Multiracial Therapists in Encino, CA
Does it all feel like a lot and maybe a little scary to find the right therapist? I often work with people who want a better relationship with themselves, a deeper connection in their relationships, who struggle with trying to get it all right, and those who have experienced trauma. In my work, I center you as the expert of your experience and bring my experience and learnings to explore all that impacts and shapes you and your needs. I believe healing in therapy happens when we feel safe enough to show up with courage and vulnerability. If this sounds like you, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation.
Does it all feel like a lot and maybe a little scary to find the right therapist? I often work with people who want a better relationship with themselves, a deeper connection in their relationships, who struggle with trying to get it all right, and those who have experienced trauma. In my work, I center you as the expert of your experience and bring my experience and learnings to explore all that impacts and shapes you and your needs. I believe healing in therapy happens when we feel safe enough to show up with courage and vulnerability. If this sounds like you, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation.
A major inspiration for me was my five years as a Director of Programs for a Los Angeles nonprofit, where I supported youth and young adults transitioning out of foster care, as well as those recovering from trafficking situations. Through that work, I saw how powerful it is when people feel truly seen, heard, and supported. I was especially drawn to helping young people and families navigate complex emotions and relationships. That experience led me to become a therapist so I could continue supporting children, families, and couples in building stronger connections, healing, and growth.
A major inspiration for me was my five years as a Director of Programs for a Los Angeles nonprofit, where I supported youth and young adults transitioning out of foster care, as well as those recovering from trafficking situations. Through that work, I saw how powerful it is when people feel truly seen, heard, and supported. I was especially drawn to helping young people and families navigate complex emotions and relationships. That experience led me to become a therapist so I could continue supporting children, families, and couples in building stronger connections, healing, and growth.
In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, it's common to experience stress, anxiety, and/or depression. Please remember, you don't have to face these struggles alone. I'm here to guide you on a journey toward understanding, healing, and lasting change. With extensive clinical experience, I specialize in addressing issues like eating disorders, life transitions, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, career counseling/school issues, and grief using evidence-based therapies tailored to your unique needs. I create a safe, compassionate, and confidential environment for you to explore your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, it's common to experience stress, anxiety, and/or depression. Please remember, you don't have to face these struggles alone. I'm here to guide you on a journey toward understanding, healing, and lasting change. With extensive clinical experience, I specialize in addressing issues like eating disorders, life transitions, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, career counseling/school issues, and grief using evidence-based therapies tailored to your unique needs. I create a safe, compassionate, and confidential environment for you to explore your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
Motherhood can be one of life's most meaningful experiences, but it can also be one of the most overwhelming. If you're feeling anxious, exhausted, disconnected from yourself, struggling with mom guilt, or wondering why you're not enjoying this chapter the way you thought you would, you're not alone. Whether you're navigating pregnancy, adjusting to life with a new baby, balancing the demands of motherhood, career, and relationships, or simply trying to find yourself again, therapy can provide the support and tools you need to feel more like yourself.
Motherhood can be one of life's most meaningful experiences, but it can also be one of the most overwhelming. If you're feeling anxious, exhausted, disconnected from yourself, struggling with mom guilt, or wondering why you're not enjoying this chapter the way you thought you would, you're not alone. Whether you're navigating pregnancy, adjusting to life with a new baby, balancing the demands of motherhood, career, and relationships, or simply trying to find yourself again, therapy can provide the support and tools you need to feel more like yourself.
My work is grounded in the belief that healing is possible-even after profound trauma, or major life transitions. I support individuals in reconnecting with their inner strength, resilience, and courage, , moving beyond survival toward growth, agency and to rediscover -that you are the best expert in your own life!
Therapy with me offers empathic, active listening-no judgement, supportive space where your story is honored, your struggles are validated,
I provide compassionate, grounded support to help make meaning of your experiences, reclaim your sense of self, and rediscover your purpose.
What is your story?
My work is grounded in the belief that healing is possible-even after profound trauma, or major life transitions. I support individuals in reconnecting with their inner strength, resilience, and courage, , moving beyond survival toward growth, agency and to rediscover -that you are the best expert in your own life!
Therapy with me offers empathic, active listening-no judgement, supportive space where your story is honored, your struggles are validated,
I provide compassionate, grounded support to help make meaning of your experiences, reclaim your sense of self, and rediscover your purpose.
What is your story?
Think of me as your very own Therapy Poppins!
I chose to become a Therapist because I know all too well what it is like to feel completely out of sorts, uncertain where to turn and often very numb!
I’ve been overweight, overworked, overlooked, overwhelmed and quite frankly, over life!
I took control of my life and began holding myself accountable. I dropped the excuses and decided not to survive this life but to thrive in it!
It would be my honor to help you with care, empathy, consideration and just a spoonful of sugar!
Think of me as your very own Therapy Poppins!
I chose to become a Therapist because I know all too well what it is like to feel completely out of sorts, uncertain where to turn and often very numb!
I’ve been overweight, overworked, overlooked, overwhelmed and quite frankly, over life!
I took control of my life and began holding myself accountable. I dropped the excuses and decided not to survive this life but to thrive in it!
It would be my honor to help you with care, empathy, consideration and just a spoonful of sugar!
You don’t have to stay at war with food or your body. When eating feels rigid, secret, or out of control, it can be exhausting to appear fine on the outside while feeling anxious or numb inside. Healing is possible - you can recover from an eating disorder. I help kids, teens, adults, and families with eating and feeding concerns - including ARFID, binge eating, restriction, purging, orthorexia (an overwhelming focus on eating only “clean” or “healthy” foods), and compulsive exercise - through trauma-informed, weight-inclusive support that centers healing over numbers.
You don’t have to stay at war with food or your body. When eating feels rigid, secret, or out of control, it can be exhausting to appear fine on the outside while feeling anxious or numb inside. Healing is possible - you can recover from an eating disorder. I help kids, teens, adults, and families with eating and feeding concerns - including ARFID, binge eating, restriction, purging, orthorexia (an overwhelming focus on eating only “clean” or “healthy” foods), and compulsive exercise - through trauma-informed, weight-inclusive support that centers healing over numbers.
As a seasoned psychotherapist, organizational psychologist, and mental and sports performance coach I am dedicated to optimizing the performance of teams and individual athletes. With a deep understanding of the mental aspects that can either enhance or compromise leadership and athletic prowess, I specialize in crafting tailored strategies to help organizations and athletes to achieve peak performance with unwavering confidence in their industry and/or sport.
As a seasoned psychotherapist, organizational psychologist, and mental and sports performance coach I am dedicated to optimizing the performance of teams and individual athletes. With a deep understanding of the mental aspects that can either enhance or compromise leadership and athletic prowess, I specialize in crafting tailored strategies to help organizations and athletes to achieve peak performance with unwavering confidence in their industry and/or sport.
If you are looking for a Therapist who is Compassionate and Knowledgeable, please keep reading. Many Therapists feel the need to curate their ideal client, but I am confident I can help you regardless of your background. My extensive experience has introduced me to clients with wonderfully diverse backgrounds, who have trusted me with their most vulnerable moments in life. When you work with me, you can rest assured that you are in the hands of an Experienced and Capable Therapist.
If you are looking for a Therapist who is Compassionate and Knowledgeable, please keep reading. Many Therapists feel the need to curate their ideal client, but I am confident I can help you regardless of your background. My extensive experience has introduced me to clients with wonderfully diverse backgrounds, who have trusted me with their most vulnerable moments in life. When you work with me, you can rest assured that you are in the hands of an Experienced and Capable Therapist.
Accepting new clients!
Are the relationships in your life making you feel exhausted? Do you feel like you don't know yourself or have lost trust in yourself? This could be caused by relational trauma or unhealthy relational patterns, which can lead to other mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. You may not have had or observed healthy relationships, so communication, boundaries, self-love, and expressing emotions may be difficult for you. It's never too late to develop these skills and improve your mental health.
Accepting new clients!
Are the relationships in your life making you feel exhausted? Do you feel like you don't know yourself or have lost trust in yourself? This could be caused by relational trauma or unhealthy relational patterns, which can lead to other mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. You may not have had or observed healthy relationships, so communication, boundaries, self-love, and expressing emotions may be difficult for you. It's never too late to develop these skills and improve your mental health.
Have you "always been a worrier?" Are your thoughts racing, spiraling you into despair? Do people keep telling you to stop worrying but you can't? Are you thinking the worst case scenario right now?" You may be having difficulty sleeping, be short on patience, or snapping at people you love. If you are nervous right now because too many things on this list remind you, you may be struggling with anxiety. If your worrying is causing you to enjoy life less or is keeping you from getting things done, I would love to help.
Have you "always been a worrier?" Are your thoughts racing, spiraling you into despair? Do people keep telling you to stop worrying but you can't? Are you thinking the worst case scenario right now?" You may be having difficulty sleeping, be short on patience, or snapping at people you love. If you are nervous right now because too many things on this list remind you, you may be struggling with anxiety. If your worrying is causing you to enjoy life less or is keeping you from getting things done, I would love to help.
I am a clinical psychologist with specialty in traumatic stress, particularly how trauma-related challenges impact interpersonal relationships. I help individuals gain perspective so they can move forward without being held back by past traumas, experiences, or intergenerational cycles. Trauma can impact our self-perception, our beliefs about others, and how we interact with our environment. We will we work together to promote resilience and post-traumatic growth to ensure that you move forward feeling empowered.
I am a clinical psychologist with specialty in traumatic stress, particularly how trauma-related challenges impact interpersonal relationships. I help individuals gain perspective so they can move forward without being held back by past traumas, experiences, or intergenerational cycles. Trauma can impact our self-perception, our beliefs about others, and how we interact with our environment. We will we work together to promote resilience and post-traumatic growth to ensure that you move forward feeling empowered.
Has life begun to feel heavier than it once did? Maybe you've been holding yourself together for everyone else while quietly feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally drained. Perhaps you're grieving someone you love, navigating a relationship that's changed, adjusting to a new season of life, or carrying experiences that still affect you more than you'd like. I believe therapy is about more than talking through problems. It's about having the time and space to pause, untangle what's been weighing on you, and gently make sense of experiences that may have felt confusing, painful, or isolating.
Has life begun to feel heavier than it once did? Maybe you've been holding yourself together for everyone else while quietly feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally drained. Perhaps you're grieving someone you love, navigating a relationship that's changed, adjusting to a new season of life, or carrying experiences that still affect you more than you'd like. I believe therapy is about more than talking through problems. It's about having the time and space to pause, untangle what's been weighing on you, and gently make sense of experiences that may have felt confusing, painful, or isolating.
The healing process, at its core, happens when we feel safe enough to be witnessed. My role is to hold that safe space, fostering radical self-compassion and guiding you through the courageous work of self-discovery and the integration of all parts of yourself
As a Relational Somatic Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in working with the nervous system, trauma, and attachment dynamics via an Ecological-Whole Person lens. I utilize a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approaches to address the root causes of distress, understanding that much of our suffering is deeply embedded in our relational history and stored in our body.
The healing process, at its core, happens when we feel safe enough to be witnessed. My role is to hold that safe space, fostering radical self-compassion and guiding you through the courageous work of self-discovery and the integration of all parts of yourself
As a Relational Somatic Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in working with the nervous system, trauma, and attachment dynamics via an Ecological-Whole Person lens. I utilize a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approaches to address the root causes of distress, understanding that much of our suffering is deeply embedded in our relational history and stored in our body.
Navigating life's ups and downs can be a challenge. Trying to manage the many parts of our lives can become overwhelming and block access to our inner voice, where all of our answers lie. I work collaboratively with you to uncover and understand past experiences and traumas that create unhealthy patterns and keep us from thriving. One of the key components to thriving emotionally and in our relationships is the relationship we build with ourselves.
Navigating life's ups and downs can be a challenge. Trying to manage the many parts of our lives can become overwhelming and block access to our inner voice, where all of our answers lie. I work collaboratively with you to uncover and understand past experiences and traumas that create unhealthy patterns and keep us from thriving. One of the key components to thriving emotionally and in our relationships is the relationship we build with ourselves.
I am also very passionate about working with entrepreneurs and mixed race individuals.
My clients are high-achieving women and entrepreneurs who look like they have it together — and are exhausted by it. They’re successful, capable, and quietly running on empty. They come in carrying anxiety that won’t quit, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and relationship patterns they can’t seem to break. Many have complex or developmental trauma and learned early to stay strong and self-reliant. They don’t just want to talk about it. They want to actually feel different — safer, lighter, more like themselves.
Licensed in CA, AZ, CT & UT
You might be able to get reimbursed for OON therapy! Check here: mentaya.co/b/aroadthrough
I am also very passionate about working with entrepreneurs and mixed race individuals.
My clients are high-achieving women and entrepreneurs who look like they have it together — and are exhausted by it. They’re successful, capable, and quietly running on empty. They come in carrying anxiety that won’t quit, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and relationship patterns they can’t seem to break. Many have complex or developmental trauma and learned early to stay strong and self-reliant. They don’t just want to talk about it. They want to actually feel different — safer, lighter, more like themselves.
Licensed in CA, AZ, CT & UT
You might be able to get reimbursed for OON therapy! Check here: mentaya.co/b/aroadthrough
I specialize in helping individuals and families heal from traumatic and stressful experiences, including adults abused as children, family relationships, narcissistic abuse, hoarding disorder, and family estrangement. You may not know what to expect from therapy, but you know you need to make some changes in your life so you can move forward. Stress, anxiety, and traumatic experiences are highly prevalent in our lives, and sometimes people need help and support in dealing with difficult/stressful situations. I am a trauma therapist specializing in family relationships that involve conflict, abuse, and a cycle of dysfunction.
I specialize in helping individuals and families heal from traumatic and stressful experiences, including adults abused as children, family relationships, narcissistic abuse, hoarding disorder, and family estrangement. You may not know what to expect from therapy, but you know you need to make some changes in your life so you can move forward. Stress, anxiety, and traumatic experiences are highly prevalent in our lives, and sometimes people need help and support in dealing with difficult/stressful situations. I am a trauma therapist specializing in family relationships that involve conflict, abuse, and a cycle of dysfunction.
Individual psychotherapy can be a challenging process, one that fosters your emotional awareness and psychological development. It allows you to work through issues that give rise to depression and anxiety, and enables you to grieve the many losses and disappointments that continue to live within you.
As your therapist, I am committed to help you resolve all life, career, family, and relationship difficulties or transitions. Your greatest potentials are within you. Together we will reach your individual goals.
Individual psychotherapy can be a challenging process, one that fosters your emotional awareness and psychological development. It allows you to work through issues that give rise to depression and anxiety, and enables you to grieve the many losses and disappointments that continue to live within you.
As your therapist, I am committed to help you resolve all life, career, family, and relationship difficulties or transitions. Your greatest potentials are within you. Together we will reach your individual goals.
Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves after long periods of stress, trauma, loss, or significant life changes. They may be navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, or family transitions, and often carry old beliefs shaped by early experiences or identity-based stress. These individuals are often reflective and sensitive, seeking clarity, steadiness, and a deeper sense of connection; not quick fixes, but support that feels thoughtful, respectful, and sustainable.
Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves after long periods of stress, trauma, loss, or significant life changes. They may be navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, or family transitions, and often carry old beliefs shaped by early experiences or identity-based stress. These individuals are often reflective and sensitive, seeking clarity, steadiness, and a deeper sense of connection; not quick fixes, but support that feels thoughtful, respectful, and sustainable.
Are you a high performer in a stressful career who prides yourself on being extremely focused and capable, but things lately are feeling harder than normal?
Do you feel like stress, anxiety or burnout is creeping into your life?
Are you dealing with the very real struggles of anxiety and depression that can come in this kind of stressful environment?
Are you experiencing other stress in your life that is affecting you, such as divorce, job loss, substance use, relational distress, or any other major changes or issues?
Have you been wanting to be the best version of yourself but that seems to be alluding you these days?
Are you a high performer in a stressful career who prides yourself on being extremely focused and capable, but things lately are feeling harder than normal?
Do you feel like stress, anxiety or burnout is creeping into your life?
Are you dealing with the very real struggles of anxiety and depression that can come in this kind of stressful environment?
Are you experiencing other stress in your life that is affecting you, such as divorce, job loss, substance use, relational distress, or any other major changes or issues?
Have you been wanting to be the best version of yourself but that seems to be alluding you these days?
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