Emotionally Focused Therapists in Sylmar, CA
Hello, my name is Sang Wu, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my master's from Alliant International University and have been practicing for 9 years. I am an attachment-based therapist utilizing Emotional Focused Therapy ( EFT) theoretical orientation to work with adults who feel stuck in their current lives, and individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression. I assist in helping them navigate crucial moments, difficult forks in the road of life, and uncertain futures, and help them live their best lives.
Hello, my name is Sang Wu, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my master's from Alliant International University and have been practicing for 9 years. I am an attachment-based therapist utilizing Emotional Focused Therapy ( EFT) theoretical orientation to work with adults who feel stuck in their current lives, and individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression. I assist in helping them navigate crucial moments, difficult forks in the road of life, and uncertain futures, and help them live their best lives.
Jose-Luis Ochoa Sierra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sylmar, CA 91342 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is a harmonious blend of evidence-based modalities, including CBT, EFT, ACT, Person-Centered, and Narrative Therapies.
I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 8 years of experience helping adolescents and adults manage and foster positive change through the lens of psychology. Driven by a genuine desire to make a difference, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their lives, fostering growth, resilience, and meaningful connections. I hold a master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and Health Psychology from Santa Clara University.
My therapeutic approach is a harmonious blend of evidence-based modalities, including CBT, EFT, ACT, Person-Centered, and Narrative Therapies.
I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 8 years of experience helping adolescents and adults manage and foster positive change through the lens of psychology. Driven by a genuine desire to make a difference, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their lives, fostering growth, resilience, and meaningful connections. I hold a master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and Health Psychology from Santa Clara University.
My therapeutic approach is person-centered and humanistic though I often additionally pull from Strength-based modalities, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy techniques, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy techniques, Theraplay techniques, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and others.
Hello! My name is Rebecca Wagner, I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California (126197). I have over 10 years of experience working in the therapy and child/family development world. My goal is to provide individuals with a safe place for you to feel seen and show that you have the answers you seek. I can bring up tools to aid in your healing journey. My hopes are to provide individuals with an empathetic ear, offer consistency in my presence and focus on them, and look through a trauma and culturally inclusive lens to help promote insight and understanding.
My therapeutic approach is person-centered and humanistic though I often additionally pull from Strength-based modalities, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy techniques, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy techniques, Theraplay techniques, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and others.
Hello! My name is Rebecca Wagner, I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California (126197). I have over 10 years of experience working in the therapy and child/family development world. My goal is to provide individuals with a safe place for you to feel seen and show that you have the answers you seek. I can bring up tools to aid in your healing journey. My hopes are to provide individuals with an empathetic ear, offer consistency in my presence and focus on them, and look through a trauma and culturally inclusive lens to help promote insight and understanding.
My name is Jade Dearing and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Westlake Village, California, working with clients mostly in-person, but I am also open to telehealth if I feel it can be beneficial to the client. I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist working with clients with unresolved childhood developmental trauma (C-PTSD). I use EMDR, parts work (IFS informed), Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals, and the Safe and Sound Protocol. I am committed to helping my clients overcome inner emotional conflicts that are preventing them from leading healthy, happy, and functional lives.
My name is Jade Dearing and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Westlake Village, California, working with clients mostly in-person, but I am also open to telehealth if I feel it can be beneficial to the client. I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist working with clients with unresolved childhood developmental trauma (C-PTSD). I use EMDR, parts work (IFS informed), Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals, and the Safe and Sound Protocol. I am committed to helping my clients overcome inner emotional conflicts that are preventing them from leading healthy, happy, and functional lives.
I practice from a person-centered lens while also drawing from my training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), emotionally focused Therapy ( EFT), psychodynamic theory, and systems theory.
My name is Melissa Tines and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My therapeutic style is characterized by attunement, compassion, directness, and warmth. The therapy room is a space where we address not only personal concerns but also the broader influences shaping your well-being, including social, cultural, and political factors.
I practice from a person-centered lens while also drawing from my training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), emotionally focused Therapy ( EFT), psychodynamic theory, and systems theory.
My name is Melissa Tines and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My therapeutic style is characterized by attunement, compassion, directness, and warmth. The therapy room is a space where we address not only personal concerns but also the broader influences shaping your well-being, including social, cultural, and political factors.
My name is Leslie Libutti, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I spent many years as a hospice social worker and learned not only about grief and loss but also about life and resilience. My approach is holistic, and I believe our minds, bodies, and spirits provide a lot of untapped resources which are available to improve our daily lives. I am confident that I can help you access these resources in a safe space.
My name is Leslie Libutti, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I spent many years as a hospice social worker and learned not only about grief and loss but also about life and resilience. My approach is holistic, and I believe our minds, bodies, and spirits provide a lot of untapped resources which are available to improve our daily lives. I am confident that I can help you access these resources in a safe space.
Hello. My name is Dr. Alandrea Martin. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I am passionate about helping clients achieve success while going through struggles and life challenges. I also work with couples and families to help increase communication and to resolve conflicts. I have an integrative approach using various approaches that best fit the client's needs. I work with all types of people. I work with clients who suffer from anxiety, PTSD, bereavement, anger issues, drug addiction, and depression. I also work with couples and families to help increase communication and resolve conflicts.
Hello. My name is Dr. Alandrea Martin. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I am passionate about helping clients achieve success while going through struggles and life challenges. I also work with couples and families to help increase communication and to resolve conflicts. I have an integrative approach using various approaches that best fit the client's needs. I work with all types of people. I work with clients who suffer from anxiety, PTSD, bereavement, anger issues, drug addiction, and depression. I also work with couples and families to help increase communication and resolve conflicts.
Treasure Newton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sylmar, CA 91342 (Online Only)
My name is Treasure Newton, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have worked with individuals who suffer from mental health challenges for over 15 years. Focus areas of my practice include self-realization, coping skills, cognitive behavioral therapy, self-confidence, and trauma recovery. I meet clients where they are and conduct person-centered solution-based therapy. My goal is to get you to understand how to better deal with life’s setbacks and improve upon coping skills when faced with a difficult situation.
My name is Treasure Newton, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have worked with individuals who suffer from mental health challenges for over 15 years. Focus areas of my practice include self-realization, coping skills, cognitive behavioral therapy, self-confidence, and trauma recovery. I meet clients where they are and conduct person-centered solution-based therapy. My goal is to get you to understand how to better deal with life’s setbacks and improve upon coping skills when faced with a difficult situation.
Hi, I'm Cynthia Cerrato, and am a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to supporting the mental health of individuals, particularly within the BIPOC community. Bilingual and passionate about promoting wellness, I specialize in creating a safe and inclusive environment where clients feel seen and heard. My therapeutic approach emphasizes intersectionality and decolonization, ensuring that cultural identities and diverse experiences are recognized and valued in the healing process. Each group faces unique challenges and experiences that I am passionate about addressing.
Hi, I'm Cynthia Cerrato, and am a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to supporting the mental health of individuals, particularly within the BIPOC community. Bilingual and passionate about promoting wellness, I specialize in creating a safe and inclusive environment where clients feel seen and heard. My therapeutic approach emphasizes intersectionality and decolonization, ensuring that cultural identities and diverse experiences are recognized and valued in the healing process. Each group faces unique challenges and experiences that I am passionate about addressing.
Denise Davis-Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sylmar, CA 91342 (Online Only)
I'm Denise Davis-Moore and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. What are we doing? I am going to ask you that at our first meeting and at everyone after that. Our journey together will be one that explores just that. You're not in therapy to wander aimlessly and waste time. You're in therapy because you want something to change. You want to think something different, feel something different, DO something different. I’m here to help you figure out what that something is and how to make it happen. We'll talk, we'll listen, we'll laugh, we'll cry, we'll challenge, we'll question, we'll explore...and ultimately we will figure it out.
I'm Denise Davis-Moore and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. What are we doing? I am going to ask you that at our first meeting and at everyone after that. Our journey together will be one that explores just that. You're not in therapy to wander aimlessly and waste time. You're in therapy because you want something to change. You want to think something different, feel something different, DO something different. I’m here to help you figure out what that something is and how to make it happen. We'll talk, we'll listen, we'll laugh, we'll cry, we'll challenge, we'll question, we'll explore...and ultimately we will figure it out.
I'm Tamara Ridge, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a survivor of Childhood Trauma, I've been committed to removing the mystery from the self-healing process - both for myself & for my clients - since I first graduated as a therapist in 1997.
I'm Tamara Ridge, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a survivor of Childhood Trauma, I've been committed to removing the mystery from the self-healing process - both for myself & for my clients - since I first graduated as a therapist in 1997.
Eva Castaneda Hogan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sylmar, CA 91342 (Online Only)
I have always wanted to serve the community. I began in education. I worked with children and their families. I was so fortunate to learn about how they rose above the difficult circumstances they encountered. I realized that my dream was to work with clients through their healing process. I applied to graduate school and obtained my masters degree in psychology. I felt and continue to feel that this is where I am meant to be. I have had the enormous honor of working with so many individuals. They have taught me so much about perseverance, hope, and strength.
I have always wanted to serve the community. I began in education. I worked with children and their families. I was so fortunate to learn about how they rose above the difficult circumstances they encountered. I realized that my dream was to work with clients through their healing process. I applied to graduate school and obtained my masters degree in psychology. I felt and continue to feel that this is where I am meant to be. I have had the enormous honor of working with so many individuals. They have taught me so much about perseverance, hope, and strength.
Hello! I am Sandra. As a licensed marriage and family therapist I have over 5 years of experience working in a community mental health setting with primarily adults, couples, and adolescents. My approach is to meet you where you are at by providing a safe place for you to feel validated and seen. I chose to be in the mental health profession because I want people to know that they are not alone. Everyone has the right to communicate and feel what they want to feel.
Hello! I am Sandra. As a licensed marriage and family therapist I have over 5 years of experience working in a community mental health setting with primarily adults, couples, and adolescents. My approach is to meet you where you are at by providing a safe place for you to feel validated and seen. I chose to be in the mental health profession because I want people to know that they are not alone. Everyone has the right to communicate and feel what they want to feel.
Hi, my name is Josephine Torres. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I use different approaches for therapy, but my favorite is concentrating on the here and now. I have a history of working with children and families in the foster care system. I also have a history of working with those with depression and new life experiences. I look forward to meeting with you and to build a therapeutic relationship.
Hi, my name is Josephine Torres. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I use different approaches for therapy, but my favorite is concentrating on the here and now. I have a history of working with children and families in the foster care system. I also have a history of working with those with depression and new life experiences. I look forward to meeting with you and to build a therapeutic relationship.
Ana Guzman-Wiley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sylmar, CA 91342 (Online Only)
My name is Ana Guzman-Wiley, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Riverside, CA. I work with individuals using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to assist them in moving through difficult times. I am well versed in CBT and ACT modalities to work with patients in achieving desired outcomes. My approach to therapy is based on processing and developing acceptance of difficult feelings while also highlighting and leveraging patients’ strengths to enact change.
My name is Ana Guzman-Wiley, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Riverside, CA. I work with individuals using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to assist them in moving through difficult times. I am well versed in CBT and ACT modalities to work with patients in achieving desired outcomes. My approach to therapy is based on processing and developing acceptance of difficult feelings while also highlighting and leveraging patients’ strengths to enact change.
Hello, my name is Kimberly Jordan, and my license number is 105037. I offer a blended approach to therapy incorporating many different methods and approaches so that I may tailor each plan to the unique individual. Some of the approaches I use are Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Somatic, Gestalt, and Positive Psychology. I enjoy working with many different types of clients but my greatest experience is with individuals between the ages of 5 and 99. I am experienced and comfortable dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, LGBQ, and other forms of trauma.
Hello, my name is Kimberly Jordan, and my license number is 105037. I offer a blended approach to therapy incorporating many different methods and approaches so that I may tailor each plan to the unique individual. Some of the approaches I use are Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Somatic, Gestalt, and Positive Psychology. I enjoy working with many different types of clients but my greatest experience is with individuals between the ages of 5 and 99. I am experienced and comfortable dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, LGBQ, and other forms of trauma.
My name is Terri Graves, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I am a traditional talk therapist and learned some helpful things, but if you are looking for something different, we work together for something in therapy that will work for you.
My name is Terri Graves, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I am a traditional talk therapist and learned some helpful things, but if you are looking for something different, we work together for something in therapy that will work for you.
My name is Yasamin Shenasi. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Fresno, California however I see clients statewide via telehealth. I work with mainly adults who struggle with Trauma, LGBTQ+, Identity, Cultural concerns, and identity. My therapeutic approach is in-depth psychology using a blend of Jungian, Gestalt, and Rogerian. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use trauma-focused therapy and depth therapy which includes Jungian, Rogerian, and Gestalt modalities.
My name is Yasamin Shenasi. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Fresno, California however I see clients statewide via telehealth. I work with mainly adults who struggle with Trauma, LGBTQ+, Identity, Cultural concerns, and identity. My therapeutic approach is in-depth psychology using a blend of Jungian, Gestalt, and Rogerian. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use trauma-focused therapy and depth therapy which includes Jungian, Rogerian, and Gestalt modalities.
Maria Ivonne Villegas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sylmar, CA 91342 (Online Only)
Hello! Thank you for taking the first step to your well-being. My name is M. Ivonne Villegas, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Long Beach, California. I offer in-person sessions and statewide via telehealth. I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) and bicultural therapist who enjoys working with diverse individuals from a wide range of ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and backgrounds. I practice from an eclectic approach integrating strength-based, TF-CBT, client-centered, solution-focus, and emotion-focus approaches while focusing on fostering resilience and self-awareness.
Hello! Thank you for taking the first step to your well-being. My name is M. Ivonne Villegas, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Long Beach, California. I offer in-person sessions and statewide via telehealth. I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) and bicultural therapist who enjoys working with diverse individuals from a wide range of ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and backgrounds. I practice from an eclectic approach integrating strength-based, TF-CBT, client-centered, solution-focus, and emotion-focus approaches while focusing on fostering resilience and self-awareness.
Hi! My name is Yang Jiang and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I focus on helping clients understand and manage their physical responses to the world, which leads to managing overstimulation and emotions. As a result, clients will develop a sense of control and understanding of their experiences. My goal is to give clients freedom from impulsivity and overwhelm, allowing them to feel calmer overall and therefore, make more intentional and healthy choices.
Hi! My name is Yang Jiang and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I focus on helping clients understand and manage their physical responses to the world, which leads to managing overstimulation and emotions. As a result, clients will develop a sense of control and understanding of their experiences. My goal is to give clients freedom from impulsivity and overwhelm, allowing them to feel calmer overall and therefore, make more intentional and healthy choices.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.