If a person is experiencing difficulty in their spirituality, they may benefit from counseling. Some therapists and counselors specialize in religious denominations and beliefs. Depending on what the person is experiencing, they may seek therapy from a person who more fully understands their religious or spiritual beliefs.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions include offering a safe, validating space for people to question their beliefs, mindfulness interventions for self-discovery, or existential interventions for assisting folks in grappling with life’s “big questions.”
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Spirituality
Picking up the phone to call a counselor can be an anxiety-provoking experience. But as difficult as it can be to ask for help, I know from experience that it is well worth it to collaborate with a professional who understands you, genuinely wants to help you reach your goals and become the best person you can be. I look forward to establishing connections with individuals who are looking for...
Welcome. Please feel free to call with any questions about the information below. I provide both short-term and long-term therapy services for Adults and Seniors in Los Alamitos. My primary treatment approach is integrated (utilizing both psychodynamic and CBT modalities). I have particular expertise in diagnostic clarification. Additionally, my training in psychopharmacology allows me to...
At some point in life, we come upon a challenge that's beyond anything we've ever encountered or tried to manage. We find ourselves at a crossroad, or even the end of a road, facing an unknown path. Such times are inherently unsettling, even overwhelming, especially when we're also experiencing depression, anxiety, loss and grief. As tough as these transitions may feel, they can also become a...
We live in the age of anxiety. I counsel people to deal more effectively with their emotions. Too many people worry about the future -- so I teach them to choose healthy thoughts -- replace worry with faith, hope and comfortable self-awareness. Successful people have one characteristic in common: the willingness to confront the major anxiety in their lives. Therapy is often the essence of this...
I have worked in the mental health field for over 25 years, with individuals and families of all ages. My professional training includes Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology and Counseling and a PhD in Health Psychology. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon and hold state and national certifications in mental health and substance abuse. I believe in a holistic approach to...
Life’s challenges can be overwhelming. Professional counseling can help. I successfully guide people to overcome issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, behavioral challenges, stress, and anger issues. I understand that these issues are often caused or worsened by abuse, divorce, death, critical illness, military combat, violent crime, discrimination, LGBTQ struggles,...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience providing psychotherapy to younger and older adults. I have worked at length with individuals struggling with phase of life issues, occupational problems, identity and relationship problems, depression, and anxiety. I have also worked with high performance professionals and executives experiencing burnout and other professio...
Have you been dealing with trauma, PTSD, guilt & shame, panic attacks, anxiety, or phobias? I use a gentle, effective therapy approach that can provide healing without the need to relive the emotional pain of the past. As a trauma specialist, I work with rape survivors, veterans, police and other first responders, and clients with trauma from childhood abuse, domestic violence, traumatic...
As a frontline worker, you just went through a war. Whether a nurse, doctor, or other medical professional, what you’ve been through with Covid-19 is unlike anything you’ve experienced before. You wonder if you’ll ever get the thoughts and images out of your head. You feel guilty for not being able to do more. Sometimes details feel hazy, other times all too real. You feel drained, on edge,...
My primary focus is on relevant life issues with core content areas including: pre-marital, marriage, family (parenting/child rearing), life balance, self-care: spirit, mind, body health/wellness, spiritual growth and maturity, and addictions/chemical dependency. I have a specific passion for working with couples, families, women and young adults. I lead small groups and retreats, in addition t...
You are taking a big step right now. Making the decision to enter into a brand new relationship in the hope that that person will help you to alleviate your pain and discomfort is huge. For that reason I have found that an interpersonal approach is best suited to the work I do with my clients. Together we assess needs, goals, and objectives and come to an agreement about time and duration. This...
Life can be difficult to deal with and quite truly, be overwhelming at times. Whether you are dealing with the loss of a loved one or work has you worn down, I will walk through your life stresses with you by being a support system. My goal for you is to reach a place of confidence in yourself to be able to work through whatever life brings your way. I work with adults, adolescents, families an...
I'm a Psychiatric Clinical Social Worker who has a vast knowledge working with child/adolescent, and families. For the past 14 years I have worked with a clinical interdisciplinary treatment team in a Psychiatric Hospital focusing on a multimodal treatment approach to a myriad of mental health issues. I have worked successfully with adults, adolescents and children who have psychiatric issues o...
I love working with individuals who are eager to find a deeper connection to self and others. Many people who decide to start therapy feel ambivalent about the process, and may feel uncertain about change in general. That is okay. They may not be ready for change and may be coming to therapy in order to first find that motivation for change. They may be highly emotionally sensitive, but have ne...
This trying time has prompted me to offer video counseling, covered by most insurances, and at a reasonable rate for private pay clients using a secure, HIPAA compliant platform. I have more than 17 years of experience working with individual adults and couples to address a variety of behavioral and relationship issues, and challenging life experiences. I use a number of therapeutic modalities...
