Our counselors in Thousand Oaks, CA offer child therapy

I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I specialize in helping clients manage depression, anxiety, and self-doubt while guiding them toward greater self-awareness and empowerment. My approach emphasizes compassion, collaboration, and practical tools to help clients strengthen resilience, improve relationships, and find clarity in their personal and professional goals. I’m committed to providing a safe, supportive space for growth and healing.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Walden University. I use evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and personalized coping strategies. My goal is to help clients explore emotions, confront fears, and build skills that promote lasting emotional wellness and balance.

I understand that reaching out for help takes courage, and I aim to meet you where you are, offering empathy, perspective, and actionable support. Together, we’ll work to unlock your potential, restore confidence, and create meaningful change, one step at a time.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of experience. I provide compassionate and culturally responsive care to clients from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds. My expertise includes treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, and alcohol and substance use challenges, along with concerns such as codependency, conflict resolution, anger management, divorce and separation, low self-esteem, employment-related difficulties, and major life transitions. My advanced training during my alcohol/substance abuse fellowship strengthened my background in addiction treatment.

I earned my master’s in psychology and marriage and family therapy from Alliant International University. My therapeutic orientation is humanistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. I use integrative, client-centered approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, and cognitive processing therapy.

I take an empowering approach that supports clients in building insight, confidence, and the coping skills needed to improve well-being. I prioritize communication, partnership, and a trusting therapeutic connection. Sessions begin with active listening and a nonjudgmental space designed to help clients feel supported as they work toward meaningful change.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 7 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I specialize in helping clients identify patterns, strengthen communication, and build healthier connections. I bring a warm, grounded presence to therapy and use a collaborative, culturally responsive approach to meet you where you are.

I earned my master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Pacific Oaks College. My work draws from trauma-informed, strength-based, and mindfulness-based practices to help clients explore emotional patterns, understand relational dynamics, and move toward lasting change.

My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, deepen self-awareness, and rewrite patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we’ll create space for healing, clarity, and meaningful growth. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Let's begin your path toward healthier relationships and a more grounded sense of self.

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 an associate clinical social worker (ACSW) with 21 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADD/ADHD, and life transitions. I also support individuals seeking healthier coping strategies and greater emotional balance as they move through challenging seasons of life.

I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of California at Los Angeles, with concentrations in gerontology and health. My clinical approach integrates dialectical behavior therapy and psychodynamic therapy, with a focus on setting realistic, attainable goals that support long-term growth and resilience.

When life feels overwhelming or difficult to manage, therapy can offer clarity, support, and direction. I provide a thoughtful, collaborative space where you can explore challenges, strengthen coping skills, and work toward meaningful change. I invite you to schedule a session when you feel ready to take the next step.

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 a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 42 years of experience in clinical practice. I enjoy working with adults, couples, and families to help them navigate emotional and relational challenges. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences, gaining insight, and developing new coping strategies. My goal is to help each client strengthen self-awareness, achieve balance, and foster emotional well-being.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. My therapeutic approach is solution-focused and grounded in family systems theory. I integrate empathy, education, and constructive feedback to help clients identify areas for growth, improve communication, and manage mental health challenges effectively.

Finding the right therapist is a personal and meaningful process. Taking the step to seek support reflects courage, self-awareness, and a desire for growth. I encourage you to reach out and begin your journey toward healing and emotional balance. Together, we can build a trusting partnership that supports your goals and well-being.

Marcela Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the medical and mental health fields. She's passionate about helping individuals find their true, wonderful selves and live more fulfilling lives. She has helped individuals decrease their depression and anxiety symptoms by helping them become more self-aware, allowing them to identify their feelings and emotions. Marcela provides a safe space for her clients to discuss their traumas, grief, relationship issues, and important life transitions. Marcela completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Cal State Long Beach.

Marcela is compassionate, empathetic, and understanding, and she challenges her clients in a loving way to help them gain better control of their emotions. Marcela utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy

All of us experience life in different ways, and at times we feel as though we're facing challenges alone. Marcela is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!

Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. Starting therapy is a brave first step toward getting support. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, self-doubt, identity questions, or the demands of daily life, you’re not alone.

I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York, and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I work with young adults through mid-life navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and questions of identity and purpose. 

My approach is collaborative, solution-focused, and grounded in a decolonizing, anti-pathologizing lens. I don’t view you as broken—your emotions and behaviors are meaningful responses to your experiences.

I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from New York University and use a holistic, eclectic approach tailored to each client. I integrate evidence-based practices—including CBT, REBT, and mindfulness—to support your growth, resilience, and day-to-day well-being.

I bring a culturally responsive, inclusive lens to my work and proudly support LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients. My role is to walk alongside you—helping you feel understood, empowered, and free to live a meaningful, authentic life.

If this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out. I would be honored to support you.