Emotionally Focused Therapists in Encino, CA

I believe the connection you have with your therapist is essential to having a positive experience in therapy. People seek therapy for many reasons. You notice feeling sad, stressed, worried or overwhelmed; you experienced a traumatic event or a great loss; you are trying to change certain patterns in your life; you want more fulfilling relationships. Whether I am working with individuals, couples or families, I am empathic, collaborative, and provide suggestions and feedback in a safe, respectful and supportive environment.

Does the distance between you feel unbearable at times? Perhaps you can't find the will or the courage to draw near your partner. Resentment and distrust may have widened the gap. Though reactive fights stand in the way of the tenderness you need, your heartfelt friendship could be just below the surface. Hoping it will get better, we wait to get help, while patterns reinforce distance and a negative view of each other. We become less willing to reveal ourselves or seek comfort and friendship from our most important person. You both really deserve your measure of happiness.

I am bilingual (French/English) and work in a caring manner to ensure individuals and couples feel safe to explore and uncover the patterns that are impacting their satisfaction and keeping them stuck. Therapy can help you make sense of your life, overcome past and present hardships, learn new tools and access your strengths so that you can make better decisions, stop reoccurring behaviors and feel healthier. I tailor our treatment to meet your unique personality and goals.

I specialize in couples, relationships and life transitions of all kinds. I'm mature. Been there myself and can light the way. I have a deep therapeutic toolkit tailored to your unique situation. I don't live in an ivory tower of psychoanalytic theory and am told I'm easy to talk to and compassionate. I believe in personal growth and walk the talk. I returned to grad school at age 60 to follow my lifelong dream to be a therapist and provide a welcoming environment where you as an individual or a couple can experience self-determination. I enjoy working with people of all ages, ethnicities and sexual orientations.

Free At Heart Online Therapy is a small group practice of highly skilled and trained therapists. Each therapist offers a compassionate and non judgmental environment for healing. Our team focuses on studying and training to deliver high quality therapy for treating a variety of mental health problems and substance abuse in individuals, couples and families. We are currently taking Blue Cross Medi-Cal, California Health and Wellness, Healthnet and MHN. All of our services are available through tele-health in the comfort of your home. Therefore we offer a personal and high-quality service that is affordable and accessible.

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.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT# 125267). The focus of my practice is working with individuals, couples and families who are seeking growth, a deeper sense of purpose, who want to improve their overall quality of life and enhance and transform their relationships. I believe that therapy can be a wonderful tool to promote this self-exploration, healing and growth and I hope to help you in this process. My style is open, direct and at times, eclectic. I provide a warm, safe environment to discuss concerns and challenges. I work with clients to together build customizable goals and an actionable plan.

I would like to congratulate you on taking the first step to wanting to become the best version of yourself. Therapy is hard work and finding the right therapist to help you on your journey of growth and self awareness is crucial. I believe that each person is unique and holds a special story that needs to be told and at times rewritten to the benefit of its author. My goal is to guide you through your process of self discovery. I strongly believe in the depth of human experience and connection, therefore the therapist-client relationship is of the utmost importance and the main therapeutic tool which I use in my practice.

Did you know that there are normal and predictable developmental milestones for all adoptees, birth parents and adoptive parents? Knowing and understanding these can help you navigate life in a more empowered manner. As a member of the adoption constellation, I know from the inside out, the issues facing this population. I have dedicated my life and work as a psychologist, to help educate and heal the lives of all who are affected. While it is sometimes difficult to experience the loss and grief that is inherent in adoption. once It is embraced and validated, this difficult concept becomes manageable and life can be lived more fully

I am a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 38 years of experience - successful - caring - warm - grounded - private and confidential. I believe in full respect living, diversity, and decency. Trained in trauma resolution, narrative and attachment theory, inner child work, and full respect relationship styles. I can be your individual therapist-and reliable confidential safe sounding board, relationship counselor and coach, or workshop provider/presenter as I have presented for over 20 years for the Motion Picture/Television Industry.

We believe that each individual has the means to unlock his or her potential. Many feel stuck, lost, alone, or simply lack the tools needed to make positive changes in their lives. These blocks impede growth, development, and happiness. By building a trusting relationship and integrating a multitude of traditional and non-traditional approaches to therapy, we have found successful ways to assist you in breaking through the hardships to find peace and freedom. Join us in unlocking the true you, and expanding your world of possibilities.

Effective psychotherapy is transforming. In my private practice both individuals and couples come seeking a therapeutic relationship to clarify the suffering in their life. My style is interactive and engaging, utilizing psychotherapy, Jungian analysis and dream work. Although I specialize in recovery from trauma (ptsd), those who are creatively blocked, grief and loss, victims of domestic violence, and addiction to alcohol/substances, I welcome all kinds of people into the sanctuary of my office

Suda Centers is a group of talented, qualified licensed therapists who’ve been vetted and reviewed for their approachability, experience, education, and ability to effectively treat a wide range of issues. Our therapists come with varied specialties but all provide empathy, respect, and a desire to help improve your overall well-being so that you may live a happier and healthier life.

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.

Feeling anxious and overwhelmed by life? Let me help you put the pieces back together so you can have the life you want. By providing a safe, supportive place for you to talk about what is going on in your life, we will be able to begin to make a plan for getting where you want to be. Everyone experiences stress to some degree. You are not alone. The way you respond to stress, however, makes a big difference to your overall well-being. Learn how to feel better by managing the stress in your life. Sometimes you just need a little help to get back to a positive, happy place in your life.

I am passionate about providing a safe and warm environment where my clients are free to explore and grow. I strongly believe that the collaborative nature of therapy can help one to see things anew and bring about the change you desire. With an integrative approach and my background in family systems and cognitive behavioral therapy, we will work together to uncover what stands in the way of your growth and develop the tools and insights that will move you towards a life filled with more self-acceptance, joy, and fulfillment.