Family Therapy in Simi Valley, CA
Bernie-Bernadine M Gleason
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93062
Is sharing your life with a stranger comfortable for you? It's not easy for anyone and yet from my own experience and from the testimony of others (clients/friends/ family), therapy has proven to be a positive life-changing experience that I would want for you. I count it a privilege to be invited into your life and heart and I wouldn't take that lightly. My goals are to make therapy a "safe place" by welcoming you with empathy, validation, affirmation, assistance and tender care (the way we all want to be treated). Maybe you're suffering from trauma or loss or hurt or...please give me an opportunity to work with you to make your life a new and safe place. I also offer faith-based counseling.
Is sharing your life with a stranger comfortable for you? It's not easy for anyone and yet from my own experience and from the testimony of others (clients/friends/ family), therapy has proven to be a positive life-changing experience that I would want for you. I count it a privilege to be invited into your life and heart and I wouldn't take that lightly. My goals are to make therapy a "safe place" by welcoming you with empathy, validation, affirmation, assistance and tender care (the way we all want to be treated). Maybe you're suffering from trauma or loss or hurt or...please give me an opportunity to work with you to make your life a new and safe place. I also offer faith-based counseling.
Amy Gisborne
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Helping others has always been my passion. Your emotional healing and well-being are my priority. Are you experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, or depression? Are you suffering from the loss of a loved one? Relationship issues? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have extensive experience working with many clients with a wide array of challenges including grief and loss, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, panic disorder, depression, PTSD, postpartum depression, and addiction issues. I work primarily with adults, couples, and teens (15+).
Helping others has always been my passion. Your emotional healing and well-being are my priority. Are you experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, or depression? Are you suffering from the loss of a loved one? Relationship issues? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have extensive experience working with many clients with a wide array of challenges including grief and loss, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, panic disorder, depression, PTSD, postpartum depression, and addiction issues. I work primarily with adults, couples, and teens (15+).
We make it our mission to empower your family to recognize which areas of your lives need to change and for all of you to feel capable of making those changes.
It’s incredibly frustrating to know you, your child, or your family is on the wrong path but are unsure how to get on the right one. Even though you’re invested in bringing about real transformation in you or your family’s lives, you still can’t find a way to make the changes that are going to help you. We know you or your family can see things from a new perspective, learn to trust yourselves, and experience long-lasting change that each of you has control of.
We make it our mission to empower your family to recognize which areas of your lives need to change and for all of you to feel capable of making those changes.
It’s incredibly frustrating to know you, your child, or your family is on the wrong path but are unsure how to get on the right one. Even though you’re invested in bringing about real transformation in you or your family’s lives, you still can’t find a way to make the changes that are going to help you. We know you or your family can see things from a new perspective, learn to trust yourselves, and experience long-lasting change that each of you has control of.
Debbie Ciulla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93063
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals and families who are navigating the complexities of trauma within the framework of their Christian faith. I believe in the power of integrating psychological principles with spiritual guidance to promote healing, growth, and restoration. Having witnessed firsthand the profound impact that trauma can have on individuals and their relationships, I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, process their emotions and find hope in the midst of pain.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals and families who are navigating the complexities of trauma within the framework of their Christian faith. I believe in the power of integrating psychological principles with spiritual guidance to promote healing, growth, and restoration. Having witnessed firsthand the profound impact that trauma can have on individuals and their relationships, I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, process their emotions and find hope in the midst of pain.
Additional approaches I use include person-first, client and family-centered therapy, solution-focused, transactional analysis, trauma-informed principles, psycho-educational therapy, energy psychology, integrated care (also known as whole person care), change theory, motivational interviewing, and sensory management techniques.
Hello, I am Julie Pennington (previously Colfax) LMFT. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with people of all ages, levels of development, abilities, and stages of life. My focus is on you, your goals for yourself, and your family in the therapy space. The majority of the clients I see working to recover from trauma and minimize the impact or development of trauma responses (Acute Stress Disorder or PTSD), dealing with depression (bipolar or unipolar), anxiety, neuro-divergent and differently-abled, wanting to improve emotional management skills or work through substance use and addiction challenges.
Additional approaches I use include person-first, client and family-centered therapy, solution-focused, transactional analysis, trauma-informed principles, psycho-educational therapy, energy psychology, integrated care (also known as whole person care), change theory, motivational interviewing, and sensory management techniques.
Hello, I am Julie Pennington (previously Colfax) LMFT. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with people of all ages, levels of development, abilities, and stages of life. My focus is on you, your goals for yourself, and your family in the therapy space. The majority of the clients I see working to recover from trauma and minimize the impact or development of trauma responses (Acute Stress Disorder or PTSD), dealing with depression (bipolar or unipolar), anxiety, neuro-divergent and differently-abled, wanting to improve emotional management skills or work through substance use and addiction challenges.
Elizabeth Hope Sorenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (Online Only)
This consultation is meant to help you, you and your partner/s, or you and your family to feel safe and welcomed into this process.
I am committed to guiding my clients through barriers that hinder or impede upon thier inner peace. Trauma-informed treatment aims to equip the client with an experience that increases their ability to trust themselves, others, and the world around them. I am EMDR Certified and DBT Trained. These modalities compliment the therapeutic alliance and are aimed at outcomes that work to see, affirm, and celebrate you as a whole person. You deserve to experience life without carrying all of the weight of what has happened to you. I look forward to working together to find, explore, and safeguard what makes life meaningful to you.
This consultation is meant to help you, you and your partner/s, or you and your family to feel safe and welcomed into this process.
I am committed to guiding my clients through barriers that hinder or impede upon thier inner peace. Trauma-informed treatment aims to equip the client with an experience that increases their ability to trust themselves, others, and the world around them. I am EMDR Certified and DBT Trained. These modalities compliment the therapeutic alliance and are aimed at outcomes that work to see, affirm, and celebrate you as a whole person. You deserve to experience life without carrying all of the weight of what has happened to you. I look forward to working together to find, explore, and safeguard what makes life meaningful to you.
I offer practical, down to earth counseling using primarily cognitive behavioral and family systems therapy. My main areas of focus are in the treatment of anxiety, depression, loss and grief and relationships. I treat adults with the majority of my referrals coming from previous clients, insurance companies and the church community. I am a graduate of Pepperdine University with a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling.
I offer practical, down to earth counseling using primarily cognitive behavioral and family systems therapy. My main areas of focus are in the treatment of anxiety, depression, loss and grief and relationships. I treat adults with the majority of my referrals coming from previous clients, insurance companies and the church community. I am a graduate of Pepperdine University with a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling.
Amanda Izen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93063
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Have you exhausted all of your options for your child(ren)? Are you looking for support with their development? I understand how critical these stages are for children to foster resilience and adaptability. As someone who specializes in early childhood development, has experience as an educator, and is a family advocate, I strive to promote a nurturing environment for your child and family.
Have you exhausted all of your options for your child(ren)? Are you looking for support with their development? I understand how critical these stages are for children to foster resilience and adaptability. As someone who specializes in early childhood development, has experience as an educator, and is a family advocate, I strive to promote a nurturing environment for your child and family.
Andrea Watkins
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93063
You’re ready to understand why you feel like this. Perhaps you are dealing with recent life changes, family struggles, or relationship issues. You wonder if these feelings are temporary or normal, but regardless, you are ready to explore change. Maybe your relationships are not satisfying you, but you do not know where to start the repairing process. Perhaps you struggle with self-criticism and self-doubt. You want support and want to learn how to voice and address your needs, but at times it feels impossible. You know you can feel fulfilled, but you find it challenging to develop tools that will help you get where you want to be.
You’re ready to understand why you feel like this. Perhaps you are dealing with recent life changes, family struggles, or relationship issues. You wonder if these feelings are temporary or normal, but regardless, you are ready to explore change. Maybe your relationships are not satisfying you, but you do not know where to start the repairing process. Perhaps you struggle with self-criticism and self-doubt. You want support and want to learn how to voice and address your needs, but at times it feels impossible. You know you can feel fulfilled, but you find it challenging to develop tools that will help you get where you want to be.
Effective therapy starts with finding the right therapist for you. I am an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with clients of all ages. I place great importance on each person’s voice and perspective, whether you are coming to see me individually, as a couple, or as a family.
Effective therapy starts with finding the right therapist for you. I am an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with clients of all ages. I place great importance on each person’s voice and perspective, whether you are coming to see me individually, as a couple, or as a family.
Kristie Meyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (Online Only)
I have been a psychotherapist for 38 years, working with anxiety and depression, trauma, marital and family conflict, grief and loss, sexuality and sexual orientation issues, and finding passion and meaning in life.
Do you feel like you're not living your life to its fullest? The decision to seek therapy often comes after a painful process of self-evaluation. The realization that your life may be lacking in vitality can be upsetting but may provide the opening for something new and more hopeful to emerge. I believe that when we choose to experience our suffering willingly and openly, we create the opportunity for personal transformation. I can facilitate this process of change to help you find greater meaning in your life.
I have been a psychotherapist for 38 years, working with anxiety and depression, trauma, marital and family conflict, grief and loss, sexuality and sexual orientation issues, and finding passion and meaning in life.
Do you feel like you're not living your life to its fullest? The decision to seek therapy often comes after a painful process of self-evaluation. The realization that your life may be lacking in vitality can be upsetting but may provide the opening for something new and more hopeful to emerge. I believe that when we choose to experience our suffering willingly and openly, we create the opportunity for personal transformation. I can facilitate this process of change to help you find greater meaning in your life.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (Online Only)
EMDR and IFS (Internal Family Systems) offer effective and often rapid relief from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, distressing memories, nightmares, etc.
It is my passion and privilege to assist my clients in feeling alive, connected and at peace in their relationships and within themselves. Every day I hear clients say that our work has truly transformed their lives - that they are no longer triggered by old patterns, that their confidence and happiness is greater than they have ever experienced. Changes such as these are possible through a collaborative exploration of past and present issues in an atmosphere of safety, compassion and respect - respect for the individual and respect for the mind's ability to heal.
EMDR and IFS (Internal Family Systems) offer effective and often rapid relief from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, distressing memories, nightmares, etc.
It is my passion and privilege to assist my clients in feeling alive, connected and at peace in their relationships and within themselves. Every day I hear clients say that our work has truly transformed their lives - that they are no longer triggered by old patterns, that their confidence and happiness is greater than they have ever experienced. Changes such as these are possible through a collaborative exploration of past and present issues in an atmosphere of safety, compassion and respect - respect for the individual and respect for the mind's ability to heal.
Hi, I'm Louise. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Santa Cruz, California, and work with clients statewide via Telehealth and in person. I work with children, families, and adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help my clients learn healthy behavioral patterns. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, and transitional and relational life experiences.
Hi, I'm Louise. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Santa Cruz, California, and work with clients statewide via Telehealth and in person. I work with children, families, and adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help my clients learn healthy behavioral patterns. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, and transitional and relational life experiences.
Damian Barajas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Simi Valley, CA 93063
As a professional marriage and family therapist, I utilize psychodynamic therapy to help you gain a deeper understanding of the issues you are facing.
Life can be incredibly challenging at times. For many, it can feel as though there is no hope for a better future, whether due to tragedy, significant life changes, or overwhelming stress. I am here to support you and walk alongside you through any moment in your life.
As a professional marriage and family therapist, I utilize psychodynamic therapy to help you gain a deeper understanding of the issues you are facing.
Life can be incredibly challenging at times. For many, it can feel as though there is no hope for a better future, whether due to tragedy, significant life changes, or overwhelming stress. I am here to support you and walk alongside you through any moment in your life.
I have clients who are processing issues related to societal microaggressions due to gender, gender expression, being part of a non-dominant culture, non-traditional family/partner structures, and being part of the BDSM/kink community.
Hi, I'm Avrille Birnbaum! I'm a Clinical Psychologist, practicing therapy via video for clients who are in need but might not be able to take time off weekly to come to an office. I am a believer in doing what I can to make self-care accessible and relevant for each client, and I strive to make each person feel that they are having a conversation in which they feel supported, heard, and receive tools to use in their daily lives. Most often, my clients come to me struggling with issues regarding neurodivergence, depression, social anxiety, living with bipolar disorder, chronic pain, and autoimmune disorders.
I have clients who are processing issues related to societal microaggressions due to gender, gender expression, being part of a non-dominant culture, non-traditional family/partner structures, and being part of the BDSM/kink community.
Hi, I'm Avrille Birnbaum! I'm a Clinical Psychologist, practicing therapy via video for clients who are in need but might not be able to take time off weekly to come to an office. I am a believer in doing what I can to make self-care accessible and relevant for each client, and I strive to make each person feel that they are having a conversation in which they feel supported, heard, and receive tools to use in their daily lives. Most often, my clients come to me struggling with issues regarding neurodivergence, depression, social anxiety, living with bipolar disorder, chronic pain, and autoimmune disorders.
Jaayda Ellingham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (Online Only)
I provide weekly individual, couple, and family psychotherapy to adolescents and adults to assist clients in managing challenges related to feeling "stuck," anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relational issues, and trauma-related content.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety or depression, or feel you've hit a wall to progress, these states can create stress and disconnection, making personal fulfillment in career and relationships challenging. As we understand that physical exercise builds and strengthens our physical endurance, psychotherapy is a process of building and strengthening the mind's capacity to endure and respond. The therapeutic process is rooted in connection, transparency, and authenticity. I work from a collaborative and mindfulness approach to help guide my clients in understanding the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and actions to effect change.
I provide weekly individual, couple, and family psychotherapy to adolescents and adults to assist clients in managing challenges related to feeling "stuck," anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relational issues, and trauma-related content.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety or depression, or feel you've hit a wall to progress, these states can create stress and disconnection, making personal fulfillment in career and relationships challenging. As we understand that physical exercise builds and strengthens our physical endurance, psychotherapy is a process of building and strengthening the mind's capacity to endure and respond. The therapeutic process is rooted in connection, transparency, and authenticity. I work from a collaborative and mindfulness approach to help guide my clients in understanding the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and actions to effect change.
I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background, including working with children (ages 3-18) using play therapy, individuals, couples, family problems, grief and loss. Everyone goes through grief at some point in life. Loss of a loved one, loss of a job or the ending of a relationship and much more. Is your child struggling in school, experiencing anxiety, struggling with peer relationships or at home with sibling? I believe in working collaboratively with my clients and creating a warm therapeutic relationships.
I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background, including working with children (ages 3-18) using play therapy, individuals, couples, family problems, grief and loss. Everyone goes through grief at some point in life. Loss of a loved one, loss of a job or the ending of a relationship and much more. Is your child struggling in school, experiencing anxiety, struggling with peer relationships or at home with sibling? I believe in working collaboratively with my clients and creating a warm therapeutic relationships.
Melissa Sanderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93063 (Online Only)
I draw upon cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), insight development, mindfulness, and primarily utilize a family systems/attachment therapeutic lens, so as to provide a safe and supportive space from an integrative, interpersonal therapeutic approach, tailored to each unique client.
I am trained in providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, mood changes, and other mental health difficulties, including addiction and dual diagnoses and often work w/clients who are struggling in their relationships and dealing with difficult life events. I have a specialization in family mediation, as it pertains to varied nuclear family structures, which may include the family court system. I am passionate about providing a comprehensive, multi-culturally competent, and LGBTQ+ affirming environment. I enjoy working with COUPLES & FAMILIES (high conflict or otherwise), including Discernment Couples Therapy.
I draw upon cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), insight development, mindfulness, and primarily utilize a family systems/attachment therapeutic lens, so as to provide a safe and supportive space from an integrative, interpersonal therapeutic approach, tailored to each unique client.
I am trained in providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, mood changes, and other mental health difficulties, including addiction and dual diagnoses and often work w/clients who are struggling in their relationships and dealing with difficult life events. I have a specialization in family mediation, as it pertains to varied nuclear family structures, which may include the family court system. I am passionate about providing a comprehensive, multi-culturally competent, and LGBTQ+ affirming environment. I enjoy working with COUPLES & FAMILIES (high conflict or otherwise), including Discernment Couples Therapy.
Angela DeVita
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93062 (Online Only)
I offer an integrative approach, tending to mind, body, and soul, that draws from and includes depth psychotherapy, family systems and IFS approaches, somatic mindfulness, Neuro-emotional technique (NET), relational life therapy (RLT), healthy lifestyle coaching, your spiritual connection, and grounded practicality.
What might it be like to live with more aliveness, connection, and a stronger sense of purpose and meaning in your life? I’d like to help you co-créate this and shift the obstacles that may have been getting in the way so that your life can continue to unfold in a beautiful, more expansive and connected way.
I offer an integrative approach, tending to mind, body, and soul, that draws from and includes depth psychotherapy, family systems and IFS approaches, somatic mindfulness, Neuro-emotional technique (NET), relational life therapy (RLT), healthy lifestyle coaching, your spiritual connection, and grounded practicality.
What might it be like to live with more aliveness, connection, and a stronger sense of purpose and meaning in your life? I’d like to help you co-créate this and shift the obstacles that may have been getting in the way so that your life can continue to unfold in a beautiful, more expansive and connected way.
Wendy Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (Online Only)
Hello there! My name is Wendy and I work with people with the following issues: depression, anxiety, gender identity issues, relationship difficulties, addiction, neurodiversity and family of origin trauma and/or abuse. Reaching out for help is an important step in creating postive change, and I look forward to hearing your story and assisting you along the way. I am currently accepting new telehealth clients and accept Venmo/Zelle for payment (I am NOT on any insurance panels, but I do provide super bills). I am also licensed for telehealth in Florida. Reach out for a free 15 minute consultation- I hope to talk with you soon!
Hello there! My name is Wendy and I work with people with the following issues: depression, anxiety, gender identity issues, relationship difficulties, addiction, neurodiversity and family of origin trauma and/or abuse. Reaching out for help is an important step in creating postive change, and I look forward to hearing your story and assisting you along the way. I am currently accepting new telehealth clients and accept Venmo/Zelle for payment (I am NOT on any insurance panels, but I do provide super bills). I am also licensed for telehealth in Florida. Reach out for a free 15 minute consultation- I hope to talk with you soon!
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.