Therapists in Whittier, CA

My clients are ready to feel safe, calm, connected and at peace. They want to discover who they really are. They are on their way to healing and need support working though life experiences that may have been difficult. They are at times overwhelmed with emotion, sad or anxious. Are you feeling sad, grieving, or struggling with adjusting, or nervousness? Are you in a relationship but feel distant, resentful, lonely or hurt? Are you struggling to connect or communicate with your partner? Doing the hard work of talking about these feelings can be difficult but will be completely worth it.

I am deeply committed to helping people create the most fulfilling lives possible, as they move through and beyond challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, work/life balance, grief reactions, as well as relationship and self-esteem issues. When life has thrown you off your path, I work with you to restore your natural capacity for self compassion and healing, and provide unwavering emotional support as you create a thriving life with healthier relationships.

Teresa Blenggio Martinez, LMFT, Somatic trauma-informed approach, I am deeply committed to delivering comprehensive care, establishing a safe environment, and ensuring positive outcomes. Confidential consultations and assessments, ensuring privacy and trust in the therapeutic process. My therapeutic approach is rooted in integrative somatic trauma-informed care. I have a particular interest in supporting individuals impacted by anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, intergenerational trauma, the impact of systemic oppression, coming out related issues, and intimate partner violence/domestic violence.

Having a safe space that is unique to you and your experiences is vital to personal growth and healing. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with that safe space to express yourself as you are, free of judgement. In this space we can work on highlighting those parts of you that at times feel to be dimmed by obligations, expectations, and the overall hurdles of life.

Are you overwhelmed or suffering from panic attack? Do you feel very anxious or have relationship difficulties with others? Are you looking for a therapist who can work with you in a safe place to explore your resources and find effective ways of healing through nurturing experiences? We all feel overwhelmed and don't know what to do sometimes and I believe we all have, within us, the capacity and resources we need to flourish. I am very effective in treating anxiety and panic attack.

Welcome, you are taking the first step in your healing process. You may be experiencing situations that may be overwhelming and may be creating daily life function. You may be noticing patterns that continue to perpetuate thoughts and emotions that can be difficult to understand and manage. In therapy, we can work together in identifying and understanding the “origen” of our patterns and work towards embracing growth, healing, and change. I believe therapy should be a safe space to process your emotions and thoughts without feeling judged and I aim to create a safe and trusting therapeutic space to facilitate growth and healing.

Find the support you need to move past the challenges that hold you back and set goals for the future that will allow you to pursue a fulfilled life. Discover new ways to communicate with those around you and give yourself the opportunity to experience life differently.

You know yourself better than anyone. You know your challenges, your situation, your relationships...of course you do, you're the one living it. You're just trying to find someone that can help you out of this rough patch. And now with these pandemic changes and social challenges, you may be feeling stuck, anxious, stressed out more than usual, and it is really starting to take its toll on you and your relationships. That makes sense. I know it might be hard to see this right now, but there is hope. This fear and discomfort you are feeling could become the push you need to make those new changes you've been thinking about...

I specialize in working with individuals and couples looking for sustainable changes in their lives and relationships. I have training and experience working with couples on problems related to communication, sexual intimacy, parenting and processing passed emotional struggles that influence the current relationship. I am also passionate about working with women's issues such as pregnancy and post-partum depression as well as body image issues, low self-esteem, difficulty setting boundaries, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual problems, adjustment issues, addiction, and many other mental health challenges.

Fulfilling my role as a therapist means a great deal to me, as does building genuine connections with my clients. It is through that genuine connection that I can assist you in navigating through depressive, anxious, traumatic, and stress-related symptoms.

Are you wanting to improve your relationship with yourself, your family, friends, and/or romantic partner? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, unresolved grief, or trauma? Through therapy we can work towards healing, while identifying underlying thoughts and patterns in order to achieve long term progress. Gaining insight about our own internal "blue print" can afford us the ability to make changes that can potentially change the direction of our lives. I take a very eclectic approach, as I utilize interventions from various theoretical approaches, in order to tailor therapy to each particular client.

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.

It is an honor to provide you with guidance in finding solutions to your specific needs. You will receive a plan of treatment that is unique to you and with an approach that will help you meet your goals. My client history includes all ethnicities, individuals, couples, and families who seek to improve relationships, heal from trauma, adjust to a separation, relieve anxiety symptoms, manage anger, bereavement processing, and alleviation of depression symptoms. The goal of therapy is unique to each individual and serves to assist in recognizing problems and taking action to decrease or eliminate potential impacts to you and your relationships.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA providing services in the Whittier, La Habra and Brea area with over 8 years of experience. I use a client-centered approach in addition to cognitive behavioral and family systems approaches to facilitate the healing process. I have worked extensively with children, adolescents, adults and families.

Are you feeling overwhelmed managing stress or anxiety? It is time to regain control and find tranquility. Picture a safe, confidential space where you can freely discuss these challenges. As your therapist, I will offer you that safe space to express yourself authentically and feel more in charge in your life. While current stressors may feel overwhelming, remember, they do not dictate your future. My expertise lies in guiding clients through trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, and more.

My name is Dr. Khanideh. I am a licensed psychologist in California. I look forward to us getting to know each other and developing a working relationship that can be helpful to you in reaching your goals. My psychotherapy practice includes individual counseling. Typically working with anxiety, adjustment problems, career issues, cultural issues, depression, sadness and loneliness, and relationship issues. In my approach, I draw inspiration from multiple theories and perspectives - psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral techniques, brief therapy models, and relational theories.

Perhaps you are feeling sad, anxious, angry, isolated and detached from your loved ones. I believe the therapeutic relationship is considered to be the most important element in facilitating the successful resolution of interpersonal relationships and/or internal conflicts. As a compassionate therapist I will listen without judgment and acknowledge your experiences with authenticity and genuineness. Clients are the expert’s that allows better understanding of their experiences toward healing. Together we can seek solutions and learn how to apply them for self-empowerment to make life better and more fulfilling.

Accepting Clients: De Anda Psychological Services counsels individuals, couples and families, helping them to restore hope, find solutions and transform their lives. Life often presents us with challenges – Injury, illness, loss of relationship, problems with children or family, loss of a job, or an inexplicable inability to function and a sense of feeling powerless. Much of the time with can manage these difficulties; but occasionally these problems become too overwhelming.

Do you find yourself struggling with life transitions such as school, professional development, and marriage? It can be difficult to become your authentic self when you are dealing with life stressors and personal road blocks such as; self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about the work that I do with young adults , and the impact on the larger family system. My theoretical approach stems from Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, and the use of somatic language, art therapy, and mindfulness strategies to strengthen the mind and body connection.