Therapy and Counseling in 90742: Sunset Beach, CA.

I feel very lucky. My clients invite me into their lives, often sharing personal and sometimes painful experiences. Despite the concerns the individuals, couples, and families face, I am grateful to offer support, hope, and I am impressed by their courage.

My passion is to help people reach their highest potential. To focus on strengths. I have been a therapist for over 22 years. I work on the faulty beliefs and messages one gives themselves that holds them hostage to their anxiety, depression and poor relationships.

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

Dr. Alia Kaneaiakala at Phoenix Rising Behavioral has extensive experience as a practicing therapist and clinician treating addiction and mental health conditions. Dr. Kaneiakala will provide an individualized treatment plan for your unique needs and conditions.

I provide professional, caring psychotherapy/psychoanalysis with a focus on learning the themes and dynamics that were established during one's upbringing that play a role in the ability to function successfully in life in the present.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families navigating ADHD, trauma, and relational dynamics. I offer a safe, compassionate space to address challenges, develop practical strategies, and promote healing.

My psychotherapeutic approach in working with clients is strength-based and solution-oriented. I work closely with you, collaborating and building a personal connection while supporting your strengths and highlighting areas of growth.

My approach to therapy emphasizes kindness—especially toward the parts of yourself you may dislike or hide. Often, these are the areas where true therapy begins and where the greatest potential for growth can be found.

My goal is to provide warm, practical counseling for individuals and couples online in California. I create a safe, encouraging space where clients gain clarity, build confidence, and develop real-life tools to move forward with greater peace and purpose.

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.

Meetings often feel like focused conversations that happen to take on tough problems. I'll ask you what's going on, and together we take it from there. My approach is to help you focus on whatever you may be facing, not to seek a label or diagnosis.

Would you like to make some small changes that will have a BIG impact on your family or professional life? Are you, your child or spouse experiencing stress and frustration dealing with friendships or family relationships? If you do, I'd love to help.

Do you want to improve your relationship? Are you tired of feeling frustrated, hurt, and disappointed? Do you want to learn how to effectively work through disagreements and get on the same page? Counseling can help. I can help.