Therapists in 90402

If you don't feel satisfied with your life then why not figure what would make you happy. You may not know what's missing or how to feel better, and that is where therapy is an amazing opportunity. I want to help you discover yourself, embrace your uniqueness, and appreciate why and how you do the things you do. In our work together we will explore your past and help make connections that will allow you to feel more autonomy and control in your life. We will uncover passions and embrace your skills and strengths as a person.

There are so many reasons that cause us to seek help- whatever has led you here, welcome. In spite of how your obstacles may be impacting you, I firmly believe that no matter where you find yourself today, you possess an unshakeable resilience that has led you to make the decision to seek help and grow. No two clients are alike and our approach to your work should be a reflection of this individual complexity. Together, we can collaborate on the best ways to identify and reach your goals. By placing equal emphasis on both your struggles and unique strengths, you can feel empowered to make lasting changes.

Perhaps you are here because of a recent diagnosis that has rocked your world and left you feeling powerless and scared, or maybe it's a last-ditch effort to find someone who can help you out of your private pain. I am here to join you there and help you up. There is hope! Hope for freedom from anxiety, fear, and loneliness. Hope for more satisfying relationships with your partner, child, parent or friend. There is even hope to thrive and experience true joy.

I am a highly skilled, warm and trustworthy therapist passionate about supporting and enhancing the quality of individuals' lives. Whether you or your teens are experiencing depression or anxiety, feeling ambivalent about a current relationship, or living with a child who has Asperger's, together we will work to develop realistic goals, sensible solutions and a greater sense of confidence toward handling life's inevitable challenges. For the past 20+ years I have worked well with individuals, couples and families to resolve problems that stem from current daily life stressors to past dysfunctional family experiences.

Psychotherapist, private practice, adult, child and family psychotherapy, child custody mediation, co-parenting counseling, couples counseling, reunification counseling, stress reduction, and mindfulness meditation. Other areas of specialization include anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and career counseling

The ability to cope with the stress of personal and societal issues is a significant challenge to our mental health. I am here to listen and navigate through these issues with you. I am a licensed therapist providing care to residents of California and Nevada at this time. During my 16+ years of clinical practice, I have had the privilege of working with individuals in various stages of life from adolescents and young adults coping with anxiety and behavioral issues to older individuals dealing with grief and bereavement. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, and bereavement, as well as difficulty adjusting to life events.

I am an LMFT. I have worked with people from different walks of life doing couples education, helping with employment transitions, individuals suffering from substance abuse and families whose children are in foster care or at risk of entering foster care. Much of the latter mentioned, was working with individuals through their anxieties and maladaptive behaviors.

I encourage you to get help when you need it despite how difficult it feels. As an experienced, professional psychotherapist, I can work with you in an individual or group setting to help you get through your issues and make changes in your life. You may come see me in my Santa Monica, California office or in my New York City office where I see clients once a month. I can also work with you online using Skype. I have clients as far away as London and Hong Kong. Call me if you would like a consultation.

People find their way to therapy for various reasons. You may be in crisis or you may be wanting to work on long-standing patterns that aren't working for you anymore. I am committed to helping people explore their lives: what's not working and why. I help people heal, find comfort, self-acceptance, and more successful relationships and careers. In a non-judgmental space, we will endeavor to figure out how to make things better to get you functioning well and hopefully, thriving.

All of us create patterns of behavior in our formative years to help us survive real and perceived dangers. What are those patterns? How have those patterns inhibited our lives today? How can we break free from those patterns and develop a more alive and integrated sense of self?

Life is filled with good times and bad, struggles and joy, ups and downs. I approach therapy with the goal to lessen overall misery and increase joy. I have met incredible people in my life, and I have enjoyed hearing and helping people through their journeys. We are all human, and I think it's important to be very human in therapy. Even as a psychologist, I struggle at times too. Therapy is a wonderful place to learn how you impact the world, how the world impacts you, and to take the control back. After all, we can't change the things that happen around us, but we can change what we do about them.

I AM ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS VIA VIDEO. I BELIEVE THAT NOW, MORE THAN EVER, WE ALL NEED SUPPORT. I take a holistic, outside-the-box approach to psychotherapy. I seek to illuminate your internal world, while helping you connect to yourself, others and the world in a meaningful way. I work to build an authentic, trusting relationship with you, and aim to embody warmth, optimism, curiosity and empathy.

Creative people interest me--including those for whom the desire to create remains unfulfilled. I want to help you realize your potential as an artist and work through issues that prevent you from achieving your artistic and professional goals. Not infrequently, professional success (or lack of it) taxes one's relationships or allows one to avoid the arena of personal relationships entirely. We will explore the path of the creative life, with all its roses and thorns. Our goal is to locate that unique creative energy within you and to allow it expression within the context of a rich and rewarding personal life.

I’m sure you’ve heard the adage “Don’t put the cart before the horse.” Yet many individuals in need of psychotherapy seek out therapists who offer them easy answers and simple solutions for their woe. But the horse, or willpower, is left in the barn. For e.g., it’s common for anxiety and depression disorders to be framed cognitively and behavioral strategies and tools used to treat their disorders. But might there not be a basic insecurity that underlies all people’s disorders and shortcomings and makes self-protection reactions, such as cognitive distortions, behavioral avoidances, and even depression likely? Ah, the will-to-live.

Relationships bring happiness, but also create longing and loneliness. They can preoccupy us and destroy our sense of safety and self-respect. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, afraid, or lost, or are unable to decide about staying or leaving, have resolvable conflicts, unmet needs, or feel devalued, I can help - also if you seek guidance with codependency, trauma, communication, intimacy or self-esteem. You'll gain awareness in your first session, then quickly see changes in handling emotions, conflict, and boundaries. Whether seeking individual or couple counseling, you'll find solutions, empower, and an improved sense of well-being

People are my passion! Is life for you or your child not going the way you'd like? In a supportive and confidential environment we can work together to identify the obstacles that are in the way of life being all that you want for yourself, your relationships, or your child. There are many approaches to psychotherapy, but research indicates that the patient-therapist relationship is a crucial factor. The beginning of therapy is creating that relationship and building trust. My focus is the present but I use the past that lives inside you to free you from its influence.

My deepest intention is to grow compassion and human connection. My greatest hope through our work together is for you to know you are whole and worthy of love and belonging. With over 10 years as a therapist, educator and mindfulness facilitator, I offer integrative psychotherapy, spiritual coaching and group programs. My work is informed by mindfulness and compassion practices, the neuroscience of trauma and attachment and the mind-body connection.

I love the work I do as a psychotherapist. I see myself as a healer and guide. With you as my client, we navigate the challenges and perhaps, traumas of your past. Being guided through the changes you want to make, I offer empathy and compassion, knowing that self-exploration that leads to desired change can be a challenge, and sometimes the challenge becomes too great to want to continue. It is a given that I listen with in the moment “presence”, and I believe that this “presence” is the key to healing and growth. I welcome the opportunity to work with you as your guide and co-healer on your path of growth, healing and change.

Do problems feel unmanageable? Are relationships growing more stressful? Sometimes life can be challenging. It can be difficult to know how to move forward. My practice is dedicated to listening carefully and offering insight with compassion and care. I offer a trusting supportive space to understand and heal emotional experiences, develop nurturing relationships, and move towards fulfilling your personal goals. Whatever your reasons for wanting to talk to someone, therapy can help you better understand your experiences. Let psychotherapy help you discover your own potential. Starting the conversation is easier than you think. Reach out to explore the possibilities.