Therapists in Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA

Life is hard, even when it's going well. And then there are the times that it isn't going well, and we need to expand our network of care. Therapy is a helpful process in both times of life. I work to connect with you, follow your needs, support you in the growth and transformation you crave, and help you through the discomfort that change can bring. I believe in the closeness of dualities, such as trauma and resilience, crying and laughing, masculine and feminine, and seeking ways to get these dualities into a closer and more symbiotic relationship with one another.

Life is about feeling connected, sharing in the joys and sorrows, and striving for something better, a better you. Therapy is a place where you can share and explore the challenges and achievements that make each of us an individual. I believe that forming a safe, non-judgmental relationship is fundamental to therapy and what guides the healing process. We work together in order to gain insight and learn healthy coping skills in managing challenges faced and the feelings associated with them. I believe that the most difficult job is working on ourselves but it is also the most rewarding.

I specialize in therapy with individuals, couples, and families, dealing with life transitions and crises impacting social, emotional, relationship, and interpersonal functioning. Goals for therapy may include working through a difficult transition, relieving specific troubling symptoms, building coping strategies to manage difficult feelings, improving communication, improving the quality of relationships, increasing social skills, reducing conflict, improving conflict resolution and problem solving skills, and gaining greater insight and awareness for personal growth.

Are you seeking to live more authentically? Would you like to have breakthroughs on habitual patterns, gain deeper spiritual connections and heal from past wounds so you can live more joyfully? I currently run a community called The LIT Seekers, a community for experiential therapists, spirit seekers, meaning makers, healers and coaches. This community enjoys & studies Illuminated Healing (LIT) Methods: the integration of embodiment, shadow/light work (IFS), and working with guides. These somatic practices lead to powerful life-changing transformations for both clinicians and clients.

I specialize in working with people who want more love and peacefulness in their lives. I have had post masters level training for the past five years doing depth work in psychoanalysis. I have been in practice for over 15 years. We will work together for a better understanding of your unconscious inner world and how it affects your life. Close and intimate relationships with others are possible and a basic human need that are yearned for and people deserve. I can help with opening your heart and opening your mind in many new and powerful ways.

I believe the therapeutic relationship is sacred and conducive to the healing process. I cultivate a warm, nurturing presence so that my clients can feel firmly held and supported. My areas of focus include: managing anxiety, depression, stress-related conditions, life transitions, trans-generational trauma, cultural mistreatment, career/academic issues, parenting, co-parenting, authentic self expression, conscious relationship, transformation of life, relational trauma, body image issues. My work focuses on fostering in clients a mindful presence, attuned connection, conscious communication, and the sacred path of deep intimacy.

Therapy is an opportunity to gain objectivity and insight to what is working and what isn't working. Using a strength based approach, I support individuals, couples and families who are challenged with; relationships, career, parenting, depression, anxiety or substance use. I understand how daunting it can be to enact change. It takes support, strategy and a safe space to flush out ideas and process feelings. I have over 30 years of experience and have cultivated a unique and effective intuitive style as a therapist that only comes with practical knowledge and years of application .

I help people who are dealing with: Job stress; heavy feelings surrounding break-ups; artists who have lost their spark and want to find it again-who are navigating between commercial pressures and the ability to have their true voices heard. Intimacy issues, trauma, and love & sex addiction issues as well as other addictive issues are a specialty. My goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space for you to unpack difficult feelings and to help facilitate emotional healing.

I use EMDR to help creative people manage anxiety and heal from trauma. If you’re ready to unload what’s been burdensome for far too long, I can support you. We can begin by addressing the worry, the over-thinking, the sadness, and the repeated patterns. You can learn tools to calm the body and quiet the mind. Then we can address the hurtful memories from the past. I’m a strong healer, so if you’re ready to go deep in order to heal, let’s talk. My experience includes working with difficult childhoods/difficult pasts, multicultural, LGBTQ+, and spiritual issues.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who values the individuality of each patient and their needs within the context of universal human fears, existential and terrestrial. In other words, if you're tired of the old tapes in your head, we will be able to address this in session. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, eating disorders & relationship challenges in individual & couples therapy. I use EMDR as a modality for trauma work combined with humanistic existential psychology, DBT and mindfulness . I trust in the therapeutic process and I'm passionate about facilitating change with my clients.

If you are feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed in your relationships, then working with an experienced and skilled therapist can be enormously helpful. I have over 22 years of experience working with a wide range of clients and concerns. Depression, anxiety, relationship, marital/family issues, self-esteem, and trauma, are some of the issues I help clients with. You can contact me at 323 875 9501 for a free phone/video consultation, to see if I would be a good fit.

Do you find yourself repeating unhealthy patterns of behavior and spiraling downward? Do you feel lonely? Are you feeling confused and dissatisfied with your life? I am here to help you gain self confidence and explore options to enhance your life. Together we will learn more about you so that you can feel more in charge.

You're not crazy. You're not a burden. You're not weak. You're just human. And as such, we're constantly changing and evolving. Life is full of endless transitions, whether that be a departure from a relationship, coping with the death of a loved one, changing career paths, or just learning how to better communicate with those around us. No matter what you might want to work on, therapy gives you the space to not only focus on yourself, but to feel supported in whatever stage of life you find yourself navigating.

Whether one is suffering from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, unresolved trauma, or challenges in relationships, I am here to provide a space to explore these issues and foster personal growth. I understand that you are the expert in your life, and I am there to provide the support and feedback you need to address life’s challenges, identify barriers, explore solutions, and help you achieve your goals.

I believe the therapeutic relationship can change lives. Through this relationship I work together with you to unlock your potential to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. We do this profound work by exploring the complex stories we weave around our histories and by respecting the deep-seated need for intimacy and self-expression that motivates us.

There are times in our lives when we may feel overwhelmed or lost, leaving us feeling stuck or unsure of how to progress. Therapy often sounds daunting as it can carry stigma and judgement, and for that reason I strive to build a solid foundation built on trust and connections with clients.

Do you find yourself facing the same issues over and over again? Do you contemplate your options endlessly but feel unable to make a decision? Do you feel stuck? You're not alone. I believe we all have the capacity to work through our challenges, but sometimes our emotions become too intense, inhibiting us from seeing clearly. Thus, I provide a safe place for clients to explore new perspectives, and together we look at new possibilities and solutions.

You sat down at your computer to find help, but you’ve been sitting there, immobile. Your body and emotions feel numb, almost paralyzed. Even though you’re stuck, you know it’s time to do something different. You’ve tried finding resilience in the things that used to help…but food, music, even relationships leave you feeling unfulfilled. At work, your inner critic shouts, “You’re a fraud!” Living in Los Angeles takes every ounce of energy you’ve got. And what’s the point if you can’t connect to your own inner strength? Is it even possible to have a genuine and joyful relationship with yourself?

Welcome. I am a Clinical Psychologist and a Marriage and Family Therapist with a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. I am in private practice working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in psychotherapy.