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Brent Pilegard, LMFT
Sessions with me are focused, light-hearted, insightful and I will help you to directly and immediately gain insight and healing around the issues that cause you distress. Currently accepting short-term clients who are open and ready for immediate positive emotional, mental, or relational shifts. . In addition to working with adults couples and families, I have a strong background in working with the teenage population. My therapy style is warm, direct, compassionate, intuitive, and engaging.
Anxiety, Depression, Spirituality, Self esteem, Child or adolescent, Grief, Life coaching, Codependency, Divorce, Childhood abuse/neglect, Relationships
Behavioral issues
Chad Nelson, MFT
The mental health field has been my passion throughout my life dating back to when I was a teenager. Through life experience and experiencing tough grief/loss I knew early on that I wanted to help people. I love getting to work with people of all ages and backgrounds to help them become the best versions of themselves and alleviate symptoms and stressors that they feel are holding them back from enjoying their life. I have been fortunate enough to work in a number of areas of mental health. I have worked in the schools, substance abuse facilities, psychiatric hospitals, IOP, crisis work, and private practice.
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Self esteem
Behavioral issues
Chris McKillop, LPCC
Hi, my name is Chris McKillop and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I have been involved in the area of mental health and developmental disabilities since 1993. I received my Masters in Counseling in 2004 from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. I have worked in community-based settings, group homes and transitional housing settings, as well as working as a school counselor for 2 years and a Juvenile Court Counselor for 6 years. I have been practicing individual therapy since 2013 in both in-person and online settings. I currently live in Southern California.
Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Trauma and PTSD, Stress, Borderline personality, Self esteem, Self harming, Anger management, Codependency, Infidelity, Issues with pornography use
Behavioral issues
Gloria Sharp-Roberts, LCSW
I believe each person has their own inherent strengths, values, and goals that can be explored to address whatever life stressors come up. My focus is to support each person holistically and promote overall well-being using a collaborative approach. I have over 12 years of experience working in various clinical settings including experience working with children and adults. I also have a strong background and experience in trauma-related treatment. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my kids and my husband, gardening, and taking care of our animals. My general working hours will be 6am-2pm PST Mon-Fri.
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Coping skills, Codependency, Borderline personality, Family conflict, Grief, Life transitions, Relationships, Self esteem, Dual diagnosis, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Childhood abuse/neglect, Stress, Parenting
Behavioral issues
Emily Courney, MFT
Whether this is your first time in therapy and you are uncertain of your goals or you are continuing years of work, Emily will meet you where you are. During your sessions you will work with Emily to increase self-awareness surrounding long-standing patterns in order to nurture congruence between your internal world and outward actions. Emily's approach is influenced primarily by existentialist, psychodynamic, and attachment theories. In other words, she will work through several combined approaches in order to help you identify how your past experiences have shaped the way you interact with the world today.
Anxiety, Depression, Sex therapy, Relationships, Self esteem
Behavioral issues
Margaret Miller, LCSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in addictions, mood disorders, behavioral modification, individual and family therapy, relational conflicts, crisis intervention, advocacy, social policy, clinical supervision and program development. I believe in the immense power of our thoughts and our incredible capacity as human beings to change them through awareness, intention, emotional regulation and implementation. Together we will work to create the life you want to live despite the hardships you have overcame and any future struggles that may lay ahead.
Anxiety, Depression, Codependency, Family conflict, Addiction, Coping skills, Divorce, Domestic violence, Anger management, Life transitions, Eating disorders, Marital and premarital, OCD, Parenting, Relationships, Self esteem
Behavioral issues
Octavia McCray, LPCC
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of experience working in the field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, personality disorder, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS. My therapy style is warm and interactive with a person centered approach. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion and sensitivity. I am trained in CBT and DBT techniques. As a therapist I believe talk therapy along with homework, can be very affective, to help you deal with symptoms on a daily basis. I provide individual therapy only.
Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality, Self esteem, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Coping skills, Relationships
Behavioral issues
Shelley Jordan, LPCC
Having a passionate love to always help people live life well, I believe in providing therapy in a safe and non-judgmental space, from an eclectic evidenced based approach that promotes hope, stability, and wellness, including faith-based perspective. I believe that your heart deserves a safe space to be processed and in the atmosphere of therapy it is experienced. I believe my purpose is to assist individuals to live life healthy and with hope. I have extensive experience in human behavior, couples counseling, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Addiction, Alcohol use, Antisocial personality, Anger management, Behavioral issues, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping skills, Domestic abuse, Domestic violence, Dual diagnosis, Divorce, Emotional disturbance, Family conflict, Grief, Life transitions, Marital and premarital, Marital discord, Medication management, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Relationships, Self esteem, Sexual abuse, Sleep or insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Substance use disorder, Self harming, Suicidal ideation, Women's issues, Weight loss
Behavioral issues
Garika Williams, LPCC
Hello, my name is Garika, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in the mental health field since 2014. I am passionate about supporting adults as they gain deeper self-understanding, build effective coping skills, and develop a greater sense of empowerment in their lives. My approach is grounded in providing a safe, nonjudgmental space where all thoughts, feelings, and experiences are welcome.
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Academic underachievement, Anger management, Coping skills, Family conflict, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Stress, Life coaching, Life transitions, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Marital and premarital, School issues, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Peer relationship, Self esteem, Social media, Grief, Adoption, Childhood abuse/neglect, Dual diagnosis, Parenting, Women's issues, Sports performance, Problems with video game use, Relationships, Marital discord, Career counseling, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns
Behavioral issues
Harmonee Isenbarger-Ellis, LCSW
Hi there !!My name is Harmonee Ellis, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am so glad you are here. Anxiety and depression can be overwhelming. My goal is to provide a safe and caring environment to promote growth and self reflection, while educating and providing practical skills. I love watching people grow!! I utilize a collaborative approach in therapy, and my therapeutic approach includes CBT and SFBT. It is my honor to work with you . “Nothing can make our life, or the lives of other people , more beautiful than perpetual kindness.” Author, Leo Tolstoy
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Behavioral issues, Childhood abuse/neglect, Domestic abuse, Chronic pain, Chronic illness, Coping skills, Domestic violence, Family conflict, Life transitions, Parenting, Self esteem, Stress, Women's issues, Trauma and PTSD, Career counseling, Codependency, Grief, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Teen violence, Marital discord, Relationships
Behavioral issues
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