Therapists in Culver City, CA

As a strengths-based therapist, I am here as a warm and compassionate partner to walk alongside you through some of life's most difficult challenges. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore, process, and cope with past pain, present fears, and future uncertainties. I provide empathy, insight, and a fresh perspective, as we sort through the muck of life together, and you discover your own inner strength and power. You experience healing hope. I'm highly intuitive, coupled with an open heart, and experience working with a range of emotional issues to help guide you toward leading the fulfilling life you desire.

I provide my clients with a safe and professional environment in which to explore areas of concern, difficulty, and strength. It is my belief that there are times in life when we feel stuck, or are experiencing suffering, and need support in order to move through and/or change patterns that are no longer of use. Sometimes it is necessary to access guidance from a professional outside of the current situation in order to assist in gaining perspective. Through this collaboration, it is possible to gain insight and awareness that allows one to move forward with awareness and options.

You may be seeking therapy for many reasons, and it can be overwhelming to begin the process of therapy. As your therapist, I welcome what brings you in, and I will engage you in becoming comfortable with exploring your inner self. My work with you is aimed at increasing your awareness of processes that lead to suffering and ultimately increasing your enjoyment and satisfaction in life. We will explore what is working for you and where you get stuck, how you relate to others and yourself, and your coping mechanisms. Learning to understand and flow with your emotions will probably be a focus in our work together.

If you find yourself constantly trying to keep up with life while your mind is stuck in an endless loop of self-criticism and questions of whether you measure up, I’m glad you’re here and I want to help. You were not born to check things off a to-do list and overwork yourself in the hopes of someone noticing your value. You have value NOW - and no matter what you’re struggling with, you are worthy of support not tomorrow, not when you snag the promotion or lose x number of pounds, but TODAY, just as you are.

Perhaps you're feeling down, anxious, upset, or other intense emotions. Maybe you're unsure about your future, or confused by your past. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a means of growth, self-discovery, and healing through way of processing and understanding. In my sessions, I promote looking at your past to better understand your current identity, patterns, and relationships. I will never force you to change, but will be there through every step you want to take.

During my 20 years as a psychotherapist I have helped many people learn to cope with lives that have become overwhelming. I help people develop success in work, family, and love. I have a broad range of experience working with adults and couples. Their symptoms range from depression, panic/anxiety, life changes, traumatic events, grief, relationship problems, and unresolved childhood issues.

I have had training and experience in several types of therapy; psychodynamic, dream work, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy which uses meditation as a complement. Most of my clients are experiencing depression, anxiety or going through a life crisis/transition. I enjoy using books and readings to concretely extend the therapy to life outside the sessions. A special interest is working with writers to faciliate their creative process. And I find humor is very important in therapy as in life.

Therapy can be a very scary process. From having to call one to having your first meeting and then doing the work. This is especially so when you are facing difficult times or remembering events that you've struggled with for some time and realize that this is what is holding us back to our fullest expression. In our work together, I will bring nurturance and support as we explore the underlying causes to what brings you distress. I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore freely.

My approach is grounded in the belief that each person has the innate capacity to heal, grow, and access inner resources to change. My role as your therapist is to create a safe space for your healing and change to unfold, and to help you address barriers that prevent you from living life fully. I have witnessed that when we experience growth and healing, we are able to engage in life more authentically, experiencing more joy and less suffering.

As a Depth oriented therapist, I aim to provide a space where my client’s feel safe and comfortable opening up. I believe that the most important aspect in therapy is the therapist and client relationship and I intend to be a safe container for my clients. There can be many reasons as to why you are seeking therapy and I am here along your journey of healing. I utilize a Depth oriented, Holistic, and Psychodynamic approach when treating my clients.

Have you experienced depression, loneliness or trauma? My name is Shelly Keller and I've been practicing as an LCSW for the past 12 years. I have extensive experience working with trauma, grief, adoption, depression, foster care and relationship issues. My personality is positive and empowering. My personal philosophy is not to judge but to empower people. I have been working in the field of social work for over 22 years and have been involved in empowering people from different life circumstances during this time.

Work is going really well. You love your co-workers and the work is challenging and rewarding. But secretly, you might feel embarrassed or anxious during the workday, because it’s harder than you thought taking on new responsibilities. Not because you can’t do them; you can, and you can do them well. But you don’t want to make people uncomfortable. You want to be the kind of boss that’s approachable and a good listener. You’ve had that boss who’s unavailable or distant, or perhaps even dead set on squelching the good ideas of the people they manage. You get anxious or or inhibited because you don’t want to be that kind of boss.

There are times in our lives when we may need support in navigating certain life-challenging situations or emotions. If you are struggling to feel connected, unhappy with where you are in life, often feel anxious, and experience relationship challenges; then therapy is an opportunity to take a look at potential patterns that might repeat in your life and make changes. My psychotherapy practice is primarily focused on helping people who are struggling with the effects of trauma, relationship stress, depression, anxiety, substance use and addiction. I can support you in strengthening your sense of self and healing process.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide psychotherapy to individuals coping with both chronic mental health struggles and difficult life transitions/stressors. I am experienced providing treatment and support to people of all ages managing depression, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma symptoms, grief and loss, adjustment stressors, parenting issues and relationship and attachment issues. I value the opportunity to support my clients in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves through process-oriented work in order to grow their ability to practice self-acceptance and self-compassion in place of self-judgement.

Have you had a therapist before who you felt judged by or felt unheard by? I know the feeling all too well from my own experiences as a client. That's why I focus on creating a space where clients feel safe, accepted, and heard, while providing empathy and warmth within a therapeutic setting. Whether you feel like drawing, cursing, or engaging me in a standup act to recap your day. I welcome your expression of your authentic self. I see a wide variety of clients with different mental health needs including: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma-based symptoms and recent life stressors/changes.

Looking to take charge of the parts of your life that are holding you back from experiencing joy, centeredness and energetic aliveness? I offer myriad interactive mind/body exercises and mental health tools, from both traditional and alternative healing methods, to help you make long-lasting changes in a short amount of time. You'll learn to shift old unhealthy habits and thought patterns and begin to feel more grounded, hopeful and present in mind, body and spirit.

I have over twenty eight years of experience and have been in private practice for twenty two years working with individuals, couples and families of various ethnic backgrounds. I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative process and provides the tools necessary for dealing with complex individual and interpersonal psychological issues.

Would you like to experience the freedom that lies beyond your fears? If you are experiencing a specific fear or phobia or a generalized state of fear, and feel alone and helpless in those moments of dread in which the fear appears to be like an unpassable wall. If deep inside you are convinced that your fear, weather is fear of driving, of social situations, of going out or being alone, etc. makes you a different, weak kind of person, know that your fear does not define you, neither it needs to be a life sentence. You may experience a new sense of freedom, expansion and self confidence once the fear is addressed.

Your throat feels restricted, your chest is heavy, and it hurts to breathe. Trauma has found a home in your body and it is time to evict it. Maybe you used or drank again. Maybe you stopped taking your medication, telling yourself it will be different this time. Maybe you are just tired of being tired. Either way, you are ready to dive in and "do the work."