Individual Therapy

Online Across California.

Select Insurance Plans Accepted

You Don’t Have to
Navigate This Alone

At Daybreak Counseling Center, we provide supportive in-person therapy in Long Beach and Cerritos, CA, as well as online therapy across California. Whether you’re seeking help for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, burnout, or life transitions, our licensed therapists provide personalized counseling designed to help you build resilience, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.

Healing begins with feeling understood.

Our Therapy Locations

Long Beach Location

Cerritos Location

Virtual

Therapy That’s Tailored To You

At Daybreak Counseling Center, we draw from a range of evidence-based and relational therapy models to personalize your care. We integrate therapeutic frameworks that align with your goals, personality, and life experiences.

Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior
Therapy (DBT)

Emotionally
Focused Therapy

Psychodynamic &
Psychoanalytic Therapy

Internal Family
Systems (IFS)

Family Systems
Therapy

Humanistic & Person-Centered Therapy

Existential & Experiential
Therapy

Strength-Based
Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy (CBT)

Practical tools to shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.

Dialectical Behavior
Therapy (DBT)

Builds emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills.

Emotionally
Focused Therapy

Strengthens emotional bonds and improves relational dynamics.

Psychodynamic &
Psychoanalytic Therapy

Explores deeper unconscious patterns shaping current experiences.

Internal Family
Systems (IFS)

Helps you understand and work with different “parts” of yourself.

Family Systems
Therapy

Examines relationship dynamics within family structures.

Humanistic & Person-Centered Therapy

Focuses on growth, self-awareness, and authentic living.

Existential & Experiential
Therapy

Explores meaning, identity, and emotional processing in the present moment.

Strength-Based
Counseling

Practical tools to shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.

How It Works

A Simple, Supportive Process

Schedule Your Appointment

Book your first session online or by phone. We’ll gather a few details about your needs, availability, and insurance to get you started.

Get Matched With The Right Therapist

Based on your goals and preferences, we thoughtfully connect you with a clinician who aligns with your needs and therapeutic style.

Meet With Your Therapist Online Or In Person

Together, you’ll gain clarity, learn helpful tools, and make steady progress at your own pace.

Meet Our Licensed Therapists

Sarah Hachett, L.M.F.T.

Available for Virtual & In-Person Sessions in Long Beach

Victoria Ramsperger, A.P.C.C.

Emily Brangwin, L.M.F.T.

Available for Virtual & In-Person Sessions in Long Beach

Ashley Boren, L.M.F.T.

Available for Virtual & In-Person Sessions in Long Beach

Sarah Whalen, A.C.S.W.

Available for Virtual & In-Person Sessions in Long Beach

Jocelyn Contreras, A.P.C.C.

Available for Virtual & In-Person Sessions in Cerritos

Lindsay Knight-Moreno, A.M.F.T.

Available for Virtual & In-Person Sessions in Cerritos

Jorelle Javier, A.M.F.T.

Available for Virtual & In-Person Sessions in Cerritos

Quynh Tran, A.M.F.T.

Available for Virtual & In-Person Sessions in Cerritos

Seema Bakshi, L.M.F.T.

Available for Virtual & In-Person Sessions in Long Beach

Giselle Cabrera, A.C.S.W.

Available for Virtual & In-Person Sessions in Long Beach

Luke Shackelford, L.M.F.T.

Available for Virtual & In-Person Sessions in Cerritos

Jesseca Martinez, A.M.F.T.

Available for Virtual & In-Person Sessions in Long Beach

Samirah Alam, L.M.F.T.

Available for Virtual & In-Person Sessions in Long Beach

Amanda Navarro, L.C.S.W.

Available for Virtual Sessions Only

Patrick Cleveland, L.M.F.T.

Founder & Executive Director

Annie Rutkowski, A.M.F.T.

Founder & Executive Director

Our Clients' Breakthroughs

“Patrick is a master of giving you the tools to put in your toolkit so that even when you’re not in a session, you know what to reach for. I feel free for the first time in 35 years thanks to his guidance.”

Abraham B.

“Patrick saved my marriage. First session in, he was able to connect with my husband — someone who says maybe 10 words a day. I’ve seen therapists since I was 16, and he is hands down one of THE best.”

Yadi

“He gave me the courage and the tools to understand myself, boost my confidence, and my inner strength. I’ve been in therapy before, but I have never been given the tools to manage situations with ease.”

Jesse

I started seeing Patrick because I was doubting my own thoughts and unable to trust my own feelings. I needed someone to talk with and not burden my family or friends with lengthy complaints. He helped me to see what ... I can and cannot control. And that out of my control - I can accept it or move on. This took some time to implement but it has brought me great inner peace. Since then, I have learned to take time for me and my needs so that I am able to support others. He is a trusted supporter that will listen without judgement.

Cindy K.

Unbelievable how much Patrick has helped me in a short period of time, and continues to do so, in this wonderful life that presents us with a ton of obstacles. He gave me the courage and the tools to understand myself, boost my ... confidence and my inner strength. I've been in therapy before, but I have never, ever been given the tools to manage situations with ease. My life is so much better because of him and will continue to be with his support! If you're looking for a safe place to explore whatever is troubling you, Patrick can help. I highly recommend him! Thanks Patrick.

Jesse S.

Healing Begins The Moment
You Reach Out