Divorce Therapists in San Pedro, CA

I’m an egalitarian, multicultural, LGBTQI, ENM, kink & sex positive, affirming therapist. Ethical principles of social justice, dignity & worth of a person, importance of human relationships, integrity & competence lay at the heart of my values & practice standards. As an Interpersonal therapist I embrace an eclectic use of modalities, such as person centered, cognitive & dialectical behavioral, acceptance commitment, narrative, existential, family systems, with a trauma informed/recovery model approach. I use an ecological & systems perspective to assist in developing a deeper understanding of ourselves & our social environment.

I received my BA from Chapman University and an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California. I am currently enrolled in a Clinical Psychology PhD program at Alliant University. I have multiple years of experience working with diverse individuals and couples facing a wide variety of experiences. I have primarily worked with individuals with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and personality disorders as well as trauma, abuse, and intimate partner violence. I work from a holistic orientation utilizing a variety of methodologies including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and systemic orientations.

Life issues are part of human nature. At times we may feel or believe that our situations are unique and that theirs no one who can understand. Therefore, this belief system begins to create anxiety, depression and addictive behaviors that can permeate all aspects of our lives. Life then becomes overwhelming and unmanageable. With good therapy, these roadblocks can become a unique cornerstone for positive change and personal wellness.

I have worked for many years with individuals and families who have faced major challenges. Extra support during stressful times can have practical benefits, and can even create opportunities for growth. You will benefit from this investment for the rest of your life. The theme of my practice is Growth through Life Transitions.

Hi, my name is Sandra and I have been a counselor for almost 30 years. I love my job because I am able to work with wonderful people! I am a compassionate and empathic counselor and use cognitive behavioral therapy and whatever modality will work well for a client's specific needs. I have experience working with individuals, couples, families, teenagers, transgenders, and the LGBTQ population. I am a great lover of the outdoors and fly-fishing is my passion! I believe that our bodies and minds work together to make us healthy. It is my goal to help clients reach their best potential!

Fear is normal when starting therapy. We fear vulnerability, judgment, and labeling. But it’s in therapy that we learn how to live our most authentic lives, achieve our goals, and set needed boundaries while processing ongoing stressors. There is a gardening approach to mental health; seeds are like our emotions. We want to grow them but don’t have direct control over them. The factors that we can control are our thoughts and behaviors. They are the environment in which our emotions grow. Let’s work together by planting tiny seeds to grow your goals. Permit yourself to take up space and bloom wildly without regret.

I specialize in 1st and 2nd-generation Americans and their families. I also help multicultural individuals get comfortable with their identity which is crucial as they navigate the issues of belongingness.

Hello and welcome to my page :-). You are a unique outpouring of life that is experiencing humanity. Your story deserves to be heard. I believe you can be better tomorrow than you are today. That patterns repeat themselves. When active attention is brought to a pattern it can be understood and revised. I believe it takes a weekly commitment to honor yourself through self-exploration. You are worth this time and attention. Connection to others is now more important than ever. Through talking healing can happen. Love, Heal and Prosper. #Therapy works! Click left for my website.

I believe that every individual is a whole and healthy being. Trauma that occurs in childhood or later in life creates a block that makes one feel less than whole and far from healthy. Because of this, anxiety, depression, addictions to substances, food, and other destructive behaviors become a way of coping. My goal is to help my clients restore the feeling of wholeness and well-being by providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment in which they can work through difficult issues and restore their true selves. I see it everyday...

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”- Maya Angelou. As your therapist, I use a personable approach to tackle and target unresolved negative feelings and trauma associated with your past. I'm all about healing with the goal of self awareness and personal growth. Let's talk therapy!

Resolving personal issues and the work of self-discovery can be a difficult but rewarding journey. Undertaking this challenge in a thoughtful way, with someone who acts as support and guide, helps illuminate the process. Relationship issues, romantic, familial or social, can be filled with confusion, anger, jealousy and the loss of self-worth. They can also be the seeds for better understanding who you are in the moment and who you really want to be.

Do you feel that life is running you over? Do you have a hard time managing? I work with people who experience various levels of difficulties, whether the situations are related to addiction, depression, relationships, career issues, or trauma. Psychotherapy can help you face these challenges with support rather than feeling alone. Reaching out to a therapist can be the first step toward revising old, dysfunctional habits, reorganizing your thinking and building more successful paths in your life.

I understand that life can be difficult and at times and even overwhelming. My goal is to be a genuine support to you and help you learn new ways to cope through your struggles. I have extensive experience in helping people who are facing difficult experiences. I believe you have the ability to make your life better, to grow as a person and to overcome your current struggles.

I am Cheryl Girder, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I have been in this field for 15 years. My approach to therapy is to assist clients to see themselves and others with a better understanding which will provide a positive outlook on themselves and their surroundings. I am open to working with clients that have personal conflicts, relationship, or family troubles, including working with couples, or conditions such as depression, stress, or anxiety. Those mentioned are what I typically work with and the conditions I'm most comfortable with.

As a group of professional therapists, we come together to offer therapy services to individuals, couples, families, and children. We work with a wide range of ages (children, teens, & adults) dealing with various challenges and dilemmas. We believe in tapping into the natural strengths of each us, working together, and developing ways that can help us enjoy life and each other more fully. Researchers have found that the relationship between therapist and client accounts for a significant part of change.

I believe you are doing the best you can. I also know that a lifetime of numerous external factors have a way of shifting and molding your perspective and abilities. Upon this realization, however it manifests, is when it becomes an excellent time to reach out and draw in help from someone who is unbiased, nonjudgmental, understands human nature, and has done their own inner work. That's where I come in. I believe that psychotherapy acts as a path towards self-discovery. When you truly understand your own patterns, motivations, and wounds, you have a divine offer to evolve into the healthiest version of yourself.

Thank you for taking the time to consider me for your therapy needs. Whether you are experiencing a difficult time in your life, a life change, or would like more insight and personal growth; I am here to help you. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that you are happy with. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Through psychotherapy, you can learn to improve the way those challenges you have impacted your life.

When you enter my office, you will be met by a very experienced therapist licensed for 20+ years. Whatever anguish and hopelessness you are experiencing or manifesting in your relationship, you will be met with compassion and acceptance, intelligence and sensitivity. If you are feeling haunted by memories and traumas, you will be met with skill and insight and we will work together to minimize the impact of the past. If you are feeling a loss of dignity and an estrangement from the best of yourself, you will be met with reassurance and perspective. My commitment is focused on your healing and growth.

Licensed and specializing in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationships, and more. I provide you with Zoom, FaceTime and/or phone sessions. I have personal experience recovering from an eating disorder as well as internship practice and experience with cancer patients, victims of crime, children, and teens.