Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Culver City, CA

What you resist, persists....This is one of life's biggest lessons: learning how to coexist with and manage emotions rather than fight or run away from them. Any attempt at avoiding the less desirable emotions via alcohol, drugs, food, or sex will be met with more problems (addiction). So what if you did the opposite? What if you allowed yourself to feel, to fully sit with the pain and discomfort? What might happen? A new beginning. It would mean moving forward with an understanding that all emotions are fleeting, and that you've finally learned to embrace what is.

I work with clients mainly using a cognitive behavioral perspective but I also do interpersonal therapy and E.M.D.R. I help my clients work towards the goal of resolving their problems and improving their lives in a meaningful way. Many of my clients suffer from depression and anxiety. I enjoy working with clients needing to cope with grief, loss, and life transitions. I help them to regain their stability and reach a more optimum state of mental health.

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.

I have worked with clients in English/Spanish helping adults with co-occurring disorders, at-risk youth, children, adolescents and veterans, with exposure to trauma, neglect, abuse, and parents with parenting issues. Working with these clients early on in my career motivated me to help those who cannot help themselves. Working as a therapist is a rewarding experience as well as a privilege to be invited into another person's life. I find that in joining clients on their journey to make changes and overcome the difficulties in their lives it enables them to discover their best self.

No matter what life has thrown at you, you deserve compassionate support and healing. I treasure each opportunity I am given to collaborate with people who are navigating hard situations and seeking joy in each new day. ​I believe that every person has the potential to feel fulfilled and comfortable with themselves and within the context of their lives.

In times of struggle or uncertainty, having the support and trust in someone you can talk to is an invaluable experience. In my practice, I aim to help clients identify and break free from their limiting beliefs and unhealthy patterns so they can live an authentic and fulfilling life. My experience as a licensed psychotherapist has led me to understand the value of mutual trust and a collaborative, client-centered approach. I provide a compassionate and empathetic atmosphere where we will work together to form a unique treatment plan to address your specific goals in coming to therapy.

I have over 12 years experience in the field of grief, loss and life transitions and have seen how disruptive it can be to individuals, partnerships and families. I have worked primarily with clients who have been impacted by a chronic health condition, those who have lost a loved one or have had difficulty adjusting to the inevitable transitions of life. My approach is to make meaning of these losses, support you through your grief and identify strategies to help you feel grounded, connected and seen.

Are you in peruse of higher emotional and mental health, better personal or professional relationships, or relief from anxiety or depression? I can help you reach your mental health goals and potentials by collaborating to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a supportive, nonjudgmental, and compassionate setting. I use a variety of treatment modalities tailored to individual needs. I do offer teletherapy sessions.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or recently gone through a significant hardship, I'm here to support you. I love working with individuals that are driven to create meaningful change and willing to learn how to form new more adaptive ways of thinking. We certainly don't need to stay 'stuck' in old patterns or feelings of complacency-yet we find ourselves accepting it as our norm all the time, allowing it to rob us of our joy. There are practical tools that we can learn to change these unhelpful patterns of thinking, and I'm passionate about helping others to learn the tools to feel happier overall.

I am Licensed in California and Texas so I can see clients virtually from either location. My specialty is working with adolescents and women of color specifically due to my professional background and personal experiences which I use to guide my practice. I am an expert in helping adolescents navigate the difficulties and challenges that come with transitioning into adulthood such as: identity formation, sexuality, family issues, peer pressure, and developing short and long term career goals.

I am a clinical psychologist who works with children and adolescents in individual and group psychotherapy, and I conduct neuropsychological and educational evaluations. I am interested in working with individuals on developing healthy relationships with self, family, peers, and school. I consider each person a component of a family system and each family system as a part of school and community systems. Therefore, I value the insights of parents and teachers and understand healthy communication feeds emotional well-being, relationship success, and academic achievement. I believe that strong people are built on the shoulders of the people who surround them.

Do you desire caring, respectful, cooperative relationships without losing yourself in the process? Every individual deserves meaningful relationships that do not compromise her/his principles, values, or beliefs. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 plus years of experience working with individuals, couples, parents, and families, I assist clients to realize and increase their full potential while decreasing negative thinking that may block this 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.

Hi there, My name is Eric Rubey and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with children, adolescents, teens, adults, and families. I have spent most of my career working with and treating anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and behaviors, trauma, parenting, and substance use and abuse. I believe good therapy stems from non-judgment and acceptance. I utilize a Strength-Based, Person-Centered approach with elements of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative modalities. My goal is to walk beside you on your journey and collaborate with you on where you want to go.

Your story matters - young adult or growing adult - you matter too! Your story is personal and holds your truth. As your Korean American Therapist specializing in working with adults & young adults, I am here to give you the voice you deserve. Beyond the fears and confusion is where your worth and happiness sits. As a teen or as an adult, your fears may cause you to feel judged, excluded, or hurt - closing the world. I guide you to a place where you are seen and understood, so you can feel accepted and loved. Together, we can challenge those harmful thought patterns and help you truly feel good about yourself and your life.

I believe the most important factors in the therapeutic relationship are compassion, acceptance, and collaboration. Through this type of relationship, I will create an environment where you feel safe and understood, and therefore ready to make effective change. My approach to therapy is strength- based and I will combine psychotherapy interventions with practical and personalized approaches to help you meet your unique needs. My therapy practice is based in the strongest research as well as specialized training in evidence based treatments.

Life can be isolating when it's just you vs. your struggles. As YOUR therapist, I help you transform your pain into personal power when your anxiety or depression takes over at the worst possible moments. It's confusing wrestling with day-to-day anger, pain & loss. This period of time can feel overwhelming & crippling. It may affect your relationships with family, friends colleagues & yourself. As Alder says, “courage does not happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life.” How do you courageously face the difficult questions & reclaim your strength?

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.

Now accepting new clients. I'm glad that you've taken the first step toward creating the healthy future that you want for yourself. Situations in life can cause us to feel stressed, and seeking therapy shouldn't be one of those stressors. With some much happening in our personal lives we don't often have the chance to "make space" for ourselves, let me help you. Whether you are struggling with saying "no", comparing yourself to others, feeling emotionally drained, feeling anxious, depressed, or struggling with past traumas, and/or work-place stress, you've come to the right place. I'm ready to take this journey of healing with you.