Strength-Based Therapists in Culver City, CA

I offer in-person or virtual sessions focused on working with individuals and couples coping with issues of depression, anxiety, anger, and difficulties in their personal relationships as well as their professional careers. I utilize an empathic, strength-based approach that allows me to have a greater sense of your emotional experience while also identifying what strengths and resources you have to create the meaningful change in your life that you are seeking. My goal as a therapist is to help guide you through this process in a way that allows you to feel both safe and supported.

I am passionate about the resiliency of the human spirit in healing from trauma, creating and nurturing engaging relationships, and finding our way through life’s transitions. I view therapy as a tool to create a safe space to show up authentically and work toward living the life you seek. My work is with children (8 & up), teens, adults, & couples who are healing from trauma, working on identity, body image, and self-esteem, experiencing anxiety, depression, & stress, recovering from narcissistic, sexual, or domestic abuse, having difficulty with dating & relationships, & working through divorce, co-parenting, & blending families.

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.

Are you seeking emotional and physical healing? Are you seeking to improve your self-esteem or relationships? Are you dealing with a life transition or a family conflict? Do you have an adolescent who is struggling with making smart decisions, feeling depressed, or having difficulties interacting with peers? Together we can work through these concerns and more.

I am currently seeing clients in-person and via Telehealth in California and Arizona. Are you facing challenges with your relationships, career, or feel overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, depression, grief or life in general? Are you having an identify crisis, getting stuck in the past, repeating old patterns or pre-occupied with the future? I want you to know that you are not alone and I would love to help you. Together, we can collaborate to find solutions for a happier and more fulfilled life. It is of utmost importance to me to create a warm, empathic and accepting space for clients to explore and express themselves.

Change is possible. With over 20+ years of experience I have successfully worked with individuals, adolescents, couples and families to reduce anxiety, depression and overall conflict, whether it be at home or work. As little as 3-5 sessions my clients have reported that they have higher self esteem and greater confidence in all areas of their life. High stress can hit you during times of change; birth, separation, divorce or death of a loved one. I will help guide you through this difficult time. Each client's therapy is individualized, collaborative and strength based. I offer 2 hour dive deep intensive couples therapy.

Life can create obstacles and therapy is there to support you with tackling the things that are weighing you down. I create a safe place to process your thoughts/feelings and provide insight around your patterns/behaviors. It can be scary to make changes in life, but the results of facing hard things can be rewarding and empowering. My approach to therapy is strength based, client-centered, & holistically grounded.

Your courage and resilience have gotten you this far and while seeking help is half the battle, I am here to guide you the rest of the journey. I work with clients to provide a safe space to address a variety of issues ranging from trauma, depression, anxiety, shame, grief, self-esteem and relationship difficulties and challenges. Together we can develop a new narrative about yourself and your potential while addressing past traumas and developing coping strategies to manage current and future challenges. I aim to assist clients overcome personal challenges, to create and maintain healthy and productive lives.

Life can be uncomfortable and at times we might find ourselves stuck in this discomfort (and wanting it to go away!). For me, therapy ultimately boils down to radical acceptance and self-compassion. Therapy is an opportunity for us to uncover a deeper understanding of ourselves and the identities we hold. It is about embracing that oftentimes there’s nothing to “fix”, and instead our task is to slow down, notice and then exercise self-compassion. We live in a society that idolizes perfection at the expense of mental wellbeing. The mere practice of trusting this can be liberating.

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.

Feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, and grief are part of life, but when they interfere with your relationships, career, or other daily functions, it may be time to seek support. Taking the step to seek help and invest in your mental well-being is one that will increase awareness, challenge you, and promote growth. As your therapist, I will accompany you through this journey and meet you where you are by providing a safe and supportive environment where we can navigate life's challenges.

Life is full of joy and pain. And now may be a time in your life when pain is felt more strongly; the pain from worry, hurt, loss, failure, disconnection, or unfulfillment. We all have a deep yearning to understand ourselves and be understood, especially during those time. I would love to walk alongside you in this journey as you make sense of your pain and regain your joy.

There are times in our lives when we may need support in managing or 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. I can support you in strengthening your sense of self and relationship skills.

Are you seeking greater calm, focus, and peace of mind? I have extensive experience successfully helping people heal and grow after trauma. Whether you are navigating the stress of daily life; a challenging incident; seeking balance after war experiences, or if you work in emergency services - I offer down-to-earth, experienced, and effective help. I also offer informed support for people in spiritual crisis.

We live in a society where micro-aggressions, discrimination, and bigotry impact the daily lives of people of color (POC). Everyday, small and large traumas, burden us from developing hope and achieving our best selves. The weight of feeling like a second class citizen while being expected to achieve greatness, yet simultaneously being oppressed leaves POCs feeling hopeless, anxious, depressed, and racially traumatized. I believe finding true love and acceptance for ourselves is key for a prosperous future. My ideal client is open to exploring oneself, their environments in an effort to heal, feel empowered, and achieve their goals.

I have current availability for couples and individuals. My goal is to assist individuals struggling with trauma history, addiction, and mental illness in order to develop tools for healing yourself and the negative impact on relationships. The challenges you face are not as important as the tools you need to navigate them. I honor the differences and diversities in us all, and do not believe in using a 'cookie-cutter' approach with my clients. I am a certified Gestalt Experiential Therapist, with additional experience in multiple modalities, including Choice Theory, EFT, and Psychodynamic.

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.

Whether you are going through a difficult life transition, feeling stressors or unhappy in your personal life, I am here to help support you. My hope is to help individuals find the strength from within. I work with individuals to help them increase their coping skills with everyday stressors and challenges. I enjoy working primarily with young adults and couples. I also have extensive experience working in the field of maternal mental health and I'm passionate about working with mothers navigating their new role into motherhood.