Bisexual Therapists in Seal Beach, CA

You’ve spent years trying to make life make sense and to find where you fit in the world always feeling like an outsider, different from your family, or that you don’t belong. You bounce around from one hobby, friend group, or idea to another. Perhaps, your identity feels like it’s been chosen for you, and you’re ready to break free from expectations. Maybe you were praised your whole life for being a team player or high achiever in school or work, but the cost of that very thing has you full of stress and anxiety at home with partners, loved ones, and friends—seeking out external validation for shit you don’t really care about.

Welcome! I'm glad you're here. I would be honored to work alongside you as you seek healing around things like life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and grief.

Do you regularly find yourself asking why you do things a certain way? Have you felt overwhelmed when big life changes happen, and then burned out afterwards? Are there times where you feel like you are living on "Survival Mode"? Life can feel very difficult and confusing when you don't have the tools that can help you through challenges life can throw your way. Together, we can build and strengthen the skills to empower yourself and navigate life's challenges with courage. You deserve a therapy space that is built around you and your goals - that is what I aim to do!

You’ve been putting everything into your job and relationships since you can remember and you are TIRED. Tired of saying yes when you already have too much on your plate, tired of the exhausting task of managing other people’s lives, and just plain tired of not having enough room for YOU in your life. It’s been so long since you prioritized your own needs that you aren’t even sure what having time for yourself would look like or how to get it. Part of you is terrified that people won't like you if you start saying no to their requests and part of you even feels guilty delegating some of these tasks.

9% of birth experiences end in trauma, yet, it’s difficult to find a provider who specializes in helping birth parents and their families through their traumatic experiences. If you’ve experienced fertility struggles, miscarriage(s), a difficult pregnancy, an adverse birth experience, birth trauma, a NICU stay, stillbirth, infant loss, or you have a medically fragile child or just need support navigating parenthood—I am here to help. I am passionate about holistic, evidence-based trauma treatments and somatic therapy to help you on your unique healing journey.

We all have our own unique stories. However, we all share the human experience of facing challenges, difficulties, even trauma, in our lives. It is normal to feel fear, worry, sadness, or grief. But when overwhelming emotions or maladaptive behaviors interfere with our functioning, relationships and general well-being, seeking professional help can be the most significant step toward transforming your life. If you are struggling, know that you are not alone nor must you do so on your own. There is no shame in prioritizing mental health. It takes strength and courage to make this investment and commitment to yourself.

Maybe you have all your basic needs met, but still find yourself with this sense of emptiness, loneliness, anxiety, and find yourself asking "what’s wrong with me?!” It feels so much easier offering compassion to other people than to yourself. Relationships are hard and you just can't seem to figure out how to feel fulfilled in them. I primarily work with adults and adolescents who are wanting to change that - to learn what to do with those difficult emotions, to feel more fulfilled and loved in relationships, to have more compassion for themselves, and who are ready to learn and try new skills.

Do you struggle to open up with others? To feel emotions deeply? To understand others? I welcome you into a space to bravely uncover and acknowledge your hardest moments in life, to be curious, to re-process those times, and to find freedom and empowerment in redefining yourself, your life and your future.

Being human is hard. Sometimes, it can feel like we’re running in circles or sleepwalking through life on auto-pilot with racing thoughts that clutter the mind and paralyze the spirit. Overwhelmed by the weight of emptiness in the heart, but possibly already skipping or spiraling ahead to the next step to carry on with the performance of this existence because “everything is fine.” The show must go on, right? There may be limitations and even detrimental consequences to filling the void with excessive distractions. How did too much become never enough?

I have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, gender, compulsive sexual and partner betrayal trauma challenges. As a Carnes and Minwalla trained, partner sensitive therapist, I can help those seeking healing from trauma and abuse. My interest is to help clients going through change, life transitions, and adjustment phases in life that we experience as we age, grow and evolve in our perceptions of ourselves, our gender and sexuality and relationships. I am able to provide knowledgeable and compassionate support to the LGBTQ+, kink and alternative lifestyle communities.

On the surface, things look to others like they’re going well enough. Beneath the carefully created facade, you’ve been feeling anxious and insecure for a long time. The worst-case scenarios keep you up at night, insecurities keep you from truly getting close to others, and you often wonder who you are outside of the anxious chatter of your mind. You know that you want to feel centered and calm, but you often wonder what that even means anymore or if it’s possible for someone like you. Life keeps moving forward, and you know you’re going to be left feeling empty, lost, and broken if something doesn’t change.

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or down? Life can be a rollercoaster, and it's tough when it starts affecting your relationships, work, school, or friendships. Maybe you're finding it hard to concentrate, or your anxiety is holding you back from reaching your goals. You might be struggling to connect with others or facing challenges in your personal and professional life. Together we will focus on your specific goals, whether it's building better relationships, finding confidence in your abilities, or finding balance and fulfillment in your daily life. You deserve to thrive, and I'm here to help you get there.

Hello! I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, such as OCD, Major Depression, Social Anxiety, and Panic. Life stressors and mental health concerns can be tough, but you don't have to go at it alone. I offer a nonjudgmental, collaborative, solution-focused environment to help you overcome obstacles, decrease emotional distress, and improve your life. Expect to feel heard, gain insight, and learn the skills you need to thrive. Feel welcome to reach out and explore if working with me feels like a good fit. I accept Lyra insurance only.

Hello and welcome. Life at times can create challenges that hinder our ability to live the life we would like. Do you find yourself feeling alone? Are you stuck and dealing with depression, past decisions or experiences, relationship issues or other issues that make you feel overwhelmed or impact your mental and emotional well-being? I am here and happy to help. I can provide an atmosphere that is free from judgment, support, and a safe place for us to work together.

You have taken the first step by reaching out which takes courage. Therapy is an opportunity to make yourself or your relationship a priority. This has been an exceptionally difficult couple of years. COVID has put pressure on us and on our relationships in ways no one could have imagined. My specialty is relationships, communication and trauma. Sometimes we find ourselves reacting in ways that even surprise us. You may find yourself asking, why is my reaction so strong? I feel terrible about how I handled things, again. This is not what I want for myself or the relationships that are important to me.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and stuck? Everyday life is hard to manage? You know something has to change but you're not sure where to begin? Have you experienced trauma or painful moments that seem hard to control and let go? At this point you've probably noticed challenges in your relationships and work or school. It may be hard to see but there is a life in which you wake up feeling good and excited about what you can do compared to dreading what you have to do. Working through these challenging times can be the key to creating the life you want. I'm here to help you find calm, focus, and control in your life again.

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and hold a PhD in Somatic Psychology (body psychology). This unique combination of credentials facilitates a focus on clients' cognitive process as well as mind-body health. I work with a diverse client base including women, men, couples and gender-diverse individuals on relationship and sexuality issues. My treatment specialties include: recovery of sexual health after sexual trauma, sexless marriages/relationships, compulsive sexuality (often called "addiction") and non-traditional sexual expression including fetishes and redefining monogamy.

My clients are often those who want to understand their ADHD or autism better, who have been dehumanized by treatment professionals in the past, who are frustrated by vague therapy answers, who fear they are "too much" or "too different". Overall, those who want to find the beauty in the darkness rather than denying the darkness, and who want to sit crooked and talk straight. I have particular passion for serving those with complex body relationships due to trauma, gender dysphoria, body image disturbance, disability, and systemic oppression.

I am a Licensed Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist that provides psychological, cognitive, and neuropsychological testing for children and adults. I conduct testing and evaluations for Psychological Disorders, Autism, Personality Disorders, ADHD, Fitness for Duty, Marital Concerns, and Learning Disorders. Testing involves a combination of state-of-the-art neuropsychological assessment instruments, psychological tests, and a thorough clinical interview. I place your unique experiences and story at the center of the evaluation in order to provide specific feedback and guidance at the conclusion of the evaluation.