work together you will develop a deeper understanding of yourself, which will allow you to navigate the murky waters of life, manage transitions, and live a life filled with meaning. Together we will explore your true nature and I will support you to find more comfort in your life by teaching you tools to overcome obstacles to your emotional well-being. Our collaboration will allow you to move through the more challenging times in your life with a greater sense of ease. I work with adults, teens, and adolescents.
My approach is humanistic while drawing on theories such as Jungian, Gestalt, and Somatic Experiencing models.
I provide a safe and compassionate environment to support you in your life journey and its many challenges. Through our work together you will develop a deeper understanding of yourself, which will allow you to navigate the murky waters of life, manage transitions, and live a life filled with meaning. Together we will explore your true nature and I will support you to find more comfort in your life by teaching you tools to overcome obstacles to your emotional well-being. Our collaboration will allow you to move through the more challenging times in your life with a greater sense of ease. I work with adults, teens, and adolescents.
Josh Fingerhut
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Within that, I employ modalities of attachment theory, DBT/CBT, narrative therapy, existentialism, humanistic approaches, internal family systems, and polyvagal theory.
My ideal clients are young men and women trying to find their purpose, as well as adults who have come to a crossroads in their life and need help adjusting their perspective. Whether you're grappling with familial (difficult parents or kids) or relational struggles, navigating significant life transitions, battling addictive thoughts and behaviors, or confronting any other formidable challenge, I am here to provide unwavering support. It would be my privilege to accompany you on this transformative journey toward self-discovery, healing and stepping into your authentic self.
Within that, I employ modalities of attachment theory, DBT/CBT, narrative therapy, existentialism, humanistic approaches, internal family systems, and polyvagal theory.
My ideal clients are young men and women trying to find their purpose, as well as adults who have come to a crossroads in their life and need help adjusting their perspective. Whether you're grappling with familial (difficult parents or kids) or relational struggles, navigating significant life transitions, battling addictive thoughts and behaviors, or confronting any other formidable challenge, I am here to provide unwavering support. It would be my privilege to accompany you on this transformative journey toward self-discovery, healing and stepping into your authentic self.
My approach to psychotherapy is grounded in traditional talk or psychodynamic therapy along with mindfulness, attachment, somatic, humanistic, and expressive art based theories.
Finding a therapist can be a daunting process and I believe that it is important to feel at ease in order to do the work that therapy entails. I provide a comfortable, down to earth environment and demeanor that will allow you to develop insight, find a sense of peace, and build your self confidence and resilience. It is very important to me that you get the results you are looking for in therapy and that your experience is a positive one. It is healing to be seen, heard and accepted and this is what I offer.
My approach to psychotherapy is grounded in traditional talk or psychodynamic therapy along with mindfulness, attachment, somatic, humanistic, and expressive art based theories.
Finding a therapist can be a daunting process and I believe that it is important to feel at ease in order to do the work that therapy entails. I provide a comfortable, down to earth environment and demeanor that will allow you to develop insight, find a sense of peace, and build your self confidence and resilience. It is very important to me that you get the results you are looking for in therapy and that your experience is a positive one. It is healing to be seen, heard and accepted and this is what I offer.
Sheri Rose-McCashin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
My therapy practice is a humanistic and wholistic approach. I offer a relational space for individuals and couples to risk being vulnerable with me, t themself, and with each other. Together we learn how past and present experiences influences thoughts, feelings and actions. We actively and sensitively identify and process patterns which are embedded in childhood or other relational experiences in order for something different to happen. Therapy is a great way to receive feedback, gain awareness and practice different ways of being. In session work is growth you take with you as you live everyday which feels good and is authentic.
My therapy practice is a humanistic and wholistic approach. I offer a relational space for individuals and couples to risk being vulnerable with me, t themself, and with each other. Together we learn how past and present experiences influences thoughts, feelings and actions. We actively and sensitively identify and process patterns which are embedded in childhood or other relational experiences in order for something different to happen. Therapy is a great way to receive feedback, gain awareness and practice different ways of being. In session work is growth you take with you as you live everyday which feels good and is authentic.
Catherine Le Dellovo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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My approach to therapy is in-depth, humanistic, and often existential, identifying how we get in our own way and what residual traumas we’ve carried with us from our past.
Many of us have a critical inner voice that tells us how not-enough we are. I know that voice well; after all, criticism may as well have been my parents’ love language. I’m also familiar with the ongoing work it takes to turn that inner voice into one of compassion, respect, and acceptance. I regard you as a whole person and know that you see me as one too, and I believe we heal by showing compassion to all our parts and learning to live authentically.
My approach to therapy is in-depth, humanistic, and often existential, identifying how we get in our own way and what residual traumas we’ve carried with us from our past.
Many of us have a critical inner voice that tells us how not-enough we are. I know that voice well; after all, criticism may as well have been my parents’ love language. I’m also familiar with the ongoing work it takes to turn that inner voice into one of compassion, respect, and acceptance. I regard you as a whole person and know that you see me as one too, and I believe we heal by showing compassion to all our parts and learning to live authentically.
Rosa Sicairos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90404 (Online Only)
I take a psychodynamic perspective and look at treatment planning through a humanistic lens.
Hello, I am an LMFT and an LPCC. I have passionately served a diverse range of individuals living with Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Dissociation, and Gender Identity Exploration to name a few. Whether these are current or past issues you are looking to seek help with, I am so eager to help you! My education and experiences have provided me with the foundation to serve and address a wide range of backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses and therapeutic issues.
I take a psychodynamic perspective and look at treatment planning through a humanistic lens.
Hello, I am an LMFT and an LPCC. I have passionately served a diverse range of individuals living with Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Dissociation, and Gender Identity Exploration to name a few. Whether these are current or past issues you are looking to seek help with, I am so eager to help you! My education and experiences have provided me with the foundation to serve and address a wide range of backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses and therapeutic issues.
My name is Taalya Areli, LMFT, PhD. My approach is holistic and acknowledges that you are more than your thoughts and more than your struggles. I believe in taking your mind, body, and spirit on the healing journey. I specialize in both traditional and integrative approaches; CBT, psychodynamic, existential/ humanistic, inner child and parts work, expressive art, as well as energy psychology, transpersonal psychology/consciousness and integration of non-ordinary experiences, hypnosis for stress reduction, visualizations, exploration of ancestral influences, and more.
My name is Taalya Areli, LMFT, PhD. My approach is holistic and acknowledges that you are more than your thoughts and more than your struggles. I believe in taking your mind, body, and spirit on the healing journey. I specialize in both traditional and integrative approaches; CBT, psychodynamic, existential/ humanistic, inner child and parts work, expressive art, as well as energy psychology, transpersonal psychology/consciousness and integration of non-ordinary experiences, hypnosis for stress reduction, visualizations, exploration of ancestral influences, and more.
Mania Hekmati
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Online Only)
I utilize humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral techniques geared towards each Ct's uniques needs.
I believe there is a natural tendency toward growth, a desire to be more of ourselves and to enjoy the things we do. For many, that curiosity and vitality has been restricted or shut down. This may lead to feeling depressed, like nothing will change for you. Or anxious, it will only get worse. Or perhaps you sense things could be different and are frustrated, not knowing how to access that new way of being. Psychotherapy is a process through which you can understand how these feelings have come about and how to access your natural tendency toward wellness.
I utilize humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral techniques geared towards each Ct's uniques needs.
I believe there is a natural tendency toward growth, a desire to be more of ourselves and to enjoy the things we do. For many, that curiosity and vitality has been restricted or shut down. This may lead to feeling depressed, like nothing will change for you. Or anxious, it will only get worse. Or perhaps you sense things could be different and are frustrated, not knowing how to access that new way of being. Psychotherapy is a process through which you can understand how these feelings have come about and how to access your natural tendency toward wellness.
I help by guiding you with empathy, compassion, humor, honesty, silence and an array of experiential- humanistic interventions.
My name is Dr. Luke Rex, licensed clinical psychologist in California. Originally from Sydney, Australia, I moved to New York in 2006 to pursue my entertainment career, and have been a Los Angeleno since 2009. I am dedicated to assisting you in your personal growth and struggles in this life. Whether you are seeking help for depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, parenting woes, adolescent woes, existential crisis, or in need of support in your day-to-day life - if you are willing, I am here to help you!
I help by guiding you with empathy, compassion, humor, honesty, silence and an array of experiential- humanistic interventions.
My name is Dr. Luke Rex, licensed clinical psychologist in California. Originally from Sydney, Australia, I moved to New York in 2006 to pursue my entertainment career, and have been a Los Angeleno since 2009. I am dedicated to assisting you in your personal growth and struggles in this life. Whether you are seeking help for depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, parenting woes, adolescent woes, existential crisis, or in need of support in your day-to-day life - if you are willing, I am here to help you!
Bita Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
I also utilize narrative, solution focus, strength base, compassion focus and humanistic and existential approaches.
Hi there, I'm Bita. Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? are you struggling with anxiety and depression? do you have difficulty setting healthy boundaries, be more assertive and better communicate and express your thoughts and feelings with family members and others? are you struggling with self-esteem, low motivation, self-love and compassion? Do you feel burnout and overwhelm? I have been practicing as a therapist for the past 5 years.
I also utilize narrative, solution focus, strength base, compassion focus and humanistic and existential approaches.
Hi there, I'm Bita. Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? are you struggling with anxiety and depression? do you have difficulty setting healthy boundaries, be more assertive and better communicate and express your thoughts and feelings with family members and others? are you struggling with self-esteem, low motivation, self-love and compassion? Do you feel burnout and overwhelm? I have been practicing as a therapist for the past 5 years.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.