How do you work with clients with depression?

What is most important to you? What do you value most in your life? I believe identifying these things are essential to being true to ourselves and living a fulfilled life. Getting to this place is a process but one you do not need be alone in. I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families. As a professional counselor with a background in marriage and family therapy I utilize various therapeutic models and techniques to help my clients process their trauma, struggles and relationships. As a family therapist I strive to help families understand and manage the complex dynamics within their family system.

As a licensed therapist, I provide a safe and confidential environment where you can explore your feelings and work through your challenges. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating disruptive life events. I use evidence-based therapies, such as solution-focused therapy, mindfulness techniques, and trauma-focused therapy, to help you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.

You are exhausted! You're not sleeping well, and you're drinking or eating more than you want. You’ve been on the front lines of this pandemic from the start. Our systems have failed you, and you’ve struggled with the lack of support and resources you need to be able to do your job well. Relationships with friends and loved ones are strained. You don’t even enjoy the things you used to, and you are questioning whether you even want to stay in this career. You’ve had enough! But you also worry about what your brothers and sisters on the job will think if you ask for help. My name is Regina, and I've been there. I will help you find tools to help you cope with the stresses of work and keep your relationships supportive. We will work together to reduce your anxiety and help you sleep at night again. Together, we will figure out how you can start loving your job again. With 24/7 scheduling, online therapy sessions, the option for shorter 25 minute sessions, and evening/weekend appointments, you can fit therapy into any schedule. Visit my website to schedule a free 15 minute video consultation or learn more about my services. Lets talk about how I can help you regain control of your life and start loving your career again.

Congratulations! By seeking help you have taken a brave step toward achieving your goals and attaining a greater sense of happiness. Imagine waking up feeling excited and energized about the day ahead. What if there was a way for you or a loved one to feel great? Together, we can collaborate to determine which powerful strategies can help you accomplish your goals. Life can be challenging, and working with a professional can be incredibly helpful when you or a loved one feel alone or overwhelmed. There’s nothing more that I enjoy than assisting people overcome life’s obstacles and watching them thrive.

I am Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas with 8 years of experience. As the wife of a veteran, I am dedicated to providing quality care for veterans and their loved ones. I am also a Certified First Responder Counselor and am here to support those on the front lines. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health and substance use conditions and have completed specialized training for treating anxiety and trauma.

You are on a constant rotation of feeling anxious, depressed, worried, or stressed. You have a lot of responsibilities, people counting on you, and yet sometimes it feels like you can barely keep your head above water. You're not exactly sure when life became this way. You've been through so much and still have so much to do. How exactly are you suppose to keep this up? You can't possibly handle one more thing put on your plate. Once upon a time you felt like a warrior. Now you are struggling to connect to the fire within you. You've tried working through your problems on your own and nothing that you know to do has worked. You want to truly enjoy your life again and feel connected to those you love. You want to set new goals and go about reaching them. You are desperate for more fun, laughter, and balance in your life. It takes a lot of courage to heal and grow, and just the process of realizing that you don't have to do it all alone is a huge step. You can do hard things! With the ability to do online line sessions, I make therapy easy and convenient to fit into your busy life. There are some therapists that will simply sit and listen to you. I am not one of those therapists. I will listen and support you AND I will challenge you to be the warrior that I know you are! Check out my website and reach out today!

Welcome! As a holistically focused Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I aim to work alongside my clients in building their confidence and empowering them to take an active role in improving their relationships and overall wellbeing. I work with a range of adults who are experiencing challenges ranging from relationship challenges, to low self-esteem, to coping with stress, or symptoms of anxiety and depression. As a clinician who identifies as a woman of color, I work to understand my clients through a culturally competent lens, considering how race, culture, identity, biology and family have shaped their unique experiences and lives. Utilizing approaches such as CBT, EFT, and Mindfulness as well as integrating physical and nutritional components, I foster an environment that treats the whole person and emphasizes the inextricable link between our social, physical and mental health. It is my goal to work deeply with clients to identify and implement integrative and actionable lifestyle choices that will improve overall well-being as well as the ability to create and sustain healthy relationships with others. I believe that success is not only treating the symptoms, but moving beyond that to create a sustainable lifestyle that addresses the root causes of mental health issues and allows individuals to flourish and thrive. I encourage my clients to live with intention, curiosity, playfulness, and connectedness and support individuals in becoming their most healthy, empowered and abundant selves.

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor and licensed clinical addictions specialist. My niche is trauma, generalized anxiety, panic and major depressive disorders. I am passionate about helping others to be the best version of themselves. My goal is to empower others to make changes in their life where they see fit. 

I am a clinician with 11 years post master’s experience working with children, teens, and adults. I have experience working with couples, individuals, and their families. I utilize a humanistic, client-centered, and strength-based approach. I am an ally for those who are LGBTQIA+ and support ethical, non-monogamy lifestyles. I approach clients with a non-judgmental stance and understand that change takes time.

My name is Bianca N. Martinez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT118745). I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology and my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, Northridge. I have seven years of clinical experience and have worked with numerous populations. I interned for two years in CSUN’s Mood and Anxiety Disorder Clinic. Then spent a year at O.P.I.C.A. working with individuals with Alzheimers and other Dementias. Before finding my way to La Vie Counseling Center, where I spent four years honing my clinical skills and decreeing my clinical interests. Over the past few years I have developed a passion for working with everything related to Maternal Mental Health and the sometimes-difficult transition into motherhood. I have completed the “Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training for Mental Health and Clinical Professions” and the “Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy” trainings offered through Postpartum Support International and 2020 Mom and which focuses on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which is a form of psychotherapy used to treat troubling symptoms (anxiety, guilt, anger, depression, panic, sleep disturbance, flashbacks, etc.) which result from traumatic experiences.  I am a trained as a facilitator for Prepare/Enrich, a program proven to significantly impact the relationships of both premarital and married couples. A Level 1 trained in the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy, a form of therapy used in “helping couples compassionately manage their conflicts, deepen their friendship and intimacy, and share their life purpose and dreams.” Lastly, I am a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT).