Hello! I'm Dr. Chyneitha Cook. Thank you for visiting my profile. I have provided a variety of mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults within multiculturally-diverse communities in Southern California. My clinical focus is on assisting women with mental health issues that directly affect them in their various roles in life.
If you feel stuck in a pattern of conflict in your relationship and your fights never truly feel resolved, let’s try something new.
If you find yourself spiraling when you’re overwhelmed, and the voice in your head won’t stop criticizing you for it, we can discover how to show yourself more kindness and acceptance.
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James is a licensed professional clinical counselor whose approach to therapy is client centered, intentional, and supportive of what makes you, you. His approach leans into curiosity, utilizes a variety of strategies for support, and is developed in line with the values and goals of those seeking support. James’ therapeutic orientation alig
In life, we travel through the present moment while simultaneously being influenced by the past. At times this may feel confusing, jumbled, frightening or damn-near impossible. Who am I? What am I doing? Where am I going? These are just some of the questions we ask ourselves -- the ones that keep us up at night. While I cannot answer these question
Most of my work is based in psychoanalysis, which means that we look for the meaning behind thoughts and behaviors, as opposed to focusing on the behaviors per se.
Having been a performing musician as well as a mid-level executive in large organizations for many years, and having lived in several countries, traveling widely, I gained life experie
It may be difficult to navigate life while experiencing uncertainty, unpleasantness, fear, worry, confusion, or stagnation. The process of therapy allows a space in which we gradually work towards: clarity, centeredness, acceptance, peace, and autonomy. The therapeutic journey offers an opportunity to reach our desired outcomes in a manner that is
Therapy can be a transformative experience of acknowledging Self and finding a higher level of functioning. The relationship between therapist and client can facilitate gentle and foundational changes aiming to discard dysfunctional coping skills and to acquire healthier tools for living. I approach my clinical practice through a holistic, intersec
My approach is very interactive. I believe that open communication between client and therapist is number one. I believe that in order to be an effective therapist there needs to be communication and feedback from all parties involved. I believe in utilizing techniques that empower the clients instead of enabling them. This I have found to be pa
Stuck? There are lots of reasons people get stuck. You're busy! Maybe you've tried to figure things out on your own and keep hitting a wall. Maybe there are family or generational patterns you're working against. Perhaps you and your partner love each other but keep having the same fights over and over again. Maybe there are some intimacy issues th
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial
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