Spirituality Therapists in Culver City, CA

I have helped individuals, couples and families solve problems, create more meaningful relationships and turn negative patterns into positive ones. Issues related to depression, anxiety and other mental health experiences; challenges in relationships of all kinds; and spirituality can be explored. Additionally, I have developed an effective approach to the complex challenges of parenting and marriage, and enjoy working with couples and parents.

By the time clients reach my door, they've often felt stuck--either individually or relationally--for quite some time. One of my greatest strengths is the ability to help people to identify the factors that are keeping them from moving forward and the steps that it will take to change the status quo. I work with clients in an active yet compassionate way to help them to achieve their goals. Also, I'm often able to help clients to access greater inspiration and support from whatever type of spirituality they've experienced.

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).

Sometimes things are too big for you to handle alone. Whatever it is that brings you to my door, whatever your lifestyle, your challenges, or your hurts, I'm here to help you change what isn't working. Let's get you to the healthiest, most empowered version of your true self, both individually and in your relationships with others. I welcome individuals and couples, adults and teens, and have an open, collaborative, holistic, proactive style. I can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, self-esteem, spirituality , career planning, and creative/life coaching.

Do you need support finding your life’s purpose? Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you find it difficult to feel pain and face your shadows? While considering the whole person- heart, soul, mind and body, I trust that you enter therapy having the insight you need to navigate your distress. I use the term "depth emergence" to explain my orientation and approach. It stems from depth psychology, which emphasizes gaining access to the unconscious and bringing it into consciousness. While increasing awareness we derive meaning, evolve, and transform.

Let's find the life you were meant to live. If you are struggling with relationship issues, self-esteem, feeling out of control and dealing with anxiety, I am here to help you feel grounded, safe and to give you the support and even the coaching you need to find your potential. Let's challenge existing patterns that are no longer working for you. We can work together to identify and explore new ways to increase your self-awareness, confidence, and personal empowerment. If you have spiritual questions and yearnings, I can help you find your unique path in integrating authentic spirituality into your life.

I offer compassionate psychotherapy to adults, teens, and couples. Ongoing therapy can provide relief from symptoms, new perspectives, and greater sense of possibility. I collaborate with clients to discover meaning within their experience and connect with healing and awareness.

You are not alone, even if it feels like you are. Whether you have lost a loved one, are going through a difficult break up, went through a traumatic experience, or trying to discover who you really are...I am here to guide you through the journey. You truly deserve to live a fulfilling & peaceful life. Your traumas should stop you! You have a reason and purpose as to why you are here on earth. Sometimes it's hard to remember that when you are stuck in your monkey mind. You are not just the mind. You are the MIND, BODY and SOUL. Don't let this be forgotten. The key is to connect with all 3 parts of yourself to truly know thyself.

Welcome. These are psychologically, emotionally, and physically complex times in which we are living. We have been thrust into a radically new era at lightning speed. I seek to meet you where you are and assist you in resolving any pain and confusion which blocks your sense of peace, strength and authenticity. Together we will find tools to relieve constraining beliefs, anxiety and/or confusion and we will find a place of equilibrium from which you can engage your inner and outer world in new and more effective ways. You can then make the changes you need to make in order to experience more peace of mind and fulfillment.

You have the answers you seek inside you, but something is in the way of you accessing your inner knowing. My job as a therapist is to help you reconnect and remember, and to offer you tools for working (and playing) with the fears and anxieties that make life more challenging than it needs to be.

Are you trapped in pain? Do you worry about your relationships and not know how to fix them? Deep down do you question whether you are good enough for others to like you or to succeed in life? Are you afraid to trust others and let them see the real you? Is it hard to get close to people? Do you struggle with painful memories that intrude into your mind at the worst moments? If you are in pain, I would love to walk alongside you and help you rediscover hope.

I offer in person, outdoor garden sessions and do phone when needed. I laugh a lot with my clients and even though sometimes the work can be painful, my clients usually begin to feel better and keep coming. I work well with creative people, BIPOC, and across the spectrums of straight to LBGTQ - and mono to poly. With specializations in Psychoanalytic, and Jungian therapy, I also draw on mindfulness and narrative approaches to help you thrive. I collaborate with your highest functioning self to support your confused, critical, scared young parts. The psyche is resilient and thrives on love and therapeutic attention.

Are you struggling with how you show up in relationships? Are you needing to explore yourself within the context of a relationship? Are you finding yourself repeating the same patterns from one relationship to the next? Self-work is just one side of relationship coaching. On the other side, there is couple’s work. Are you and your partner facing challenges that you can’t seem to resolve? Do you have a hard time expressing or receiving love? Do you struggle with intimacy issues (physical and emotional connection) that prevents you to grow closer and attach on a deeper level? If you have answered YES to any, you’re in the right place.

It's difficult to find the right therapist, with the many different treatment approaches, personalities, and even worldviews. As a Catholic-Christian therapist, I know it's especially challenging to find a therapist who is professional and yet competent to understand the unique experiences and challenges of people of faith. There are many reasons why people might seek services, from feeling stuck to deeply hurting, or simply to pursue a greater degree of flourishing in one's life. Whatever the reason, it is my goal to provide the environment and relationship where healing and growth can occur.

We all go through times that are stressful and overwhelming. Certain behaviors and aspects of our personalities can cause us trouble as well. Whether it be work problems, relationship issues, illness or just a vague feeling of unhappiness or irritability, seeing a therapist can help. As a clinical social worker I have been trained to assess the complex picture of your life and determine where changes can be made. As partners in the process of therapy we can address emotional, mental, physical and practical areas of your life that can be modified or healed to bring about relief and fulfillment.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

Anna Johnson received her master's degree from the University of Southern California (USC) Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work where she received advanced training in mental health. Anna received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Social Work and Psychology from Concordia College. Upon completion of her B.A., Anna worked primarily with government-funded agencies where she gained extensive knowledge in foster care, adoption, and the family court system.