Therapy and Counseling in 90712: Lakewood, CA.

Whether you feel weighed down by sadness, consumed by worry, haunted by the past, or unseen in your relationships, I am here to offer you validation and understanding. You are more resilient than you sometimes feel, and you deserve to feel in charge of your own life.

Graduation from college was only the beginning of your teen's journey. Now it's time to enlist the support of a Mentor to teach them the social and emotional skills they will need to succeed in the workplace. A holistic approach to helping young-adults thrive ...

It is your LIFE and it is too precious to waste feeling lonely, frustrated, angry, or helpless! With over 30 years of professional counseling experience I can help. Together we can work through your present challenges and move you forward toward a more satisfying future

Sometimes we all experience tough times...loss, painful relationships, or overwhelming feelings. I want you to know that you don't have to walk through this season alone. Together we can find out how you can reclaim freedom in your heart and joy in your relationships.

Are you tired of feeling stuck? I provide an empathic, stimulating and collaborative approach that will help you turn obstacles into opportunities for understanding and growth. We can work together to help you to stop surviving your life and thrive in it instead.

"Feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life’s challenges? I offer an empathetic, direct, and collaborative approach to therapy, treating you with respect while helping you identify and overcome roadblocks. Together, we’ll work to create positive change.

Are you anxious? Overreacting? Does this limit you in life? In our collaborative work, I can help you manage distressing reactions, change possible misconceptions, and explore underlying emotional roots to promote healing and lasting change from within.

My interest is to help relieve your distress and to help you achieve a better sense of well being in a safe private setting. Contact me for a phone consultation and let's talk. Let's work to discover your path for restoration and growth.

I help clients feel understood and supported as they navigate anxiety, stress, relationships, and life transitions. My approach blends deep attunement with practical tools, so you can feel more grounded, connected, and aligned with who you truly are.

I love working with people and helping them grow, overcome obstacles, and discover themselves. I am here to help you with whatever you are struggling with - to help you feel better and be more settled and in control of your life and your future.

Counseling is about helping you through difficult times and emotions. This could mean overcoming hurtful feelings, changing negative thoughts, stopping destructive behavior and/or working on relationships. I provide a safe and caring place for this to happen.

Welcome. I offer a collaborative, genuine, and safe emotional space in which clients feel comfortable addressing difficult circumstances and deep hurts. Together, we explore and discover inner paths to a thriving life. We’re a team and I make availability a priority.

Dr. DeFraine received her degrees from Harvard and Vanderbilt. She is warm, intelligent, kind, and incredibly effective.