Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

Psychotherapy is an opportunity to feel better and to grow as a person. Therapy can alleviate symptoms like anxiety or depression, provide insight into what makes you happy, and help you develop your most genuine and creative self. Symptom relief and self development are achieved by providing you with a safe and empathetic environment, by exploring the role of unconscious forces in your decision making, and by linking your present relationships to past ones, particularly those of your family of origin. I do this while respecting your autonomy and your right to make your own decisions.

We all need extra support sometimes to get us through life's challenges. I can offer a non-judgmental and safe space in which you can freely explore whatever it is that you are facing. Together, we can identify the places where you may feel stuck, and work on removing the obstacles that stand in your way. Whether you're an individual in need of support or change, a couple wanting to improve communication, or a family in conflict, my goal is to assist you in moving forward with clarity.

Are you feeling unrewarded in your relationships? How much more hurt can you take? You have already tried to figure out what you have done wrong, and tried everything to make your relationships work. And still, you end up miserable and angry. If you scared that you will never have those warm, stable and carefree connections that other people have,then you need to invest in yourself instead of others. Commit to therapy that will turn your life around with the top relationship expert as rated by Womensdayonline. As one client said, "You changed my life completely!"

It takes a certain person to look for support, and I commend you on taking this first step. Life is challenging, and there are times when no matter how hard we try, things just don’t change. We often find ourselves spinning out of control feeling overwhelmed, scared, sad and tired… beyond tired, feeling alone, stuck and in pain, dealing with distressing thoughts, feelings and body symptoms. And the list goes on.

I work with clients to help them tap into their own inner wisdom, to recognize and build upon their strengths, to propel themselves beyond behaviors and feelings about themselves that limit growth and expression, to become their authentic and best selves.  Experience has taught me that deep connection to one's full range of emotion is key to lasting change---confusion becomes clarity, self-criticism is transformed by self-compassion, reactivity yields to soothing self-regulation, isolation is replaced with a sense of belonging and life can be lived to its fullest.

I have been a practicing psychotherapist offering individual, couples and group therapy for 35 years. My private practice is located in Brentwood in West Los Angeles, adjacent to Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, California. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I help people with problems relating to anxiety, depression, relationships, grief and loss, eating disorders, abuse, major life transitions, addiction early life trauma and chronic and life threatening illnesses.

I rely on an intersectional trauma informed lens to approach the concerns you want to explore. I utilize a combination of interventions including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, mindfulness exercises, and creative expression to support clients in deepening their wellness journey.

Having had a prolific 25-year career in the entertainment industry, I can personally understand what contributes to depression, anxiety, and a compromised self-esteem. Through talk therapy, a perception shift and changing the narrative we tell ourselves, I believe we are all capable of having the life we deserve. We don't have to be defined by our past, our fears or that negative self talk. My approach to therapy is one of complete honesty, directness and a little sarcasm/humor when appropriate. I believe we are all capable of having the life we want, getting out of our own way, and getting closer to our goals.

Counseling services are provided to help couples, families, and individuals who experience issues dealing with life transitions, divorce, marital issues, self-fulfillment, personal growth, anxiety, depression and other discomforts that can cause major issues in their day to day lives. I will help clients to understand themselves, set goals, think positively, and gain independence in their thoughts and abilities. I find that most of my clients are looking to find a decrease in stress, acceptance, love, and strength to move on to the next part in their life.

Hello! I am an EMDR trained, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My passion is helping individuals/families achieve homeostasis by assisting them in learning to utilize their own strength. Having worked in many clinical settings such as social agencies, hospitals and schools, I have received a well rounded experience. In addition, using EMDR in my practice, I have witnessed much improvement in clients with specific and complex traumas, anxiety and depression.

Are you feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or unsatisfied with your life or relationships? Do you need someone to listen and understand you? I have a passion for helping others achieve more fulfillment and balance in their lives. I primarily work with adults, couples, and adolescents, and use warmth and empathy to help address each unique individual's needs. My approach is integrative and holistic, combining traditional psychotherapy with mind-body techniques.

Suffering with emotional pain can leave us feeling disoriented and miserable in the present, and discouraged and afraid about the future. Yet we all have an innate impulse to survive, heal, and recover. You're heeding that impulse right now—all we need to begin your journey of healing is for you to keep heeding it. We'll discover the rest together, one step at a time. Imagine getting to know new parts of yourself and giving them the attention they’ve been yearning for. Hopping out of bed in the morning feeling whole, healthy, and positive. Meeting life’s difficulties with skill and finesse instead of brute force.

I believe in a holistic, strength- based, individualized approach to therapy. I believe we are all multifaceted, and that our mental, physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual health are all interconnected. I work with each of my clients to better understand and integrate those aspects of themselves to best approach challenges and changes in their lives. I work with clients to uncover and build on their own unique strengths, and my philosophy is that a collaborative therapeutic relationship is a key factor in successful treatment. My goal is to help each person feel empowered to thrive in all areas of life.

I specialize in working with individuals and groups who seek to address experiences of trauma, anxiety, depression and more. Professionals of color, creatives, athletes, and fathers are clients that I often walk alongside in therapy. My therapeutic approach is relational and client-centered, using EMDR, Psychodynamic, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, and Mindfulness as primary tools in achieving my clients goals for wellness.

My name is Diamond Haywood, I was born and raised in southern California. I have over 12 years’ experience facilitating DEIJ trainings and conversations on race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ability, size, class, and more to students and professionals. I have a masters degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. I have been a clinical therapist since 2016 serving school-based, intensive care, neurodivergent, and outpatient mental health populations.

Healing our patterns of emotional hurt and addictive habits to create a life of freedom and intimacy is the greatest journey we can take in our lives. This process requires insight, courage, compassion and resiliency to start the climb towards self acceptance. Craig Cassidy, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, is skilled in Psychodynamic, Attachment, Trauma and Addiction therapy to assist you in attaining the life you aspire—a life free from the shackles of trauma that keeps us from the joys of authentic expression.

I am a Somatic Psychotherapist living and working in Los Angeles, California. I specialize in the mind-body connection. I have spent a majority of my career working to understand how it is that the mind-body connection is influenced by our development, by our world and by ourselves. When we look at our connection to ourselves, it give us vital information for healing and change. The work that I do with my clients breaks old destructive patterns and leads the way to healing deep seeded emotional injuries.