Therapists in 91403

What is your story? Everyone has a story and I am here to listen and help you build on your strengths. I provide a safe and supportive space for you to tell me your story. I'm here to help you build your toolbox for those difficult times. Looking forward to learning more about you!

Have you been traumatized as a child? Do those emotionally painful experiences affect you as an adult? Do you push intense feelings/memories away to avoid pain? Do you often find yourself in relationships where your deepest needs are not met? If these questions resonate with you, know that you’re not alone. I’m passionate about working with individuals who had difficult childhoods. I offer my warmth, curiosity, compassion and active presence in providing a safe space where we can access and explore deep-rooted hurtful experiences. This process can help you to heal from emotional pain, feel alive and have authentic relationships.

I provide therapy and counseling services to individuals and couples experiencing relational and personal issues surrounding relationship/martial conflict, sexuality and intimacy issues, life transition issues, gender identity concerns and sexual dysfunction. I practice from a strength-based, solution-focused, systems, feminist and insight oriented perspective, believing therapy is an art my clients and I engage in collaboratively. I also incorporate elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy and DBT to help my clients meet their personal and relationship goals.I provide LGBTQ + Aware and Affirmative therapy.

My name is Dr. Brenda Van Wyck. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist located in Sherman Oaks, California. In my practice I work with children and their families, adolescents, adults, and couples. I often treat the following symptoms: trauma, loss and bereavement, depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism spectrum disorders, parenting concerns, self esteem issues, relationship difficulties, and body image issues.

The irony is this--if you don't go in, you can't find out." I love this quote from a Richard Stine greeting card. It's such a succinct description of the therapeutic process. I believe people are relational by nature and our earliest experiences of home, family and friends influence the expectations we bring to future relationships. Our experiences shape us but don't define us. Telling our stories helps us clarify what we want to keep and to change, a choice we didn't have as children. While change can be challenging, it can open up a whole new world of possibility.

I am a licensed clinical health psychologist with extensive training in psycho-oncology and a longstanding clinical focus on providing psychological services in medical settings. It is my goal to work with patients and their families to help during this often difficult adjustment to the medical world and treatment. My interests are wide and each patient is different. I want to meet you exactly where you are at.

I provide a safe, judgment-free setting to help the client explore challenges and obstacles in their life. I help them begin the journey to a life of peace, balance, acceptance and change they desire and deserve. Together the client and will explore unhealthy patterns or stories and discover new strategies that work for them and allow them to move forward. I also believe that a little mindfulness and a lot of laughter can be healing as well. I enjoy working adolescents, millennials, parents and people struggling in life transitions.

Are you looking for a therapist because your relationships are out of sorts? Are you feeling stuck, depressed, anxious, isolated or afraid? Is this troubled relationship with yourself, your life partner, your children, your parents, your co-workers? Relationships affect all aspects of our lives. Communication, anger, substance abuse and life's traumas affect all of these relationships. I believe that trauma and other life disruptions are at the heart of what ails us emotionally. We don't have to live with the fall-out from negative life events forever; there are specific things we can do to heal.

I strongly believe in the power of compassion and human connection. I have a special interest in treating those suffering from trauma, and struggling with issues of self- esteem, body image, depression, and anxiety. While I utilize a combination of psychodynamic modalities and CBT, my treatment is tailored to each individual person. I believe in the collaborative relationship between client and therapist. It is my goal to provide a safe, non judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, fears, and beliefs.

Are you ready to make some positive changes that will improve your life? Maybe you’re suffering from depression, or anxiety is imposing limitations on how you live your life. You don’t have to face these challenges alone.

Has the pandemic resulted in an increase in stress, headache, and migraine frequency? Through the use of mindfulness techniques, we can work together to reduce stress and tension. Having tools to help cope with difficult emotions brought on by change and uncertainty can have a powerful impact on your mental and physical health. I believe that human beings possess an innate ability to move toward happiness and health, but sometimes adversity and challenging life experiences can get in the way of living productive and meaningful lives.

Have you been struggling with an ongoing theme that interferes with your ability to establish or maintain healthy relationships? Are you overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety or deep sadness? Has a sudden event left you feeling hopeless and fearful? My belief is that people are genuinely good and resourceful. Through thoughtful questioning and exploration, I help you to identify the origins and meanings of the issues that have led you to seek therapy. Together, we find ways to access the tools, strengths, and resources needed to promote wellness in your life.

Chief Clinical Officer of Seeking Integrity LLC, clinical programs that provide online education and residential treatment for sex, porn, and substance/sex-addicted men and their families. Dr. Weiss is an online host for Digital Addiction on A&E. He has served as a subject-matter expert for major media outlets including CNN, NPR, and The New York Times, among others. Author of 11 books, including Prodependence, Sex Addiction 101, and Out of the Doghouse. Psychology Today blog, “Love and Sex in the Digital Age,” has had over 21 million readers, while his podcast, “Sex, Love, & Addiction,” has generated over 900,000 downloads.

When it comes to dealing with pain or struggle in your life, you are not alone. Whether you are suffering from anxiety, depression, family issues, anger or the lingering impacts of trauma, it’s never too late to make a significant change to your mental wellbeing. I provide therapy for people of all ages to help them cope with life stress, break free from negative patterns of thinking and acting, and become the best possible versions of themselves. Utilizing various therapeutic techniques—CBT, Mindfulness, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and others—I will work with you to better understand your issues and help you reach your goal.

Imagine waking up every morning and feeling like you can take on the world. Now, take that moment in for one minute and hold it until you envision it as reality. How great does that feel? I offer a wide range of counseling and psychological services that will help guide you through life's most difficult matters. Life can get difficult and sometimes a little help can make things better.

People who come to see me are often dealing with painful life-altering changes, depression, or anxiety. Some have long-standing emotional problems that have affected relationships or progress in their careers. People who have had therapy in the past and found it helpful are seeking to learn and understand more about their strengths and vulnerabilities. Frequently couples are struggling to recapture good feelings they once had with each other. Others want to recover from discovered infidelity. With my help they seek to manage the guilt, devastation and pain of lost trust so they may create a new relationship on sturdier ground.

Are you struggling through a tough transition in your life? Do you feel alone, confused, or defeated? Maybe you have recently lost a loved one, or are grieving your own illness. Maybe you feel depressed or anxious because of a major life change or lack of change, feeling stuck in your situation. Whether you are family, couple or individual searching for a trusted person to listen and guide you, I am here to help you develop your inner strength and reach your full potential.

Is something keeping you up at night? Whether you or a loved one are feeling stressed, having difficulty adjusting to a new job, working from home, or in a tough relationship, let me help you work through the difficult situation. I have experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Combining your insight into your life situation and my training in evidenced based practices, together we will create realistic individualized goals for therapy following a strengths based approach.