In Person Therapists in San Pedro, CA
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Melissa F. Pedersen Ma Mft Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Pedro, CA 90732
Hello and welcome! My name is Melissa Pedersen and I am a local therapist in the San Pedro area. The goal of my team is to provide all clients with a comfortable, confidential, and non-judgmental setting where concerns can be explored and addressed. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is an effective treatment for depression, anxiety, and other issues.
Hello and welcome! My name is Melissa Pedersen and I am a local therapist in the San Pedro area. The goal of my team is to provide all clients with a comfortable, confidential, and non-judgmental setting where concerns can be explored and addressed. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is an effective treatment for depression, anxiety, and other issues.
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Erica A Wicke MA lmft Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Pedro, CA 90732
Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us. -David Richo I believe that therapy should be a safe and comfortable place for people to come and talk. Therapy can be scary and maybe overwhelming at times. The connection between a therapist and a client has the ability to foster change and growth and as a therapist I look forward to hearing your stories.
Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us. -David Richo I believe that therapy should be a safe and comfortable place for people to come and talk. Therapy can be scary and maybe overwhelming at times. The connection between a therapist and a client has the ability to foster change and growth and as a therapist I look forward to hearing your stories.
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Therapy work is a process of self discovery that's both fulfilling and challenging. As a psychotherapist, my commitment is to provide you with a safe and creative context for an ongoing collaboration. Together, with compassion, persistence and humor, we'll work to identify and uncover self-sabotaging behaviors: the conditioned ways of being and outmoded ways of thinking that often manifest as confusion, self-doubt, fear, anger or anxiety.
Therapy work is a process of self discovery that's both fulfilling and challenging. As a psychotherapist, my commitment is to provide you with a safe and creative context for an ongoing collaboration. Together, with compassion, persistence and humor, we'll work to identify and uncover self-sabotaging behaviors: the conditioned ways of being and outmoded ways of thinking that often manifest as confusion, self-doubt, fear, anger or anxiety.
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My name is Larissa McCain, LMFT, PMH-C. I believe therapy is a collaborative experience between client and therapist, allowing a safe space to exhale the negative and create room to make positive changes. While working with clients from a variety of backgrounds, I specialize in topics and goals related to perinatal/maternal mental health, parenthood, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Supportive and Client Centered Therapy.
My name is Larissa McCain, LMFT, PMH-C. I believe therapy is a collaborative experience between client and therapist, allowing a safe space to exhale the negative and create room to make positive changes. While working with clients from a variety of backgrounds, I specialize in topics and goals related to perinatal/maternal mental health, parenthood, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Supportive and Client Centered Therapy.
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Hi, my name is Crystal Folk and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Riverside County, CA I work with clients throughout the state via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples, and families. My counseling style is warm and interactive; I believe in treating everyone with respect, being sensitive, and meeting each client in the space that they are in. My counseling approach pulls from several theories, but I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, some Solution Focus Brief Therapy, and Client Centered Therapies to help meet my clients where they are in their healing journey.
Hi, my name is Crystal Folk and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Riverside County, CA I work with clients throughout the state via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples, and families. My counseling style is warm and interactive; I believe in treating everyone with respect, being sensitive, and meeting each client in the space that they are in. My counseling approach pulls from several theories, but I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, some Solution Focus Brief Therapy, and Client Centered Therapies to help meet my clients where they are in their healing journey.
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Katherine R Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Pedro, CA 90731
Throughout life, you will face many different challenges that can leave you with uncomfortable emotions or guide you off track. My goal as a therapist is to provide evidence-based interventions, self-awareness, and skills specific to your situation to help guide you to a new place in life filled with love and light. I believe in the importance of utilizing an individualized and integrated approach to help you reach your full potential.
Throughout life, you will face many different challenges that can leave you with uncomfortable emotions or guide you off track. My goal as a therapist is to provide evidence-based interventions, self-awareness, and skills specific to your situation to help guide you to a new place in life filled with love and light. I believe in the importance of utilizing an individualized and integrated approach to help you reach your full potential.
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Jacqueline Hong, LMFT124664, has extensive knowledge and experience working with adults with undiagnosed/diagnosed ADHD. I also work with disorders comorbid with ADHD, such as anxiety, panic, and depression with anxious features. My approach to therapy is mainly psychodynamic and relational, but also integrative since the needs of the client are all different. My approach to therapy is integrative. I mainly use psychodynamic and relational approaches. However, I use CBT for initial symptom reduction.
Jacqueline Hong, LMFT124664, has extensive knowledge and experience working with adults with undiagnosed/diagnosed ADHD. I also work with disorders comorbid with ADHD, such as anxiety, panic, and depression with anxious features. My approach to therapy is mainly psychodynamic and relational, but also integrative since the needs of the client are all different. My approach to therapy is integrative. I mainly use psychodynamic and relational approaches. However, I use CBT for initial symptom reduction.
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Miyume McKinley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Pedro, CA 90731
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Tearing up or having crying spells? Family, relationships or work becoming more challenging? Or maybe, past situations are now causing feelings of sadness, anger, or shame because you can't forget the memory though you try. These are things that many people deal with on daily basis, however you don't have to do it alone. Therapy is an opportunity to learn ways of coping with things that can be emotionally draining. Counseling is not only what I do, but what I love! You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts in an environment free from judgment or criticism.
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Tearing up or having crying spells? Family, relationships or work becoming more challenging? Or maybe, past situations are now causing feelings of sadness, anger, or shame because you can't forget the memory though you try. These are things that many people deal with on daily basis, however you don't have to do it alone. Therapy is an opportunity to learn ways of coping with things that can be emotionally draining. Counseling is not only what I do, but what I love! You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts in an environment free from judgment or criticism.
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Griselda Galván
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Pedro, CA 90731
I enjoy working with a variety of people, especially those that are ready to make a change in their life. I understand that therapy is an extremely difficult process and stigmatized for many of those around us, but developing a strong therapeutic relationship can assist in providing a positive experience during a difficult time. I like to identify the root of the problem quickly and together find solutions that will work for your life. I believe together we can work towards building insight, understanding yourself and your choices, develop positive coping skills, increased communication and healthy relationships.
I enjoy working with a variety of people, especially those that are ready to make a change in their life. I understand that therapy is an extremely difficult process and stigmatized for many of those around us, but developing a strong therapeutic relationship can assist in providing a positive experience during a difficult time. I like to identify the root of the problem quickly and together find solutions that will work for your life. I believe together we can work towards building insight, understanding yourself and your choices, develop positive coping skills, increased communication and healthy relationships.
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Is anxiety preventing you from realizing what you want to do—or are capable of doing—with your life? Are you hesitant to go after what truly makes you happy because you underestimate your gifts or abilities? Perhaps speaking up in a way that maintains your own dignity and that of others is what you are wanting. Still others work with me because they experience a sense of validation and empowerment with the things they have experienced — whether it be mystical, hard to explain spiritual events or stressful/traumatic religious experiences.
Is anxiety preventing you from realizing what you want to do—or are capable of doing—with your life? Are you hesitant to go after what truly makes you happy because you underestimate your gifts or abilities? Perhaps speaking up in a way that maintains your own dignity and that of others is what you are wanting. Still others work with me because they experience a sense of validation and empowerment with the things they have experienced — whether it be mystical, hard to explain spiritual events or stressful/traumatic religious experiences.
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As a compassionate integrated therapist, I provide an empathic and direct approach to sessions in order to collaborate with my clients and empower them to successfully achieve their goals. By collaborating together, my clients can exit treatment with skills that help them move towards change. Clients may become skilled in managing their own lives and relationships. I am availlable to see clients in person in at my office in San Pedro. Looking forward to meeting you!
As a compassionate integrated therapist, I provide an empathic and direct approach to sessions in order to collaborate with my clients and empower them to successfully achieve their goals. By collaborating together, my clients can exit treatment with skills that help them move towards change. Clients may become skilled in managing their own lives and relationships. I am availlable to see clients in person in at my office in San Pedro. Looking forward to meeting you!
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I look forward to each session and to discovery of your personal strengths, new ways to cope with change and to change when that is what is needed. Together we find hope and optimism, working to turn courage into comfort. We are all capable of making our lives better, fulfilling, of surviving and thriving. Experiences that I bring to our time together are work as an educator, and a long time musician. I am experienced and trained for couples therapy, trauma, depression, sadness, anxiety, tension, relationship problems, divorce, job stress, management of strong emotions, self-doubt, social shyness, addiction.
I look forward to each session and to discovery of your personal strengths, new ways to cope with change and to change when that is what is needed. Together we find hope and optimism, working to turn courage into comfort. We are all capable of making our lives better, fulfilling, of surviving and thriving. Experiences that I bring to our time together are work as an educator, and a long time musician. I am experienced and trained for couples therapy, trauma, depression, sadness, anxiety, tension, relationship problems, divorce, job stress, management of strong emotions, self-doubt, social shyness, addiction.
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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 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...
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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’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.
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“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!
“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!
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Carol Seixas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, OTRL
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Pedro, CA 90731
Hello and welcome. I have over 40 years of experience working in the health field and have provided services in a wide range of mental health settings. The patient/client populations I have had the opportunity to help run the full gamut of mental health needs from the serious mentally ill to the person/family who have never needed to see a therapist until "now". I additionally provide support for the system/family new to mental health with education, skills and linking to resources.
Hello and welcome. I have over 40 years of experience working in the health field and have provided services in a wide range of mental health settings. The patient/client populations I have had the opportunity to help run the full gamut of mental health needs from the serious mentally ill to the person/family who have never needed to see a therapist until "now". I additionally provide support for the system/family new to mental health with education, skills and linking to resources.
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No matter what life may bring you, I encourage you to find that small light that will guide you to a much better you. Depending on the individual needs, I use a variety of approaches with my clients.
No matter what life may bring you, I encourage you to find that small light that will guide you to a much better you. Depending on the individual needs, I use a variety of approaches with my clients.
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I have spent over 20 years working with individuals, couples, small groups, and large groups on concepts that build intimacy, communication skills, conflict resolution, forgiveness, and reconciliation. My greatest quality is that I am a great listener. My compassionate approach allows my clients to trust me and provides me opportunities to assist them in finding solutions to some of life's most challenging issues.
I have spent over 20 years working with individuals, couples, small groups, and large groups on concepts that build intimacy, communication skills, conflict resolution, forgiveness, and reconciliation. My greatest quality is that I am a great listener. My compassionate approach allows my clients to trust me and provides me opportunities to assist them in finding solutions to some of life's most challenging issues.
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Individuals in conflict with a family member or relationship partner (intimate, work, social) may feel stuck in a no-win situation. If communicating about the problem is THE PROBLEM, neutral and collaborative, Effective mediation can help. By involving all participants in a positive process, acknowledging and equalizing communication of needs and concerns, and building the solutions from and for every person involved, listening with determined curiosity helps clients find mutually-acceptable peaceful solutions.
Individuals in conflict with a family member or relationship partner (intimate, work, social) may feel stuck in a no-win situation. If communicating about the problem is THE PROBLEM, neutral and collaborative, Effective mediation can help. By involving all participants in a positive process, acknowledging and equalizing communication of needs and concerns, and building the solutions from and for every person involved, listening with determined curiosity helps clients find mutually-acceptable peaceful solutions.
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Savanna (Uranga) Green
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, PsyD, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Pedro, CA 90731
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.
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.