Anxiety Therapists in 90041

“Regardless of how long ago something happened, and regardless of how long symptoms have been there, it doesn’t need to be permanent.” - Getting Past Your Past (Shapiro, 2012) Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues or other daily symptoms that leave you feeling discontent, there is a solution. By utilizing a client-centered approach, I meet you where you are from session-to-session in order to provide an environment focused on comfort, trust, and understanding. I see healing as a sine wave, with ups-and-downs but always on an upward trajectory. Together we will walk through your healing.

People struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, self-criticism, rigid thinking and behaviors, and shame have found me a good fit. I work well with people who have past trauma, relational trauma, and unresolved emotional or relational wounds. I also work well with people who might have been in therapy before and are looking to get to a deeper level of self-understanding, and with other therapists and helping professionals. My practice accommodates people who find themselves wanting or needing more than once a week sessions. I enjoy working with couples looking to better understand themselves, each other, and their dynamics.

I feel honored to join you in the therapeutic process of self-discovery, healing, and acceptance of your limitless worth. My work is designed to support you in tuning into your body and mind to access peace from within. I work with adults, children, and families who are challenged with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief, and conflict in relationships. Regardless of what brings you into the room, you can expect that our time together will offer a safe space where you can explore the learning from your past that may not serve you and find skills that support your unique healing process.

It's hard being human. Let's put our heads together and see what we can do.

Making meaningful changes in life can be challenging. We tend to stick to what’s familiar, sometimes leaving us stuck in places we no longer want to be. The path towards healing and growth can sometimes be overwhelming and confusing. I believe that often, the answer is already within us, but we may need guidance to view life through a new lens. I’d like to walk with you on your journey of expansion. I am here to help you access your potential and develop the tools you need to have more fulfilling relationships with yourself and others.

Are you finding the transition into motherhood challenging or overwhelming? Whether it be infertility, miscarriage, peri-natal/postpartum depression and anxiety, or simply the challenges of maintaining a sense of self as you care for your family, the most important thing you can do is seek support through this transitional time of your life. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients through each stage of transition. Whether it be a new job, a child, a relationship, or the loss associated with life transitions, I provide a safe space to explore one's feelings and get unstuck.

Most people I work with want similar things: to acquire insight into their lives, to identify the barriers that are holding them back and to develop the ability for change. My experience and training is in insight-oriented, relational psychotherapy and executive/career coaching. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, depression, past traumas, relationship problems, life transitions or finding a place in a culture that is not welcoming to you, I create a safe, confidential environment to explore the issues you are struggling with.

Facing life's challenges can often feel like navigating a stormy sea, but I'm here to serve as your guiding light, offering hope and resilience. I understand the pressures that come with our modern world — the anxiety, the mood swings, and the battles with self-esteem that so many of us face. At the heart of my practice, my mission is to bolster your inner strength through evidence-based, holistic approaches that align with your life's ambitions and values. Together, we'll embark on a transformative journey, reshaping your growth narrative into one illuminated by confidence and empowerment.

I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space to collaborate on your goals. With an integrative therapy approach tailored to your unique needs, we would work together to build a connection where meaningful change can occur, allowing you to live with more ease and move forward in life empowered by strengths, both old and new. I approach our work with cultural humility and an anti-oppressive framework that supports intersectionality, particularly for those who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ or queer, women, creatives and artists, and birthing parents in all stages of their perinatal journey from preconception to postpartum.

Accepting new clients! 11/03/23 Any of us can be overwhelmed at anytime and seeking help demonstrates your courage and commitment to yourself. After your consultation, we will begin to develop a treatment plan to tackle those specific areas you are looking to change. Here, you will learn to look at these challenges through different perspectives allowing you to gain better insight and awareness of how they are effecting you. These first few steps of your journey are crucial to the ongoing healing you may be looking for.

Anxious, depressed, or stuck? I work to create a safe, non-judgmental space for adults and adolescents of all religions, races, sexualities, and genders to process their life needs, wants, and fears. I provide psychotherapy within the context of a therapeutic working alliance; by first building trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship, one can then work towards tackling larger life goals. I work from a core belief that our minds and bodies are deeply connected. Treating the whole person, including the impact of stress on their physical body, is an important component to treating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and more.

Do you find it difficult turning off worry and find yourself catasthrophizing every worst case scenario? Do you often worry about your health or feel that some undisclosed illness is affecting your body? Are you finding it difficult to relax or seem to work more than usual? Did covid or a medical experience leave you fearful now of developing a terminal illness? Did you fear dying either from Covid or the vaccine as we did not know enough about either? Having myself struggled with crippling worry and low level depression, I know what its like to feel 'stuck' and loose HOPE.

I am a systemic thinker and a truly integrative therapist. I utilize the rich foundations of attachment theories, my psychodynamic training, and existential thought to conceptualize the various structures of the human experience. We live in a complicated world that often feels at odds with our capacity and longing for well-being and wholeness. Each person experiences this world from a specific intersection of identities and therefore it is so important to me to filter my understanding of clients through a systemic and culturally attuned lens.

As a licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice, I have treated a variety of disorders and issues ranging from anxiety and depression to relationship problems, career transitions, low self-esteem, adjustment disorders, parenting issues, and grief.

I specialize in helping clients pursue healthy relationships, including: couples work, resolving effects of early trauma, especially CPTS (complex post-traumatic stress), setting boundaries and communicating needs, repairing or deepening partner connection, finding a partner, workplace conflict / career or creative blocks, recognizing & grappling with systemic oppression & intergenerational trauma, increasing social skills/coping with social anxiety.

In therapy, we work to untangle the knots that stifle connection and growth. I bring a curious, creative, and collaborative stance to the practice of therapy, with an aim to expand awareness and deepen understanding. I am particularly attuned to help people struggling with the impact of trauma, anxiety, life and career transitions, creative blocks, and parenthood. I hold space that is deeply informed by cultural sensitivity and allyship. We will work together to loosen the grip of worries and help you feel more connected to your needs and goals.

My greatest reward as a therapist is supporting my clients to explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I believe that all individuals hold the key to their own happiness and possess the power to change their lives for the better.

You have always followed the norm to not stand out. You feel safe when you are in the background and blending in. Judgement and criticism have always been a part of your life. You are struggling with feelings of guilt and shame, and it has impeded you in living a life of authenticity- who you are at your core, but the fear of people leaving stops you. This fear has caused you to have your boundaries tested and crossed- leading you to bottle up your emotions for self-preservation. There has not been a time where you have not felt fear, anxiety, overwhelm, and stress.

I love people and hearing their stories. Walk with me as I conduct therapy sessions outside (or in office if requested) as I believe putting our body in motion is connected to putting our mind in motion. I see individuals for one-on-one counseling sessions with the goal of guiding you to live your best life through listening, empathizing, and offering techniques to help you understand and reach your goals. I specialize in working with women ages 16-65 suffering from disordered eating, low self-esteem, anxiety, or navigating life transitions whether postpartum, divorce/marriage or career change. I look forward to speaking with you!