Therapists in Torrance, CA
Adrienne Ramirez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90501
However, I typically work with people on the PTSD spectrum (PTSD, CPTSD, Borderline personality (BPD), and Dissociative disorders).
Hello! I am Adrienne Ramirez, MS, LMFT. My clinical focus is trauma-informed dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Me and my work are a safe space for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and any marginalized community. Everything I do is trauma-informed which means that I focus on behaviors, beliefs, and thoughts as a response to trauma, not "bad behavior" on your part. My approach is pretty eclectic as needed; however, I mainly use dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
However, I typically work with people on the PTSD spectrum (PTSD, CPTSD, Borderline personality (BPD), and Dissociative disorders).
Hello! I am Adrienne Ramirez, MS, LMFT. My clinical focus is trauma-informed dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Me and my work are a safe space for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and any marginalized community. Everything I do is trauma-informed which means that I focus on behaviors, beliefs, and thoughts as a response to trauma, not "bad behavior" on your part. My approach is pretty eclectic as needed; however, I mainly use dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Tina Schab
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90501
Hello, I am Tina Schab, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 22 years of experience helping individuals struggling with mental health and addiction problems. I have valuable experience with DBT skills training to treat individuals struggling with borderline personality disorder. My approach to therapy is client centered and focused on client self-efficacy. I also tend to focus on client strengths, values, and self-compassion.
Hello, I am Tina Schab, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 22 years of experience helping individuals struggling with mental health and addiction problems. I have valuable experience with DBT skills training to treat individuals struggling with borderline personality disorder. My approach to therapy is client centered and focused on client self-efficacy. I also tend to focus on client strengths, values, and self-compassion.
Karin Brewster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90503
Hi, I am Karin Brewster, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing services across Los Angeles with over 7 years of experience. I have worked with adolescents and adults with a wide arrange of challenges including depression, anxiety, difficulty managing emotions, interpersonal issues, impulsive behaviors and rapid mood changes. I also have assisted many people in coping with trauma and grief/loss. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Seeking Safety and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), however, I aim to tailor every individuals treatment plan according to their specific needs.
Hi, I am Karin Brewster, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing services across Los Angeles with over 7 years of experience. I have worked with adolescents and adults with a wide arrange of challenges including depression, anxiety, difficulty managing emotions, interpersonal issues, impulsive behaviors and rapid mood changes. I also have assisted many people in coping with trauma and grief/loss. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Seeking Safety and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), however, I aim to tailor every individuals treatment plan according to their specific needs.
Shannon McHenry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90505 (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples, and families to help gain insight into what is happening in order to move forward and achieve a more fulfilling and productive life. My goal is to help you understand yourself more and assist you with living a more free and conscious life. I use attachment theory to assist people in understanding how their past impacts their present. I specialize in treating addiction, trauma, codependency, relationship issues, and axis II disorders using a holistic trauma informed approach and dialectical behavioral techniques.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to help gain insight into what is happening in order to move forward and achieve a more fulfilling and productive life. My goal is to help you understand yourself more and assist you with living a more free and conscious life. I use attachment theory to assist people in understanding how their past impacts their present. I specialize in treating addiction, trauma, codependency, relationship issues, and axis II disorders using a holistic trauma informed approach and dialectical behavioral techniques.
Dr. Risa Takeuchi
Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90501
Seeking psychotherapy can be intimidating as you are taking a courageous step. Depending on your needs, expectations, and values, my therapeutic approach is integrative. I look forward to supporting your process of healing, finding solutions, making positive changes, and creating a life you hope for. I work with individuals with a wide range of issues including stress management, depression, anxiety, trauma, family/relationship issues, addiction, identity development, acculturation, grief, and life transitions, among others. I also provide psychotherapy in Japanese.
Seeking psychotherapy can be intimidating as you are taking a courageous step. Depending on your needs, expectations, and values, my therapeutic approach is integrative. I look forward to supporting your process of healing, finding solutions, making positive changes, and creating a life you hope for. I work with individuals with a wide range of issues including stress management, depression, anxiety, trauma, family/relationship issues, addiction, identity development, acculturation, grief, and life transitions, among others. I also provide psychotherapy in Japanese.
Derek Scott Hoxby
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CADC-II, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90505
I have a specialization working with couples, families and individuals; as well as substance abuse/chemical dependency and addiction treatment (porn, sex & gambling). In many cases the depressed and anxious client is self medicating in some way to alter underlying feelings of depression, anxiety and intimacy/attachment issues. I use Somatic Experiencing, a very effective treatment for trauma/PTSD symptoms, helping the body and mind regulate itself. Clients in relationships with loved ones addicted or abusing substances can benefit from therapy to learn how to take care of themselves so as to limit the toxicity of the proximity
I have a specialization working with couples, families and individuals; as well as substance abuse/chemical dependency and addiction treatment (porn, sex & gambling). In many cases the depressed and anxious client is self medicating in some way to alter underlying feelings of depression, anxiety and intimacy/attachment issues. I use Somatic Experiencing, a very effective treatment for trauma/PTSD symptoms, helping the body and mind regulate itself. Clients in relationships with loved ones addicted or abusing substances can benefit from therapy to learn how to take care of themselves so as to limit the toxicity of the proximity
Kimberly Barr
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
Supervised by Dr. Crystal Quarry, PsyD PSY29982 at Q Psychology Group. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who seeks to build trust and respect with my clients as we work together to achieve positive change. I have a background in psychodynamic and attachment-based therapies which I use to help clients gain insight into their past, understand how it is impacting their present, and empower them to pave their future path. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of change and bring authenticity, compassion, humor, curiosity, and acceptance into the therapy room.
Supervised by Dr. Crystal Quarry, PsyD PSY29982 at Q Psychology Group. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who seeks to build trust and respect with my clients as we work together to achieve positive change. I have a background in psychodynamic and attachment-based therapies which I use to help clients gain insight into their past, understand how it is impacting their present, and empower them to pave their future path. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of change and bring authenticity, compassion, humor, curiosity, and acceptance into the therapy room.
Tiffany Drake
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
My name is Tiffany Drake, I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is to create a warm and inviting environment. My theoretical approach is CBT, Client-Centered, and Solution-Focused. My theoretical approach is CBT, Solution-Focused and Client-Centered. I work with Clients who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, LGBTQ+, Parenting, Domestic Violence, Post- Partum. I create a safe and warm space for my clients and allow them to freely speak with no judgment.
My name is Tiffany Drake, I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is to create a warm and inviting environment. My theoretical approach is CBT, Client-Centered, and Solution-Focused. My theoretical approach is CBT, Solution-Focused and Client-Centered. I work with Clients who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, LGBTQ+, Parenting, Domestic Violence, Post- Partum. I create a safe and warm space for my clients and allow them to freely speak with no judgment.
Niparpon Vonghong Johansen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90503 (Online Only)
Please email me. DON'T CALL. I am a trauma-focused, EMDR-certified, clinical registered Art Therapist, and Marriage and Family Therapist. My offering is for those who wish to understand how one’s mind develops and how the body reacts to certain people or situations. The past has shaped our personality and habits, causing difficulty in living life at this moment. We will explore past experiences in order to identify the root(s) of the presenting symptoms so that we can be free to have choices and wisdom to take action for a healthier future.
Please email me. DON'T CALL. I am a trauma-focused, EMDR-certified, clinical registered Art Therapist, and Marriage and Family Therapist. My offering is for those who wish to understand how one’s mind develops and how the body reacts to certain people or situations. The past has shaped our personality and habits, causing difficulty in living life at this moment. We will explore past experiences in order to identify the root(s) of the presenting symptoms so that we can be free to have choices and wisdom to take action for a healthier future.
Ayuja Dixit
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
Hello, my name is Ayuja (ah- you- Jha). I am a an Associate with The Effective Therapy Group. If you are reading this, you have already taken the first step in finding ways to better support your mental health. We can become weighed down by anxiety, depression, racing thoughts and fears. If that wasn’t bad enough, the feelings of guilt which can cause us to lose our parts of identity, motivation and meaning. In working with clients my intention is to help you move from fear to fulfillment.
Hello, my name is Ayuja (ah- you- Jha). I am a an Associate with The Effective Therapy Group. If you are reading this, you have already taken the first step in finding ways to better support your mental health. We can become weighed down by anxiety, depression, racing thoughts and fears. If that wasn’t bad enough, the feelings of guilt which can cause us to lose our parts of identity, motivation and meaning. In working with clients my intention is to help you move from fear to fulfillment.
Victoria Terrill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90501
I am so honored to have the opportunity to assist motivated individuals in their personal journeys to increased life satisfaction. Throughout my career, I have guided youth and adults in identifying problems and stressors they are impacted by and have helped them find relief. I believe it is important to start by developing a therapeutic relationship so that you are comfortable sharing your thoughts, feelings, and vulnerabilities.
I am so honored to have the opportunity to assist motivated individuals in their personal journeys to increased life satisfaction. Throughout my career, I have guided youth and adults in identifying problems and stressors they are impacted by and have helped them find relief. I believe it is important to start by developing a therapeutic relationship so that you are comfortable sharing your thoughts, feelings, and vulnerabilities.
Rickey A Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90501
Waitlist for new clients
I have been in practice as a psychotherapist for over 7 years. My Master’s in Social Work focused on Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality and how our different life experiences shape and influence how we navigate our surroundings. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous Person of Color) & LGBTQIA, and a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, some of my approaches in helping my clients identify their challenges and barriers to their identified problems start from a person-centered approach by discovering who they are and what they need and want in life.
I have been in practice as a psychotherapist for over 7 years. My Master’s in Social Work focused on Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality and how our different life experiences shape and influence how we navigate our surroundings. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous Person of Color) & LGBTQIA, and a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, some of my approaches in helping my clients identify their challenges and barriers to their identified problems start from a person-centered approach by discovering who they are and what they need and want in life.
Brittany Mullan
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90505
We don't have to live a life controlled by our emotional pain, instead we can learn to be in the driver's seat of our own experiences. Learning to be present in our own lives is a lot of what therapy is. Through this we learn about our patterns and feel empowered to do something different. Starting the path of finding a therapist can be so intimidating and vulnerable. It is an act of courage, and making the choice to take control of your story, to be the author instead of the character. I'm so glad you took this step and are here!
We don't have to live a life controlled by our emotional pain, instead we can learn to be in the driver's seat of our own experiences. Learning to be present in our own lives is a lot of what therapy is. Through this we learn about our patterns and feel empowered to do something different. Starting the path of finding a therapist can be so intimidating and vulnerable. It is an act of courage, and making the choice to take control of your story, to be the author instead of the character. I'm so glad you took this step and are here!
Jennifer Marks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505 (Online Only)
Have you ever felt the weight of unresolved pain holding you back from the life you envision? Taking that first step towards healing can seem daunting, yet it's often the crucial leap towards reclaiming our happiness. We may find ourselves entangled in suffering, losing sight of our core values as we attempt to evade discomfort. But here's the truth: confronting our pain, guided with compassion, can lead us to a life grounded in authenticity and purpose.
Have you ever felt the weight of unresolved pain holding you back from the life you envision? Taking that first step towards healing can seem daunting, yet it's often the crucial leap towards reclaiming our happiness. We may find ourselves entangled in suffering, losing sight of our core values as we attempt to evade discomfort. But here's the truth: confronting our pain, guided with compassion, can lead us to a life grounded in authenticity and purpose.
Heidi Bacani
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
Are you a child, adolescent or adult having difficulty functioning at work, school, or in relationships? Sometimes a history of trauma, self defeating and limiting belief systems interfere with our ability to love, work and play. I can help when old ways of adapting to stressors no longer work. Change is necessary at the mind, body and spiritual level for adaptation to occur. We will work together through your transformation. You can learn new ways to tolerate what has been overwhelming and you can develop new, healthier coping skills to help you manage what was formerly intolerable about daily living.
Are you a child, adolescent or adult having difficulty functioning at work, school, or in relationships? Sometimes a history of trauma, self defeating and limiting belief systems interfere with our ability to love, work and play. I can help when old ways of adapting to stressors no longer work. Change is necessary at the mind, body and spiritual level for adaptation to occur. We will work together through your transformation. You can learn new ways to tolerate what has been overwhelming and you can develop new, healthier coping skills to help you manage what was formerly intolerable about daily living.
Pacific Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
Currently accepting new clients for appointments next week! Pacific Pain & Wellness Group treats mental health and pain conditions using a variety of effective treatments including medications, psychotherapy, telemedicine, ketamine infusions, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Our mission is to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you on a path towards better living and emotional relief. Through diagnostic evaluations, we construct a treatment plan aligned with meeting your current goals towards resiliency and healing.
Currently accepting new clients for appointments next week! Pacific Pain & Wellness Group treats mental health and pain conditions using a variety of effective treatments including medications, psychotherapy, telemedicine, ketamine infusions, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Our mission is to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you on a path towards better living and emotional relief. Through diagnostic evaluations, we construct a treatment plan aligned with meeting your current goals towards resiliency and healing.
Brenda Cabrera - Hablo Español
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90503
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or other difficult life events? Do you feel hopeless, unseen, and disconnected from yourself? Have you noticed that things that used to be easy for you have become more challenging? In these times, it's common for people to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure about how to manage their relationships and lives. It's easy to put our own needs aside and forget to take care of ourselves, but this can lead to long-term issues for our mental & physical health. I believe that it shouldn't be so hard to live a better life & I am here to help you make positive changes.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or other difficult life events? Do you feel hopeless, unseen, and disconnected from yourself? Have you noticed that things that used to be easy for you have become more challenging? In these times, it's common for people to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure about how to manage their relationships and lives. It's easy to put our own needs aside and forget to take care of ourselves, but this can lead to long-term issues for our mental & physical health. I believe that it shouldn't be so hard to live a better life & I am here to help you make positive changes.
Julie Doran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90505 (Online Only)
When your present circumstances or experiences overwhelm your ability to cope, it may be time to do something different. If you've been struggling to feel like the parent, professional, or partner that you know you want to be, and you're ready to break the cycles that have been holding you back, let's get to work. I utilize evidence-based practices to help you rewire your brain and get out of your own way. We’ll work as a team to support the growth of your strengths and healthy behaviors, and to clear out anything from your past that no longer serves you.
When your present circumstances or experiences overwhelm your ability to cope, it may be time to do something different. If you've been struggling to feel like the parent, professional, or partner that you know you want to be, and you're ready to break the cycles that have been holding you back, let's get to work. I utilize evidence-based practices to help you rewire your brain and get out of your own way. We’ll work as a team to support the growth of your strengths and healthy behaviors, and to clear out anything from your past that no longer serves you.
Tani Dabirian
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
I am a licensed Psychologist in California since Feb 2011. I graduated from UCLA with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I got my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2005 from CGI. I am bilingual and have over 15 years of experience in several clinical settings, including: college counseling center, private setting, community outpatient rehab center and in prison mental health facility. I believe psychotherapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist. In this therapeutic journey, the patient will gain insight into their current thought process/outlook, that has resulted in their daily pattern of behaviors/decisions.
I am a licensed Psychologist in California since Feb 2011. I graduated from UCLA with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I got my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2005 from CGI. I am bilingual and have over 15 years of experience in several clinical settings, including: college counseling center, private setting, community outpatient rehab center and in prison mental health facility. I believe psychotherapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist. In this therapeutic journey, the patient will gain insight into their current thought process/outlook, that has resulted in their daily pattern of behaviors/decisions.
Sheila Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
I specialize in serving transitional age young adult clients however am very comfortable with teens through mid-life. My clients struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, intense relationships, codependency and substance use. I am certified in EMDR therapy and have completed Level 3 of Gottman Method couple's therapy. My passion is to assist people discover their core selves while maintaining acceptance, intimacy, and connection in relationships.
I specialize in serving transitional age young adult clients however am very comfortable with teens through mid-life. My clients struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, intense relationships, codependency and substance use. I am certified in EMDR therapy and have completed Level 3 of Gottman Method couple's therapy. My passion is to assist people discover their core selves while maintaining acceptance, intimacy, and connection in relationships.
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Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists
What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.
What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?
Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.
What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?
DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.
What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?
The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.