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Lifespan: Center for Family Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Our treatments include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurofeedback, Psychodynamic Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Parent Training, Family Therapy, and Couples Therapy.
Lifespan is a center specializing in mental health diagnosis and treatment across all ages. We specialize in providing psychological testing, neuropsychological evaluations, and neurodevelopmental assessments and provide diagnostic clarity, referrals, resources, and treatment plans. We help in identifying learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, issues with attention, and memory and learning complaints, to name a few. Psychological testing can help to clarify between different diagnoses (e.g., ADHD vs Anxiety), provide answers about general difficulties you or your child may be having, and be used for schools to help accommodate you or your child’s needs. We help you better understand your strengths and identify areas of support. Furthermore, we specialize in pre-surgical evaluations (e.g., bariatric, reconstructive, etc.) and work directly with surgeons to optimize outcomes.
Our treatments include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurofeedback, Psychodynamic Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Parent Training, Family Therapy, and Couples Therapy.
Lifespan is a center specializing in mental health diagnosis and treatment across all ages. We specialize in providing psychological testing, neuropsychological evaluations, and neurodevelopmental assessments and provide diagnostic clarity, referrals, resources, and treatment plans. We help in identifying learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, issues with attention, and memory and learning complaints, to name a few. Psychological testing can help to clarify between different diagnoses (e.g., ADHD vs Anxiety), provide answers about general difficulties you or your child may be having, and be used for schools to help accommodate you or your child’s needs. We help you better understand your strengths and identify areas of support. Furthermore, we specialize in pre-surgical evaluations (e.g., bariatric, reconstructive, etc.) and work directly with surgeons to optimize outcomes.
(805) 852-5039 View (805) 852-5039
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Dr. Andrew J Leone
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Just living in today’s world can be difficult and exhausting. Many of us feel as if we are just “getting by.” We all struggle with our mental health, from daily conflict with others, feeling frustrated or irritable, painful past experiences(trauma), struggles with work and family, and anxious thoughts. These issues can hinder our ability to heal and grow. We can all use help at times, even if we don’t know how to ask for it. I provide comprehensive support and direct feedback to help guide you through this difficult journey, to reach a path that leads to healing, understanding, acceptance, and resolution.
Just living in today’s world can be difficult and exhausting. Many of us feel as if we are just “getting by.” We all struggle with our mental health, from daily conflict with others, feeling frustrated or irritable, painful past experiences(trauma), struggles with work and family, and anxious thoughts. These issues can hinder our ability to heal and grow. We can all use help at times, even if we don’t know how to ask for it. I provide comprehensive support and direct feedback to help guide you through this difficult journey, to reach a path that leads to healing, understanding, acceptance, and resolution.
(310) 361-0831 View (310) 361-0831
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Bruce Watson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCD, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
It can be difficult to ask for help, especially from someone you don't know at a time when you are feeling depressed, anxious, or traumatized. But making a call is your first step towards positive change. My first priority is to provide you with a safe and supportive setting, so we can work together to find the tools you need to solve the issues that brought you into therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurofeedback if indicated, both are non-drug therapies, scientifically supported methods shown to promote fast, effective and enduring change. Together we will work on your goals for healing, wellbeing, and a sense of purpose.
It can be difficult to ask for help, especially from someone you don't know at a time when you are feeling depressed, anxious, or traumatized. But making a call is your first step towards positive change. My first priority is to provide you with a safe and supportive setting, so we can work together to find the tools you need to solve the issues that brought you into therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurofeedback if indicated, both are non-drug therapies, scientifically supported methods shown to promote fast, effective and enduring change. Together we will work on your goals for healing, wellbeing, and a sense of purpose.
(805) 758-6804 View (805) 758-6804
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Vanessa Romero
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Have you been in therapy before where someone just listened to you talk? Are you tired of trying to get out of old coping skills, just to continue to feel stuck, or maybe you don't even know where to start? Is all of THAT getting in the way of your career, parenting, and/or having healthy relationships? Do you want ACTUAL tools instead of someone to just talk to and say "uh, huh, how does that make you feel?"
Have you been in therapy before where someone just listened to you talk? Are you tired of trying to get out of old coping skills, just to continue to feel stuck, or maybe you don't even know where to start? Is all of THAT getting in the way of your career, parenting, and/or having healthy relationships? Do you want ACTUAL tools instead of someone to just talk to and say "uh, huh, how does that make you feel?"
(805) 549-4873 View (805) 549-4873
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Robin Mason
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Robin Mason LMFT has a profound passion for enhancing relationships and promoting emotional well-being. Throughout her career, Robin has worked tirelessly to provide compassionate and effective therapy for individuals, couples, and families seeking to navigate the intricate dynamics of their relationships.
Robin Mason LMFT has a profound passion for enhancing relationships and promoting emotional well-being. Throughout her career, Robin has worked tirelessly to provide compassionate and effective therapy for individuals, couples, and families seeking to navigate the intricate dynamics of their relationships.
(562) 667-3060 View (562) 667-3060
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Debra Warner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Waitlist for new clients
If you are looking for a change from talk therapy to help you achieve your goals, please contact me. I specialize in use of Brain Based Therapies and offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, EMDR, Brainspotting and EEG informed Neurofeedback. Brain-based therapies are one of the fastest-growing areas in psychological health and combine the strength of brain-based, somatic and talk therapies into a powerful healing process. Together we can accelerate the ability for your brain to activate its own natural healing.
If you are looking for a change from talk therapy to help you achieve your goals, please contact me. I specialize in use of Brain Based Therapies and offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, EMDR, Brainspotting and EEG informed Neurofeedback. Brain-based therapies are one of the fastest-growing areas in psychological health and combine the strength of brain-based, somatic and talk therapies into a powerful healing process. Together we can accelerate the ability for your brain to activate its own natural healing.
(805) 214-6608 View (805) 214-6608
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Jin Yi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. I have worked with people experiencing opioid addiction and helped those who struggled with substance use and their maladaptive coping strategies. In addition, I have had rich experiences working with older adults for many years. In life’s journey, people face many barriers facing mountains to climb and oceans to cross. I wish to help people to break those barriers and develop healthy coping skills to live a successful life. I'm fluent in Korean. 한국어 상담 가능합니다.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. I have worked with people experiencing opioid addiction and helped those who struggled with substance use and their maladaptive coping strategies. In addition, I have had rich experiences working with older adults for many years. In life’s journey, people face many barriers facing mountains to climb and oceans to cross. I wish to help people to break those barriers and develop healthy coping skills to live a successful life. I'm fluent in Korean. 한국어 상담 가능합니다.
(626) 790-7448 View (626) 790-7448
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Jesse Ryan Bashem
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320  (Online Only)
I work best with patient's who are interested in becoming more self-aware, are inherently motivated for treatment (i.e., not forced), curious about exploring new ways of thinking about their thinking & experiencing emotions, and understanding the intricacies of the machinery operating in their head. I tend to take a technically integrative therapeutic approach, formulating a personalized treatment plan and fostering action - I reject a one-size-fits-all philosophy or provider passivity. Those in need of interpersonal validation through an emotionally corrective relationship will likely find my brand of therapy suits them well!
I work best with patient's who are interested in becoming more self-aware, are inherently motivated for treatment (i.e., not forced), curious about exploring new ways of thinking about their thinking & experiencing emotions, and understanding the intricacies of the machinery operating in their head. I tend to take a technically integrative therapeutic approach, formulating a personalized treatment plan and fostering action - I reject a one-size-fits-all philosophy or provider passivity. Those in need of interpersonal validation through an emotionally corrective relationship will likely find my brand of therapy suits them well!
(805) 301-1662 View (805) 301-1662

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Julie Colfax
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Simi Valley, CA 93065
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.
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Randi Beckman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Camarillo, CA 93012
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy.
Wanting support to help you feel: Less Stressed, Grounded and Centered, More Productive, Present and Engaged, Happy in Life and Relationships. I intend to provide a nurturing and empathic presence to create the space needed to help you identify, understand, and move beyond what keeps you from experiencing more profound inner peace. I assist people in connecting back their true essence of who they truly are at their core.
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy.
Wanting support to help you feel: Less Stressed, Grounded and Centered, More Productive, Present and Engaged, Happy in Life and Relationships. I intend to provide a nurturing and empathic presence to create the space needed to help you identify, understand, and move beyond what keeps you from experiencing more profound inner peace. I assist people in connecting back their true essence of who they truly are at their core.
(805) 600-8634 View (805) 600-8634
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Fran's Family Counseling, Prof Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PPS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91301
Mental Health Matters. Telephone/Online Video. I may assist with providing the tools you need to manage life at home, school, work and have healthy relationships with those in your life. I only accept individuals as I help each person learn to communicate with your spouse and family members. I only accept Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) insurance and TriCare West. For non members I have a current $175 cash pay special for a 60 minute counseling session. Ask about the $ 125 sliding scale fee for those that qualify. Cash app: $mhmatters2 Don't have cash app and need pay a different way? Contact me.
Mental Health Matters. Telephone/Online Video. I may assist with providing the tools you need to manage life at home, school, work and have healthy relationships with those in your life. I only accept individuals as I help each person learn to communicate with your spouse and family members. I only accept Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) insurance and TriCare West. For non members I have a current $175 cash pay special for a 60 minute counseling session. Ask about the $ 125 sliding scale fee for those that qualify. Cash app: $mhmatters2 Don't have cash app and need pay a different way? Contact me.
(442) 244-9054 View (442) 244-9054
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Alison Cook Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CEDS
Verified Verified
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Hi, I'm Alison Ross, certified eating disorder specialist and licensed psychotherapist. Having recovered from disordered eating and body image myself, I am passionate about helping my clients heal their relationship with food and their bodies.
Hi, I'm Alison Ross, certified eating disorder specialist and licensed psychotherapist. Having recovered from disordered eating and body image myself, I am passionate about helping my clients heal their relationship with food and their bodies.
(323) 792-2456 View (323) 792-2456
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Wellness Therapy of San Diego
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91301
Feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find balance in your life is a common experience many can relate to. These concerns can have a significant impact on your overall well-being and hinder your personal growth. Our dedicated interdisciplinary team is here to support you on your journey toward transformative changes. We provide personalized strategies that align with your unique values, fostering growth and facilitating recovery. Through one or more services, based on your needs, we empower you to achieve a life that is whole, healthy, and aligned with your goals.
Feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find balance in your life is a common experience many can relate to. These concerns can have a significant impact on your overall well-being and hinder your personal growth. Our dedicated interdisciplinary team is here to support you on your journey toward transformative changes. We provide personalized strategies that align with your unique values, fostering growth and facilitating recovery. Through one or more services, based on your needs, we empower you to achieve a life that is whole, healthy, and aligned with your goals.
(619) 202-1239 View (619) 202-1239

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Jose Gomez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oxnard, CA 93033
Hello, I am Jose Xipe Gomez, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am here to join you on your recovery path to heal from what life challenges brings us. The hardest journey is the one you take from your head to your heart. The Healing Journey is found in the path leading back from your heart to your head. Your wellness is found in the continuous flow of honoring both your thoughts and feelings. I work with people from all walks of life, children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families. I am able to serve monolingual Spanish speaking people. I am comfortable in treating all human conditions including severe mental illness.
Hello, I am Jose Xipe Gomez, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am here to join you on your recovery path to heal from what life challenges brings us. The hardest journey is the one you take from your head to your heart. The Healing Journey is found in the path leading back from your heart to your head. Your wellness is found in the continuous flow of honoring both your thoughts and feelings. I work with people from all walks of life, children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families. I am able to serve monolingual Spanish speaking people. I am comfortable in treating all human conditions including severe mental illness.
(805) 572-6948 View (805) 572-6948
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Donnamarie Elcock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93305  (Online Only)
I have been on a life journey that will continue forever because we never stop creating a greater more powerful self. Why we would do that, it feels encapsulating to be struck in a BOX of epic proportions feeling there is no opening the door the best of you! The opening to knowledge can result in the gaining of creative strategies for coping skills, self-care, managing symptoms, workshops, groups, books, exercises, seminars, videos, podcasts, motivational interviewing, artwork, Mental Health is recognizing/acknowledging its existence in yourself, family, friends. and the coping mechanisms to assist with managing symptoms.
I have been on a life journey that will continue forever because we never stop creating a greater more powerful self. Why we would do that, it feels encapsulating to be struck in a BOX of epic proportions feeling there is no opening the door the best of you! The opening to knowledge can result in the gaining of creative strategies for coping skills, self-care, managing symptoms, workshops, groups, books, exercises, seminars, videos, podcasts, motivational interviewing, artwork, Mental Health is recognizing/acknowledging its existence in yourself, family, friends. and the coping mechanisms to assist with managing symptoms.
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Brian Abell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92833
In providing treatment I pull from a variety of modalities in order to tailor the experience to the individual, couple, family, or group that I am working with.
I am an LCSW with 30 years of experience in mental health. During that time I have been everything from an “Overnight/ Stay-awake” in residential facilities, a crisis intervention worker performing suicide and homicide evaluations, to being a Clinical Director of a mental health program for a large company. A couple things that have remained consistent throughout this time has been a major desire to help others and a gift for building rapport and strong working relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds.
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The Integrated Clinic
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Our team comprises leading clinicians and researchers from allied fields including neuropsychology, cognitive rehabilitation, sleep & behavioral medicine, biofeedback, psychotherapy, psychiatry, child & family therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, educational therapy, and nutritional counseling.
The Integrated Clinic provides client-centered, collaborative, coordinated care to clients, leveraging the latest advances in neuroscience and technology in order to foster health, wellness, and performance. Together, we work synergistically to offer scientifically-informed and seamless care that promotes patient outcomes. Our Clinic team provides interdisciplinary services to foster health/wellness, education, and performance.
Our team comprises leading clinicians and researchers from allied fields including neuropsychology, cognitive rehabilitation, sleep & behavioral medicine, biofeedback, psychotherapy, psychiatry, child & family therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, educational therapy, and nutritional counseling.
The Integrated Clinic provides client-centered, collaborative, coordinated care to clients, leveraging the latest advances in neuroscience and technology in order to foster health, wellness, and performance. Together, we work synergistically to offer scientifically-informed and seamless care that promotes patient outcomes. Our Clinic team provides interdisciplinary services to foster health/wellness, education, and performance.
(310) 504-1936 View (310) 504-1936
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Jennifer Willemsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90036
All of our lives have been drastically impacted by the crisis the world is going through. There is increased fear surrounding all of the unknowns. Like a lot of people, you may be feeling lost, anxious, and uncertain. Even if you and your loved ones are safe, being at home 24-7 with your family brings extra stress outside the norm, while living alone could feel isolating and lonely. If you’re struggling more than usual with anxiety, depression, or stress right now you’re not alone. I’m here and I can help you (and/or your family) regain a sense of control over the discomforts you may currently be experiencing.
All of our lives have been drastically impacted by the crisis the world is going through. There is increased fear surrounding all of the unknowns. Like a lot of people, you may be feeling lost, anxious, and uncertain. Even if you and your loved ones are safe, being at home 24-7 with your family brings extra stress outside the norm, while living alone could feel isolating and lonely. If you’re struggling more than usual with anxiety, depression, or stress right now you’re not alone. I’m here and I can help you (and/or your family) regain a sense of control over the discomforts you may currently be experiencing.
(818) 938-2624 View (818) 938-2624
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Mark H Michaels
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90815
In addition to my clinical practice experience, my expertise includes psychological assessment/testing, sleep problems, chronic pain, and family/couples.
Things can get better! My goal is to help folks who are struggling with the curves in the road life can throw at us. Even if you have tried other means of addressing problems, my approach is to use innovative, technologically advanced methods and techniques to conquer those common life challenges. Sleep problems, anxiety, and depression are common difficulties almost everyone experiences at some point in time. Helping you address these challenges in a direct, time-effective way is our highest purpose.
In addition to my clinical practice experience, my expertise includes psychological assessment/testing, sleep problems, chronic pain, and family/couples.
Things can get better! My goal is to help folks who are struggling with the curves in the road life can throw at us. Even if you have tried other means of addressing problems, my approach is to use innovative, technologically advanced methods and techniques to conquer those common life challenges. Sleep problems, anxiety, and depression are common difficulties almost everyone experiences at some point in time. Helping you address these challenges in a direct, time-effective way is our highest purpose.
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Dr. Aine Bergin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92504
My passion is to see families stay together, not out of duty or obligation, but because they enjoy and delight in one another's company. I believe the core foundation of a strong and healthy family is a deep, abiding respect for one another. Therefore, my desire is to teach people how to effectively communicate and listen, with the ultimate goal of achieving a safe and healthy family environment where all members have a voice and heart to listen. I know that there are thousands of hurting individuals in my community and I am dedicated to your genuine care.
My passion is to see families stay together, not out of duty or obligation, but because they enjoy and delight in one another's company. I believe the core foundation of a strong and healthy family is a deep, abiding respect for one another. Therefore, my desire is to teach people how to effectively communicate and listen, with the ultimate goal of achieving a safe and healthy family environment where all members have a voice and heart to listen. I know that there are thousands of hurting individuals in my community and I am dedicated to your genuine care.
(951) 291-0978 View (951) 291-0978

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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.