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I’m Elizabeth ("Ella") DeGroot, an AMFT based in Newport Beach, California. I earned my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California, where I focused on culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, attachment-based work. I have experience supporting adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, identity exploration, spiritual or belief transitions, grief, and relational challenges.
Starting therapy can feel tender, but you don’t have to do this alone. With a warm, trauma‑informed, relational approach, I’ll help you feel more grounded, understood, and connected to yourself. My therapeutic space is for clients longing to feel more grounded, connected, and at home in their own story. I provide support that’s gentle, collaborative, and deeply human as you begin to understand your patterns, and reconnect with who you’re becoming.
“I always gain new insights with her. She's very nice. She has a great understanding of various personal motivations. I love my therapy sessions with her”
Elizabeth Degroot Dekryger, AMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
1441 Superior Ave., Ste A
Newport Beach, CA 92663
5.0(2)
5.0
(5)
Dr. April Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist 38.9 mi
Natasha Thomas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working in a clinical setting. Natasha’s approach is direct, non-judgmental and compassionate. Natasha is trained and certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, Grief & Loss for Children, Adolescents and Adults. She believes the journey of therapy is not individual, but one where you and your therapist travel together.
Clients are the experts in their lives, and while in therapy, the change they desire is within arm’s reach. In 2020, Natasha co-founded her private practice; Change Therapeutic Services, Inc., where she considers the importance of the surrounding systems, adversity, destructive patterns, reducing stigmas and how these areas affect those seeking therapy. She is passionate about providing effective therapy. With support, change is possible.
Dr. Emily Hernandez brings more than 20 years of experience in public education and mental health. Her professional background includes working directly with schools, families and communities in a variety of settings including child welfare and attendance, counseling, K-12, administration, clinical mental health, employee assistance services, and counselor preparation/education. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose areas of expertise include dropout prevention and intervention, student engagement, bullying, trauma, working with victims of violence, crisis counseling, employee assistance, and school-based family counseling. A leader in the field, Dr. Hernandez brings a unique perspective to working with educators and school systems to enhance access to mental health services.
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LACOE EASE- Employee Assistance Services for Education
Melissa Garcia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at Adelpha Psychiatric Group in Encino and Pasadena, California. License #151060.
Melissa is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality mental health care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. As a first-generation Latina, she deeply values cultural competence and strives to create an inclusive, judgment-free environment where all clients feel safe and supported.
Melissa’s approach is holistic and mindfulness-based, integrating therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR, and Somatic Therapy. Emphasizing the mind-body connection, she works collaboratively with clients to develop practical tools for managing stress and promoting overall well-being.
Melissa holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Gender and Women’s Studies from California State University, Northridge (CSUN). She tailors each client’s experience with empathy and respect, helping to set clear, personalized goals that foster resilience, self-compassion, and meaningful progress.
Melissa enjoys working with teens and adults navigating ADHD and trauma, as well as those who are ready to explore their authentic selves and begin a journey of healing and personal growth. She has experience supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, and OCD. Her background also includes work in a crisis residential treatment program, where she provided care to individuals experiencing homelessness or reentering the community after incarceration.
For the past 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals and groups as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). My practice is built on a deep understanding of neuroscience, utilizing proven techniques such as CBT, DBT, and CPT. Beyond traditional talk therapy, I offer a holistic path to healing by integrating practices likeconscious connected circular breathing, Hatha yoga, and pranayama to foster a stronger mind-body connection. Recognizing the profound impact of physical health on mental well-being, I also weave in insights on nutrition and the gut-brain connection to craft a personalized plan that truly addresses your unique needs.
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Empowered Mind-Body Therapy for Individuals and Fa
Stephanie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher. She serves as a Clinical Psychology Professor and Clinical Supervisor at her alma mater, supporting MFT students as they grow into the next generation of clinicians. With advanced training in EMDR and a foundation in behavior analysis, Stephanie now focuses on complex trauma, serving as a steady presence for those doing deep healing work. Her integrative, trauma-informed approach honors each client's strengths, identities, and the wisdom of the body. She weaves in somatic and experiential practices and values cultural humility within the therapeutic relationship. Stephanie brings warmth, clarity, and intention to each session, drawing from both clinical expertise and mind-body awareness. Above all, she is committed to co-creating a space grounded in curiosity and collaboration, walking alongside her clients with care as they prepare to embrace their healing journey on their own again.
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Empowered Mind-Body Therapy for Individuals and Fa
“Stephanie is very clear, direct, and gentle. She’s very knowledgeable and patient. She’s in tune with her clients needs and discusses that with them and meets them where they’re at while also supporting growth. ”
Stephanie Sarmiento, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
3711 Long Beach Blvd Suite 601
#6041
Long Beach, CA 90807
5.0(10)
5.0
(50)
Zahra Hayderzadeh
Marriage & Family Therapist 46.5 mi
5.0(50)
3711 Long Beach Blvd Suite 601
#6041
Long Beach, CA 90807
Zahra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 9 years of experience in the mental health field. Zahra has provided therapeutic services for adults, children, and families in various capacities including outpatient, in home and treatment settings. Zahra’s approach to therapy is shaped by evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She views therapy as a collaborative space where she and her clients gather data on what does not work and try out new behaviors that may bring them closer to their values. Zahra believes in the individual uniqueness of each person and in fostering a safe space where clients can be authentically themselves. She is committed to meeting clients with unconditional positive regard and quality care. Zahra feels profoundly grateful that she is a witness and support to her client’s struggles, their successes, confidence, and healing.
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Empowered Mind-Body Therapy for Individuals and Fa
Kristine is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist specializing in working with adults. Kristine spent the first 8 years of her career working in a community mental health agency with the severely mentally ill who were at risk of homelessness, incarceration, and psychiatric hospitalization. The second half of her career has been helping individuals with depression and anxiety understand the root causes of their symptoms and heal from them. Kristine has been using Internal Family Systems informed techniques to help clients understand themselves, and their needs, and to heal the developmental gap that has prevented them from nurturing themselves. She is more like a coach who coaches the clients how to love and nurture themselves. She also offers Christian-based counseling to bring in prayer and spirituality for clients if that is their preference.
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Empowered Mind-Body Therapy for Individuals and Fa
“Kristy is GREAT! She allows me to rant and rave and displays active listening skills, always encouraging and supporting. She also gave me some very sound advice which assisted me in resolving an issue that was causing me grave distress.”
Kristine Beauchamp, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
3711 Long Beach Blvd Suite 601
#6041
Long Beach, CA 90807
