Therapists in Long Beach, CA

Ik ben een erkend therapeut (LCSW) met veel jaren klinisch ervaring. Mijn patienten merken vaak op dat ik heel makkelijk om mee te spreken ben, en dat ik zonder oordel naar hun luister. Het meerendeel van mijn werk is met kinderen, tieners en volwassenen.

IK ben een trauma therapist.

Hi and welcome to ToBeYou Psychotherapy Practice. My name is Maria "Maaike" Lurinks Garcia, LCSW (69543). If you are looking for a therapist to assist in navigating life's challenges. Congratulations for taking the first step! I am passionate working with teens and adults, who are struggling with Mental Health issues, are looking for personal growth, or are you trying figure out some of life's challenges. At ToBeYou Psychotherapy Practice I am dedicated to help you find the best version of yourself, using integrative and evidence-based treatment methods. It is my goal to help you find your personal strengths and build on them.

Working with adults of all generations, my aim is to connect with the reality of emotional pain and suffering that often accompanies our journey towards consciousness. I belief that one of the most important keys to a successful outcome of the therapeutic process is the compatibility between the two people involved, especially since the depths of psychological work can be painful, and a positive experience is very much dependent on the dynamic of this highly personal exchange. I am able to use various therapeutic modalities, with the added specialties of dream analysis and art therapy.

As a clinical psychologist, I help young adults with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-esteem, spirituality, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is integrative and collaborative, using cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, expressive arts, mindfulness, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

I have been actively helping people navigate the ups and downs of life for over 25 years. Together, we will address real time concerns and hopes while introducing new coping tools, integrating past strengths and overcoming past hurdles. In this work we can learn from our interpersonal relationships, creative careers, family history, sexuality, past traumas, financial life, unwanted behaviors/addictions and see how our emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical health intersect. Throughout I create a safe, supportive environment used to discover, nurture and empower new insights, options, and solutions.

Experience the compassionate care and expertise of Dr. Greg Buttner, a leading therapist specializing in integrative psychotherapy. Allow him to guide you through the healing process, addressing trauma, family system issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders. With his support, you can find the strength to overcome challenges and live a fulfilling and connected life.

Are you sad, worried, stressed or anxious? Have you experienced trauma? Are you overwhelmed as a partner, parent or caregiver? Don’t keep trying to do it alone. We’ll explore where grief and loss, parenting, or the challenges life has thrown you might be showing up in how you’re feeling. Maybe you’ve moved from a different state or country and are trying to cope with the Southern California way of life. I understand that adjustment, and how hard it can be to adapt to new expectations and getting comfortable with a different language because I’ve done it myself.

Does your sexuality feel out of control? Are you struggling to control compulsive sexual behaviors? We can help. Oasis Counseling has five Certified Sexual Addiction Therapists (CSAT) who can help you break free of these painful behaviors. Additionally, we specialize in betrayal trauma, couples therapy, trauma therapy using EMDR, anxiety disorders and depression. We perform both and individual, family and group therapy. Our staff works with clients of all ages and are there to help you. Reach out today to our intake coordinator to find the which therapist is the right fit for you.

Are you feeling stressed, unmotivated, overwhelmed, or alone? Is your relationship missing the spark it once had? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we can start changing this today.My practice experience includes working with individuals, couples and families, who struggle with marital, self-esteem issues, addiction, trauma/PTSD, depression, anger, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, OCD, anxiety, and eating disorders. In therapy, we will identify the source of these issues, practice alternative coping skills, and learn how to live a healthy and fulfilling life.

Therapy is learning to use yourself as source for truth. It is my honor to be able to support and guide my clients through this process. I hold the perception that we are all creative beings who are artists of our own lives. I believe that every individual has a unique blueprint and a unique way of living. When we paint with the colors that ignite our truest essence, we become tuned and we attract what is in alignment with us. Yet to do so, we must know and understand ourselves. It is in this impactful space where we can find tremendous healing, growth and elevation.

Do you feel overwhelmed and hopeless? Do you want to acquire skills and gain insights that will move you forward to a healthier and brighter future? In a compassionate and supportive environment, I will assist you in evaluating core beliefs, feelings, and behavior. Together we will develop effective and efficient solutions to problems you are facing. I work with my clients to alleviate their symptoms as well as find the root of the issue. Think of this as not only putting on a Band-Aid but also healing the wound! I am a certified clinical trauma therapist as well as a clinical certified PTSD and Complex-PTSD therapist.

I use an eclectic approach from evidence-based techniques to support you compassionately and authentically. I support individuals to engage with life from a more centered, integrated, and fulfilled place. It can be uncomfortable, confusing, and overwhelming to look at many complex parts of ourselves alone. Unexamined, these parts can show up in our lives in different forms such as addictions, anxiety, depression, lack of self-esteem, codependency, stress, and dissatisfaction.

BOOK AN ONLINE SESSION TODAY! - Do LOVE and HAPPINESS elude you? Are you FEELING DOWN and blue or ON EDGE and irritable? Did something harmful, hurtful, or devastating happen long ago that still haunts and negatively influences you today? If you have the need to talk to someone in a safe, secure, confidential environment, I can help. Childhood experiences, traumatic events, and family issues often stay with us throughout our lives. These can affect our moods and views of the world and may show up as anxiety, depression and even PTSD symptoms – sleepless nights, constant worrying, and a sense of emptiness are not uncommon.

Do you want solace? Serenity and solutions? I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been practicing for 11 years. I am a Certified Life Coach a Hypnotherapist. That means I can help you to cope with life stressors, help you realize core issues and heal you from the inside out. I also have certifications in EMDR trauma counseling and am Gottman certified couple's therapist. I specialize in high conflict relation ships, attachment issues, addiction problems - substance use, porn and love addiction, emotional regulation, trauma, life transitions and PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction and Bipolar Disorder.

Clients have described me as collaborative and compassionate within my strength-based multicultural approach to therapy. You may experience a disconnect from yourself and others that leaves you feeling isolated and limited within your options. Difficult life circumstances, including trauma or harsh self-criticism can lead to rejecting parts of yourself and collaboratively we can work on understanding and reclaiming your identity. Together we will build upon your strengths and recover a sense of hope. I’d be honored to accompany you on your journey to healing from various obstacles in your life.

You sat down at your computer to find help, but you’ve been sitting there, immobile. Your body and emotions feel numb, almost paralyzed. Even though you’re stuck, you know it’s time to do something different. You’ve tried finding resilience in the things that used to help…but food, music, even relationships leave you feeling unfulfilled. At work, your inner critic shouts, “You’re a fraud!” Living in Los Angeles takes every ounce of energy you’ve got. And what’s the point if you can’t connect to your own inner strength? Is it even possible to have a genuine and joyful relationship with yourself?

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Los Angeles, California. I strive to create an environment of compassion, authenticity and understanding, inclusive and welcoming to all clients. In working with me, you will identify the thoughts, feelings, behaviors and beliefs that are preventing you from living joyfully. I work with you to help you discover your strengths and capabilities so that you can live a life that is meaningful, rewarding and free from conflict. I believe that therapy must be engaging, non-judgmental, and supportive to facilitate growth.

The purpose of my practice is to provide a safe space, a sanctuary of sorts, where I guide you to discover insights and strengths about yourself within the context of your relationships. Your context might include such things profound adversity, compound losses, grief, caregiving for those with chronic health issues, parenting, life transitions, aging, caring for aging loved ones and navigating these unique family and relational dynamics, all within a range of mental health concerns. There is much to be gained when we are intent on building healthier and stronger relationships with our loved ones, the treasures of our lives.