Many of us face crossroads in our lives, such as transitional times with family, friends and / or work in which we are struggling to cope. It may be yourself or a family member trying to come to terms with life challenges. You may find yourself stuck and don’t feel you can handle normal routine. Anxiety and/or depression may be a little too much, leaving questions of where to turn and with whom to share. I am here help you gain control and return to / or create your best self.

How do you ask for help when you don't feel worthy? It's an all too common dilemma for a person attempting to work through an eating disorder. Do you feel that no matter what you do, that you're still "not enough"? Do you watch yourself go through your day in an attempt to "not make waves" so that you can please others and avoid being judged by them only to end up negatively judging yourself? Going it alone isn't easy. When life is hard, it's nice to have a friendly face to turn to. Here, you'll have a safe place to leave your guarded secrets and relieve yourself of that burden.

I appreciate how difficult and scary it can be reaching out for help, but you have already taken the first step by visiting my website. With my warm, non-judgmental and understanding approach, I will help you on your journey to understand the difficulties you are facing. I work with adults to successfully reduce stress, anxiety and depression; strengthen friendships and relationships at work and at home, resolve grief, past traumas, and internal conflict, modify negative thinking and self-destructive behaviors, build self-esteem, foster self-discovery, and help improve one's overall quality of life experiences.

Are you looking to become a better, happier, and healthier person? Are you hoping to gain a deeper understanding and love for yourself and others? Psychotherapy includes improving the quality of your life, self-guidance, and/or managing more serious issues such as depression, anxiety, and chronic stress. As an experienced psychologist, I help you achieve your goals. We attain your emotional alignment, and look at and face truth in you. It may sound a little bit scary and challenging, but together, we can do it. You will fully be authentic to yourself and experience real joy in your life. Call me at (310) 933-6281 for consultation.

I understand how overwhelming it can be to pick a therapist. To be honest, most people just scan the pictures on this website to see who looks the most normal and the least like a therapist. I am a regular guy who has psych training, and I'm also an athlete and coach. I like to guide people into a life that they want, and yes it may involve some hard work, but it's worth it!

Healing happens when the therapeutic relationship is collaborative, honest, compassionate, respectful and caring. I come from a place of personal experience and a genuine desire to help make a significant improvement in the lives of the people with whom I work. I provide a unique therapeutic approach to treat a wide variety of conditions including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, sexual abuse, addiction, and trauma. I have had the pleasure of working with clients from various cultures and backgrounds as well as all ages. I strive to create a supportive, safe environment where you can share your experiences, emotions, challenges

Life's challenges may seem overwhelming at times: you may find yourself stuck in an unproductive pattern, not getting what you want in life, whether it involves your relationship with your family, your significant other, or your children, life lost its happiness.

 We can work towards positive change and build on strengths as you seek what is really important to you. Change can shift our thinking and behavior patterns. Change may be connecting with others in an authentic way. Change may mean managing your emotions in a way that empowers you, not weakens. Change can be realizing your own strength and potential for the first time.

As an anxiety and OCD specialist, I received my degree in clinical mental health counseling from Vanderbilt University and have spent years accumulating evidence based training to treat various disorders including: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, "Pure Obsessional" OCD, Trichotillomania, Excoriation Disorder and other anxiety based conditions. I work to help clients achieve their goal of reducing and managing their anxiety through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

Are you looking for something different and effective? Online teletherapy is a great way to get your mental and emotional needs met at your convenience. With extensive experience in self-esteem, addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety,, grief/loss, divorce, and co-occurring disorders; I work with diverse populations with multicultural backgrounds. I look forward to speaking with you.

Maddy Sober provides individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Maddy utilizes a variety of evidence‑based strategies (including behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy) but focuses largely on cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT). Maddy works with a broad range of mental health issues including anxiety disorders, behavioral disorders, mood disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD and ASD), coping/adjustment difficulties, and interpersonal challenges. Maddy has a niche for working with young children and adolescents and has specialized training and experience in this area.

SHATTERED, yet everyone in your life is counting on you. Wearing the mask of a dependable modern woman, doing a fantastic job taking care of everybody. Knowing you are spread too thin. Wondering, "How is it that others look so collected and calm?" You appear to be like those around you, yet inside you feel like you're letting yourself and others down. It's time for you to take care of yourself.

Family in crisis? Everyone in the family is impacted by the stressful environment when children refuse to follow directions and develop behaviors such as verbal aggression (disrespectful communication, degrading comments, verbally threaten others), emotional outbursts (yelling, temper tantrums), physical aggression toward self (i.e., cutting and/or burning self) or others (pushing and/or hitting others, destroying property), suicidal ideation (threat to self) and/or homicidal ideation (threat to others), and/or running away (AWOL). As a result of feelings of sadness and anger, children and parents often engage in power struggles.

As a sport psychologist, I work closely with athletes and business professionals who want to reach their performance potential. Here are some common concerns/requests that I receive: Improve competition readiness and planning, Reduce performance anxiety Improve “self-talk” and confidence, Improve concentration, Manage injury recovery, Manage high levels of adversity and pressure, Recover quickly from mistakes

I have a doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) and a license to practice by the California Board of Psychology. I have 9 years of experience in the mental health field. I have treated individuals with depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship/family issues, career life goals, stressful life transitions, mood swings, anger management, and Asian American issues. I have worked in inpatient settings, state hospitals, private hospitals, high schools, and outpatient community clinics. I also worked at a nationally recognized federal medical center as a pre-doctoral intern.

So you have a new baby. And it's nothing like you thought it would be. The sleepless nights, the frustrations around breastfeeding, and the general feeling of loss of control are just getting to you. You haven't showered in days, don't feel like yourself anymore, and the thriving career woman you once were seems like a distant memory. You've read all of the parenting books, asked questions in the facebook mommy groups, and the advice that you keep on hearing just doesn't seem to work for you and your growing family. You are fighting with your spouse more than ever before. You are feeling helpless, hopeless, and overwhelmed.

Do you find yourself struggling with a relationship, or the hurt it caused? Are wondering how to salvage it, or how to deal with the awful feelings? I am here to help. I have been through the hardships of trying to deal with a relationship that brings a lot of pain. Call me and we’ll take the first steps. We’ll understand the real pain points, and what needs to be fixed. We will learn the skills that help and alleviate the pain. And we will gain a new regard for ourselves (and others).

I believe that we all have the ability to heal from our past and learn to grow in the present. Sometimes life presents us with challenges that require guidance in order to change our patterns of thinking and beliefs that are making us feel trapped. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, relationships, low self-worth, body image, gender & sexuality, grief, or addiction, I would be honored to walk this path with you and find the form of therapy that suits your needs. Practice experience: Private practice, LA LGBT Center, NC State University Health Center, community mental health non-profits. *Free 15-minute phone consult bookable online.*

So pregnancy and motherhood didn't go as expected. Be it pregnancy loss, depression throughout pregnancy, or the sadness that you feel now while caring for your newborn it just doesn't feel right. YOU don't feel right. You thought that you would "be like everyone else" and are now asking yourself "what's wrong with me?". You're crying when you're not supposed to, it's hard to find joy in this journey, and you feel alone. When you look in the mirror or at recent photographs of yourself you don't recognize the person you see.

A willingness to seek support is a sign of strength. As an empathic and experienced professional, I provide support with compassion and understanding, acknowledging that you are the expert in making the change you want to see in your life. I find it important to honor you and your needs, accept you as you are, and value the unique concerns that you bring. Together we can find healthy and manageable ways for you to heal, cope, or tackle whatever you present with.

Just because we're "all in this together" doesn't mean we may have never felt more alone. Our normal outlets and usual support might be gone right now. We may also feel that we're weak if we're seeking help, or that we need to be strong for those around us, but we have to ask, who's supporting us? I understand many of the concerns you may be going through right now. So instead of feeling like you're drowning by yourself, I want you to get the support you need. To do more than just help keep your head above water, but make this a time for growth. Let's use this time in quarantine to get back at life better than ever.