Adults Therapists in Ventura, CA

Hi! I am in the process of relocating from the Bay Area to Santa Barbara. Currently offering tele-health while I secure an office space for in person sessions. I have worked with couples going through significant life changes, teenagers (and their parents) who have behavioral struggles, blended families redefining household dynamics, people who are having "mental blocks" that prevent them from accomplishing their goals, young adults at risk of hospitalization, and everything in between. My goal as a therapist is to support you on your journey. Whatever that may be! This space is reserved solely for YOU to get the support you need.

Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!

Specializations: Assisting adolescents, adults, and couples of any gender and background navigating anxiety, depression, the lasting effects of trauma, and relational issues. Empowering and guiding women through varied challenges and life transitions.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist at Lifespan who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults providing comprehensive psychological testing. I received my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and completed an APA predoctoral internship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Throughout my graduate training and post-doctoral training, I have worked in hospitals, schools, community mental health, and outpatient clinic settings.

Amber is a licensed therapist in California who works with teens and adults. She integrates different therapeutic approaches to provide care for people who struggle with mood, relationship troubles, and trauma.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist at Lifespan who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults providing comprehensive psychological testing. I received my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and completed an APA predoctoral internship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Throughout my graduate training and post-doctoral training, I have worked in hospitals, schools, community mental health, and outpatient clinic settings.

As an openly transgender therapist, I know it can be difficult to find the right person to confide in. Wanting to be loved and accepted doesn’t make you needy, or extra, or selfish, or weak. It makes you human. To me, you are not just some random psychology textbook or theory. In our work together, my focus is to build goals and a relationship where you feel comfortable exploring what you think, feel, want, and need. My style as a therapist is warm, relaxed, and conversational. I use playfulness, imagery, art, metaphors, curiosity, creativity, self-compassion, and humor when appropriate to support the therapeutic process.

I am a licensed clinical and Forensic Psychologist for the past 9 years. I currently work at Family Psychological Services providing psychological evaluations and testing in children, adolscents and adults for attention, learning and memory problems. I specialize in individual, family, and couples’ therapy for all ages and utilizes cognitive -behavioral as well as solution focused, psychodynamic, and object relations interventions. I also have many years of experience with risk assessment and psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults and is a skilled diagnostician and treatment planner.

Im passionate about helping adults like you who are navigating the complexities of life, yearning to find ease, contentment and joy. My clients’ issues are multifaceted, ranging from emotional upheavals to existential questions about purpose and fulfillment. You likely are seeking support not just to cope but to thrive amidst these challenges.

Understanding that seeking therapy is sometimes very difficult, I aim to support you in finding this experience to be rewarding as you embrace your own self-knowledge and personal growth. I strive to create a safe place as we move together through an inner process of acceptance, compassion, healing and personal authenticity. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families healing life challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, co-occurring disorders, relationship issues and various life transitions.

If you're feeling stuck, anxious about your future, and finding it difficult to move forward in your life than I would love to chat with you. I offer a nonjudgmental space where you can be both supported and encouraged to lean into the discomfort. I provide space to process feelings and also provide tangible skills so therapy is a daily practice. I work with teens (12+), young adults navigating the complexity of launching their lives, couples and adults experiencing burn out, anxiety, and difficulty seeing their own self worth. I believe each person has their own inner wisdom and I want to help you access it.

Are you tired of fighting with your partner and being misunderstood? Do you feel like you are trying your best but nothing seems to work? Do you miss the person you first fell in love with? These are all signs that you could benefit from couple’s therapy. I specialize in helping couples “speak the same language” so that they can better understand each other’s needs and grow closer together. I also have plenty of experience supporting individual adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, loss/grief, and relational issues.

Have you ever wondered “what would my life be like if I didn’t feel this way?” Do you feel like something needs to change, but don’t know where to start? Perhaps the gratitude journals, self-help books and internet advice isn’t really cutting it anymore, and you feel stuck while others are moving forward with their lives. The good news- you’re not alone and you no longer have to suffer in silence. Finding the "right" therapist can be daunting, especially if this is your first time. I strive to be transparent and authentic with you. I understand struggle because I’ve struggled myself. I’m a real person. I’m here to help.

Inviting a therapist into your inner world takes courage and I'm so glad you're here! Whether this is your first time thinking about therapy or not, the process may seem intimidating. My goal is to establish a safe space for you and to build a trusting relationship between us. In doing so, we lay the groundwork needed to explore daily stressors and deeply rooted past traumas and experiences. I am committed to a client-centered, solution-focused approach that’s grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

My approach to therapy focuses on healing, connection, and emotional insight to allow individuals, couples, and families to reach their goals and improve their lives. We will work together to tailor your treatment so that whatever may be affecting you can be worked through in a safe, comfortable space. I utilize different treatment modalities like EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy and TRM to bring you the best treatment for your personalized needs. Some of my specialty areas include grief & loss, PTSD, couples and family therapy, depression, and anxiety.

I'm glad you're here! My work is firmly rooted in existential humanism, meaning the search for meaning and self-realization is central to our work together. I believe you are the expert on you and your experience and it is my great honor to walk with you on your path. The relationship we will build collaboratively in session will aid you on your healing journey. I am skilled at creating a non-judgmental environment and accepting you where you are, no matter where that is, as we work to shine a light on what once seemed too dark to face.

Welcome! I am dedicated to empowering you by first and foremost showing you unconditional support. Once this relationship of trust is formed, we can work toward healing old wounds and discovering your inherent self-worth. I enjoy working with adults throughout the life cycle. Therapy can be difficult at times as we will explore the issues that are preventing you from living life to its full potential. My goal is to help you identify and remove obstacles so you can successfully move through life’s many transitions.

There are changes in a one’s life that can be overwhelming or difficult to manage. Some life transitions for teens and adults may be so overpowering that it can lead to increased stress, depression, anxiety, feelings of guilt, irritability/anger, grief, and loneliness/isolation. These emotions also come into play on the path to parenthood which is full of surprises. Pregnancy, infertility, loss and becoming a parent can be different than expected. It can bring up unexpected feelings like crying frequently, feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, feelings of guilt/blame, and difficulties with adjustment to pregnancy or postpartum period.

Samuel believes therapy is a collaborative process based on sincerity, patience, and compassion. He is a client-focused practitioner who concentrates on a strengths-based approach. His goal is to guide clients toward increasing self-awareness, developing new perspectives, reducing symptoms, and building personal strengths. Samuel’s takes a humanistic approach to therapy and incorporates reflection on attachments and support networks. Therapy is centered around the individual as a whole - recognizing intrinsic uniqueness and reinforcing inner strength – supporting an individuals innate ability to grow and thrive.