Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Local Support & Community Resources

Ann Christensen, LCSW, BCD, is a Board Certified psychotherapist dedicated to supporting clients through their most challenging times. With a professional background in Clinical Social Work and a degree from California State University Long Beach, she specializes in helping teens and adults navigate family crises and significant life transitions. Ann employs effective methods such as goal setting, specific objectives, and tailored strategies to empower her clients. Her extensive experience includes addressing the needs of individuals, couples, and families facing issues related to depression, anxiety, and relationship dynamics. With her warm approach, Ann is committed to helping clients balance family demands, financial pressures, work-related stress, and intimate relationships.

Sharon Baker, LCSW, BDC, is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist whose work is rooted in the belief that healing is a fundamental human experience. She fosters a safe haven for her clients, built on respect, acceptance, attuned connection, and trust. Through her insightful guidance, clients can make sense of their unique stories and understand how distortions and survival modes have evolved from real-life experiences, all while responding with compassion and eliminating self-blame. In her sessions, she encourages the exploration and expression of painful feelings and thoughts, alongside the introduction of new coping strategies and healthier ways of relating to oneself and others. Sharon has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families navigating the complexities of relationships and the transitions that life brings. Her therapeutic style is characterized by viewing clients in the context of their lives, particularly the key attachments from early life, which facilitates an emotionally-focused therapeutic experience. The first visit serves as a vital opportunity for clients to get acquainted, share their hopes, and understand how progress will be recognized. Additionally, providing insurance information ensures that clients' benefits are properly addressed. Sharon's office is a serene garden setting with a private entrance, featuring a warm and spacious office filled with comfortable couches, fresh flowers, and a comforting cup of tea or coffee, creating an inviting atmosphere for healing.

Collin Mcshirley is a dedicated marriage and family therapist with over a decade of experience in counseling. He meets clients where they are, fully present and appreciative of their inherent wisdom. Through his expertise, Collin guides individuals on their journey towards a more fulfilling life, often highlighting that this journey is one of the most profound actions a person can undertake. Specializing in anxiety, he utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and client-centered approaches to help clients achieve their personal goals. With a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Collin firmly believes in fostering a curious and accepting relationship with oneself, accompanied by the support of a therapist, partner, friend, or family member. He is committed to valuing the strengths of his clients, serving as a compassionate companion through their struggles, and aiding in the deepening of their relationships with themselves and others.