Therapists in 90036

Finding a therapist is an extremely personal choice and developing the right rapport with your therapist is vital to the therapeutic process. I work from a Client Centered Approach; creating a compassionate environment that is safe and free of judgement.I am available to answer any questions you may have assist you in your process in making the right choice in therapists.

All of our lives have been drastically impacted by the crisis the world is going through. There is increased fear surrounding all of the unknowns. Like a lot of people, you may be feeling lost, anxious, and uncertain. Even if you and your loved ones are safe, being at home 24-7 with your family brings extra stress outside the norm, while living alone could feel isolating and lonely. If you’re struggling more than usual with anxiety, depression, or stress right now you’re not alone. I’m here and I can help you (and/or your family) regain a sense of control over the discomforts you may currently be experiencing.

[SEPTEMBER UPDATE: Space is available in an online therapy group supporting singles in quarantine. Individual & couples online sessions also available.] In this strange period of quarantine, old problems might be amplified or new ones may be coming up. I hold conversations to help problems take up less space in your life, so your preferences take center stage. I work to open up more room for how you want your life to be, growing your dreams, hopes, intentions, and values. The environment I create is safe and respectful and I celebrate the lives and loves of clients along spectrums of gender and sexuality.

Have you recently experienced something you are struggling to work through? Have you recently lost someone close to you? Do experiences from your past continue to affect you today? How we cope with these experiences can have a lasting impact on how we move forward. Beginning to understand how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected can be intimidating but we will work together to explore coping strategies and process issues that will allow you to implement change.

Sometimes the parts of us that are open, curious and authentic can feel stifled or closed off by life stressors and pain. As a result, we develop thoughts, behaviors and emotional patterns that cause us to resist or avoid our true self and prevent us from moving through the world with harmony and ease. By doing so, we end up experiencing feelings of loneliness, sadness, anxiety and stress, ultimately limiting us in our lives, careers and relationships. Therapy seeks to uncover our richer stories and truths, thereby allowing us to act from a place of trust and intuition, which ultimately enhances the meaningfulness of our lives.

I believe in the strength, creativity, and resilience of people. After twenty years in licensed practice, I can see more clearly than ever that people are not hopelessly stuck. I believe that people do the best they can in the face of difficult and challenging circumstances. However, it is easy to get stalled in unproductive patterns of behavior. I want to help people find new tools and new ways of relating to others. My work is to help people find new perspectives, new ways of looking at problems, so that they can approach life with confidence, assurance,and serenity.

When you're depressed, anxious or struggling in a difficult relationship being able to move through the world in a meaningful, authentic way can feel almost impossible. I offer a safe environment to allow you to express yourself without judgment. I will help you with the emotional pain that many family members and friends are unable to do. Through empathy, understanding and genuine compassion for your struggle, I will work with you as you fulfill that need for a better, happier, more meaningful life.

I treat clients with a wide variety of presenting problems that impact their relationships, functioning, and personal growth. My areas of emphasis include depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD and trauma recovery, workplace stress, life and career transitions, and creative issues/artist support. We collaborate to improve "emotional granularity": the ability to synthesize and understand new emotional experiences, to comprehend and verbalize to ourselves and others the meaning, dimensions, and consequences of our emotional experiences, and to formulate useful and compensatory responses.

Psychotherapy is about transformation, but that takes commitment and courage. Having someone you trust to guide you through such a process can make all the difference. A genuine and supportive therapeutic relationship can help you take an honest look at your feelings, your thoughts about yourself, and your relationships with others, removing the barriers to a healthy and fulfilled life. With curiosity, we can address these obstacles together.

Sarah has years of experience in the fields of mental and behavioral health, specializing in holistic behavior change and life coaching. Sarah has worked in a variety of practice settings, including adult residential drug and alcohol recovery hospitals, adult psychiatric hospitals, youth shelters for minors experiencing homelessness and supervising collegiate recovery programs. Sarah is also a 200 hour registered yoga teacher who has been instructing classes and workshops for over 10 years. Her instructional practice focuses on yoga movement, meditation and breath work.

I am a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 117039 ), working under the supervision of Cristy Pareti, PsyD, LMFT. I earned my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University and received my Bachelors Degree from Emerson College. My Clinical experience includes working with individuals whom struggle with anxiety, depression, life skills, substance abuse, eating disorders, trauma and interpersonal relationship difficulties.My modality is a mixture of of many psychological techniques as well as creative skills. This includes a blend of existentialism, mindfulness, humor, art and behavioral skills.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families of diverse backgrounds to successfully overcome a variety of problems, including depressive, anxiety, trauma- and stressor-related, eating, obsessive-compulsive, substance use and addictive disorders; difficulties with interpersonal relationships or life transitions; and challenges related to education or employment. However, there is no prerequisite for engaging in therapy, which can be a preemptive measure to care for and strengthen psychological and emotional well-being, a catalyst for personal development and self-actualization, and mechanism to enhance quality of life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) with certification from the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). After graduating from UCLA with a degree in Sociology, concentrating in Conversational Analysis, I earned my Master's in Social Work from USC, concentrating in Business and Social Work in Global Communities. Prior to becoming Clinical Director at Center for Sexual Integrity, I served as the Associate Clinical Director at Center for Healthy Sex, working closely with one of the most respected authorities in the field, Dr. Alexandra Katehakis.

Is life becoming unmanageable? Looking for real answers? Seeking the best group of clinicians who accept your insurance? Welcome to WellPsyche Medical Group! WellPsyche providers are experts in Wellness and Mental Health. Our providers take a Thoughtful, Practical, and Caring approach to therapy and can help you balance your life. WellPsyche is also a leader in Telemedicine. Now you can visit with your provider from the privacy and convenience of your home or work.

I help people of all ages feel more optimistic and enthusiastic about life, without medication. I specialize in the release of depression, anxiety, negativity, jealousy, lack of motivation, weight issues, perfectionism, anger problems and anything that is a result of low self-esteem. If you would like to move through the world with more confidence and ease, you must be willing to see yourself in a different way, and with Rapid Transformational Therapy and hypnotherapy, I can help you achieve that. As human beings, we can get stuck in a pattern of negative thinking and that only keeps us from getting what we want. So, I work with the subconscious mind to change the neural pathways in your brain so that a new way of thinking can change your trajectory in this life, getting you out of your own way and giving you a fresh perspective.

Insight, encouragement, and challenge to grow, mixed with a healthy dose of humor makes for great success in the Baking Oven of life! Learning comes from multiple sources, such as life experience, books, others, and training. Learning without growing and maturing is not the definition of wisdom. What do you think? Want to grow wiser together, then call me. Making better decisions in life, helps for greater happiness and joy. A trauma of your past controlling you today? Unresolved traumas can cause addiction and relationship issues. Learn how to take the control back, how to get your life back, and how to enjoy life again.

NOTE: I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Individual therapy is a powerful way to discover the thoughts, feelings and actions that prevent you from experiencing more fulfilling relationships in life. I help clients develop an understanding of the challenges and obstacles that currently exist for them, as well as providing tools that support life long balance and behavioral change. Rather than blaming and remaining mired in the past, you and I collaborate on the best path for movement forward.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, working with adults, children, adolescents, and families in my private practice. Some of the issues I address include: depression, anxiety, learning and behavioral challenges, bullying and conflict with peers, divorce, step-families, death of a parent or sibling, sexual, emotional or physical abuse, school refusal and school phobia, self-harming behaviors, life transitions and identity. In addition to my private practice, I have over two decades of experience working as a teacher, school counselor, Middle School Principal, Council Facilitator and currently as Director of Wellness.

Are you overwhelmed with life? Do you want to pursue your purpose with a peaceful mind without resorting to medications? I help you discover your unique spiritual path to complete, emotional healing. I help determined, purposeful women live the courageous life they were designed for. I can help you clear the ruts and unhealthy patterns so that you could live the life you were meant to live in a natural, holistic way!