Business Details
49 Years
experience
Mental Health Counseling Services in Monrovia, CA
Since 1977, L.I.F.E. Counseling Group has provided compassionate mental health services to the San Gabriel Valley community. As a collective of licensed and pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, we prioritize creating safe, inclusive spaces for individuals, couples, children, and families to explore personal growth and healing. Our approach integrates evidence-based practices with creative methodologies, reflecting our core values of diversity, authenticity, and lifelong transformation. We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues, with therapists trained in depth psychology, mindfulness, and somatic therapies.Our team maintains a commitment to continuous professional development, ensuring our services remain relevant and effective. We recognize the courage it takes to seek therapy, offering personalized care that honors each client's unique journey. Through integration of mind, body, and spirit, we help clients achieve meaningful life changes aligned with their values and aspirations.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Life Transitions Support
Mindfulness Training
Creativity Coaching
Spirituality Integration
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- Our therapists specialize in trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues
- We offer culturally sensitive care for diverse communities
- Team includes experts in depth psychology and somatic therapies
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Specialized services for LGBTQ+, kink, and polyamorous clients
Services
Individual Therapy
Specialized one-on-one therapy addressing depression, anxiety, and trauma. Our clinicians use evidence-based techniques tailored to personal growth goals. Sessions focus on enhancing self-awareness and developing coping strategies for lasting emotional wellness.
Couples Counseling
Guided sessions for partners seeking improved communication and conflict resolution. Therapists address relationship patterns and foster emotional connection. Techniques include Gottman method and emotionally focused therapy for deeper intimacy.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized care for trauma survivors using somatic experiencing and EMDR. We address intergenerational trauma and its impact on mental health. Treatment creates safety through nervous system regulation and cognitive restructuring techniques.
Mindfulness Training
Integrative programs combining meditation with psychotherapy. Therapists teach stress reduction techniques for anxiety management. Practices include body scanning, breath work, and present-moment awareness strategies.
Life Transitions Support
Guidance through major life changes like career shifts or parenthood. Therapists help navigate uncertainty and build resilience. Focus on values clarification and goal setting for meaningful life changes.
People
Kathryn Bikle
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Specializes in depression, anxiety, and trauma treatment using depth psychology. Offers creative approaches to personal growth and relationship improvement through evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Patrick Reeves
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Focuses on men's mental health and life transitions with Jungian psychotherapy. Expertise in mindfulness practices for anxiety reduction and contemplative approaches to personal development.
Ginger Lewis
Marriage and Family Therapist
Works with children through adults using art and play therapy. Specializes in trauma recovery and parenting skills development with an integrative approach to emotional wellness.
Colette Whitaker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Expertise in spiritual integration and couples therapy. Helps clients with codependency issues and anxiety management through creative therapeutic approaches combined with traditional counseling methods.
Cecilia Ibarra
Marriage and Family Therapist
Focuses on women's mental health and parenting challenges. Specializes in attachment theory and coping skills development for anxiety, depression, and school-related issues affecting families.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy using approaches like CBT, EMDR, somatic experiencing, and depth psychology tailored to each client's needs.
Do you accept insurance?
As private pay providers, we offer flexible pricing and payment plans. Some therapists accept certain insurance plans - contact our office for specific details.
Are therapists qualified?
Our team includes licensed Marriage and Family Therapists with specialized training in trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship counseling across the lifespan.
How to schedule an appointment?
Visit our website to contact therapists directly via email or phone. Before scheduling, review our service details and therapist bios to find the best match.
Do you handle mental health emergencies?
We're not a crisis service. In emergencies, contact local emergency services or call 911 immediately for urgent mental health situations.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily serving San Gabriel Valley from our Monrovia office, with some therapists offering telehealth services to California residents through secure virtual platforms.
