German Therapists in Carpinteria, CA

Ich wuerde mich sehr freuen, wenn ich mit Ihnen auf Deutsch Kontact aufnehmen koennte, da die Heimatsprache of ganz wichtig ist, um seine Gefuehle und Gedanken auszudruecken und dann genau verstanden zu werden.

The relationship to ourself is the foundation of all our relationships. Let's begin with you. Do you act in ways that don't get you the result you want? ? Do you wish you just knew how to be a good partner? I can help you to love better. Together we inquire into what holds you back from fully opening your heart. Maybe there is possible unresolved trauma holding you back? Let's create a relationship template that supports what you both truly want. It's best to come as a couple. If that is not possible, come by yourself.

My approach is comprehensive and long-term; my aim is to honor the complexity and experience of each person as I support my clients in a process that leads to lasting and meaningful change. This means helping my clients know themselves more fully, allowing them to move forward in their lives with a greater sense of inner freedom, self-belief, and optimism.

My gift is to set the stage so you experience your deepest well being, free from all emotional upset. Since studying and practicing trauma resolution methods, and understanding the latest brain research, I have developed a unique psychotherapeutic modality,, The Connection Method™. It permanently resolves traumatic experiences and mood disorders. It is a system that goes beyond managing stress, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, psychosomatic illnesses etc. Instead, it transforms them at their core so you can live your full potential. I enjoy working with individuals of the most varied backgrounds, as I myself am from 4 countries.

I understand if the idea of another diet feels daunting. Diets can feel punitive and restrictive, leading to feelings of failure and guilt. However, there is an alternative approach that I would like to explore with you. Together, we will take a "deep dive" into the underlying emotions that may be driving your relationship with food. This approach is rooted in self-compassion, mindfulness, and positive psychology principles. We will discover new, healthy rituals that can replace the powerful and proven ritual of eating as a way to cope with emotions. The ultimate goal is to help you find lasting peace with food and your body.

Using warmth and empathy, I provide a safe space for you to explore how to strengthen your sense of self and your intimate relationships, enabling you to heal and grow authentically. My approach is supportive and direct with an emphasis on your needs, values, and experiences. I offer compassionate support to individuals and couples facing relationship difficulties, adjusting to challenging life transitions, or hoping to improve mental well-being. My goal is to guide you to understand, accept, and express your emotions by gaining personal insight, improving relationships, and exploring life’s concerns, conflicts, and contradictions.

The most difficult things in life are often the doorway to a great shift. This doorway is not always easy to find. Especially if we go it alone, or have felt stuck for a while. It often takes a fresh pair of eyes, a "second mind" to help see more clearly, find better ways and new ground to step on to. Great moves are possible when done in kindness, with intelligence and heart.

Angst vor Angst und Panikattacken? Oft führt das dazu, Ängste zu vermeiden und seine eigentlichen Bedürfnisse hinten an zu stellen. Z.B. bestimmte Dinge nicht zu sagen oder tun. Dies verstärkt oft die Angst, die Dich dann abhält, authentisch zu sein und Dein Potential zu leben. Aber das muss nicht so bleiben! Im Laufe meiner 20-jährigen Praxis habe ich vielen Menschen anhand verschiedener Interventionen helfen können, mit ihren Ängsten besser umzugehen.

Während ich die Entwicklungen auf dem Gebiet der Neurowissenschaften kuratiere, verwende ich verschiedene Modalitäten, um Menschen dabei zu unterstützen, sich wieder mit sich und anderen zu verbinden. Als zertifizierter Imago-Beziehungstherapeut habe ich mich darauf spezialisiert, Paaren dabei zu helfen, Sicherheit wieder aufzubauen, die Kommunikation zu verbessern und Spannungen abzubauen. Ich verwende auch Techniken aus der PACT-Therapie: Ein psycho-biologischer Ansatz für die Paartherapie, der Paare zu einer sichereren funktionierenden Beziehung führt. Bitte rufen Sie für eine kostenlose Beratung an.

Fast alle meine deutschen Landsleute sprechen und verstehen Englisch. Dennoch ist es sehr hilfreich eine deutschsprachige Therapeutin zu haben, weil wir tiefer in Probleme eindringen, wenn wir unsere Muttersprache benutzen. Ich bin in der BRD aufgewachsen und habe auf der FU in Berlin Diplom-Psychologie studiert. Mein Schwerpunkt mit Klienten war Familien- und Kindertherapie. In den USA habe ich mich dann auf Erwachsene mit Traumata, Angst, Depression, Beziehungskonflikten und Coabhaengigkeit spezialisiert. Ausserdem unterstuetze ich Kuenstler und Entertainer, da ich selber Buchautorin bin und ueber 70 Artikel veroeffentlicht (PT).

Das Leben ist zu kurz, um nicht so glücklich, erfüllt und selbstbestimmt zu sein, wie wir es uns wünschen und führen können. Manchmal können Sie es alleine schaffen, aber manchmal möchten Sie sich an jemanden wenden können, der Ihnen einen einfühlsamen und geschützten Raum bietet, um sich mit Ihrem tiefsten, authentischsten Selbst zu verbinden. Vielleicht erleben Sie Ihre Beziehung stagnierend, emotional/physisch getrennt oder durch Verletzungen, Vertrauensbruch und Enttäuschungen belastet und suchen Klarheit, einen neuen Weg, entweder zusammen oder getrennt zu gehen.

I like working with Adults and Couples and use RLT (Relational Life Therapy) tools to help you find healthier ways to communicate. In addition, becoming aware of how your family of origin formed you can help provide self-understanding. My goal is to help you cultivate healthy relationships that will support you in the ups and downs of life. We all experience stressors and are juggling many demands that drain or overwhelm us. As a therapist I take an active and practical approach to guide you in finding the tools that help you grow in your path forward.

Frustrated? Having difficulty sleeping? Feeling overwhelmed, helpless or hopeless? With over 23 years of experience, I can help you understand the causes of such problems and set you on a path of healing. There are many sources of stress that can affect the brain and immune system and impair your capacity to cope. In my work with individuals and groups, I work with you to achieve overall wellbeing of mind, body and spirit.

Life can be difficult, and we all find ourselves at times struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings. Past traumas or current stressors can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, or disconnected from ourselves and others. As a psychotherapist, I provide a compassionate, safe, and non-judgmental space for clients to explore with curiosity their feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and how they serve them and where they would like to bring in change.

What many of my clients share is a search to connect with a deeper understanding of themselves both as humans and, for some, as spiritual beings. Among them are international Angelenos and transplants, numerous creatives, healers, artists, writers and non-conventional people longing to heal, find new meaning, and re-connect with their inner wisdom and joy. I provide therapy in English, Spanish, and German.

You have taken the first and most important step. Sometimes our lives change drastically or we forget the meaning of it, leaving us lonely, scared and helpless. Have you experienced difficulty in your relationship? Are you becoming increasingly overwhelmed? Are you feeling imbalanced? I'm here to help you re-define and explore who you are and want to be. We create meaning and make sense of why and how certain patterns have and are occurring in your life and how to change them. I provide a positive and encouraging environment and believe that you have the power to change and grow.

Dr. Valero was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, attended UCLA, Univ. of Nevada, Reno, and the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco to earn her doctorate. In addition to the specialties listed below, Dr. Valero has specialized study in depth psychology, psychodynamic therapy, Focusing, Existentialist psychotherapy, child psychology, dream interpretation, and integration of spirituality and psychotherapy.

You may be afraid that your pain, loneliness, or turmoil will never end. I can help relieve troublesome problems such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and relationships with chronic conflict or painful distance. You may have tried therapy in the past, hoping that your life would improve. Maybe it helped, but eventually, you found yourself right back where you were feeling even more despair. If you’re stuck and discouraged, I want you to know that there is a way out. You might doubt that you can have a more peaceful and fulfilling life. However, the deep healing system I offer is highly effective. All you have to do is give it a try.

I believe in the infinite power of therapeutic connection - a unique relationship which has magical power to create space where change and transformation can happen. My approach can be best described as a blend of client-centered philosophy (emphasizing unconditional positive regard and acceptance), cognitive-behavioral techniques, and acceptance and mindfulness strategies. My practice offers you a welcoming, caring, and safe place for exploration, discovery, healing, and self-realization.I am an EMDR and Brainspotting therapist. Currently, I am offering phone and video sessions to my clients.