Therapists in Whittier, CA

I believe that counseling is a challenging but rewarding process that requires patience, honesty, and effort from all parties. My priority is establishing a safe, supportive, and trusting environment that fosters genuineness and unconditional positive regard for my clientele. Accepting that counseling is a collaborative process, if this relationship is not established, success in therapy is difficult to impossible. Believe that every person is unique, shaped not only by personal experiences but also by family and cultural stories and that they possess the strength and courage to improve their lives as desired.

At Center For Behavior Medicine patients receive the benefits of a holistic medical health practice bringing together both Psychiatric and Psychological practitioners into one unified center. At Center For Behavior Medicine we cultivate a well rounded,multi-cultural staff of clinicians, who as a unit offer a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and philosophies for treatment. The result of this diverse collective, is a patient experience that is tailored to a specific level of comfort, treatment, and preference, all leading to a more effective psychological outcome and experience. Please visit website cbehaviormedicine.com

Life can feel uncertain and mixed emotions can make it difficult to know what to do. As your therapist, I want you to leave feeling heard, understood, accepted, and empowered. Sessions are centered around you and your experiences. Using a narrative approach, we work together to create a life narrative that highlights your strengths, history, and how you have worked to thrive. My role is to support you and walk alongside you through this time in life.

I believe every person has the insight to their own wellness journey. Engaging in the psychotherapy process can be an uncomfortable, beautiful awakening resulting in significant benefits to you, including reaching goals, improving interpersonal relationships and resolution of specific concerns and issues impacting your wellbeing.

Shannon Novoa, LMFT. I enjoy helping others uncomplicate the complicated. I believe the client is the best narrator of their story. Therapy should feel comfortable and judgment-free. Typically work with parents and children to assist in understanding different dynamics. I also worked with various adults with different backgrounds ranging from substance abuse to developmental difficulties. I also have experience with ADHD in teens & adults and different neurological diagnoses.

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 14+ years of clinical experience. I am a certified Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPT), Certified Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), and trained in Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I believe my reason in life is to serve, empower, and help people on their journey toward becoming their best selves. I followed my passion for assisting people to thrive by obtaining a BA in Psychology and Social Behavior at UC Irvine and an MSW in 2007 from CSULB.

Hello everyone, I previously offered weekly DBT groups as well as managing and coaching teams of therapists before I began working with PATH. I am glad to give my full attention to your care each session. I can bring any skills that are helpful to your goals and offer you my strong collaboration experience. I believe in supporting your strengths, and I invite you to plan treatment with me, keeping your goals at the center. Finally, I committed to practicing what I preach, living my life mindfully. This helps me remain grateful and accept feedback with humor.

Seeking someone to listen? To aide you in improving yourself, your relationships, or in achieving emotional strength? I am a bilingual (Spanish & English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in helping individuals, families and couples better their communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. I have worked with children and adolescents in improving behavior, emotional regulation and school functioning. I provide a safe, trusting, and confidential place where you can express your thoughts and feelings in a positive healthy manner without fear of being negatively judged. Together we can determine appropriate treatment that meets your needs.

Thoughtful, Loving, and Kind. I strive to provide support to my clients by joining them on their life's journey. I am most interested in what the problem is and finding workable solutions.

Your relationship is falling apart. Your life isn't where you want it to be. You don't like who you see in the mirror. You’re feeling anxious, depressed, lost…maybe angry. Or perhaps confused because no matter what you do, things tend to stay the same. You should have the job, romance, and life you want. You’ve done everything you’re “supposed” to so what happened? Why are you still stuck?

Do you find that your mood dictates your behaviors? Or do you engage in ineffective ways of communicating your wants and needs to others? My clients learn how emotional dysregulation is a common symptom of depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health conditions. It can lead to negative emotions and a downward spiral of negative self thoughts. Utilizing a variety of evidenced-based practices, I will help you change these behavioral patterns and achieve your life worth living goals. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment to including but not limited to DBT, CBT and various trauma protocols.

As a practitioner of the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy , I find that a scientific approach together with empathy can help individuals cope & manage issues that interfere with their lives and is the most effective .Through the teaching & practicing of these therapeutic principles an individual can learn to minimize their weaknesses and maximize their ability to recognize their strengths.The practice of cognitive behavioral therapy emphasizes on the relationship between an individual's thoughts , emotions , & behavioral patterns & how they influence each other and by working together we can formulate a plan that can help anyone live life to the fullest .

I have years of experience working with at-risk youth, homeless adults with a chronic & persistent mental illness, and in the education system with students of all ages. I am passionate about working with preteens, adolescents, young adults, and individuals. I provide a safe & empathetic space, working with individuals who struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief, identity issues, feelings of hopelessness, stress, low self worth, adjustment to life changes, school related challenges, and relationship conflict. I also have first hand experience with those involved in missions work, those that have been adopted, and those who have lost a parent to a fatal disease.

This is the beginning of your journey to discover your truth. I will provide a therapeutic environment that allows you to feel safe and supported throughout the therapeutic process. We will work together and develop the skills needed to thrive to be your very best. With therapy you will learn to gain healthy coping skills and the courage to find your truth. My therapeutic style is collaborative and empathetic. I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or would like a free 15 minute consultation.

I am Heidi Pena, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in helping clients with eating disorders, body image issues, mood disorders, and interpersonal relationships. My approach involves understanding each client as a unique individual, listening to their personal stories, and providing a non-judgmental space for them to open up. I aim to uncover the root causes of their struggles, such as trauma, stress, or distorted self-perception, and work collaboratively with them using techniques that fit. I am honored to be a part of their journey towards growth and healing..

My name is Jemara Garcia and my mission is to guide and support you in your healing process. I am a dedicated bilingual therapist with 12 years of experience in the mental health field in both hospital and community settings. My education and background in Social Work and Integrated Health have helped me to be sensitive to the systemic, environmental, and cultural factors that impact an individual's mental health. I specialize in anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, schizophrenia, and bereavement. I am trained in evidence-based practices such as Interpersonal Psychotherapy and various Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.

Welcome to my profile! I am Yeeng. I have been licensed as a marriage and family therapist (MFT) since 2006. My passion is to provide cross-cultural, multilingual, and integrative therapeutic services. I support individuals and families going through life transitions such as work, relationships, and health. I create a safe and healing space for you to explore, identify, and utilize your internal resources within you and the potential external resources and support system around you to restore yourselves mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Hello! My name is Christine Perry, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe treatment should be as unique as each individual, therefor my approach is very client/person centered and strength based. This gives us the opportunity to utilize your needs to create a space in which you can heal and grow. I have experience working with young children, adolescent, adults, families, and caregivers with a variety of concerns ranging from stage of life to severe impairment of daily life.

I have worked with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and those who self-medicate with alcohol or other substances. I prefer working with individuals over the age of 18. I also have extensive experience working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, mood swings, thought disturbances, substance use, and physical disabilities. Therapy is challenging, and yes, I will push my clients. But I am supportive and encouraging in my approach, and I will only push them because I believe in them, and that they have the capability of achieving their greatest good.