Don't you sometimes wish you knew what "normal" adolescent behavior is and what is not? How to talk to your teen about drugs, sex, and your own issues in parenting? Worried about your adolescent and think he or she could benefit from professional help? I am presently the Mental Health consultant for the La Canada Unified School District and have worked with teens since 1992. If you are concerned about what's really going on inside your teenager's head, perhaps I can help. You can contact me (and learn more about me) at: Leda@teentherapylosangeles.com

Feeling lost about how to help your child or teen? Are they acting out? Do they seem down in the dumps? Difficulties in school? Problems with friends? Before you decide to give up and throw in the towel, call me. There is help. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and families experiencing problems such as behavioral issues, difficulties in school, parenting, divorce, depression, anxiety, and trauma, among many others. In my sessions, I strive to create a safe and comfortable environment for my clients where trust can be built.

Beginning therapy is a life affirming and courageous decision. I am dedicated and passionate about working collaboratively with individuals who desire personal growth and increased self awareness. By working in a safe and supportive therapeutic process, together we can begin to understand and honor your life experiences, so that you do not have to endure them alone. It is my deep privilege and honor to be a part of a person's therapeutic journey. If you are emotionally suffering and want to feel better about yourself and the possibilities ahead, I would like the opportunity to talk with you.

Are you overwhelmed with life’s demands? Do negative thoughts or feelings get in your way of living optimally? By instilling a sense of hope and activating positive change, I can help you address issues of anxiety, depression, loss, relationship dynamics, and academic/work related stress. Utilizing EMDR Therapy, we can work through past traumas and experiences to create pathways for well-being and fulfillment. Through a safe therapeutic setting, I use a strengths based approach to empower you to process negative thoughts and emotions, and tap into internal and external resources to maximize coping and thriving.

After almost 40 years as a therapist I still find working with adolescents and adults, exciting and challenging. Each person brings their unique issues to therapy and together we craft a way to move towards a positive solution. Therapy is a way to challenge yourself, reinvent and rediscover yourself. It is hard work and satisfying when you move towards accomplishing your personal goals.

I see psychotherapy as an emotionally reparative relationship. We are hurt by people, and we are healed by people as well. After over 30 years of this privilege of helping others explore the issues that have created barriers to their experience of a full and flourishing life, I have learned that human beings are amazingly resilient, and they can heal and grow and experience new beginnings. We are never limited by our past, but we sometimes need help figuring out how to accept and work through the grief and disappointments of our past before we can create new patterns of health and connection.

My ultimate goal in practicing psychotherapy is to help my clients become their own therapists. I like to provide tools for change, using cognitive behavioral techniques. I provide psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, couples, and families, specializing in therapy for anxiety, mood disorders, attentional issues, grief, trauma, and loss. I also work with athletes, individually, helping them with anxiety, performance, and life balance.

Through my journey as a Therapist in California, I have experience working with people from all walks of life. I've acquired the knowledge and capability to meet my clients' needs through warmth, understanding, and perseverance. I have a clinical background in issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual disorders, and addictions, and am familiar with the implications and potential setbacks involved. l'm fully committed and determined to advocate for individuals facing such setbacks, as I believe every person, with support and guidance, can overcome any obstacle and can find a path to their own personal success

Is anxiety or stress keeping you from living your life? Are you tired of trying to manage on your own? I can work with you to help identify and challenge unproductive thoughts and emotions as you move toward well-being and confidence. As a Certified EMDR therapist and an Approved Consultant, I have found EMDR to be highly effective in helping my clients overcome their challenges. In addition to relieving the symptoms of trauma, EMDR has been effective in other areas like decreasing anxiety, reducing stress, and increasing self-esteem. I provide a safe environment where you can discuss life's issues without judgment.

Are you contemplating divorce, but don’t know where to start? If so, Divorce Navigation can steer you in a direction aimed to save time, money & emotional stress as you prepare to enter the uncharted territory of divorce. Divorce Navigation is a boutique-style divorce consulting practice designed to provide individualized divorce guidance & emotional support. Ms. Theresa M. Collins is a Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) & trained in Divorce Mediation. She also worked as a Consultant /Mediator on the TV series “Divorce Court” (5 Seasons). She will serve as your personal guide as you prepare for this challenging life transition.

I have been a psychologist more than 25 years. This has given me an opportunity to develop a style that optimizes my skills and experience; to give you what you want or need to achieve personal satisfaction. My methodology is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and humanistic psychotherapy. It is important to me to understand your concerns without preconceived notions. Some tools I find helpful in this regard are knowledge, experience, intuition, patience, and caring.

I view therapy as a gift you give to yourself. It is a secured time and place for you to pause, reflect and gain perspective. Therapy entails building a relationship with someone who is there for you fully, to listen to your thoughts and feelings and join you in your process of discovering what you want and need and how to get there. I find that people often seek therapy at times of transition in their lives. Additional support and guidance at these times can help you process what you are going through and develop effective coping skills.

Counseling is a team effort. As the client, you are the expert on your life and history. We work with you to understand what you want and need in order to help you overcome life's roadblocks-large and small-that inhibit feelings of well-being, confidence and success. We provide a supportive environment where you can feel safe to discuss life's issues without judgment. Each person's situation is unique, and when you first call we will discuss what your needs are. The initial 15 minute phone consultation is free of charge. From there we will set up an in-office appointment.

(Note: I am NOT the therapist known as "the Angry therapist." We share the same name =) ). I understand how hard it can be to find a quality therapist, counselor, or life coach. It is no easy task to find someone who not only understands the issues you are working on, but who also "gets you" as a person. It is my hope to make this search easier. Whether you decide to call me for a free consultation, set up an appointment with me, or let me provide you referral, I hope that after talking with me, you are one step closer to finding the help you seek.

I work with kids and grownups who are looking to be heard and understood. I provide support by listening with empathy, teaching skills to help manage anxiety/depression, and finding solutions to complex social situations. I work with individuals and families w ADHD who may need resources in addition to medication. I love working with children/young people with ADHD/LD/ASD, helping to normalize their experiences- to become more adept in managing in a neurotypical world. I work with teenagers, and young women and men trying to get through life in one piece.

Are you confused about why you do what you do? Are you ready to make lasting change? This small group practice works on a sliding scale. We specialize in treating depression, eating disorders, weight management, body image, health concerns, sexual identity, relational conflict, grief, sprirituality, and identity formation. Additional therapeutic interests include: childhood abuse recovery, domestic violence recovery, divorce recovery, parenting, and adjustment to disabilities. We provide outpatient psychotherapy for both men and women, both gay and straight. Family and couple therapy are also available. Treatment approaches vary to fit with the presenting concerns.

Are you sad, frustrated, feeling stuck, or stressed out? Are you unhappy in your relationships? I can help you to learn to think more clearly and feel differently about yourself, other people, and events in your life. Learn the necessary tools to create the life you want. Call me for a consultation.

Do you want to make changes in your life? Do you want to make healthy choices that will enable you to reach your full potential? Psychotherapy provides a healing relationship - a second chance at discovering our capacity to grow, to love, to reflect and to change how we react to the world around us. Through the connection of the therapeutic relationship, one is able to transform patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Today you are one step closer to creating positive changes in your life. It would be an honor and a privilege to join you on this journey!

I specialize in working with dually diagnosed individuals and their families with severe and persistent mental illnesses, such as Polysubstance Dependence, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features, Bipolar Disorder, and Acute Anxiety Disorders. I have always had a special interest in working with family and couples, especially where one or both suffer from severe mental illness. I am on staff at several local inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities, and help facilitate hospital admissions in a sensitive and professional manner. I offer individual and family community interventions as needed. I also help professionals coping with workplace stress.