Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

Meaningful change happens when we feel supported, confident, & ready. My process helps people clearly define what they really want in their lives & then supports them on that journey. Old limiting beliefs, often born out of trauma, can keep us stuck in a cycle of unhappiness. Together we will build a safe relationship so you can explore what no longer serves you. Doing this in a safe relationship allows your brain to create new neuropathways & your body to release trauma. Through mindfulness, body awareness, & compassionate analysis we will deepen the mind-body connection so you can find the inner space you need to make real change.

When life presents you with more questions than answers, it can be hard to know which way to turn or how to reach a cool calm when you need it most. Finding your next move can be especially challenging when you are faced with so many stressors on a daily basis, not to mention the constantly changing state of the outside world. I get it. As a therapist, I am here to help you find and maintain your center of balance even when things are unclear, unstable, or especially difficult.

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.

I am a clinical psychologist working in private practice for over two decades. My practice welcomes adolescents and adults seeking help for a variety of issues. While I work with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship, and adjustment issues, I maintain a specialty in eating disorders and personality disorders. I have worked in a number of treatment settings including inpatient and intensive outpatient programs. I worked as the Associate Director of the UCLA Intensive Outpatient Eating Disorders Program before starting my private practice.

I am in the final year of my master's degree in social work. As a masters-level clinician, I want to collaborate with you to address and achieve your therapeutic goals. My experience includes working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse, among other victimizations. I have facilitated domestic violence groups where I have educated survivors on the cycle of abuse, healthy relationships, and setting healthy boundaries with the people in their lives.

Do you want to get closer to finding inner peace and alleviate your suffering? Do you want to live a better life? Do you want to find your authentic self again? There is no cookie cutter approach to healing.

We all have ideals-- how we think we should feel, how we feel we should think, how we want others to behave towards us, how we want our life to unfold. When reality doesn’t match our ideals, it can bring confusion, frustration, even despair. We may feel trapped between our ideals and reality, leading us to believe we are spinning in circles. I see the therapeutic process as one that allows for an exploration of these ideals and an opportunity to understand how they play a role in one’s relationship with self and with others. My hope is that, through this process, you will find a deeper clarity of your values, wants, and needs.

As a nationally recognized expert in Teen Mental Health and Teen/Family related issues, I have spent my career working, training, speaking, and providing consultation and therapy in a variety of settings. I also work with young adults transitioning to real-life and provide therapy and coaching to navigate the challenges in real time.

I am a Los Angeles based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach is integrative utilizing EMDR, mindfulness, relational and insight-oriented modalities. My role will be active while offering curiosity and compassion as we reflect on your past, consider the future, and navigate the present. Our time together can help you deepen your relationship with yourself, others and the world around you. I deeply value the therapeutic relationship and believe that the client is the expert on their life.

I am an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist who values authenticity, balance, and connection. My therapeutic approach is warm, compassionate, and sensible while providing a safe, inclusive, client-centered, and collaborative environment for clients to explore, grow, and communicate. I support clients in exploring their behavior, thoughts, and emotions, in an effort to live a life that honors their core values and most authentic, genuine selves. I believe there is no "one size fits all” approach to therapy and meeting clients where they are at in their process.

My name is Carlos Duarte and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW #95070) and practicing psychotherapist. My approach when working with all clients is strengths-based and client centered. I am passionate about working with others and I am committed to helping you overcome the barriers that are making it difficult for you to be the best version of yourself. Whether you are experiencing a life transition, relationship complications, or need some support to get through daily life, I look forward to the possibility of working with you and supporting you on your journey.

I specialize in men's issues, relationship struggles, anxiety, low self-worth, and help all my clients to prioritize their self-care as they navigate burnout and boundary setting. I'm sensitive to themes of people pleasing, perfectionism, internet/gaming addiction, life/career transitions, and work/life balance. I collaborate with clients of all backgrounds and lifestyles in both English and Spanish. I take pride in supporting couples (poly/kink friendly) and individuals (LGBTQI+ affirmative). (Fun facts about me: I'm an ENFP Myers-Briggs, proud papa to 2 cats, raised in Argentina & Esther Perel is my therapy inspiration!)

Everyone needs support.Have you been dealing with life with no support from friends or family? Are you dealing with childhood trauma, estrangement and or abandonment from your family of origin?Are you having difficulty attracting and keeping a healthy intimate relationship? Maybe you have been coping all these years without really exploring and understanding your pain.We help clients understand themselves with compassion rather than shame and self judgment.We are sensitive to your values ,needs and are culturally sensitive. I work well with actors struggling through their challenges. Hablo ESPANOL

*VIDEO & PHONE SESSIONS AVAILABLE* Have your session in the comfort of your own home (or backyard, or while you’re on a walk, or …well you get the picture). My passion is working with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, mild to moderate depression, or who simply need a space to work on their self-care. I believe everyone has the tools to feel better, they just sometimes need help learning how to access these tools and use them their benefit. Being a therapist is a privilege, and I would be honored to help you through a difficult time in your life.

You find yourself successful in many aspects of your life- you have a great career, loving friends, a wonderful family. And yet, there is something which still feels “off” or “gray” about the world. You find yourself stuck in monotonous routine or lifestyle with little or no sense of fulfillment or purpose. It’s left you feeling depressed and constantly overthinking. You know these thoughts and feelings are “irrational” but they don’t seem to go away and you don’t know what to do about it. You’re stuck.

Hi, I am a Narrative Therapy trained psychotherapist. What that means is that I believe that each of us wants to find fulfillment, internal peace, and connection, but sometimes problems get in the way. In the face of life's challenges, it can be all too easy to define ourselves by what pains us and to gauge our self-worth by our problems. However, I work from the premise that you are not the problem, the problem is the problem. By changing our relationship to our problems we can gain control of and achieve peace with our emotional selves.

Do you worry too much what others think, feel inadequate, or have trouble accepting yourself as you are? Are you dealing with challenging life stressors and finding it hard to cope? Are you at a crossroads in your life and struggling with how to move forward? If any of this sounds like you, I can help. I can help you develop a more positive relationship with yourself, improve how you handle stress and challenges, and make meaningful changes in your life. We all struggle at some point in life, but therapy is a powerful space where you can grow through the struggle and feel better.

There are countless stories and ideas we're told about who we can and should be! More successful, more actualized, richer, taller, thinner- with all that noise around us, it is often hard to hear our own voice telling us what we value, what makes us feel alive, what is worth our energy and attention. When we feel stuck or weighed down by trauma, depression, anxiety, or systemic injustice, it’s especially hard to access our preferences, inner resources, and community. Our voice gets lost or neglected. This is my commitment to you in our work – to make space for your voice.

After 14 years of higher education in psychology, I use a variety of evidence-based methods to address a broad spectrum of challenges for adults and teens from diverse backgrounds. Some people require a more structured approach with homework and skill-based work to enact change. Others require a more fluid and exploratory approach to develop insights used to improve outcomes. We usually need a combination of both. Regardless of the course of treatment, I am active and engaged in your process and always adapt my approach to you. I am outcome focused and work diligently along side you to grow and meet your goals in a timely way.