Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

Many are on a journey to find themselves, and this journey can be difficult and arduous. Especially when growing up in homes without feelings of safety and security. Many children have never received the message that they are true miracles. I am here to help you restore your inner peace, face your challenges, accept who you truly are, and to help heal internal wounds. If you are on this journey, you are not alone. You do not have to forget about your past, but together, I would like to help you heal from your past and move forward.

Hi, I am a Narrative Therapy and AEDP trained psychotherapist. What that means is that I believe that each of us wants to find fulfillment, internal peace, and connection, but sometimes problems get in the way. In the face of life's challenges, it can be all too easy to define ourselves by what pains us and to gauge our self-worth by our problems. However, I work from the premise that you are not the problem, the problem is the problem. By changing our relationship to our problems we can gain control of and achieve peace with our emotional selves.

Being biracial of African American & Mexican decent along with my training and experiences has fostered me to approach every situation with an open mind, to be mindful and present while being flexible and empathetic. After graduating with a BA degree in Media Studies Communications from University of Tampa and prior to pursuing a career as a psychotherapist, I spent several years playing professional basketball overseas. I am also an active SAG-AFTRA member in the film and television industry. My diverse background is what I bring to the therapeutic space so together we can form healthy ways to cope with challenges without limits.

Hello! My name is Bianca Ruiz. Are you feeling, tired, sad, or unmotivated to complete daily tasks? Are you having difficulty sleeping or focusing on matters that are important to you? Let’s work together to improve your life, work, and relationships. I have worked with people for over thirty years as a mentor, social worker, and as a therapist.

In my ten years of experience I have been given the wonderful opportunity to assist many adolescents and adults through trying times. My experience includes providing therapy services and crisis management in both English and Spanish, and in various settings such as schools, homes, and clinics. While providing a wide range of support to many, my passion also lies in working with mothers-to-be, and those in their postpartum journey.

I am an Associate MFT and Art Therapist passionate about helping children, adolescents, and young adults overcome trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, and perfectionism. Through a combination of traditional talk therapy, art therapy techniques, and evidence-based interventions, I aim to help clients build resilience, develop coping strategies, and foster a positive self-image. I believe that it is not what happens to you, but how you handle it and harness change that really shapes your life.

I became a certified hypnotherapist after my bout with stage 3 non-hodgkins lymphoma. I was told I'd never be cancer free and am now coming up on 10 years of remission. I practiced hypnosis and other healing modalities to help me through my cancer journey. I believe in what I do and the power we all hold within ourselves to make the necessary changes in creating a healthier, happier, more fulfilling lifestyle. I enjoy working with clients, empowering them to create a new self-confidence and peace in their lives they might otherwise never see possible.

I’m a somatic therapist trained in EMDR (a trauma modality) and EFT (couples therapy) and am a certified sex educator. I help individuals and couples navigate the complexities of non-monogamy, life transitions, grief, fertility challenges, anxiety management, increasing self awareness, developing coping/regulation skills, trauma recovery, and beyond. I see therapy as a relationship that can facilitate growth and healing (in the myriad ways you might define those words) - not in isolation, but in support of connecting more fully outside of therapy, with yourself and your communities.

What you might see as “symptoms” are ways that your unconscious communicates what you really need and value without words. Therapy is a space in which we can look at the story of your life and translate the language of your body so you can learn to work with, rather than against yourself. Schedule your free consultation now to address stress in relationships, low self-esteem, feeling lost or stuck, and an overwhelming urge to "fix."

I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist with over seven years of experience working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. Therapy can be a transformative experience of growth and self-discovery. I believe we all have the power to live the life we truly want. We possess inner strengths that assist us with overcoming life's obstacles; however, overcoming obstacles can be challenging and takes tremendous courage and support.

My name is Julie Borden and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California and work with clients statewide via telehealth. My main areas of focus include anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, trauma, stress management, parenting challenges, depression, and communication in relationships.My style and approach are a good fit for adults of all ages who are facing both internal and external challenges. I enjoy helping people with social anxiety build confidence and face the world with greater ease, strategizing with my ADHD clients to improve their focus and conquer overwhelm.

As a mother of four children - two college students and two middle schoolers, I understand well how challenging parenting can be at each stage of a child's growth. Working as a preschool teacher, parenting instructor, and children's department minister, I have developed an interest in the impact of temperament and personality on relationship-building. Drawing from these experiences, I aspire to share this knowledge with you, offering wisdom, compassionate advice, and support to those in need, helping you navigate the journey of love, understanding, and overcoming difficulties.

I believe that with the right support, people can transform their lives by forging their own paths, creating meaning, taking risks, healing past wounds, and boldly pursuing their dreams. As a counselor, I feel honored to walk alongside artists, musicians, performers, creatives, and other free spirits on their journeys toward fulfillment. My approach is to meet you where you are with warmth, empathy, and compassion. I seek to create a judgment-free environment where we can explore the stories, beliefs, and experiences that shape you. We will nurture your inner wisdom, strengthen your resilience, and remove obstacles holding you back.

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.

We are a comprehensively trained multidisciplinary team of clinicians, psychologists, and psychiatrists who provide evidence-based treatment to children, adolescents, young adults & families. Starting with the science and research, we deliver evidence-based treatment tailored to your family's individual needs. Our early and middle childhood team specializes in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C) to treat anxiety, OCD, ADHD, autism, disruptive behaviors, selective mutism, trauma and depression. Our adolescent and young adult programs specialize in providing DBT and DBT-Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE), ACT and Exposure Therapy (ExRP) to treat anxiety, OCD, depression, gender dysphoria, suicidal behaviors, non-suicidal self-injury (self-harm), substance use, disordered eating, dissociative disorders, somatic disorders, autism spectrum disorder, non-verbal learning disability, as well as PTSD and Complex-PTSD. Additionally, we offer parent coaching, family therapy, and couples therapy.

In my practice, I believe the therapeutic relationship is sacred and created in partnership with each client to foster safety, compassion, patience and a sense of curiosity. Together we can create an environment to explore your personal challenges, emotions, imagination, limiting beliefs, trauma and any other issues that come forward to be worked through. When a person actively engages the world in a new way it can lead to greater awareness, self confidence, joy, peace and the ability to bring a more authentic, accurate centered sense of self into their relationships.

Hello, I’m Robert! My name is Robert Porta and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Merced, California, and working with clients Statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and stress using, but not limited to, Person-Centered Therapy, Psychoanalysis, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helping my clients to build trust, gain insight, and make progress to feel better. My communication style is calm and approachable. My aspiration is for my clients to feel comfortable in an atmosphere of trust, openness, and growth, without judgment or preconception.

Our therapists can help you reduce anxiety and depression. You've probably always wanted to be able to feel calm in the midst of difficult situations, maybe for your whole life. But instead, you're losing sleep, relationships feel fragile, and feelings like depression and anxiety dominate your day, making normal tasks seem impossible. You need things to be different.

Is anxiety, depression, or trauma holding you back from being your true self? Do you feel stuck in managing difficult life transitions? Now, every little thing becomes super overwhelming. Those negative experiences reopen old wounds and cause new ones. You tried burying your pain hoping it would go away. You feel lonely and tormented. You feel exhausted, stressed, and angry all the time. You wonder how much more you can take. You are unsure of who or where to turn for help. In the midst of this painful journey, you do not have to go through it alone.