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Jason Imhoff

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LCSW
13 years of experience
Open-minded
Solution oriented
Empowering
Virtual
You don’t have to keep living this way. You can change and live the life that you want to live! And you don’t have to do it on your own. Change is hard, but it is possible. It takes work. It takes help. It takes action. Are you ready? Truly ready? If yes, then let’s go! I help people, athletes, and leaders develop confidence in themselves to improve their performance in life, relationships, sport, and leadership. I love helping people be better by overcoming their specific struggles. I combine over 18 years of military mental health experience with sport psychology training and a Jungian perspective. I commissioned through the US Army's Reserve Officer Training Corps, learning leadership in one of the best leadership training programs in the world. This unique combination helps me to understand the problem from multiple perspectives and implement effective strategies and solutions to help you make the most positive changes in your life. Please make your first one now by booking an appointment with me.

Next available: May 21

Noemi Flores, LCSW (English/Spanish)

Noemi Flores, LCSW (English/Spanish)  profile image
LCSW
21 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Empowering
Virtual
Hi, I'm Ms. Noemi and I am a bilingual (English & Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from Southern California. I've been in practice since 2003. At this time, I have a small private practice, and I am currently serving children as young as 4 and their families. I specialize in Early Intervention, Children, and Family therapy. I also provide short-term solution-focused individual counseling to adults dealing with life changes, transitions, and boundary challenges. Hablo Español. Background: I graduated from Cal State University Fullerton with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services in 2003. In 2005, I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California (USC). Then in 2017, I earned my PPSC with an emphasis on Child Welfare and Attendance from Cal State Long Beach (CSULB). My clinical experience was in county mental health. I specialized in the treatment of children between the ages of 3-18. I provided individual, group, and parenting services to high-risk youth. I used a combination of talk therapy and evidence-based treatment models to best address their mental health issues, all while collaborating with adjunct programs. I also provided Mental Health Related Services (MHRS) to students receiving counseling as part of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). I also have 10 yrs experience working for a foster adoption agency. I contributed to promoting safety, family reunification, adoption, and supportive parenting. My love and passion is to help children and their families with strengthening their relationships, healing, and reaching their mental health goals. Life is hard, challenging, and sometimes just overwhelming. I would love to be a tool that you can use to help you throughout your mental health journey. NOTE: My openings are Thursdays & Fridays 10:30am-3 pm. No weekend or after school hours. Scheduling Inquiries: +1 (786) 755-1863 or by emailing reception+Noemi12616@growtherapy.com

Next available: May 23

Matthew Ortega

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LMFT
14 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Open-minded
Virtual
Hi, I am Matthew Ortega! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the beautiful, sunny state of California with nearly 15 years of experience working with clients in the community. Are you longing for more right now? Is ADHD executive dysfunction ruling your day? Are you needing help coping with a new diagnosis of Bipolar disorder or OCD? Or are you looking for a safe place to discuss topics with your spouse, validate your feelings and restore your relationship to its former glory? I help empower individuals and couples of all ages and relationship statuses to overcome their obstacles and live a happy and fulfilling life. I use an educational and interactive approach to elevate and validate you. My approach offers cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, dialectical behavioral, solution-focused, harm reduction, and trauma-informed perspectives as needed for YOUR unique situation. Together we dig deep to bring forth your most rewarding and fulfilling life. I take pride in leaving the stigmatizing labels at the door, here you are welcomed as you are! I believe it takes great strength and courage to take the first step in connecting with a therapist. My goal is to make you comfortable and empowered throughout the entire experience. If you’re ready to make the commitment and put in the honest effort to dig deep and blossom, then I am here to support you! I look forward to working with you and building this relationship!

Next available: Jun 13

Karl Williams

(he/him)

Karl Williams profile image
LCSW
27 years of experience
Intelligent
Authentic
Virtual
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 26 years of clinical experience. I have worked in County Mental, Substance Abuse, and Health Care settings with a wide range of individuals throughout the age spectrum. Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming. It takes courage and strength to reach out, yet it is the beginning of the healing process. I work from a client-centered whole-person approach that draws on your strengths to collaborate with you to bring about healing. If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, struggle to stay focused, not being able to complete tasks, unable to find time to enjoy the things you like to do, and/or struggling with relationships; now is the time to take that step. Let's work together to create solutions to bring about a better quality of life. Today is the day to change your tomorrow.

Next available: Jun 10

Chad Nelson, LMFT

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LMFT
11 years of experience
Authentic
Open-minded
Solution oriented
Virtual
I am trained in providing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Play therapy. I have extensive experience providing school-based therapy, working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. In addition, I help children and their families struggling with behavioral issues. My expertise focus on: Addiction ADHD Adoption Alcohol Use Anger Management Asperger's Syndrome Behavioral Issues Career Counseling Child Codependency Coping Skills Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Drug Abuse Dual Diagnosis Education and Learning Disabilities Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict Grief Impulse Control Disorders Internet Addiction Life Transitions Men's Issues Mood Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Parenting Peer Relationships Personality Disorders Racial Identity Relationship Issues School Issues Self Esteem Self-Harming Sports Performance Stress Substance Use Suicidal Ideation Thinking Disorders Trauma and PTSD Video Game Addiction

Next available: May 20

Gregg Ratinoff, LMFT

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LMFT
13 years of experience
Open-minded
Direct
Authentic
Virtual
I am an LMFT with 12 years experience working with teenagers & adults in individual therapy and couples therapy. In addition to my private practice experience I am a Mental Health Clinical Supervisor for the County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health which has provided me a wealth of clinical experience and training. This experience has allowed me to fine tune my clinical skill set across a large swath of clients from all walks of life. Because of my wealth of training I am able to offer a wide variety of evidence based therapy services. For example, I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Anger Reduction Therapy (ART). I find for most clients good old fashioned talk therapy works best allowing for a cathartic therapy experience. I pride myself on being able to quickly build rapport with therapy clients which is the cornerstone of successful treatment. I do this with a healthy but appropriate dose of humor and understanding.

KRISTY TURNER

(she/her)

KRISTY TURNER profile image
LMFT
20 years of experience
Authentic
Warm
Open-minded
Virtual
Hi, I am Kristy. As a psychotherapist my approach to therapy for over the last 20 years with individuals, couples and families is rooted in some key elements including building a therapeutic relationship, uncovering unconscious processes, promoting self-reflection and insight, and facilitating emotional processing. As a psychotherapist while working with you, I am dedicated to helping you develop self-awareness, gain insight into your inner world, make lasting changes in your life and create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. By creating a safe and supportive environment I allow you to heal and help overcome challenges, develop healthier coping strategies and achieve therapeutic goals.

Next available: May 30

Rafael Diaz

(he/him)

Rafael Diaz profile image
LCSW
6 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Empowering
Virtual
I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker licensed in CA. We all face life struggles at different points in our lives, the result of that can cause emotional distress or frustration. My goal is to provide you with a supportive environment where these life stressors can be explored and processed. I rely on a variety of treatment modalities and techniques to help you address your concerns, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and problem-solving therapy. Some of the issues I have helped clients address include mood symptoms, life changes, or trauma, among others. It can be difficult to make the decision to choose therapy, which is why I utilize a person-centered approach to assist you in learning adaptive coping skills and new perspectives to improve your well-being while helping you reach your full potential. I bring into therapy an understanding that everyone is unique, and with that, therapy is unique to them. I look forward to helping you improve your overall well-being and reach your full potential.

Next available: May 19

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