Connect with Attachment-based therapy in Long Beach, CA

My definition of success is rediscovering happiness and shaping hope for a better now. I meet people in their darkest times and meet them where they are in their lives. I work together with building foundations and have insight to new ideas. I want to establish trust, guide, evaluate, and treat people in need.

Drawing on extensive training in psychotherapy and marriage and family therapy, I provide compassionate, insight-oriented treatment for adults of all ages. With more than two decades of clinical experience, I specialize in helping clients navigate relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, depression, parenting, and cross-cultural issues.

Deciding it's time for therapy can be overwhelming, but I'm here to walk you through the process and answer any questions. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, addiction, co-dependency, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I use a client-centered, collaborative approach so therapy is personalized to your unique needs.

I look forward to helping you feel more connected to yourself and understand how situations can affect your daily routines and mood, and how you can take full control of your life again.

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, reaching out for support is a meaningful first step. I am here to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. Together, we'll explore what's bringing you to therapy, build your strengths, and work toward practical lasting change.

Starting therapy can feel daunting. I strive to create a supportive space where we can explore what’s brought you here and work toward greater clarity, growth, and emotional well-being. I strongly believe that therapy is a powerful tool to unlock one’s potential and reduce the stress that can result from life challenges.

I'm a very transparent therapist that will be honest and affirming with my clients. I balance seeing your strengths but also helping to build awareness into cycles that are associated with your struggles. I have received most of my training from a system's perspective and primarily work on restoring positive perspectives and relationships.

I specialize in mood disorders, anxiety, and lifestyle changes. Whether you're looking to improve relationships, reduce stress, or ease distressing symptoms, I'm here to help you be the best version of yourself. I view your struggles as maladaptive solutions that haven't been serving you, and I aim to increase your self-esteem and happiness.

I'm here to help. If you're experiencing anxiety, depression or stress related symptoms, I can provide practical strategies to help reduce symptoms and improve functioning. I work in a collaborative manner to help each individual's goals.

I enjoy working with a variety of ages, with a focus on teens and young adults. My style is warm and supportive. I value client education and skill-building to effect change.

I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong background in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, phase of life issues, men issues, cultural issues and challenges with transition. I have worked with youth to adults ranging from foster youth to adult offenders with severe mental health diagnosis.

I support women in reconnecting with themselves and moving toward the fullest version of who they are through a compassionate, empowering approach. I specialize in anxiety, depression, caregiver burnout, and life transitions. I also support caregivers navigating the emotional challenges of caring for loved ones with dementia.

I approach therapy by looking at how you see yourself in relation to others in the world, meaning your sense of power and feeling of belonging, and connectedness. Many people have feelings of not being good enough, feelings of guilt, and thoughts about things that they think they should or should not have done.

I offer person-centered supportive therapy to help you navigate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, aging, health issues, and interpersonal challenges. My approach combines empathy with practical interventions tailored to your unique needs.

Our experiences shape us, they don't have to define us. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that healing is crucial and begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. Asking for support can feel overwhelming, and I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you can explore life's challenges without judgment.

I work with individuals, families, and couples experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, intimate partner violence, and trauma. My aim is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel understood and empowered to grow.

I'm so glad you're here. As a first-generation Latina, I understand how cultural identity, family dynamics, and generational expectations can deeply impact our mental health. My goal is to help you break cycles, build resilience, and feel more in control of your story.

My experience has been primarily with working with children and adolescents dealing with trauma and challenging life circumstances. I aim to provide a calm and safe environment to process traumatic situations and to help my clients achieve self-actualization.

I’m an LMFT working with teens and adults. I provide a supportive, trauma-informed environment where you can be you. Together, we’ll work through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life changes—helping you feel understood, more at ease, and more like yourself again.

Have your hormones, emotions, or life changes been feeling overwhelming? You don’t have to face them alone. I help women navigate anxiety, trauma, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, PCOS, PMDD, and reproductive mental health concerns so they can feel more connected to themselves, their bodies, and their lives.

I work with individuals to address a range of challenges, using a client-centered approach that emphasizes empathy and understanding.

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? I support adults navigating anxiety, burnout, and the weight of past experiences, especially those used to holding it all together for others. Together, we’ll create a space where you can make sense of what’s going on and start to feel more grounded. When you’re ready, we can take that first step.

Feeling disconnected from your partner? Don't know how to communicate your needs to them anymore? Feeling like your growing apart? Or, are you single and struggling with dating and finding the "right" partner? Exhausted from failed relationships? You are not alone! I specialize working with those facing relationship challenges.

My approach is grounded in the understanding that early life experiences can shape patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating that may emerge across the lifespan, influencing how individuals respond to stress, relationships, and life transitions. Therapy doesn't always have to be about change; it can be about curiosity and exploration.

I have 21+ years of experience working in mental health. I have experience working with adults, children, and families in inpatient, outpatient, and residential settings. My experience working with various issues, including transgenerational and relational trauma, familial conflict, anxiety, depression, and other disorders.