Gambling Therapists in Sylmar, CA

People sometimes fear that if they start therapy they will never be able to leave. Modern psychotherapy now includes tools to deal with issues in a more immediate way, with a shorter term, solution, focus. This doesn't preclude deeper work but offers clients a choice. Over more than 30 years in the field I have become skilled with both shorter term, solution focused work and depth psychology. Let's talk about what may be useful to you. of note: Problem Gambling: Treatment is FREE through the State of California. I am a provider

I specialize in the treatment of Gambling disorder. After struggling with my own gambling addiction, I went to back to school to earn my Masters in Social Work to help other problem gamblers do the same; quit gambling for good. Since then, I have dedicated my social work career to helping individuals and family's affected by gambling disorder. I utilize my clinical and personal experience to help you fight your gambling addiction.

My greatest reward as a therapist is helping clients explore ways to make changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will listen and accept us as we are, without judgment. I provide clients with a safe place to explore how to create the life they want. I hold a Master's in Counseling and am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I use a variety of approaches, depending on individual needs. I specialize in addictions, mood disorders, and career development issues.

I work with individuals, couples, teens and children.I believe in today's world we all need a therapist, not just any therapist, but one that really focuses on the clients needs. I feel that I am that type of therapist. My specialties are working with children with behavioral problems , relationship issues, depression and anxiety. Outside of therapy I am also a certified divorce mediator that is able to help clients with divorce mediation. I also conduct Teletherapy, which can fit your schedule anywhere and anytime you need therapy. Contact me to find out more about the various services that I provide.

Therapy costs too much. Neighborhood Counseling Center was founded to meet the need of those who can't afford the high cost of private therapy yet need experienced, skilled help. We offer individual, couple, family and group therapy in warm surroundings with fees set using a sliding scale. We can usually schedule your first appointment, with your ongoing counselor, within days.

Are you feeling disconnected? Stressed, anxious, tired, or angry? Are you or your loved ones repeating behaviors, relationships, or situations, and wishing you could break the cycle? Maybe little things feel more frustrating or overwhelming than usual. Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. And even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. My job is not to judge you--it's to listen, help you understand the root causes of your difficulties, and teach you practical tools to help change your life.

My ideal client is, in my experience, someone who benefits from a logical, secular perspective with goals centered around vocational and avocational self-improvement. The issues I work with are broad, but my work is driven by results and forward progress; my ideal client's needs would be focused on results and tangible change through hypnotherapy and mindful practice. Many of my clients tend to be, but are not limited to, the more introverted and those who may have struggled communicating with a traditional therapist in the past.

A personal crisis is a critical moment in a person's life, and seeking help can be very difficult, especially for men! As your "guide on the side," I have particular interest in serving people coping with depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, grief, relationship problems, and substance abuse.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to help individuals improve their relationships with loved ones, uncover their strengths, and acquire positive coping skills to lead a healthy life. During my 18 years as a Therapist, I have worked with families, couples, and individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma such as sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. In addition, I had the opportunity to work with Adult Children of parents with personality disorders, particularly Borderline and Narcissistic.

I believe in offering my patients a confidental non judgemental approach to psychotherapy in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. I can help you with your couples or family problems, your teen and children issues. I also deal with blended family difficulties with my background from an inpatient hospital experience, I am here to offer my specialities in Panic Disorder, Post Trumatic stress disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and Depression. When dealing with the disorders listed above I believe in taking an investigated approach of the source of the problem as well as teaching relaxation and positive thinking to help the patient gain control.

Colleen Prentice LCSW, 118341. My practice is client-centered, collaborative, trauma-informed, and solution-focused, starting where the client is at. My approach is holistic taking in the whole person with ongoing assessment and treatment planning focusing on the client's goals. Client populations that I’m experienced with range from anxiety and depression to schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder. I have also worked with clients who have ADHD and are on the autism spectrum as well as clients who have OCD. My age ranges from 7 to 82.

Hello there, I’m Alethea My name is Alethea Hollingshead, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work primarily with individuals and adolescents and specialize in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, borderline personality disorder, and grief, using a psycho-dynamic approach that is tailored to each person’s path of growth and healing.

I do ONLINE SESSIONS. Quit smoking - easy and without gaining weight. 1-2 sessions. I believe that if you change your thoughts, you can change anything in your life! Your history is never your destiny. With more than 35 years of experience in the field, I have treated people with all kinds of issues. My experience includes owning and running a drug and alcohol treatment facility with 300 inpatients. In my practice the number 1 priority is to let go of the past, sleep good, feel good and eat good from session 1 - this creates a good foundation for the further treatment. Session in your home is possible