Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in Long Beach, CA

I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities through life’s challenges. My work focuses on helping clients navigate emotional stress, relationship struggles, trauma, and personal growth. I strive to create a compassionate and collaborative space where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.

I earned a Master’s in Social Work from California State University. My approach blends evidence-based practices with a person-centered, strengths-focused perspective. I believe in meeting clients where they are while helping them build resilience, self-awareness, and effective coping strategies.

I am passionate about helping clients develop tools to manage life transitions, improve relationships, and enhance emotional well-being. My goal is to help each person feel seen, supported, and capable of growth. If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, I invite you to take the first step and reach out.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 6 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My background includes providing support in outpatient settings and community-based programs, where I have guided clients through struggles with relationships, life transitions, and emotional well-being. I take a collaborative, compassionate approach, working alongside clients to help them feel empowered and supported in their journey toward healing.

I earned my Master’s in Counseling, Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix. I integrate family systems and client-centered approaches to create a safe, balanced space for healing. My goal is to support clients in strengthening relationships, improving communication, and building resilience.

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. I strive to create an environment where you feel safe, respected, and heard. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your relationship, or your family, I welcome you to reach out. Together, we can work toward the growth and balance you’re looking for.

I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience in the mental health field. In my practice, I integrate professional expertise and lived experience to build authentic connections with clients. I take a client-centered and strength-based approach, creating individualized treatment plans that are practical and effective. I provide structured interventions, clear explanations of psychological concepts, and coping strategies such as reframing negative thoughts. My goal is always to empower clients with tools they can use immediately and independently.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Massachusetts, where I gained a strong foundation in evidence-based practices. My training allows me to draw from therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to provide effective, compassionate care.

Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming, but I want clients to feel reassured that they will never face their journey alone. It takes tremendous courage to reach out, and I honor that trust by offering a safe, supportive space where clients are seen, heard, and understood. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside each client as they work toward healing.

Stephanie “Sunny” Graham is an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 1 year of experience. They specialize in treating children, preteens, adolescents, adults, and seniors experiencing depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, challenging relationships, stress, life transitions, grief and loss, and gender identity/transition concerns. Sunny’s ideal client feels overwhelmed, stuck in a rut, or confused about their thoughts or feelings, and seeks coping strategies, practical tools, and clarity.

Sunny has a Master’s in Integrative Social Work from the University of Southern California. They use evidence-based practices to help clients understand themselves and improve their relationships.

Asking for help is the first step in building the bridge between where you are and where you want to be. With the right assistance, you can succeed in your goals, even when there are challenges along the way. Sunny would be honored to walk alongside you. Please reach out when you are ready.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 22 years of experience in outpatient and residential care settings. I continue to strengthen my expertise in advanced mental health care. I am dedicated to supporting individuals and families through evidence-based clinical practice and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve mental health outcomes and access to care.

I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Charles R. Drew School of Medicine. My approach to care integrates motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and therapeutic interventions to promote emotional stability and wellness. I strive to empower clients with tools that foster resilience and sustainable mental health improvement.

I am passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care to individuals with mental health conditions. I believe in meeting each client where they are, providing education, and promoting self-awareness to encourage personal growth. My goal is to help clients navigate their journey toward balance and overall well-being.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of experience helping adults, children, and elderly clients navigate a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, illness, bullying, relationship struggles, anger management, and career-related stress. I bring a compassionate and holistic approach to my work, drawing from extensive training and experience to create a supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered. My goal is to help individuals and families overcome challenges, build resilience, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.

I earned my Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University. My therapeutic approach is integrative, utilizing evidence-based practices such as trauma therapy, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and family systems work. I tailor care to meet each client’s unique needs.

I am deeply committed to providing clients with a safe and supportive space to explore challenges, strengthen relationships, and work toward meaningful goals. Whether you are managing mental health concerns, facing life transitions, or seeking tools for growth, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and wellness.

Dyamon White is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 4 years of experience. She has worked with individuals from all walks of life, including children, teens, adults, and those facing housing instability. Dyamon specializes in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, family conflict, and self-esteem concerns. She is committed to helping clients feel empowered, understood, and supported as they take steps toward meaningful change.

Dyamon earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Concordia University. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. She guides clients in uncovering patterns that impact their present and helps them move toward the life they envision for themselves.

Dyamon understands how overwhelming life can feel and creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen and heard. She encourages clients to take the first step toward healing and believes that with the right support, lasting change is possible.

Jordan Bobbitt is a Licensed Master Social Worker working toward licensure as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). She has served as an individual/family outpatient mental health therapist, adolescent case manager, support group facilitator, and mental health advocate. As an affirming therapist with experience in resource allocation, therapeutic processing, and advocacy, Jordan curates safety in sessions and ensures that you are growing your “toolkit” to curate safety in the world around you, outside of sessions. She specializes in supporting adolescent mental health, folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, and women’s health.

Jordan attended The University of California-Davis, where she was awarded a B.S. in Human Development with minors in Education and Religious Studies. Upon completing her undergraduate degree, Jordan attended The University of Pennsylvania where she was awarded a Master of Social Work (MSW) with a clinical concentration.

Jordan honors you as the expert on your own life and narrative. She deeply believes that her role is not to tell you what to do or how to do it, but rather to utilize her experiences and education to support you as an empathetic and non-judgmental resource. Jordan hopes to collaborate with you in ways that feel genuine and impactful.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 7 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore identity, strengthen relationships, and heal from past experiences. My goal is to empower you to connect with your inner resilience, find clarity, and build meaningful change. Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you, it’s about reconnecting with who you are.

I earned my Master’s in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. My training emphasized evidence-based practices and a humanistic approach that respects each client’s unique story. I draw from relational, person-centered methods to tailor care to your specific needs, always focusing on trust, compassion, and growth.

I believe therapy is a collaborative journey where you are the expert of your own life. My role is to offer genuine support, cultural awareness, and an environment built on openness and honesty. If you’re seeking a therapist who will listen with empathy and guide you toward insight, healing, and wholeness, I would be honored to connect with you.

I am Maritza Gomez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals facing life’s most difficult challenges. I specialize in working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and suicide ideation, and I am passionate about providing a safe, compassionate space where clients feel truly seen and supported. My goal is to walk alongside each person as they build resilience, restore balance, and find new ways to move forward with confidence and hope.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from San Jose State University. My approach is person-centered, solution-focused, and strength-based, allowing me to meet each client where they are with empathy and without judgment. I have worked extensively with youth, adults, families, and members of the LGBTQ community.

I believe every individual has unique strengths and can overcome life’s challenges. My role is to help you uncover those strengths, build courage, and create meaningful steps toward healing and growth. I am ready to support you on your journey and look forward to helping you reach your goals.

Andrea Carasquero is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care. She supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Andrea creates a safe and validating space where clients feel heard, empowered, and understood. She believes in the power of therapeutic connection to promote lasting change and emotional resilience. Her integrative, collaborative approach is grounded in empathy, trust, and clinical insight.

Andrea holds a Master’s in Nursing from Regis College and specializes in psychiatric medication management. She blends psychopharmacology with person-centered care, tailoring treatment to each client’s needs. Her clinical style fosters emotional clarity, self-efficacy, and sustainable growth across all stages of life.

Andrea is passionate about helping clients reconnect with their goals, whether returning to work, school, or rebuilding self-confidence. She values curiosity, emotional insight, and progress over perfection. With warmth and intention, she partners with you to co-create a path forward that honors both your struggles and your strengths.

I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 4 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families in school and community-based mental health settings. I’ve worked closely with underserved communities, including the Latinx community, and I bring cultural awareness and sensitivity to the therapy space. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, family stressors, and identity exploration while building coping skills, strengthening relationships, and cultivating a stronger sense of self.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from California State University. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, blending cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and family systems. I strive to help clients gain insight, build resilience, and create meaningful change in a compassionate, culturally responsive space.

I know that taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but I believe it is also a powerful act of self-care. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore, heal, and grow. Together, we can strengthen connections, build resilience, and work toward the changes you’re seeking.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 6 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families through life’s challenges. I have worked across residential, school, and community-based settings, offering compassionate care to diverse populations. I specialize in helping clients navigate concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and self-esteem struggles. I believe in helping individuals discover their inner strengths, develop effective tools to manage emotions, and reframe unhelpful thoughts into empowering beliefs that foster growth and resilience.

I have a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide. My therapeutic approach is transparent, person-centered, and strength-based, grounded in curiosity, compassion, and connection. I use treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based therapy, and motivational interviewing.

Inspired by my journey of healing from grief, navigating shifting family dynamics, and breaking free from generational cycles, I bring empathy and understanding to a safe, welcoming space where clients can explore their experiences, embrace their healing journey, and build a meaningful, authentic life. 

Catherine Scott is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of experience supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Catherine understands the weight of mental health struggles and provides a compassionate, judgment-free space where clients can manage stress, improve relationships, navigate change, and foster growth and healing. Catherine’s Ideal client feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and seeks clarity, coping strategies, and emotional balance.

Catherine has a Master’s in Nursing from Walden State University. They believe everyone’s journey is unique, and with the right support, transformation is possible. Catherine provides medication management as well as compassionate guidance, practical tools, and a safe space for growth.

Struggling with mental health can feel isolating, but no one has to face it alone. You deserve support, understanding, and a space to heal. Whether you are battling anxiety, depression, or life's other challenges, help is available. Take the first step today–hope starts here!

I am Sarah Holmes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience supporting individuals navigating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use, and the challenges of major and minor life changes. I specialize in working with adults over 18 experiencing interpersonal distress, emotional dysregulation, or difficulty adjusting to transitions. My goal is to provide a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to move toward healing and growth.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from California State University. My therapeutic approach blends evidence-based practices tailored to each client’s needs, with an emphasis on compassion, collaboration, and accountability. I believe in helping clients develop resilience, self-awareness, and practical strategies for meaningful change.

Therapy with me is supportive and challenging, and I will encourage you to push past barriers because I believe in your strength and ability to achieve your goals. From the first session, I want you to feel seen, understood, and heard. You are in the driver’s seat of your journey, and I will bring the map to help guide the way.

Carina Demanigold is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s most difficult transitions. She draws from both physical and mental healthcare backgrounds, including hospice care. Carina is passionate about providing emotional support to those facing grief, trauma, and other forms of suffering. She works with mild to moderate mental health symptoms and fosters healing through a compassionate, client-centered approach.

Carina holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. Her integrative approach combines mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotional balance using cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and the Gottman method. She meets clients where they are and promotes authentic healing.

Carina offers evidence-based psychotherapy tailored to the needs of each client, helping them manage anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Her calm, non-judgmental presence empowers individuals and couples to navigate emotional waves with clarity and resilience. She believes therapy is a path toward understanding the logic behind our behaviors.

Hello my name is Ann Alsaadi. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT). I have led a variety of groups. My passion in all the work I have done is to help people reach their goals, heal from trauma related issues and issues related to different phases of life. I provide non-judgmental and open hearted support for people in my work and feel honored to be a part of each person’s journey. I work from a person-centered approach in the therapeutic relationship with my client. I strive to meet each client "where they are" and to provide support to each person in his or her individual process of self-discovery and path towards self-actualization. Talking through your feelings and receiving an alternative viewpoint can be therapeutic in itself. I am interested in your personal story and will provide support, guidance, and understanding throughout your wellness journey. In working from a relational lens, I help individuals form better relationships with themselves and others. We will explore your unique story, discuss attachment and discover the underlying thoughts and feelings that may contribute to discord and conflict. In therapy, the client is the expert and the path and pace of therapy is the choice of the client. My role as a therapist is to provide structure and support while holding space for my client on his or her own personal journey towards healing and self discovery. Sometimes people just need someone to talk to. Therapy provides a warm and safe place to explore issues and clear emotional and mental obstacles so that you can live your best life. Transformation is not easy. It is a brave and difficult choice at times to make the decision to seek help for anything, including and sometimes especially, when it comes to mental health. Contact me if you feel I can help you.

Sara Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) that has over 11 years of experience. She specializes in treating children, teens, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Sara is passionate about assisting others in obtaining optimal mental health while managing challenges of anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, career and professional issues, and social concerns.

Sara completed her Master's degree in Social Work at California State University-San Bernardino, with a specialization in Children, Youth, and Families. She is a divorced mother and grandmother that has intimately experienced the joys and stressors that accompany a life of varied and diverse emotions. Sara's professional expertise enables her to provide support and a collaborative experience to clients seeking help. Sara's interventions/modalities are eclectic and include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), and much more.

Sara will provide empathy and understanding to support you on your therapeutic journey while helping you obtain symptom reduction and better functioning in your daily life. Start your new path—schedule an appointment today.

Jamie Bennett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of California with over 9 years of counseling experience. She specializes in treating adolescents and adults who are suffering from anxiety disorders, depression, life transitions, communication challenges, and mood disorders. She has honed a comprehensive therapeutic style to best support patients in sustaining life changes. 

Jamie currently works in an individual capacity, identifying patients’ most pervasive symptoms with the intention of liberating them from their emotional confines. She first conducts a psychodynamic exploration and collaborates with patients to create meaningful, individualized goals. Throughout the therapeutic work, Jamie is vigilant about relaying relevant cognitive and dialectical behavioral strategies to enhance therapeutic outcomes. 



Jamie maintains a compassionate and empathic approach in order to create a "judgment-free zone" for patients. She lives and works by the belief that there is value in every experience and by uncovering the meaning in challenges, patients can maximize the rest of their lives.

Dr. Crystal Saidi is a Licensed Psychologist with 14 years of experience. She offers individual, family, and couples counseling to adolescents and adults dealing with family conflict, career, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Saidi completed her doctoral internship at CSUF Counseling and Psychological Services and her post-doctoral training at Monsour Counseling Center in the Claremont University Consortium. She has served as a staff psychologist at a large university, clinic director of an outpatient substance abuse program, and faculty and training director for a graduate program in counseling psychology.

Dr. Saidi received her Master’s and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. She uses approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, integrative therapy, and Rogerian therapy with her clients depending on their needs and goals.

Dr. Saidi enjoys working with and learning from individuals from all backgrounds and cultures. She strives to create a safe space for clients to process and explore their concerns without judgment. Dr. Saidi enjoys reading and traveling and is fluent in Farsi. Book an appointment with her today!

Chioma Okoro is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (BC-PMHNP) with over 13 years of experience in mental health. She specializes in working with adults and seniors who are experiencing major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorder, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, insomnia, and other psychiatric conditions.

She graduated with her Master's degree in Nursing honors from Walden University, as well as her Master's degree in Nursing from Grand Canyon University. She utilizes evidence-based practices, with a patient-centered approach and active listening and therapeutic communication skills, alongside her medication management techniques.

Chioma’s favorite quote when providing care to her patients is “You are not alone. You are seen. I am with you. You are not alone.” — Shonda Rhimes. She is confident that she will help her patients to achieve remission of their symptoms and psychosocial functioning. Chioma looks forward to working with you to address whatever is troubling you, session by session.

Yo-at Silverman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on client care from a perspective of compassion, kindness, and adaptability. Yo-at began working in the field of mental health over 15 years ago, and in that time, she has worked with a wide variety of patients across mental health settings .Today, Yo-at works with adults as they navigate the roads of anxiety, depression, life-change, and adjustment struggles.

Yo-at completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology at New College of California. She utilizes strength-based, solution-focused, and individually-minded approaches designed to promote self-awareness, enhance self-care and coping skills, and support clients in their times of transition and need. Yo-at seeks to form a warm and supportive relationship with you as you work together in reaching your mental health goals.

Thuy Ulrich is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than 12 years of experience. She is a highly motivated and skilled solutions-oriented mental health professional dedicated to providing exceptional care and advocacy to empower children, adolescents, and adults in need. She has a demonstrated track record of counseling diverse populations in one-on-one or group settings. She blends empathy and creativity in collaborating with her clients on the solutions that work best for them to reach their goals and potential.

Thuy completed her Master's degree in Counseling at the California State University of Fullerton, where she had also completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Thuy utilizes a blend of treatment modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Adlerian, and Ericksonian methods to empower her clients to be themselves and enrich their coping skills and processing abilities.

Thuy is confident that she can support her clients’ through their struggles, and help them get back into the driver's seat of their own life and onward in their life paths. If you feel like you need to get back into the driver's seat of your life, schedule an appointment with her today

Alexandera Espinosa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has worked for over 10 years in the Bay Area with families and individuals coping with life transitions, anxiety, depression, and grief. Alexandera is dedicated in supporting her clients as they navigate personal difficulties and find their own personal strength. 

Alexandera completed her Master of Science (MS) in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy at the University of Phoenix. Her therapeutic styles include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused, and strength based therapy. Utilizing a few approaches helps meet the need of every client.

It is Alexandera’s goal to create a supportive environment for clients to have the ability to start feeling in control of their inner strength. With inner strength a client is able to build on a stronger emotional foundation.