Therapists in 90039

My goal as a psychologist is to help clients overcome emotional challenges and get greater enjoyment out of life. As a therapist I aim to establish a comfortable and collaborative environment with strong rapport to support growth and change. Each person experiences their own unique challenges, and I believe that therapy must be tailored to meet those individual needs. I provide individual and couples therapy to a diverse group of clients.

Dr. Tyler Howard treats individuals from diverse backgrounds with a variety of challenges. Issues range from depression, anxiety, panic, traumatic-stress, relationship conflict, difficulties related to gender and sexual identity, privilege, oppression, multi-generational and social trauma, grief and loss, alcoholism, addiction, compulsive behaviors, attention-deficit, major life transitions, history of complex trauma, child abuse, and attachment disorders.

My work focuses on the process of acceptance and integration of aspects of ourselves that we like and those that we find challenging. We all struggle at times with self-doubt and self-worth issues. These feelings are difficult to cope with and hinder our ability to really get to know ourselves and others. Through conversation and a deep curiosity and caring about my client's, I help to broaden their understanding of themselves. My clients begin to have more authentic experiences by finding meaning in their life experiences and gaining new insights that help them achieve their personal goals.

The relationship between client and therapist can be one of the most healing aspects of therapy. I prioritize creating a space where you feel safe and understood. Using an integrative approach to therapy, I focus on collaboration, curiosity, patience, and humor. I strive to both support and challenge you throughout the therapeutic process. We explore alternative ways of thinking to create space for self-awareness and growth. Together we uncover feelings that impact you currently through exploring your past relationships and experiences, empowering you to develop coping skills to reach your goals.

Kat Valentine is an LGBTQIA+, kink, and poly-affirmative therapist, who works with adults, romantic partners, chosen family, and teens. Kat takes a humanist, collaborative, attachment-focused approach to therapy. She is working towards becoming a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist. She has experience empowering people to work through shame, anxiety, depression, ADHD, coming out, and relational issues. She believes it’s often useful to examine the stories we tell about ourselves and our relationships in order to weave new narratives that better serve us.

My goal as a therapist is to help you examine your lived experience in a safe and inspiring way. In addition to my clinical experience I provide an environment that can be humorous and fun as well as vulnerable and challenging. We will identify the desired and undesired aspects of your habits and beliefs and attend to them with compassion and accountability. I am an active therapist and will help you connect the patterns and themes present in your psyche, in addition to your past and present actions, so that you can experience your life with increased self-compassion and gratitude.

Many people get to a point in their lives when they feel stuck. Friends and family who used to be able to help are no longer able to, or don’t know how. During these times, it can be beneficial to have a relationship that is different, one in which you can share honestly without feeling judged or misunderstood and, in turn, be asked questions that can enhance insight and spur positive change. Welcome to therapy! As a therapist, I am welcoming, compassionate and curious. Therapy can be hard, so my goal is to help you to feel safe and accepted while engaged in a journey that will naturally involve some discomfort.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* *NEW EXISTENTIAL GROUP BEGINNING NOW*During these troubling times of COVID-19 and social unrest, it's common to experience anxiety or depression. I am here to help. I believe in collaboration. It takes two in a relationship, and I am here to guide you with your problems. Empathy, Positivity, and Self-Analysis are at the core of my techniques. These factors allow a safe place for us to understand your problems and confront challenges that keep you from the peace and happiness you deserve. Recognizing existential themes, cyclical patterns, and your particular needs will be the driving force in our therapy.

How does your need for certainty play out? Does it force you to try to predict? Does it persuade you to declare things that you don't actually know? Perhaps the need for certainty is powerful enough to rob you of genuine moments with loved ones or with yourself. Research finds that people who take risks (those who step into the unknown) are happier than those who merely reach for reward or gratification. Why? Because healthy risk-taking has rewards sewn into the experience when we authentically try. It builds skills in self-advocacy, self-love and self-worth.

My style of therapy is one that is both collaborative and supportive. I believe that all individuals have the capacity to make lasting changes in their lives. I help the individual tap into those abilities by challenging the conscious and unconscious barriers that can impede growth and change. Using psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques, I provide a safe, nurturing environment where individuals can explore their challenges and unearth their full potential.

Whether you are 5, 18, 35 or 85, there are sometimes obstacles that get in the way to living our lives to the fullest. My job is to help you change patterns of thinking and behavior and that are preventing you from living according to your full potential. I have over twelve years of clinical experience working with individuals and families who are dealing with a variety of mental health issues including, depression, anxiety, trauma, Mood Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, sexual abuse and substance abuse. I have over eight years experience specifically working with children and adolescents.

I believe that therapy is a collaborative, creative process that can help people live more freely and find more fulfilling ways to love, work, and play. My practice style is warm, conversational, and direct. I provide a safe and supportive space for people to explore, experiment, and surprise themselves as they release old patterns and grow into new parts of who they are. I have experience working with people struggling with a range of issues including personal & professional transitions, anxiety, depression, self-doubt & internal conflict, challenging relationships, creative & artistic difficulties, living with chronic illness, and recovering from trauma & loss.

I work with women struggling with their own secrets. Women who know they're in pain, are deeply challenged by their emotions or the lack of balance in their lives. They sometimes feel like outsiders, alienated, or like no one understands them, or what they are going through. I often work with "empaths", "introverts", and highly sensitive women, artists, professionals, caregivers, and entrepreneurs, among other walks of life. They seek self compassion, want to know themselves on a deeper level, and want to learn self love. They want to uncover and shed light on their strengths, heal, and know their true, authentic selves.

For couples in conflict, feeling hopeless and stuck; learn how to redevelop genuine empathy for each other. For individuals: if you feel like a burden, can't share things with the people in your life, or tend to keep to yourself; my practice can support you. Going to therapy and talking about yourself can be really hard; it can stress me out too. I try to make the first session as easy going as possible. I offer online couples counseling for: married couples, couples moving in together, interracial couples, same-sex couples, premarital couples, & new relationship couples.

My goal is to help you make real change, whether you're getting through a difficult current situation or wanting to break old patterns that keep you from living a more fulfilling life. Common problems that bring people to therapy include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, hopelessness, self-esteem issues, feeling stuck in a rut, or work-related stress. I believe being able to talk about these subjects with a warm welcoming therapist can really help.

Do you find yourself repeating unhealthy patterns of behavior and spiraling downward? Do you feel lonely? Are you feeling confused and dissatisfied with your life? I am here to help you gain self confidence and explore options to enhance your life. Together we will learn more about you so that you can feel more in charge.

My practice is dedicated to preparing expert forensic mental health reports and court-ordered assessments. I conduct Independent Mental Health Exams (IME), testify in deposition and court-room trials, and provide litigation consulting as a non-testifying expert on issues related to immigration, personal injury, criminal law, and abuse and trauma. I am highly skilled in administering psychological tests that evaluate major symptoms of psychopathology, public risk, personality characteristics, competency, substance abuse, and behavioral proclivities in clients. I also conduct Mental Health Evaluations at correctional facilities.

I emphasize a more here and now approach to therapy, sometimes referred to as present-centered therapy. I focus on ways to free your mind from past problems and painful memories as well as limit your worry about negative future scenarios. This can help you live your life and relationships more fully now. We will address your concerns together in a collaborative, mutually respectful way. In my practice I work with a diverse range of clients, lifestyles, ethnicities, and careers. There is much more information about my practice and my approach on my website, which I encourage you to view.

Being human is HARD. Especially these days, as we navigate the impacts of the ongoing pandemic, political challenges, social unrest and climate change. It is totally normal to experience feelings of anxiety, dread or depression in response to current events. Whether you struggle with issues related to today’s environment, or older, unresolved pain that needs attention and healing, I am here to help.

I am a caring and intelligent counselor who helps individuals and couples become more grounded in themselves as they make changes in their lives that create the clarity and ease they are looking for. With over twenty years of experience, I find that a trusting environment enhances emotional safety and rapport. This allows my clients to bring more curiosity about themselves and fewer judgements. My style is interactive and dynamic, focusing on the connection of mind, body, and soul. I teach mental health skills so clients learn to tolerate anxieties and other feelings that often accompany growth in order to obtain the happiness they seek.