In Person Therapists in Ventura County, CA

Hello, my name is Julio Hernandez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles working with clients throughout California via telehealth. I work with all people from young adults to older adults and I specialize in trauma, depression, stress, and life changes using Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Rogerian Person-Centered Therapy to support my clients through their life challenges and help them feel better. I specialize in fostering meaningful connections with individuals from diverse backgrounds, spanning from young adults to seasoned individuals facing life's formidable challenges and transitions.

Human beings are complex and unique. We go through challenges that we cannot always see our way though on our own. My experience and interest includes working with children, adolescents, individuals and families on a variety of different issues; including depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, multi-cultural families and trauma.

Maybe you’ve been asking yourself, “Am I broken?” “What’s wrong with me?” You’re stuck between unbearable emotions and trying to maintain control…But it’s not working. You're likely having overpowering emotions of intense anxiety, depression, or rage. Holding on to trauma is crippling. When left unattended it can start tearing away at your physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual life. Are you or your spouse experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, adolescence, or adulthood? I invite you to a safe space where you can feel at ease to begin looking at where these difficulties began.

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 better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck. The most important step towards healing is to address the unresolved emotion inside you. Healing requires feelings. Acceptance slowly dissolves pain. When we function from the fear and scarring of our trauma, the cycles continue until we learn how to transmute that energy into love. I apply a Holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being, addressing the “whole” self. Through a holistic framework tailored to your unique needs, the goal is to support you develop a deeper understanding of the self on all these levels.

Starting a family can bring up a lot of unexpected challenges. New mothers often worry about the health of the baby during pregnancy, the labor and birth process, the recovery period after the baby is born, or adjusting to motherhood. New parents often worry about relationship dynamics with a partner or other family members. If your fears are starting to outweigh your positive feelings about the arrival of your baby, or if you're struggling to get support now, know that there is help for what you are experiencing.

Hi! I want to first acknowledge that you have made the effort to seek out help by coming to this website, which means you already have awareness and acceptance that you may need additional support in your life right now. If you are someone who is experiencing frustration, anger, anxiety, or strain in your interpersonal relationships and/or your relationship with your children, I am confident that i can help support you to heal those relationships through evidenced-based positive parenting and therapeutic strategies.

There are times when we all need help with life's challenges and dilemmas. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental, open, and honest relationship with my clients to overcome these times and learn to thrive. I believe that every person has a great potential for success and I work to enable my clients in recognizing and removing the roadblocks which may prevent you from reaching that potential. I am committed to a strengths-based approach to therapy, finding what works, healing old wounds, and identifying patterns that prohibit you from reaching your fullest potential.

Want to learn how you can stop feeling so anxious or depressed, and feel more joy and less stress? Maybe you’ve had symptoms of anxiety, or panic attacks that seem to come from nowhere. Sleep problems. Losing motivation and focus. Obsessive thinking. Many people first try to get help by going to the doctor for medication. Others use alcohol or marijuana to cope. These may provide some relief, but they might not address the underlying issues. Or perhaps you are looking for help with a relationship issue. Are you experiencing an escalation of conflict, or feeling disconnected and drifting apart, or too focused on work or the kids?

As humans, we are incredibly resilient; able to bear seemingly unbearable hurt, pain, and wounding experiences. However, our pain is not meant to be held alone- as we need a present and safe other to help us hold all that has been endured. I believe that therapy takes place within this precise context where your experiences and feelings have a dwelling place to be explored, processed, and held in the therapeutic relationship. It is with the intention of exploration, rather than expectation, that we work together- where experiences that may have not had a home before, can be tended to in newfound and meaningful ways.

My ideal client is open, honest, and willing. Therapeutic work is not always easy, but as long as you are open to whatever hurdles you may face, I am confident I can help you through them. I want to help you first and foremost understand what it is you are going through. I then want to provide education about how it happens, what it means, and how it can be handled. Many people want to be seen and heard and know that the person sitting across from them guiding them through vulnerable experiences understands what they are going through. I am committed to getting to know you and how I can help.

Maybe you are feeling tangled up in unwanted habits, behaviors, or ways of thinking. You might be feeling unsatisfied with the way these things seem to have shaped your life. The weight of carrying this thing around has become exhausting and you are looking for a place to set it down, leave it, and move on with your life free from this burden.

Nate Hutchins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2023. He has a BA in cultural anthropology from University of Illinois, an MSW from Jane Addams College of Social Work, and is currently pursuing PhD in depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. As a specialized therapist, Nate is committed to providing compassionate support and guidance for individuals seeking help with their mental health, relationships, and sense of meaning.

Dr. Suzanne Graupner Pike is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified gambling counselor. She has been a Universapsychologist since 1981. Dr. Pike received her BA in psychology and sociology from the University Evansville, her MA in clinical psychology from Ball State University, and her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Temple University. Her professional experience includes private practice and providing direct treatment services to out-patience mental health and addiction treatment programs.

"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending-" C.S Lewis. Making changes in one's life can be difficult. Whether you feel you are being held back due to your past or your current circumstances, I would like to help you navigate the many challenges of life. You are the expert of your life, in the driver's seat, I am just here to help navigate you to becoming the best version of yourself. My approach is client centered, using Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DBT concepts to help you develop skills in order to achieve the changes you desire and ultimately reach your goals.

Hope and Change. The counseling relationship that we will engage in together, will not be the traditional, canned approach to therapy; but a unique, individualized and insightful look at your needs and desires. Life is not just about problems to be solved but solutions to be lived. I specialize in creating additional resources and groups to facilitate a whole life treatment plan. Below I have listed some of my "Thriving" groups for health, wellness and growth. Along with the groups below I have other Men's, Women's and Co-gender groups. Please call for more information of days and times.

Do you work out, try to eat healthy, and love videos about health and wellness but can't seem to actually put what you learn into action? Do you obsess about what you eat or how much you exercise but don't feel fit and healthy? There is so much information out there and we could watch YouTube videos for ever about weight loss. But why is it that once we have the knowledge of what to do we can't do it? I felt exactly like this and realized that the missing piece is emotional fitness and well being. We all have parts of us that don't want us to lose weight or get healthy because they are afraid we will get hurt if we do get fit.

I believe that every client has the capacity and internal strength to change and grow. My role as a therapist is to be a partner as well as a guide in my client's journey. My goal is to help my clients identify and remove obstacles that are keeping them from living the lives they deserve. Therapy does not need be mysterious or intimidating. l work in a straight-forward, open, and honest way with my clients to empower and support them in their own unique process of healing.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or frustrated? Is stress or worry keeping you up at night? Are you having difficulty following through with plans or your activities of daily living? Are you having challenges with getting or staying clean and sober? Are past experiences impacting your current relationships? Are you experiencing grief or loss in your life? Are you being affected by anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Are you going through a life transition? Therapy is a place to be heard, understood, and cared for in a safe environment. It is also a place to be validated and empowered.