Therapists in 90502

New graduate entering the workforce, career promotion and advancement, first generation college student, motherhood and navigating through your child’s developmental stages. These are all major transitions in life where one could experience anxiety, feel stuck and overwhelmed. Therapy is an opportunity to gather the necessary insight and tools to navigate through life’s transitions and bring balance into your life.

Do you struggle to live your life and relationships in alignment with your values, beliefs and goals? I support individuals and couples- whether due to anxiety, depression, life adjustments or past hurts. I help you learn how to build healthy relationships with yourself and others. We will address the challenges that create barriers and negative patterns that rob you of joy and create emotional discomfort. We all want to feel whole and live a life of meaning and purpose but we're not always taught the tools to get there. You don't have to figure it all out alone, I can help.

“Stress is not the enemy in our lives. Paradoxically, it is the key to growth - by Jim Loehr”. Stress is inevitable. However, if we can learn how to manage our reactions to stress, we may convert negative situations into opportunities to become better and stronger. As a therapist, I help my clients to better manage their stress caused by dating, relationship, and marital challenges as well as life transitions, acculturation stress, parent-child conflict, teenage behavior problems, processing parental divorce, career change, work/academic stress, negative self-talk, social anxiety, depression, anger management and more.

I understand that life can be messy, out of balance, and sometimes feel overwhelming. Often times, the fears keep you from seeking out help. I recognize how hard it is to seek therapy. You don't have to do it all alone! I am here to help you change your course, help you take that first step, and help you start working towards strengthening your most important relationships. Regain your zest and passion for life. Discover a deeper sense of purpose. All of this and more can come about when you commit to the work of therapy. Embrace change, find hope, begin healing!

I believe people possess the power to manage their own lives and, as a therapist, I help them uncover their strengths and resources to improve or resolve their issues.

No matter what life may bring you, I encourage you to find that small light that will guide you to a much better you. Depending on the individual needs, I use a variety of approaches with my clients.

My goal is to help you get what you need out of therapy. The journey of self-discovery can feel daunting and overwhelming, but I strive to make therapy supportive, safe, and comfortable. People see me because they want to find fulfillment, improve their moods, or have better relationships.

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Tearing up or having crying spells? Family, relationships or work becoming more challenging? Or maybe, past situations are now causing feelings of sadness, anger, or shame because you can't forget the memory though you try. These are things that many people deal with on daily basis, however you don't have to do it alone. Therapy is an opportunity to learn ways of coping with things that can be emotionally draining. Counseling is not only what I do, but what I love! You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts in an environment free from judgment or criticism.

"We need never be hopeless because we can never be irreparably broken." I want to help you fulfill your hopes to improve your life, relationships, and self. Call me for a free phone consultation and let's connect to get you the most out of therapy. I partner with clients in a non-judgmental and authentic setting to facilitate the changes you desire for your life and relationships. I specialize in helping women and men struggling with low self-esteem, boundary setting, disordered eating, weight, and body issues, poor anger control, commitment, trust and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Many of my clients identify as highly sensitive, creative, open, and curious with philosophical and spiritual leanings. They often are helpers and healers who find that they have given so much of themselves to others that they have lost themselves somewhere along the way. As a result, they struggle to set boundaries, ask for what they want and need, and feel disempowered, depressed, and anxious. My clients long to live creative, passionate, purpose-driven lives, but know they need to attend to themselves and to do their own inner work in order to create the life that they truly desire.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or other difficult life events? Do you feel hopeless, unseen, and disconnected from yourself? Have you noticed that things that used to be easy for you have become more challenging? In these times, it's common for people to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure about how to manage their relationships and lives. It's easy to put our own needs aside and forget to take care of ourselves, but this can lead to long-term issues for our mental and physical health. I believe that it shouldn't be so hard to live a better life and I am here to help you make positive changes.

I have extensive experience working with various evidence-based modalities as well as alternative and somatic therapies. I currently work at Harbor UCLA as a Clinical Director of a Trauma service and as Associate Professor at UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine. I am Bilingual in Hebrew and English. Areas of specialization: Mood disorders; anxiety disorders; post traumatic stress disorder; life transition and adjustment issues; bereavement and loss; couple and relationship therapy; Family therapy; Parenting strategies; work related stress. I am also available for lectures, and trainings and certifications (Prolonged Exposure)

If you are experiencing struggles with managing day to day stressors and keeping up with life expectations, you would benefit from addressing your personal challenges through therapy. You may not understand why you’re feeling a specific way or you continuously have memories, which you’d rather not have or perhaps find yourself having intrusive thoughts. If you have found these things to be an issue for you, I can support you in finding peace of mind.

If you are having challenges with trauma, anxiety, and depression, or keeping your mood stable, I can assist you with finding the right balance and solutions. Left untreated those feeling of hopelessness, sadness, loss of interest in activities can have a negative impact on your life. I specialize in trauma and PTSD. I work with people who have trauma, some have flashbacks, deep fear of trust from childhood trauma.

Welcome! I am here to support you on this journey to wellness. My passion for helping people is rooted in my desire to be a source of hope for others who may be struggling with their mental health. I understand that when you feel lost or stuck in life, it can be difficult to get back on track—but I believe that you can find your way again. My approach is collaborative and non-judgmental. I believe that change is possible when we have the right support system in place.I have extensive experience working with a variety of populations, including individuals, adolescents, families, domestic violence survivors, and the LGBTQ+ population.

Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others, especially in relation to past trauma, anxiety and/or depression? Do you find it challenging to navigate life and life transitions, wondering if there's something better out there? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage their relationships, careers and lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for self-care can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. We believe that it shouldn't be so hard to live a fulfilling life & I am here to support you in this journey.

Do you struggle with understanding your thoughts and emotions, especially in relation to past trauma and/or anxiety? Do you often wish you could go back to who you used to be before these challenges affected your ability to function, work and connect with others? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed about finding their place in life. Ignoring these issues can lead to long-term problems affecting your overall well-being. I believe that every individual has the ability to find their own happiness and I am here to support you on that journey.