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Amanda Welby, LCSW
Welcome, I’m Amanda Welby and I’m a licensed clinical social worker. In my clinical experience, I focused on anxiety and depression treatment, trauma resiliency, and self-esteem building. I have years of experience working with immigrants and new arrivals to the U.S. Many were also experiencing shifting relationships, new responsibilities and developing their own identity. My social work approach is rooted in cultural humility and collaboration. You are the expert of your life and we will move at a pace that feels right for you. The interventions we will use depend on you and your unique needs and preferences.
Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Coping skills, Relationships, Women's issues, Family conflict
Behavioral issues
Alexander Frenkel, LMFT
For over 25 years being on spiritual path and self-discovery journey, I became a Spiritual Guide, Reiki Master, Therapist, and a Minister. Facilitated trainings around the world, including India, Nepal, Tibet, Russia, Ukraine. This experience prepared me to work with people from a diversity of backgrounds and cultures. Worked with trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem. I help my clients resolve their problems, learn coping skills, and set their spiritual and/or religious path. ATTENTION!!! I do not work with TEXTING CHATS! Video or Audio ONLY!
Anxiety, Depression, Marital and premarital, Trauma and PTSD, Spirituality
Behavioral issues
Tina Salazar, LMFT
Hi, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and in the Los Angeles area. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy. I will focus on reconnecting you with your strengths to help you face your everyday challenges. I will gently move you forward to overcome life’s stressors and return to enjoying the things that give your life happiness and meaning. With compassion and honesty, I will help you work though issues and empower you to live your best life.
Anxiety, Depression, Life coaching, Life transitions, Career counseling, Divorce, Family conflict, Men's issues, Relationships, Women's issues
Behavioral issues
Lita Carvalho, LMFT
Hello and welcome! I am Dr. Lita Ann Carvalho, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT #113252). I have been working in the mental health field for 20 years. Additionally, I am a Ph.D. researcher specializing in consciousness, psychology and biophysics. I utilize evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), and more. I look forward to working together!
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Relationships, Dual diagnosis
Behavioral issues
Dr. Mirvat Addi, LPCC
I have PhD in the counseling field and I am licensed with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I also welcome Arabic speaking only clients from all over the world. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Anxiety, Depression, Coping skills, Women's issues, Addiction, Divorce, Relationships, Substance use disorder, Self esteem, Family conflict
Behavioral issues
Jeffrey Chang, LCSW
Welcome! I'm Jeff, a tri-lingual (English/Mandarin/French) Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping adults navigate unforeseen complexity and stress in their lives. As a deeply empathetic person, my career in mental health has been a natural calling. Leading with curiosity, kindness, and compassion, my goal as a practitioner is to provide a space where you can express yourself freely and to teach practical skills that help you live life with confidence. Although seeking help can be intimidating, the results can be profound and even life changing. It would be my privilege to help guide and support you.
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Academic underachievement, Addiction, Anger management, Autism spectrum disorders, Career counseling, Life transitions, Chronic illness, Codependency, Antisocial personality, Coping skills, Behavioral issues, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality, Emotional disturbance, Alzheimer's, Chronic pain, Divorce, Domestic violence, Hoarding, Dual diagnosis, Family conflict, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Grief, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Life coaching, Trauma and PTSD, Stress, Sports performance, Relationships, Marital discord, Marital and premarital, Men's issues, Spirituality, OCD, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, School issues, Self esteem, Suicidal ideation, Peer relationship, Parenting, Learning disabilities, Alcohol use, Adoption, Child or adolescent, Childhood abuse/neglect, Chronic Relapse, Chronic impulsivity, Developmental disorders, Domestic abuse, Eating disorders, Gambling, Infertility, Internet addiction, Issues with pornography use, Medication management, Narcissistic personality, Oppositional defiance, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Problems with video game use, Sleep or insomnia, Social media, Substance use disorder, Teen violence, Weight loss
Behavioral issues
Yonat Aliza Piva, LMFT
"The times are urgent - Let's slow down." African Proverb I specialize in using body-based approaches clients move through Trauma, Loss and Grief. My training is in holistic Somatic Psychotherapy. I offer Brainspotting and Ketamine-assisted and psychedelic integration work. I support middle-aged adults ages 35 to 65 to heal from loss and trauma, improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others. If you are tired of talking about the same issues week after week without real change, let's work together toward deeper processing and accelerated healing.
Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Self esteem, Life transitions, Codependency, Marital and premarital, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Stress, Spirituality, Relationships, Coping skills, Eating disorders, Grief, Marital discord, Peer relationship, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, ADHD
Behavioral issues
Andrea Wang, LPCC
I am licensed with 15+ years of professional mental health work experience. I have experience helping clients with: stress/anxiety/depression, trauma/loss, and motivation/self esteem/confidence along with many other mental health-related issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Anxiety, Depression, Self esteem, Stress, Life transitions, Addiction, Anger management, Career counseling, Codependency, Family conflict, Parenting, Relationships, Spirituality, Trauma and PTSD, ADHD, Academic underachievement, Alcohol use, Autism spectrum disorders, Behavioral issues, Bipolar disorder, Child or adolescent, Childhood abuse/neglect, Chronic Relapse, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coping skills, Developmental disorders, Divorce, Domestic abuse, Domestic violence, Dual diagnosis, Emotional disturbance, Grief, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Internet addiction, Issues with pornography use, Learning disabilities, Life coaching, Marital and premarital, Marital discord, Medication management, Men's issues, OCD, Oppositional defiance, Peer relationship, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Problems with video game use, School issues, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Sexual abuse, Sleep or insomnia, Social media, Substance use disorder, Suicidal ideation, Weight loss, Women's issues
Behavioral issues
Merry Walensa, LPCC
If you would like to know more about why you don’t feel motivated, happy or invested, or you do feel anxious, nervous or sad, or relationships and communications are the problem, please check in for a first session so we can assess what is going on and figure out a plan for you to begin to create a life you want. Cognitive, Behavioral and Spiritual: The whole person is treated to create something new. Learn to understand yourself better, learn new ways of feeling. This is an open and safe place for you to come and feel heard without judgment. I am here to Support & Empower you on this journey. Welcome !
Anxiety, Depression, Life coaching, Anger management, Relationships, Self esteem, Grief, Coping skills, School issues, Parenting, Peer relationship, Behavioral issues, Life transitions, Spirituality, Women's issues, Career counseling, Sleep or insomnia, Stress, Academic underachievement
Behavioral issues
Cindy Naughton, LMFT
Cindy Naughton is a licensed marriage and family therapist, Lifeforce Yoga Therapist and holistic mental health practitioner with specialized skills in complex trauma treatments including IFS, EMDR and integrative Lifeyoga Therapies. She has over twenty five years experience counseling and coaching women and their families through difficult life transitions, tragic loss and traumatic grief. Cindy offers her clients sensitivity, support, guidance and insightful ways to navigate change with access to mindfulness strategies, trauma sensitive resourcefulness, heightened consciousness and intentional well being.
Anxiety, Coping skills, Spirituality, Women's issues, Eating disorders, Life transitions, Stress, Life coaching, Depression
Behavioral issues
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