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I believe every person is unique with their own story to tell. Working with people is my passion and I bring every tool I have learned both professional and in my own life to meet a person's goals in therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field (12 in private practice). I work with individuals ages 3 and up, as well as couples. I am trauma informed, a certified clinical supervisor, and EMDR trained (currently not accepting EMDR patients). I hold a plethora of CEUs in mental health disorders and have owned my own practice for several years, offering in person and telehealth services.
CSUB BA Psychology 2002
CSUB Master of Social Work 2004
My name is Joey Ritkes (he/him). I have been working as a mental health therapist for over five years. My practice has primarily been specialized in working with LGBTQ+ youth. However, I have worked with couples, families, emerging adults, and adults from all backgrounds. I am a client-centered therapist who enjoys working collaboratively with my clients to meet their goals.
You feel weighted down, blocked, stuck, and numb with all the problems in life. Let's face it - a lot of times you're feeling exhausted, consumed by emotions & just want to get off the rollercoaster of worry, panic, and anxiety. At night, when you're trying to sleep, overthinking sets in, making it difficult to sleep; and when you do sleep, you're still tired, in a bad mood, or dread the day. You just get up, hold it all in, pretend it's okay. But it's not.
If you do share how you're feeling with family and friends, you feel like a burden, that nobody understands or is judging you. So often, you once again put on a smile, push how you're feeling down, tell yourself it's okay, but doesn't last long. The rollercoaster comes around again, emotions twisting and turning every which way, up and over, all around, and back into the same cycles of fear, worry, anxiety, and even frustration that you can't get off this ride so that you can just feel better with more peace and happiness.
I’m glad you found me. I'm Tammy Brooks LMFT. I'm here to help adults find joy again, to get off that rollercoaster of emotions once and for all. I'm here to not only help you feel better but help you make a long lasting change so that you regain control, feel empowered, & free again.
I know that right now, things might feel heavy or uncertain. But I also know that with the right support, life will and can feel lighter, not to mention more hopeful and far more manageable. I am available for a free 15 minute consult call to learn more and start creating a life that feels meaningful and more manageable.
I am a clinical psychologist working in San Diego, with over 20 years of experience. I earned a BA in Psychology from University of California Santa Barbara, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University (formerly California School of Professional Psychology). I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in substance use disorders at the San Diego Veteran's Affairs Healthcare System. I have expertise in working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use problems, relationship issues, and assertiveness. I also conduct psychological testing for questions around ADHD, Autism, mood disorders, giftedness, learning problems, and personality issues, among others. I believe psychotherapy is a collaborative process to help clients understand themselves better, achieve goals, and become one's best self.
I have a decade of experience treating adults and adolescents. I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach to mental health care. My therapeutic approach is integrative, person-centered, solution-focused, mindfulness-based, and CBT-based. I am a bilingual Latina clinician with an emphasis on the BIPOC experience.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias, and trauma.
You can visit my website for more information: https://www.thiwlodarskilmft.com
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