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Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?

Lorin TierneyL

Lorin Tierney

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Online Therapy
Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?
I was encouraged as a child, to be the peacekeeper when there were problems, between my friends. Because of that, my friends would come to me to confide in, because I wouldn't disclose their problems or secrets to our friends. I would listen, without judgment and give them emotional support. As an undergraduate in College, I knew that I liked working with people, but I didn't know at what degree. It wasn't until I was working at a group home for boys, that I realized that I lacked tools as a counselor. I wanted to be more effecient and make a difference, as a residential counselor. So I got my Master's Degree in Counseling Education, and I was able to apply what I learned in my program, to my many jobs in the counseling field. Having a license, motivated me to start my own private practice, after years in a group practice. I really love the work I do, which motivates me to be proactive, collabrative, and fully present in my clinical work with clients. 
Welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide Telehealth services, throughout the state of California. I enjoy working with people who are emotional caretakers, in their intimate relationships, with their family members and friendships. They take on too many responsibilities, with not knowing how to say no to others. They are doing ALL*THE*THINGS, to please everyone, they self sacrific their own needs, and they themselves are emotionally and physically exhausted daily. They want to find a work-life balance, but struggle hard to imagine how to even begin to do this. I also help those who are in narcissistic abusive relationships, and want to end their toxic relationship. This is where I come in, to help clients find their voice, learn how to identify their feelings, needs and wants, and to communicate it, in their relationships. I work with clients on learning how to build boundaries, to prevent returning to old behaviors and patterns, that have kept them stuck, tired, anxious and not living the life they dream of. I am a big advocate for self care; emotional, physical and spiritual. I love helping clients develop their own self care plan, so they can care for others, while prioritizing and caring for themselves. 
Jenna OstrowskiJ

Jenna Ostrowski

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor- Conditional
Online Therapy
Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?
My experience with a family member's suicide along with my own childhood trauma and mental health struggles inspired me to seek out more knowledge on what I was experiencing. My personal healing motivated me to make a career in helping others struggling through similar issues. I find it incredibly rewarding when I can help another person in need. 
Focusing on your mental health is the keystone for overall health and wellbeing, and you are doing the hardest part by just having the desire to start therapy. You are making a huge investment in yourself that will provide you with incredible emotional dividends. Clients describe my style as safe, warm, genuine, and authentic. I like to infuse sessions with humor, but only when appropriate. My goal is to create a safe space with a nonjudgmental and compassionate approach, which allows you to explore and change patterns and behaviors in your life that no longer serve you. Not only will we make sense of these behaviors, but I will also help you gain insight and interpret the deeper meaning of significants situations in your life. I believe YOU are the expert in your own life and YOU are in the driver seat. I am sitting in the passenger side, offering you guidance and tools to help navigate through challenging terrain. I have six years of experience, working with adults throughout a variety of issues such as anger management, addiction, codependency, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship problems, and a high focus on trauma. It is critical that you feel compatible and comfortable with a therapist. With this in mind, I offer a free 20-minute consultation to help determine if we are the right fit for each other. You can contact me through email or phone
Stacie GarciaS

Stacie Garcia

LPC Associate, NCC
Online & In-Person
Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?
I have worked 22 years in special education with neurodivergent, emotional disturbance, and behavioral struggles. I became a therapist after losing a brother to suicide, mother grieving, and being a single mother. I want to help other with depression and anxiety as it motivates me to see the progress in their mental health and increase their self-esteem.
Parents want what is best for their child and they want someone that will let their child learn and explore their experiences in a safe environment. You want to learn how to support your child/adolescent at home by gaining resources and tools that will improve relationships and behaviors. I help individuals, groups, parents, children, adolescents, and adults navigate through their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I work with issues of depression, grief, anxiety, behavior, self-harm, suicidality, and neurodiversity. You want someone that will listen and assist you in meeting your goals and I will guide you along the way. With a diversified approach using modalities such as trauma-focused CBT, child-centered play therapy, animal assisted therapy, and cognitive behavioral theory, I teach the client how to recognize that thoughts can change their feelings and emotions in various situations which can then induce adverse behaviors and body sensations. My goal is to help clients process trauma and teach how to implement strategies to build healthy thought patterns leading to a foundation for lifelong resilience and well-being. Neurodiverse people will learn skills to help with relationships/friendships, social cues, perspectives, and emotional regulations. I'm ready to meet and support you!