Therapists in Glassell Park, CA

The concept of "self-improvement" can be empowering, but also intimidating. In a problem-saturated world, it can be easy to define ourselves as our problems, instead of looking at them as operating forces that can then be explored.   

I help professionals in film/TV, academia, design, & corporate heal from trauma. You may excel in some areas while quietly suffering anxiety, depression (stuck/lost), and relationship pain. A past with abuse/neglect, emotional disconnect can result in a mix of both thriving and overactive survival instincts. I provide a warm judgment-free space, strict confidentiality, modern research-based techniques, and 25 years of mental health experience. I offer EMDR, parts work (like IFS, etc.), Somatic Experiencing, & psychedelic therapy. I also specialize in work with the ASD (autism), DID/DDNOS, & LGBTQ+ communities.

You’d say that you are observant, conscientious, and driven. You pride yourself in your successes so far but struggle to take credit for them. You're hard on yourself but the thought of self-forgiveness or compassion brings up guilt. You're really good at being there for others and notice not receiving the same back. Self-doubt and loneliness keep you up at night and bleed into anxieties about work, relationships, and your kids if you’re a parent. You're not looking for temporary bandaids and believe sustainable healing is continuous and worth investing in.

Do you feel like the weight of past experiences, secrets, or questions about your identity are holding you back from living a fulfilling life? Are you struggling with sexual trauma, childhood abuse, or other forms of trauma that have left you feeling overwhelmed & powerless? I'm here to help. As a feminist therapist & board-certified expert in treating trauma & PTSD, I have extensive experience in helping people just like you regain control of their lives. Whether you're dealing w/ sexual, gender, cultural identity issues, or any form of abuse, I offer a safe and empowering space where you can work through your struggles & heal.

Therapy can be scary! And I am inspired by my clients who face those fears head on and are willing to do the work. Many difficulties stem from relationships, whether that be with others or the one we have with ourselves. My work with individuals, couples, and families is direct yet warm, empathetic, and understanding as we navigate together how to process the blocks that can obstruct your view and ability to move forward. My clients can expect to explore life events from the past as patterns of behavior emerge in the here-and-now. As this self-awareness begins to develop, clients can often lead more joyful and connected lives.

Are you doing all the things that have worked in the past and you’re still left feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, lonely and like you’re just going through the motions? Does the way you’re showing up in relationships, at work, or in your family feel off? Whether you're experiencing grief or loss, trauma or anxiety, a major life transition or event, or just getting to a point where something isn't working, you deserve a space where you can be heard, supported and encouraged. This is a space for you, your goals, feelings and experience to be carefully explored with a thoughtful, non-judgmental outside perspective and ally on your side.

Do you feel a gnawing sense of disconnection from yourself, your partner, or from nature? Do you feel broken down, burned out, or trapped in a cycle of self-sabotage? Perhaps you yearn for greater purpose and meaning in your life, yet struggle to find it. I am a depth-oriented and psychodynamic therapist dedicated to helping my clients grow, heal from trauma, and reclaim their innate sense of vitality, creativity, and imagination.

You already have what it takes; I'm not going to heal you! You are going to heal you. However, I will facilitate a dynamic, compassionate holding space in which we will examine, untangle, and explore.

In our therapy together, we can safely explore whatever problems you are experiencing in life. It can be nerve-wracking to choose someone to be vulnerable with, but at its best, therapy is an experience of growth, change, acceptance, and healing. The things that are troubling you are an invitation to transformation, and you are not alone on that journey.

Welcome to a space where you can embrace your true self and explore your journey towards becoming the person you aspire to be. In therapy, I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you don't have to face life's challenges alone. I'm here to offer you a warm, authentic connection as we work together to navigate your personal stressors, transitions, and past experiences. Drawing from my experience and specialized training, I'll help you move closer to your goals, discover and harness your inner strengths, and cultivate a deeper sense of purpose and meaning in your life.

Do you feel like you don’t belong anywhere? Maybe you feel like you’re not good enough. Or not queer enough. Maybe you feel like you don’t fit into queer spaces. Are you a teen or young adult wanting to accept your identity but are filled with shame? Perhaps you just don’t fit into the box assigned to you by society and family. Maybe you've been trapped by trauma(s) you experienced, anxiety, and/or depression. Maybe you’re a person that just wants to explore who you are. I‘m here to help support you as you begin to explore who you are as your true, authentic self.