Therapists in 90069

We specialize in LGBTQ+, trauma, EMDR, Polyamoury, and religious trauma. My name is Karisa, I’m the founder of That Gay Therapist and I’m glad you found our page. We are a small group of LGBTQ+ therapists who work with clients in California, online. I work in-network with IEHP and out of network with all others. Our licensed therapists strive to foster connection and follow your values as you heal and grow. Therapy is not usually easy and we acknowledge the complexities and intersectionalities of the human experience.

As a Black, queer clinician, I have witnessed the mental health challenges that can arise while existing in environments that do not affirm our identities. My practice is dedicated to uplifting the lives and experiences of historically marginalized communities, including Black and Indigenous People of Color and the LGBTQ+ community. My aim is to promote resilience, empowerment, and authenticity by cultivating an affirmative therapeutic relationship. My work draws from a trauma-informed, intersectional, client-centered framework with the goal of co-creating a supportive container for healing and self-exploration.

Navigating life can be really challenging and my goal is to provide a warm, safe, judgement free, and collaborative environment to assist you navigate these challenges. In my work I recognize the importance of each individual’s intersecting identities such as race, gender identity, gender expression, culture of origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, primary language and disability. It is through the exploration and comprehension of these different parts, as well as live adversities, that we can have a more complete understanding of who we are and why we act the way we do.

I believe in an approach to psychotherapy that is empathetic, collaborative and tailored to an individual's unique needs, where you feel understood from the first meeting. My approach recognizes the importance of the relationship between us, where therapy is an opportunity to make changes in our relationships by working within one in a therapeutic environment where you feel respected and supported. Life can be painful and challenging; my goal is to provide a space that feels safe and non-judgmental in order to experiment with new ways of thinking, gain insight, and have a happier, healthier, and fuller life.

I offer holistic approaches to eating disorders, anxiety, burnout, and relationship issues. I help clients befriend their body and empower them to uproot patterns that obstruct their intrinsic capacity for connection and fulfillment. I view therapy as the process of restoring every person’s ability to feel and trust their own instincts. My approach is trauma-informed while encouraging playfulness and engagement of the senses throughout the work to restore a tactile sensation of wholeness.

I believe that the relationship that you have with your therapist is essential for change. Finding a good fit can be hard, but I'm here to help you through that process. We will work together to help you better understand yourself so you can see things more clearly and uncover opportunities to move through challenges, conflicts, trauma, and anxiety. Gaining insight into how the patterns from your past impact your daily experience is an important tool for meaningful change. Together, we will collaborate to identify and resolve challenges, and deepen awareness so you can move forward to your best self.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience in the treatment of individuals, couples and families including the LGBTQ community. My specialties include working with clients who experience relationship issues, depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, life transitions, and self-esteem issues. I strive to create a comfortable and safe space where you can look inward and find your greatest strengths in order to overcome underlying causes and unhealthy patterns that have potentially held you back in the past.

Whether struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, dissociation, relationships, reproduction or existential despair, I am here to help. By approaching your well-being from every angle, we will work together to facilitate a mindful exploration of your conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I will help you build a personalized self-care regimen aimed to help you learn about yourself in a kind, compassionate, and non-judgmental way. This may allow you to begin exploring how your mind and body process experiences; how your past may get activated in your present; and how your body instinctually responds.

I enjoy working with clients who are looking to explore new ways to understand themselves, their relationships, and the reasons for their distress. I think that most of our depression, anxiety, or trauma responses come from a place of protectiveness and if we can learn to have empathy for ourselves in these reactions, we can learn to choose when to double-down and when to let go.

The post pandemic era, has been a time of feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious for many people. For those dealing with physical disabilities or life challenges, navigating all of this can be even more challenging. Maybe you are facing a new disability or a continued one. Maybe you are LGBTQ and facing relationship or other stress. Maybe life has become overwhelming. You can meet these challenges.

Joel M. Liebowitz is a Ph.D. in clinical psychology specializing in therapy with individuals, couples , teenagers and children and maintains a private practice in Los Angeles, CA. With over 45 years experience as a therapist, and as a graduate of University of Massachusetts specializing in psychodynamic therapy as well as CBT therapy he is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among his areas of expertise are therapy with children and teenagers, parent counseling as well as therapy with individuals and couples, including pre-marital and marital counseling.

I’m a clinical psychologist and I specialize in therapy for adults. If you’re here, I’m guessing it’s because you are struggling with something in your life and feel like you need help. I know how hard it can be to reach out and ask for help, and I’m glad that you’ve made it this far. Therapy doesn’t have to be daunting and mysterious. At the most basic level, therapy is just two people relating with one another in a relaxed, safe, and supportive atmosphere. What makes it different from other relationships is that we keep the focus on you, and I have specialized training that enables me to foster the conditions necessary for change.

For over 25 years I have help individuals address complex problems and/or attain significant goals by examining what is going on right now, discovering what your obstacles or challenges might be. Perhaps you feel at odds in your relationship, having difficulty communicating, struggling with your children, or a doctoral candidate preparing for an internship interview, an entrepreneur looking for a creative breakthrough, looking to change careers, or you just want to figure out how to have more fun. I can guide you with setting realistic goals regarding your individual needs and take the appropriate actions toward reaching your goals.

For over twenty-five years as a licensed psychotherapist, I have been listening to the life stories of many incredible people which involve, but are not limited to, coming out, HIV/AIDS, addiction, heartbreak, loss, isolation, betrayal, and coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. People who come to me are brave storytellers. It is a privilege to hear a personal mythology that has never been shared before. Often people report feeling heard and understood when they share their individual narratives in our safe therapeutic space. Increased vitality, equanimity, and achievement of your personal goals can result when we work together.

Finding the right therapist is challenging and taking the first step can be really scary. While I believe the mind and body are built to heal themselves, sometimes recovery is hard to navigate on your own. I utilize a variety of treatment models including Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.) I specialize in eating disorders, grief, and loss, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma-related issues. I primarily work with adolescents, couples, and adults. I'm a weight-inclusive, Health At Every Size, and an Intuitive Eating-aligned clinician.

Are you overwhelmed by the unconscious forces that can trap you in a seemingly hopeless and unending cycle of corrosive thinking, feeling, and behaving that invariably ruins your relationships, renders daily life pointless, and drains you of all motivation and happiness? You do have the power to seek meaningful relief! I can help. I work with adults, teens, families, professionals, gay men, and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief/loss, overwhelming fear, anger/rage, alcohol/drug use, adult ADHD, dating/relationship problems, family conflict, career struggles, and work stress (“impostor syndrome”).

It's nice to meet you! If you wish, please reach out to see if I can partner with you to resolve what is troubling you. I will work to gain your trust, create space for you to share what you need to. If you choose to seek my support, we will work to understand your fears, frustrations, self-doubts, family dynamics that may block you from happiness or inner peace. Let's find and highlight your abilities, strengths, and your unique value as a human, friend, partner, parent, child, or family. Your light is there, let's find it together!

I love to help clients navigate uncertainty and instability. I specialize in sex therapy & anxiety. I work with a holistic, somatic and attachment -based approach on issues such as sexual trauma, body positivity, relationship and intimacy concerns (desire discrepancy) and sexual dysfunction. Due to my background working as a sexual assault advocate, my area of expertise is with clients who have experienced difficult or dysfunctional past sexual experiences and are looking to work toward integrating and reclaiming their sexual identities and pleasure in order to move toward healing and overall well- being.

I believe that taking the step to begin therapy is the most courageous, brave act one can take toward healing. It can be very intimidating and scary, trusting another person with some of the most painful feelings and experiences you have gone through. My work is highly compassionate and empathic, with a culturally sensitive approach to each individual. Through the therapeutic relationship we will explore how your past experiences have contributed to your current challenges. Therapy is a safe and sacred space to explore current and past traumas, to develop self-compassion and to create a deeper self-understanding.