Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Long Beach, CA

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.

"My name is Ilya Shtykan, LMFT; as a young male therapist, I can understand and relate to the struggles and responsibilities young males need to live up to when it comes to family support, decision-making, career issues, and finances. "

Ilya Shtykan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He currently provides counseling services for sufferers of co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders. He focuses on anxiety, depression, PTSD, unresolved grief/loss, and other mental health issues. Ilya's goal in this field is to help make positive changes in the lives of clients while offering support.

Ilya completed his Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling at National University: Woodland Hills Campus. Ilya transitioned to the helping profession of therapy after being in the creative graphic field and enduring certain personal, family, and emotional struggles which led him to empathize with others going through similar issues. Ilya utilizes multiple treatment modalities including psychodynamic therapy, CBT, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and more.

Feelings and emotions related to personal struggles can be challenging to manage and deal with and can creep in and affect various important aspects of our lives. Ilya understands how it feels to be in those shoes and is ready to share the tools with you that he has acquired, so far, throughout his professional career to help you work on this. If you are ready to learn and utilize important coping skills on a consistent basis and process your feelings, schedule an appointment with Ilya today!