Therapists in Burbank, CA

Specializing in helping people develop sustainable coping, emotional resiliency, self-compassion and joyfulness about themselves and life. Almost 14 years of experience providing therapy for diverse populations with eating disorders in a large healthcare system in Southern California. Now in private practice in Toluca Lake (Burbank).

I am passionate about working with individuals who are ready to discover healthier coping skills to deal with life stressors in a supportive and non-judgmental space. Together, with my support and guidance, we can discover your inner-voice and navigate through difficult circumstances towards your individual goals and your own life direction. I encourage my clients to explore undiscovered parts of themselves as well as patterns of behavior that are no longer serving them.

As the director of Guide Therapy Services, my mission is to tailor an individualized environment where you can cultivate well-being, re-align with your intuition, and use a healthy self-understanding to further your advancement of effectively moving towards your needs and goals. In practice, I incorporate current evidence-based research on the connections that exist between emotional and physical well-being with my conscientiously rigorous educational and clinical experiences as the cornerstone in the work I do with individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life.

Hi! I am a trauma-focused therapist because I believe that untreated trauma is the root or cause of most symptoms that clients seek therapy for. I collaborate with clients to help them learn more about the patterns in their life that have been contributing to their distress. Whether it be unhealthy relationships, addictive behaviors, self-harming behaviors, consistent anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, or simply being unable to move forward and meet life goals, identifying when these behaviors started and the belief systems related to them is how we work to resolve them.

My goals as a therapist are to help you achieve symptom relief from the difficulties that brought you to therapy, and maintain these changes to create a life that is more meaningful and fulfilling. With over 20 years experience and exceptional credentials, my approach is warm, compassionate, practical, and collaborative. While I believe that it can be useful to understand our history, evidence-based treatments guide my interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, the trauma resiliency model, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness and stress management skills.

As a therapist, I have helped individuals, couples, and families find healing, understanding, compassion, and empathy. With encouragement and a bit of humor, I provide safe space for my clients to change their internal dialogues. In so changing, they can rewrite their stories with strength. Allow me to say that no one is deserving of suffering any place in life- at school, at work, at home, or in their relationships. Sometimes, we can experience challenges in life that occur so frequently, we begin to feel like this is how life is supposed to be for us. Ultimately, distrusting the good things, and anticipating the worse.

Hi, I’m Amy, and I believe you were made to impact the world in a unique and powerful way. Yes, I’m talking about you! Maybe you don’t believe me right now…Maybe you’re feeling stuck, or weighed down by life’s burdens. Maybe you’re scared, disconnected, overwhelmed, or lonely…Maybe you’re grieving, or feeling like you don’t know who you are anymore…

Life is unpredictable & can be challenging at times, but you don’t have to face it alone. Whether you are struggling to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, fear, or acceptance, these emotions can directly impact all areas of your life. Do you what to enhance your family, personal or professional relationships? Decrease stress, or guilt? Increase peace of mind, personal growth, & become your best self? We all go through tough times in our lives when we feel like something is too difficult to manage or feel like we'll never overcome what’s getting in the way of enjoying life. You're not alone & things can improve.

Thank you for considering me for your care. I specialize in using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to work with people who have issues with anxiety, moods, and emotions. I'm on the clinical faculty at the UCLA Department of Psychiatry. I'm associated with its OCD intensive outpatient program (IOP). I also have an appointment there as a research scientist. Prior to becoming a psychologist I was in the entertainment business, so I understand the problems of creative people and executives.

While many people come to me feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and defeated, seeking therapy for oneself is actually a sign of strength. It takes a lot to recognize a need for change and to take steps to follow through. In my practice I provide a comfortable, supportive atmosphere to explore alternative ways of living and coping with problems so that life can be more fulfilling and enjoyable. The opportunity to see individuals and families grow and feel better through the therapeutic process is the reason I love my work so much. In addition to providing therapy, I also conduct ADHD screenings and Bariatric surgery screenings.

Does anxiety, fear, sadness, grief, confusion, helplessness, anger, or shame overwhelm you? Maybe a recent loss or previous trauma affects the way you are coping. Perhaps you struggle to navigate your emotions, thoughts, behaviors, or relationships. Let me help you find meaning, patterns, and ultimately relief, with compassion, insight, and tools to heal. Through this process, I hope you will find a greater sense of calm, clarity, and agency.

I am a Black Man with a passion for working with individuals and couples including Men/Women/Trans and Non-Binary clients ranging in age from 13-80. We provide affordable telehealth/online therapy.

My practice includes adults (mostly 50+) that are dealing with life transitions, grief, relationship issues, challenges from being highly sensitive, and/or medical issues that have led to symptoms of anxiety and depression and/or maladaptive coping strategies.

Peggy Stewart is a professor at University of Southern California & practices at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She worked in Methadone Maintenance at the Veterans Administration & as a psychiatric social worker at Metropolitan State Hospital. Peggy worked for Adult Protective Services, L.A. County Homeless Task Force in Skid Row. She is certified to provide bariatric clearances & has extensive experience helping recipients & donors navigate the organ transplant process. Provider of CBT, DBT, & EMDR. Peggy's philosophy of care entails empowering clients to soar to their highest quality of life using evidence-based interventions.

Do you feel empty or like something is missing from your life? Do you feel like you're stuck or repeating the same patterns? I utilize a cognitive behavioral and mindfulness based approach to explore faulty thought and behavior patterns and help clients connect to the treasure trove of inner strengths that we each possess. I believe that we have the answers within us, but may need help to unlock what is holding us back and discover what we need to move forward. My training in Attachment Focused EMDR can be a helpful tool in understanding and healing from traumatic events and painful experiences.

Sometimes the stress of life can feel like more than we're prepared for. A loss of a loved one, financial pressures, or a change in a relationship, can seriously impact one's quality of life. Sometimes a little support is all that's needed to move through these difficult periods, at other times a more in-depth approach is required. Whether you're wanting a little support or a deeper transformation psychotherapy can help you deepen your connection and insight into your inner world. With more clarity and a stronger sense of self your capacity to be effective and grow will improve.

Will I ever catch up? Will I ever be good enough? Am I lovable at all? Sorting out life's struggles puts you in a place of fear, self-doubt, shame and isolation. You are not alone. I want to help you get unstuck. Empathy and compassion help to loosen the grip against self-criticism. Collaboratively we will discover and make meaning of the origin of these fears.

Hi, I'm Helen - a Filipina Asian American therapist. First, I want to acknowledge your decision to start therapy. This decision might come from the realization that "something isn't right". You might be scared, lost, and dealing with a lot of anxiety, sadness, and grief. You may even be struggling secretly. But, you don't have to struggle through this alone. l believe therapy is a brave space to reclaim your identity and begin learning the skills necessary to create a meaningful life. We can work together to help unlearn patterns that don't serve you, to make space for healthy communication and peace.

Experiencing depression, anxiety, grief or relationship problems is never easy, though in reality these can be an unavoidable part of life. When stressors and symptoms outweigh our personal resources, or when they provoke unresolved feelings that interfere with our functioning, a strong support system can be invaluable. Therapy provides a nonjudgmental setting in which to examine issues that we might not readily share with others. It can help us better understand ourselves, our circumstances, and our possibilities. In fact, what benefits us most is to receive kind and keen attention. Within that context, we often find the guidance we need.