Therapists in Redondo Beach, CA

Since becoming a mother my passion has evolved to support women as they go through one the most profound evolutions in their lifetime. While the postpartum period can be filled with cozy moments and lots of love, simultaneously mothers- and their partners- are experiencing sleepless nights and a complete shift in what their new normal is. From changes in work, expectations with your partner and managing your own thoughts and feelings about what motherhood "should," look like, I am here to walk you through all of it.

As a husband and father, I understand that it’s hard living up to the hype of a working professional, teen, or couple residing in the ambitious LA Southbay. You appear successful & like you have it “all together” but deep down are struggling to feel confident in who you are or cope with challenging experiences that have occurred in your life. Prior to becoming an Executive Therapist & EMDR Trauma specialist, I spent years in top universities and high stress corporate environments. As a result, I understand the pressures of school, work, and family life and can provide insight, strategies, and support to help you succeed and thrive.

Kayin Leslie Ho-Ng, a licensed Marriage, Family, and Children therapist. I have experience working in School based, Domestic Violence Shelter, and Community Mental Health with diverse cultural background for 9 years. Fluent in Cantonese, and Mandarin. Having clinical experience to work with any age group, from 0-5 to older adults. Specialty in working with immigrant, mood disorder, life transition, and foster/ adopted population.

Do you have a strong inner-critic? Do you find that your mood drives your behaviors? Is it hard to identify what you are feeling? Does this impact your relationships? You may feel overwhelmed by this, but it is helpful to remember that you are not in it alone. Utilizing a variety of evidenced-based practices, I will help you learn skills to change these behavioral patterns and more effectively navigate your internal experiences as well as the challenges you face in your life.

It hurts to feel disconnected from your partner, parent, or child. And sometimes the harder you both try to close that distance, the farther apart and more lonely you both end up feeling. Yet you keep using the same ineffective relationship strategies, because you don't know what else to do! Or maybe you just give up. If yours is like most relationships, you're already spending enough time and effort trying to make it work -- you're just spending it in the wrong way. I can help you redirect your efforts using an approach called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

Feeling inadequate as a new mom? Having conflict with your partner? Your anxiety feel all-consuming? My specialties are Postpartum & Women's Issues, EMDR for Trauma & Self-Esteem issues, Relationships (including Pre-marital counseling). I often use CBT tools, Psychodynamic approach, and Solution-focused techniques. My goal is to support and empower you during life's changing tides. Things never seem to go quite as expected, and it's time to put your needs first.

I can remember lying in bed, looking up at the ceiling, worried about the everything. It didn’t matter what was going on in my life - I was constantly worried. Anxiety had a grip on my life, slowly tightening more and more every day. When my friends would call, I could hear the disappointment in their voice as I made up another lame excuse about why I couldn’t go out time and time again. I could feel myself slipping further and further away from the things that truly mattered to me - friends, family, and fun. I watched everyone else happily living their lives but I was stuck on the sidelines of my own. Why couldn’t I be more like them? Happy… Carefree… Unafraid… Relaxed… Why was I trapped in a vicious cycle of anxiety, worry, doubt, and fear? I knew it was taking my life from me and finally, I got to the point where I said - NO MORE. I worked 1-1 with my own therapist. Ultimately, I got my life back. No more fear… No more saying “no” when I wanted to say “yes”... No more watching my life slip by without me really living it…

There comes a time in everyone’s life when they need help. You are here because you are ready to ask for it, and I am here because I want to put my clinical skills to good use by being the person who helps you rebuild a version of yourself that feels confident and capable. Together, we will work for you to find not happiness, but rather a sense of peace within all versions of yourself and a readiness for the emotional experiences that lay ahead of you.

If you are an African American/Black or woman of color struggling with life stressors, mental health issues, imposter syndrome, self-esteem, trauma, racism in the workplace, generational trauma, or more, it is time to give Well-Play Counseling & Wellbeing Center a call. We have trained therapists waiting to assist you in your healing journey. We create a safe healing space free of judgment and shame so that you can heal. We are eclectic in our approach as one size does not fit all, we have therapists who specialize in CBT, inner child, Brainspotting, EMDR, and other modalities. Ready to heal, give us a call.

Are you ready to dive deep and heal yourself from the inside out? Do you crave change, yet feel stuck or uncertain about how to get there. If you want to improve your understanding of yourself, increase your coping tools, and show up as a healthy whole person in your relationships, you've found the right place. We help clients heal their relationship to what ails them, including anxiety, stress, perfectionism, depression, and relationship issues. You don't have to keep pushing through alone, surviving on autopilot.

I assist clients in developing insight into patterns within their behavior and relationships that are unsuccessful for them. Since these patterns are often shaped by the clients past, this is also something we explore. This awareness, combined with learning new ways of thinking and behaving, helps clients develop more effective and satisfying reactions, relationships and life choices. Believing in an individualized therapy approach, I develop a treatment plan unique to the needs and circumstances of each person. Within a supportive, accepting therapy relationship, the client gradually discovers their authentic self in a manner that helps to resolve their initial questions and concerns.

As an Associate Marriage and Family therapist, I work with teens and young adults focusing on healing and working towards internal liberation to enact meaningful change and support clients in living the life they desire. I pride myself on being able to connect with teens and young adults, becoming an ally on their path towards adulthood. My goal is to create a safe and judgment free space for clients to explore themselves and their most meaningful relationships and experiences.

I work with children, adolescents, young adults and their families during periods of turmoil and crisis. Your son or daughter has become more distant; grades are less predictable; friends may have changed and there is more conflict at home. Intuitively, you know something is going on, but aren't able to reach them. This is often the time where a therapist can bridge the gap.

Kelly Spagnuolo is devoted to helping her clients tap into their unique ability to heal, assisting them in accessing their unlimited potential. Through her unconditional positive regard and compassionate attunement, Kelly is masterful at providing a safe space for healing to occur. Kelly knows first-hand how to heal the wounded parts inside. As a result, she is able to guide her clients on their journey to Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, and gracefully facilitates a re-connection to the Authentic Self. Kelly is able to assist her clients with healing on all levels of Consciousness; Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual.

I have had many years experience dealing with individuals coping with anxiety, depression, life adjustment changes, chronic illness, death of loved ones, anger, workplace conflicts, and gay, lesbian transgender issues . I am comfortable with couple counseling. I prefer working with people 17 years of age and upwards.

Are you feeling stressed? Anxious? Is your mood feeling lower than usual? Life events, transitions, and stressors -regardless of how big or small- can cause distress. These struggles can impede or stifle personal growth, relationships, and overall satisfaction. My hope is to help to reduce the negative, undesirable impact of stressors and increase the positive, proactive possibilities.

You feel frustrated that your old patterns keep repeating in new form. People tell you to love yourself first, but you have no idea how to get there. Maybe you have said or done things you are not proud of and can't let go of the feeling that you are "damaged" or "not good enough". You can see your past experiences with new perspective but can't shake the torment. You aren't sleeping well, eating well, or showing up as your best self much of the time.

Welcome to my practice. As a dedicated licensed clinician with 20 years of experience, I'm here to guide you through life's challenges while fostering healing and growth. Whether it's addressing past wounds, navigating parenthood, strengthening bonds or creating meaning, my compassionate approach meets your unique needs. Together, we'll embark on this journey toward positive change while integrating mind, body, and spirit, In a safe and validating environment, we'll work toward increasing self-understanding, improving decision-making, and creating the life you desire—a life worth living.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals who are struggling with current life challenges and ready to heal from their traumatic experiences or a difficult past. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can feel heard, achieve personal growth and happiness, find solutions, and see results. You can have the opportunity to process your painful memories and trauma, gain awareness of your patterns of thinking that no longer benefit you. You can gain a more positive out look on life to decrease your current distress and feel less stuck.