Therapists in 90039

I take a warm and collaborative approach to psychotherapy and will work with you to achieve symptom relief and lasting change. My background in theater and the arts allows me to be creative and non-rigid in my methods, although I am also goal-oriented and well versed in evidence-based approaches to therapy. I specialize in working with trauma, grief and bereavement, anxiety, depression, addiction and LGBTQIA+ issues. I also work with creatives to help establish flow and decrease blockages. My aim is to build an authentic and trusting relationship with each patient to help individuals lead more fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Changing your life can be hard. Figuring out what you want can be overwhelming. Staying stuck is harder. My passion is helping people figure out what they want, what’s getting in the way, and how to move forward. Together, let’s figure out what’s keeping YOU from getting closer to the life you want. Whether it’s looking at your work, love life, family relationships, or a mix of everything, I’m ready and eager to support you in this process.

I'm an empathetic and dedicated Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, wholeheartedly committed to guiding individuals on their journey towards improved mental health and overall well-being. With a rich background in entertainment and music, I ventured into the realm of clinical psychology, obtaining an MA from Antioch University. My career began at APLA Health, where I provided psychotherapy to a diverse range of LGBTQIA+ clients. This unique blend of experiences has enriched my perspective on life, allowing me to appreciate the resilience individuals display in the face of adversity.

I work with clients looking to move through anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, relationship issues, grief, and poor self-esteem. I am a queer identified therapist and I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community. I work with queer, lesbian, bi, and trans identifying adults and adolescents in individual, couples, and group settings. I’m passionate about continuing the process of decolonizing mental health therapy and all my work is affirmative and through a queer, social justice lens.

Our clients are smart, capable people struggling despite their best efforts. They have held themselves together just well enough for years, but then they reach a tipping point and know they need the help of an expert. We help them better understand themselves and how to get what they need out of life. We offer in-person and virtual sessions for individual therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, and ADHD assessments.

Managing our emotional world can be tough. My aim is to help you gain a better understanding of how your experiences have impacted the way you approach life and identify areas that need adjustment to reduce stress and increase balance. The safe space I create with my clients is designed to increase openness and authenticity, deepen self-awareness, and turn it into action toward their goals. I approach each client uniquely and help my clients develop coping skills based on their individual needs. Some skills include somatic experiencing to help nervous system regulation, CBT, and mindfulness/meditation techniques.

I am a queer nonbinary therapist who specializes in working with three niches of clients. 1) trans kids & teens and their families. 2) adults struggling with grief around chronic illness, pain, & disability and 3) queer couples counseling. Art therapy, EMDR, somatic work, and psychedelic-assisted-therapy (with the adults) can be game-changers. I offer mental health counseling & art therapy in WA, OR, and art therapy in California. Contact me for more infor on EMDR and KAP or read my website.

I am a clinical social worker providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. My areas of specialty and interest are LGBTQ-identified people, kids and teens, and people struggling with eating disorders. I value critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and humor within the therapeutic relationship. I treat my clients with respect and acknowledge that they are the authorities of their own lives. I make an effort to emphasize strengths without invalidating very real feelings or minimizing problems. I collaborate with my clients to develop effective and individualized treatment plans to empower them to make changes in their own lives.

Anxiety, trauma, shame, depression, grief, a lack of meaning in life - these are some of the issues that I strive to help people work through. My goal is to create a safe container in which you can explore your emotions and relationship issues without judgment. I am deeply committed to supporting you on your journey toward self-awareness, healing, and growth. I work with adults, couples and teens from diverse backgrounds, including the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities and collaborate with clients to tailor our sessions to the unique needs of each individual.

I help high-achievers who seems to have it all together on the outside, but feel like they're drowning on the inside. Together we work on overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt, building confidence and self-compassion, and navigating life transitions and major changes.

In my Atwater Village practice, I provide therapy for clients of all ages. I believe that therapy can guide you in finding peace and joy in your family and personal life. For over ten years, I have been worked effectively to help parents, children, couples and families with concerns related to anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, parenting, relationship conflict, divorce, post-partum adjustment and family planning. I am passionate about supporting clients through the challenges of starting a family, welcoming a new child and raising them.

I work with clients who are open-minded and motivated to harness the power of their subconscious mind for positive change. You may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, phobias, chronic pain, or habits you wish to break. Hypnotherapy is a rapid and effective tool for transformation. I create a safe and supportive environment where you can delve into your subconscious beliefs and patterns. Your goals may include personal growth, healing, and empowerment. I would love to help you overcome obstacles that have hindered your progress to help you unlock your full potential.

While I enjoy working with clients from all fields, I specialize in treating creative professionals and artists. I bring to my work a background in the entertainment industry; I understand what it takes to cope with the pressures and anxieties of navigating a career in show business. As a creative, you may be building your career or considering a complete career shift. Regardless of where you are now, the unknowns of where you'll end up next can be anxiety-provoking. We'll work together to explore your inner and outer worlds to understand the patterns that may be aiding or delaying the plans and outcomes you desire for your life.

It is true that each psychotherapy has its own life. The unique personal qualities that you and I bring to the table necessarily become interwoven to build a rich, trusting relationship. Together, we will go towards the underlying meaning of your symptoms. I have learned that many "symptoms" are actually inroads to the hidden away, injured, vulnerable parts of self that are waiting for an environment where there are resources for repair, healing, and growth. I am constantly surprised by the human potential to grow and I strive to provide an environment that gives life to the healing process.

Based in the heart of Los Angeles, my mission is to provide affirmative and specialized therapy for LGBTQIA+ individuals and relationships, sex workers, non-monogamous relationships, and people exploring kink/BDSM dynamics. I believe in the transformative power of therapy to promote self-advocacy, autonomy, and meaningful connections.

For some people who have experienced trauma, relationships can be really confusing and triggering. It may feel oddly safer to connect with or attach to those who are "emotionally unavailable" or treat you in a way that leaves you feeling depleted and wanting more - while those who pursue you feel completely mismatched, unattractive or even repulsive. True vulnerability and intimacy is deeply scary, but at the same time, you do want connection, you crave it - it just doesn't seem to be working out. Do you find yourself wondering, "why the hell is this so hard?!" when you're just trying to find a real connection?

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.

If you identify as Poly/Non-monogamous, Kinky/fetishistic, Queer/Trans, or Anti-capitalist you already know the tyrannical way normativity polices “others” who deviate from conventional cultural scripts. Even more so when your preferred expressions of intimacy and embodiment are deemed “problematic”. I do not equate “healthy” with “normal”, nor aim to be prescriptive about how you “ought“ to experience being in this world. Living along the fringes of normativity isn’t an easy choice. But it can be a worthy choice, fulfilling and purposeful! Yet it may also be accompanied by high costs that feel compromising to dignity & self-worth.

Coming from a strength based perspective I work creatives, couples ADHD folk, and the queer community. I’ll assist you in finding clarity if you’re feeling stuck in your professional or personal relationships. If you have ADHD, or think you do, I can help you create systems to help when lack of concentrating and procrastination get in your way. Are you in need of help with communication skills in your romantic relationship? Perhaps you’re feeling misunderstood or having trouble asking for what you need from your partner(s). We can work together to determine what feels right for you, and create the change you're looking for.