Psychoanalytic Therapists in Riverside, CA
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Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
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While I would describe my overall approach as eclectic, I am primarily interested in an existential/humanistic approach but also bring in aspects of psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, as well as reflective practice approaches, among others.
Hello, my name is Rebecca Anderson and I have worked in the mental health field for almost 23 years and have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California for over 13 years. I practice direct, open, and honest communication, and encourage that in others, focusing on self-empowerment, self-care, and healthy boundaries. My approach is reflective and insight-oriented and fosters self-knowledge and self-acceptance.
While I would describe my overall approach as eclectic, I am primarily interested in an existential/humanistic approach but also bring in aspects of psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, as well as reflective practice approaches, among others.
Hello, my name is Rebecca Anderson and I have worked in the mental health field for almost 23 years and have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California for over 13 years. I practice direct, open, and honest communication, and encourage that in others, focusing on self-empowerment, self-care, and healthy boundaries. My approach is reflective and insight-oriented and fosters self-knowledge and self-acceptance.
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Lynn Flewelling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92506
Pema Chödrön wrote, "Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know." My therapeutic work is Depth Psychology-based, grounded in the knowledge that all emotional pain has a root source, and that to alleviate the symptoms, we must find that source and heal those old wounds. I treat trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, women's issues, codependence, grief & loss, stage of life issues, creativity, and LGBQIA and Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming issues. I work with transgender/NGC adults, and families.
Pema Chödrön wrote, "Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know." My therapeutic work is Depth Psychology-based, grounded in the knowledge that all emotional pain has a root source, and that to alleviate the symptoms, we must find that source and heal those old wounds. I treat trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, women's issues, codependence, grief & loss, stage of life issues, creativity, and LGBQIA and Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming issues. I work with transgender/NGC adults, and families.
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Your life is impacted by many things. Your individual family history and your unique life experiences influence how you see yourself and interact with others. You may find yourself overwhelmed, confused, and unable to change behavior. Your previous ways of coping no longer work, yet you don't have the tools to make any changes. The good news is that things can change for the better. You have the power within you, with professional help and guidance, to make life- altering changes. I provide a lot of feedback and things to think about. I ask questions that elicit changes in perceptions and result in insight that moves you forward.
Your life is impacted by many things. Your individual family history and your unique life experiences influence how you see yourself and interact with others. You may find yourself overwhelmed, confused, and unable to change behavior. Your previous ways of coping no longer work, yet you don't have the tools to make any changes. The good news is that things can change for the better. You have the power within you, with professional help and guidance, to make life- altering changes. I provide a lot of feedback and things to think about. I ask questions that elicit changes in perceptions and result in insight that moves you forward.
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Hi! Congratulations on finally taking some time to focus on you and what is important to you! This is an empowering choice to make. First off, we can always find the right price for therapy. Therapy should always be affordable. I currently see clients in person throughout Southern California and via telahealth in Arkansas. I have over 20 years of experience working as a therapist, social worker, and a case manager in medical settings. I work with Veterans , first responders, medical professionals, corporate professionals and individuals in the entertainment industry .I provide corporate trainings on wellness as well.
Hi! Congratulations on finally taking some time to focus on you and what is important to you! This is an empowering choice to make. First off, we can always find the right price for therapy. Therapy should always be affordable. I currently see clients in person throughout Southern California and via telahealth in Arkansas. I have over 20 years of experience working as a therapist, social worker, and a case manager in medical settings. I work with Veterans , first responders, medical professionals, corporate professionals and individuals in the entertainment industry .I provide corporate trainings on wellness as well.
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Discover your authentic self as we explore your true value for a happier life. I enjoy helping others find inner peace and happiness enabling them to interact with others in healthy relationships. As the individual identifies their unique qualities and increase their true self value, life is enhanced, perspectives change, and hearts open. Let's work together for a better life. You can contact me directly @ 951-204-2909. I look forward to working with you for a fulfilling life.
Discover your authentic self as we explore your true value for a happier life. I enjoy helping others find inner peace and happiness enabling them to interact with others in healthy relationships. As the individual identifies their unique qualities and increase their true self value, life is enhanced, perspectives change, and hearts open. Let's work together for a better life. You can contact me directly @ 951-204-2909. I look forward to working with you for a fulfilling life.
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The angst provoking beeping of your phone's alarm going off in the morning, the panic you have about going to work, the dread you feel every time you sit down to pay the bills, the never ending tension headache, and that one last cup of cold coffee you've finally sat down to drink will SURELY get you across the finish line of another stressful day, right? Does this scene sound familiar? You probably want to know two things as you read this. Can she help me? Does she know what I'm going through? If you're asking yourself this, the answer is yes. Yes I can help you and yes I do empathize with what you're going through.
The angst provoking beeping of your phone's alarm going off in the morning, the panic you have about going to work, the dread you feel every time you sit down to pay the bills, the never ending tension headache, and that one last cup of cold coffee you've finally sat down to drink will SURELY get you across the finish line of another stressful day, right? Does this scene sound familiar? You probably want to know two things as you read this. Can she help me? Does she know what I'm going through? If you're asking yourself this, the answer is yes. Yes I can help you and yes I do empathize with what you're going through.
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Congratulations on taking your first steps in beginning your healing journey! I know it takes a lot of courage to begin this process and I am already immensely proud of you. I offer a warm, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed space for you to feel safe and validated. The greatest reward as a therapist is helping clients grow through discovering ways to make changes in their lives that allow for a hopeful future.
Congratulations on taking your first steps in beginning your healing journey! I know it takes a lot of courage to begin this process and I am already immensely proud of you. I offer a warm, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed space for you to feel safe and validated. The greatest reward as a therapist is helping clients grow through discovering ways to make changes in their lives that allow for a hopeful future.
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Ariele Oshiro-Wilkie
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, LCPC, LMHC, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92507
Are you or someone you know struggling with sexually intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors? Are you looking to establish sobriety while learning tools to maintain recovery and to rebuild healthy relational and intimate connections? Do you find yourself struggling to communicate your needs? Are you the partner of a sexually compulsive spouse, experiencing continuous betrayal trauma? Are you looking to obtain tools and resources for navigating the impact of sexual betrayal trauma, such as, establishing healthy boundaries while building a support network for yourself?
Are you or someone you know struggling with sexually intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors? Are you looking to establish sobriety while learning tools to maintain recovery and to rebuild healthy relational and intimate connections? Do you find yourself struggling to communicate your needs? Are you the partner of a sexually compulsive spouse, experiencing continuous betrayal trauma? Are you looking to obtain tools and resources for navigating the impact of sexual betrayal trauma, such as, establishing healthy boundaries while building a support network for yourself?
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Talk Therapy Center was founded to provide client's craft therapy (rather than bargain basement/hand out worksheets therapy). Our employees are required to have reasonable caseloads and take insurance, even if they are specialists in their fields. We take pride in creating an office environment that is both comfortable for our clients as well as our therapists. We have over 30 therapists listed on our website ready to help you with your issues.
Talk Therapy Center was founded to provide client's craft therapy (rather than bargain basement/hand out worksheets therapy). Our employees are required to have reasonable caseloads and take insurance, even if they are specialists in their fields. We take pride in creating an office environment that is both comfortable for our clients as well as our therapists. We have over 30 therapists listed on our website ready to help you with your issues.
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DEREN MIKELS, LCSW Empowering People to Achieve Their Potential - I have been providing counseling for over 23 years and my private practice has been open in Riverside, CA for the past 22 years. I believe in providing supportive counseling in a non-judgmental environment in which my clients can reach their full potential. I take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client's work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity. I am confident I can help with any issue and have extensive experience with adults, teenagers and children.
DEREN MIKELS, LCSW Empowering People to Achieve Their Potential - I have been providing counseling for over 23 years and my private practice has been open in Riverside, CA for the past 22 years. I believe in providing supportive counseling in a non-judgmental environment in which my clients can reach their full potential. I take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client's work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity. I am confident I can help with any issue and have extensive experience with adults, teenagers and children.
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Jessica Hernandez
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92517 (Online Only)
When was the last time you really thought about your life, your story? If you have lost yourself in the busyness of life and are exhausted from playing a role, If you lost sense of who you really are or are not enjoying life and relationships the way you want to, I can help. I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 118127) and Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC 7571) and I provide counseling to teens, adults, families, and couples. My approach to counseling is a humanistic one that helps you gain awareness of patterns that are no longer suiting you.
When was the last time you really thought about your life, your story? If you have lost yourself in the busyness of life and are exhausted from playing a role, If you lost sense of who you really are or are not enjoying life and relationships the way you want to, I can help. I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 118127) and Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC 7571) and I provide counseling to teens, adults, families, and couples. My approach to counseling is a humanistic one that helps you gain awareness of patterns that are no longer suiting you.
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Looking Beyond Behaviors
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92504 (Online Only)
We are committed to providing comprehensive treatment to clients in a manner that considers, not only the troubling behavior or concern, but rather, explores the pathway that clients traveled long before they arrived at their present destination. You may have experienced negative behaviors or responses and felt as though you lacked control over what occurred. You may have approached each day with good intentions only to find yourself repeating a pattern of behavior, without understanding why you can't seem to get it right. Each day, you wake up seeking a new reality and positive outcomes, but the cycle continues. Call us today!
We are committed to providing comprehensive treatment to clients in a manner that considers, not only the troubling behavior or concern, but rather, explores the pathway that clients traveled long before they arrived at their present destination. You may have experienced negative behaviors or responses and felt as though you lacked control over what occurred. You may have approached each day with good intentions only to find yourself repeating a pattern of behavior, without understanding why you can't seem to get it right. Each day, you wake up seeking a new reality and positive outcomes, but the cycle continues. Call us today!
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Dr. Mayra Zavalza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92501 (Online Only)
I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) clinical therapist. My therapeutic approach is rooted in psychodynamic psychotherapy and attachment-based therapy. These are used in conjunction with other forms of therapy, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Narrative Exposure Therapy. The goal of therapy is to increase self-awareness, enhance self-understanding, improve relationships, cultivate hope, promote empowerment, facilitate a corrective emotional experience and promote growth. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space for every client through unconditional positive regard, empathy, and compassion.
I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) clinical therapist. My therapeutic approach is rooted in psychodynamic psychotherapy and attachment-based therapy. These are used in conjunction with other forms of therapy, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Narrative Exposure Therapy. The goal of therapy is to increase self-awareness, enhance self-understanding, improve relationships, cultivate hope, promote empowerment, facilitate a corrective emotional experience and promote growth. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space for every client through unconditional positive regard, empathy, and compassion.
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As you journey through life, you may find yourself in difficult times that may cause confusion, anxiety, or depression. You may experience difficulty with your spouse or partner, a child or teen, phase of life changes, or the loss of a loved one. It is during these times that you may need someone to talk to and to walk with you, to listen non-judgmentally, compassionately and with understanding - instilling hope and healing. My hope is to help you find your strengths, and have a deeper understanding of your gifts.
As you journey through life, you may find yourself in difficult times that may cause confusion, anxiety, or depression. You may experience difficulty with your spouse or partner, a child or teen, phase of life changes, or the loss of a loved one. It is during these times that you may need someone to talk to and to walk with you, to listen non-judgmentally, compassionately and with understanding - instilling hope and healing. My hope is to help you find your strengths, and have a deeper understanding of your gifts.
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I am your go-to guru for smashing stigmas and embracing self-discovery! As a therapist with a passion for empowering adolescents and young adults, I dive deep into the tangled webs of anxiety, depression, cultural expectations, and personal identity. With a knack for making therapy feel like an inviting chat, I create a safe space where you can kick stigma to the curb and embrace your true self with open arms.
I am your go-to guru for smashing stigmas and embracing self-discovery! As a therapist with a passion for empowering adolescents and young adults, I dive deep into the tangled webs of anxiety, depression, cultural expectations, and personal identity. With a knack for making therapy feel like an inviting chat, I create a safe space where you can kick stigma to the curb and embrace your true self with open arms.
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Julio A Grova Msw Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92505
We all need help at times, and it could be difficult and scary when we do, but getting help could be the best thing we do for ourselves. Life's journey can take us to many places, but in order to walk on this journey we need to be alive. I look at therapy as part of this life’s journey. A moment in time when we walk together and look at life in a way that makes better sense for you and for me. It would be an honor to take those steps with you and try and develop a better life journey for you.
We all need help at times, and it could be difficult and scary when we do, but getting help could be the best thing we do for ourselves. Life's journey can take us to many places, but in order to walk on this journey we need to be alive. I look at therapy as part of this life’s journey. A moment in time when we walk together and look at life in a way that makes better sense for you and for me. It would be an honor to take those steps with you and try and develop a better life journey for you.
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Hailey Jackson
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92504
Hi, my name is Hailey. I am grateful to be in this profession where I get to experience all the human complexities that make you, you. I started my work in psychotherapy doing crisis care in a youth shelter. This environment helped to develop a deep compassion for humanity and the skills to be able to advocate for human rights. It was at this job that I knew being a therapist was what I was meant to do. I have experience working with students in high schools and community colleges, doing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression.
Hi, my name is Hailey. I am grateful to be in this profession where I get to experience all the human complexities that make you, you. I started my work in psychotherapy doing crisis care in a youth shelter. This environment helped to develop a deep compassion for humanity and the skills to be able to advocate for human rights. It was at this job that I knew being a therapist was what I was meant to do. I have experience working with students in high schools and community colleges, doing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression.
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I believe that it is through the relationship with a caring and competent psychotherapist that clients experience emotional recovery and growth. I focus on the "here and now" in helping clients develop strategies to solve problems.
Some clients come to therapy because they want to make significant and long-lasting changes in their lives; they want to change patterns of behavior that have not met their needs well in the past. I work to help these clients identify difficulties in how they cope with and solve problems and to develop new coping skills.
I believe that it is through the relationship with a caring and competent psychotherapist that clients experience emotional recovery and growth. I focus on the "here and now" in helping clients develop strategies to solve problems.
Some clients come to therapy because they want to make significant and long-lasting changes in their lives; they want to change patterns of behavior that have not met their needs well in the past. I work to help these clients identify difficulties in how they cope with and solve problems and to develop new coping skills.
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Ashley Hutchinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92508
Waitlist for new clients
If you want straight to the point, no BS, authentic, and kind, I am the therapist for you. I work with the military community, with trauma, addiction, and other stressors that are holding you back from feeling like you are getting the most out of life. People who enjoy working with me are those looking to dig deep, talk about hard topics, be lovingly challenged from time to time, who want to live their lives with emotional freedom, and do all of this in a nonjudgmental space. My patients know that I am not interested in telling you what to do, judging, or coaching you how to live your life.
If you want straight to the point, no BS, authentic, and kind, I am the therapist for you. I work with the military community, with trauma, addiction, and other stressors that are holding you back from feeling like you are getting the most out of life. People who enjoy working with me are those looking to dig deep, talk about hard topics, be lovingly challenged from time to time, who want to live their lives with emotional freedom, and do all of this in a nonjudgmental space. My patients know that I am not interested in telling you what to do, judging, or coaching you how to live your life.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.