Therapists in 90025

You don’t have to struggle alone! The past few years have been challenging and isolating. As individuals we are biologically wired for connection, our survival often depends on it.

MCS is a therapeutic community where people come to learn, develop, and then practice skills to help them become more effective in their lives. MCS is the brainchild of Lila Galustian, LMFT, and Samantha Wakach, LCSW. Lila and Samantha hatched the idea for MCS in an effort to join their combined decades of clinical expertise, training, education, and practical experience working in treatment centers with patients who suffer from mood disorders, thought disorders, and personality disorders as well as their family members. We often struggled to help patients find appropriate aftercare providers who understand and have training on how to address the complexities of integrating into life after completing treatment. MCS is an ideal outpatient "step down" (ie next stop after one leaves a residential or intensive outpatient center) or a "step up" from once per week outpatient therapy to prevent a need for a higher level of care. MCS is excellent for those who can benefit from more frequent contact with a therapist, have access to family therapy, couples therapy, as well as being part of a therapeutic cohort (via group sessions with peers working on similar issues and challenges).

I empower individuals and their families to overcome acute mental health obstacles, and emotional instability to improve their relationships and overall quality of life. I have experience in providing group, family and individual therapy using a combination of culturally sensitive, clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions, with a focus on developing self-awareness and acceptance. I have worked with individuals and their families since 2012 in the West Los Angeles and West Hollywood area. Currently, I am a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Trauma.

Do you feel stuck? Are you depressed or anxious? Is there conflict in your relationship? Do you feel ineffective as a parent? Perhaps you have tried therapy but it hasn't worked for you. My mission as a therapist is to assist you to move forward in a compassionate, encouraging way. I will empower you to problem solve effectively and improve your emotional wellbeing.

Life is a challenging journey. Most of us cannot do it alone. If, through no fault of your own, you find yourself stumbling, I can help you. I offer you a safe place to be heard and understood, and most of all, to learn about yourself. When you understand your thoughts, emotions and behavior, you build the confidence to face life's challenges successfully. I work with emerging adults (18-25 year), children (5-11 years) along with their parents and middle and late adulthood (26-65 years). I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral problems and emotional issues.

My work enables the client to become aware of emotions and resources as they learn techniques for self-management, communication & resourcefulness. Building emotional resilience is key towards achieving a balanced life. I work with the conscious & subconscious mind, while helping gain self-awareness to understand that self-limiting behaviors are caused by thoughts, feelings & beliefs of which you may be unaware. I help build awareness & empowerment during your journey. The motivations and process of therapy are unique to each individual. My practice includes work with individuals, couples, families, children, geriatrics, & groups.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in women's mental health. I have extensive training in reproductive & maternal metal health. Nurturing new moms, moms to be, and women trying to conceive is the heart of my psychotherapy practice. As a mom of 2, I understand firsthand how crucial it is to have emotional support during pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood. It is my priority and passion to help you receive the support you need. I will work with you to create a plan that targets your specific symptoms, reduces stress, builds coping skills, restores self-esteem and hope, and improves overall well-being.

It is my greatest privilege to join someone on their journey; to help them find their way around the boulders, over the stumbling blocks and out of the crevasses that have derailed goals, clouded views or kept them from happiness. To see them make the changes they have dreamed of. Together we can examine patterns, identify sources of hope, build on strengths, challenge fears and create road maps which you can use to take those next powerful, healing steps. I specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and relational issues.

People come to me wanting to feel better and function better, to experience the happiness that they see others displaying. I aim to have you expand your thinking by "Brain RETraining" tools so you can become the master of your thoughts rather than have them run you. We look at how you can actually exchange negative, unproductive and even obsessive thinking (all "popular" during COVID) into uplifting, more productive thoughts. Then you become empowered to see the strengths and ingenuity you have but may have had trouble accessing. Soon you will find you're enjoying new habits, better relationships, feelings of gratitude and calmness.

Sometimes it can feel like everyone else is doing so much better than you are. You might look around and wonder, why am I not where I thought I would be at in this point in my life? Am I not good enough, smart enough, or brave enough? Is there someone to blame? Is it because my body is broken, or my heart, or all of the above? I know that life is complex. I know that bravery and resilience come in many forms. I want to partner with you on this journey and help you remember things that you may have forgotten about yourself. I’ve witnessed people change their lives in ways that they would have thought were unimaginable. You can too.

Best of both worlds– collaborate with a seasoned therapist and enjoy the flexibility & convenience of online sessions. Experience self-growth and lasing improvements with Laura Myers, Psychotherapist and Life Coach with 10+ years of experience. Laura creates a custom-tailored plan for each client by combining their unique needs and personality with evidence-based treatments like CBT, CPP, and Gottman Couples Method. Together you’ll develop healthier habits, uncover obstacles, and achieve your goals. You’ll gain momentum, accountability, and confidence.

I treat clients from a trauma informed perspective. If it is addiction issues (substance or process) anxiety, depression or other mood disorders, so much of what informs these maladies is developmental or relational trauma. Big T or shock trauma can bring on many underlying issues that have been dormant. I work with clients to carefully assess their history and treatment goals. I use CBT, Psychodynamics, EMDR and other trauma treatment modalities to effectively resolve the inner disturbance.

I am particularly effective working with people who come to therapy with histories of childhood trauma, including emotional, sexual and/or physical abuse, and family neglect and/or abandonment. I have a strong commitment to helping men come to grips with the pains, conflicts and deficits in their work and relational lives. At the same time, I believe I can be particularly helpful to women, as a male therapist, in their work with these kinds of issues. I work primarily with individual adults. I have expertise working with a wide range of issues, including substance abuse/dependence, depression and anxiety.

Do you feel stuck in old patterns and beliefs about yourself? Are you looking for a non-judgemental, open space to explore your identity? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life and don’t know where to start? Taking the first step can be challenging and scary. I’m here to provide a safe space to help guide you on your journey of personal growth and exploration. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California with 6 years of clinical experience.

Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.

Are you ever curious about the "why" behind your thoughts, feeling, or behaviors? Well if so, you have came to the right place! Throughout my years gaining clinical experience and a professional education I've worked with people from very diverse backgrounds. I have found that establishing trust, exploring life goals, creating a plan, and providing tools to achieve client goals is the most effective therapeutic approach to produce a more fulfilling life.

My interest in the practice of psychotherapy is founded in the idea that all people want to be the best version of themselves and are capable of achieving that-- whatever that may mean to them. I want to help individuals cope with the challenges that can interfere with achieving their goals and what they want for their lives. All humans struggle and fall short of their own ideals at times, including myself, and I believe learning to successfully cope through these moments of difficulty can lead to a more fulfilling life and an ability to thrive more completely during moments of success.

Welcome to my practice. Are you feeling burnout, overwhelmed, depressed, finding work-life balance? Or maybe you are facing issues with relationships, career, being present, quality of life and feeling as if life is passing you by? Considering retirement? These are all common feelings and thoughts many professioanal and high achieving successful women and men are facing today. I have over 20 years of therapy and coaching experience, education, personal experience and objective common sense approach in helping clients navigate through these issues while gaining insights into process effecting their choices and personal growth.

You are committed to your growth and to having a great life. You feel stuck in the past and find yourself circling back to the same situation, person, place, or issue. You want to break through the obstacles and patterns that have stopped you from reaching your goals and having a rich and expansive life. I will assist and support you to discover limiting experiences from your past. You will bring new insight, compassion and tools into your life today and step into the creation of a bright tomorrow.

I am a licensed psychologist and a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA). I specialize in the assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorders and other disorders of childhood. I will help you/your family learn strategies that promote emotional and behavioral changes. Expertise areas: assessment, educational rights and accommodations, 504/Individual Education Plan implementation and development, learning differences, developmental disorders, attentional difficulties, parent training, social skills development, behavioral interventions for home and school.