Mark Pines, MA LMFT
License Marriage and Family Therapist
Within driving distance of San Pedro
What are you reaching for? Is it peace of mind? Is it the hand of someone you love? Perhaps you are trying to find something you lost along the way? Something hard to put your finger on…a joy that is somehow missing?
Jamey Hecht, MA, PhD, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Within driving distance of San Pedro
I help people to have mercy on themselves. Together we can identify and break patterns of thought and behavior that don't serve you; locate the resources you need to meet your goals; end all the pain we can; and find wisdom in whatever remains.
Adam Sheck, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Within driving distance of San Pedro
As a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience, the focus of my work is PASSION. My work with individuals and couples is to create a deeper relationship first within ourselves and then within the relationship to have a more fulfilled and passionate life.
Rebecca Schwarz, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Within driving distance of San Pedro
No one should ever be alone in their suffering! When hurt, most people retreat, isolating themselves; thus keeping their wounds from healing. By providing a warm, transparent therapy experience, I offer one of the safest ways to break out of this isolation and pain.
Andrea Briget Gordon, M.A., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Within driving distance of San Pedro
Tired of The Same Old Arguments Over & Over ? Feel Sometimes, No Matter What You Do, It's Never Enough ? Feel Sometimes, No Matter What You Say, It's Wrong ? Want The Fun & Intimacy Back ? Let Me Help . . . Individual, Couples and Family Counseling Available
Stephanie Weston, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Within driving distance of San Pedro
We all have moments when we feel lost, stuck, or just plain overwhelmed. I believe that a warm, trustworthy, and non-judgmental ear, along with the tools and techniques that I can provide, will help move you towards feeling more in control of your life.
Todd Deutsch, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Within driving distance of San Pedro
It takes courage to ask for help. My role with my clients is to bridge the gap on where they are today and where they want to be in the future. There is no specific path to achieve this goal yet with support, fulfillment can be achieved.
Stephanie Mintz, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Within driving distance of San Pedro
Any of these thoughts running through your head... Relocation Job Market Economy Exercise Expectations Self Image Eating Issues Dating Relationships Love Future Disappointments Parents OCD Career Housing Money Rent/Mortgage Stereotypes Depression
Priscilla Traub, MS., MFTI
Registerned MFT Intern
Within driving distance of San Pedro
Reaching out for help during a difficult time takes courage, but it is the first step in moving toward a healthier you. Together, we can get you started on a new path to grow. Please feel to visit my website www.priscillatraub.com
Betsy Walli, MS, PhD
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist 85860
Within driving distance of San Pedro
I help clients break out of the destructive, negative cycles in which they are stuck; make sense of their own and others’ emotions; and create close, healthy relationships.
Gail Desilets, MA, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Within driving distance of San Pedro
Have you said to yourself "THINGS HAVE GOT TO CHANGE!"?. Maybe you had tears in your eyes? Maybe you have been tossing and turning at night? Well good for you for doing something about it! Keep going...
Tara Hernandez, MA., LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Within driving distance of San Pedro
Therapy is a great way to practice Self-Care, doing something beneficial for you and your overall health. In therapy you have the opportunity to address challenges and struggles while learning effective coping skills in a non-judging environment that promotes growth.
David Silverman, David Silverman
Free phone consult/or try a Free First Session.
Within driving distance of San Pedro
You can be 10% happier. Come to your free first therapy session. We'll work together, to get you the tools you need to eliminate symptoms first, and then work on the underlying causes. 310-850-4707.
Related Sites:
City Of San Pedro
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Therapy San Pedro California
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San Pedro is located in the Los Angeles area, and became its own city in 1909. It is considered a major seaport and is primarily known as a fishing town. The climate is more of a Mediterranean climate zone with mild and wet winters, and warm to hot summers. Fortunately, with being located on the coast, the breezes from the Pacific Ocean keep the area cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. San Pedro is on the west side of San Pedro Bay and was used by Spanish ships as early as the 1540s.1 The city's original name was St. Peter of Alexandria, who was a fourth century bishop in Alexandria, Egypt. November 24th is St. Peter of Alexandria's Feast Day and is the day that Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo discovered the area, subsequently naming it San Pedro. It wasn't until the late 1790s that regular settlement of the area began.
Mental Health in San Pedro
San Pedro is one of many communities in the greater Los Angeles area whose residents struggle with chemical dependency issues. Each year, tens of thousands of Los Angeles County residents are admitted to treatment programs or are incarcerated because of their habit.2 This causes much stress, anxiety and anger, and can tear couples and families apart. Individuals may distance themselves from their loved one because of their behavior, and those with an addiction may end up jobless, homeless, or both.
Youth and teens in San Pedro face many obstacles to good mental health. Most often, young people experience depression or anxiety as a result of problems at home, such as parents who constantly argue, to problems at school, such as bullying. Other teens may feel as though they don't fit in because of the way they look, their sexual orientation, or their religious beliefs. For some, the stress and pressure becomes too much and they begin to think about suicide. Los Angeles County has launched the Youth Suicide Prevention Project to raise awareness and to provide resources to young people who need help. The project provides school-based services for kids, as well as community-based services for parents and families.3
Current Initiatives
First 5 LA is a community-based initiative whose mission is to develop and maintain local programs to help individuals and families gain access to support services they need in order to function at an optimal level. The initiative brings together health agencies, grassroots organizations and educational institutions to provide services to families with children under the age of five. The programs seek to improve health, safety, and education. Access to family services, counseling, childcare, and substance abuse treatment are of particular importance. More information about First 5 LA can be obtained by calling 213-482-5902.4
References
1. Wikipedia. (2017). San Pedro Bay California. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Pedro_Bay_(California).2. County of Los Angeles Public Health. (2010). Drug Use and Misuse in Los Angeles County. Retrieved from http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/FactSheet/DrugUseFactSheet.pdf.
3. Los Angeles County Office of Education. (2017). Youth Suicide Prevention Project. Retrieved from http://preventsuicide.lacoe.edu/.
4. First 5 L.A. (2016). Community-Developed Initiatives. Retrieved from http://www.first5la.org/Programs/Community-Developed-Initiatives.
San Pedro is located in Los Angeles County, California. The population of San Pedro is 86,000 people.