Adults Therapists in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Hi and welcome! My name is Traysi Flores and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I believe that therapy is a unique experience; an hour of your time in which you are able to slow down, self-reflect, look at experiences through a different lens, and focus on navigating difficult emotions and experiences in a way that fosters healing and growth. I've found that my approach is most effective with young adults and millennials facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, navigating difficult life transitions, self-esteem issues, and developmental trauma.

Hello, my name is Anabell Galindo-Guerrero. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with adults to overcome difficult feelings. Experience in assisting clients process their feelings with new and existing physical conditions, depression, stress, and anxiety. By creating a safe, client-centric space to express existing emotions I work with clients to heal and manage their feelings.

My name is YJ Carson, LCSW. My passion is supporting adults 18+ who are at any point in their journey toward wellness, fulfillment, discovery, and self-love. I use therapies like EMDR, CBT, and DBT that strengthen your internal resources, to help you achieve your personal growth goals. I try to keep a casual, nonjudgmental, positive, and open space. When you leave sessions, my hope is that you will feel seen, heard, understood, and challenged in helpful ways.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and I attended Humboldt State and helped the campaign to expand Redwood National Park by 46,000 acres in 1976. I worked in the rehabilitation of injured workers on the North Coast, I graduated from St. Mary’s College of California, and I secured my therapist license in 2000, 21 years ago. I’ve been at the Calif State Department of Rehabilitation for the last 14 years helping the mentally disabled get an education and employment.

Desiree Golbahar is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in the field of addiction and recovery. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from UC San Diego and her master's degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University of Los Angeles. Over the past 10 years, Desiree has gained experience within a wide range of populations and issues impacting children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families.

My name is Merna Eissa and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Orange County, CA, and working with clients via telehealth. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Concordia University, Irvine. I continued my education at Pepperdine University, earning my Master of Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. I worked with children, families, and individuals of many ages.

Hello, my name is Karen Patton, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and masters level therapist. I approach therapy by looking at how you see yourself in relation to others in the world, meaning your sense of power and feeling of belonging and connectedness. Many people have feelings of not being good enough, feelings of guilt and thoughts about things that they think that they should or should not have done, that keep them from fully enjoying life and their relationships.

Hi, my name is Jennifer Rauch and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and I would love to help you find your way through life's problems. I provide counseling services to older youths and adults facing problems at school, work, or in their personal lives. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a tool to help my clients reach their goals in a timely manner.

I received my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling from Brandman University. I began my counseling career as a mental health therapist working with children and families. I have been working as a mental health therapist for 5 years. I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.

Hello! I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 11 years of clinical experience. I have worked with a wide range of clients from children to adults, and believe in a person centered, humanistic approach. My greatest strengths are in helping those individuals who experience difficulty with anxiety, depression, negative impulsive behavior that is synonymous with obsessive compulsive disorder or other related anxiety disorder(s), specific mood disorders, and chemical dependency. I consistently practice unconditional positive regard, and I am passionate about joining with people in honor of their individual life story.

Ryannah, a resident of Northern California, earned her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Lawrence University. As a therapist, she has worked with children, adults, and families at local non-profits for the past twelve years. Additionally, she has served as a clinical supervisor for the last three years.

My name is Emi Takeshita-Doty and I am an LMFT based out of California. As a therapist, I view authenticity and rapport as vital ingredients of the therapeutic process. My goal during treatment is to give clients the opportunity to feel heard and collaboratively work together towards the client's vision of wellness. During my previous clinical experiences, I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children. Clinically, I am most familiar with treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and adjustment disorders.

Hi! My name is Alisa Swenson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am generally laid back in my approach and want our work together to be conversational and focused on what you see your goals as being instead of what I think that they should be. Therapy should be collaborative, and I appreciate feedback on whether you think something is working or not. I have a lot of experiences with children, teens, and adults and focus mostly on depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and parenting/family issues.

Hi there, I'm Soe Myrna! I am a Spanish-speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 15-year experience working with adults suffering from Depression, Autism, Anxiety, Chronic pain, Grief, and Loss. When the stress in life becomes too much, I am here to support you by providing a safe and supportive environment. Together we can work on reaching your goals.

Hi there, I'm Martha! My name is Martha Baldwin and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Stockton, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and young adults specializing in anxiety, depression, stress, using Person-Centered Approach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. To help my clients make progress and feel better, in their healing journey.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California with extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I generally work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, and other mental health concerns, as well as social and relationship issues causing stress in couples and family relationships. I believe anyone wanting to overcome a matter holding them back in life can benefit from therapy.

Over the past twenty years I have cultivated a therapeutic approach that centers on individual treatment needs, and utilizes evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My therapeutic style is collaborative, strengths based, and incorporates acceptance with practical skill development. The goal of treatment is to help clients find their paths through difficult experiences and be more present in their lives.

Desirae is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who started providing therapy in 2013. She has varied experience working in many different settings with children, adolescents, families, and adults who experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, psychosis, personality disorders, ADHD, substance use concerns, and other life stressors. As a therapist Desirae works collaboratively with clients and uses a strength based, trauma informed approach to tailor services to each person and help them feel seen and heard.

Everyone faces difficulties, which can range from traumatic losses to everyday stressors. My aim is to provide my clients with a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space where you can cultivate self-awareness, experience personal growth and healthy psychological development to ultimately achieve a healthier and more balanced emotional and behavioral response to life stressors. I use a client-centered, empathetic, non-judgmental approach to treat emotional difficulties and interpersonal issues. My approach is grounded in my eclectic training with a combination of psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and family therapy.