Wellness is having a healthy balance of our mind, body, and spirit. When it’s disconnected, you may feel unmotivated, empty, or dissatisfied with life or relationships. It causes negative thoughts that contribute to feeling depressed or anxious. Exhaustion is another sign of imbalances due to giving too much of your energy to others or feeling like there is not enough time to care for yourself. This results in difficulty in saying “no” to others requests or self-judgement of not being enough. Life may feel or seem to get busier, creating challenges that get in the way of achieving your goals.

Dr. Diana Kang is a licensed Psychologist and came to Roots Through Recovery in 2017 with a strong clinical background specializing in all levels of care in various settings. Dr. Kang has managed and developed several programs for both residential and outpatient programs. Prior to Roots Through Recovery, she served as the Chief Clinical Officer for a nonprofit organization and has treated and overseen the clinical services for clients with substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders and personality disorders.

Sometimes it's time to make a change and deepen our understanding of ourselves and others. Therapy can be quite helpful in this process through providing a safe, non-judgmental relationship from which to grow. I look forward to meeting you. I've been in private practice since 1986. I work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children from 6 years old and up. It's important for you to know that you are not alone in this journey of growth and healing.

I am well versed in numerous modalities, among them; Individual therapy to address possible lifestyle changes, your relationship issues and goals. Couples therapy to address interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict Child psychotherapy ,(play therapy and dyadic therapy) from 0 to 5 years old through specialized training. Family therapy to increase effective communication within family dynamics. Crisis management as past occupational experience includes drug treatment and law enforcement crisis situations. Mental health consultant in educational settings, and occasional speaker in mental health related topics. I am fully bilingual

We were all meant TO FLOURISH, but so often feel stuck and lose hope. DO YOU FEEL STUCK in loneliness, sadness, anger, distrust or fear? Have you been plagued by mind trash, anxiety/panic, sleeplessness, lack of motivation, or even avoiding others? Life brings challenges in the form of relationships, job/financial stress, parenting, chronic pain, caregiving, and even mental disorders. As your therapist, I value the opportunity to travel alongside you in your journey to uncovering how you may have gotten to this place, learning healthier coping strategies, and understanding what might be standing in your way to FLOURISHING.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Ph. D. in Depth Psychology. I specialize in working with men's issues. I help men overcome anger issues, anxiety and panic disorders, depression, midlife crisis concerns and help them learn to communicate their feelings more effectively to others. I also have extensive experience working with people who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and other life threatening illnesses. I am also adept at working with women and their various issues, such as relationships, parenting, life-threatening illnesses, and phase of life concerns.

**Not accepting new clients until Feb 2021** I help creative, unique, and motivated individuals from all walks of life on their journey to better themselves and live a more fulfilling life. Depression and anxiety looks different for everyone and dealing with it on your own may leave you feeling worse. Perhaps societal or family pressures have led you to believe that you need to have it all figured out, which has resulted in unsatisfying relationships and self-doubt. You don’t have to navigate overwhelming emotions on your own. Therapy creates a space to hold the conflicting parts of you without judgment in order for you to thrive.

I use a variety of practices and therapies, including: DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Informed Therapy. I have begun to run DBT Skill groups also. My process is always to ask you, the client, what it is you want, what would that look like, and what is in your way. Then we collaborate to get you there! Collaboration can also occur in groups. Individual, couples, teens, specialized groups. I have begun to run DBT Skill groups also. I have 10 years experience working in the LGBT community. My approach is always affirming, non-judgemental, and strengths focused.

Therapy is a very personal and intimate experience that we enter for different reasons. It provides a space to heal, explore, learn new skills, and receive support. I am flexible in my approach in that I value understanding individual needs in order to provide the most optimal treatment possible. My priority is to help you meet you personal and life goals, whether that's as an individual or couple. Currently, I offer in-office appointments to clients in Southern Los Angeles, and virtual therapy appointments to clients in New York and California.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Is the journey to motherhood not what you expected? Becoming a mom can be overwhelming, exhausting and leave you feeling anxious, depressed, isolated and even disconnected from your partner. When the rest of the world expects us to be basking in the glow of motherhood and reminds us to cherish every moment it can be especially hard to admit we're having a difficult time staying afloat. You are not alone. Twenty percent of new moms experience significant mood disturbance and 67% of couples report a significant decrease is martial satisfaction after the birth of a child.

If you're a creative person facing unique challenges, I'll help you gain control over yourself and your life so you can finally live up to your potential. You can get past depression, self-doubt, and anxiety once you learn to trust and accept yourself.

You probably heard the saying, “Falling in love is easy but staying in love is hard.” Relationships take hard work to maintain and they require skills that most of us don’t learn from our parents. When we start working together, I will provide a safe place for both of you, where we will jump start the healing process. You will gain insight into the patterns in your relationship, learn how to communicate more effectively, express inner most feelings to each other, identify each other's unmet needs and how to get your needs met from one another, rekindle love, and heal from past traumatic relationship experiences such as infidelity.

I believe therapy heals from the inside out, cultivates resilience and growth, builds a life of meaning and purpose, empowering one to fully engage with life as their authentic self. In a welcoming, judgement free, sex-positive, affirming environment, together in partnership with you. I will mindfully customize my approach to meet your unique needs and comfort level, to bring about growth and change that goes beyond relieving distress. What I love about therapy is the journey, helping my clients, as they identify and enact value driven choices, accomplishing goals that promote actualizing the meaningful life in which they envision.

Life is full of ups and downs - the first step in getting help is reaching out and I like to work with those who are open and willing to make the necessary changes for optimal happiness. I have experience with many different kinds of people struggling with their mental health issues - in particular those with addiction issues, mood disorders (including perinatal), psychotic disorders, and more. I love to work with those who are committed to bettering their mental health and improving their lives.

Do you desire a stronger relationship with yourself, family, friends and/or a romantic partner? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, unresolved grief, trauma or self-esteem? Together, we can examine what is making you feel stuck. I want to support you in strengthening and building upon the innate skills you have to face the current difficulties in your life. By gaining insight about your thoughts, feelings and behavior it can allow you the ability to make lasting change.

I am a licensed psychologist with 20 years experience. I am currently focusing my practice on Neurofeedback and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Groups. In Neurofeedback, we first conduct an assessment of your brain with an EEG. Once we have the results, we are able to develop a protocol to help with disorders, ranging from anxiety, depression, ADHD, migraines and insomnia. Regarding DBT, it is an approach to therapy (developed by Marsha Linehan, PhD) that is a synthesis of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Skills Training. Groups are weekly at different dates and times. These 2 approaches are evidenced based.

My therapeutic style consists of a nurturing approach based in psychoanalysis and Jungian analysis that focuses not only on an individual’s current maladaptive behaviors, but also at getting to the core of such behaviors as a way of promoting long-term change. Evening and weekend appointments available.

Do you feel trapped in a web of chaos? If it seems like bad things keep happening to you, and life keeps getting more confusing, I can help. You can gain control of your life and have joy and meaning regardless of past trauma.

When seeking therapy, you deserve to receive support and guidance that feels safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental. I am committed to helping you through your healing with compassion and sensitivity. You lead the process as I aid in facilitating your journey towards empowerment.

The decision to seek therapy services is often a difficult one. Whether you are struggling with transitional life issues, addiction, anxiety, or depressed mood, you have come to the right place. Together, we can work to improve your quality of life and to maximize your potential. You should not have to live with the pain and discomfort that you are experiencing. Allow me to help you to work through the issues that are interfering in your daily life, so that you can grow and succeed. If you are questioning a previous diagnosis, or would like more clarity and direction in your treatment, we can help with Psychological Testing!