Suzette Vaughan, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 90036 - Nearby to San Pedro.
I work with teens, adults and couples and run groups. My approach is collaborative, non-judgemental and strengths-based. I use both Eastern and Western therapies including Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
Marcy Muray, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
In 90232 - Nearby to San Pedro.
Ellie Zarrabian, PhD, CMT
Founder & Spiritual Director
In 90024 - Nearby to San Pedro.
If you are sensitive, intuitive, creative, spiritual but not religious, feel easily overwhelmed and struggling with work or relationships then you may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Read on to see if you are an HSP and types of therapy available for you.
Priscilla Traub, MS., MFTI
Registerned MFT Intern
In 90815 - Nearby to 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
Cristy Pareti, PsyD, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
In 90266 - Nearby to San Pedro.
I am passionate about helping clients raise their level of self-awareness and transform themselves and their relationships into the level they have always wanted and dedicated to helping you discover new ways of challenging old patterns of thoughts and behaviors.
Heather Browne, PsyD, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
In 92647 - Nearby to San Pedro.
This isn’t what you signed up for…It’s just not working. Together, we can get you through this tough time…stuck place…lousy situation.
Karen M. Lewis, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 90026 - Nearby to San Pedro.
In my practice, I help people grow, heal emotional wounds, improve their relationships, and overcome anxiety, depression, sadness, and anger. I am passionate about supporting you in becoming the person you want to be in this world.
Lyndsay Elliott, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
In 92648 - Nearby to San Pedro.
As a Clinical Psychologist in Newport Beach with over 14 years of experience working with adults in (individual, family and couples) therapy, I specialize in anxiety/depression, self-esteem, family conflict, parenting, grief/loss and marital/dating issues.
Rebecca Schwarz, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
In 90703 - Nearby to 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.
Marjorie Rand, Ph.D.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 90266 - Nearby to San Pedro.
Dr. Rand believes her clients have the answers they need inside of them, and she gently guides them to a greater connection to their own inner knowing. With that internal connection to their sense of self, they can deal with their everyday problems of living.
Jeffrey Salinas, MS, MFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 90755 - Nearby to San Pedro.
Has your life been affected by a traumatic event in your life, PTSD or anxiety. While we can't change the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve these challenges in your life. I am an EMDRIA approved EMDR practitioner.
Timothy Patterson, M.A., MFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 90048 - Nearby to San Pedro.
For the past 28 years Timothy has successfully guided hundreds of clients struggling with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Specializing in marital and couples therapy, he works with his clients in an atmosphere of compassion, acceptance and trust.
Adam Sheck, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
In 90048 - Nearby to 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.
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.