Couples Counseling Therapists in Encino, CA

My goal is to heal and restore emotional balance in individuals, families and couples who experience stress, anxiety or depression in their lives. The journey to personal change starts when we explore your emotional pain and unresolved issues in a safe and empathic environment. With our collaborative work, you will learn how to restore positive energy, live in the present moment, create loving relationships, reduce stress and have a meaningful and joyful life. Based on my studies in clinical psychology and holistic medicine, I integrate different aspects of treatment to create a path to your well-being.

Sometimes we all need a little assistance to navigate through life's challenging moments. I equip couples , individuals, and families with the necessary tools to unblock the pathway to a more enriching and fulfilling quality of life. Whether it is depression, anxiety, relational issues, or increasing one's creative potential, I provide a plan that is custom designed to meet your individual needs.

Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if your life isn’t how you’ve envisioned it. Are you and your partner having a hard time understanding each other? Are your children struggling to display their strengths and put their best self forward? Is your family in a perpetual pattern of conflict? Do you feel lost after your last break-up? Do you wonder who you are and what you really want from life? Therapy will give you a safe space to sort out your feelings.

I believe every human has unique struggles and deserves therapy that is tailored to best help them. I work with individuals, couples , and families to treat a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, and addiction. Since I have a license in Marriage and Family Therapy, I have a perspective that allows me to help patients see their struggles in a way they may not have considered. *Please visit Http://Heart-2-Heart.online/YouTube for a video tour.

Everyone feels stuck in life sometimes. Perhaps you are unsatisfied with a current relationship or you are not doing what you want to in terms of your career. Maybe you are experiencing a life transition such as the death of a loved one or a big geographical move. You have the solution within you. My job is to work in collaboration with you to uncover that solution and put it to work for you.

For the past 15 years, the focus of my work has been helping individuals and couples achieve Relationship and Sexual Wellness. Whether you're struggling with sex and love addiction, relationship difficulties, sexual problems, or suffering from the effects of trauma, I am committed to providing the most cutting-edge, research supported therapy to help you not just overcome these issues, but thrive. My approach is holistic and affordable. I provide a range of services because I know that a one-size-fits all approach isn't effective. I will work with you to find the best solutions to meet your needs, goals and budget.

In my private practice, I provide a motivational and empathic environment for children, adolescents, individuals, couples , and families to explore underlying issues to depression, anxiety, domestic violence, trauma, and anger outbursts. I am trained in TF-CBT (Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), which helps Clients significantly improve symptoms related to depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. For a free initial consultation contact my practice in San Fernando Valley, CA. I have 12 years of experience providing mental health services.

I aim to work with the client to achieve a better quality of life the art of evidence-based practices to help identify each individual's own values and goals to motivate behavior change. I will work with the client to identify his/her personal values and set achievable goals. Sessions are catered to the needs of the client to focus on mindfulness and acceptance of one's values and goals. The client will learn to independently set achievable goals and maintain the quality of life you set forth during and after therapy.

We carry with us stories and patterns that have likely served us in the past, but may no longer serve us. This can exacerbate symptoms of anxiety, depression or other mental health symptoms. Exploring and recognizing, with gentleness, how these patterns have become detrimental, gives us the freedom to choose what themes we insert in our life, and what we no longer have space for. I am excited by the opportunity to explore with individuals and couples the way in which they can increase their intimacy, empowerment, and sense of individuality by exploring and challenging barriers and patterns that limit exploration.

I am here to help you reach your goals. I have expertise in working with depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, grief, families, couples , adolescents, and more. I offer a safe place, free of judgement, for clients to share their feelings and thoughts. Together, we determine therapeutic goals. I then offer various techniques to help reach these goals. No two people are the same, so I tailor my work to meet the needs of my clients. We will know when goals have been met when you feel negative symptoms have been alleviated, and are confident in the tools and techniques learned in therapy to help you remain healthy.

I specialize in COUPLES THERAPY, I am pro relationship, and love my work. So if you're feeling like you’re struggling in your relationship and it’s time to make a change, you’ve come to the right place. I’ll help you talk about the problems that have brought you to therapy, issues you argue about that keep coming up and never get resolved, topics you’ve avoided and have been afraid of discussing, or anything that is important to you. We’ll explore how the stress of these problems has affected you individually and as a couple, and we’ll craft solutions to reduce conflict and increase respect, love, and a sense of partnership.

Early relationships shape the way the mind and brain develop from our young years into our adult lives. Our connections with caregivers induce neural circuit firings that persist throughout our lives, shaping how we think, feel, remember, and behave. When we are lucky enough to have secure attachment experiences in which we feel seen, safe, soothed, and secure—the “four S’s of attachment” that serve as the foundation for a healthy mind—these relational experiences stimulate the neuronal activation and growth of the integrative fibers of the brain.

For over 30 years, I've helped adults, couples , children, and parents move past hurdles that got in the way of having better lives and stronger, more loving relationships. People I've seen are generally successful, with lives that look good and in many ways, are good. But so often underneath are feelings of unworthiness, perfectionism, chronic stress, anxiety, ineffectiveness, and loneliness. We'll get to know you and your needs; look at early negative messages that drive many of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; and take advantage of your brains natural ability to "rewire" itself as you try out small steps towards change.

I am passionate about people. It's what drew me to the field of sexuality & relationships. My goal is to help find your authentic voice in your relationships with yourself and others. As a compassionate and attuned therapist and sex educator, I enjoy working with couples and individuals who are exploring the challenges of desire differences, sexual and gender identity issues, relationship struggles, parenting, panic, anxiety and early attachment experiences, as well as those seeking existential meaning in life and love. I am extremely comfortable working with LGBTQI clients, sex workers, & those in kink & non-monogamous communities.

My name is Annette Hymes. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25 years of experience. I have experience working with adults, couples and individuals dealing with anxiety disorder, depression, stress reduction, bereavement and loss and relationship issues. I realize that each person has unique needs, therefore my treatment plan for changes, positive growth and problem solving skills are carefully planned for each individual. Together we work to make therapy a beneficial and worthwhile experience. Together we also develop tools to help solve problems, improve relationships and change behavior to improve your life. Please feel free to call me to discuss any questions.

I specialize in non-monogamous, kink, sex worker, and LGBTQ communities. Growth occurs in an atmosphere of respect, compassion and a belief in the human capacity for healing, change and reparation. My approach emphasizes insight, emotional healing, and empowerment to help you reach you highest potential and develop a more gratifying life. Couples /Relationships: Both Imago and Emotionally Focused Therapy heavily influence my work to encourage the strengthening of trust, mutual respect, understanding, intimacy and love. We will work together to untangle confusing thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns to rediscover your capacity to make meaningful choices that are right for you or your relationship.

My guess is that your most immediate concerns are (1) how do I find the right therapist? and (2) how do I fit therapy into my busy schedule? I get it. I have appointments available evenings and Sundays. I also believe the client has to be confident in the therapist's abilities. In addition to my educational and licensing credentials, I also bring the experience and added credibility of having served as the Clinical Editorial Chair for The Therapist Magazine.

I work with adults and children over 15 years of age. The focus of my practice is individual clients and couples . Its difficult to summarize my work but here are some places I focus... I help my clients identify dysfunctional and negative patterns in their lives, become aware of the underlying root of sabotaging behavior, identify and access suppressed emotions and challenge negative thought patterns. I believe it is essential to create a safe, non-judgmental, empathic environment for my clients, which includes, most importantly, a safe, non-judgmental, empathic therapeutic relationship.

My passion for my work comes from helping you with your current problems and longstanding patterns in a caring, nonjudgmental, and insightful way. The joint learning, collaboration, and even humor on this journey inspires me, as we work as a team. I am an engaged, interactive, and respectful therapist, whether I am with individuals, couples , families, or groups. Coming from a multicultural family background, I celebrate all types of diversity and various points of view. My areas of specialty include trauma and PTSD; relationship issues and couples ; creative clients; career transitions; and family members of the mentally ill.