Find a Therapist near Monrovia, CA

Through a collaborative and empathetic process, I help clients face their personal and professional challenges with an eclectic approach. Drawing upon decades of education and direct experience, I offer interventions, techniques, and practical tools that are based in psychodynamic theory, neuroscience, and innovation. With a focus on mindfulness and intentional living, I assist people with gaining a thorough understanding of their reactions to stressors and developing practices that support healthy shifts in perspective, communication, and behavior. By enabling people to separate their past from their present, they can free themselves from patterns that are no longer serving them. Additionally, when people's levels of anxiety, depression, and overall emotional discomfort decrease, opportunities are created for peace, happiness, and success.

I am a therapist providing for partners struggling with infidelity, addiction, intimacy issues, and codependency. The aftermath of infidelity can bring self-doubt, fear, loneliness, and a million questions with very few good answers. I offer counselling for husbands and wives to help navigate these challenges. I work closely with my clients to rebuild their sense of self and find secure, positive support as they heal through counseling. I also help clients who are sober or working a recovery program build healthier relationships that are free of the unhealthy patterns that existed in their past. I am passionately and genuinely interested in seeing my clients succeed and find resolutions that highlight the strength that is already within them. I am direct and caring in my approach. I try to make therapy a tool you can take with you and use in your everyday life. I believe therapy should be practical and motivating.

Feeling sad, isolated, and anxious? Relief and solutions are within reach. I'll help you get in control of your situation, uncover the causes of your pain, and teach you effective ways to resolve past, present, and future problems. You'll be heard and listened to in a safe, warm environment, while receiving constructive feedback. You'll learn how to create happier relationships with the significant people in your life by addressing past losses and reevaluating expectations. You'll create and realize a vision for your life by setting and implementing goals via baby steps. I help people overcome anxiety attacks, depression, and losses. I help people develop effective parenting plans for children with or without special needs. I also coach individuals through divorce. I specialize in helping remarried couples with children develop a happy, united, and functional family unit. Get more information from my website; it houses a free monthly newsletter, books for families, answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and more.

You help everyone else, but who helps you? Anger, stress, conflict keeping you stuck? As you rise in your profession, you might find fewer people you trust, fewer available mentors to help you deal with the increase in responsibility and stress. And your friends and family may not really understand your challenges. For 30+ years, I've been helping professionals, and families understand the "why" of their struggles and the "what next" strategies that can work right now! If your important conversations become angry debates (when all your really wanted was to get your point across- to be heard), if anger, conflict, and stress are hurting you professionally and personally, let's talk about how I can help. I know that asking for help might feel like the hardest thing you've ever done. I also know that taking that risk could help you feel much better. If you're unsure about starting or returning to therapy, let's talk - then you decide! You only need to make that first call. Please visit my website for more detailed information about me and about my practice. Or - email or call me to schedule an appointment or to set up a complementary phone consultation. I look forward to talking with you soon.

Dr. Nightingale has been practicing for over 30 years. You may listen to her counseling philosophy on SoundCloud.com. She uses a Brief Therapy model to help clients with depression, anxiety and relationship concerns. She is one of the few therapists licensed both as a Psychologist (PhD level) and as a Marriage, Family, Child Therapist (Masters level). Her self-help books are available on Amazon. She is the past-director of psychiatric hospital and chemical dependency programs. You may read her blog articles here on many therapy issues. Her conference lectures focus on relationship communication, conflict resolution and parenting. She's known for her humor, compassion and dedication to helping clients attain practical solutions in a supportive environment. She uses homework assignments to facilitate progress between therapy sessions for clients who want to get the most out of their treatment. To remain enthusiastic in her field and to bring clients the most up-to-date treatment methods, she invests extensive hours annually in continuing education and specialized training. Her self help books can be found on Amazon. It takes courage to start therapy and begin the changes that will lead to a better life. Dr. Nightingale respects how difficult the first few steps can be. Searching the internet and reading these bios is a good start. The next step is to call and ask any questions you may have, and then schedule an appointment. Therapy can provide practical, straightforward tools that you may then use to make positive changes. You deserve the support of a caring and experienced professional as you face the things you'd like to improve about your life. If you feel stuck, please reach out to a licensed therapist. You deserve a new start.

I work from a compassionate, non-judgemental, client-centered perspective. I believe that the unique rapport that develops between client and therapist is one of the major components of emotional and psychological healing. Creating a therapeutic environment in which you--the client--can feel safe and explore your feelings is my primary objective.

Authenticity, curiosity, awareness, playfulness, humor, and responsiveness are the characteristics that guide my practice. During each session I will create space for us to discuss how our communication is going and invite you to share any concerns or awarenesses you have about our interactions. Mostly, you can expect that I will want to get to know you. I'm a licensed therapist with master's degrees in both social work and early adolescent educations. Since 2002 I've been honored to help teens and adults who struggle with trauma, conflict, loss, grief, family and relationship conflicts, mood difficulties, anxiety, and various other challenges. My years of Zen meditation have helped me cultivate a judgment-free and compassionate interest in my clients and their experiences. Focusing on our here-and-now relationship can help us discover belief patterns, perceptions, and thoughts that impede your personal growth. I'll help you explore your physical, spiritual, and emotional experience to help you boost clarity while creating coping skills that will work for you. I rely on mindfulness to expand your capacity for growth. Whether short or long term, therapy can shed light on long hidden relational patterns and questions. Most importantly, the therapeutic process can provide you with varied solutions, real change, and insight for the future. Please call me for a phone consultation so that we can discuss your specific needs.

I have been using the Gottman Method in couples therapy to successfully transform romantic relationships for 11+ years. This method is based on extensive research on what tools "master couples" use to have successful relationships. I have seen this method turn around relationships again and again, even when the couple had lost all hope for a better future. I will ask you to work hard to achieve this success, but I will be there every step of the way to support you. I know taking this step can seem scary, but your relationship is worth it! I also work with individual clients. I strive to listen deeply, point out destructive patterns with objectivity, and support my clients unconditionally in discovering their true self. I help them listen to that empathic voice inside that challenges them to make change despite outdated coping mechanisms from their upbringing and life experiences. I endeavor to be insightful, nonjudgmental and creative. By using a gentle sense of humor and a supportive, caring style I am able to challenge my clients to achieve the goals they set for themselves.

If you’re a woman who feels overwhelmed, scattered, exhausted, or like you’re constantly falling behind despite trying incredibly hard, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Many of the women I work with are high-functioning on the outside but internally struggling with focus, organization, sleep, anxiety, or emotional overload. Some have an attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) diagnosis; others simply sense that something has always been harder than it should be. I specialize in helping women with ADHD—or those who suspect they may have it—understand their brains, reduce shame, and develop practical strategies that actually fit how they think and live. Therapy with me is warm, validating, and deeply practical. Together we make sense of patterns, calm overwhelm, and build systems that support your real life.

Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who enjoys working with children, adolescents, families, and young adults. I have experience supporting clients from diverse backgrounds who are navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, supportive, and collaborative. My role is to walk alongside you on your journey—listening, supporting, and at times gently challenging you—while always meeting you with compassion and without judgment. My hope is that therapy becomes a space where you feel comfortable being yourself and sharing openly. I work through a holistic and culturally sensitive lens, recognizing that our identities, experiences, and relationships all shape our mental health. With a background in child development, and experience as a school social worker, I have a strong understanding of how family systems and early attachment relationships influence our emotional well-being. I am deeply passionate about this work because I believe everyone deserves access to mental health care, and the chance to feel happy. Life can be challenging, and asking for help is a courageous step. I'm already proud of you! You are more than capable of achieving your goals. If you’re considering therapy, I would be honored to support you in this journey to healing.

I believe therapy should be a safe space where someone in need of help can express themselves without being judged. Eliminating behaviors and beliefs that no longer serve you can help you grow. I use a range of approaches tailored to your needs, assisting you to develop skills and tools that nurture your growth. I use a blend of humanistic and cognitive approaches in therapy, focusing on creating a supportive, empathetic space while helping you develop practical tools for change. A key goal of treatment is to identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that can negatively impact your emotions and mood, allowing for healthier perspectives and more balanced emotional well-being. (Mi lengua materna es el español para los que prefieran comunicarse asi).

I believe therapy should be collaborative and client-directed. I work with my clients to create short and long-term goals based on their desires and needs. I know our history can contribute to our present, so I take time to explore my clients' family history and significant events from the past. Understanding patterns of behavior can be particularly helpful to break cycles of negative behavior. Most importantly, though, I love people and cherish relationships. We each have a need to connect with others, and healthy attachments to others can help us find meaning in our own lives. I aim to honor and strengthen my clients' relationships with children, parents, co-workers, significant others, and the people who cross their paths.