Teletherapy for 91604

Asking for help from another person can be hard, but I see it as a sign of strength. Whether you have reached a point of crisis in your life or are simply looking for a safe space to explore your inner world, I want to help. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship issues, or are feeling stuck and frustrated by painful patterns that keep repeating in your life. Perhaps the vulnerable parts that have been kept hidden in the dark are ready to come out into the light.

Whether you are having a crisis, struggling with a mental health diagnosis, need emotional support or want to have a better understanding of yourself and your relationships, I can help you deal with these issues. I provide a safe, and supportive atmosphere for individuals, couples and families to do deep personal work.

If you grew up in a dysfunctional family it is essential to understand and heal from the emotional wounds you suffered in that environment. You internalized bad relationship styles. Your wounds may appear in the form of excessive fears, unexplained sadness, inappropriate expressions of anger and an inability to be creative. Facing the truth about your emotional wounds can give you the freedom to be your true self. In our therapy I'll provide you with the support and guidance you need, bringing a spiritual perspective, giving you an understanding of how your past affects your present.

I specialize in helping people struggling with sexuality & relationships, grief/loss, and LGBTQ+ issues. That includes anyone who has grown up feeling unaccepted as their authentic self or experienced the loss of a loved one. I especially understand the deep impact of childhood trauma and how to approach healing. I believe healing begins with connection. Good therapy is a safe place where all parts of you are welcome! The trust we build together comes with an open invitation to explore the protected parts of yourself at your own pace.

It can be difficult to ask for help. As a therapist at Life After Birth, I work with women and couples facing all phases of parenthood, from conception and pregnancy through birth and beyond. The transition to motherhood is a profound shift in identity. Mothers and couples often need guidance and support to navigate their new world. Life after having a baby can be overwhelming, chaotic, and unmanageable, and so much of the emotional reality of motherhood is avoided in day-to-day conversation because of shame, fear, or embarrassment.

"There are more things in heaven and earth ... than are dreamt of in your philosophy" Hamlet. As a depth psychotherapist, my intention is to help you navigate your personal depths; look beyond cultural expectations and all of the shoulds that have cluttered your life. Together we can work to unravel the defenses that have been unconsciously built to protect your heart and soul from feeling, and have kept you out of the present. By assiduously listening and freely playing, we will unearth who you really are and investigate what may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I specialize in couples, relationships and life transitions of all kinds. I'm mature. Been there myself and can light the way. I have a deep therapeutic toolkit tailored to your unique situation. I don't live in an ivory tower of psychoanalytic theory and am told I'm easy to talk to and compassionate. I believe in personal growth and walk the talk. I returned to grad school at age 60 to follow my lifelong dream to be a therapist and provide a welcoming environment where you as an individual or a couple can experience self-determination. I enjoy working with people of all ages, ethnicities and sexual orientations.

Life's journey can be intense and difficult at times. Painful experiences can throw us into a downward spiral of sufferance. Being able to process our struggles allow us to turn them into catalysts for a meaningful life. I offer a space of sincere empathy and emotional safety to explore, learn and grow from discomfort and unease. Through my clinical training I have learned different modalities that allow me to connect with the deepest available information from my clients, and from there I use my knowledge and experience to empower them to find their own truth.

With over twenty years experience in LGBTQ counseling, research, and teaching, I have a deep understanding of our community. Among LGBTQ individuals anxiety and depression may involve feelings of emptiness, relationship problems, interpersonal sensitivity, or addictions. The roots of these struggles can vary, but it helps to have a therapist who grasps the alienating impact of growing up in a world that disavows the core of who we are. I will help you address these issues, and others, through a deeper approach that can feel energizing, challenging, and even liberating.

My specialty is building relationships and making clients feel safe in a space to share. I focus on 1:1 ,couples, families and groups. I am always looking to balance solution focused sessions with underlying clinical issues. Helping clients feel like they can get some relief early on in therapy is a priority. Anxiety, depression, addiction, family relation issues, life transitions and Covid are just some areas of work are that are my specialty. Whether you are comfortable free flow talking or need a more interview style, I am comfortable doing both. I also specialize in young adult and dual diagnosis.

“Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o-er wrought heart and bids it break.” Shakespeare: The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places. To be human is to suffer. What we do with that suffering is our choice to make. Psychotherapy has to do with suffering, healing, and a serious contemplation of the deepest things in a person. I hope to meet you where you are and move with you at your own pace and desire.

From time to time, we all need a little help dealing with issues and circumstances inherent in our daily lives. Anxiety and depression resulting from interpersonal conflicts or financial stressors, for example, can leave us feeling isolated and unsure of what to do or how to proceed. This is where having a safe space to explore solutions best suited to our needs can enhance our well-being and enjoyment of life. I work from a strengths-based, post-modern approach with my clients; creating a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic alliance that promotes growth through the integration of various therapeutic techniques.

I enjoy helping individuals to identify undesirable patterns of behavior that do not serve them. Together we address the roots of these issues in order to increase self-agency and overcome emotional blocks. I also enjoy facilitating creative people in realizing their fuller potential and authenticity. Whether you are seeking a safe place to be heard and process feelings, a desire for greater self-awareness, or to access deeper sources of creativity, we will work together to set goals and understand the underlying issues that inform current life complications. I approach each session with empathy, compassion and practicality.

Find Your Center: Many of us today feel disconnected. Our days are filled with a steady stream of obligations and desires. We call that: ‘life.’ Directing our unique path in a proactive way can bring new meaning to our lives. Collaboratively, we'll find a path that leads to your truest self and to the person you want to become. Building Relationships: Cultivating intimacy with others requires developing intimacy with oneself. With compassion and guidance it is possible to learn to love oneself and, in turn, love others more deeply.

My name is Mastaneh (Masti) Lashkari, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 136681. I have always been passionate about psychology, philosophy, art, and creativity. I aim to illuminate this profoundly beautiful yet miserable growth process as a therapist. To help you become more conscious, self-actualized, hopeful, and mature. Before psychotherapy, I achieved two decades of successful marketing and sales experience in Business Banking and Pharmaceutical Sales. In other words, I have been practicing and developing a multi-faced wide range of experiences in various forms of psychology for over 20 years.

Sometimes we need additional support in our lives. You may be struggling with relationship challenges; feeling stuck; encountering creative blocks; seeking a sense of purpose and meaning; suffering from shame, self-neglect and self-criticism; working through grief and loss issues; emotional struggles around letting go of property and possessions; or desiring a career change. Therapy can provide assistance through our challenges, create new options, and lead to a more fulfilling life.

Accepting New Clients. As an integrative and holistic therapist, I invite shadow aspects of the individual and collective as tools for growth. I believe genuine healing comes from mindfulness awareness (being present to the experience of living), honoring emotions, cultural awareness, and curiosity. Relational approaches are at the foundation of my work, along with depth psychology (exploring how the unconscious shapes our thoughts and actions). When serviceable to explore, art and somatic based practices may be used, as these approaches can be a rich source of integration for artists and those in the healing profession.

At different times in our lives we can feel stuck and struggle to find our way. We also live in a world that tends to make us feel abnormal if we aren’t happy, yet happiness can be elusive. I approach my work by meeting you where you are and assisting you on the journey of where you want to go. I collaborate with you to help you gain a better understanding of your true nature, your authentic self. The therapeutic process may include exploring the passages of your life; how emotions may limit your possibilities; and how the therapeutic relationship may deepen insight, improve coping skills and expand opportunities.

Would you like to experience a change in your life and in your relationships? You may be experiencing increased levels of anxiety, fear, depression, overwhelm and isolation- living with unresolved trauma. I am committed to helping you find a greater sense of well-being and relief, and to gently help you reconnect to your heart. My approach to psychotherapy is based in depth psychology. I offer creative and mindfulness-based strategies combined with trauma-informed tools integrating my work in Jungian and spiritual psychology with neuropsychology.