Grief Therapists in Culver City, CA

In my work with clients, I create a safe and nurturing environment for you to find your way back to a sense of wholeness and fulfillment in life. It's not about fixing what's broken or changing your identity but helping you remember what it's like to feel in balance and connected and supporting you in letting go of what's blocking you from finding that core, creative and joyful self within. My specialities for treatment include: addiction, trauma, grief processing, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, stress management and codependency.

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.

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.

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.

Working on your mental health is one of the bravest and most important things you can do for yourself. Let's honor & celebrate this step forward. There's stuff in your life — from the present or, often, from the past — that doesn't feel good. This stuff from your life can leak through no matter how you try to manage it —affecting your future. It takes courage to look at that and begin to move forward. Even positive change can be scary if you are used to chaos. I want to support you in moving away from that disconnect with yourself (and/or others) & towards the life you want. You deserve this shift from pain to personal power.

"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." (Maya Angelou) I understand that as we experience life we will inevitably encounter obstacles and stressors that challenge us to change. I also believe these moments present opportunities for transformation. I recognize that life transitions and personal experiences can sometimes be overwhelming, however they can also be valuable seasons with the potential to generate "peak and valley" experiences that can alter our life course.

I am committed to, and very passionate about, working with people to help them find deeper meaning and fulfillment in their lives. I feel therapy is a place where you can feel safe to openly express yourself, as you work side-by-side with someone who will assist you in building self-awareness, promote change, and ultimately improve your relationships and your life.

Life can be challenging or uncertain at times. When you feel overwhelmed or unprepared for a life challenge, it may be good to seek the support of a trained professional. I am prepared to support those who are grieving from a personal loss , including death , loss of a relationship, transitioning jobs, and other losses. Grief can have a significant impact on one's life and physical health. It can drain you of the energy needed to move forward in your life. Contact me for further information on how I can support you in reaching your goals of improved mental health.

I am Dr. Audrey Levy. I live on a houseboat, and my private practice hours are available 24/7 by appointment only. I also make house calls. I am experienced in helping my clients deal with issues such as Loss and Grief Recovery, Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Crisis Counseling, Stress Reduction, Depression and Anxiety. I provide a calm, empathetic, and nurturing environment where you will feel heard, and most importantly, understood. Together we will work on ways to help you understand your feelings and compulsions.

I believe that at times we all get sad, down, bummed-out, etc… but nobody needs to be depressed; I believe that therapy need not be: - intimidating; uncomfortable; awkward; unsafe; labeling/diagnostic, OR indoors; I believe that life can be really challenging, especially for those who try to get through it alone; I believe that nobody should even attempt to get through it alone; I believe that "craziness" is in the eye of the beholder & each of us is crazy in our own uniquely beautiful ways..

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 provide a safe and compassionate environment to support you in your life journey and its many challenges. Through our work together you will develop a deeper understanding of yourself, which will allow you to navigate the murky waters of life, manage transitions, and live a life filled with meaning. Together we will explore your true nature and I will support you to find more comfort in your life by teaching you tools to overcome obstacles to your emotional well-being. Our collaboration will allow you to move through the more challenging times in your life with a greater sense of ease. I work with adults, teens, and adolescents.

I am a grief specialist who offers a warm, non-judgmental partnership with people who are faced with grief related to a death , a recent illness or unattended grief from their past. I work together with my clients to process the thoughts & feelings that accompany grief and to learn to adjust to a "new normal". My approach is trauma informed, collaborative, strength-based & tailored to meet your needs. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals, families & support groups with people from 5 years old to 90 years old who have been my greatest teachers. I also offer crisis support to businesses experiencing a death .

I think therapeutic relationships work best when there is a foundation of emotional safety and a balance of active engagement and moments to rest and take in. As a therapist I find that so often our earliest relationships teach us what we can or cannot seek help for, what is okay or not okay to feel, and how we can or cannot depend on others. These experiences leave an invisible imprint on our lives that can play out indirectly, leaving their origins obscured. One of the ways insight is helpful is that it makes us aware of this imprint, allowing us to have agency in moments where we might otherwise behave in old, unhelpful ways.

Asking someone for help can feel very uncomfortable and maybe even a bit scary. These feelings are very human. We are not meant to be alone and to do things alone and that is why healthy connections can raise our resilience. In therapy you need to feel safe and connected to your therapist for the healing to begin. Once you feel grounded in the therapeutic relationship, the exploration and learning will start.

IT TAKES COURAGE to reach out for support and guidance when we feel lost, distressed, confused or uncertain. My goal is to meet you - in whatever emotional state you find yourself - with empathy and acceptance, and provide a safe, caring and consistent therapeutic relationship in which we collaborate on identifying and moving toward the CHANGES AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES that matter most to you. I have worked with clients since 2010, tailoring the counseling experience to each individual or couple's unique strengths and needs and drawing from a wide range of psychological theories and healing modalities. My approach is also informed by my PERSONAL EXPERIENCE being treated for major depression and anxiety. NO EMOTIONAL CHALLENGE IS TOO BIG TO WORK ON, and it would be my privilege to accompany you on your journey toward a healthier, more satisfying life.

Online sessions only at this time. I see therapy a kind of "care-filled" container to hold and shape whatever process is needed to move towards the change you seek. Think of me as a compassionate and curious traveling companion for this leg of your journey. We all have natural drives to adapt, learn, and grow, but sometimes we get stuck and lose touch. I intend our therapy to be a safe AND brave space where we show up first, for YOU, so you can re-balance yourself in your relationships and in your life. Ask me about ketamine-assisted therapy (KAP).