Self-Harming Therapists in San Gabriel, CA
Dr. Karen Quek, an Experienced Mental Healthcare Professional with a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD focused in Marital and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University, is a dual-licensed couple and family therapist and professional clinical counselor. My professional goal is to help you empower self and to move on in new directions from your hurtful past and to create enriching relationships. I work from a family systemic perspective. I provide therapy personalized to your unique relational needs. Collaboratively, we will look to the current and past relational, familial and cultural contexts of your life.
Dr. Karen Quek, an Experienced Mental Healthcare Professional with a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD focused in Marital and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University, is a dual-licensed couple and family therapist and professional clinical counselor. My professional goal is to help you empower self and to move on in new directions from your hurtful past and to create enriching relationships. I work from a family systemic perspective. I provide therapy personalized to your unique relational needs. Collaboratively, we will look to the current and past relational, familial and cultural contexts of your life.
Are you struggling with emotional challenges, seeking guidance, or striving for personal growth? Look no further, as a compassionate and experienced psychologist, I am here to support you on your unique journey towards healing and self-discovery. With a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind, I specialize in addressing a wide range of issues, from anxiety and depression to relationship difficulties and self-esteem concerns. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore your innermost thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Are you struggling with emotional challenges, seeking guidance, or striving for personal growth? Look no further, as a compassionate and experienced psychologist, I am here to support you on your unique journey towards healing and self-discovery. With a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind, I specialize in addressing a wide range of issues, from anxiety and depression to relationship difficulties and self-esteem concerns. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore your innermost thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Christie Young
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Gabriel, CA 91775
There is something powerful about being seen for who we truly are and being accepted without judgement. Whatever we’re going through, we go through it better when we know we are not alone. As your therapist, I will come alongside you in your journey, and I will always listen to what you have to say, hold your story with high regard, and create a safe space for you to explore the root of your pain and struggles. I believe when we are brave enough to dig deep and face all of who we are, we begin to find the healing and transformation we seek. I will partner with you in becoming the whole and thriving person you were meant to be.
There is something powerful about being seen for who we truly are and being accepted without judgement. Whatever we’re going through, we go through it better when we know we are not alone. As your therapist, I will come alongside you in your journey, and I will always listen to what you have to say, hold your story with high regard, and create a safe space for you to explore the root of your pain and struggles. I believe when we are brave enough to dig deep and face all of who we are, we begin to find the healing and transformation we seek. I will partner with you in becoming the whole and thriving person you were meant to be.
Selah Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LMFT, Coach
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Gabriel, CA 91776
We are passionate about empowering individuals, couples, and families improve their quality of life in the face of adversity. In this healing journey, therapy is a collaborative process where you discover your inner strengths that aids in overcoming life's challenges and promote personal growth. It is about helping you make connections, resolve issues at its roots, and heal in a safe nonjudgmental environment. Our expertise includes working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, trauma, domestic violence, parenting, women's issues, men's issues, spirituality, and more.
We are passionate about empowering individuals, couples, and families improve their quality of life in the face of adversity. In this healing journey, therapy is a collaborative process where you discover your inner strengths that aids in overcoming life's challenges and promote personal growth. It is about helping you make connections, resolve issues at its roots, and heal in a safe nonjudgmental environment. Our expertise includes working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, trauma, domestic violence, parenting, women's issues, men's issues, spirituality, and more.
During the seasons of life, we encounter various barriers, bumps, ditches and forks in the road that lead us in different directions leaving us feeling disconnected, stressed, anxious, depressed, confused and frustrated. As your therapist, my goal is to empower and collaboratively help you heal, resolve and work through issues, identify and explore your strengths and help you to reconnect with yourself and others in the way you envision. I offer a place that is welcoming, friendly, empathetic, supportive, nonjudgmental and safe in order for you to explore and discuss the issues that are impacting you and your life.
During the seasons of life, we encounter various barriers, bumps, ditches and forks in the road that lead us in different directions leaving us feeling disconnected, stressed, anxious, depressed, confused and frustrated. As your therapist, my goal is to empower and collaboratively help you heal, resolve and work through issues, identify and explore your strengths and help you to reconnect with yourself and others in the way you envision. I offer a place that is welcoming, friendly, empathetic, supportive, nonjudgmental and safe in order for you to explore and discuss the issues that are impacting you and your life.
Sally Xie
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC, MA, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Gabriel, CA 91778
I work with individuals, couples, and families to improve their psychological functioning and achieve optimal mental health. I am passionate about working with children and adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, and losses as well as past trauma. Growing up as a cross-culture individual, I understand the challenges of identity issues, acculturation, and generational trauma as immigrant. Given my background, I also enjoy helping professionals to manage stress, anxiety, and increase productivity, creativity in a high-intensity working environment.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to improve their psychological functioning and achieve optimal mental health. I am passionate about working with children and adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, and losses as well as past trauma. Growing up as a cross-culture individual, I understand the challenges of identity issues, acculturation, and generational trauma as immigrant. Given my background, I also enjoy helping professionals to manage stress, anxiety, and increase productivity, creativity in a high-intensity working environment.
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My name is Jonah Givelber. I am a licensed social worker with many years of experience working with children and their families. Using kindness, support, and humor I try to guide my clients toward a resolution of their problems. I have worked with many children experiencing trouble following directions at school and at home. I have worked with many clients impacted by ADHD and anger-management issues. Many of the children I’ve worked with struggled with low self-esteem and feelings of hopelessness.
My name is Jonah Givelber. I am a licensed social worker with many years of experience working with children and their families. Using kindness, support, and humor I try to guide my clients toward a resolution of their problems. I have worked with many children experiencing trouble following directions at school and at home. I have worked with many clients impacted by ADHD and anger-management issues. Many of the children I’ve worked with struggled with low self-esteem and feelings of hopelessness.
I feel privileged to be a part of my clients' journeys. We will spend some time connecting, finding out about your life and seeing whether we are a good fit and if so, thereafter meet weekly. We will work together collaboratively searching for what gives you meaning and purpose, what changes you'd like to make in your life, and find ways to get there. Together we will explore your true self and your inner workings. We will also set goals together and help you cope with difficulties.
I feel privileged to be a part of my clients' journeys. We will spend some time connecting, finding out about your life and seeing whether we are a good fit and if so, thereafter meet weekly. We will work together collaboratively searching for what gives you meaning and purpose, what changes you'd like to make in your life, and find ways to get there. Together we will explore your true self and your inner workings. We will also set goals together and help you cope with difficulties.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples looking for sustainable changes in their lives and relationships. I have training and experience working with couples on problems related to communication, sexual intimacy, parenting and processing passed emotional struggles that influence the current relationship. I am also passionate about working with women's issues such as pregnancy and post-partum depression as well as body image issues, low self-esteem, difficulty setting boundaries, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual problems, adjustment issues, addiction, and many other mental health challenges.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples looking for sustainable changes in their lives and relationships. I have training and experience working with couples on problems related to communication, sexual intimacy, parenting and processing passed emotional struggles that influence the current relationship. I am also passionate about working with women's issues such as pregnancy and post-partum depression as well as body image issues, low self-esteem, difficulty setting boundaries, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual problems, adjustment issues, addiction, and many other mental health challenges.
Tobi Nishikawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Temple City, CA 91780
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Aloha! I consider it an immense privilege to come alongside my clients to support them towards achieving their self-determined goals. Specializing in trauma, I am a holistic practitioner who incorporates multi-faceted approaches in a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment. I have extensive experience working with marginalized populations and therefore, am able to consider the complexities of ethnicity, culture, societal systems and gender identity in my therapeutic work.
Aloha! I consider it an immense privilege to come alongside my clients to support them towards achieving their self-determined goals. Specializing in trauma, I am a holistic practitioner who incorporates multi-faceted approaches in a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment. I have extensive experience working with marginalized populations and therefore, am able to consider the complexities of ethnicity, culture, societal systems and gender identity in my therapeutic work.
Kimberly C Wong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030
I believe creating safety within a non-judgmental environment is crucial to begin the journey of self-exploration, recovery and healing. Each person has their own unique set of beliefs, experiences and needs. Working together, we identify the goals and direction of therapy. In my work with individuals and couples I use a feminist, empowerment-focused and collaborative approach. As a guide in my clients' journeys, I help clients face their challenges and find ways to move through them. I know the path can be difficult at times, and I look forward to working with those ready to explore those next steps.
I believe creating safety within a non-judgmental environment is crucial to begin the journey of self-exploration, recovery and healing. Each person has their own unique set of beliefs, experiences and needs. Working together, we identify the goals and direction of therapy. In my work with individuals and couples I use a feminist, empowerment-focused and collaborative approach. As a guide in my clients' journeys, I help clients face their challenges and find ways to move through them. I know the path can be difficult at times, and I look forward to working with those ready to explore those next steps.
Theresa C Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, CADC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Alhambra, CA 91801 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 15 years of dedicated service in the mental health and substance use fields. My therapeutic approach is marked by compassion and directness, creating a non-judgmental and supportive environment that embraces individuals as they are. My philosophy centers on the belief that everyone is inherently whole, and through somatic and holistic practices, I facilitate a journey towards self-awareness, equipping clients with tools to regain control and self-trust.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 15 years of dedicated service in the mental health and substance use fields. My therapeutic approach is marked by compassion and directness, creating a non-judgmental and supportive environment that embraces individuals as they are. My philosophy centers on the belief that everyone is inherently whole, and through somatic and holistic practices, I facilitate a journey towards self-awareness, equipping clients with tools to regain control and self-trust.
Rachel Ward
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
We all want to be understood and feel like we are making progress towards our life goals. My approach is comforting, humorous, humble, creative and lovingly direct. Everyone needs connection and in my experience the benefits of connecting and being seen by someone in therapy are many. Are you interested in working on an issue related to a relationship, major life change, depression and/or anxiety? Visit my website www.rachelwardlmft.com or call at 626-327-3456 for a free 25 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit. Making sure we connect is very important.
We all want to be understood and feel like we are making progress towards our life goals. My approach is comforting, humorous, humble, creative and lovingly direct. Everyone needs connection and in my experience the benefits of connecting and being seen by someone in therapy are many. Are you interested in working on an issue related to a relationship, major life change, depression and/or anxiety? Visit my website www.rachelwardlmft.com or call at 626-327-3456 for a free 25 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit. Making sure we connect is very important.
Kelly O'Phelan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Marino, CA 91108
Are you tired of struggling? Are you seeking someone to help you navigate life's challenges and reauthor your own story? Hi, I'm Kelly, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with a passion for helping people access their potential! I specialize in working with children, teens, adults and LGBTQ+ individuals, helping them discover new perspectives and foster positive changes. I use an integrative approach to therapy, combining narrative therapy, EMDR, creative arts therapy, DBT, person centered, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy to help you meet your individual goals in therapy.
Are you tired of struggling? Are you seeking someone to help you navigate life's challenges and reauthor your own story? Hi, I'm Kelly, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with a passion for helping people access their potential! I specialize in working with children, teens, adults and LGBTQ+ individuals, helping them discover new perspectives and foster positive changes. I use an integrative approach to therapy, combining narrative therapy, EMDR, creative arts therapy, DBT, person centered, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy to help you meet your individual goals in therapy.
Welcome! Sometimes it takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and I am so glad you have made your way here. Everyday living can bring us to experience loss, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and much more. Some experiences knock us down and shake us around a bit. As humans, we are wired for survival. So, when we are going through traumatic experiences our mind will go into survival mode sending such experiences to our subconscious to help us continue.
Welcome! Sometimes it takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and I am so glad you have made your way here. Everyday living can bring us to experience loss, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and much more. Some experiences knock us down and shake us around a bit. As humans, we are wired for survival. So, when we are going through traumatic experiences our mind will go into survival mode sending such experiences to our subconscious to help us continue.
My name is Daniel James, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) as well as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) for 25 years. My approach to psychotherapy is a collaborative and flexible partnership with each client. I believe that trust, respect, non-judgment, genuineness, and compassion form the foundation of a therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working primarily with adults, adolescents, and families. I work with individuals who experience a variety of addictive disorders, relational issues, mood disorders, and those seeking a better understanding of their life and how to make it better.
My name is Daniel James, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) as well as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) for 25 years. My approach to psychotherapy is a collaborative and flexible partnership with each client. I believe that trust, respect, non-judgment, genuineness, and compassion form the foundation of a therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working primarily with adults, adolescents, and families. I work with individuals who experience a variety of addictive disorders, relational issues, mood disorders, and those seeking a better understanding of their life and how to make it better.
I have worked in the field almost 30 years and have experience with different ethnicities and socio-economic status. I am fluent in Spanish and English. I have numerous areas of specialty and use techniques that I believe will best fit each client. I am committed to helping people heal and grow, to help people through periods of crisis in their lives, expected or unexpected, to become more comfortable with themselves as well as to rise to their full potential, and create a life that is more meaningful to them.
I have worked in the field almost 30 years and have experience with different ethnicities and socio-economic status. I am fluent in Spanish and English. I have numerous areas of specialty and use techniques that I believe will best fit each client. I am committed to helping people heal and grow, to help people through periods of crisis in their lives, expected or unexpected, to become more comfortable with themselves as well as to rise to their full potential, and create a life that is more meaningful to them.
Hello, my name is Liz Perez and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I'm here to be a guiding hand in your journey by utilizing my knowledge and experience combined with empathy and compassion to help you achieve inner peace and healing. I believe my clients hold the potential to live their best lives. Together, we will work with those strengths to increase your insight and power for change. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, some of which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
Hello, my name is Liz Perez and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I'm here to be a guiding hand in your journey by utilizing my knowledge and experience combined with empathy and compassion to help you achieve inner peace and healing. I believe my clients hold the potential to live their best lives. Together, we will work with those strengths to increase your insight and power for change. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, some of which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
"I don't know what to feel!" The past few weeks have left us all with an overwhelming sense of uncertainty and confusion. The isolation and societal anxiety are a recipe for profoundly undermining our health and well-being; not just physically, but mentally as well. Many of our clients at Aspire are trying to find their new normal amidst sweeping changes to their daily lives. Finding a space to clear your head, feel heard, and create a plan for sustaining balance is a small, but vital, step for staying strong and resilient. Let us help with finding a path through the fog and to reclaim life.
"I don't know what to feel!" The past few weeks have left us all with an overwhelming sense of uncertainty and confusion. The isolation and societal anxiety are a recipe for profoundly undermining our health and well-being; not just physically, but mentally as well. Many of our clients at Aspire are trying to find their new normal amidst sweeping changes to their daily lives. Finding a space to clear your head, feel heard, and create a plan for sustaining balance is a small, but vital, step for staying strong and resilient. Let us help with finding a path through the fog and to reclaim life.
I practice a holistic approach as emotions and behaviors are not only related to external environment and experiences, but are influenced by overall wellbeing. We function best when our bodies and brains are healthy and well balanced. My work with children and adolescents has informed my practice with adults as early experiences influence adult perceptions and decisions. I practice with a developmental perspective. My initial career in nursing informs my perspective to treat body, mind and spirit as a whole. Along with adult psychotherapy, I am committed to children and adolescents who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and learning difficulties.
I practice a holistic approach as emotions and behaviors are not only related to external environment and experiences, but are influenced by overall wellbeing. We function best when our bodies and brains are healthy and well balanced. My work with children and adolescents has informed my practice with adults as early experiences influence adult perceptions and decisions. I practice with a developmental perspective. My initial career in nursing informs my perspective to treat body, mind and spirit as a whole. Along with adult psychotherapy, I am committed to children and adolescents who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and learning difficulties.
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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.