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Armando Rodriguez, LCSW
Hi! I am Armando Rodriguez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of professional work experience. I am bilingual and speak both English and Spanish fluently. I have experience helping clients cope with addictions, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I take a psychodynamic and client-centered approach. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. The first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life is courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma and PTSD, Men's issues
Behavioral issues
Bruce Gurganus, LMFT
Over four decades of experience working in the mental health field, I have found that with empathic professional help most therapy clients find solutions to their issues within themselves. Problems occur when a person gets stuck with thoughts or feelings that are uncomfortable or unpleasant. It can be hard to find another way of being without a compassionate and wise guide. That's how I see my role as your therapist. By listening carefully and reflecting back, I think I can help you find the resources that are already within you to discover creative and healthy ways of responding to your present situation.
Anxiety, Behavioral issues, Coping skills, Suicidal ideation, Depression
Behavioral issues
James Grande, LCSW
Hello! I am a therapist with many years of experience providing counseling. My areas of specialty include trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship troubles. Clinical methods that I work in include Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Together we can find the approach that works best for you. In addition to the deeper clinical work that leads to lasting change, I will provide you with a number of helpful skills and strategies that you can use in your life right away. I look forward to working with you!
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Relationships, Self esteem, Anger management, Divorce, Family conflict, Infidelity, Men's issues, Marital discord, Self harming, Sexual abuse, Stress, Coping skills
Behavioral issues
Jazmin Alvarado, CSWA
Hi, I'm Jazmin Alvarado (she/her), an Associate Clinical Social Worker. I support those navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, and identity exploration. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and culture/identity affirming. I bring a holistic lens to our work, integrating somatic tools, nervous system education, and practical strategies to help you empower your daily life. I understand how complex life can get when you're juggling family roles, mental health, and personal growth. Let’s work together to find your version of calm, clarity, and confidence.
Anxiety, Depression, Family conflict, Women's issues, Spirituality, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Self esteem, Relationships, Self harming, Child or adolescent, Coping skills, Divorce, Grief, Life transitions, Adoption, Autism spectrum disorders, Childhood abuse/neglect, Codependency, Developmental disorders, Eating disorders, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Infertility, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Social media, Weight loss, Trauma and PTSD, School issues, ADHD, Alcohol use, Antisocial personality, Behavioral issues, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality, Career counseling, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Domestic violence, Emotional disturbance, Issues with pornography use, Learning disabilities, Chronic pain, Internet addiction, Marital and premarital, Marital discord, OCD, Teen violence, Stress, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Academic underachievement, Parenting, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Sexual abuse, Suicidal ideation, Gambling, Men's issues, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Peer relationship, Medication management, Problems with video game use, Sleep or insomnia, Dual diagnosis
Behavioral issues
Kristi Sanford, LMFT
I offer a client-centered, faith based perspective to therapy and I also offer a psychological approach for those that prefer as I have a Master’s in Counseling Ministry and Counseling Psychology. I am passionate about helping people through difficult times and helping them to heal and walk through changes and transitions in life. I would be honored to walk with you because I believe there is hope for change. Finding that hope can be the positive change that is needed in your life. I enjoy working with adults, families, and couples and have worked for the last 12 years in this area of healing.
Anxiety, Depression, Spirituality, Divorce, Adoption, Infertility, Relationships, Women's issues, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Stress, Coping skills, Family conflict, Grief, Men's issues, Self esteem, Trauma and PTSD, Childhood abuse/neglect, Career counseling, Life transitions, Peer relationship, Infidelity, Marital and premarital, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Life coaching, Marital discord, Parenting, School issues, Sleep or insomnia, Social media
Behavioral issues
Shannon Cunningham, LCSW
Everyone is worthy of love and to be able to navigate this beautiful, wild journey of life to the fullest and healthiest. The same can be said in therapy, where I provide positive curiosity and a goal-oriented style. From home and community to office to tele-health, my decade of experience as an LCSW have provided amazing journeys in unexpected places. I use a collection of modalities including CBT, ACT, and Narrative because each person has a unique set of gifts, experiences, and perspectives that must be tailored for successful therapy. I look forward to joining you on your journey!
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Addiction, Family conflict, Child or adolescent, Childhood abuse/neglect, Chronic Relapse, Coping skills, Divorce, Codependency, Domestic violence, Dual diagnosis, Chronic pain, Infidelity, Life coaching, Grief, Life transitions, Marital and premarital, Marital discord, Parenting, Peer relationship, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Infertility, Internet addiction, Relationships, School issues, Self esteem, Spirituality, Sleep or insomnia, Social media, Substance use disorder, Sexual abuse, Teen violence, Women's issues, Weight loss
Behavioral issues
Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis, Psychologist
Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis is a highly experienced, licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adults, couples, and elderly people. She is trained as a psychoanalyst and provides integrative, personalized treatments for her patients. She teaches in 5 local universities, including UCLA’s medical school and NPI. She is known for her presentations, publications, and dissertation advising. She also works in family and criminal law courts.
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD
Behavioral issues
Katherine Box, LCSW
Therapy is a journey toward healing at a time in your life when you may be seeking change, consultation or guidance to manage this change. The desire for this change may come from experiences created by choices from yourself, others or circumstances beyond your control. My approach views therapy not just as treatment, but as an essential journey across all aspects of life. In this process, I see my role as providing focused teaching, guidance, and expert consultation to help you gain insight, reprocess experiences, and build skills for lasting resilience and growth. I look forward to meeting you!
Anxiety, Depression, Coping skills, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Childhood abuse/neglect, Bipolar disorder, Emotional disturbance, Life transitions, Peer relationship, Self esteem, Parenting, Relationships, Anger management, Life coaching
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
Gloria Rodriguez, LMFT
I am a passionate therapist aware of some of the difficulties experienced by underserved communities. I know the importance of exteriorizing feelings to better manage or better cope with them. I engage in problem-solving by giving clients the tools they can use at a given time on their "own". I apply CBT, IPT and Humanistic approaches to meet clients where they are. Holistic approaches are also used to obtain more realistic progress. It is important to tell your own narrative from your point of view to gain validation and empowerment.
Anxiety, Depression, Family conflict, Life transitions, Codependency
Behavioral issues
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