Therapists in Manhattan Beach, CA
Expensive cities typically have lots of great amenities to them. There are some notable counselors in Manhattan Beach that are ready to give you the help that you need no matter what life may throw at you.
Manhattan Beach is part of the top 1% of high schools in the nation. It’s also one of the most expensive locations to live, but it is a hub for surfing and volleyball and is also known for the sand dunes that are underneath many of the buildings in the area. You can ride the dunes of life in a simpler manner with the help of a counselor in the area.
Dr. Trina Hamas
Clinician
License Type(s): PsyD,LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
16 years offering treatment
Welcome! My name is Dr. Trina Hamas and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have over ten years of experience providing therapeutic services for individuals, couples, and families. My expertise lies in alleviating symptoms related to depression, anxiety, abuse, trauma, grief and loss, family dysfunction, relationship issues, chronic pain, as well as issues related to motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. My style of therapy is collaborative, integrative, and considerate of cultural influences. I believe the most effective treatment is one that encourages the active participation of my clients so that my understanding of their needs is thorough and accurate, and therapeutic goals are meaningful and realistic. I want my clients to feel welcomed, listened to, and empowered. I strive to understand their cultural and personal backgrounds so they feel the changes they are working towards are consistent with their values and beliefs. I am trained extensively in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which means I tend to focus on the connection between thoughts and behaviors. I find the use of CBT is effective in helping clients understand their dysfunction in practical ways and allows them to gain a sense of authority and agency over their lives. I am also an expert in Family Systems Theory and am partial to Virginia Satir's work, specifically her theories related to communication and human validation. I use CBT and Satir approaches together to create a safe and effective place for clients to feel comfortable while working through their issues in a practical way. I may also draw from other interventions, such as mindfulness practices and relaxation techniques. I also “practice what I preach.” I believe in the importance of self-care and healthy relationships. I do not ask of my clients that which I am unwilling to ask myself. If you are ready to begin your journey, I am here to support you along the way.
Ralph Monroy
Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
7 years offering treatment
My approach is friendly, relaxed, and motivational. Along with providing therapy for relationship complications and mental disorders, I am also a youth soccer coach where patience, understanding, and teamwork are must haves. I have worked with several folks with various diagnosis and have found success by applying a Cognitive Behavioral approach or at times a Rational Emotive Behavioral approach. Another strength of mine is trauma processing, where I apply Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am light hearted and work hard to ensure good quality sessions, while maxing out the abilities of the folks who see me. I currently hold a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and undergraduate studies in Social Science. My experience ranges from crisis interventions, to dealing with critical diagnosis such as Schizophrenia, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), to working with sleep disturbances and anxiety disorders.
John Shustitzky
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
40 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California, Illinois and Pennsylvania with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, & coping with life changes. 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.
Darlene Shipp-Estes
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
10 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & anger management. 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. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Dr. Cynthia Curnan
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issues
32 years offering treatment
About Dr Cynthia Before I went to school to become a psychotherapist, I was a teacher of Inner Guidance. I also taught the curriculum to become a teacher of Inner Guidance. We all have powerful internal senses that we tend to neglect: intuition, insight, instinct, imagination and deeper intelligence that grows sharper the more we use it. Too often, our personal growth becomes confined at the surface of ourselves by the effects of childhood trauma and how we’re raised. Sometimes we don’t know there is so much more to us. Once we develop accurate self-knowledge and learn what part of us is doing our thinking and making our decisions, then self mastery is within reach. I help people unravel their personal predicaments and develop self mastery. Once we become more greatly empowered - we are equipped to know what we want in life and how to manifest it. I received my CA license (lmft2980) in 1992, received my PhD in psychology in 1996. I wrote/published a book, “The Care and Feeding of Perfectionists “, 1998. Often we spot perfectionism in others but cannot recognize it ourselves. Many of us believe the Perfectionist is the best part of us, when really, it prevents us from liking ourselves. Each of us have at least 2 types of perfectionism (9 types in my book). If not neutralized, it blocks our growth by convincing us that we are not good enough. I help people replace perfectionism with a free internal Gift. The inner drive toward Excellence- which springs from the Self - is a beautiful world away from the pain of perfectionism- which is a push from a wounded ego. Once we connect to our Inner Self, we see ourselves and our world as it really is. Then life, healing and accomplishments can become wondrous easy. Methods I use besides talk therapy: Identifying and healing trauma Conscious breathing Dream analysis Focused meditation Inner Guidance Inner Child work The necessity for humor. EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprogramming.) FLASH (offshoot of EMDR) Interactive hypnotherapy Developing self knowledge Dismantling perfectionism Becoming present and living in the moment Accepting personal power Goal setting Couples Counseling
Mary Bolin
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem
11 years offering treatment
It is possible for you to identify and achieve your goals. Sometimes it just takes someone to come alongside you to help you make different choices. During my 10 years as a clinical therapist I have been privileged to assist many clients to improve and heal through a combination of faith based processes and my credentials as a California State University-Fresno Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Masters of Social Work. It has been my experience that Christian foundational-based counseling, delivered within current psychological guidelines and cultural conventions, result in the most enduring outcomes. I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution focused therapy, narrative therapy, and others, depending upon the client's needs. I have had much success with (1) couples and individuals with relationship issues and keeping marriages together; (2) children, regarding self-esteem improvement and separation anxiety; and (3)serving many clients with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress, and general stress issues. I am willing to work with all kinds of clients no matter what the issue. I offer a safe environment, where there is freedom to explore, heal, and transform. It is my hope that you will remember your true destiny and choose life.
Carol Dubois-Chess
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepression
25 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California and Nevada with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma, high functioning autism, abuse, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Kayla Caceres
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
10 years offering treatment
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 10 years of experience. I want to help you on your journey to find your essence, build meaningful connections, and create your own path in life. We receive so many messages on the “right” way to do things but most of the time we feel lost and unsure. I use a collaborative approach to understand your values, develop your own way of living & use your strengths/imperfections to your advantage. Starting therapy or finding a therapist that clicks can be a tiresome task. My approachable nature, clinical knowledge, and experience with diverse populations makes it easy to connect with people at different stages in life. Whether you’re a young adult struggling with anxiety or depression, a parent juggling all your different roles, an individual navigating the dating world and relationships, I’ll use ideas from Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy and Psychodynamic to understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, behaviors and the ways you relate and interact in the world. Together, we can work on creating a life you enjoy and feel proud of!
Joseph 'Joe' Kovacevich
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Kiyana Dailey
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
3 years offering treatment
Kiyana Dailey is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist hailing from Oakland, California. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology in 2021, followed by a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy in 2023. With 14 years of dedicated military service, Kiyana brings a wealth of experience and a profound commitment to providing culturally competent counseling, particularly emphasizing support for marginalized communities facing systemic oppression and disparities. Over the past four years, Kiyana has worked extensively with children, individuals, and couples, addressing a variety of mental health challenges. Her areas of specialization include anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem issues, trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, and domestic violence. She is passionate about serving clients who seek to overcome these challenges and is dedicated to supporting them in achieving their personal goals. Kiyana’s therapeutic approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, ensuring that her clients feel safe and understood throughout their healing journey. She employs a client-centered methodology, honoring each individual’s unique experiences and perspectives. Incorporating principles from positive psychology, Kiyana focuses on fostering resilience and leveraging clients’ inherent strengths to promote well-being. Her strength-based approach empowers clients to recognize and build upon their existing capabilities, facilitating meaningful and lasting change. As a clinician, Kiyana values inclusivity and cultural competence, striving to create a therapeutic environment that respects and celebrates diverse backgrounds and identities. Her extensive military experience has endowed her with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by service members and their families, enhancing her ability to connect with and support this population effectively. Kiyana is committed to addressing systemic issues that contribute to mental health disparities, advocating for equitable access to mental health services for all individuals. Through her compassionate and holistic approach, Kiyana Dailey endeavors to empower her clients, guiding them toward healing, growth, and the realization of their fullest potential.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Manhattan Beach?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Manhattan Beach that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Manhattan Beach available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Manhattan Beach therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Manhattan Beach therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Manhattan Beach region and in the state of California.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Manhattan Beach can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Manhattan Beach may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Manhattan Beach offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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