Female Therapists in Westminster, CA

I Specialize in supporting those who want to make a difference in their lives and assist with the motivation in reaching their goals. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, life transition, lgbt, motivation, goal setting, and other related concerns.

Hello! My name is Elizabeth Urbano. I am a licensed clinical social worker practicing in the state of California. I would like to tell you a little about myself that may help you decide if I would be a good fit for you. Let me begin by saying that one of my goals in therapy is to create a safe space where you feel respected and comfortable to explore any challenging issues that may be affecting you. And, through therapeutic work explored with compassion, help you gain insight and learn new skills that will help improve your well-being.

I am Luciana Ruiz, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oakland, California, and working via telehealth with individuals all over the state. I have been a medical social worker for most of my career, and that experience has strengthened my therapeutic approach. I used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Grief Therapy to help my clients make progress. My experience includes working with people with chronic illnesses, seniors, and couples.

My name is Chinicka Khlot. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in various settings, from psychiatric facilities residential care, and outpatient mental health, which has allowed me to develop experience in adequately supporting those to recover from crises and return to fully functioning and maintaining their recovery. I provide a safe space for clients to gain a better understanding of themselves by encouraging them to emotionally process their thoughts and feelings in order to make sense of their experiences by increasing insight and awareness of the impact on their lives.

I understand that the world can be harsh, demanding, and at times overwhelming. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, unraveling the layers that contribute to your unique lived experience. Whether you are facing challenges in your relationships, struggling with personal growth, or grappling with the uncertainties of the modern world, I am here to walk alongside you.

Hello, I am Fatima Flores. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am here to support you along your journey of growth. I am passionate about helping others, to explore and navigate through life challenges through a person-centered approach. My focus areas include working with families, youth and adolescents, and young adults through different hardships including adjusting to changes, behaviors, and other life stressors. I use a person-centered approach in which empathy and having someone who is genuinely there to support. Also based on my background I utilize a cognitive and behavioral approach to explore how thoughts, etc.

You can't seem to get over worrying about the many things on your plate. It's hard to get out of bed in the morning, and there's just no motivation for anything. To make things worse, your partner seem to not care at all, getting on you about everything and making it even harder for you. They don't seem to understand you, and you don't know what to do. I get it. You feel stuck... But, better is possible, and I'm here to help. I have a passion for helping individuals in personal growth and couples thrive in their relationship.

I enjoy helping clients learn about themselves and validate their experiences. Help them create choices that are based on their values. Gain understand that they aren’t “crazy” and make connections to their upbringing or family dynamics. My passion is working with the BIPOC community process generational trauma related to immigration, discrimination, and prejudice. I specifically enjoy working with first and second generation adult individuals. ​

I believe that every aspect of life, whether joyful or painful, carries profound meaning. In moments when it feels impossible to understand why things happen, I will be there with you, patiently guiding you through.

My name is Avana Pace and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I use telehealth therapy to help adults live a more empowered and fulfilled life when faced with depression, anxiety, navigating relationships, and the stress of life. My approach to therapy is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I work from a client-centered perspective to understand the goals my clients have for their therapy experience and help them build their unique strengths to achieve them.

My name is Jennifer Plaistowe and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles. I am currently working with clients statewide via telehealth. Supporting others in their own journey toward growth, change, and healing is a privilege and passion of mine. I specialize in supporting those who are attempting to manage anxiety, navigate relationship issues, treat depression, work through trauma, and cope with various life transitions.

With over twenty years of experience, as a board certified LCSW, I have helped thousands of people find their way to an incredible life filled with purpose, love and happiness. By utilizing the client's inherent strengths and building on them to find solutions to challenges that help the client create their unique path. I earned my Bachelors of Science at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, acquired my Masters in Social Work in 1993 from Loyola University in Chicago and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 1996 specializing in individual, couples and family clinical therapy.

Are you having difficulties coping with stress, managing conflicts, and connecting to others? Personal conflicts can elicit emotions, thoughts, and reactions in ourselves that structure our sense of self and our relationships. I can help guide you to a deeper understanding of your feelings about your relationships and personal view of yourself. I exercise compassionate understanding to help you resolve the seeming paradoxes of conflicts within your life to help you achieve an increased sense of harmony and peace.

Do you ever feel like you are going through life wearing a mask? Maybe you feel like you are pretending to be someone you are not, acting like everything is okay, when in reality everything is falling apart. Or you are feeling tired and burnt out from trying to impress those around you. It can be difficult to verbalize or even understand what you are feeling. I believe that having a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and identity is the foundation to experiencing freedom within yourself.

Therapy can help you optimize your life. The clients I work with begin therapy when they notice they are overwhelmed, overworked, worried about the future, and living with the pain of the past. It is exhausting carrying the weight of a less than ideal childhood, dealing with anxiety and depression, feeling unsure of yourself, and trying to create a life that feels right. It’s easy to feel lost and stuck. Therapy is an excellent way to get a handle on life and learn how to prioritize yourself in a world that teaches you to put yourself last, but doesn’t pick you up when you’ve given everything you have to give.

Hi, my name is Vi! I hold different identities as a woman of color, an immigrant from Việt Nam, and a former international student. Through my healing journey, I instantly learned clinicians with similar identities & cultural backgrounds who could fully facilitate a space of growth in my identity as an Asian immigrant woman were lacking. This disheartening experience fueled my passion to provide a space to highlight and honor immigrant and API experiences through my work. I welcome all clients, particularly young professionals, immigrants, API-identified, as well as folks with identities marked by marginalization and oppression.

Do you struggle with co-parenting and find it difficult to communicate with the other parent and worry about how it affects your child? Do you wish to support your “big feelings” child but find it hard not to have “big feelings” yourself? As an adult child, do you wish to build a better relationship with your parent but struggle on how to make yourself feel heard? I can help. I help parents communicate with their co-parent without getting caught up in a cycle and focus on what matters the most- your child. I help families listen and hear each other and instead of “blowing up”, build empathy and closeness instead.