Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

How we live every moment of our personal and/or professional lives is a matter of CHOICE. Feeling shameful, fearful, anxious, unworthy, low in mood, bitter, snappy, moody, lonely; or working towards feeling and being lively, caring, friendly, free, assertive, productive and joyous. The work is hard, but easier than being stuck in misery. Artificial constraints weighs us down, dragging us into the dark places of hopelessness, helplessness, powerlessness, victimhood, and many other negative feelings and behaviors (anger, depression, meanness, worthlessness, isolation...) blocking our way to sense of wellbeing and JOY.

We each begin our journey with a unique set of strengths and vulnerabilities. We strive for joy and authenticity, but are often derailed by toxic relationships, distorted thinking, and self-destructive behaviors. Let me partner with you to heIp you discover your best self, as a parent, a partner, a life participant. I offer a safe space in which to examine your life's path. I have 25 years of experience providing counseling and therapy to adults, adolescents and children. My areas of expertise are the treatment of childhood trauma, childhood behavior problems, attachment and parenting, adoption, grief, and the treatment of anxiety and depression.

I have been working with adolescents, adults and couples for over 25 years in the WLA area specializing in anxiety, depression and relationship issues. The focus of our work can either be short term- working to resolve a particular issue or long term- a) developing insight and awareness into how the past and your experiences impact who you are today and b) developing and practicing new emotional skills. Together we will make the decision to enable you to have a more productive and fulfilling life.

I help clients understand their behaviors, habits, addictions, and attitudes. I utilize evidenced-based therapies and motivational enhancement techniques to assist clients in shedding the behaviors and habits that have been holding while facilitating work towards positive life change and goal achievement. In addition to my focus on addiction, I work with a variety of other mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I also serve as leader and facilitator of addiction groups, support groups, mindfulness groups and moderation management groups at Coast Psychological Services.

Nicole Grimes, LMFT I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and use solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. My approach will be customized to your specific needs and goals as we work together through your journey of healing, self awareness, and transforming your life.

Hello I'm Michelle I look forward to empowering you to live life to the fullest. I know that life can become complicated at times.

If there’s a curiosity alive in you, some part that is looking for more, even if you’re not sure what the more is of…your’e in the right place. I love working with adolescents and adults who may be at a fork in the road. Perhaps what’s worked in the past no longer does the job, perhaps you’re curious to see how healing would look and feel on you. Healing to me is about approaching yourself with curiosity and compassion, qualities we build with practice and support. Most importantly, healing can't happen in solitude, we all need a safe relationship to experience repair. I am also trained in psychedelic preparation and integration.

Hello! Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I can guide you to manage anxiety and depression.

Are you yearning to take back control of your life and shape the future you truly deserve, but unsure where to start? Life can feel like an uphill battle and every ounce of your energy is being drained just to make it through another day. You don't have to face these challenges alone.

Many of my clients have led very successful lives, either in school, at work, or at home. They are highly resilient, resourceful, hard working, and strong, which is why they can't explain the anxiety or depression that keeps bubbling up. They are hesitant to seek therapy because they don't want to tinker with what is working, yet they are feeling emotions that sometimes don't make sense or are hard to manage. They feel isolated because they believe they can't share these vulnerabilities with anyone else, either because they are ashamed of feeling them or because they may not be able to trust others with that information.

My name is Judy Manfredi. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California. I have provided therapeutic services for 12 years in both non-profit and county organizations throughout my career. I worked with adolescents on a grant from the State of California in Child Abuse Treatment for the first nine years of my career. I help support adolescents, teens, adults and dependent adults, and LBGTQ+ who struggle with trauma anxiety, depression, grief, ADD/ADHD, anger, gender/sexual orientation, and relationship issues. I come from a background of utilizing CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, and EMDR modalities.

Therapy is designed to tailor to the individual. Your problem is not too big or too small. You do not need a "real" reason or a "good" reason to seek therapy. If you are searching for a therapist, you have decided something in your life is not working the way you want it to. Give yourself permission to find out what that is and begin imagining how your life could change.

I provide competent, compassionate mental health care with a flare of comic relief. I approach psychological work from a non-dualistic lens. I believe each of us has inherent wisdom and that we all need support and reminders to more readily access our internal and external resources. I look forward to walking side by side with you on your journey of growth, reflection, and healing. I'm skilled at providing in-depth mental health assessments/diagnostics to support clients in better understanding their challenges and I provide congruent coping strategies/treatment.

My goal is to help you live your life fully; no longer feeling bound by the experiences in your past. Our experiences change our brains. Family, relationships and trauma all affect how we perceive ourselves, others and our world. But just as trauma and other negative experiences can create patterns that can lead to anxiety, depression, anger, unhealthy relationships, addictions or underachievement...new experiences can change those patterns. I provide a safe, non-judgmental place to work with your memories, feelings and thoughts in new ways.

Therapy can be a lot of things, but what I believe it should be most is effective in helping you navigate life's challenges. As an Associate Clinical Social Worker, I am passionate about guiding you through these challenges and empowering you on your journey to self-awareness and understanding. I do so by providing a judgment-free and safe space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives.

At the USC Psychology Services Center, we currently offer both in-person and telehealth therapy and assessment supported by science. Our services are provided by doctoral students in the Department of Psychology at USC, and supervised by psychology faculty or community-based licensed psychologists. This allows us to offer you a unique, treatment team based approach. We offer services for individuals, couples, and families, across the age range from young children to older adults. We do not offer same-day or emergency/crisis services. Currently, we have immediate openings for adolescents ages 13-17 in need of assessment services.

I am glad you're looking for therapeutic support in times that are drastically impacted by the capitalist mindset and inequality. Life’s external factors such as stress and trauma experiences including but not limited to childhood abuse, physical abuse, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, racial and social traumas as well as anti LGBTQ+ policies are taking toll on our bodies. These show up as fatigue, sadness, anxiety, overthinking, thoughts of self-harm, and disables us from our lives. In such times we all can use trauma-informed and nonjudgmental professional support to help us heal from root causes of these symptoms.

I'm Cassandra, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I've worked with people struggling with relationship issues, women's issues, infertility, marital/pre-marital issues, spirituality, and more. My ideal client is someone who is struggling with knowing what to do next. They are likely overwhelmed but are also tired of inaction and are trying to find a way out of the mess. My top modalities are CBT, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based therapy. I also like to practice faith-based counseling but that is something that a client would have to request.

Currently have daytime availability- Are you tired and stressed out from just how hard this past year has been? Do you find yourself getting hooked by negative thoughts? Or caught in an unhelpful pattern? Through a kind, creative and collaborative process, we can work together to challenge negative thoughts, make space for all feelings and identify behaviors or patterns that are keeping you stuck. We can work together to make positive changes. I enjoy working with middle schoolers, teens and adults and have over 20 years of clinical experience. I would be happy to help you or your loved one meet their goals.