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My name is Anastasia but you can call me Stacey. I have been working in the clinical field for 25 years, and specialize in working with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, anger management, chronic pain, eating and weight challenges, fears, trauma, grief/loss, military families, personal growth, and life transitions. I work with all age groups, individuals, couples and families.

I believe we are all resilient and can overcome obstacles to achieve the fulfillment we wish for ourselves. By searching this site, you have already taken the hardest step in this process which is to actively seek relief. My goal is to create a safe and open environment to support the expression of your innermost thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, and feelings. I believe that processing, understanding, and working through these dynamics will create the necessary change and internal growth to achieve your life goals. Change is achievable when you have the tools to create it. The development of a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship will be instrumental in producing growth, and we will use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help you achieve your goals, overcome obstacles and challenges, and gain insight which will increase understanding and reinforce positive behaviors.

My approach utilizes several evidence-based therapies and interventions from a range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic-based therapy, Trauma-Induced therapy, Strength-Based therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Person-Centered therapy. 

My background includes working at several outpatient therapy clinics where I worked extensively with all ages, backgrounds, and challenges. I conducted individual, family, and couples counseling. I also worked at El Toro Marine Base counseling center, and CPC psychiatric hospital. I also ran a level 12 facility for several years for children and adolescents with behavioral issues and on probation in the foster care system. I also worked with low-income individuals and families struggling with housing and services. 

I have a MA in Clinical Psychology, an MSW, and ASW. I hope to have the opportunity to work with you to help find the change you strive for yourself.

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I am Deanna Pearson and very happy you are here! I would be honored to support you on your healing journey toward creating a more authentic, meaningful, fulfilling life.

I primarily work with adult clients who are experiencing life transitions, personal crisis, unresolved trauma, relational-family challenges, existential distress, and deep transformations while oftentimes engaging in maladaptive coping skills. I specialize in supporting individuals who’ve experienced complex trauma as well as those ready to undergo deep, transformative work. I also work with couples and families struggling with relational issues, both separately

and together. I support clients with managing depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, posttraumatic stress disorders, personal issues, and relational difficulties.

As an integrative therapist, I practice humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral approaches including depth psychology, transpersonal, experiential, expressive, existential, trauma, attachment, somatic, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral therapies. Gottman Method and Bowenian theories are my foundational models for couples therapy. I utilize experiential methods; including inner child work, guided imagery, shadow work, and emotional freedom techniques for individual trauma healing. I also plan to incorporate EMDR techniques and tools soon. I understand life can be challenging and it takes courage to face,

accept, change, and move forward.

I provide a safe, comfortable, private space while allowing the necessary time to work at your own pace. You will be heard with compassionate understanding, and together we’ll collaborate in actualizing your intentions, overcoming challenges, and improving quality of life. I’ll align with you in meeting your goals, while helping you overcome blockages that have held you back, including unhealthy childhood conditionings, patterns, roles, beliefs, and intergenerational-generational traumas. I’ll foster self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal empowerment, while promoting core values, inner strengths, and true potential. I will meet you where you are, as you are, with presence and acceptance;

while you continue to evolve toward self-actualization.

In regards to my personal life, I am spiritually focused, a vegetarian who loves creativity, nature, animals, art, music, literature, theology, philosophy, yoga, exploration, and spending time with loved ones as well as alone. My adult life has been committed to spiritual growth, integrative healing, and personal transformation. I truly believe we all have within us the ability to transform, given the right support, tools, resources, and timing. My life experience has been my greatest teacher and I am here to support you when you’re ready.

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As a compassionate therapist, my goal is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your past, address current challenges, and set meaningful goals for your future. Together, we’ll work through struggles such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and the everyday stresses that life brings. My approach focuses on helping you connect with your true self, gain clarity, and build the skills needed to live authentically and with purpose.

Through our work together, you'll develop effective coping strategies, improve communication, and strengthen relationships. I believe that by empowering you with these tools, you’ll be better equipped to navigate life's ups and downs and build lasting emotional resilience. 

If you’re ready to embark on a journey of personal growth, I’m here to support you in creating meaningful, lasting changes so you can live with intention and purpose.

I specialize in working with adolescents, teens, young adults and adults incorporating Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focus-CBT, Mindfulness and Solution-Focus interventions addressing issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief and loss.

About Me:

I hold a B.A. in Communication Studies from California State University, Long Beach, and an M.A. in Education and Clinical Counseling from Azusa Pacific University. I began my career in higher education, working in Student Services, where I had the privilege of supporting students throughout their college journey. I find great fulfillment in assisting college students as they navigate the challenges of academic life while building their career profiles. 

Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy baking, spending time with my dog, Kobe, and connecting with friends and family. I am also committed to my spiritual growth through regular church attendance and Bible study.