Therapists in Whittier, CA

Hello, my name is Elias Ellis. I am a licensed clinical social worker with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. I received my Master of Social Work degree from California State University Dominguez Hills and my Bachelor of Social Work from Arkansas State University. I've had the privilege of working with multiple heroic individuals who have been overwhelmed by life's stressors (trauma, grief, loss, end-of-life conditions, conflicted relationships, and loss of employment), forgotten who they really are, and are willing to cope with subsequent trauma responses.

My name is Areen Fakhoury, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology, and a master's degree in marriage and family therapy. The way I approach therapy is that I prioritize who you are as a person and what you want to get out of our time together. I have experience working with adults, couples and family groups. I have been primarily meeting with women of all ages and stages, helping them navigate identity, stress, life transitions and various relationships.

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 .

Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.

Hello there! Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. My name is Jill Di Carlo, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT42656) in California since 2005. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you and support your efforts in creating positive change in your life, as you define it. I am currently working with adults, 18+, who are experiencing challenges such as relationship conflicts, family issues, codependency, and symptoms of depression and/or anxiety.

Life can bring unforeseen experiences and challenges that we may not always be able to handle, either physically or emotionally. You do not have to tackle these challenges alone. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and systems-oriented therapy. As a clinician, I focused on enriching my skills by developing an outcome-driven practices to assist my clients with their desired goals.

Practicing from a feminist, multicultural perspective, I bring my own experience as a Chicana lesbian to my work. My career has been dedicated to working in under-served communities, including communities of color and in LGBT communities in the Bay Area in public mental health settings. Psychotherapy is a service to and the healing of the human spirit or soul. How that is accomplished is by careful consideration of each individual's story and relationship to one's inner life, to others, and to the world around.

Hello, my name is Kara Tiffany-Roberts, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) and Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC). I teach mindfulness, self-care, boundaries, and awareness to all of my clients. I specialize in co-occurring disorders or clients that have more than one diagnosis. I treat all mood disorders, substance abuse and dependence, binge eating, and all family and relationship issues. I have spent the last ten years working in private practice with clients who have mood disorders, addiction issues, and family issues.

Stress, anxiety, and depression are painful experiences that can result from life transitions, relationship struggles, social conflicts, or feeling overwhelmed by the world around you. You may be tired of living your life on autopilot and have reached a point where you are ready to make changes. I believe therapy can help you develop more self-awareness and an actionable plan to relieve these symptoms. I can help you move towards a more satisfying life! I believe therapy should be conducted in a compassionate, respectful, supportive way.

I am passionate about helping clients reach their potential. I am open-minded, positive, and real. I work with my clients to help them reach goals, and live the life they desire. I have a bachelors in Human Services and a Master's in Social work and Educational Leadership. I have worked in community mental health, the VA hospital, crisis response, and school-based mental health.

I specialize in helping people resolve anxiety and depression and improve their relationships. I emphasize work with your sense of self, self-esteem, and self-confidence. If you're confused, would like life to work better, want more confidence, or would like to feel more comfortable, I can help. We can apply therapy inwardly toward being more solid and secure in yourself or outwardly toward becoming empowered in your relationships with others. Once feeling better, I sometimes even help people find the work that they love. I have helped hundreds of people be more satisfied with themselves and their lives.

Hi there, I'm Shelly, an experienced licensed marriage and family therapist. I facilitate and guide clients through their emotional growth and healing process. I am open-minded, solution-focused, and goal-oriented. I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based psychotherapy approach that works to heal mental, emotional, and behavioral issues such as trauma, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, addiction, codependency and relationship problems. In addition to EMDR, I use CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Techniques.

Joanna has over 20 years of professional experience as a school psychologist and most currently as a licensed educational psychologist providing in-depth psychological, educational, socio-emotional, and behavioral support to children, adolescents, adults, families, educators, professionals, and para-professionals in both the public and private sectors. Since 2001, she has served as a district psychologist across Los Angeles and Orange County providing detailed, comprehensive assessments & evaluations, trainings, consultation, and counseling for individuals and groups. Joanna is bilingual and converses in English & Mandarin Chinese.

Patricia Cunningham, LPCC takes a holistic approach to therapy that is concerned with your mind, body, and soul since no one aspect can be separated from the others. Together we look at areas of concern that keep you from leading the life that your heart desires. Clients who seek me out may be looking for guidance as they navigate a new life challenge, or they could be experiencing added stress due to relationship or work issues. My clients appreciate my interactive approach.

My name is Velma Staples-Foster LMFT127905, but I go by Gwen. Are you feeling stuck or finding it difficult to move forward? Regardless of the reason you are feeling this way it takes courage to reach out and ask for help. Let me be "your person" to assist you with removing the obstacles that are keeping you from being your best self. I have a passion for helping others. I have a BA in Psychology, a MA in Counseling with a concentration in Life Coaching and a MA in Marriage and Family therapy. I am a licensed clinical trauma professional.

As a Licensed Educational Psychologist, I'm able to work with children, teenagers, and adults in different capacities. My focus is conducting psychological-educational evaluations and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) to provide parents, teachers, administrators, tutors, and students with an in-depth insight into the student's strengths and weaknesses in the areas of intelligence, processing, academics, and social-emotional/behavioral skills.

Hello! My name is Divina Mesropian. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has a passion for walking alongside clients as they navigate their world. I aim to meet you exactly where you are and work collaboratively with you to find goals that work best for your current life situation. I have experience helping individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work stress, difficult life transitions, and more.

Hello, I am Joanna Bain! I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist committed to helping clients learn how to build healthier relationships. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs around anxiety and depression. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals.

I have worked with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and those who self-medicate with alcohol or other substances. I prefer working with individuals over the age of 18. I also have extensive experience working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, mood swings, thought disturbances, substance use, and physical disabilities. Therapy is challenging, and yes, I will push my clients. But I am supportive and encouraging in my approach, and I will only push them because I believe in them, and that they have the capability of achieving their greatest good.