Family Therapy in Simi Valley, CA
Bernie-Bernadine M Gleason
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93062
Is sharing your life with a stranger comfortable for you? It's not easy for anyone and yet from my own experience and from the testimony of others (clients/friends/ family), therapy has proven to be a positive life-changing experience that I would want for you. I count it a privilege to be invited into your life and heart and I wouldn't take that lightly. My goals are to make therapy a "safe place" by welcoming you with empathy, validation, affirmation, assistance and tender care (the way we all want to be treated). Maybe you're suffering from trauma or loss or hurt or...please give me an opportunity to work with you to make your life a new and safe place. I also offer faith-based counseling.
Is sharing your life with a stranger comfortable for you? It's not easy for anyone and yet from my own experience and from the testimony of others (clients/friends/ family), therapy has proven to be a positive life-changing experience that I would want for you. I count it a privilege to be invited into your life and heart and I wouldn't take that lightly. My goals are to make therapy a "safe place" by welcoming you with empathy, validation, affirmation, assistance and tender care (the way we all want to be treated). Maybe you're suffering from trauma or loss or hurt or...please give me an opportunity to work with you to make your life a new and safe place. I also offer faith-based counseling.
Amy Gisborne
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Helping others has always been my passion. Your emotional healing and well-being are my priority. Are you experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, or depression? Are you suffering from the loss of a loved one? Relationship issues? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have extensive experience working with many clients with a wide array of challenges including grief and loss, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, panic disorder, depression, PTSD, postpartum depression, and addiction issues. I work primarily with adults, couples, and teens (15+).
Helping others has always been my passion. Your emotional healing and well-being are my priority. Are you experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, or depression? Are you suffering from the loss of a loved one? Relationship issues? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have extensive experience working with many clients with a wide array of challenges including grief and loss, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, panic disorder, depression, PTSD, postpartum depression, and addiction issues. I work primarily with adults, couples, and teens (15+).
Andrea Watkins
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93063
You’re ready to understand why you feel like this. Perhaps you are dealing with recent life changes, family struggles, or relationship issues. You wonder if these feelings are temporary or normal, but regardless, you are ready to explore change. Maybe your relationships are not satisfying you, but you do not know where to start the repairing process. Perhaps you struggle with self-criticism and self-doubt. You want support and want to learn how to voice and address your needs, but at times it feels impossible. You know you can feel fulfilled, but you find it challenging to develop tools that will help you get where you want to be.
You’re ready to understand why you feel like this. Perhaps you are dealing with recent life changes, family struggles, or relationship issues. You wonder if these feelings are temporary or normal, but regardless, you are ready to explore change. Maybe your relationships are not satisfying you, but you do not know where to start the repairing process. Perhaps you struggle with self-criticism and self-doubt. You want support and want to learn how to voice and address your needs, but at times it feels impossible. You know you can feel fulfilled, but you find it challenging to develop tools that will help you get where you want to be.
Additional approaches I use include person-first, client and family-centered therapy, solution-focused, transactional analysis, trauma-informed principles, psycho-educational therapy, energy psychology, integrated care (also known as whole person care), change theory, motivational interviewing, and sensory management techniques.
Hello, I am Julie Pennington (previously Colfax) LMFT. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with people of all ages, levels of development, abilities, and stages of life. My focus is on you, your goals for yourself, and your family in the therapy space. The majority of the clients I see working to recover from trauma and minimize the impact or development of trauma responses (Acute Stress Disorder or PTSD), dealing with depression (bipolar or unipolar), anxiety, neuro-divergent and differently-abled, wanting to improve emotional management skills or work through substance use and addiction challenges.
Additional approaches I use include person-first, client and family-centered therapy, solution-focused, transactional analysis, trauma-informed principles, psycho-educational therapy, energy psychology, integrated care (also known as whole person care), change theory, motivational interviewing, and sensory management techniques.
Hello, I am Julie Pennington (previously Colfax) LMFT. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with people of all ages, levels of development, abilities, and stages of life. My focus is on you, your goals for yourself, and your family in the therapy space. The majority of the clients I see working to recover from trauma and minimize the impact or development of trauma responses (Acute Stress Disorder or PTSD), dealing with depression (bipolar or unipolar), anxiety, neuro-divergent and differently-abled, wanting to improve emotional management skills or work through substance use and addiction challenges.
I offer practical, down to earth counseling using primarily cognitive behavioral and family systems therapy. My main areas of focus are in the treatment of anxiety, depression, loss and grief and relationships. I treat adults with the majority of my referrals coming from previous clients, insurance companies and the church community. I am a graduate of Pepperdine University with a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling.
I offer practical, down to earth counseling using primarily cognitive behavioral and family systems therapy. My main areas of focus are in the treatment of anxiety, depression, loss and grief and relationships. I treat adults with the majority of my referrals coming from previous clients, insurance companies and the church community. I am a graduate of Pepperdine University with a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling.
Elizabeth Hope Sorenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (Online Only)
This consultation is meant to help you, you and your partner/s, you and your family, or you and your child to feel safe and welcomed into this process.
I am committed to guiding clients through barriers that hinder the pursuit of safety, relief, and fulfillment. Trauma-informed treatment aims to equip ourselves with an experience that increases our ability to trust ourselves to create the life we need now. I am EMDR Certified and DBT Trained. These modalities compliment the therapeutic alliance and are aimed at outcomes to see, affirm, and celebrate you as a whole person. You deserve to experience life without carrying all of the weight of what has happened to you. I look forward to working together to find, explore, and safeguard what makes life meaningful to you.
This consultation is meant to help you, you and your partner/s, you and your family, or you and your child to feel safe and welcomed into this process.
I am committed to guiding clients through barriers that hinder the pursuit of safety, relief, and fulfillment. Trauma-informed treatment aims to equip ourselves with an experience that increases our ability to trust ourselves to create the life we need now. I am EMDR Certified and DBT Trained. These modalities compliment the therapeutic alliance and are aimed at outcomes to see, affirm, and celebrate you as a whole person. You deserve to experience life without carrying all of the weight of what has happened to you. I look forward to working together to find, explore, and safeguard what makes life meaningful to you.
We make it our mission to empower your family to recognize which areas of your lives need to change and for all of you to feel capable of making those changes.
It’s incredibly frustrating to know you, your child, or your family is on the wrong path but are unsure how to get on the right one. Even though you’re invested in bringing about real transformation in you or your family’s lives, you still can’t find a way to make the changes that are going to help you. We know you or your family can see things from a new perspective, learn to trust yourselves, and experience long-lasting change that each of you has control of.
We make it our mission to empower your family to recognize which areas of your lives need to change and for all of you to feel capable of making those changes.
It’s incredibly frustrating to know you, your child, or your family is on the wrong path but are unsure how to get on the right one. Even though you’re invested in bringing about real transformation in you or your family’s lives, you still can’t find a way to make the changes that are going to help you. We know you or your family can see things from a new perspective, learn to trust yourselves, and experience long-lasting change that each of you has control of.
Effective therapy starts with finding the right therapist for you. I am an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with clients of all ages. I place great importance on each person’s voice and perspective, whether you are coming to see me individually, as a couple, or as a family.
Effective therapy starts with finding the right therapist for you. I am an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with clients of all ages. I place great importance on each person’s voice and perspective, whether you are coming to see me individually, as a couple, or as a family.
Hi there! My name is Shari Balbien, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children as young as five years of age, adolescents, families, and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, as well as issues related to trauma, self-esteem, and grief. I have found that my style and approach are a good match for young children, families, and couples, who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and communication issues.
Hi there! My name is Shari Balbien, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children as young as five years of age, adolescents, families, and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, as well as issues related to trauma, self-esteem, and grief. I have found that my style and approach are a good match for young children, families, and couples, who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and communication issues.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Simi Valley for over 25 years. I mostly work with children and adolescents struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, divorce, school-related difficulties and problematic behaviors. My belief is that the most essential factor when doing this type of work is to establish a sense of trust along with providing a therapeutic environment which is safe, secure, accepting and nonjudgmental. This conveys to the individual that they are respected for who they are which can lead to an increase in self-respect and respect for others.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Simi Valley for over 25 years. I mostly work with children and adolescents struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, divorce, school-related difficulties and problematic behaviors. My belief is that the most essential factor when doing this type of work is to establish a sense of trust along with providing a therapeutic environment which is safe, secure, accepting and nonjudgmental. This conveys to the individual that they are respected for who they are which can lead to an increase in self-respect and respect for others.
My name is Claudia Ulwelling, MA, LMFT. My approach to therapy is to offer a safe and welcoming space for you to explore life challenges that you feel may be holding you back from your goals. I have experience treating clients with family conflict, grief/loss, life transitions, personal growth and transformation, spirituality, stress and trauma. My therapeutic approaches are dependent on clients individual needs. Solution Focused and Person Centered Therapies are two modalities I have found to promote increased well-being.
My name is Claudia Ulwelling, MA, LMFT. My approach to therapy is to offer a safe and welcoming space for you to explore life challenges that you feel may be holding you back from your goals. I have experience treating clients with family conflict, grief/loss, life transitions, personal growth and transformation, spirituality, stress and trauma. My therapeutic approaches are dependent on clients individual needs. Solution Focused and Person Centered Therapies are two modalities I have found to promote increased well-being.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (Online Only)
EMDR and IFS (Internal Family Systems) offer effective and often rapid relief from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, distressing memories, nightmares, etc.
It is my passion and privilege to assist my clients in feeling alive, connected and at peace in their relationships and within themselves. Every day I hear clients say that our work has truly transformed their lives - that they are no longer triggered by old patterns, that their confidence and happiness is greater than they have ever experienced. Changes such as these are possible through a collaborative exploration of past and present issues in an atmosphere of safety, compassion and respect - respect for the individual and respect for the mind's ability to heal.
EMDR and IFS (Internal Family Systems) offer effective and often rapid relief from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, distressing memories, nightmares, etc.
It is my passion and privilege to assist my clients in feeling alive, connected and at peace in their relationships and within themselves. Every day I hear clients say that our work has truly transformed their lives - that they are no longer triggered by old patterns, that their confidence and happiness is greater than they have ever experienced. Changes such as these are possible through a collaborative exploration of past and present issues in an atmosphere of safety, compassion and respect - respect for the individual and respect for the mind's ability to heal.
Angela DeVita
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93062 (Online Only)
I offer an integrative approach, tending to mind, body, and soul, drawing from: depth psychotherapy, intergenerational family systems, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic mindfulness, Neuro-emotional technique, Relational life therapy, Art Therapy, the Ageless Wisdom, healthy lifestyle coaching, your spiritual connection, and grounded practicality.
Approaching a life transition and need some clarity in your next steps? I’m here to support you in creating your next life chapter with more aliveness, connection, meaning and purpose in your life, and help you identify, shift or work with the obstacles so that your life can continue to unfold in a beautiful, more expansive and connected way.
I offer an integrative approach, tending to mind, body, and soul, drawing from: depth psychotherapy, intergenerational family systems, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic mindfulness, Neuro-emotional technique, Relational life therapy, Art Therapy, the Ageless Wisdom, healthy lifestyle coaching, your spiritual connection, and grounded practicality.
Approaching a life transition and need some clarity in your next steps? I’m here to support you in creating your next life chapter with more aliveness, connection, meaning and purpose in your life, and help you identify, shift or work with the obstacles so that your life can continue to unfold in a beautiful, more expansive and connected way.
My name is Jose Mejia I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 134857. My approach towards therapy is empowering the client and exposing their strengths. I am the client center meaning the client is the expert of their lives and should be the one in control of their treatment. I'm an expert working with adolescents and families. However, I do work with people ages 12 and up. Most of all I am an expert working with families that exclusively speak Spanish.
My name is Jose Mejia I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 134857. My approach towards therapy is empowering the client and exposing their strengths. I am the client center meaning the client is the expert of their lives and should be the one in control of their treatment. I'm an expert working with adolescents and families. However, I do work with people ages 12 and up. Most of all I am an expert working with families that exclusively speak Spanish.
Laina Marcus
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C, EMDR, KAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (Online Only)
My goal is to assist you in finding your own internal strengths, regain your resiliency, and find clarity in your life. Whether you are new to therapy or have experience with this type of healing, I hope I can provide a safe environment for you to grow. I am genuine and direct, as well as nurturing. Whatever your struggles, processing in therapy can offer a sense of relief and create positive change. I believe strongly in trauma informed therapy and utilize many forms of trauma focused intervention including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Ketamine Assisted Therapy, as well as Internal Family Systems (IFS).
My goal is to assist you in finding your own internal strengths, regain your resiliency, and find clarity in your life. Whether you are new to therapy or have experience with this type of healing, I hope I can provide a safe environment for you to grow. I am genuine and direct, as well as nurturing. Whatever your struggles, processing in therapy can offer a sense of relief and create positive change. I believe strongly in trauma informed therapy and utilize many forms of trauma focused intervention including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Ketamine Assisted Therapy, as well as Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Allison Jackson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93065
As a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in working to heal from past traumas, managing daily stressors, and navigating overwhelming emotions.
Are you struggling to navigate the intricate emotions of life, grappling with relationship challenges, battling negative self-image, or just feeling overwhelmed by anxious thoughts? If you're seeking a turning point toward a path to self-discovery and personal growth, therapy may be the next step in fostering meaningful insights, cultivating resilience, and building a foundation for positive change in your life.
As a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in working to heal from past traumas, managing daily stressors, and navigating overwhelming emotions.
Are you struggling to navigate the intricate emotions of life, grappling with relationship challenges, battling negative self-image, or just feeling overwhelmed by anxious thoughts? If you're seeking a turning point toward a path to self-discovery and personal growth, therapy may be the next step in fostering meaningful insights, cultivating resilience, and building a foundation for positive change in your life.
I like Counseling Psychology because it allows for growth between the client, family, and therapist.
Hello, my name is Andre Jackson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. The goal is to be empathetic and support growth. It is OK to rethink the purpose and make changes that we care to. I am a non-judgmental human being creating a supportive environment to promote mindfulness and understanding. My style is relational and engaging (and so humor healed the world). I strive to meet you where you are at. My focuses are Personal Growth, Building Esteem, Military Families, Trauma, Suicidal Ideation, Vocational Stress, Anxiety, Family, Teens
I like Counseling Psychology because it allows for growth between the client, family, and therapist.
Hello, my name is Andre Jackson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. The goal is to be empathetic and support growth. It is OK to rethink the purpose and make changes that we care to. I am a non-judgmental human being creating a supportive environment to promote mindfulness and understanding. My style is relational and engaging (and so humor healed the world). I strive to meet you where you are at. My focuses are Personal Growth, Building Esteem, Military Families, Trauma, Suicidal Ideation, Vocational Stress, Anxiety, Family, Teens
Alexis Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (Online Only)
Welcome and thank you for considering me as your therapist. I enjoy working with individuals that experience struggles with anxiety, depression, difficulty adjusting to life, work, or school transitions, and are maybe even the first in their family’s history to recognize unhealthy family patterns that cause them to feel pain, shame, or broken. I view therapy as a collaborative journey and I passionately value working with individuals that are ready to make a commitment to their healing journey towards self-discovery and growth.
Welcome and thank you for considering me as your therapist. I enjoy working with individuals that experience struggles with anxiety, depression, difficulty adjusting to life, work, or school transitions, and are maybe even the first in their family’s history to recognize unhealthy family patterns that cause them to feel pain, shame, or broken. I view therapy as a collaborative journey and I passionately value working with individuals that are ready to make a commitment to their healing journey towards self-discovery and growth.
Oreet Daniella Schrader
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (Online Only)
This includes cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, person centered therapy and emotion focused therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Are you struggling to gain control in life? Perhaps you are trying to manage a better relationship with food. Or it could be a daily challenge to maintain your sobriety. Maybe you find yourself in a relationship that lacks the sexual intimacy you crave. I have successfully helped many people like you overcome the obstacles that keep them trapped in cycles that are ineffective. I provide a safe and empathetic environment in which you can discuss things that are painful, challenging and personal.
This includes cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, person centered therapy and emotion focused therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Are you struggling to gain control in life? Perhaps you are trying to manage a better relationship with food. Or it could be a daily challenge to maintain your sobriety. Maybe you find yourself in a relationship that lacks the sexual intimacy you crave. I have successfully helped many people like you overcome the obstacles that keep them trapped in cycles that are ineffective. I provide a safe and empathetic environment in which you can discuss things that are painful, challenging and personal.
Some core models I draw on include psychodynamic (looking at how our past experiences shape the present), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
My name is Seraphina Geiter, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Ojai, CA & offering Telehealth therapy statewide. I work with college students, adults, and couples, and I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and substance abuse recovery.
Some core models I draw on include psychodynamic (looking at how our past experiences shape the present), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
My name is Seraphina Geiter, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Ojai, CA & offering Telehealth therapy statewide. I work with college students, adults, and couples, and I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and substance abuse recovery.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.