Therapists in California

Are you feeling…Lost? Misunderstood? Shame? Emotional turmoil? Self-critical? Stressed and overwhelmed? Struggling with…maintaining positive and effective relationships? Gender identity and/or sexual orientation? Body positivity and acceptance? I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist dedicated to working with millennials, youth and their families to overcome obstacles, identify strengths, establish effective communication styles and recognize that they are truly resilient.

Has live become overwhelming? I can help!. I became a therapist to help others live a fuller, happier life. My years as Marriage and Family Therapist, help me provide you with the skills you need to ease your emotional pain, build better relationships, and change your life for the better. I am spiritual and my practice is based on spiritual connection, body and mind awareness, empathy, deep understanding and compassion. My practice is body centered and body positive. I only take Anthem Blue Cross and Alliance/ Calderon and UBH. I only offer telehealth services.

I work with adults, teens and provide family therapy. My specialities include treating depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal ideation, mother-daughter relational dynamics, mood disorders, self-identity, self-esteem, confidence and body positivity. In therapy, I integrate whole wellness and health and build upon your strengths. I work towards inspiring creativity within yourself as I believe everyone is the author of their own lives.

For 20 years, I have provided safe, affirming trauma therapy for adults, couples, and groups. I also have the experience and education to provide therapy for many other relationship, mood, and dissociative concerns. I am straightforward, collaborative, and endeavor to be empowering. My therapy style is relational and includes a focus on emotion & body connection and your whole picture of health. We will work together to create peace and fullness in your life.

In my life and in my practice I endeavor to replace assumptions with curiosity, and in this way curiosity drives my therapeutic approach. I want to learn about your unique experiences and perspectives and how those inform your relationships with yourself, others and the world at large. I seek a comprehensive understanding of the issues, past or present that stand between you and the change you seek. I also wish to explore with you how dominant ideas in the world impact the stories you tell yourself about yourself, and if those stories are in alignment with your values and ideals.

I enjoy in working with; self esteem & worth, trauma healing & recovery, body image & body positivity, disordered eating & relationship to body, belonging as our birthright, transforming deep shame into liberation, body & sex shame, relationships and boundaries, anxiety, stress & hyper-vigilance, nervous system imbalances, life transitions & identity, honoring grief, loss & death, life threatening illness, cancer, auto-immune disease, rites of passage, aging, adolescence, menopause, women's empowerment, highly sensitive people & empaths, people pleasers, intergenerational trauma & ancestral healing, mothering & the mother wound.

Now accepting new clients virtually throughout CA. I specialize in therapy focused on self acceptance for queer LGTQIA+ folks, folks in larger bodies, and folks with neurodivergence. This includes building a kind inner parent voice (also called self compassion), learning to externalize shame, healing disordered eating and body disconnection, and healing codependency in order to get better connected to yourself. I work from a fat liberation and social justice lens, and I love using humor and directness in sessions.

I am passionate about working with women who are postpartum, pregnant, or experiencing infertility or loss. The journey of bringing new life into this world is a tender time for women. The isolation, hormonal changes, and unknown can lead to feeling overwhelmed and underseen. I know. You are not alone. Together we will work to restore your identity, balance, and confidence. I'm also deeply passionate about working with partners and children of first responders; those healing from trauma, processing life transitions, or managing depression or anxiety; and parents seeking to increase connection with their children.

Hello, my name is Sheña and I am a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner who has had the pleasure of working in public and private sector behavioral health which has provided me with a germane of experience working with individuals, children and families. In my experience, I learned quickly that people who struggled with internal challenges were either confronted with familial shame or cultural stigma which made asking for help very difficult or non-existent which left many to struggle in silence. For these reasons, I have made it my life’s mission to advocate and help individuals who may not have the support they need.

I am an LMFT 137168 and LPCC 13474. I am a multi-dynamic and integrative therapist. I have a research background in Trauma, Psychophysiology, and Psychedelics. I am certified and trained in Psychedelic Assisted Treatments, Trauma Informed Care, as well as multiple Evidence Based practices, such as CCTP, CBT, DBT, and multiple others to help clients ages 5-65+. I enjoy expanding my treatment expertise and I am currently training in EMDR. Please join us at anaczalles.com and at thekpractice.com to learn more.

I firmly believe that we all deserve space to explore our thoughts, feelings, opinions, and values, without judgement. My passion is assisting in exploring unhealthy patterns within relationships, behaviors, and coping strategies. I support individuals with difficulties managing anxiety, body image, trauma, relationship distress, career challenges, LGBTQ+ needs, and the pressures of our roles within our family system.

Hi! My name is Tiffany and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I was born and raised in occupied Tongva land (Los Angeles), and I am the child of Chinese-Vietnamese refugees. I speak English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. I was a first-generation college student and a student organizer as an undergraduate and graduate student. I hold a Masters in Asian American studies (ethnic studies) and a Masters in Social Work. I have extensively worked with formerly incarcerated folks and folks who identified as unhoused, refugee, immigrant, and victims of sexual assault. I became a therapist to work with BIPOC communities, especially women of color.

My mission is to empower my clients to reclaim their voices. Drawing from my own experiences of feeling unseen and unheard, I recognize the profound pain it can inflict. This personal insight shapes my role as a therapist, where I aim to serve as a facilitator and partner in your journey of transformation.

Avoid traffic & travel time with Video/Phone Telehealth sessions! Do you enjoy learning about yourself, seeking joy, purpose and growth all while keeping a sense of humor about life and yourself even when facing challenges? Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, major life changes or adjustments (career, moving, marriage, separation, break-up or divorce), trauma or grief and loss? These have been my areas of specialty for 20+years. I also love working with those in the entertainment industry or in the helping professions (healthcare, mental health, caregivers, spiritual / coaches). Sound like you? I may be a fit!

Angie is an alternative Latina therapist from the Salvadorean diaspora, first-generation born and bred in Santa Monica (Tongva land), child of immigrants, and the big sister in her family. Angie earned a Master's in Social Work from UCLA, specializing in School Social Work, and a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Chicanx Studies at CSUN. For nearly a decade, Angie has been working with children, youth and families in community mental health and K-12 schools. The last two years serving as Manager of School-based Services, Clinical Supervisor to MSWs, Coordinator of Reflective Parenting Groups and in Private Practice for QTBIPOC/ WOC.

I consider it a privilege to do the work I do—in fact, helping others heal, grow, and thrive every day brings great meaning to my life. I know from personal experience how life can sometimes feel unbearable. I also know from personal experience what it is like to work closely with a gifted psychologist to create a new perspective and a new life that are even better than before. I am passionate about providing the highest-quality mental health services to each of my clients and would love the opportunity to support you through this time.

I believe in the power of sharing our personal stories. If you are struggling with life transitions, anxiety, sadness, or general “stuckness,” I am here to support you on your journey. Creative Arts Therapy and Drama Therapy are expressive, experiential approaches to facilitating change. My practice is about building connections through self-expression, mindfulness, and counseling techniques. Through a holistic and creative approach to recovery, I work to help you uncover the spark that makes you feel inspired, flexible, and grounded in your life, relationships, and work. My goal is to create a space for you to process and heal.

You’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, and searching for relief, and quite frankly, getting pretty desperate. That "best life" others seem to live feels just beyond reach, with a little progress one day, then sliding all the way back to where you started. It’s exhausting. You logically know you’ve overcome so much, but where is that strength everyone says you have? Together, we can foster compassion for the coping skills you’ve used to survive. These strategies deserve acknowledgment and appreciation because they have kept you alive.

I work with adults navigating their way through trauma, relational issues, depression, grief, and the seemingly endless joys, sorrows, and complexities of our modern world. Life is often, despite our best efforts, relentlessly hard. The world buzzes with relentless motion and change, oppressive systems often feel fixed and difficult to budge, and working towards healing and growth can feel daunting if not sometimes impossible. I show up compassionately as my full self in hopes you will feel comfortable doing the same! For me that means approaching with warmth, empathy, humor when appropriate, and talking to you like a real person.