Self Esteem Therapists in California

Welcome! I am a dually Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Educational Psychologist with over 15-years of professional experience. My clinical training is in supporting individuals and families learn to lead healthier and more purposeful lives using an attachment-based and trauma-informed lens. In therapy, we will work together to help you understand how your past has shaped your present, heal from underlying wounds and break free from patterns that no longer serve you. Together we will balance this with practical tools to help you navigate your daily life by integrating psychoeducation, mindfulness, CBT, and solution focused therapy. This eclectic approach will help you feel more connected to yourself and lay the groundwork for deeper and more meaningful relationships. I am passionate about helping people develop a greater understanding of who they are as individuals and within the context of their relationships and life experiences. I look forwa together to help you feel more connected and live a more fulfilling life.

“A span of life is nothing. But the man who lives that span, he is something. He can fill that tiny span with meaning, so its quality is immeasurable though its quantity may be insignificant.” – Chaim Potok, The Chosen “Every time we ask a question, we’re generating a possible version of a life.” – David Epston  Hi! I’m Jaime, and I’m honored to make your acquaintance. I am currently a graduate student in the Master of Arts Marriage and Family Therapy Program at National University. I am working under the supervision of Rosa Montoya, LMFT#115495. I have experience working with school-aged children in academic settings as an instructional assistant for special education. Additionally, as an MFT trainee, I have had the privilege of collaborating with children and teens who have experienced bullying and abuse to explore preferred identities. I also have a variety of lived experiences that have expanded my ability to question my assumptions, listen empathetically, and be curious. My life has been one in search for meaning. When I was younger, I thought that meaning came from the answers to life’s difficult questions like “What does my suffering say about me?”, “Who am I?”, and “How do I make a difference?” – and I searched for answers in many contexts, including spirituality, creative writing, art, music, and literature. My personal search for meaning and answers led me to volunteer for disaster relief in the aftermath of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami; while I was in Japan, I encountered what it was like to live in another culture and respect and value other ways of being. Since that experience, I have found that questions – not answers – hold a universe of possibilities and allow meaning to grow, change, and become with me. As a narrative therapist-in-training, I am passionate about exploring with you all the rich possibilities of becoming. I see life as a journey whose paths, detours, fellow travelers, luggage, and destinations are yours to choose, define, and relate to in ways that reflect your values and the meaning you wish to create. I hope to collaborate with you in questioning constrained descriptions of life to create more space for you to reauthor, explore, and discover new possibilities of being and becoming. It would be my honor to join with you in elevating and privileging your voice, experiences, knowledge, preferred meaning, and values in our conversations together. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I look forward to joining with you on your journey! 

With 8 years of experience as an adult psychiatrist and Board Certification, I specialize in Reproductive Psychiatry and Integrative Women's Mental Health. As a Harvard-trained physician with a Master of Science in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University, I've had the privilege of delivering lectures for prestigious organizations like The American Psychiatric Association. My primary aim is to empower you to thrive, moving beyond mere day-to-day management. I am deeply committed to equipping you with the knowledge you need to make well-informed choices regarding your health. Within a female-centered approach, I provide medication management and psychotherapy, prioritizing your well-being at the core of our work together. I firmly believe that women deserve exceptional support and care from the onset of menses through menopause. Our collaboration is based on a partnership, and I am dedicated to ensuring you feel genuinely acknowledged, supported, and heard throughout your journey. Additionally, I am deeply passionate about social justice and the exploration of racial and maternal healthcare issues. A significant portion of my practice is devoted to assisting women of color in navigating the unique challenges they face while seeking top-quality, culturally sensitive medical care. As a reproductive psychiatrist, I possess extensive expertise and training to guide you through hormonally-driven life transitions with evidence-based care. My knowledge of integrative and holistic healthcare enables me to craft tailored treatment plans aimed at enhancing your overall well-being. My work has been prominently featured across a variety of platforms and publications, including renowned outlets such as CNN and the Journal of the American Medical Association. Your health and well-being are at the heart of everything I do, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey to better mental health and overall wellness.

Hazel is fluent in English and Vietnamese, born and raised in California. I am real/genuine. She provides a safe place for clients to feel supported and encouraged to make significant, positive changes.  

I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#136748) supervised by Adina M. Ascher, PhD, LCSW (#28900). I received my Bachelor’s in Psychology in 2000, and my Masters in Business Administration in Marketing from Drexel University in 2004. After having my first child, I knew I wanted to help other women navigate the journey of family planning and I enrolled in my mentor’s MFT program. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Alliant International University with a Masters of Arts in Child and Family Therapy in 2022. Leaning into my village, we welcomed our second child while I was in school. I completed my practicum at Liberation Institute, providing accessible mental health services to clients in San Francisco and through out California. The ability to provide tele-health services allowed me to balance having an infant, being present for my toddler, being a loving wife, sister, and daughter. I am so grateful to serve on the management team at Liberation Institute, training hundreds of aspiring clinicians in group therapy. I am a Gottman Bringing Baby Home educator. I am grateful to have completed The Gottman Institute Level 1 and Level 2 Training. Currently, I am training with Postpartum Support International and receiving my Maternal Mental Health Certificate. I facilitate a safe place for my clients to experience the ups and downs of having a baby. I have continuously helped my clients step into a more holistic narrative of themselves, and connect more fully in their partnerships through the rollercoaster ride of IVF, IUI, and or adoption. I have successfully helped couples turn towards each other and feel a renewed closeness in their connection. My priority is to reflect kindness and support during the challenges of family planning. As an experienced clinician I have assisted women and couples navigate family planning, parenting and have helped couples turn towards each other with love and admiration, my qualifications include: Gottman Method Level 1 & 2 focused solely on fostering love and compassion for couples. Gottman Bringing Baby Home certification. Growing a family takes a village. I would be honored to hold a compassionate role within your support network as you build you family. When you are ready, feel free to reach out to me for a consultation. Wishing you wellness in your journey. Education Masters of Arts - Child and Family Therapy - Alliant International University - 2022 Masters of Business Administration - Drexel University - 2004 Qualifications The Gottman Institute - Bringing Baby Home Educator The Gottman Institute - Level 1 The Gottman Institute - Level 2

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I offer individual, couple, and family therapy to adult clients - I also enjoy working with preteens/teens!  In my work with clients I explore individual factors, family dynamics/patterns (historical/current), and social factors (privilege, marginalization) as they relate to presenting problems (anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, etc.) Additionally, I work from a decolonial, intersectional feminist, and social justice lens. I see clients as the expert in their lives and collaborate with them to better support them in leading their best lives.   If you have any questions about me or the work I do, please book a 15-20 minute free phone consultation with me!  

My Serenity therapist focus on Anxiety, Depression, issues of attachment trauma/PTSD, and unresolved emotional pain. We are a holistic group practice & will help your healing, challenges that have affected you socially, insecure about relationships, lead to poor confidence, perhaps you have become a people pleaser. Have you noticed you overthink, and maybe criticize yourself often or put yourself down? Imagine you can tone the noise down, grow insight and take care of your emotional needs better.

I help those seeking a deeper, lasting approach to mental health—someone who may have tried medication or therapy before but hasn’t found the right fit. They struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, or mood instability and want a provider who sees them as a whole person, not just a diagnosis. They are looking for a balance of medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes to feel better, regain control, and build resilience. Their goal is to heal, grow, and feel empowered in their mental health journey, using both science and holistic strategies to create real, sustainable change. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and panic disorders, offering therapy, medication management, and lifestyle support. As a SAFE-EMDR therapist and integrative provider, I help clients heal from trauma, manage emotions, and build resilience. My goal is to create personalized, effective treatment plans for lasting well-being

As a licensed psychotherapist and life coach, I help ambitious, anxious women learn how to trust and put themselves first, so they can stop burning themselves out trying to meet other people’s expectations. My clients have done all the things to create a life they would be proud of, but they’re not as happy as they thought they would be. I help them to get their confidence back and experience more joy - and I’d love to help you do the same.

Visit my site at www.mwelchcounseling.com