Find therapists in Big Bear Lake

Zena Rice-Sarantis

You’re overwhelmed, self-aware, and stuck in patterns you don’t totally understand — in relationships, with your emotions, or the way you talk to yourself. I work best with teens and twenty-somethings navigating anxiety, low self-worth, perfectionism, people-pleasing, identity questions, and relational dynamics that aren’t working anymore.

Matthew Herrera

I provide psychotherapy to adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples online throughout California including but not limited to Los Angeles (West Hollywood, Brentwood, Venice, Santa Monica, Hermosa Beach. I have worked with adolescents, adults, college and graduate students, and people from marginalized communities. I also have extensive experience working with veterans and their families, first responders, musicians, artists, creative and entertainment industry professionals, and academics.

Cienna Palos

Are you someone who feels everything deeply and struggles to navigate your emotions? Do you have a hard time trusting yourself or feeling at home in your body? I help highly sensitive teens and young adults get comfortable in their feelings, build self-acceptance, and regulate their emotions. As you learn to trust yourself, your relationships and overall well-being can grow, too. If this resonates with you, I’d love to support you on your journey.

Julie Kenworth

Do you feel overwhelmed? Hopeless? Scared? Stuck? Do you feel like your world is spinning out of control? Do you wish the chaos would stop? And what would it be like to NOT feel that way? Sometimes past hurts affect present relationships. Sometimes what you know in your head doesn't match what you feel in your heart. Sometimes multiple stressors can overwhelm you. And sometimes we just need a tune-up for our lives.

Krista Giffin

My clients are high-achieving women who strive to balance demanding careers with personal fulfillment and self-care. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed and burnt out. I also work with their families and partners, helping them navigate dynamics, improve communication, and foster harmony. Whether they’re in LGBTQ+ partnerships, poly/open relationships, or more traditional dynamics, my clients value growth, authenticity, and creating deeper, more meaningful connections.

Greg Kilpatrick

I work with individuals and relationships looking to live more authentically and to deepen their relationships. My clients are often seeking self-discovery and growth, whether they’re exploring gender identity, building meaningful relationships, addressing intimacy, or healing from religious trauma. Together, we can create a space of acceptance and curiosity, fostering a path toward a life that aligns with their full selves.

Melissa Dellens

The teenage years are filled with anxieties of self discovery and identity. As a young adult you may have parts of yourself you feel like you must hide. You may feel like there are conflicts with who you are, and how you currently present in the world. You may be coming to a deeper understanding of your gender or sexual identity. This can be a scary time that can complicate your relationship with your friends and family. Together we can explore ways to find a little more ease in the journey.

Rebecca Bruno

It can be hard to know where to turn when you feel hopeless, overwhelmed, isolated, lost, or estranged from inner aliveness. Your feelings make sense - everyone gets lost sometimes. Panic and anxiety can be terrifying, and depression can feel immovable. You will gain relief, personalized tools, and creative solutions with a trusted ally in the therapeutic process. My approach is compassionate and curious, and I value trust-building collaboration and actionable treatment planning.

John Sloan

They come from all walks of life. Many struggle with grief and loss--of a loved one, or of a cherished idea of how life was meant to be. Some feel at war with themselves; the survival strategies of the past--once so vital--no longer serve them, leading to depression, anxiety, and diminished relationships. They are in a bind: longing to connect but frightened, with good reason, of the vulnerability that makes connection possible. I help them move in the direction of growth and deeper connection.

Chris Tickner, PhD, MFT

While I work with a wide range of folks, I tend to be the person folks come to when other therapies haven't worked. Relational Somatic Psychotherapy is a deep and powerful therapeutic approach. It works at a very deep and primal level. We combine neuro-biologically informed treatment with mindfulness, movement, traditional talk therapy, drama therapy and more, all in the container of our relationship.

Leigh Huggins

Living in a world that often tells you you don't have the right to exist as you are can be exhausting. You may feel constantly misunderstood, disregarded, or as though you just can't get ahead no matter how hard you try. You might want healthier relationships with others but have no idea what that means or how to create one. If you feel as though you never got the handbook on "how to human," or have spent your life trying to fit into a predetermined mold that just doesn't fit, I can help.

Rebecca Doppelt

Do you get caught in repetitive unhealthy cycles? Anxious thought loops or the same relationship mistakes over and over? Our fast-paced culture can be challenging for personal growth, but together we can collaborate to find tools that work for you. Whether you are seeking happiness in relationships, anxiety management, healing from trauma or better ways to communicate, we can work together toward your goals.

Megan Galloway

I specialize in supporting women, mothers, and couples navigating the complex and often overwhelming challenges of motherhood, infertility, the profound grief associated with termination for medical reasons (TFMR), aging, parenting difficulties, relationship concerns, life transitions, and various forms of grief. Drawing on my own experiences as a mother, I am uniquely attuned to the pressures women endure.

Katrina Holley

I work with a diverse client population from teens through late adulthood, individuals as well as couples focusing on Complex Grief, Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Fear, Communication and Emotion Regulation issues to remove the barriers between you and your goals. Through counseling and treatment, together we can help you to recover the motivation, perspective, and joy you once had in your life.

Francine Way

What I love about therapy is the journey, helping my clients, as they identify and enact value driven choices, accomplishing goals that promote actualizing the meaningful life in which they envision. In a welcoming, judgement free, sex-positive, affirming environment, together in partnership with you. You and I will mindfully customize my approach to meet your unique needs and comfort level, to bring about growth and change that goes beyond relieving distress.

Jen Hershey

We determine our self-worth by comparing our lives and judging ourselves against unattainable or unrealistic standards (hello, Instagram). I'm here to say, "I get it" and to provide breathing room when you don't feel like you’re good enough, or when you have hit your capacity. I work with individuals who want to feel better about their bodies and their relationship with food, people navigating a little thing called motherhood, those those hoping to get the most out of relationships.

Carole Goguen, Psy.D.

I know what it's like when your mind constantly wanders, except for those times when you get intensely focused on the wrong things, making it hard to pull away. The anxiety of everything you need to do looms over you. At home, everyone expects you to organize their lives while you struggle to organize your own. You feel frustrated for not meeting their expectations and can't comprehend why you can't accomplish things you know you should be able to do. Life feels chaotic and out of control.

BRIANA MESSERSCHMIDT

I am here and ready to help you move past your past. I am currently seeing clients entirely through telehealth. I believe your mind and body has what it needs to heal, sometimes it just needs a little guidance.

Monique Valle

If you're on a quest to understand your distinct self, navigate the complexities of your relationships, & find your place in a diverse world, you've discovered a compassionate companion. My practice is a haven for those who experience the world intensely, offering a nurturing environment to explore & honor your sensitivities, & intricacies. Together, we'll focus on building resilience, enhancing communication, & fostering authentic living, empowering you to embrace and celebrate your true self.

Lauren Permenter

Early experiences influence the way we act and engage in the world. Without time to reflect we can get stuck in habits and patterns that are meant to protect us but prevent us from true connection with others and the present. Together we will identify root causes of the behaviors and repeated actions that no longer serve you. We will practice being vulnerable. Clients who are serious about making changes while maintaining a sense of humor when needed will do well in this practice together.