Trauma Focused Therapists in Beverly Hills, CA

I have years of experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and difficult life transitions. Whether you are looking to heal from pain from the past or trying to find a way to move forward in your life, you don’t have to go through it alone. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental relationship where individuals feel validated and empowered to overcome life’s challenges and lead a more fulfilling life. My approach is person-centered and one of collaborative self-exploration where I see myself as a guide to help you get where you want to be.

Whether you're looking to better understand yourself and relationships, heal your traumas, manage stress, or simply seeking a weekly support system, I'm here for you! • Together, we will work toward learning to manage your anxiety, depression, and trauma triggers, as well as rationally work through your emotions, communication skills, and decision making processes. • You do not need to walk this road of self-improvement alone!

My work as a psychotherapist is rooted in a profound belief that by recognizing and honoring our complex, messy life stories with honesty and gentleness, we lay the foundation to heal the obstacles preventing us from building fulfilling, meaningful lives. Throughout life, we all create narratives about ourselves to help us survive. These narratives are shaped by myriad factors (individual life experiences, relationships, intergenerational legacies, and experiences of oppression/privilege, belonging/rejection, among others). Over time, our narratives and coping mechanisms fall short. We wonder, what went wrong? What's wrong with me?

Congratulations for taking the first step towards change! I utilize many methods with clients during sessions (expressive arts therapy, narrative therapy, trauma focused therapy, positive psychology, videos, worksheets, etc.) Change does take work but it can happen! I sometimes give homework to help my clients achieve their goals. I mainly work with adults (18+) as individuals and as couples (couples counseling includes a parent and adult child, adult siblings, or intimate partnerships). Whether it's anxiety, trauma, stress, or a mixture of things, I look forward to working with you!

With over 40 years in recovery, and a Zen and Yoga practice, my approach is collaborative and heart-centered. Together we explore how you may live a richer more meaningful life. In addition to CG Jung, influences include Marion Woodman, Robert Johnson, Martin Seligman, and Mihaly Csíkszentmihályi. I work with creative people:artists, film makers, writers, and musicians. Background in Youth and Family Services, and ADHD. Recently published "ADHD: A Heartful Approach," available on Amazon.com. Currently I also only offer Tele-Medicine and Tele-Coaching.

I take a warm and collaborative approach to psychotherapy and will work with you to achieve symptom relief and lasting change. My background in theater and the arts allows me to be creative and non-rigid in my methods, although I am also goal-oriented and well versed in evidence-based approaches to therapy. I specialize in working with trauma, grief and bereavement, anxiety, depression, addiction and LGBTQIA+ issues. I also work with creatives to help establish flow and decrease blockages. My aim is to build an authentic and trusting relationship with each patient to help individuals lead more fulfilling and meaningful lives.

A safe, supportive and non-judgmental space for those interested in cultivating change, empowerment, life fulfillment and inner peace. We'll work together to make meaningful shifts in underlying thoughts, feelings and behaviors getting in the way of the life you want to live. Sessions are uniquely designed to you using an expertise in evidence based treatment such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy (PE, CPT), and Interpersonal Therapy. Results include feeling calmer, in control, and re-energized.

I believe in meeting my clients where they are. My priority is creating a safe space where authentic and vulnerable collaboration can nurture positive change. I believe that while all individuals possess the ability to be healthy and happy, sometimes life events, obstacles or unhealthy patterns cause us to lose confidence in our ability to achieve our goals. The right support can elevate hope and get us back on track.

Our practice is centered around providing quality clinicians to helping children, adults and families improve their lives. We provide a variety of services includes psychological testing, psychotherapy and ABA. Through the use of several treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as psychodynamic and humanistic interventions we work uniquely with each client to reach their goals.

Are relationships supposed to be this hard? When sexual issues keep you from maintaining or obtaining a happy relationship it's time to see a sex therapist. As a sex & relationship specialist, I successfully treat people with issues surrounding sexual desire & performance, sexual trauma, problems with arousal or orgasm, differences in the amount of sex they'd like to have, & sexual pain disorders such as vaginismus. I assist clients in building intimacy by deepening their mutual understanding & compassion (for their often very opposite mate!) and help them stay accountable for taking positive action to improve relationships.

Life can be hard and at times we need help. Through mutual collaboration we will get to know you, where you get stuck, your relationships, and how to create lasting and meaningful change in your life. Positive change through therapy can provide you with more stability, greater self-confidence, more compassion for yourself and others, increased satisfaction with your life, improved relationships, a feeling of satisfaction and ease about daily life, and the ability to take risks and advance professionally.

I'm an interactive therapist with over 20 years experience based in the SF Bay Area who provides telehealth services to residents of the State of California, and am a dually licensed LMFT and LAADC. I bring a developmentally informed, trauma-focused perspective to the work and utilize evidence-based interventions, including EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, EFT, CBT, psychodynamic, MI, and others. I enjoy working with adults and couples in transition, distress, or those who have a growth-focused mindset and want to take their life satisfaction to the next level.

My clients seek out therapy recognizing that they have endured unsafe, harmful, violating, and/or invalidating experiences and are unsure how to navigate their healing journey. I aim to provide LGBTQIA+ BIPoC folx culturally relevant and affirmative mental health services where we may explore how larger systems of oppression have contributed to their distress. As we navigate your healing journey together, you can expect that I will utilize a trauma-focused integrative approach, where we balance fostering insight into how your past influences your present distress and coping.

"At the center of your being, you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want." -Lao Tzu. I believe this to be true for all individuals, though depression, anxiety, and other mental health symptoms can obscure this understanding, leaving us lost and confused along the way. I work with individuals and couples who have deviated from or lost sight of their values, and are looking for guidance in defining and living a life of peace and purpose.

I have an optimistic perspective in life. I am non judgmental, caring, authentic and always present in interactions. I belive that we cannot control everything however what we can control is our reaction to events. I have worked with clients that are needing support to reach goals in overcoming losses, gaining confidence, self esteem and are wanting to have better understanding of their strengths. I belive in the field and view clients from a humanistic frame I believe everyone is doing their best and I am helpful in aiding clients to put things in perspective.

Currently accepting New Patients. Somatically Informed treatment-Emotion acceptance and regulation. Life can become difficult at times. We need support and we need help navigating through the storms. If you have struggled with anxiety, depression, feel like you're stuck in a rut and want to change from unhelpful patterns of thinking or behavior, you have come to the right place. Perceptions become facts in our minds because we become hard wired due to our experiences; but because of that we can also rewire our minds which is where the hope comes in. Change can happen for you and it is never too late to start again.