Therapists in Acton, California CA
TREATMENT AND TOOLS FOR TRAUMA
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PH.D., IN PSYCHOANALYSIS AND NEUROSCIENCE, CERTIFIED PSYCHOANALYST, PSY.A, & LICENSED PSYCHOANALYST
My background is in both psychoanalysis and neuroscience (doctorate) and I am also a Certified and Licensed Psychoanalyst. So I am able to bring both a background in research into mind/brain issues, and I am trained as a clinician. I have been working with trauma for many years, and most recently (2016) I have been working with traumatic brain injury patients (including professional athletes). I am grateful for my dual background in mind/brain, because all brain injured patients require both perspectives. In August of 2023 I published "The Complex Architecture and Healing of Traumatic Brain Injuries: Listening to The Brain" with Cambridge Scholars Publishing in the UK. This is the story (based on case histories) of the journey to find a "healing road" for all persons who have had serious disruptions in brain functioning. This is very, very challenging territory to work in. And in my experience, requires a great collaboration between doctor and patient. I am also the author of "Moon Over Seaville," the story of the hunt for a serial arsonist in Southern California (in 4 Episodes). Available everywhere under "Mystery/Thrillers." I have patients all across the country (via phone). Brain injuries can be healed!
34 Years Experience
Kelda Hartman
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I believe that no matter where you’ve been, what you’ve been through, or where you are currently, there is hope. I know that life can throw some crazy curve balls and I understand how painful and earth-shattering crisis can be. You may feel too weary to deal with what is happening (or you may be tired of always having to be so strong), but sometimes transformation can happen just by holding on. I would like to be the person who supports you in hanging on, even if the rope seems to be slipping through your fingers. Because I believe the future can look different than the present and the past. Things can change. So if you feel like giving up, please give me a call instead.
Like a tree, I believe that in order to change the fruit (what is currently going on in our life), we need to look at the root. You can pick every orange off an orange tree hoping it will grow apples, but unless you change the root, it will just keep growing oranges. I believe that if we can get to the “heart” (or root) of what is happening, you will see different fruit begin to develop. Because I believe that many of life’s struggles stem from wounds of the heart. I want to help wounded hearts heal. I enjoy working with people of all cultures, beliefs and backgrounds. For those who are interested in Christian Counseling, I am also trained in integrating God into that healing process.
8 Years Experience
Chris Tickner
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Compassionate, non-judgmental therapy that works! Dr. Tickner has been helping people live the life they deserve and have the relationships they want for over 25 years. His approach brings together the best from the worlds of cognitive therapy, couples counseling, individual therapy, mindfulness/meditation, somatic psychology, trauma therapy, and neuroscience.
28 Years Experience
Dan Fink
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I am a nerd, a leader, and a supporter. I have experience in corporate tech, cognitive psychology research, and nonprofit leadership. I'm a Co-Founder of Relational Associates, Managing Director of The Relational Center, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
15 Years Experience
Francia Telesford
Registered Social Worker, MSW, ACSW, CLE, PMH-C
Thanks for taking time to find care for yourself. You deserve to have wellness and care and to have a therapist who wants to see you thrive. Most of my clients come to me seeking help with stress, anxiety, and the various stages of motherhood. I love and have a wealth of experience working with individuals and families and building relationships. In my own journey to healing, I have had to learn to navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and postpartum stress and anxiety. I understand what it feels like to be overwhelmed and to want someone to see and care for you in a way that feels genuine. I have been working in the helping profession for 20 years in various settings from private practice, non-profit, hospital, educational and street outreach settings. My goal is to meet you where you are and to partner with you to decrease your suffering no matter where you are in your life stage. We all deserve wellness.
**NOTE: Please see the finances section below. Lowest fee starts at $100/session. **
14 Years Experience
Anna Yu Lee
Life Coach, PhD, MPH, MA
Dr. Yu Lee is the founder of Concierge Mental Health, a practice which provides direct support and connections to a local network of highly skilled mental health providers who offer evidence-based services including individual and couples therapy, neuropsychological assessments, creative workshops, and educational seminars. This practice serves individuals, groups, and organizations with tools for facilitating individual, relational, familial, and communal healing, growth, and wellbeing. Dr. Yu Lee draws from over 20 years of international public health research and university teaching experience to support adult individuals and couples experiencing a wide range of cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns. Her education and training are in multicultural counseling, public health, and biostatistics, and her professional experience spans the fields of journalism, counseling, residential care management, health promotion, and undergraduate/graduate instruction, with contributions including the planning, delivering, and evaluation of workshops, health initiatives, group activities, and interventions for individuals and groups disadvantaged by poverty, domestic violence, physical/psychological abuse, disability, isolation, and homelessness. While her academic scholarship has primarily focused on multicultural perceptions and treatment of stigmatized health behaviors, she has also produced research on human emotions, eating behaviors, obesity, substance use, cognitive health, memory, and statistical science. Her publications have appeared in journals of public health, social and behavioral health, and statistical education, as well as a reference text on substance and behavioral addictions published by the Cambridge University Press. On the subjects of her publications, she has presented to academic, clinical, and industry audiences in multiple countries in North America, Western Europe, East Asia, and the Middle East.
2 Years Experience
Marley Cote
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
**Not currently accepting new clients** You've done the talk therapy thing before, but still feel like something is missing. On the outside, it looks like you have made it and people remind you of how far you have come. But then, there seems to be an emptiness inside of you—either from being overwhelmed or numbed out by your emotions. You are constantly giving 110% of yourself to your relationships, even though no one else seems to put that same effort into you. It has depleted you, exhausted you. There are things from your own past that need to be confronted, but it was always easier for you to bury yourself in others' problems. Not anymore, now it is time for a change. It is time for you to put yourself first and to align your emotions, mind, and body. It can be scary to look inwards for healing, and I can be your therapist to walk with you on this journey. My approach to therapy is emotionally-focused, attachment-based, and trauma-informed. If you are ready to put yourself first, please call or email me to set up a free 30-minute consultation.
5 Years Experience
Rosa L. Casquino
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Now offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy!
I am a Latinx-Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has a passion for working with adults struggling with the impact of trauma.
Over the last 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, childhood trauma, and complex trauma.
I don’t believe in a one size fits all approach to therapy. I focus on you as a person, and utilize the tools and experience I’ve gained throughout the years to support you in your healing journey.
10 Years Experience
Christian Holmes
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Find freedom, joy, and purpose. I help clients actualize their health, wealth, relationships and higher purpose. I specialize in working with high achievers in the areas of anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues / family conflict and spiritual growth. I also do significant work with clients experiencing attachment issues and trauma / PTSD using EMDR.
6 Years Experience
Dr Mark Baker
Psychologist, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist
Our counseling center focuses on in depth individual psychotherapy for those who have tried other approaches and yet still find themselves in need of something more, as well as intensive marital therapy by skilled clinicians who specialize in repairing broken bonds in intimate relationships.
44 Years Experience