Hello everyone! My name is Genesis Espinoza. I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the San Fernando Valley. My mission is to help individuals facing obstacles in life and helping them navigate life's waves through providing empathy, warmth, unconditional positive regard, a different perspective, and acceptance of the individual. I am available to provide individual and family therapy on the weekends.

We all embark on the journey of life at the same starting point. We travel down the road before us, trying to carve out a path that will lead us to the kind of life that will bring us joy. However, there are times when that path leads us off the course of happiness and fulfillment, and into some dark corners. Whether you’re stuck in the woods of anxiety, depression, or attention deficit hyperactive disorder, it is possible to get out of the dark places and back into the sun. I know it feels daunting now, but that is why you are here. Here at A Place of Growth, I will work with you to help you develop the strategies you need to get back on the path that leads to happiness and success. Together, we will work to address the issues you are facing and come through on the other side with a new way of thinking, and confidently take on a new direction in life. Together, we will work closely to analyze what struggles you are facing and their underlying causes, and try to change the behaviors and thought patterns that are keeping you from being the person you want to be. If you’re ready to get back on the path that leads to the happier times in your life, then you’ve come to the right place. Contact me today so we can work to get you back on course.

My goal as a therapist is to assist clients in building a more fulfilling life by better understanding themselves and the complexity of our human emotions. Seeking support and help through life's unexpected challenges can be intimidating, which is why I believe that creating an environment of unconditional support, trust, and understanding is crucial to the therapeutic relationship. My experience as a hospital social worker lends special insight into the needs of individuals experiencing chronic illness and loss. I am also quite knowledgable and skilled in working with grief and loss. I obtained my MSW from the University of Houston and I am also fluent in Spanish. I will draw from these important educational and work experiences to work with clients who are facing life transition issues, conflict in relationships, psychosocial adjustment to health issues. My approach is compassionate, mutually respectful toward each client, always mindful of the dignity of the human person.

Dear one, Welcome / Bienvenidos! You are awakening. You have this inner knowing that change is on the horizon. You realize the time is now. You desire to let go of what no longer serves you and holding you back. Its time to take action, to share your story and come to peace with the aches and pains you’ve carried all along and have weighed you down. You are ready to break free and take charge. To heal within. To take a deeper dive so that you are empowered to shine your light within. Hi. I'm Ada. I offer a modern integrative and relational approach to psychodynamic therapy. We blend in contemporary approaches with forward thinking strategies. Our therapeutic relationship will focus on bringing awareness to your motives and behaviors as we explore situations and your experience of the world. I'll help you develop the skills to face challenges as they arise. Together we'll cultivate space for you to reach your potential.

Reaching out for support when the going is rough, takes vulnerability, courage, patience, and perseverance. When we are struggling, in pain, and feeling lost, it may seem impossible, but with support and patience, nothing is impossible. Let's talk about it. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist owner of Vida Counseling and Consulting. I provide services to a wide range of clients in the San Francisco Peninsula. I specialize in working with emerging adulthood, eating disorders, body image issues, and relationships. I believe in a mind, body, and soul approach to one’s healing and using balance to create a healthy lifestyle. My passion for helping is born from my previous experiences working in numerous therapeutic settings including outpatient clinics, community home-based counseling programs, welfare to work, crisis stabilization units, universities, and school districts. We will work together to find what style best fits you, your children, or your entire family. My approach to counseling is grounded in a multicultural and social justice framework. As a bilingual strength-based and trauma-informed therapist, I approach treatment with roots in theories such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, and Attachment. In working together in a committed fashion, I am eager to guide you to your desired change and personal growth for the future. Call me for a 15-minute complimentary consultation to learn about your options! Buscar por apoyo cuando la marcha es difícil, requiere vulnerabilidad, coraje, paciencia y perseverancia. Cuando estamos luchando, con dolor y sintiéndonos perdidos, puede parecer imposible, pero con apoyo y paciencia, nada es imposible. Hablemos de eso! Soy una terapeuta, propietaria de Vida Counseling and Consulting. Estoy Brindo servicios en el hogar y en la oficina. Me especializo en trabajar con la adultez emergente, trastornos de la alimentación, problemas de imagen corporal y relaciones. Llámeme para una consultat complementaria de 15-minutos para conocer sus opciones!

Queer Healing Oasis was founded in 2012 by Marcos Zamora-Sánchez, LCSW as an intentional healing space for Queer, Trans, and gender non-conforming people. Since its inception, Queer Healing Oasis has served as a medium for healing circles, trainings, and workshops. The mission of Queer Healing Oasis is to provide affordable mental health services to Queer, Trans, and gender non-conforming people from a trauma-informed lens.

Reaching out to a therapist is an act of self-love and courage. This means that you are interested in creating an emotionally stable life for yourself. As a woman of color, I am very familiar with how daunting this process might be. My hope is to provide you with the support, courage, and stability needed in order to live the life that you deserve. I am passionate about working with individuals dealing with transgenerational trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem issues. I have experience working with clients dealing with depression, severe mental illness, domestic violence, PTSD, and substance abuse. I focus on your strengths and abilities in order to heal emotional wounds, increase self-confidence, and overcome stressors. My goal in therapy is to assist you with gaining self-awareness, emotional clarity, and acceptance. It would be an honor to support you in your journey towards healing.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Life and Wellness Coach in South East Los Angeles and my area of focus is on the individual's well-being. I integrate a treatment modality that heals and strengthens the mind, body, and spirit. As a wellness practitioner, I understand the challenges we face and want to support, you towards a positive and wholehearted life. My experience within the Latino Community is focused on the prevention of child abuse, neglect and severe mental health crisis intervention. My approach to treatment is community oriented and strength-based. I have an in-depth understanding of mental health concerns, I integrate cultural and eclectic techniques to alleviate the struggles of at-risk families. I am also trained at conducting Immigration Psychological Evaluation.

Bienvenidxs! I am very happy that you are looking for the extra help you need in this difficult/ confusing part of your life. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I am more than happy to speak to you and explain how I may be able to help or direct you to someone who can! I specialize in working with college-aged adults and young professionals struggling with career-related stressors and/or difficulties with navigating as a minority in the working world. People of color have struggled for many centuries and we continue to see some imbalances in "white collar jobs" and higher education. Imposter Syndrome also know as Imposter Phenomenon is a collection of feelings of inadequacy despite evident success. Sometimes as a minority, it is hard to recognize that you DO DESERVE a seat at the table and YOU DO DESERVE to be heard! Together we can work through the self-doubt, feeling of not belonging, and show you ways to grow as a confident and successful individual. Additionally, I work with individuals experiencing depression and anxiety, and I also complete immigration evaluations for those in the Los Angeles area and neighboring cities. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about my specialty or additional services.