Started 11/29/09... We are Southern California Mental Health Professionals (SCMHP). We are a loose knit group of Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs), MSWs, clinical social workers (CSWs), psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, nurses, doctors/physicians, and/or students thereof that, by the nature of our work (or studies), we come face-to-face with people's struggles and challenges. Much more than prescription or advice, we give support and comfort, understanding and attention. Th …

    Looking back on your life, taking stock of the things you haven’t done—or the things you think you did “wrong”—is a natural part of life. Nobody really prepares us for what this process of loss and regret might feel like. Would we even have listened? Imagine telling your 25-year-old self what it feels like to be a fortysomething gay man, wondering why you aren’t in a romantic relationship, why you haven’t made more money, why you feel socially isolated.  Your 25-year-old self wouldn’t have …

… THIS GROUP IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS PSYCHOTHERAPY. If you are stuck, have hit a wall, don’t know where to go, or just want to fine-tune where you are, or just desire male companionship, this group could help. This is non-competitive group that practices non-violent communication. It is an interactive group structured to answer questions, learn applicable techniques, and to help men share honest feedback with each other. The group will be private and held in a space that allows processing an …

If you are the parent of a person with schizophrenia spectrum disorder you may feel bewildered, lonely, embarrassed - even guilty! The length and course of illness may have forced you to distance yourself from frightening behaviors beyond your control. This group will provide guided support for parents touched by schizophrenia.   Although not psychotherapy, the group will be led by a caring professional with a special interest in schizophrenia. Members will be assisted to share comfort and encou …

… THIS GROUP IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY. Whether you are straight, gay, single, younger, older, or in a relationship, this group is open to all.    Ray Doktor, Psy. D., is the facilitator and has been leading private groups and working with women for over a decade. Dr. Ray has a private practice working as a clinical hypnotherapist, spiritual counselor, and transformational life coach. He has extensive training working with women. He has a masters degree in counseling psychology …

This is a monthly 2-Hour FREE Workshop targeted to help women heal their emotional eating habits and learn how to tolerate their feelings in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Cindy Michel, the facilitator, will bring you through a series of processes that will help you discover what you are really hungry for and a roadmap on how to get there. Cindy is a big fan of Geneen Roth's work in Women, Food and God.  Her ideas are similar in vain but add body-centered psychotherapy training to give member …

… Connie has experience in child psychotherapy, adoption, foster care social work, child development, parent training, dream interpretation, metaphysics, new age, Spirituality and has a vast knowledge of the art of healing. She has been and is currently being mentored by several healers and spiritual teachers. She hosts healings, angel and manifestation workshops several times a month at her home. Connie is a very passionate spiritual teacher and guide who loves sharing the knowledge she has acqu …

This Class will be regular meetings on how to enhance your psychic skills and how to increase your ability to connect to source and strengthen your intuition. There will also be regular meditations to help you continue to become centered and connect to your Soul. I am a professional, intuitive, energy healer and have a background in spiritual psychotherapy.   http://2011.consciouslifeexpo.com/panel/paneldivination.html