Anxiety Therapists in Wilmington, CA

Hello! I am Jackeline Balarezo- Ruvalcaba. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about helping individuals from all walks of life. I like to set clear goals with clients and meet them where they are. I am empathetic and I am great at listening and letting clients know that I am there to help meet their needs. I work with adults and adolescents, and I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief and loss using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or “CBT”).

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship distress, parenting challenges, addiction struggles, and intimacy-related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm, interactive, and culturally sensitive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.

Hello, My name is Maria Wilson, and I am currently a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving California clients. I specialize both in Couples Therapy and working with individuals suffering from Eating Disorders and co-occurring mood disorders and mental health struggles such as anxiety, grief, attachment struggles, relational dynamics, stress, and adjustment phases. I can't wait to meet you! My main approach is client-centered. However, I utilize interventions and skills found in Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, DBT, CBT, and Psychodynamic Therapy, depending on the client's needs in therapy.

Hi! My name is Diana Villena and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over ten years of experience working with people of all ages and backgrounds. I am based in Los Angeles, California and I work with clients statewide via tele-health. My approach to therapy is rooted in connecting you with yourself. I use a variety of treatment methods to help you gain a better understanding of your thoughts, choices, and emotions, as well as building the tools to sustaining a lifetime of well-being.

My name is Mohammad Afsar, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults who may be dealing with the challenges of interpersonal relationships, life transitions, and stress. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional difficulties.

I believe that every individual is a whole and healthy being. Trauma that occurs in childhood or later in life creates a block that makes one feel less than whole and far from healthy. Because of this, anxiety, depression, addictions to substances, food, and other destructive behaviors become a way of coping. My goal is to help my clients restore the feeling of wholeness and well-being by providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment in which they can work through difficult issues and restore their true selves. I see it everyday...

Are you looking to begin a journey of self-exploration? Welcome, you have come to the right place. I commend you for taking an important step in creating the life that you deserve.It is not always easy to acknowledge the need for help, and I am thankful you have taken that step. I have over 6 years of experience in the field. I have worked successfully with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, interpersonal conflict, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. I provide a compassionate and safe environment for you to share your life story,and begin to understand your thought process, emotions, and responses.

Life has many up and downs, loops and sharp curves. Hello! I am Maria Williams and my goal is to assist in untangling and finding options to our current situations. I am bilingual, bicultural, first generation Latina. I specialize in working with adults facing life transition difficulties, anxiety, depression, grieving and trauma. I have been certified in various evidence based practices. I am passionate to work and assist in supporting the desired change. I believe that change happens when we are supported to draw on our own strengths and realize our own potential to live fulfilling lives.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who would love to join you to explore ways to make life better. I can assist you in gaining insight into the patterns that may be contributing to your challenges and walk with you on a path to healing.

Are you struggling with anxiety or chronic illness/pain? Has it become difficult to cope with your emotions and manage daily tasks effectively? Is it a struggle to feel understood or develop a sense of connection with those in your life? I am able to understand and challenge clients in a unique manner because I am a provider living with a physical disability and other chronic medical conditions. I also like to highlight that as a second generation Mexican-American raised in Southern CA, I take pride in serving my community, offering bilingual services, and giving people a safe space no matter their background or circumstances.

Hi, I'm Kay Priester, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor. With 20 years of experience in the Behavioral Health field, it has been an honor and privilege to support my clients through life's challenges and work relentlessly to reach their goals.

Hello! I'm Maral Sultanian, Ph.D., LMFT. My license number is LMFT47519. I espouse neuro-relational, integrative arts therapeutic, person-centered, psychodynamic, supportive, and interactive clinical approaches to your mental health services needs. I feel there is always a way to clearly express our needs in creative and interactive ways. I look forward to our collaboration and to joining you on your path toward healing and resilience. I am open to working with all clients. The initial assessment will indicate whether it is a good fit for the client to continue their work with me.

Hello! My name is Eric Llorente, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I look forward to helping in your journey and helping make the changes you would like to make in your life! I have various experiences in community mental health with severe mental health disorders such as major depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and Schizophrenia. I have a passion for supporting the LGBTQIA+ community as I have background work in gender and sexuality. I enjoy working with all clients from all walks of life.

Arona Luckerman, PsyD. I am a licensed psychologist here to help you through this challenging time to a place of healing and growth. My focus areas include relationship issues, career and health challenges, trauma, grief and loss, and life transition issues. I have worked with a wide range of adults. I help you identify issues and work through them to find understanding, release from emotional pain, and clarity on where you want to go. I have worked with relationship issues, career and health challenges, trauma, grief and loss, and life transition issues.

Christine (Tina) Grantham, LMFT 137916 I provide a supportive environment throughout the healing process. You will walk away with tools that you can use to resolve conflict, create stronger bonds, increase clarity, and find more joy. I have a strength-based therapy style that focuses on the whole person including the physical, spiritual, social, mental, and emotional areas of your life. My own experiences shaped my style as a therapist because I learned how valuable the connection formed through the therapeutic relationship can be. I enjoy working with teens, individuals, couples and families.

In working with clients, my theoretical approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adlerian therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, and Positive Psychology, alongside Motivational Interview (M.I). I believe psychotherapy and treatment are not "one size fits all." Treatment is tailored to each client, considering their needs, psychosocial experience, and cultural background. My main focus during the initial phase of working with the client is to build a therapeutic alliance. I recognize the difficulties clients experience in trusting their personal experiences/thoughts/emotions, so I assist the client in making that process easier.

Women go through many transitions in a lifetime. Whether in early adulthood of self-identity, sexual orientation, starting and graduating college, and transitioning into a career. In adulthood where work-life balance begins, we question the nature of our relationships, we contemplate on marriage and we find patterns that we would like to change. For other stages in life such as midlife plateaus, thoughts of retirement, and making peace to past experiences. This is for you, to talk, cry and figure it out in a compassionate space.

I graduated from the University of Luton in England and continued her education, earning her Master’s Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a background in crisis intervention. I began my career as an MFT, working in an emergency shelter program for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking with substance abuse and severe mental health issues. I provided individual and group therapy in residential and outpatient transitional housing programs.

Life can sometimes become difficult. Unexpected changes such as a divorce, relationships problems, work transition, loss, or death in the family can trigger such difficulties. I will work with you to help provide insight, support, and new strategies to help you manage these life challenges. Therapy is right for you if you are interested in getting the most out of your life by taking responsibility, creating greater self-awareness, and working towards a positive change.