Therapists in 90004

Life can be tough. And, it can always be better. I believe psychotherapy is an amazing tool in identifying and removing the obstacles to wonderful relationships - with self, with career, and others. I utilize my training as a therapist as well as my eleven years as corporate recruiter to assist individuals and couples to articulate and then create more fulfilling lives. If depression, anxiety, fear, addiction or any other issue is standing in the way of the life you would like to be living, please know there is help.

I believe people are innately resilient and adaptive. When we struggle from disconnection, grief, or sudden changes, we may lose touch with our self-compassion and strengths, feeling trapped in a story that no longer serves us. This may manifest as depression, anxiety, reactivity, substance use, or unwanted relational patterns. You don’t need to go through this alone. You can feel supported, understood, and valued in the face of grief, hard feelings and questions. I will bring hope, compassion, options, insight, and curiosity, but ultimately our work together will be collaborative.

What is keeping you from living the life you want? Psychotherapy can be a powerful tool to identify goals and remove obstacles that may be preventing you from experiencing more fulfilling relationships with yourself, your career, and other people. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, abusing substances, or having relationship difficulty, the process of therapy can be a useful way to discover how to create change. By exploring current and historical patterns, a greater awareness and understanding can emerge, allowing for more choice.

Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. So why therapy now? What are your hopes and dreams for the future? Problems only survive when they are supported by particular beliefs and principles. This can feel like a relentless need to escape a moment that never ends. Exploring the details and effects of these obstacles will help lead to different outcomes not yet discovered.

Sometimes problems show up, blocking us from the path we want to take in life or in our relationships. Be it anxiety or depression, grief or conflict, repetitive thinking or even substance misuse ­­– these challenges don’t need to define you.

It takes a tremendous amount of strength and courage to begin the therapy process. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe, non-judgmental and connected space that promotes exploration, insight, and new possibilities. Through our work together, we will strive to gain a deeper understanding and skills to help you reach your therapeutic goals. With support, encouragement and guidance we will build a relationship that will facilitate the meaningful changes you are seeking.

It can be difficult to find a dedicated space in which you can safely process your experiences. I would consider it a privilege to try and build that trust with you. As a therapist, it is my responsibility to ground myself in curiosity and humility as I bear witness to your life's navigations. Whether that be pleasure, anxiety, identity, interpersonal dynamics, chronic stress, life transitions, personal or sociopolitical heartbreaks- we can explore your experience together. Through connection and collaboration, we can rewrite and expand the stories we tell ourselves and those told to us, allowing for more room to breathe.

I’m a trauma-informed therapist who is dedicated to creating space for healing and transformation. I have a special interest in working with survivors of childhood trauma, and individuals committed to healing issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, insecure relationship patterns, sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, abandonment, neglect, intimate partner violence and grief. Trauma can change us profoundly, leaving us in survival mode, feeling disempowered and disconnected from ourselves and others.

The belief that you are inadequate is a myth. I believe in looking for what is right with you. I am not the therapist who is going to merely sit back, listen and tell you what is wrong with you. Together we will find the gold of you, and walk the journey towards your most alive, most authentic self. We will have active conversations. I will participate. We will laugh here and there, because I’m a big believer in the healing power of humor. I will not tell you what to do or how to live, but I will help guide you toward your own inner-knowing. ​

I focus on helping people reconnect with their inner resources, community & innate wisdom, and become more aligned with the relationships they desire and the dreams they hope for. I work with people to help separate themselves from beliefs and stories that are causing them to suffer. Together we do this by gaining insight into conditions and ideas that are overpowering them, & preventing them from the life and relationships they would like. My work with couples focuses on the problems that are preventing couples from their preferred relationship & understanding how they get pulled into these habitual ways of relating.

I work with a variety of individuals in a collaborative and creative manner to find new language and meaning in clients' lives. In a respectful, compassionate and often times lighthearted manner, I aim to find strengths and supports to weave new narratives. I find that individuals and couples that are truly willing to do the work in our sessions, and most importantly, in their daily lives get the most out of therapy. I work best with folks who can clearly articulate and work towards their therapeutic hopes/goals.

Feeling stressed? Not feeling like yourself? Struggling relationships? Perhaps life isn't going the way you were hoping. Talking to someone can help. I help clients work through a varied challenges to make meaningful changes in their lives. We will work together to build a deeper understanding of yourself and build coping tools. You do not need to struggle with your feelings alone! My goal is to help you cope with feelings, improve your relationships, and find hope in your life. I believe in this process and will provide space for you to begin the healing process of understanding and working through the challenges in your life.

This space is for you. I would like to support you and empower you to be able to navigate through life during challenging times and understand more about yourself. Therapy with me is about enhancing your understanding of yourself, exploring your identity and purpose, and learning different coping skills to not just survive in the world, but learn how to thrive. I am experienced working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have treated clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity formation and discovery, relationship problems, and grief and loss. It is also important to note that I am available weekends and evenings.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Do you feel exhausted from anxiety, depression or constant worrying? Do you struggle with food-related issues such as a healthy relationship with food, body image, and obsessive food thoughts? My goal is to assist clients in coping with emotions and stress, changing self-destructive behaviors, and connecting with others. My therapeutic approach involves compassion, exploration, and insight. I offer a comfortable space and relaxed environment where we work together to find solutions to your problems and offer new ways of thinking and doing. I believe in living as your best and most authentic self.

Are you struggling in relationships or finding it hard to connect to others? Do you feel "stuck" or have a hard time letting go of negative thoughts? Do you repeat the same behavior/relationship patterns despite wanting to change? Childhood trauma, dysfunctional family systems, grief/loss and many other factors impact how a person experiences the world. If you are looking to heal from trauma, develop healthy boundaries, improve self-esteem and feel more connected to yourself and others, I can help.

Change can feel impossible. No matter how badly we want it, we feel stuck in a loop trying the same things over and over again. We want a sense of relief and for things to feel easier, but feel hopeless, constantly fighting the same battles. Despite this, I do believe we are all inherently resilient. We possess unique strengths, but they get shielded from our view because societal expectations and past experiences box us into how we think we ‘should’ be or act. We no longer see ourselves as who we actually are, but rather who the world has told us we are. We want to hold more hopeful beliefs about ourselves and the future.

I specialize in providing support for parents of young children as they tackle both common and complex parenting challenges. Some of the issues I help parents and children navigate include; sleeping difficulties, perinatal (postpartum) depression/anxiety, postpartum OCD, birth trauma, Issues related to twins and multiples, trauma related to infant medical interventions or NICU stays, childhood aggression, childhood fears and anxieties, conflict with siblings and difficulties in attachment.

Do you feel like you are at a crossroads and wondering "where do I go from here?" It can be daunting to explore the places that scare you but deciding to do so is often the road to liberation. I work with individuals and couples who are stuck and looking for a way forward. Relationships, both with ourselves and with others, can be complex and we often become complacent and used to "the way things are." If you are here, you probably have a sense that something needs to change. I encourage you to trust yourself and give me call. I offer a free phone consultation. Check out my website at: https://trueselflab.wixsite.com/website-1