Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I want to create a collaborative environment that supports your unique path towards personal well-being. I am experienced in a wide variety of therapy models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ), humanistic, strength-based, trauma-informed and solution-focused styles. It is important to me that you feel respected, heard and supported in your personal choices while in therapy. I want to provide an environment where you feel both respected and supported to honestly evaluate yourself without fear of judgment.

If you or your child suffer from OCD or other anxiety disorders, you're not alone. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness, yet most sufferers don't receive proper, evidence-based treatment. OCD/anxiety can cause problems socially, academically, professionally, and create chaos with family members. The good news is that there is help. Cognitive -Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ) has repeatedly shown to be the most effective approach for defeating OCD and anxiety. CBT creates new neuro-pathways by changing the way you think and behave. It's basically exercise for the brain. The more you flex those brain muscles, the stronger you become.

Accepting new clients! I am a non-judgmental, empathetic, client-centered therapist who works with individuals of all ages, couples, families, and groups. My hope is to create a space for you to feel truly safe and supported while having your multilayered experiences honored, validated, and understood. My approach to therapy is multi-disciplinary, combining psychodynamic techniques, attachment-based, and trauma-informed therapy. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) & Trauma-Focused CBT (TF- CBT ).

A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT , DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.

Right now you may be in need and suffering? The body has a deep intelligence and sometimes our attention is required to feel well again. Take a moment to notice that you're breathing. When you're ready take two or three long deep breaths. You have more control than you think.

I have worked with individuals from the Kink, Latinx, LGBT+, and neurodiverse communities to mitigate the impact of stressors by employing Cognitive Behavior Therapy ( CBT ), trauma informed care, and trauma narratives. I have served clients in both private and community mental health settings to address barriers created by anxiety, trauma, and unexpected life transitions.

I believe in the healing power of gentle curiosity and deep listening. My clients' safety and comfort are my highest priority. I will help you identify your goals for therapy and share my vision for how we can work together to achieve them. My career extends over 25 years of helping people harness their strengths to overcome obstacles and get stronger and happier.

Do you ever feel like you are stuck in the past or plagued by negative thoughts of the future? Have you ever had times where you felt like you were a prisoner of your own mind? If you are looking to gain tools to heal from the past or present, I would be honored to support you in your journey. I am a heart-and soul-centered therapist who is passionate about helping clients let go of unhealthy patterns connected to trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions.

Do you feel stuck in a cycle of dysfunctional relationships and self-destructive patterns in your life? Are symptoms of anxiety and depression diminishing your quality of life? Do painful memories of the past continue to bother you? Have you tried to resolve these problems on your own or through traditional talk therapy with little success? Most treatment models fail to identify and address the trauma that underlies so many of the problems that people seek help for. A trauma-informed approach to treatment is necessary in order to fully resolve the root of the issues and create meaningful and lasting change.

Navigating daily life is challenging enough. With the addition of anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, or life transitions, you may need support in managing the difficult emotions that arise during periods of stress. I work with clients from a collaborative, strength-based lens and have experience working with a range of populations including adults, adolescents, and children. Whatever is motivating you to seek additional support, I look forward to drawing upon your existing strengths to help you reach your goals.

It is both a great honor and a great responsibility to walk alongside someone as they navigate their life journey. Whether you are looking to manage stress, learn how to regulate intense and overwhelming emotions, change ineffective behaviors, heal trauma, or explore your sense of meaning and purpose in this life, I would be honored to support you in realizing your goals. I use an inclusive, collaborative, supportive and strengths-based approach and rely both on my clinical experience as well as evidence-based treatments (e.g., CBT , DBT, EMDR, ACT) to customize a treatment plan with you.

My approach to psychotherapy is to assist you in developing skills to cope with life stressors, present obstacles, and different traumas. I believe therapy is a journey towards, self-realization, self-compassion, and a life worth living. I utilize various modalities in practice. I am trained and certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), which is an evidence-based practice to address different types of trauma.

I'm told I'm warm, smart, and that I have a good sense of humor. (Sometimes my dog likes to sit in on sessions.) I believe therapy has got to change lives -- and be enjoyable. Unlike some therapists, I believe in setting goals and tracking progress. Why go to therapy without results? What's my specialty? Helping people free themselves from what holds them back. My approach combines Positive Psychology and CBT ( cognitive behavioral therapy) with mindfulness and a creative mix of the best approaches known to modern psychology.

I believe that all behavior is communicative and that typically, children are not willfully misbehaving, but rather, are expressing what they are struggling with on the inside. Children often have difficulty identifying their feelings and knowing how to express them or deal with them. Instead, they may exhibit behaviors such as verbal/physical aggression, throwing tantrums, or being noncompliant, or they may retreat and withdraw, have difficulty concentrating or completing school work, or they avoid certain situations/people/tasks.

Let's life-craft together! We can craft the way to living your best life. I use a collaborative style focused on partnering with you to discover what your needs and goals are. My hope is to facilitate meaningful change in order to optimize your well-being and joy in life. I am board certified in Lifestyle Medicine and work with people to maximize behavior changes to improve health.

Maybe on the outside everything seems fine, but on the inside it's hard to feel hopeful and find motivation to keep going. Suffering can be invisible. I get it - because I’ve been there, through my own healing journey and with extensive training and professional experience. If you are feeling stuck in a vicious cycle that you don’t know how to break - call me. My areas of speciality including working with people living with chronic illness/ chronic pain, health anxiety, depression, and OCD. I know from personal experience, how living with a chronic condition can impact every part of your life and how debilitating it can be.

I teach couples powerful tools and give homework. My background is in Positive Psychology. People describe me as warm, down-to-earth and they say I have a good sense of humor. I think couples therapy should be uplifting -- and show results. I help all kinds of couples: married and unmarried, straight, gay, and couples soon to marry. I'm dedicated to helping couples overcome their problems. I'm even-handed and I find solutions. (And on a personal note, I've been happily married for 30 years). I combine Positive Psychology, CBT , mindfulness, Gottman, and the best of contemporary psychology. I taught in the medical school at UCLA.