Sometimes you don't know what to do anymore. You are probably a smart person and have tried everything you can to solve the situation that has you looking for counseling right now. Maybe you are worried there is something really wrong with you, your child, your spouse or your marriage. What if there is actually nothing terribly wrong?
Instead, what if you are just at the point where you really are being called to make a change? When you are on the verge of real growth, a challenge overwhelms your current way of dealing with life, which pushes you to do something new. Sometimes you are not sure what that "something new" is supposed to be.
Instead, what if you are just at the point where you really are being called to make a change? When you are on the verge of real growth, a challenge overwhelms your current way of dealing with life, which pushes you to do something new. Sometimes you are not sure what that "something new" is supposed to be.
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At One Heart Counseling Center, you are working with therapists who work on themselves. That means you are being guided by someone who is willing to be in the trenches and do the things they are asking you to do. You are working with therapists who know about the Human Emotional System.
They can help you decode the information that wants to come forward and teach you about how to manage the discomfort that can sometimes come with experiencing your feelings.Anna is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, LAADAC Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor. In 2005 she began her journey into the field of helping professionals as a volunteer for Free Arts for Abused Children.
They can help you decode the information that wants to come forward and teach you about how to manage the discomfort that can sometimes come with experiencing your feelings.Anna is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, LAADAC Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor. In 2005 she began her journey into the field of helping professionals as a volunteer for Free Arts for Abused Children.
As a parent seeking child therapy services, sometimes you can be so close to the situation, it is hard to see clearly. You are the expert when it comes to your child, so you are very important to the success of your child's therapy. The first couple of weeks in therapy are focused on getting a clear picture of concerns, strengths and history.
When you are seeking adolescent therapy services, we know it is because adolescence is a critical transition point in your teen's life trajectory. You might be seeking adolescent therapy because a disconnection has occurred. Usually that disconnection occurred because of a disruption in the delicate balance that needs to be reached.
When considering family therapy, it is important to remember that families work as a system. Sometimes the most effective way to make shifts toward more harmony is to include the whole family. Working with the whole family allows our therapists to see and work first hand with the dynamics at play that may be causing you to look for family counseling at this time.
We see relationships as the ultimate opportunity for growth. Getting the most out of couples therapy does not mean each person pointing the finger at the other one and seeing who the therapist says is right, even though that can be REALLY tempting. It means that you each come in to look at yourself and what is coming up for you as a result of what is occurring in your relationship.
Reviews (7)
Jamie K.
Dec 30, 2018
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One Heart Counseling Center is a wonderful resource for anyone looking for impactful therapy. I work in a field that works with children and teens and One Heart Counseling Center is the number one place we refer to for anyone seeking therapy. Their approach to therapy is unique -- they help clients actually use their human emotional system instead of ignoring or suppressing it. They also incorporate art therapy into their sessions. Art therapy is an amazing and effective tool because it allows people to express themselves and heal in a way that goes beyond using just words. While this approach
Elizabeth Marushin
Dec 16, 2018
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One Heart Counseling Center is an important mainstay in Manhattan Beach. Offering counseling for children, teens and adults their "open hearted" approach and highly skilled therapists offer real help and guidance to our community. Making sense of our turbulent world and feeling heard and understood are critical for all of us in creating a happy life.
Using Art therapy as an additional way of expressing feelings (no you do not have to be an artist) can be such a powerful and effective approach. It is one of the specialities offered at Open Heart.
I personally have found Adrian to be a warm and
Using Art therapy as an additional way of expressing feelings (no you do not have to be an artist) can be such a powerful and effective approach. It is one of the specialities offered at Open Heart.
I personally have found Adrian to be a warm and
Valerie Winkler
Dec 06, 2018
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Whitney Boole
Dec 02, 2018
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The therapists at one heart counseling center are amazing. They are conscientious, compassionate and skilled therapists who do incredible work with children, adults and families. I refer to them often, particularly for clients who would benefit from art therapy which is one of their specialties. Whenever I make a referral to one heart, I rest easy knowing that they are in good hands.
Cinnamon Howard
Sep 21, 2018
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Anna Pirkl is my number one go-to therapist referral for adolescents and families. She and I have worked together for years and I trust her clinical skills absolutely. First, she is a compassionate and genuine human being who is invested in empowering people to become their best selves. Next, she is a highly-skilled clinician with varied experience ranging from working with juvenile hall detainees, sober living residents and now to working with a diverse population in private practice. I can't say enough about my trust in Anna as a clinician.
Chris Hutton
Sep 09, 2018
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I am extremely fortunate to have Anna Pirkl of One Heart Counseling Center as a colleague. Her patience and openness undoubtedly guide her practice, which is to say nothing of her fundamental knowledge of human behavior within both the academic and pragmatic milieu. There are many talented therapists who may have a strong aptitude in any one of these areas, but few can be counted who have Anna’s depth of competency across all of them. I have come to know that I can rely on the wisdom of her input, which she has always graciously taken the time to grant me on the occasions when I have sought it
Razz
May 03, 2018
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I am sorry to say that I do not recommend One Heart Counseling Center.
I was referred to One Heart Counseling Center (therapist Adrian), and thought my ex’s and my daughter would get help and support while going through a litigious divorce. Adrian was not available to see my Daughter and was given therapist Anna. This was supposed to be Short Term “Safe Harbor” therapy (approx 3 Months, weekly = 12 sessions). It has now been over a year and +40Sessions.
Because of the ongoing litigious divorce, I am unable to address the serious issues I have had with One Heart Counseling Center and therapist
I was referred to One Heart Counseling Center (therapist Adrian), and thought my ex’s and my daughter would get help and support while going through a litigious divorce. Adrian was not available to see my Daughter and was given therapist Anna. This was supposed to be Short Term “Safe Harbor” therapy (approx 3 Months, weekly = 12 sessions). It has now been over a year and +40Sessions.
Because of the ongoing litigious divorce, I am unable to address the serious issues I have had with One Heart Counseling Center and therapist
