Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

Therapy is a dynamic process where old wounds can begin to heal and new experiences can become more meaningful and fulfilling. Yes, it can be difficult and painful, but it can also be extremely rewarding and life-changing. Through insight, empathy, support, and understanding, as well as through the relationship you and I will share, I approach the therapeutic process as an avenue to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and trusting environment. As a result of this process, you can gain more self-awareness, which can help foster deeper connections in relationships with yourself and others.

I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space to collaborate on your goals. With an integrative therapy approach tailored to your unique needs, I work to build a connection where meaningful change can occur, allowing clients to live with more ease and move forward in life empowered by strengths, both old and new. I approach our work with cultural humility and an anti-oppressive framework that supports intersectionality, particularly for those who identify as BIPOC, individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, women, and birthing parents in all stages of their perinatal journey from preconception to postpartum.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience treating children, adolescents, and young adults/adults. My therapeutic style is an eclectic approach based on the individual needs of my clients, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Attachment Theories. I specialize in treating attachment issues, anxiety/depression and trauma.

When problem patterns of behaviors are identified it may be the spark that can lead a person into therapy. Drug abuse, alcohol or other problematic behaviors may have been a way of coping with unmanaged issues but we realize that the original problems still exist and often become worse. Learn about your mental health concerns and addiction and you will learn about yourself. Making changes in our life begins by recognizing that changes need to occur. Working with the right therapist can help you learn and apply new and adaptive coping skills to identify and maintain a life worth living. HIPAA compliant Telehealth services available.

All of our lives have been drastically impacted by the crisis the world is going through. There is increased fear surrounding all of the unknowns. Like a lot of people, you may be feeling lost, anxious, and uncertain. Even if you and your loved ones are safe, being at home 24-7 with your family brings extra stress outside the norm, while living alone could feel isolating and lonely. If you’re struggling more than usual with anxiety, depression, or stress right now you’re not alone. I’m here and I can help you (and/or your family) regain a sense of control over the discomforts you may currently be experiencing.

Open Space Therapy Collective (OSTC) was founded by and for the queer and trans community. For too many intersectional identities, clients have to educate their therapists instead of receiving the support they came in for. Not here. When you work with an OSTC therapist, you are guaranteed a mental health partner who is: A member of the LGBTQ+ community or a staunch ally, Queer and Trans-knowledgeable, Anti-racist, Sex-positive, Specializing in supporting non-monogamous relationships.

I think that in many ways, mainstream culture opposes our aliveness. Maybe you feel scared or anxious about the uncertainty of life or relationships, or you struggle with being in your body or feeling connected in your life. I don't believe there is anything wrong with you; I believe that you've adapted to a context. As an embodiment-based, relational therapist, I am here to support you in finding wholeness with curiosity and presence. I believe we are multifaceted beings, with a lot more energetic real estate than we give ourselves credit for. Our work will address self-defeating beliefs and focus on fostering more creative ones.

Life is not without its challenges, including the challenge of finding a therapist who works best for you. I bring my authentic self into the room so you may get more in touch with yours. Utilizing empathy, humor, and compassion, I hope to foster a supportive environment in which you and I can develop a trusting, non-judgmental relationship. By doing so, we can work together to face issues such as: depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and life’s many other stressors. I look forward to both of us getting to know you, and working collaboratively to confront whatever challenges bring you to therapy.

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist providing services to clients within the State of California. I have over 19 years of experience providing services to adults, children, couples, families, and groups in a variety of settings. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for clients while using a combination of client-centered, solution-focused, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral modalities. The most common approaches used will include but not be limited to client-centered, solution-focused, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Are you feeling stuck or struggling to move forward from a relationship, job, or the death of a loved one? Or maybe you are currently finding it difficult to (re)discover yourself or are challenged by fully embracing your sexuality and identity. Regardless of where you are today, you are not alone. My goal is to help and support individuals with their current difficulties in grief and loss, LGBTQIA+ challenges, and existential/life transitions through self-compassion and awareness to move forward with new perspectives and tools with confidence.

My approach to therapy encompasses warmth, humor, empathy and effective strategies to help you work through barriers that cause you to feel stuck, unfulfilled and disconnected. Our work together will help you generate more insight into your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to understand and work through the unconscious processes that are getting in your way. Cultivating a healthy relationship with yourself is the most rewarding investment you can make and I am committed to creating an environment where you feel inspired to make meaningful change.

As a psychotherapist who is deeply engaged in therapy with people who have trouble ‘Fitting- in’, please be assured that you can talk to me. I will help you accept and manage your thoughts, feelings and life experiences constructively. I want to help you find the relief and way forward you may need. And I will help you achieve the personal growth and direction you desire.

I am passionate about empathetically supporting clients on their own unique path for growth. I support adults and children in recognizing, processing, and moving through their emotions by creating a safe, supportive, consistent, reflective, and reliable therapeutic space. I believe that each person is the expert on who they are. I come from a place of curiosity and empathy as I learn about you and build a customized treatment plan leveraging a variety of different modalities.

When we work together, you will see that I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process between us. Our shared process provides customized approaches to help you thrive, collaborating with each individual to 1. Gain keys and guidance to move through challenges. 2. Resolve internal conflict by taking ownership of your inner world. 3. Focus on your purpose so you can make an impact. 4. Realize your unique vision for your life.

It can be hard growing up in Los Angeles and dealing with the intense pressure of school, family and friends. It's also hard trying to be an adult, working to establish one's self and feel comfortable in saying, "This is who I am, this is who I want to be." We all come through this process with different stories, experiences and perspective. I love to work with families and individuals on this journey. I have over ten years of experience working with families during their deepest moments of pain and confusion, joy and growth. These years of work with a diverse set of people and needs helps to inform my interactions with clients.

Do you want to be empowered, find fulfillment, or heal from trauma and let go of the past? A warm welcome! I start by creating a safe space to guide you on a journey of self-discovery. I treasure that our minds, bodies, spirits, and relationships are fastened together and are affected by one another in a close manner. I'll address each of those personal facets to help you emerge holistically with a therapeutic style drawn from various approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting (BSP) and Jungian Sandplay Therapy.

You are finally ready to start therapy again and try something new. You place a lot of value on your mental health. You struggle with how you feel about yourself and feeling good in your relationships. You find yourself in a lot of one sided relationships and can't understand why. You don't always know where you belong and this brings you anxiety. Your friends don't seem to always understand and want you to desperately "move on". You often think the problem is you. But it isn't.