Therapists in Seal Beach, CA
Nathalie Maggio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Seal Beach, CA 90740
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.
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.
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Dr. Alexia Kutzner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803
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.
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.
Julia Sáenz
Psychologist, PsyD, KAP
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90815
Hey there! Congratulations on taking the first step to finding a therapist. It tends to be the hardest - acknowledging that things aren't going so well requires honesty, self-awareness, and humility. Or an "admittance of failure" as some might describe it. At least that's what it feels like. I assure you that you didn't fail and you're not a failure, no matter how strong those feelings might be. It's the system that's flawed; it drowns us in unrealistic expectations and superficial comparisons, causing us to feel overwhelmed, irritable, disconnected, lonely, and unfulfilled.
Hey there! Congratulations on taking the first step to finding a therapist. It tends to be the hardest - acknowledging that things aren't going so well requires honesty, self-awareness, and humility. Or an "admittance of failure" as some might describe it. At least that's what it feels like. I assure you that you didn't fail and you're not a failure, no matter how strong those feelings might be. It's the system that's flawed; it drowns us in unrealistic expectations and superficial comparisons, causing us to feel overwhelmed, irritable, disconnected, lonely, and unfulfilled.
Online Therapists
Harry Dixon
Counselor, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are struggling to find a therapist who understands the intersection of race/ethnicity, culture, and sexuality and gender and your mental health? I am an experienced counselor who specializes in understanding and helping you. I identify as a gay, poly, Korean American counselor (he/him). With my help you can better understand yourself and find healing through my effective use of my cultural awareness, cognitive, and self-compassion based therapies.
Are struggling to find a therapist who understands the intersection of race/ethnicity, culture, and sexuality and gender and your mental health? I am an experienced counselor who specializes in understanding and helping you. I identify as a gay, poly, Korean American counselor (he/him). With my help you can better understand yourself and find healing through my effective use of my cultural awareness, cognitive, and self-compassion based therapies.
Ilana Grines
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91316
Hello, I am Ilana! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California (LMFT #116296). I work with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds. I have experience in a multitude of settings, including schools, private practice, and community mental health. My therapeutic approach incorporates CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. I believe that therapy is collaborative and encourage my clients to grow in a safe, therapeutic environment.
Hello, I am Ilana! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California (LMFT #116296). I work with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds. I have experience in a multitude of settings, including schools, private practice, and community mental health. My therapeutic approach incorporates CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. I believe that therapy is collaborative and encourage my clients to grow in a safe, therapeutic environment.
Dr. Gerrian Wuts
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91105
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.
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.
Iren Fellegvari
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
As a life coach I help you to reach your full potential in your business or in your personal life. Biofeedback helps to decrease stress. As a psychologist working with individuals and families I use talk therapy: CBT, DBT, Solution Focused brief therapy or EMDR and ETT, EFT based on the person's choice and comfort level. During my 15 years of praxis I have helped people with anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression, codependency, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, eating disorder and addictions. Lots of couples regained their love for each other. Teenagers and their parents learnt to solve their problems.
As a life coach I help you to reach your full potential in your business or in your personal life. Biofeedback helps to decrease stress. As a psychologist working with individuals and families I use talk therapy: CBT, DBT, Solution Focused brief therapy or EMDR and ETT, EFT based on the person's choice and comfort level. During my 15 years of praxis I have helped people with anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression, codependency, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, eating disorder and addictions. Lots of couples regained their love for each other. Teenagers and their parents learnt to solve their problems.
Dr. Crawford and Associates Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91764
Hello and welcome to my page. We offer individual therapy for a variety of issues (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) and assessment testing (Tue, Wed, Thur, Sat) for clients ages 3 and up, which includes psychological, neuropsychological, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, learning disability, mood, career, neurocognitive (after TBI/consussion, stroke, etc.) assessments. As an FYI, actual assessment testing is always done in-person, while intakes and individual/couple therapy can can be completed in person, via telephone or Telehealth. UPDATE - I have resigned from Anthem, Molina and Blue Shield/Magellan insurances. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Hello and welcome to my page. We offer individual therapy for a variety of issues (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) and assessment testing (Tue, Wed, Thur, Sat) for clients ages 3 and up, which includes psychological, neuropsychological, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, learning disability, mood, career, neurocognitive (after TBI/consussion, stroke, etc.) assessments. As an FYI, actual assessment testing is always done in-person, while intakes and individual/couple therapy can can be completed in person, via telephone or Telehealth. UPDATE - I have resigned from Anthem, Molina and Blue Shield/Magellan insurances. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Xtine Milrod
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, AASECT, CST, WPATH
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90048
I also work with transgender issues and sex work/sex industry issues, both on behalf of clients and sex workers.
I work with individuals or couples of any gender or orientation who seek help for sexual relationship issues. These issues are not limited to, but include arousal and orgasm, sexual desire, compulsive sexual behavior, masturbation issues, premature or delayed ejaculation, pain during sexual activity and psychological issues around monogamy, infidelity, boredom and wanting a change in one's sexual repertoire. The goal is often increased eroticism, heightened intimacy, and decreased anxiety during sex. My aim is for you to overcome the problems that result from negative feelings and behaviors and to achieve your full sexual potential.
I also work with transgender issues and sex work/sex industry issues, both on behalf of clients and sex workers.
I work with individuals or couples of any gender or orientation who seek help for sexual relationship issues. These issues are not limited to, but include arousal and orgasm, sexual desire, compulsive sexual behavior, masturbation issues, premature or delayed ejaculation, pain during sexual activity and psychological issues around monogamy, infidelity, boredom and wanting a change in one's sexual repertoire. The goal is often increased eroticism, heightened intimacy, and decreased anxiety during sex. My aim is for you to overcome the problems that result from negative feelings and behaviors and to achieve your full sexual potential.
Fariba Manesh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who offers well rounded experience in working with individuals, families, and couples, from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds. My goal is to help you free yourself from the effects of past experiences and cultural conditioning, break patterns of thinking that lead to conflictual relationships and strengthen your connection to your own unmet needs, help you with areas such as depression, anxiety, divorce, employment issues, life transitions, relationship issues and family conflicts.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who offers well rounded experience in working with individuals, families, and couples, from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds. My goal is to help you free yourself from the effects of past experiences and cultural conditioning, break patterns of thinking that lead to conflictual relationships and strengthen your connection to your own unmet needs, help you with areas such as depression, anxiety, divorce, employment issues, life transitions, relationship issues and family conflicts.
LA Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, Psyc, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Do you want to feel closer to your partner but don't know how? Or do you wonder if you always date the wrong person? It's easy to believe that you are the only one who is struggling and that everyone else has it figured out. In truth, millions of Americans seek the help of a counselor every year. And yet, I understand that choosing a therapist can feel daunting. That's why I offer a 15-minute free phone consultation. I look forward to meeting you and helping you create the relationship you crave and deserve.
Do you want to feel closer to your partner but don't know how? Or do you wonder if you always date the wrong person? It's easy to believe that you are the only one who is struggling and that everyone else has it figured out. In truth, millions of Americans seek the help of a counselor every year. And yet, I understand that choosing a therapist can feel daunting. That's why I offer a 15-minute free phone consultation. I look forward to meeting you and helping you create the relationship you crave and deserve.
Adonata Pyaga
Counselor, MS, LPCC, CCHT, CPT
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93001 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Claudia Goedde
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92054 (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed, not knowing how to balance your life and inner longings? Maybe you have resorted to coping skills that are no longer working or are even harming you. And maybe you are dreaming of getting your Self back by finding more meaning, purpose, and joy in your life. Sometimes a little outside guidance can shift our perspective and we can learn effective tools to help us thrive again. I love to help with: Anxiety disorders (including emetophobia), relationship solutions, women's issues, pre/postnatal concerns, women's health, peri/menopause, and parenting solutions.
Do you feel overwhelmed, not knowing how to balance your life and inner longings? Maybe you have resorted to coping skills that are no longer working or are even harming you. And maybe you are dreaming of getting your Self back by finding more meaning, purpose, and joy in your life. Sometimes a little outside guidance can shift our perspective and we can learn effective tools to help us thrive again. I love to help with: Anxiety disorders (including emetophobia), relationship solutions, women's issues, pre/postnatal concerns, women's health, peri/menopause, and parenting solutions.
Jens Schmidt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Having been a psychotherapist for more than 25 years, I approach each new therapeutic relationship with the utmost curiosity and fascination about how unique every person is. Humility and profound respect for the individual remain at the center of my work. I believe that being true to ourselves is essential to our well being. To live authentically requires getting to know yourself and creating fulfilling relationships with others who honor that truth.
Having been a psychotherapist for more than 25 years, I approach each new therapeutic relationship with the utmost curiosity and fascination about how unique every person is. Humility and profound respect for the individual remain at the center of my work. I believe that being true to ourselves is essential to our well being. To live authentically requires getting to know yourself and creating fulfilling relationships with others who honor that truth.
Christiane Soehnlein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
When you're depressed, anxious or struggling in a difficult relationship being able to move through the world in an authentic way can feel almost impossible, especially when experiencing fertility and other stress related issues. I offer a safe environment to allow you to express yourself without judgment. I will work with you to understand how you are able to create a healthier, happier, more meaningful life. I have seen how the process of psychotherapy that I employ can help people change their state of being and working towards their best version of themselves as human beings.
When you're depressed, anxious or struggling in a difficult relationship being able to move through the world in an authentic way can feel almost impossible, especially when experiencing fertility and other stress related issues. I offer a safe environment to allow you to express yourself without judgment. I will work with you to understand how you are able to create a healthier, happier, more meaningful life. I have seen how the process of psychotherapy that I employ can help people change their state of being and working towards their best version of themselves as human beings.
Milam Freitag
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Whatever your current struggle, loss, transition or self-limiting behaviors are, I am committed to helping you access your own wisdom and healing potential. I am interactive, supportive, engaged and solution-based, tailoring interventions to your personal needs. Goals can include helping you: Find personal freedom, hope, and self-compassion that are the calling beneath fear/anxiety; Become happier and stronger as you navigate through loss and change related to career, relationships, aging, etc; Find balance in your life and what really brings you passion and joy; Relinquish problematic behaviors and beliefs and find a more workable and heartfelt connection to yourself and others.
Whatever your current struggle, loss, transition or self-limiting behaviors are, I am committed to helping you access your own wisdom and healing potential. I am interactive, supportive, engaged and solution-based, tailoring interventions to your personal needs. Goals can include helping you: Find personal freedom, hope, and self-compassion that are the calling beneath fear/anxiety; Become happier and stronger as you navigate through loss and change related to career, relationships, aging, etc; Find balance in your life and what really brings you passion and joy; Relinquish problematic behaviors and beliefs and find a more workable and heartfelt connection to yourself and others.
Dr Markus Rogan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Dr Markus Rogan is a recipient of the United Nations Medal of Honor.
Dr Markus Rogan is a recipient of the United Nations Medal of Honor.
Ted Coleman
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, MS, LPCC, FACHA
Verified Verified
Upland, CA 91786
, stages of life, LGBTQ+, or other identity concerns.
A Greek philosopher told us the only thing constant is change; it seems life is full of changes and challenges. When we're confident and strong, we usually adapt fairly well to stresses and struggles. It's different, though, when unpleasant emotions or complex issues seem to drain practically all the energy we can muster just to get through the day. Feeling overly confused or frustrated, maybe even lost or helpless, might mean it's time to reach out for help to identify, work through, and manage whatever is getting in the way of our happiness and peace of mind. I might be just the person who can do that for you.
, stages of life, LGBTQ+, or other identity concerns.
A Greek philosopher told us the only thing constant is change; it seems life is full of changes and challenges. When we're confident and strong, we usually adapt fairly well to stresses and struggles. It's different, though, when unpleasant emotions or complex issues seem to drain practically all the energy we can muster just to get through the day. Feeling overly confused or frustrated, maybe even lost or helpless, might mean it's time to reach out for help to identify, work through, and manage whatever is getting in the way of our happiness and peace of mind. I might be just the person who can do that for you.
Danielle Nadège Sheridan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Do you feel a gnawing sense of disconnection from yourself, your partner, or from nature? Do you feel broken down, burned out, or trapped in a cycle of self-sabotage? Perhaps you yearn for greater purpose and meaning in your life, yet struggle to find it. I am a depth-oriented and psychodynamic therapist dedicated to helping my clients grow, heal from trauma, and reclaim their innate sense of vitality, creativity, and imagination.
Do you feel a gnawing sense of disconnection from yourself, your partner, or from nature? Do you feel broken down, burned out, or trapped in a cycle of self-sabotage? Perhaps you yearn for greater purpose and meaning in your life, yet struggle to find it. I am a depth-oriented and psychodynamic therapist dedicated to helping my clients grow, heal from trauma, and reclaim their innate sense of vitality, creativity, and imagination.
Vera C. Eck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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.
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.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.