Emotional pain is an inescapable part of being human. At times, it is overwhelming and impacts all aspects of our lives. At others, it is manageable but apparent. When pain prevents us from experiencing fulfillment and satisfaction, it can be helpful to seek out support. Deciding to start therapy and taking steps to do so is intimidating to many of us, but overcoming that fear is an important p...
The mental health professionals listed below specialize in treating the mental health concerns of members of the LGBTQIA+ community with sensitivity and understanding. LGBTQIA+ people experience various mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, at a higher rate than those who aren’t part of the community.
Life is often difficult. Do you find yourself feeling "not good enough"? Or perhaps unable to hold on to hope? Whether you or your child are suffering from a mental illness, the effects of trauma, or adjusting to a new life situation, it is possible to find peace now. I have worked with children as young as 3, adolescents, and adults with a variety of concerns including but not limited to:...
Acacia Counseling and Wellness is a leading provider of outpatient, university mental health support. We provide individual, couples, and group therapy, as well as psychiatry and medication management. We specialize in providing high-quality mental health services to university students, faculty, and staff, as well as the greater community. Our office is conveniently located near UCI and our...
Emily Schreter
New York
New York
If you’re feeling stuck in the same patterns you’re certainly not alone, and you don’t need to struggle all alone either. Change and growth are processes in which difficult emotions and challenges inevitably emerge. As you pass through the various stages, you may benefit from different kinds of professional support. I can help in many ways throughout the process, but, ultimately, my aim for our...
If you are reading this then you have already taken the first step to addressing whatever challenge you are facing or questions you may be asking yourself. Perhaps you are unsatisfied with your life and don’t know why or how to change it. Perhaps you know what the underlying issue is but are afraid to tackle it. Maybe you struggle with co-parenting after a divorce or your teenager is self-harmi...
Stacey Appiah-Opoku
Dallas
Texas
*NOW ACCEPTING SATURDAY CLIENTS* Do you feel like you are at a stuck point in your life? Do you have a desire to make changes, but feel unsure of where to begin? Or maybe you are in a period of transition and struggling to feel grounded. These are situations we all experience throughout life. They are part of the human experience, but that doesn't make them easy to face by any means. As a...
Ariel Ligowski
New York
New York
If you're feeling burnt out, stuck, or hopeless, I want you to know that there is support available to you. I will work with you to break free from patterns that feel unhelpful or hurtful by utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) in a collaborative approach. I will assist you in finding empowerment within yourself and your life. I am LGBTQIA-friend...
Can you imagine a life where you feel empowered to make positive changes and use your strengths to gain a sense of fulfillment? What’s holding you back? Asking for help takes courage and is the first step on your journey to healing. Together, we will build a trusting relationship in a safe environment and develop a plan for healing focused on your unique needs. Everyone has the capacity to make...
Allie VanSickle, LLMSW takes an open-minded, sincere, validating, and direct approach to treatment. Allie believes the individual is the expert on their own lives and takes a holistic approach to supporting the individual's growth. Allie works collaboratively with clients and allows the individual's comfort/readiness to guide the therapeutic process. Allie specializes in assisting those struggl...
Rosalind Lloyd
New York
New York
Are you living a meaningful life? Are there moments when you feel overwhelmed, misunderstood and invalidated? Struggling with life's obstacles can feel daunting and overwhelming. I would love to help you on your journey to healing and self discovery. By utilizing a holistic approach, together we can explore the relationship between mind, body and spirit while focusing on trauma, grief, anxiety,...
Welcome, If you are reading this it is likely that you are considering therapy for you or someone close to you. Finding a therapist can take time, and I am here to answer any questions you may have and explore if we would work well together. I recognize that therapy is a very vulnerable process and a strong therapeutic relationship is so important. I use a variety of interventions to individual...
Amy Walker
West Palm Beach
Florida
One thing you know for sure right now is that you want things in your life to be different and to feel better. Likely, there are many things you feel uncertain about, but this is probably not one of them. How do you go about making this happen, though? Maybe you have tried reading, talking to friends or family, browsing the internet, or simply waiting in hopes that things would change on their...
Whitney Hahn
New York
New York
I am a firm believer in every individual’s innate worthiness and our ability to heal not only through supportive relationships with others, but through our relationships with ourselves. I strive to create a safe, inclusionary, non-judgmental space where we can collaborate and explore whatever comes up together. After a 14-year career in the financial industry, I received my Master’s in Mental...
Therapy is about change. Many clients come because they are ready to explore how to make necessary or desired changes in their lives. Others reach out because they are experiencing change and need help navigating it. Ideally, clients come to the process open to seeing, thinking and doing things differently. People come to therapy usually because they have done everything they know how to do and...
My career as a Marriage & Family Therapist since 2002 has brought a welcome variety of clients, each with a unique situation and opportunity for healing. Being a woman in her 50's has lent itself to a life full of understanding for the universal experience of being in and thriving in today's world. You have everything you need to get through whatever life throws at you. My job is to help you fi...