Humanistic Therapists in Whittier, CA
When it comes to seeking help, no problem is too big or too small. I strive to offer a humanistic, client-centered approach that focuses on one’s ability to use true strengths to find wisdom, growth, healing, and fulfillment within themselves. I have worked with individuals, couples and families in dealing with numerous life issues such as depression, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, self-esteem and life changes. I am also bilingual and can provide services in Spanish if requested.
When it comes to seeking help, no problem is too big or too small. I strive to offer a humanistic, client-centered approach that focuses on one’s ability to use true strengths to find wisdom, growth, healing, and fulfillment within themselves. I have worked with individuals, couples and families in dealing with numerous life issues such as depression, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, self-esteem and life changes. I am also bilingual and can provide services in Spanish if requested.
Mercedes Quiceno
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whittier, CA 90601
My therapeutic style combines cognitive behavioral and humanistic approach.
I enjoy working with couples and adults of all life stages, suffering from anxiety, depression, trying improve communications, relationships, functioning, and enhancing overall life satisfaction. I collaborate with you to come up with reasonable and attainable goals for positive life changes. You will experience a confidential and non-judgmental environment, where you are heard, understood, and appreciated. We explore your unique beliefs, thoughts, feelings and circumstances while discovering the therapy approach that works best for you. I am expanding my business working hours to early mornings and some Saturdays.
My therapeutic style combines cognitive behavioral and humanistic approach.
I enjoy working with couples and adults of all life stages, suffering from anxiety, depression, trying improve communications, relationships, functioning, and enhancing overall life satisfaction. I collaborate with you to come up with reasonable and attainable goals for positive life changes. You will experience a confidential and non-judgmental environment, where you are heard, understood, and appreciated. We explore your unique beliefs, thoughts, feelings and circumstances while discovering the therapy approach that works best for you. I am expanding my business working hours to early mornings and some Saturdays.
Dr. Perez, an Army veteran has worked with a wide range of populations, including children, college students, adults, and families. Dr. Perez primarily utilizes a relational approach when working with clients, but is also trained in other modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and humanistic. Since graduating from Pepperdine University, Dr. Perez has provided bilingual mental health services in both English and Spanish in a variety of settings.
Dr. Perez, an Army veteran has worked with a wide range of populations, including children, college students, adults, and families. Dr. Perez primarily utilizes a relational approach when working with clients, but is also trained in other modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and humanistic. Since graduating from Pepperdine University, Dr. Perez has provided bilingual mental health services in both English and Spanish in a variety of settings.
Naomi Ortega
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whittier, CA 90605 (Online Only)
I center my practice around psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive approaches.
Fulfilling my role as a therapist means a great deal to me, as does building genuine connections with my clients. It is through that genuine connection that I can assist you in navigating through depressive, anxious, traumatic, and stress-related symptoms.
I center my practice around psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive approaches.
Fulfilling my role as a therapist means a great deal to me, as does building genuine connections with my clients. It is through that genuine connection that I can assist you in navigating through depressive, anxious, traumatic, and stress-related symptoms.
I enjoy interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and learning about each fascinating culture! My clinical experience integrates a humanistic approach to therapeutic relationships with a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused interventions.
Welcome, I’m Maria Castaneda, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Lic. No. 132248) . I believe that we all hold the power within us to be successful at overcoming life’s challenges. My focus is to support my clients’ abilities to prosper and live the lives they deserve through clinical knowledge of mental health symptoms and symptom management, and an integration of previous experience. I obtained my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Palo Alto University and I’m licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California .
I enjoy interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and learning about each fascinating culture! My clinical experience integrates a humanistic approach to therapeutic relationships with a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused interventions.
Welcome, I’m Maria Castaneda, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Lic. No. 132248) . I believe that we all hold the power within us to be successful at overcoming life’s challenges. My focus is to support my clients’ abilities to prosper and live the lives they deserve through clinical knowledge of mental health symptoms and symptom management, and an integration of previous experience. I obtained my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Palo Alto University and I’m licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California .
Les Wielstein, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe that each person is entitled to live to their fullest potential and believe in a partnership to enable that. I utilize a Cognitive-Behavioral framework in therapy which is infused with Humanistic, Eastern, and Existential metaphors and stories to provide a caring, direct, and thoughtful approach. I am also Trauma-Informed and understand that by using both written and verbal activities I provide a pathway to a sensitive and meaningful understanding of this lived experience.
Les Wielstein, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe that each person is entitled to live to their fullest potential and believe in a partnership to enable that. I utilize a Cognitive-Behavioral framework in therapy which is infused with Humanistic, Eastern, and Existential metaphors and stories to provide a caring, direct, and thoughtful approach. I am also Trauma-Informed and understand that by using both written and verbal activities I provide a pathway to a sensitive and meaningful understanding of this lived experience.
I utilize a mixture of strength-based, humanistic, and narrative approaches to therapy that allow me to learn about a client in their entirety and spot key themes in their walks of life.
My name is Phillip Yao, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is one of learning the most I can about a person in order to better fit treatment to the individual. I believe that no matter how similar symptoms may be, each person can respond very differently and thus goals and plans should be catered to the individual's needs. I am most experienced working with children, teenagers, and adolescents to young adults ranging from ages 5-21+. I have experience working with Depression, Anxiety, Childhood behaviors, ADHD, communication issues, etc.
I utilize a mixture of strength-based, humanistic, and narrative approaches to therapy that allow me to learn about a client in their entirety and spot key themes in their walks of life.
My name is Phillip Yao, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is one of learning the most I can about a person in order to better fit treatment to the individual. I believe that no matter how similar symptoms may be, each person can respond very differently and thus goals and plans should be catered to the individual's needs. I am most experienced working with children, teenagers, and adolescents to young adults ranging from ages 5-21+. I have experience working with Depression, Anxiety, Childhood behaviors, ADHD, communication issues, etc.
Sakeenah Hakim, LCSW utilizes a strength based and holistic approach that emphasizes mindfulness and recognizes the effects of trauma on behavior and development. She prioritizes the client’s needs and encourages a partnership dynamic when establishing, implementing, and meeting the client’s treatment goals. I have a nonjudgmental client centered humanistic approach. I’m patient and respect the process it takes to build a rapport. I also believe words are power and assist clients with ways on how to minimize the use of words that feed negative thinking patterns.
Sakeenah Hakim, LCSW utilizes a strength based and holistic approach that emphasizes mindfulness and recognizes the effects of trauma on behavior and development. She prioritizes the client’s needs and encourages a partnership dynamic when establishing, implementing, and meeting the client’s treatment goals. I have a nonjudgmental client centered humanistic approach. I’m patient and respect the process it takes to build a rapport. I also believe words are power and assist clients with ways on how to minimize the use of words that feed negative thinking patterns.
Hi, my name is Tomia Bowden and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in the Los Angeles area and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults experiencing various mental health difficulties and life challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues to name a few. Utilizing a humanistic approach, I focus on helping you develop a strong and healthy sense of self through exploring feelings and enhancing strengths.
Hi, my name is Tomia Bowden and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in the Los Angeles area and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults experiencing various mental health difficulties and life challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues to name a few. Utilizing a humanistic approach, I focus on helping you develop a strong and healthy sense of self through exploring feelings and enhancing strengths.
Eileen Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist, Amft
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90602 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Its important for me to use a culturally sensitive perspective, humanistic and empathetic approach.
As a first generation Latina and trauma sensitive therapist, I create a safe therapeutic space to help my clients work through symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD and complex traumas they may feel are standing in the way of becoming their best selves.
Its important for me to use a culturally sensitive perspective, humanistic and empathetic approach.
As a first generation Latina and trauma sensitive therapist, I create a safe therapeutic space to help my clients work through symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD and complex traumas they may feel are standing in the way of becoming their best selves.
Vanessa Icazbalceta-Soto
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whittier, CA 90606 (Online Only)
Welcome! I’m a Spanish speaking sex-positive therapist, here to support in dismantling negative sex tropes upheld by society. I am trauma informed, centered on experiences of the kink, queer, LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities. I can also help individuals needing support on their weight loss journey while still supporting body positivity as well as fat pride/liberation towards eliminating the social stigma of obesity. Let’s eradicate long-standing negative attitudes towards sex and body for a more fulfilling, meaningful life and elevate your strengths, develop coping skills and open a space for you to feel authentic, safe, and empowered.
Welcome! I’m a Spanish speaking sex-positive therapist, here to support in dismantling negative sex tropes upheld by society. I am trauma informed, centered on experiences of the kink, queer, LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities. I can also help individuals needing support on their weight loss journey while still supporting body positivity as well as fat pride/liberation towards eliminating the social stigma of obesity. Let’s eradicate long-standing negative attitudes towards sex and body for a more fulfilling, meaningful life and elevate your strengths, develop coping skills and open a space for you to feel authentic, safe, and empowered.
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R. Inez Salcido-Kasteiner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CMDP, CMC-1
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90602 (Online Only)
One of the most important things that therapy can help you to achieve is awareness. Awareness allows for change. This is a phrase I have coined that you will hear from me often. When we achieve awareness within ourselves, awareness of our environment, and awareness of our patterns of thoughts and behaviors - that's when positive changes can start to happen. As your therapist, I will be an additional resource for you as you endeavor to explore the areas of your life that need your energy and attention. You and I will develop a therapeutic relationship wherein we get to know one another and we work together toward your treatment goals
One of the most important things that therapy can help you to achieve is awareness. Awareness allows for change. This is a phrase I have coined that you will hear from me often. When we achieve awareness within ourselves, awareness of our environment, and awareness of our patterns of thoughts and behaviors - that's when positive changes can start to happen. As your therapist, I will be an additional resource for you as you endeavor to explore the areas of your life that need your energy and attention. You and I will develop a therapeutic relationship wherein we get to know one another and we work together toward your treatment goals
My goal is to help people with the many facets and challenges life may bring. I believe in empowering a person to take control of their life and working on issues that they may have struggled with and could be affecting them. The vulnerability of welcoming a child into a family, having lost a loved one, divorce, depression, relationship problems, or life transitions may bring up unresolved issues and new challenges, but it also provides an opportunity to heal and stop cycles of intergenerational trauma and ultimately provide healing. The goal is to help you thrive just not survive in life.
My goal is to help people with the many facets and challenges life may bring. I believe in empowering a person to take control of their life and working on issues that they may have struggled with and could be affecting them. The vulnerability of welcoming a child into a family, having lost a loved one, divorce, depression, relationship problems, or life transitions may bring up unresolved issues and new challenges, but it also provides an opportunity to heal and stop cycles of intergenerational trauma and ultimately provide healing. The goal is to help you thrive just not survive in life.
I am deeply committed to helping people create the most fulfilling lives possible, as they move through and beyond challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, work/life balance, grief reactions, as well as relationship and self-esteem issues. When life has thrown you off your path, I work with you to restore your natural capacity for self compassion and healing, and provide unwavering emotional support as you create a thriving life with healthier relationships.
I am deeply committed to helping people create the most fulfilling lives possible, as they move through and beyond challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, work/life balance, grief reactions, as well as relationship and self-esteem issues. When life has thrown you off your path, I work with you to restore your natural capacity for self compassion and healing, and provide unwavering emotional support as you create a thriving life with healthier relationships.
Currently accepting new clients. I work with teens and adults, as well as their families, to help improve quality of life and reduce negative effects mental health issues and/or substance abuse. We will work together to improve quality of life and ability to connect to others while overcoming the difficulties we face on a daily basis.
Currently accepting new clients. I work with teens and adults, as well as their families, to help improve quality of life and reduce negative effects mental health issues and/or substance abuse. We will work together to improve quality of life and ability to connect to others while overcoming the difficulties we face on a daily basis.
Jose J Macias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90604 (Online Only)
I have several years of experience working with adolescence, adults, and families providing therapy services to those who seek to improve their mental health, address and process their traumas, and help educate individuals to better cope with: depression, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, behavioral issues, life transitions, family conflicts, and low self-esteem.
I have several years of experience working with adolescence, adults, and families providing therapy services to those who seek to improve their mental health, address and process their traumas, and help educate individuals to better cope with: depression, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, behavioral issues, life transitions, family conflicts, and low self-esteem.
Leslie Elizabeth Stapp
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, Jungian, Analyst, IAAP, LMFT
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90601
Waitlist for new clients
It's common to feel uncomfortable in the face of change. Most people experience stress when negotiating demands of college or a career, managing relationships, adapting to adulthood, transitioning during mid- and late-life, or losing a loved one, for example. Sometimes, though, stressors like these can throw you off balance and summon your worst demons. Discomfort can morph into self-doubt, disappointment, crippling feelings of inferiority, anxiety, or compulsive behavior. As a result, you might feel hopeless, alienated, misunderstood, and as if life were meaningless.
It's common to feel uncomfortable in the face of change. Most people experience stress when negotiating demands of college or a career, managing relationships, adapting to adulthood, transitioning during mid- and late-life, or losing a loved one, for example. Sometimes, though, stressors like these can throw you off balance and summon your worst demons. Discomfort can morph into self-doubt, disappointment, crippling feelings of inferiority, anxiety, or compulsive behavior. As a result, you might feel hopeless, alienated, misunderstood, and as if life were meaningless.
Alexis Deanna Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90605 (Online Only)
I provide therapy to assist with Anxiety, Adjustment Disorder, Persistent Depression, Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Mood Disorders ,Insomnia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, Emotional Challenges, Trauma, and Relationship Issues. The symptoms listed above can be a direct effect of chronic medical issues, trauma, micro aggression, systematic racism and the overall stressors of everyday life.
I provide therapy to assist with Anxiety, Adjustment Disorder, Persistent Depression, Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Mood Disorders ,Insomnia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, Emotional Challenges, Trauma, and Relationship Issues. The symptoms listed above can be a direct effect of chronic medical issues, trauma, micro aggression, systematic racism and the overall stressors of everyday life.
William K. Grevatt
Licensed Psychoanalyst, Jungian, Analyst, (IAAP), MEd, EdD
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90601
As a certified (IAAP) Jungian analyst I have a passion to work with three specific groups: 1. Men and women, aged 35 - 65, who are experiencing a Mid - Life Crises/Transition, often accompanied by depression and anxiety, and a loss of meaning in life. 2. Young men and women, aged 19 - 34, who are experiencing a "Quarter Life Crises," searching for a more soulful life in work, relationships and beyond. 3. Therapists who want to incorporate Jungian analysis and dream work into their practices, and also those who may want to enter training to become a Jungian analyst. .
As a certified (IAAP) Jungian analyst I have a passion to work with three specific groups: 1. Men and women, aged 35 - 65, who are experiencing a Mid - Life Crises/Transition, often accompanied by depression and anxiety, and a loss of meaning in life. 2. Young men and women, aged 19 - 34, who are experiencing a "Quarter Life Crises," searching for a more soulful life in work, relationships and beyond. 3. Therapists who want to incorporate Jungian analysis and dream work into their practices, and also those who may want to enter training to become a Jungian analyst. .
Janine Olmos
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90601 (Online Only)
Are the daily tasks becoming overwhelming? Are you struggling with handling conflicts that arise in relationships? Would adding new tools to manage your stress, anxiety, depression and relationship conflicts make a change in your life? I am a compassionate and dedicated associate marriage and family therapist (AMFT) with specialization in anxiety, depression, life transitions, and couples therapy. My approach is grounded in a holistic perspective, understanding that each individual's experiences are multifaceted and interconnected. I believe in addressing not just the symptoms but the underlying causes of distress.
Are the daily tasks becoming overwhelming? Are you struggling with handling conflicts that arise in relationships? Would adding new tools to manage your stress, anxiety, depression and relationship conflicts make a change in your life? I am a compassionate and dedicated associate marriage and family therapist (AMFT) with specialization in anxiety, depression, life transitions, and couples therapy. My approach is grounded in a holistic perspective, understanding that each individual's experiences are multifaceted and interconnected. I believe in addressing not just the symptoms but the underlying causes of distress.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.