Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in 90041

It is an honor to meet you. I am CEO/lead psychologist at Empowerment Psychology. I am a dynamic, intuitive and committed psychologist who believes that personal healing and social transformation go hand-in-hand. I value those qualities that make you human, while recognizing those issues that impact your vitality, passion, purpose and ability to live fully inside of your life, with your loved ones, at work, in society. I create a safe and inviting space for you to share who you are and develop an authentic rapport with me based on trust and non-judgement. As a result, I can better walk with you in your journey of growth and healing.

Dr. Griffin is an award-winning Professor of Psychology in the Department of Critical Theory and Social Justice at Occidental College in Los Angeles where he teaches Poststructural and Postcolonial theory and conducts a clinical practice. He is a three-time recipient of the Open Care award for “Best Psychologist in Los Angeles.”

Accepting new clients! 11/03/23 Any of us can be overwhelmed at anytime and seeking help demonstrates your courage and commitment to yourself. After your consultation, we will begin to develop a treatment plan to tackle those specific areas you are looking to change. Here, you will learn to look at these challenges through different perspectives allowing you to gain better insight and awareness of how they are effecting you. These first few steps of your journey are crucial to the ongoing healing you may be looking for.

As clinicians our priority is to be genuine, thoughtful, and empathic partners to you in addressing your mental health concerns. Together we will work on helping you feel empowered and better able to take on life's challenges. We focus on both long and shorter term psychotherapy for adults and children struggling with a variety of different issues. Please check out our website for further details on our experience and approach to therapy. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your treatment needs and whether or not we'd be a good match.

My practice is intuitive and client specific. Clients come to me with a wide arrange of intentions and desires; processing complex trauma, managing stress and anxiety, grief, overcoming depression, relationship troubles, personality disorders, or simply a desire for personal growth. I strive to offer a safe, attuned, and empathetic space. I appreciate collaborating with my clients in a way that works for them. The most rewarding part of being a therapist is seeing my clients grow, discover, and know themselves deeper. I am honored to be a witness and facilitator.

My therapeutic approach is collaborative, conversational, holistic, and empowering. Whether you're an individual or a couple, I am dedicated to helping you find deeper meaning in your circumstances in order to heal past wounds and challenge unhelpful behaviors and thoughts. My clients often grapple with issues such as grief and loss, illness, career challenges, creative pursuits, self-sabotage, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Additionally, I have a particular passion for working with those experiencing racial trauma or racial identity crises.

My typical client is no stranger to phrases like "you’re over-thinking it" and "too smart for your own good." They are gifted thinkers and problem solvers beginning to understand that the problems they face aren't ones they can just think their way out of. I practice a form of psychoanalytic psychotherapy informed by my own warm, Midwestern sensibility. I believe in the power of this approach to foster deep transformation and lasting improvement, even when other forms of treatment have failed. I have experienced this power time and again, both personally and in my work with clients.

I've been in private practice for several years and in the field for over 20 years, working with adults, adolescents and children who have had relational issues, depression, anxiety and a number of other mental health issues. I believe most of us go through periods in our lives when things get to be too much and our functioning is affected. I help my clients to determine what the root issues are and to address them as effectively as possible by working with their strengths in order to increase insight and make behavioral changes that will alleviate the problems.

Finding the right therapist from a website is difficult, which is why I offer phone or in-person consultations. It takes courage to address challenges such as relationships, personal problems, or general unhappiness. Your success in treatment will depend on your readiness to open up and my authentic presence that will help create a safe space for you. Together we will work on identifying, experiencing and expanding your capacity to tolerate all ranges of feelings. You will become more conscious of your limiting patterns while developing healthy ones as your sense of a genuine and stronger self emerges.

DO YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP AGAIN? Call or email me. I know how to get you there. Let's cut to the chase in couples counseling. PHONE*FACETIME*VIDEO. There is no need to drive to an office for me to help you.

If you're ready for change in your life, welcome! I counsel individuals and couples with diverse backgrounds. Whether you're returning to therapy or taking your first step, I'm here to provide the support you need to realize the change you're longing for. I can help you with anxiety, depression, any relational challenges (monogamy, ENM, platonic, familial), trauma, stress management, career challenges, insecurity, adjusting to parenthood, compulsive behavior, transitions, and loss. Please reach out for a complimentary consultation.

What many of my clients share is a search to connect with a deeper understanding of themselves both as humans and, for some, as spiritual beings. Among them are international Angelenos and transplants, numerous creatives, healers, artists, writers and non-conventional people longing to heal, find new meaning, and re-connect with their inner wisdom and joy. I provide therapy in English, Spanish, and German.

Everyone does the best they can with what they possess. However, life poses substantial struggles that can lead to a state where change is necessary. It is usually a difficult thing to seek assistance, however, it is an act of courage and humility rather than that of weakness. Seeking to find solace, relief, and understanding is human. Overcoming the barriers that block us from connecting to others is the first step in change. I look forward to being present and participating in your journey of understanding, of change, of acceptance, of integration; of reclamation of self.

Together we will work toward the changes you want/need so you can get on living and enjoying your life. I fully believe you deserve to take time to explore these things & also understand time is precious.

Are you stuck in the same old arguments? Struggling with communication, boundaries, thoughts of leaving, or infidelity? Or maybe intimacy feels awkward or stale? Are you or your loved ones repeating behaviors or relationships and wishing you could break the cycle? Sometimes we get stuck, and change can feel impossible. That's where I come in. My job is to listen, help you understand root causes of your difficulties, break unwanted patterns, and teach you practical tools to help change your life. If you have the sense you're not reaching your potential for health, happiness, or success, it may be time to move toward a change.