Find a Therapist in Oceanside, CA

It is possible to experience yourself and your life in a more positive way. I can help you to make changes in the habits that are impacting your health and happiness. I can help you to take a look at how your past is affecting your present and to consciously create your life in this moment. Making real and lasting change is possible. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, having difficulty focusing or maintaining healthy relationships, you are capable of change. It's not always easy to see where to start or how to make it last, but having someone on your side to help can make all the difference. I use psychodynamic, behavioral and mindfulness approaches to help clients reach their goals. Each person is different so the therapeutic techniques and relationship will be different with each person. It is important for you to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with and I provide a free phone consultation so that we can see if we could be a good fit.

Welcome. I'm glad you're here. I'm a Jungian analyst and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 35445) with over 25 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate life’s complexities, deepen self-understanding, and create more meaningful, connected lives. My private practice is based in Valley Village, California, where I offer a grounded, compassionate space for growth, insight, and healing. My approach is practical, intuitive, and deeply collaborative. I integrate traditional psychotherapy with Jungian analysis, active imagination, and dreamwork—offering both insight and concrete tools. Clients often describe me as warm, thoughtful, and engaged. I listen closely—to what is said and what remains unspoken—and help you find clarity and strength from within. In addition to my private practice, I teach workshops on dream interpretation and personal growth, supervise clinicians, and serve as a training analyst. I'm a past president of the C.G. Jung Study Center of Southern California, and I continue to be involved in training and mentoring the next generation of depth-oriented therapists.

Therapy is scary. It is nerve-wracking to imagine sharing your secrets with a stranger. I truly understand that. But you might be here because you are ready to get the help you need and deserve. The first step in creating meaningful change is to acknowledge that you want something different and that you might be stumped as how to make that happen. I want to help you identify the patterns in your life that perpetuate the cycle you sometimes find yourself in. I want to help you discover your authentic self and live your life the way you've always wanted to. It's time to get into some action! I work with a variety of issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and self-harm behaviors, but I specialize in addiction. I have extensive knowledge of the 12-step process and have worked with individuals struggling with spirituality or higher power. I also work with families of addicts who have suffered just as much and often greater than the addict themselves. I enjoy working with all age groups including 65+, but my passion is working with young adults. My therapeutic approach is collaborative. I am trained in Gestalt therapy which is helpful in learning to identify emotions and patterns of behavior that lie at the root of many problems. I work from an inclusive and multicultural perspective, and I tailor treatment to fit each individual. I am also LGBTQ+ affirming.

In these stressful times of uncertainly and loss, it can feel overwhelming and hard navigate all of life's responsibilities. It can be especially challenging if you're already in the midst of a life transition. Whether you just had a new baby, recently got married or divorced, are experiencing conflict within your relationship, went through a traumatic event, such as a sexual assault, medical crisis or death, or just want to gain a better understanding of yourself and your place in the world, I can offer support and expertise. Collaboration, awareness, and transformation are key components to my therapy practice. I work hard to build trust, safety and comfort, respecting each client's individuality. My training in attachment theory, somatic interventions and neurobiology will help to aid our work and heal the wounds of relationships and traumas while building healthy coping skills. We will work mindfully, integrating our bodies, breath and physical selves whenever possible, aiming to deepen the mind and body connection. Reaching out to a new therapist can often feel anxiety provoking. That first phone call or email is the hardest part! I aim to make the process as comfortable as possible, while making sure we're a good fit. I offer a free phone consultation to help with the transition.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a doctoral degree in counseling psychology. I have been licensed for twenty-three years. My theoretical orientation is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); however, I also draw on solution-focused and humanistic theories, as well as psychodynamic and holistic approaches in therapy. I work primarily with depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), and trauma.

I specialize in supporting adults facing cancer and other serious or life limiting illnesses. With over 20 years in Palliative and Hospice care, I help adults and families navigate through complex medical decisions, challenging family dynamics, and end-of-life concerns. I also work with caregivers and healthcare professionals experiencing burnout and emotional fatigue. When you or someone you love is facing cancer or another serious condition, everything can feel uncertain. Together we can make space for the parts of you that feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or scared, and the ones trying to stay strong, so you don’t have to carry this alone. I help adults and families navigate the emotional impact of cancer and other chronic or terminal illnesses. I facilitate California's End of Life Option Act and help people cope through change, loss, and uncertainty. Whether we are working through grief, anxiety, burnout, or overwhelm, my goal is to help clients find clarity, meaning, and emotional balance.

Practical, non-judgemental, with a goal of moving forward. Are you a struggling couple or individual, feeling stuck and emotionally tired? Are you a couple or individual ready for the next step in your relationship or in life!? I bring a variety of skills and compassion and experience to the room. I aim to help you feel stronger, calmer, and regain a sense of hope for your future, for your relationship, for happiness. I have two main areas of focus: Relationship skills and emotion regulation. For couples, I have been certified in the couples program Mastering The Mysteries of Love. For individuals and their families I have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, helpful for those struggling with emotional regulation, relationship, and impulse control problems. I work from a goal oriented approach, looking at short term and long term goals, and keeping the focus on solvable issues, or assisting in finding acceptance. I worked in a psychiatric setting for 15 years, and managed the clinical team for 8. I have had a private practice since 2004. I have worked in a corporate setting as a quality coach and management trainer helping businesses and school organizations change for the better.

I am trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). I help people who have experienced trauma heal from what happened and grow from it, too. I love working with teens, adults, parents, and couples. Our therapeutic relationship is the most important thing to me, and I work hard to create a space where clients can learn to trust. I am a Licensed Marriage and (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)) in California. I have also worked with individuals who need support as they move through life changes and transitions.

Updated: 61426 If you're exhausted from overthinking, self-doubt, or feeling stuck in the same painful cycle with your partner - you're not broken; you're just carrying too much for too long. My ideal clients are overwhelmed adults and couples who feel disconnected, stuck in conflict, or caught in patterns that keep repeating despite their best efforts. Together, we look beneath the surface to understand what's really driving those dynamics, then rebuild communication, connection, and trust at your pace. I offer both in-person sessions in Woodland Hills and telehealth throughout California. You don't have to keep white-knuckling it through anxiety, shame, or repeating the same painful patterns with your partner. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, self-worth, and couples counseling - helping you understand what's really driving your emotions and conflicts, not just manage symptoms. Together, we rebuild communication, connection, and trust. You don't have to carry this alone - whether you're struggling individually or stuck in repeating conflict with your partner. If overthinking, disconnection, or painful patterns have left you exhausted, it's okay to want something different. Reaching out doesn't mean commitment - it's a chance to be heard and start finding a way forward together.

I'm Dr. Antoinette Ibrahimi, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in Claremont & Arcadia & Telehealth CA. Each person and relationship has their own unique struggles that they walk with through life. My goal is to support each person on their journey toward creating a solid sense of self and emotional connection. I believe that getting to know yourself on a deeper level helps you choose the life you wish to live. Asking for help is a courageous act. My role as a psychologist is to create a genuine, safe, supportive, compassionate space where you can build lasting change within yourself and your relationships. It is my privilege to witness individual and family journeys toward growth and healing. I have experience and training working with families, individual adults, and couples to manage anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, depression, marriage difficulties, trauma, chronic illness, and behavioral issues. Our collaborative relationship allows me to get to know you and your relationships, so I can help you build lasting and meaningful life changes. I help my clients through their journeys using a differentiation family systems perspective. Together we will help you achieve and maintain balance so you can live the life you want.