Thinking Disorders therapists in El Monte, CA
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Thinking Disorders
Anna Yu Lee
Life Coach, PhD, MPH, MA
I work with people experiencing thinking disorders using a wide range of approaches.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Monte, CA
Online in El Monte, CA
Thinking Disorders
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
We work through the symptoms of your thinking disorder and help you re balance your life and health and sense of well being.
17 Years Experience
Online in El Monte, CA (Online Only)
Thinking Disorders
David Sudyka
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Disorganized thinking or difficulty staying grounded in reality can be confusing and distressing. It may affect how you process information, communicate, or relate to others. In therapy we will work in a structured and supportive way to better understand these experiences and develop strategies to stay more grounded and connected. The goal is to help you improve clarity, stability, and day to day functioning.
4 Years Experience
Online in El Monte, CA (Online Only)
Thinking Disorders
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in therapy for thinking disorders
19 Years Experience
Online in El Monte, CA (Online Only)
Thinking Disorders
Joey Sarcoz
Therapist, MA, LMFT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Concepts & Theory.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Monte, CA
Online in El Monte, CA
Thinking Disorders
Karen Queller
Art Therapist, M.A Expressive Arts Therapy
Engage in creative processes that encourage self-expression, promote cognitive flexibility, and gain new perspectives.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Monte, CA
Online in El Monte, CA
Thinking Disorders
Jeanette Abney
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
I have over 20 years of experience with assisting individuals with thinking disorders. I provide CBT Therapy and other tools to address one's cognitive belief system.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Monte, CA
Online in El Monte, CA
Thinking Disorders
Dr. Vicki D. Coleman (Dr. Vicki), The Coleman Group PLLC & The Anger Doctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, CCMHC, QMHP, MAC, DAC, SAP, CAMF, BCC, HS-BCP
Inappropriate thinking and thinking disorders will be examined within the context of the implications for decision making and behavior.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Monte, CA
Online in El Monte, CA
Thinking Disorders
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When Your Mind Won’t Turn Off
Do you ever feel trapped inside your own head — overanalyzing every detail, questioning every decision, or worrying endlessly about what might happen next? Maybe your thoughts move so fast you can’t rest, or so repetitively that you feel stuck in mental quicksand. When your mind is constantly racing or looping, it’s not a sign of weakness — it’s your brain’s way of trying (and failing) to solve a problem it can’t control. Over time, that mental overload can create anxiety, irritability, insomnia, and exhaustion.
In therapy, we’ll use a structured, evidence-based approach called TEAM-CBT to help you slow down, organize, and retrain your thinking patterns. Together, we’ll:
Learn to recognize the difference between helpful problem-solving and mental spinning
Use tools to calm racing thoughts and reduce rumination
Build cognitive flexibility so your brain can shift gears more easily
Strengthen your ability to focus, rest, and stay present
Use neuroscience-based techniques to reset overactive “threat” and “worry” circuits
You’ll leave sessions with practical tools you can use daily to quiet your mind, sleep more deeply, and think more clearly. Relief doesn’t come from forcing your thoughts to stop — it comes from changing how you relate to them.
I BELIEVE:
You are not your thoughts — and your thoughts are not always the truth.
A racing mind is a sign of an overprotective brain, not a broken one.
Calm isn’t something you “find”; it’s something you train your brain to return to.
You can learn to live with your mind, not against it.
Clarity, rest, and focus are skills — and they can be learned.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
• Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) – to regulate the nervous system and support trauma recovery alongside cognitive tools for a well-rounded approach
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Monte, CA
Online in El Monte, CA
Thinking Disorders
KIM RICHARDSON LINDLEY
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, I CADC II
In the therapeutic setting, the capacity to differentiate from the mind's ability to think complex truths, and some less than helpful untruths or cognitive distortions is illuminating and healing.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Monte, CA
Online in El Monte, CA
El Monte is an eastern Los Angeles County city with a predominantly Latino population and a working-class character that distinguishes it from more affluent communities in the San Gabriel Valley, and its mental health landscape reflects the economic pressures, immigration-related challenges, and cultural factors affecting one of the county's more densely populated and underserved communities. Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health provides public services, and community health centers offer some sliding-scale and bilingual care, but private therapy options are limited and access to Spanish-speaking therapists is consistently below the level of need. Common therapy concerns include immigration stress and trauma, economic anxiety, family and intergenerational dynamics, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of seeking mental health support in a community where cultural stigma and language access barriers remain significant. The city's proximity to the broader LA therapy market means that those with the means can access a wide range of Spanish-language and culturally competent private practitioners.
Thinking Disorders therapists in El Monte, CA Statistics
Thinking Disorders therapists in El Monte, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $228 per session. 96% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (68%), and Family Systems Therapy (56%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$228
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 28% |
Online Only |
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| 4% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 68% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 56% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 52% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 48% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 44% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 52% | Young Adult |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 64% | LGBTQ+ |
| 60% | Men |
| 56% | Jewish |
| 52% | Christian |