Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

Now Accepting TEENS. Do you feel sad, lonely, or depressed? Do you feel like no one understands or gets it? Are you tired of people telling you it will be okay and telling you it’s time to move on with life? Don’t they get it? No, you can’t just move on because you’re still in pain and hurting. Why can’t they see that? Perhaps, you lose your temper easily, scream or yell at people, or say hurtful things to loved ones. Do you get mad over little things, go from 0 to 100, or find yourself unable to control your anger? Do you wish you could just control your anger? It sounds like you could you some assistance. Therapy can help you.

Welcome! I'm here to support you and would be honored to connect and develop a safe and collaborative therapeutic journey. In our session, I will work with you through life's challenges and help discover your strengths. I provide a safe culturally inclusive supportive space in the journey of healing and help foster self-love, self-compassion, and acceptance. I hope to teach you scientifically proven and tangible skills to navigate through life's challenges and life phases.

Unlike psychiatry where medication is prescribed to prevent your feelings from being experienced, my practice is designed to make sense and make use of the sensations we are receiving from ourselves. Professionally bringing our attention to psychological symptoms puts us in direct contact with the core of our conflict(s) and sets forth a personal resolution.

My interest in the practice of psychotherapy is founded in the idea that all people want to be the best version of themselves and are capable of achieving that-- whatever that may mean to them. I want to help individuals cope with the challenges that can interfere with achieving their goals and what they want for their lives. All humans struggle and fall short of their own ideals at times, including myself, and I believe learning to successfully cope through these moments of difficulty can lead to a more fulfilling life and an ability to thrive more completely during moments of success.

I have worked as a social worker for over a decade and, after years of supporting clients at various hospitals and nonprofits, am redirecting my talent and experience to where my passion truly resides: my own community. I directly relate to the first-hand struggles of Black women, and especially Black mothers, face every day. As a mother to 2 vibrant, empowered girls, I also understand how necessary it is to build ourselves up higher than the world could ever tear us down. Struggling with infertility for several years, I not only understand the needs of women on their journey to motherhood, I experienced it firsthand.

Welcome! I've been in practice since 1990. I specialize in helping people who've been victims of trauma (sexual, emotional or physical abuse, assault, harassment; or living with a psychotic or substance-abusing person, as well as traumatic injuries, illnesses or accidents), whether in child or adult-hood. I also work with people having difficulties with major life transitions, such as moving away to college or a new city; divorce or bereavement; emotional challenges in changing careers or finishing training programs; or eating/body image. Helping people break destructive or unhappy relationship patterns is another area of my work.

We each have individual journeys and experiences which have shaped us to be where we are and who we are today. Every moment of our lives has influenced how we deal with this thing called life, and how we relate to others. I work with individuals, couples, and families in either long-term insight-oriented therapy, or short-term solution-focused therapy.

I’m Lindsay and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Beyond that, I am also a human being that feels privileged to hold space for you and your story. Our stories are vast and unique and deserve to be held with the utmost compassion. I am here to help you navigate what it means for you to move toward healing and believe each and every one of us has the capacity to heal. Often, this journey begins when we bravely step into our stories and allow ourselves to show up and be seen, despite the possible fear and messiness that can come with it. I believe you are here to courageously start taking steps to prioritize your healing.

Many of us walk around every day wearing some version of a mask. Some of us do so to protect or take care of others, some of us wear the mask to fit in, and some of us wear it because of shame. My hope is that everyone I work with becomes a little bit more comfortable with the person underneath the mask-- their true authentic self. My practice tends to focus on working with individuals from marginalized communities, including LGBTQ-identified and BIPOC. I truly believe the therapeutic relationship can be a healing one, and be the first step in taking off your mask.

You feel like you’ve tried everything to make your relationship work, and nothing seems to change. Try as you might, communication fails, tension builds, and once again you’re cycling back to the painfully familiar arguments that you had been avoiding in the first place. If only your partner stopped pushing your buttons, then you would have no need to retaliate or withdraw, and you would finally feel at peace. Alas, you’re instead finding yourself feeling stuck, lost, and alone. You are so tired of this. This isn’t how you imagined your relationship. Something must change.

Many of us contend with worry, feelings of failure and stuckness, inadequacy, despair, perfectionism, parenting, grief, and difficulties navigating relational differences. In our work together, we'll identify these problems and determine what they are getting in the way of. Collaborative conversations will allow us to listen for your hopes and values and explore how these reveal new possibilities for making the life you want. Please email me to set up a consultation so I can hear more about your hopes for therapy and answer any questions about the process.

My approach is to meet each person where they are emotionally, to assess their vulnerabilities, and their assets, and to engage those assets in the pursuit of the solutions they seek. I am a licensed MFT and also hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology. I have supported the growth of many people over the last 20 years, including those challenged by substance use and related diagnoses, as well as supporting their families, and others faced by anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and struggles to find meaning in life.

Dr. Hadley is a clinical psychologist with more than 23 years of experience, specializing in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with ADHD, chronic medical conditions, grief and loss, death and dying, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and spirituality. She believes that the relationship and connection between a client and therapist are essential to successful therapy. Her goal is to create a welcoming, trusting space where you can explore the deepest parts of yourself, to question, challenge, heal, forgive, and grow.

Are you dealing with daily anxiety, sadness, stress, trauma or difficult life transitions? Want peace in your life, but can't seem to attain it? Day to day we can be confronted with new challenges, stressors, and mental exhaustion. It is common to experience a range of emotional challenges individually or within your relationships during various phases of your life. Sometimes you just need a safe place to release and restore. I am committed to providing you a safe, supportive and confidential environment for your restoration and healing.

Life brings about many challenges and sometimes they can feel overwhelming. Are you stressed out? Are you depressed? Are you experiencing relationship problems that seem insurmountable? Are your children out of control? Is your teenager's life beginning to unravel? Let's work together to help find the best solutions for you.

My name is Pat and I am an experienced licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist and have helped hundreds of adults, children, couples, and families over the years through the therapy process. I have a BA degree in Psychology from Occidental College, a Master in Social Work degree from Cal State LA, and licensure LCSW from the Board of Behavioral Sciences, California. This year 2022 I am finishing up a certificate of healthcare fellowship from UC Davis in Pain Management.

The problem is never really the problem. Conflict is a normal part of life. Problems arise when we cope with conflict by shutting down or becoming enraged on one extreme, or feeling that we "should" be a party to our own abuse on the other. Whether you are looking for individual or couples therapy, you are probably looking to get to the heart of the problem quickly to avoid spending any more time in the current uncomfortable situation. I believe therapy should be affordable and based on the most effective modalities available.

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.