Therapists in Lancaster, CA

I am here to support you in your healing process. LET’S FOCUS ON YOU. I provide a safe space where you can take the time to share your difficulties, hopes and needs. In turn, I will help untangle your thoughts, assist you in discovering more about yourself and guide you in exploring your own solutions. With compassion and understanding, I can help you work through your challenges, support the changes towards your personal growth and celebrate your triumphs.

Selecting a therapist is a very personal choice. Every client’s challenges and needs are unique. It is important that you select a therapist whom you believe is compatible to best assist you in the healing process and facilitate in this therapeutic journey. This will assist you to develop skills and pursue your goals. Clients typically seek therapy to reduce negative symptoms and improve functioning in their life. Therapy is an opportunity to gain new perspective of your challenges.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of California. I earned a Master’s degree in counseling from Loyola Marymount University. My passion for therapy comes from walking alongside others in their moments of difficulty. I believe in helping people develop hope because where there is hope, there is healing. Through my experience as a professional counselor, I have provided therapy to individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children in various counseling settings. My approach to therapy involves a combination of CBT, DBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused treatment modalities.

I am a licensed professional clinical counselor and I have enjoyed working with children, teens, and adults for thirty years. I feel passionate about helping individuals and couples find peace and healing for their lives and relationships. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger or relationship issues I can offer help. As a couple you may feel like you need to learn communication skills or how to reconnect emotionally. Perhaps you are having family problems and need help finding resolution. I have found that counseling provides the tools and resources to help us manage and overcome life's challenges.

Sometimes we just need a little hope that things can get better...I want to help you find that hope! I have worked in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, but I find my work with teens to be particularly rewarding. I strive to ensure that clients feel welcome and safe when working with me. I am also LGBTQ+ affirming.

I believe that all of us have an intrinsic ability to heal and grow regardless of what life has thrown at us. In my experience, healing comes within relationships, and through our work together you will discover (or re-discover) your own strengths and capacities to manage stresses and difficult situations in life. I particularly work well with clients who are in crisis or have found other short-term approaches not sufficient to manage symptoms and underlying patterns.

Life can be very challenging, throwing so many unplanned curve balls at us that sometimes leaves us feeling defeated, unmotivated, and emotionally drained. But what if you could access the keys to happiness? To a healthier mind, body, a happier marriage, and deeper personal satisfaction. Would you grab those keys to unlock the world you have been dreaming about? Or would you say, “No thanks, I’m happy with my job, marriage, and how I feel daily?” But if you say, “No, I need those keys,” I applaud you for being courageous and vulnerable enough to change what isn’t working and learn what will.

Establishing a trusting relationship and working collaboratively with our clients is our primary goal. My name is Samantha Markman and I have hand selected a team of excellent therapists with various specialties. We strive to create a therapeutic space of comfort and support, as we work with you to explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking. We work with a wide range of clients that are dealing with various issues including depression, anxiety, infidelity, postpartum issues, addictive behaviors, LGBT issues, eating disorders, codependency, grief and loss, life transitions, and various types of trauma.

Sometimes in life we face situations that cause us to feel stuck, unsure of what to do, or a desire to seek insight and a better understanding of our true selves. Therapy can offer an opportunity to explore areas in which you may want to become more in touch with your authentic self, make changes or talk about difficult things that you're experiencing.

My name is Judson Washburn, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I work hard to implement a compassionate and practical approach to counseling. With a deep understanding of relational dynamics and a commitment to fostering positive change, I am able to provide a safe space for clients to explore and navigate their personal and interpersonal challenges.