The vast majority of problems that bring people to therapy are the result of using defense mechanisms to avoid facing uncomfortable emotions and conflicts. When these defenses become chronic they start to create the very problems that we ruin our quality of life. I help patients to identify the defense mechanisms that they are using and to turn aga
My ideal client is an adult (18 yo - 64 yo), who is facing life challenges such as self-esteem issues, grief, life transitions, work related stress, parenting challenges, academic or career related issues, among other challenges - that manifest' itself as excessive worry or sadness, andor not feeling seen or understood. Here at Mending Blanket
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I am a bilingual (Spanish) and bi-cultural (Central American) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California. I have 6 years of clinical experience treating children, at-risk adolescents, adults, and families in various settings, such as in-home, school-based (k-12), telehealth, pediatric clinic, and private p
I sincerely believe that there are reasons behind our presenting emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Sometimes, we get stuck in patterns that might have been helpful for us at some point in our lives, but are not so helpful for us now. These patterns sometimes keep us stuck and prevent us from relating to ourselves and others in satisfying ways. Thr
People will often feel overwhelmed by what is going on with their lives. You do not have to suffer silently in this experience alone. Let’s work together and understand where you are at and what you are going through, both to understand your psychological environment, remove the obstacles before you, and let the healing begin.
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Hello, Chelsea Frank!
I’m Chelsea, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I obtained a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science with an emphasis in psychology from Concordia University Irvine in 2013. I went on to earn a master’s
My name is Dr. L! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, anger management, family conflict, relationship conflicts, a
Finding a therapist is not easy and chances are
you’re either questioning if you need to go to counseling at all, or telling yourself you can handle whatever is going on, by yourself. Most of the time, we wait a long time before we reach out for support to take care of our mental health. If you are confused, feeling stuck, struggling with s
I believe every person deserves to live life as his or her best self. Together we can explore what is standing between who you are and who you want to be. Perhaps you are experiencing life stressors that are difficult to manage. Or maybe you are experiencing overwhelming feelings of sadness or worry. Or perhaps you and your partner are not as conne
Are you feeling confused and disappointed because things just never seem to work out? It's like your GPS is messed up. This usually leads to lots of second guessing and, eventually, a feeling of "stuckness." Then, you might start feeling anxious or depressed. Maybe this is accompanied by headaches and digestion problems. That's usually when peo
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