Family Therapy in Culver City, CA

I am very caring and knowledgeable marriage and family therapist . I am very easy to talk to. Some of the goals maybe; addressing multi-generational problems, trauma and. relationship problems, I have great knowledge about the effect of substance abuse in the families.

At LA Peace of Mind Counseling Services, we guide people to light and empower themselves to heal. We help people who seek trust and freedom to be expressive, address life challenges, and barriers that interfere with growth and achieving life's goals.

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.

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.

Are you looking to change your life? Are you ready to make changes now? I invite you to begin this journey with me. I want to help you build on your strengths to get the results you desire. I have more than 30 years of experience promoting cultural competence in mental health, behavioral health, schools, primary care, hospitals, senior centers, re-entry programs, and organizations to enhance inclusive business operations and innovation while reducing anxiety, depression, pain management, and transitions, and in urban, rural and suburban communities.

Life has changed for an uncertain period of time. Finding a safe space to really be heard, so we can process, heal and grow is helpful during this difficult time. Feeling isolated, depressed, anxious or unable to face daily challenges is normal, but finding ways to handle the stress or difficult feelings when they become overwhelming can make life easier and bring about more success and happiness in your. Sometimes it's stress within a relationship ( family , dating, marriage, parenting) that can really throw us off our game. Sometimes work is overwhelming. Sometimes everything seems to get us down.

I am a strength-based therapist that focuses on helping you identify your innate self-determination, resiliency, and strengths. It is important to me that as we discuss your struggles, negative thought patterns, behaviors and challenges, that you can also identify the strengths that have helped you through difficulties as you seek support at this time. It is so easy to get lost in self-limiting beliefs, feel stuck, and forget our worth at times.

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 am a highly skilled, warm and trustworthy therapist passionate about supporting and enhancing the quality of individuals' lives. Whether you or your teens are experiencing depression or anxiety, feeling ambivalent about a current relationship, or living with a child who has Asperger's, together we will work to develop realistic goals, sensible solutions and a greater sense of confidence toward handling life's inevitable challenges. For the past 20+ years I have worked well with individuals, couples and families to resolve problems that stem from current daily life stressors to past dysfunctional family experiences;

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.

One of the fundamental aspects of a quality therapy experience is the relationship between therapist and client and the space to develop insight and emotional awareness. This means creating an environment that feels safe, having room for curiosity and openness, and having a therapist that is attuned to your goals and needs. My integrative therapeutic approach is aimed at uniquely addressing each individual in order to cultivate healing and growth.

I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, providing feminist and trauma-informed therapy to adolescents, adults, and couples. I am particularly passionate about collaborating with my clients to unpack and process the complex trauma associated with holding marginalized identities.

My work is informed by the idea that in order to change, we must first cultivate self-acceptance. I believe that we all possess an inner strength and resilience that, with support and increased self-awareness, can empower us to live authentic, fulfilling, and meaningful lives.

Have you ever felt you were having problems feeling happy with your life and maintaining satisfying relationships with those closest to you? The reason is often hidden in adverse childhood experiences and insecure attachment styles during our formative years. I work with couples and individuals to help improve intimate relationships that are at the core of maintaining one's healthy outlook at life. Even relationships that may end in separation can be resolved without acrimony and to the benefit of both parties since to better understand oneself and one's intimate relationships is the key to satisfying and productive living.

There’s a lot going on in the world and sometimes it’s hard to emotionally, mentally, and physically show up. You might be stressed out, anxious, depressed, or just overall exhausted. It could be because of friends, family , work, or overall life that makes you feel like you’re stuck. It is impacting your confidence, your self-esteem, and you might not know where it is coming from or what to do. It could be due to some past experiences that you’ve never fully addressed. Let’s talk, I’m here to help.

Is your life in balance? Many years of experience have taught me that the combination of psychological insight and behavioral change are necessary to make a difference in the two most important areas of life: relationships and work. Without change we "understand" but repeat the same self-defeating behaviors over and over. Family and friends can give great support but a psychotherapist is trained, neutral and can say things to you which are hard to hear from others and help you explore aspects of your life which are uncomfortable for you.

" I wish we could communicate better " . " Why don't they listen to me?" . " I'm sick of feeling so bad!" If this sounds familiar, help is possible. You can shift your relationship. You can experience more clarity and connection. You can regain peace. Communication, effective personal functioning, self awareness, and connection in your relationships are my specialities. Compassionate, effective and personalized guidance can ignite effective communication skills, self awareness, conflict reduction, re-establishing harmony, connection, intimacy and respect, and being able to feel and manage your feelings. I invite you to call me and get acquainted.

The therapeutic process is unique to the client. For some it involves deep reflection and questioning old idea's, and for others a problem solving collaboration. For me it is the excitement of the journey you will embark on, and the endless possibilities for growth. Transparency is paramount, and key to the process for both client and therapist. Work is progressive and tailored to the individual. As issues emerge, treatment plans are re-assessed and revised to meet client needs. For trauma I am trained in EMDR and Functional Family Systems for addiction CBT and 12-step and for couples family systems.

I have current availability for families, couples, and underage minors. My goal is to assist individuals struggling with trauma, PTSD, depression, racism, families of persons with mental illness and family /couples therapy. The challenges you face are not as important as the tools you need to navigate them. The role I choose as a therapist is to walk with you on your journey to healing, helping you discover the tools that work for you, teaching you to use them, and celebrating you in your journey. I honor the differences and diversities in us all, and do not believe in using a 'cookie-cutter' approach with my clients.