LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Beverly Hills, CA

Clients I see are often experiencing feelings that are disrupting their lives. You may be one of the many people who has a hard time acknowledging, asking for & accepting assistance. Therapy can help with many problems life presents such as relationship difficulties with partners, family & friends; death of a loved one; job loss; caring for someone ill; assault; rape; witnessing a crime, & other life issues. Others come to gain insight into how to make their lives better, more productive & happier. For 20 years I have helped people "get out of their own way" and see how they unknowingly sabotage themselves & relationships.

Looking for a sex-positive therapist? I offer an open and accepting space in which you can be, or discover, your most authentic self. If you are struggling with issues of identity, have been harmed by messages about your body or sex, or are living with the aftermath of a traumatic event, I am here to offer my training and expertise to help you move from a place of pain and hardship into a place of peace and connection, both with me and with yourself. Therapy is more than just a place for talking. This is a place to experience safety and being seen. Allow me to join you on your journey of deeper introspection and self awareness.

I specialize in working with transitional-age youth and young adults age 14 and up. I guide each session with a social justice and trauma-informed lens to support your mental, emotional, and social development. This includes supporting you in managing practical life challenges such as education, employment, and interpersonal communication, as well as more complex obstacles like imposter syndrome, financial values, and intimate relationship dynamics/composition. If you are interested in beginning your journey toward becoming more a confident, introspective, emotionally balanced individual, I will be here every step of the way.

I tailor my approach to the unique needs and goals of each client. For instance, I integrate cognitive-behavioral strategies to address specific challenges, foster humanistic principles to promote self-discovery, and employ client-centered techniques to enhance the therapeutic alliance. I consider it a privilege to be invited into your life to bear witness to all of the parts of yourself that have stories to tell and wounds to heal. I am honored to collaborate in your healing and join you on your journey of self-discovery and change.

I tailor my approach to the unique needs and goals of each client. For instance, I integrate cognitive-behavioral strategies to address specific challenges, foster humanistic principles to promote self-discovery, and employ client-centered techniques to enhance the therapeutic alliance. I believe in the inherent wisdom of the body and incorporate emotional and somatic awareness into my holistic practice. By listening to the body, we can navigate past traumas and painful experiences together.

I tailor my approach to the unique needs and goals of each client. For instance, I integrate cognitive-behavioral strategies to address specific challenges, foster humanistic principles to promote self-discovery, and employ client-centered techniques to enhance the therapeutic alliance.

People come to therapy at all different points in their life. Whether you're returning to better understand a new situation or coming for the first time to explore opportunities for growth, I am here to meet you where you're at. In my experience, people seek change when they are not fully aligned with the person they want to be. Our work together will be to identify these misalignments, to learn how to empathize with how they came to be, and to find strategies for letting go of things that that no longer serve in order to find a sense of self we can feel proud of.

My clients are individuals who having a hard time achieving joy because of bad experiences in the past that seek to become unstuck and find tools to continue to achieve what it is they want.

I work with people from all walks of life. Everyone is unique and so each client has a treatment plan that is tailored to their individual needs. People who see me for psychological treatment are often experiencing low mood, anxiety, difficulty relaxing, excessive criticism and low self esteem. Many have experienced a significant loss or a traumatic life event.​ I will help you to better understand how your present responses (emotional, behavioral, emotional and physical) are influenced by your past experiences. Working collaboratively with you, I will facilitate a safe space for you to reflect, process and grow.

We are each on our own path, and it is through our relationships and experiences with self, others, and the world around us that we begin to grow and heal. Life can hold us back from engaging in the change we want to see. Whatever difficulties you may be experiencing, whether it be generational trauma, issues with attachment, struggling with depression, your spirituality, or any other distressing experience, I will walk the path with you, as I believe healing is a journey in which you do not have to walk alone.

Many of us go through times when we need support to address challenges, develop an understanding of ourselves/our experiences, or get unstuck. I am dedicated to helping individuals grow by addressing mental health concerns, changing behavior, processing feelings, gaining insight, and working toward goals. I have been working in mental health for over 10 years, co-creating intentional and nonjudgmental spaces for clients seeking support for anxiety, depression, changing patterns of behavior/thinking, self-esteem, self-care, life transitions, trauma, relationship issues, and parenting children with emotional or behavioral struggles.

Do you find yourself grappling with the weight of unspoken emotions, affecting your day-to-day life and relationships? Do you often feel overwhelmed and exhausted by the challenge of living up to societal standards, or feeling like you need to hold your tongue until you eventually explode in anger or tears?

You deserve a compassionate therapist … someone to make you feel safe, secure, and connected while guiding you through the healing process. My goal is to support and promote lifelong change that will help you form healthy relationships and foster an overall sense of wellbeing. We often feel like we have to choose between being liked versus being known by the people in our lives. This dilemma may be keeping you feeling disconnected, anxious and lonely. While you may desire to share more of yourself with others, it can be difficult to know how or what to say.

Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 18 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we each have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we often realize. Whether you are contending with many challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.

HELLO! Feeling stuck? Managing moods better for relief can be faster! I've been there and I know what works. My job is to ensure you learn what works by teaching up-front, fast, coping methods and strategies that work to rapidly move you towards more relaxation, self-control and relief—usually in 5-10 sessions. In fact I've written a book about it titled "UCoping: Interactive Edition" available on Amazon. This all comes through an active faith, being state-licensed and through the academics of clinical psychotherapy. Book now at www.waysofcoping.clientsecure.me, or click “Website" or "MyWebsite" on this page.

I work with those that are looking to find better ways to handle interpersonal challenges and navigate life changes more effectively. My approach is fairly straightforward, I talk to people like they are people.

Transitions are hard. There is often so much shame around trying to figure out who we are and asking for what we want. Am I going to burden others? Am I too much for people if I ask for something that I desire? Am I being "selfish"? Who am I to "demand" others for things I don't think I "deserve"? If these are some of the questions you have asked yourself, then I'm here to help. It's okay to feel lost, like you're wandering the woods alone. I'm here for you so we can wander these woods together.

Let's face it: Our world is incredibly chaotic right now. Our inability to control the circumstances can feel overwhelming at times. The good news is that when chaos arises, the opportunity for reflection and change becomes more urgent. My priority is to understand how your symptoms of anxiety and low self-esteem are affecting your relationships and overall sense of self. Once established, we can peel back the layers one by one and create some movement in your life and in your relationships.

Welcome. Are you ready for the work necessary to make real, enduring change? Do you have a troubling personal issue or suffer from general dissatisfaction? My orientation is to focus on the unconscious, the elusive essence of the problem. A powerful process unfolds when change occurs at this level of the mind. This opens the space for authentic personal transformation.