Therapists in 90804

Hello, I'm Sonya Woods. I truly love what I do as I evoke hope, happiness and the belief that each person deserves to be their best selves. I listen and help others to dialogue openly without judgment, gain better understanding, and use coping skills for daily use. Does your visions & dreams match your life? If not, we can work towards helping you to work more in your purpose. I help you restore confidence in facing fear, balancing work/life including changes, turning negative mindsets into positive ones and assisting others to create a fresh start while focusing on your strengths and passions.

Years of private practice have taught me always to listen carefully to what my patient tells me because no two people, couples or families are the same. My experience in helping people with a wide range of problems has indicated that it is essential to tailor my method of psychological intervention to fit the particular problem, taking into consideration the circumstances and the individual characteristics of each person, couple or family. I view the process of psychotherapy of counseling as a cooperative effort between the therapist and patient.

My style is warm, down-to-earth, and creative. I try to do my best to provide a welcoming and safe environment for my patients to express themselves. I have a passion for working with patients who are seeking a meaningful life and see value in deepening their self-awareness. I take an integrative approach to treating patients, recognizing the individual needs of each person.

Hello, I am Julie Pennington (previously Colfax) LMFT. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with people of all ages, levels of development, abilities, and stages of life. My focus is on you, your goals for yourself, and your family in the therapy space. The majority of the clients I see working to recover from trauma and minimize the impact or development of trauma responses (Acute Stress Disorder or PTSD), dealing with depression (bipolar or unipolar), anxiety, neuro-divergent and differently-abled, wanting to improve emotional management skills or work through substance use and addiction challenges.

During the therapy process, my goal is to aid clients in the discovery of their strengths, increase positive coping skills, build support systems, and develop a healthy lifestyle to set the foundation for life's success. My approach helps to identify negative thought patterns, learn and understand where they come from, and work to change them. I create a non-judgmental, warm, empathic environment, aiming to help you feel comfortable talking honestly about your life. Together we can design a plan for mind, body, and spirit to heal your past, create the future you want, and optimize your overall mental fitness.

Dr. Lauren Armstrong is a highly passionate licensed clinical psychologist and Clinical Director with a PsyD from Pepperdine University, and has been working with children and adolescents for the past ten years. She is an expert in working with challenging psychological presentations such as trauma, self harm, mood changes, aggression, and other unsafe or maladaptive coping mechanisms. Dr. Lauren always believes in her patients, even when everyone else has stopped believing in them. She never loses hope, and tirelessly works with patients and their families on improving their relationships, coping skills, and positive change.

Accepting new clients! - - - You have an internal sense of who you are and what you want, but you might not know where to turn for help. Maybe you tried to figure things out on your own, or you confided in unsafe people. Wherever your past led you, I'm here to support you on a new path to exploring your true self.

Whether your child is struggling with Anxiety, ADD/ADHD symptoms, Anger Management, Self-Harm, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive behaviors, Trouble in school, Experienced abuse or neglect, Life transitions such as parent’s divorce, Difficulty adjusting to a new environment, Loss of a loved one, Behavioral problems at school or home, Lack of social skills and interactions, Illegal drug use, Emotional or psychological problems, it is important that you know they don’t have to be alone in this journey.

OFFERING VIRTUAL THERAPY. Do you feel inadequate when you are not in a relationship? Have you found yourself chasing after people who have rejected you and try desperately to change their minds. More than once, have you gotten involved with someone who is unable to commit—hoping they will change? Do you tend to take care of the needs of others before you take care of your own needs? You are not alone, and I can help you. I work with individuals, adults and couples experiencing complex life challenges.

Hey there! My name is Macala ("muh-kae-luh"; pronouns: she/they) and I strive to make therapy accessible and relevant for Black and queer communities of color. As an EMDR trained yoga psychotherapist, I integrate mindfulness and neuroscience to support your mental health. My practice is rooted in considering you as a whole person - mind, body, spirit, culture, and in relationship to community. Together we will collaborate on a goal, learn practical techniques to improve your wellbeing, and progress at your pace towards growth.

Feeling sad, isolated, and anxious? Relief and solutions are within reach. I'll help you get in control of your situation, uncover the causes of your pain, and teach you effective ways to resolve past, present, and future problems. You'll be heard and listened to in a safe, warm environment, while receiving constructive feedback. You'll learn how to create happier relationships with the significant people in your life by addressing past losses and reevaluating expectations. You'll create and realize a vision for your life by setting and implementing goals via baby steps.

I've been working with parents to find solutions to common behavioral problems. I work from an evidenced based, positive parenting approach. I also work with children with difficulties related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, tantrums, defiance, coping skills, & other problematic behavior.

I understand that life sometimes gets the best of us and we may find it difficult to look forward to a new day. My role is to work alongside you as you are the expert of your life— I am simply here to guide and assist you as you push through the barriers that attempt to stand in your way. I help remind you of your strengths and resiliency, and empower you by providing you with life long tools to help you achieve the life you imagined for yourself.

Are You Tired Of The Same Old Arguments Over & Over Again? Do You Feel Sometimes, That No Matter What You Do, It's Never Enough? Do You Feel Sometimes, That No Matter What You Say, It's Wrong? Do You Wonder Where The Fun In Your Relationship Went? Want it Back ? Let Me Help....

Are you struggling in your relationship or wanting a deeper level of connection overall? Talking to someone to help better understand & identify the signals your body is giving you as well as your patterns & defenses, can create positive and lasting change. I also enjoy working with couples - helping partners to understand the underlying dynamics at play in relationships & supporting conscious transformation. I love doing this work, believe it is both beautiful and empowering, and view it as a privilege to work with you. Life is a journey and it can be comforting to know that support is available.

I utilize Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and other evidence-based techniques based on client preferences and goals.

Are you struggling? Have you given up on your dreams? I offer a safe place where we bring compassionate attention to your challenges, and help you uncover a rich source of understanding to light your way forward. Together, we help you discover for yourself your own truths, so you may pick up the tools to aid you with your distress. Your path is unique to you alone. I walk alongside you, and guide within a supportive and empathic environment to help you broaden your way forward toward more satisfying relationships and a more full experience of life.

As a therapist I've learned: "TALKING HELPS"! When you're not feeling your feelings or you're 'alone' with confusing feelings, then hopelessness or depression can set in. I commonly work with victims of emotional abuse and childhood trauma, and as your therapist I will be on this journey of exploration and understanding with you. If you'd like to have an idea of how I work feel free to check out my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/BradShore.

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.