Therapists in Los Angeles County, CA

People find their way to therapy for various reasons. You may be in crisis or you may be wanting to work on long-standing patterns that aren't working for you anymore. I am committed to helping people explore their lives: what's not working and why. I help people heal, find comfort, self-acceptance, and more successful relationships and careers. In a non-judgmental space, we will endeavor to figure out how to make things better to get you functioning well and hopefully, thriving.

My deepest wish is for you to know that you have everything you need in order to be happy RIGHT NOW. You are enough. And if you have a partner, you deserve happiness as a couple. Has something in your life led you to believe this isn’t true? My passion is to support you in healing the wounds of the past, fostering a loving relationship with yourself and with others, and becoming comfortable in your own skin. If you are a parent of a child who is in need of support I want to be able to support your entire family in working together to find the best path for all of your happiness and success.

While I believe that all of us have the strength to overcome our own struggles, I also believe that therapy makes that process easier. With professional help, you can overcome issues with less time, less strain on your relationships, and less impact on your overall well-being. I personally and professionally, believe in the power of this process, and look forward to meeting you where you are to face your struggles together.

Throughout life, we all must examine painful feelings that complicate our lives and prevent us from finding satisfaction and joy. Obstacles may stand in the way of our leading more meaningful lives. We may feel stuck or powerless to take vital steps, make decisions, work toward goals, and improve relationships.

I believe every person has the insight to their own wellness journey. Engaging in the psychotherapy process can be an uncomfortable, beautiful awakening resulting in significant benefits to you, including reaching goals, improving interpersonal relationships and resolution of specific concerns and issues impacting your wellbeing.

I value the importance of having a therapeutic relationship. I support them by providing education, coping strategies, and grounding techniques while guiding my clients toward healing and awakening. I have extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of mental health counseling and I am someone who can talk to people about their problems and feelings in a confidential and dependable environment.

To request an appointment please visit foresightmentalhealth.com. I work with adult individuals, couples of all genders/sexual orientations and small groups who would like to better understand and minimize symptoms related to depression, anxiety, relationships and substance addiction, from both an abstinence and a harm reduction model. Two specialty areas of mine include navigating through the loss of a loved one following a completed suicide and the lived-experiences of chronic mental illness as found in bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia.

My focus includes helping individuals work through phases of grief/loss a parent or partner, as well as the effects on providers whose patients have died. I also treat those struggling with imposter syndrome who are entering the work force or have established careers, as well as individuals attempting to adjust to new cultures. Other areas of focus include relationship struggles, anxiety & feeling lost in life, phase of life transitions, as well as entertainment industry challenges. My clients end up feeling more empowered in life & secure in knowing that I am actively guiding them toward becoming the best versions of themselves.

For over 30 years, I've helped adults, couples, children, and parents move past hurdles that got in the way of having better lives and stronger, more loving relationships. People I've seen are generally successful, with lives that look good and in many ways, are good. But so often underneath are feelings of unworthiness, perfectionism, chronic stress, anxiety, ineffectiveness, and loneliness. We'll get to know you and your needs; look at early negative messages that drive many of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; and take advantage of your brains natural ability to "rewire" itself as you try out small steps towards change.

I've been a clinical psychologist for over 40 years. I have treated a broad range of clients during this time utilizing humanistic and psychodynamic approaches. My focus in therapy is with adults who struggle with a variety of personal issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem and relationships. I am quite interested in the concerns that younger adults confront as well as those that individuals face as they transition into their mid-life years including aging, retirement, sexuality, illness, and loss. I believe that I can help clients gain greater clarity as they work to resolve these issues in an atmosphere of support and warmth.

In our fast-paced life with a multitude of stressors and unparalleled demands, we can easily feel overwhelmed, out of balance, or disconnected from ourselves and others. I am passionate about helping clients navigate through life transitions, manage stress and anxiety, improve relationships, and work-life balance. My goal is to help my clients achieve optimum physical, mental, and psychological well-being to live the life they have always envisioned. With over thirty years of experience working with healthcare professionals and business executives, I'm able to relate to a wide range of experiences people go through.

The last couple of years have thrown a wrench in the life we once had, the coping skills that worked, and the ability to socialize and engage in self-care as we knew it. Now that we are learning to adjust to life during and after the pandemic, the stressful experiences can still feel overwhelming. Regardless of whether you are in crisis or dealing with a persistent concern, you're here because you are ready to feel better. I would like to help you with that.

Welcome. I'm glad you're here - because being here means that you are proactively taking a step toward healing and growing. You are stepping up to challenge yourself to do emotional work that can lead you to a more fulfilling and content life. This is already a strength of yours that you possess. Now take the next step and let's connect. Whatever your life's story is, we will explore it, acknowledge it, and then defy it by giving you the power to write what comes next.

Using humor, authenticity, and unwavering compassion, I approach healing and recovery from a place of empowered vulnerability. I acknowledge the multitude of complexities that come with the human condition and the various systemic barriers, developmental traumas, and life stressors that can impact an individual and perpetuate suffering. Rooted in advocacy and social justice, I collaborate with clients and creatively explore ways for us to fully embody their strengths and apply them harmoniously to heal emotional wounds that have kept them from fully participating in their lives.

Has the time come for you to be the priority in your life? If not now, when? I am experienced with issues relating to adults and elders, couples and families, adolescents and parenting, and sexual identity and orientation. When working, I keep in mind your age, culture and family system. Together we will look at the impacts of your past, the strength of the present, and the promises of tomorrow. Is there something you're not satisfied with, or would like to resolve? Relationship or separation issues, unhappiness, depression, anxiety, or lack of energy? Any old or new wounds that need healing?

I'm a psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families in the LA area and Sandpoint, Idaho. I have 25 years experience in one location and challenge the problems facing our complex and diverse society today. I believe in the Unity of Life. From the earliest single cell forms of life, to the complex human organism, there is a basic energetic function that unites: Pain & Pleasure, Thinking & Emotion, Mind & Body, Man & Women, Family & Society. When this unitary function is disrupted and blocked, healthy life suffers. Conflict and stress from this unitary disruption often results in irrationality, unhappiness and/or disease.

You've gone your whole life with bad memories from childhood. You're feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and triggered. Maybe time doesn't heal and old wounds continue to resurface. If you can relate, you are not alone. You can heal those inner child woulds, feel more connected with yourself, and be confident in who you are.

Feeling overwhelmed is no fun. Whether it is feelings of anxiety, confusion, loneliness, or maybe just feeling lost, it can seem as though you are the only one stuck on the path of life. My thoughts on the way I work are to try to understand this path you are walking on. This understanding should be done without judgement or bias, but with an open mind and heart. By listening, we can get a better handle on your current feelings and how you got here. Therapy can be a fantastic bridge between where you have been and where you want to go.