Therapists in Valencia, CA
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"You, yourself as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection"- Buddha
"You, yourself as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection"- Buddha
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Center For Integrated Care
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Valencia, CA 91355 (Online Only)
Center for Integrated Care focuses on one's psychological, social-emotional, and mental well being. Our services are centered around client's needs, where change occurs naturally, genuinely. We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We welcome all those who are needing a lift from their problems and strenuous life situations. We are a team of Licensed Clinicians and Associate MFT And ASW with specialty in working with children and adults. If you just need short term therapy to get over a pressing issue or long term therapy to process and maintain mental health well being we are here for you.
Center for Integrated Care focuses on one's psychological, social-emotional, and mental well being. Our services are centered around client's needs, where change occurs naturally, genuinely. We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We welcome all those who are needing a lift from their problems and strenuous life situations. We are a team of Licensed Clinicians and Associate MFT And ASW with specialty in working with children and adults. If you just need short term therapy to get over a pressing issue or long term therapy to process and maintain mental health well being we are here for you.
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Christine Chae
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Are you feeling helpless in dealing with your child/teen emotional and behavioral issues? Do you feel lost in connecting with your child/teen? You want to help them but don't know how? I have been working with children, adults, and families for over 15 years to bring out their potential in mindfulness, creativity and relationships through individual and family therapy. Through this process, clients get to know themselves better, in a safe and supportive environment. I develop a therapeutic relationship based on their needs and goals. My experience includes treating individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma.
Are you feeling helpless in dealing with your child/teen emotional and behavioral issues? Do you feel lost in connecting with your child/teen? You want to help them but don't know how? I have been working with children, adults, and families for over 15 years to bring out their potential in mindfulness, creativity and relationships through individual and family therapy. Through this process, clients get to know themselves better, in a safe and supportive environment. I develop a therapeutic relationship based on their needs and goals. My experience includes treating individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma.
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Are you considering therapy? I understand that the thought of therapy and making the first call to speak to a therapist can be scary or even uncomfortable. I strive to make your initial therapy experience an enjoyable and comfortable experience. During this initial appointment I will be able to answer any questions you may have about the therapeutic process. As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to take control of the present and make the necessary changes.
Are you considering therapy? I understand that the thought of therapy and making the first call to speak to a therapist can be scary or even uncomfortable. I strive to make your initial therapy experience an enjoyable and comfortable experience. During this initial appointment I will be able to answer any questions you may have about the therapeutic process. As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to take control of the present and make the necessary changes.
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Do you struggle to communicate in ways that allow you to feel heard and understood? Would you like to learn how to create healthy boundaries and feel valued? Are you struggling as you navigate through life’s challenges? As a therapist, I help families, and individuals of all ages to answer these questions and help them understand the importance of emotional, relational, and spiritual healing. These are key components of self that often need strengthening to establish healthy relationships and a better understanding of self-worth. Together we can begin the process of healing and growth.
Do you struggle to communicate in ways that allow you to feel heard and understood? Would you like to learn how to create healthy boundaries and feel valued? Are you struggling as you navigate through life’s challenges? As a therapist, I help families, and individuals of all ages to answer these questions and help them understand the importance of emotional, relational, and spiritual healing. These are key components of self that often need strengthening to establish healthy relationships and a better understanding of self-worth. Together we can begin the process of healing and growth.
Barbara Ferrari, LMFT is a Los Angeles-based licensed marriage and family therapist with over thirty years of experience treating mental health issues and working with the dual diagnosed population. My professional services, which operate in a philosophy of hope, optimism, and belief in the benefits of patient and professional counseling, center on creating personalized strategies that encourage growth and healing in the individual, family unit, and community as a whole.
Barbara Ferrari, LMFT is a Los Angeles-based licensed marriage and family therapist with over thirty years of experience treating mental health issues and working with the dual diagnosed population. My professional services, which operate in a philosophy of hope, optimism, and belief in the benefits of patient and professional counseling, center on creating personalized strategies that encourage growth and healing in the individual, family unit, and community as a whole.
Online Therapists
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Arielle Marie Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92506
I believe that each person has a specific path to travel and that, at the end of the day, what we most desire is to leave a meaningful legacy, sweetly remembered by those we love. My heartfelt goal in counseling is to help you find your purpose and significance in life and essentially discover how your path is influenced by your history, family, and community. I realize that these relationships can be difficult and my personal goal for therapy is to walk beside you in an attempt to maintain a healthy balance of all that life brings.
I believe that each person has a specific path to travel and that, at the end of the day, what we most desire is to leave a meaningful legacy, sweetly remembered by those we love. My heartfelt goal in counseling is to help you find your purpose and significance in life and essentially discover how your path is influenced by your history, family, and community. I realize that these relationships can be difficult and my personal goal for therapy is to walk beside you in an attempt to maintain a healthy balance of all that life brings.
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Life can be unpredictable and feel out of our control. The day-to-day stress, exhaustion, and relationship difficulties can be overwhelming and hold us back without us even realizing it. Our therapeutic collaboration will help you learn how to react, cope, and move forward, no matter what the circumstance! Every person is different and deserves to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their potential, and their personal desires. My eclectic approach combines psychodynamic, CBT, and DBT skill techniques with an individualized approach for each client.
Life can be unpredictable and feel out of our control. The day-to-day stress, exhaustion, and relationship difficulties can be overwhelming and hold us back without us even realizing it. Our therapeutic collaboration will help you learn how to react, cope, and move forward, no matter what the circumstance! Every person is different and deserves to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their potential, and their personal desires. My eclectic approach combines psychodynamic, CBT, and DBT skill techniques with an individualized approach for each client.
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Nicole Ryan Carroll
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92673 (Online Only)
I deeply empathize with those struggling to be authentic in a world that makes us feel like it is normal not to be. Helping my clients identify what makes them intrinsically valuable is a passion of mine. My experience with counseling those who have issues around self-love, addiction, and trauma allows me to guide my clients through a journey of self-discovery and self-compassion.
I deeply empathize with those struggling to be authentic in a world that makes us feel like it is normal not to be. Helping my clients identify what makes them intrinsically valuable is a passion of mine. My experience with counseling those who have issues around self-love, addiction, and trauma allows me to guide my clients through a journey of self-discovery and self-compassion.
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West Valley Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91356
West Valley Counseling Center (WVCC) offers a wide range of therapeutic interventions and services to bring affordable mental health services to the San Fernando Valley. WVCC is a non-profit community mental health center that has been serving the Greater Los Angeles region for well over a decade. Our qualified therapists work with individuals, relationships, traditional families, and non-traditional families to help ease life's burdens and to provide specialty services.
West Valley Counseling Center (WVCC) offers a wide range of therapeutic interventions and services to bring affordable mental health services to the San Fernando Valley. WVCC is a non-profit community mental health center that has been serving the Greater Los Angeles region for well over a decade. Our qualified therapists work with individuals, relationships, traditional families, and non-traditional families to help ease life's burdens and to provide specialty services.
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Do you want to live a fuller, happier, more successful life? In my 25+ year career I've worked with a variety of clients including children ages 3-12, adolescents, and adults. I can address any mental health issue that may arise, help with coping skills, depression, anxiety, bipolar d/o, ADHD, and relational issues, to name a few. A number of modalities utilized are:.cognitive-behavior, behavior modification, play therapy and a systems approach. In conjunction with the client, a treatment plan and goals are developed, strengths are built on and "new tools are added to their toolbelts".
Do you want to live a fuller, happier, more successful life? In my 25+ year career I've worked with a variety of clients including children ages 3-12, adolescents, and adults. I can address any mental health issue that may arise, help with coping skills, depression, anxiety, bipolar d/o, ADHD, and relational issues, to name a few. A number of modalities utilized are:.cognitive-behavior, behavior modification, play therapy and a systems approach. In conjunction with the client, a treatment plan and goals are developed, strengths are built on and "new tools are added to their toolbelts".
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Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
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Ryan Herald
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Online Only)
Ryan Herald, MFT treats children & adults of all ages, couples, and families. He has extensive training and experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and relationship challenges. He utilizes a humanistic approach with cognitive behavioral strategies. After completing his bachelor's degree from California State University Long Beach, Ryan earned a master's degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University. He worked two years as an AmeriCorps volunteer serving at-risk youth in Los Angeles County. Ryan is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Ryan Herald, MFT treats children & adults of all ages, couples, and families. He has extensive training and experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and relationship challenges. He utilizes a humanistic approach with cognitive behavioral strategies. After completing his bachelor's degree from California State University Long Beach, Ryan earned a master's degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University. He worked two years as an AmeriCorps volunteer serving at-risk youth in Los Angeles County. Ryan is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Patience Cummings-John
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Online Only)
As a licensed psychologist, my clinical experience is with individuals, children, adolescents, and families dealing with stressful and agonizing life events. In addition, my professional expertise also includes providing psychological testing and evaluations, psycho-educational assessments, and immigration evaluations.
As a licensed psychologist, my clinical experience is with individuals, children, adolescents, and families dealing with stressful and agonizing life events. In addition, my professional expertise also includes providing psychological testing and evaluations, psycho-educational assessments, and immigration evaluations.
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A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
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Dr Holli Stewart & Associates in Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , MA, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Dr. Holli Stewart has multiple specialties in Psychology with two Masters, PHD & 30 years of experience. w/children as young as 2 years, teens, adults & couples. Her specialties include: Play Therapy, PTSD, ADHD, Anxiety w/ Panic, Family conflict (such as past or current abuse, domestic violence, & reunification), Depression, Chronic Pain, & OCD. In general self esteem, life transition skills & identifying patterns that contribute to current stressors are incorporated into care. Dr Stewart also treats anger substance & co-dependency. She’s written a psychological advice column for 24 years,taught classes and many news & radio shows.
Dr. Holli Stewart has multiple specialties in Psychology with two Masters, PHD & 30 years of experience. w/children as young as 2 years, teens, adults & couples. Her specialties include: Play Therapy, PTSD, ADHD, Anxiety w/ Panic, Family conflict (such as past or current abuse, domestic violence, & reunification), Depression, Chronic Pain, & OCD. In general self esteem, life transition skills & identifying patterns that contribute to current stressors are incorporated into care. Dr Stewart also treats anger substance & co-dependency. She’s written a psychological advice column for 24 years,taught classes and many news & radio shows.
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Using a combination of Spiritual Psychology & Clinical Hypnotherapy I help adults alleviate fear, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, PTSD, and addiction. I also work with childhood issues such as bed-wetting, sleeping, monsters, stress, fear, and study habits. My work is about uncovering the old stories you have that do not work anymore for you. These stories manifest in behavior that disturbs your peace. By using narrative therapy, reframing old stories, new positive ones emerge. I have authored a book and workbook, "The Soul's Coach-7 Paths to Healing Your Relationship" and "Supa Bunnee Go To Sleep." These books are available on Amazon.
Using a combination of Spiritual Psychology & Clinical Hypnotherapy I help adults alleviate fear, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, PTSD, and addiction. I also work with childhood issues such as bed-wetting, sleeping, monsters, stress, fear, and study habits. My work is about uncovering the old stories you have that do not work anymore for you. These stories manifest in behavior that disturbs your peace. By using narrative therapy, reframing old stories, new positive ones emerge. I have authored a book and workbook, "The Soul's Coach-7 Paths to Healing Your Relationship" and "Supa Bunnee Go To Sleep." These books are available on Amazon.
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"The life of the human soul is not a 'being' but a 'becoming' " ~ Alfred Adler My work is based on the belief that people desire to be happy, effective, and content in their lives and that they have within themselves the resources to achieve these goals. My therapeutic goal is to help you evolve toward your greatest potential. I believe that psychotherapy can help individuals most effectively use their resources to increase self-understanding, improve decision-making, solve problems, and create healthier paths to the lives they desire.
"The life of the human soul is not a 'being' but a 'becoming' " ~ Alfred Adler My work is based on the belief that people desire to be happy, effective, and content in their lives and that they have within themselves the resources to achieve these goals. My therapeutic goal is to help you evolve toward your greatest potential. I believe that psychotherapy can help individuals most effectively use their resources to increase self-understanding, improve decision-making, solve problems, and create healthier paths to the lives they desire.
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Change Therapeutic Services, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Victorville, CA 92392
Do you want to be authentically you? Do you feel misunderstood, like you are constantly second guessing your decisions, pressure from others on how to ‘act,’ feel unheard, or like you are masking your feelings by putting on your familiar smile? Do you compare your life to those around you because ‘they’ seem to have it all together? Society paints a picture of the perfect person, family, grades, relationship, job, body, etc., Do any of the following phrases sound familiar, “You need to get over it,” “I’ve dealt with that, and I’m great,” “That is not something you need to be depressed about?” We've heard it all haven't we?
Do you want to be authentically you? Do you feel misunderstood, like you are constantly second guessing your decisions, pressure from others on how to ‘act,’ feel unheard, or like you are masking your feelings by putting on your familiar smile? Do you compare your life to those around you because ‘they’ seem to have it all together? Society paints a picture of the perfect person, family, grades, relationship, job, body, etc., Do any of the following phrases sound familiar, “You need to get over it,” “I’ve dealt with that, and I’m great,” “That is not something you need to be depressed about?” We've heard it all haven't we?
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Allyson Bushnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2014. She has a Master of Social Work. Allyson uses a strengths-based approach and strives to offer clients a safe, nonjudgmental environment. She is certified as an EMDR-trained therapist and specializes in working with adolescents, self-harm, suicidal behavior, and complex trauma. Allyson is skilled in conducting crisis/risk assessments, with extensive experience working in inpatient psychiatric treatment. Outside of work, Allyson loves live music, travel, and comedy shows.
Allyson Bushnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2014. She has a Master of Social Work. Allyson uses a strengths-based approach and strives to offer clients a safe, nonjudgmental environment. She is certified as an EMDR-trained therapist and specializes in working with adolescents, self-harm, suicidal behavior, and complex trauma. Allyson is skilled in conducting crisis/risk assessments, with extensive experience working in inpatient psychiatric treatment. Outside of work, Allyson loves live music, travel, and comedy shows.
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Alcohol Use Therapists
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.