Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in South El Monte, CA

My name is Kacey Chase, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Fresno, CA. I feel my role as a therapist is to empower clients to be able to face the trials that come their way, both by helping them process trauma, as well as arm them with tools to go forward. I have special experience in working with adolescents, crisis management, and maternal mental health. I like to tailor therapy to each client; I most commonly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strengths-Based Therapy. I have experience using Cinematic Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Narrative Therapy with a variety of clients.

Greetings! My name is Shamaine Ford and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I became a therapist because I saw how important mental health was and the impact it had in the community I lived in as a child. I believe the human mind is like a flower. If you nurture it, it will grow. My therapy model is to look at any obstacles from a strength-based perspective and to build on those attributes. Other evidence-based models I practice are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and teaching mindfulness.

Hi there! My name is Michelle Gutierrez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As humans, we all go through obstacles and life-changing events. My goal is to provide a safe place where you feel supported without the fear of judgment. I provide psychotherapy with a client/centered approach, meaning that my work is a collaborative process where client's expressed goals are a guide for their treatment. I utilize a few approaches including psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Motivational Interviewing.

Hello, I am a dedicated LMFT specializing in individual and family therapy. I have used CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy, structural family therapy and narrative therapy to help individuals make breakthroughs in their mental health fitness. I work closely with the client guiding the client for remarkable change. I have had experience working with many populations including geriatric, LGBTQI, dual, and CD. I specialize in individual and family therapy.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialization in Art Therapy. I specialize in working with clients with anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem/image issues, life transitions, women’s issues, parenting concerns, and family dynamics. I help enhance communication skills and create a safe and collaborative space to process and work through what is bringing you into therapy. I utilize a collaborative approach to therapy, engaging in treatment approaches from multiple systems depending on each client's needs.

Kirsten Storne-Piazza, Licensed Marriage, and Family Counselor. My goal is to build a strong therapist-client alliance and develop strategies together that help the client achieve their highest potential in relationships and life. I use a combination of Psychodynamic, Humanistic, and Behavioral therapies. My approach to therapy is collaborative, interactive, and mindful. I utilize tools and solution-focused techniques to assess where we start and measure your success along the way. I specialize in working with first responders and their families. First responder work is stressful for the individual and family members.

After earning my Master's degree in Social Work with Emphasis on Hispanic Cultural at Our Lady of the Lake University, I entered the mental health world to explore my passion for supporting people in identifying their own individual path toward their mental health goals. I have the opportunity to work with a variety of people, meeting them in the community where they are, in an outpatient setting, inpatient setting, and correctional setting. I have experience with providing group therapy as well as individual therapy.

I provide psychotherapy to Individuals, Couples and Families. I speak fluent in English, Farsi and Armenian. I have received my bachelor’s degree in psychology from the California State University of Northridge (CSUN) and I have earned my masters in Marital and Family Therapy at Alliant International University. My work experiences enabled me to develop many new skills and expand on personal attributes.

Hello, my name is Bob Hickman and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I want to share the great pleasure I have felt working with children, teens, families, and adults over the years. I bring a combination of education, training, clinical skills and lived experience as a son, husband, father and step father. My approach is strength-based, calling upon your capacities and talents, and solution-focused, helping you find solutions to challenges that work for you.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of CA. I provide therapy to patients of all ages. I am fluent in ASL American Sign Language and have worked with Deaf clients leaving in domestic violence in both a shelter and outpatient therapy services. I have spent 2 years in correctional settings working with severely mentally ill patients and supporting their family members in navigating having loved ones suffer from mental illness. I have also spent 2 years working with foster youth and foster parents to help with their placements, promoting healing and preserving relationships.

Hello! My name is Jennifer Nickel, and I am a LMFT. I have worked in a variety of areas and with a wide range of ages. We all face challenges and encounter obstacles in life that sometimes seem impossible to manage. I love what I do and being able to support and help people to move through and past those times in our journey that we all go through. I am honest, and direct but kind. I use humor and am very open and understanding.

Hi, I am Britney Meyer, a licensed clinical social worker in both California and Kansas. I am currently based out of the Antelope Valley, California and accepting clients via telehealth. I work with clients who are facing challenging experiences that need support in managing the stress, extreme emotions and thought distortions that arise. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and strength-based with an integrative approach, allowing me to provide support based on what my client needs in the moment.

Hello, my name is Michelle Uribe. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have found that helping individuals grow their capacity to view a situation in multiple ways, problem solve and adapt is a great way to make a difference in the world. My philosophy is client centered and I am happy to utilize a variety of strategies to meet clients where they are in their mental health journey. Developing trusting, therapeutic relationships by remaining curious, positive, empathetic, and honest is foundational to my approach. I will tailor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your specific needs.

Greetings! My name is Penelope Sargent and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I regularly work with individual clients on identifying and exploring issues that keep them from moving forward in their lives. My approach is collaborative and client-centered. I come from an Existential/ Humanistic background. I'm here to be supportive when needed and gently challenging when you require motivation. I believe in encouraging clients to work at finding meaning in their lives.

My name is Patricia Rodriguez and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked in the mental health field for over 17 years. My experience has been working with children, teens, adolescents, adults, and families who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues. My personal experience has been many years of trauma, by family dysfunction and grief/loss.