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Counseling for Individuals and Relationships

in California

THE STRUGGLE IS REAL. 

You struggle to keep a healthy balance in your life. 

You become so enveloped in your worries and stress that the demands of everyday life leave you feeling overwhelmed. You feel disconnected and like everything is about to fall apart any minute... 


When you least expect it, all the challenges come at once, combined with your past hurts and it feels like you can’t handle things on your own...and you don’t have to!

Just like we visit doctors for physical health concerns, therapists are trained to help with emotional and mental well-being. Your whole health is important and you deserve to take care of yourself!

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THERAPY CAN HELP. 


Through therapy you can learn skills to help you instantly feel calm. Therapy helps to realign your focus on life and promote your self growth to a healthier mind and body.

Attending therapy has a multitude of benefits, including: 

  • Getting Professional Expertise: Our therapists are trained professionals with expertise in understanding human behavior, emotions, and thought processes. We provide insight and guidance to help individuals navigate complex feelings and situations.

  • Safe and Confidential Space: Therapy offers a private and confidential environment where individuals can openly express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns without fear of judgment. This safe space encourages honest self-reflection and exploration.

  • Emotional Support: Therapists provide empathetic and non-judgmental support. Having a dedicated and compassionate listener can help individuals feel understood and validated, reducing feelings of isolation.

  • Skill Development: Therapy equips individuals with coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and techniques to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. These skills empower individuals to navigate difficulties more effectively.

  • Insight and Self-Awareness: Through therapy, individuals gain deeper insight into their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This self-awareness can lead to a better understanding of one's patterns and triggers, facilitating personal growth and positive change.

  • Improved Relationships: Therapy can enhance communication and interpersonal skills, leading to healthier relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. Individuals often learn how to set boundaries, express themselves more clearly, and handle conflicts constructively.

  • Behavioral Change: Therapists help individuals identify unhealthy behaviors and thought patterns, supporting them in making positive changes. This can lead to better decision-making, improved self-esteem, and increased overall well-being.

  • Reduced Symptoms: For those dealing with mental health conditions, therapy can alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life. It is often used in conjunction with medication, especially for conditions like depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

  • Long-Term Benefits: The skills and insights gained in therapy are not only useful during the treatment period but can also provide lifelong tools for managing stress, maintaining emotional balance, and fostering resilience.

  • Preventive Care: Therapy isn't only for crisis situations. Regular therapy sessions can serve as a form of preventive mental health care, helping individuals identify and address issues before they become more severe. As well as help with self growth and self development. 

  • Positive Lifestyle Changes: As individuals work on their mental health, they often find motivation to adopt healthier lifestyle choices, such as exercise, balanced nutrition, and adequate sleep.

Finding the right guide...


To help make change happen, it’s important to work with a therapist you trust. Someone who gets you, someone who is an expert and can guide you to feeling better.


At Grounded Connections Counseling, Inc., that’s exactly what we provide.


We can match you with a therapist who you feel comfortable with, who can guide you, and ensure your path to wellness.


This is your time!

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READY TO TAKE THAT LEAP?

Call us at 949.329.5233 or book a consultation now! 

WELCOME TO
GROUNDED CONNECTIONS COUNSELING, INC.!

We are a psychotherapy group practice dedicated to minority-identified communities that provides affirmative, culturally competent mental health counseling.


We create a space for healing that promotes growth, connection, and transformation to all

YOUR TEAM

Who We Are

As therapists, we are coming from a place of lived experience. We relate to our clients on different levels because we ourselves have experienced the minority reality. Our education and training have prepared us to help a variety of individuals in need meet their goals for healing and growth. Click below to learn about each of our exceptional therapists.

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ALYCIA HORNSBY, AMFT

WHY CHOOSE GROUNDED CONNECTIONS COUNSELING INC. 
OVER OTHERS?

YOUR EXPERIENCE. OUR EXPERIENCE

Our practice is made up of diverse clinicians, that provide culturally competent care and are able to relate to our clients lived experiences on a personal level. Our therapists are trained to be culturally sensitive and considerate of individual backgrounds and experiences. This ensures that therapy is tailored to the unique needs of each person and all are feeling affirmed and heard.

NO WAITLIST

With a group of clinicians you are able to start your healing quicker and start feeling relief much sooner.

QUALITY SERVICE

At our practice, clinicians receive regular supervision of their work and treatment they are providing. In most cases with solo practitioners, no one is there to check the quality of service that clinician may be providing.

ACCESS FROM ANYWHERE IN CA

We provide telehealth therapy services throughout California. You can log in from your home and feel safe in your own environment.

PERSONAL FEEL

Unlike big corporate companies, like Betterhelp or Talkspace, small group practices such as ours, have the ability to connect with you one on one and receive the personalized care you deserve, while still providing you with a range of clinicians to choose from, so that it is a good fit from the start!

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START YOUR TRANSFORMATION TODAY!

We care about your well-being and listen to your story because we know that witnessing and being heard have the power to change lives.


We strive to share that experience with you to help you get the most out of your choice to start this healing journey. 

Let Grounded Connections Counseling Inc. join you in your steps to realign your focus on life, and start looking at life with a different perspective, because life is hopeful and always changing for the better. 

If you’re ready to let go of stress and regain control, then let’s get started on your journey! 

Click below to schedule a consultation or call us now at 949.329.5233. 

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HOW TO GET STARTED WITH THERAPY

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Simply fill in the contact form below to schedule a FREE 15 minute consultation with us.

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We will call at the time that suits you and learn more about you and your unique situation to see if one of our therapists will be a good fit for your needs.

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Let's meet! If its sounds like one of our therapists can help, we will invite you to have your first intake session with them and begin your therapeutic journey!

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