Therapists in 90017

My goal is to provide a safe environment in which you can explore, dig deeper and gain insight into your struggles. Using an approach that is both compassionate and direct, my hope is that over time you will feel more empowered to face life's challenges. We all have parts of our lives that we struggle with, such as a complicated relationship, work-related stress or a difficult transition. You may be feeling stuck, uncertain, overwhelmed and sometimes alone. In such challenging times, it's important to know that you should not go through it alone.

Compassionate by nature and by nurture, Val is a licensed clinical psychologist with a heart for people, a mind for science, and a welcoming sense of humor. Her training and experience is based in cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral medicine, with additional interests in positive psychology and Black women’s mental health. Val values a collaborative approach to therapy, and fosters an environment where clients feel seen and heard as they journey towards meeting their goals.

I encourage and applaud the self-awareness it takes to realize we can change, heal, and grow. Using a holistic approach, I help promote autonomy, peace, acceptance, love, healing, and change. My passion lies in serving the underserved, the over-diagnosed, misunderstood, unheard, and ignored. Racial disparities, racism, isolation, extreme poverty, substance abuse, the criminal justice and correctional systems; stigmas against women, recovery, and the criminalization of addiction and mental illness are only a few of the areas I work tirelessly to change.

To schedule your first visit with me, please use this online scheduling link - (https://portal.geneticforesight.com/book) --- I am a clinical neuropsychologist focused on conducting evaluations relevant to brain-behavior functioning. I have a breadth of experience assessing various diagnoses that affect cognition across the lifespan (e.g., intellectual disability, psychosis, ADHD, dementias etc.). I can aid in clarifying diagnoses, recommending relevant interventions/treatments, and giving suggestions on increasing functional outcomes.

With years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients from as young as 3 years old to individuals in their late adulthood. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and gain a better understanding of each other. He has experience working with athletes such as those in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industry.

Therapy Lab Kids is a teletherapy practice that offers evidence-based plans (5-16 sessions) targeting mood/anxiety symptoms, sleep problems, family conflict, and disruptive behaviors. Our plans are designed to teach your child, teenager, or family a specific set of skills so you can walk away with emotional health and insight. Starting with an introductory session, an expert will help you establish goals that address your concerns, then initiate the best plan for you.

We are a Licensed Clinical Social Work Practice servicing California and Massachusetts Residents, named for our founder and head therapist. We offer individual, couples, groups, classes, and coaching services to adults. Typically, our clients are experiencing difficulties in regulating emotions, worries, feeling on edge, or feeling good about themselves or relationships. Some specific concerns our clients are may be looking to address include PTSD, Veterans & Military, Anxiety & Panic, Depression, Self Esteem, Self Confidence and Self Image, Childhood Trauma, Attachment, Immigrant and Migrant Ideologies, and Sexual Assault.

As wonderful as life can be, reaching your goals, coping with everyday issues, handling relationships, finding purpose, and staying inspired can be challenging. At times, embracing who you are and what you believe can be difficult. Even with your best efforts life can be stressful, and things don’t always go as planned. Connecting body and mind; using creative expression to destress, heal, dig deeper, and express what you are going though when words aren't enough, may be what you need to help guide you through challenges, make healthy decisions, feel better, and enjoy life. Would you like to understand the healing of your story?

Alex is trained in evidence-based cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies for mood, anxiety and trauma disorders, as well as emotion dysregulation, relationship conflict and postpartum depression and anxiety. Alex uses an integrative and collaborative approach to therapy to help clients meet their individual goals. Her goal as a therapist is to help clients understand the factors that contribute to and maintain their distress, learn skills to change that which they can control, and practice acceptance around that which they cannot control.

Many of my clients experienced heightened feelings of anxiety, depression, and burnout during the COVID-19 global pandemic. The crushing weight of local and global issues became burdensome as they were expected to stay afloat in their everyday lives. This led them to question their purpose and role in society. How was I doing it all? Am I even happy? Where do I go from here? Here’s the thing. There is no way we can go back to life as we knew it. This is an opportunity to begin anew.

Most everyone experiences some Problems of Living during the course of his or her life. These can manifest as common psychological symptoms or as difficulties in relationship or work. By attending to the contributions that both past experiences and present circumstances make, I work to liberate effort and energy caught in these problems, making that very energy available for the pursuit of wishes and some measure of joy.

Sometimes the wounds we carry in life keep us stuck in painful patterns of shame and suffering. We lose sight of ourselves and our capacity for joy. I'm here to provide emotional support if you're desiring relief. With empathy and trained understanding, I'll help uncover relevant aspects of your story in order to make sense of the difficulties emerging in your life, your relationships, and your inner world right now.

Accepting new clients! Dr. Novacek offers expertise in evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. He uses a collaborative and strengths-based approach that integrates sociocultural factors as appropriate. He earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Emory University. Dr. Novacek completed his APA-accredited internship at UCLA and his postdoctoral fellowship at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center.

Stien is passionate about delivering authentic, collaborative, direct care to her clients so that they may live the lives they’ve envisioned while functioning at their highest potentials.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS I joined Therapy Lab (www.therapylab.com) January 2021, where I am excited to offer services to California and Washington residents via telehealth technology. I have worked with adults across the lifespan (18-100+) and believe I work best with someone who is looking for the best path and tools to use along the way of healing and growth. My ideal client is someone who is ready and willing to 1. implement my recommendations, 2. consider honestly the barriers to their change, and 3. give me feedback so I can adapt to better suit their needs.

At Gray Matters, we specialize in Neuropsychological and Psychoeducational Assessment to identify problems such as difficulty with memory, attention, speed of thinking, language processing, sensory perception, problem-solving, or impulse control. These cognitive problems can cause people to struggle in school or at work, in their relationships, or at managing their daily affairs. We help people with brain injuries, strokes, ADHD, learning difficulties/disabilities, Alzheimer’s and other dimensions overcome these challenges and engage more fully, independently, and successfully with life.

Life can hit us like a tsunami or lull us into a trance of tolerable dissatisfaction. Small, everyday losses and compromises can accumulate over time, almost without notice. A rough childhood can make it hard to trust ourselves and our ability to navigate the world. I believe your north star, the guide to your tribe, purpose and the life that’s right for you is you - is your relationship with yourself.