Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

Hi there, I’m Crystal. Do you feel life is getting the best of you right now? Are you struggling to find your purpose? Is it hard for you to find things that you love about yourself? I help people who are in life transitional stages manage anxiety and daily stressors.

I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I am also a Doctor of Psychology and full-time counselor at Pepperdine University. I received my postgraduate training at the Beck Institute of Cognitive Behavior Therapy – the pioneer of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I specialize in solution-focused and evidence-based treatment to help you improve your life in the most efficient way. I also utilize attachment theory to address relationship dynamics that tailors to your needs. I am passionate about neurobiology and can provide you with the most advanced tools from medical research.

Therapy is as effective as the bond between the therapist and client is strong. I hope to gain your trust as we work towards a more fruitful future, recognizing the struggles that may have brought you to view this page. There is no one-size fits all approach so together we will develop a plan for treatment based on your unique needs. Your input is vital to your process.

With over 20 years of experience as a mental health practitioner and advocate in the field of social services, I bring a strength-based, solution-focused approach to my work, identifying achievable goals as we navigate your growth and healing together. I provide a supportive and compassionate space to address, explore, and process life's transitions and stressors, while building upon your resiliency.

I graduated from Monmouth University in 2002 with a MA in Psychological Counseling and from Alliant International University in 2008 with a Doctorate in Forensic Psychology. I have worked as a psychologist for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) since 2008, as an Adjunct Faculty member for Antelope Valley College since 2009, and have provided therapy, consulting, and supervision services for various agencies along the way.

Trauma. Depression. Anxiety. Inattention. These are all natural responses to the challenges of life. These challenges are daunting on their own, and can feel insurmountable because of how the world treats gender, race, sexuality and learning differences. I'm a therapist at the intersection of multiple identities (queer, non-binary, Japanese American, Jewish). I use mindfulness-based therapies to help clients live in the present moment and find liberation from the impact of family history and systemic discrimination.

If you have been thinking of seeking help to process feelings that are overwhelming you in a safe space, therapy is a great place to do so. I specialize in helping clients process trauma, and past experiences that might be affecting their lives, in a empathetic and client centered approach. I like to first get to know what your strengths are, the areas in your life that you might want to see change or just pay attention to. We can discuss what are some possible ways to make does changes and together find the best strategies to help reach those goals.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your potential and lead a joyful life. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. I am a therapist based in Los Angeles with over fifteen years of experience. I have worked in hospital, mental health, and community agency settings providing psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and program management. Allow me to tailor a treatment plan to meet your specific needs, utilizing my years of experience and the specialized training I have received. I look forward to working with you.

Hi there, I'm Laura. Are you looking for a place to reflect and regroup in this ever-changing world? Do you often feel overwhelmed with responsibility, shame, or guilt that you aren't doing enough? Are you aiming to bring more peace and understanding into your life? I help adults address the difficulties and complexities of life by drawing from your own inherent strengths to help you integrate practical and manageable strategies to cope and work towards personal healing and growth.

Do you feel consumed within the bounds of past trauma? Unable to find distance from the isolating, frightening, and repetitive patterns of thinking holding you captive? Unaddressed trauma can prevent us from reaching our highest potential, impacting our physical and mental well-being. My goal is to create a safe platform using unconditional positive regard and a non-judgmental attitude toward you and your experiences so there is room to process, heal, and reclaim your life on your terms while having the opportunity to redefine what safety looks like to you.

Seeking out therapy is a very heroic action in and of itself, perhaps your first proactive step into redefining your sense of self, creating a new life story, and taking a leap into the direction of self-care. If you are reading this, you may be in a state of uncertainty, or perhaps connected more deeply than you would like to be to the effects of depression, anxiety, or your daily life situations. Maybe, you are wrestling in a relationship with someone you love; perhaps, finding the words to communicate who you are and how you feel may seem unattainable and challenging at best.

We all experience life’s challenges as part of the human condition, yet sometimes our symptoms of stress, worry, or self-criticism stand in the way of living the life that we want. Working with a clinician can help you reconnect with yourself and your strengths. Therapy often helps us to make useful connections between our actions, our thinking, our emotional reality, and patterns in relationships that we have developed over years. When we understand ourselves better, we can put into practice useful tools and coping skills to tackle problems that once defeated us.

Welcome: I see you juggling work, family, relationships, and cultural identity while your self care has been placed on the back burner. As a woman of color, you may find yourself working twice as hard yet often getting half as much for your trouble. You want to live a full juicy life yet find yourself feeling stuck. I see you and I've got your back. It is my passion to support and encourage women (and a few sensitive men) who are ready to move past surviving to thriving. I work with women of all races and I am especially passionate in supporting Black Women and WOC who are desiring to be seen and heard.

I am passionate about helping others heal from trauma, adjust in life transitions, and manage stress. My approach is supportive, direct, and solution-focused, aimed at helping individuals on their journey towards a more meaningful, fulfilling, and healthy life.

As your Therapist I hope you make feel comfortable, and secure . During our sessions you will not feel judgement, and only a genuine interest to understand you and how we can work together towards your goals.

“Sometimes, you have to make a decision that will break your heart but heal your soul.” - Trent Shelton. Sometimes you just can’t. Can’t say no, can’t find motivation, can’t sit through another meeting, can’t stop worrying, can’t wear the mask and pretend to be okay, and/or can’t get out of bed. The list goes on, because at some point or another, we all feel like our struggle is too much to handle. But “trouble don’t last always” and you do not have to face your battles alone. Through a solutions focused and person centered approach, my goal is to help you nourish you.

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over thirty years of experience providing strategic therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and family therapy to adults, children, adolescents and families.

A former professional athlete turned clinician, I received my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. During my time in practice, Ive had the opportunity to work with a diverse client population ranging from 15-50 years of age, addressing a wide range of presenting problems in the clinical setting including but not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, Life and Career Transitions, Relationships, Men's Issues, and Trauma. As a Los Angeles native, I understand the stressors of living in the city, as well as our need to have someone to process it all with in a safe and non-judgmental space.

You feel stuck, lonely, or burnt out. You find yourself feeling overwhelmed by life's demands and others' expectations. You imagine, what if you had options, an opportunity for relief, and permission to show up differently. You're really good at putting the needs of others above your own, but you find yourself having trouble identifying and advocating for your own needs. Many of my clients describe themselves as people pleasing, high achieving, and overthinking. Therapy with me is an opportunity to honor the parts of you which seek to feel good enough, self-compassionate, and more at ease.