Grief Therapists in Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA

Life journey is like a bumpy rollercoaster. The ride comes with loops, highs and lows. Similarly, at times, your happiness and highs may dwindle, and you are bound to face hardship, feel alone, overwhelmed, and success may feel meaningless because you are worn down and fatigued. The things you love may no longer give you pleasure. I believe that just like a lotus flower that blooms in the mud, human spirit is strong and capable of resilience, growth and change. YOU are NOT alone! Together we can address your challenges and fears, life patters, develop strengths and skills, and revisit self love so you can live your best life.

Making a change takes an act of courage. Congratulations on deciding that you want something different. Whether it's something different in your relationship(s), in the way that you engage with yourself, or in your behaviors, thoughts, or emotions, I am excited to work with you as you move forward the change that you want. I have committed to keeping up with evidence-based practice and constantly growing in multicultural humility to ensure that you can feel supported and valued and also can achieve the needed change to be your best self. I invite you to visit theoburnesphd.com to learn more about my professional expertise.

"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." (Maya Angelou) I understand that as we experience life we will inevitably encounter obstacles and stressors that challenge us to change. I also believe these moments present opportunities for transformation. I recognize that life transitions and personal experiences can sometimes be overwhelming, however they can also be valuable seasons with the potential to generate "peak and valley" experiences that can alter our life course.

Hello- I have worked with adults and children for the duration of my 27 year long career. I have extensive experience with clients of different age groups, ethnicities, trauma histories, and life transitions. Feelings of loss , depression or anxiety, and adjustment can be difficult to manage in today's world. The world is changing every day - everyone needs assistance now and again. My goal in therapy with you is to create a safe compassionate experience where you can share your feelings and emotions.

I'm here to support adolescents and young adults (ages 16-30) through all the emotions that come with change, grief , identity development, and navigating relationships. Even exciting life transitions, like entering your career, starting college, and coming into your true self, tend to cause some stress. I am also here for the unwanted life events, like the death of loved one and trouble navigating different types of relationships. Perhaps you're not in the midst of change, but you're ready to commit to exploring yourself and how to interact with your relationships and your world- I am here with you.

I am a grief specialist who offers a warm, non-judgmental partnership with people who are faced with grief related to a death , a recent illness or unattended grief from their past. I work together with my clients to process the thoughts & feelings that accompany grief and to learn to adjust to a "new normal". My approach is trauma informed, collaborative, strength-based & tailored to meet your needs. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals, families & support groups with people from 5 years old to 90 years old who have been my greatest teachers. I also offer crisis support to businesses experiencing a death .

I am invested in facilitating lasting and generative growth and self-realization in my clients. Change is hard and inevitable, and sometimes it is something we choose (divorce, career change, major move), and sometimes it happens to us ( loss of a loved one, diagnosis with illness, loss of a job), but no matter the circumstance, together I believe we can work to move through it and emerge feeling healed, whole, and ready to live each day to its fullest. I am invested in being the best therapist for you and hope you will contact me so we can discuss how you can live with intention, meaning and purpose. I am accepting new clients.

BIPOC - Have you experienced loss or adjusting to change? Life comes with loss and change: the death of a loved one, the loss of health, a break-up. Dealing with any loss and adjusting to major change often negatively affects us, and our emotional well-being and coping habits are sometimes compromised as a result. It is easy to fall into depression or develop anxiety if our coping is not managed and nurtured appropriately. I’m glad you are taking steps to process what change or loss means to you. As an Asian American Filipina, I provide culturally competent therapy services to those managing dual/multi cultural/BIPOC identities.

I work with people who are ready for change, people who have recognized that they are stuck in unproductive, repeating patterns in their lives and want to break free, and people who are ready to commit to their own personal growth. I have several specialties, including: the management of a broad range of feelings; concerns about body image and sexuality; communication difficulties; loss and grief ; empowerment; self-esteem; and, dealing with life-threatening illness.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in a variety of settings including community mental health, university counseling and end-of-life psychotherapy. My areas of clinical focus include grief , relationships, navigating identity, spirituality, systemic oppression and trauma.

I believe in the resilience and tenacity of the human spirit, even in situations that seem overwhelming. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, strength-based, and tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. I specialize in women's mental health and reproductive mental health (depression and anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum period, traumatic birth, perinatal loss and infertility). In addition, I have a special interest and experience in helping adults with anxiety (Generalized Anxiety, OCD, Panic, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias), depression, past trauma, loss and grief , and insomnia.

Are you suffering from unresolved grief and loss , stress, addiction, anxiety or depression? I can help. I specialize in the treatment of trauma for adults, adolescents and children. We will work together to create a therapeutic space where we can assess your challenges and find creative resolution to your problems. You don't have to do it alone. My approach is to provide a safe nurturing and empathetic environment while supporting you to uncover your own natural resilience. I will help you connect with your innate ability to heal, develop skills to reduce your negative symptoms, and live a full and authentic life.

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.

Our past presents itself in the present moment. Whether it is anxiety, panic, pain, addictions, trauma, loss or grief - we explore together what gets in the way of living a life worth living. I integrate Somatic Experiencing, NARM, EMDR, Voice Dialogue, and mindfulness practices into a multidimensional approach to discover how to help you realize a satisfying life, the life you want to live.

Stepping into therapy may be due to depression, anxiety, phobias, relationship issues, an inability to find meaning in life and living. If you are driven to grow, develop and have a natural curiosity in examining life, living and discovering more about your own path, then psychotherapy is one way to engage in series of exploratory dialogues to live with higher level of awareness & consciousness. Brainspotting, EMDR and use of evidence based breath meditation integrates mindfulness, brain and body-based therapies in aiming help to access parts of the brain that are difficult to reach through conventional therapy methods.

For over 35 years I have been treating adults and adolescents in both brief and long-term psychotherapy. I am particularly drawn to working with clients challenged by depression, grief and loss , anxiety and trauma. I believe that facing our wounds is a necessary first step in treatment, but that once the trouble areas are identified the most important work lies in cultivating personal strengths.

Do you feel like you have not yet reached your full potential? Are you struggling with feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety, or unhappiness? Do you find yourself comparing how you feel to how it appears others are doing? I am here to be with you in the pain and challenges that life can bring. Together, we will find ways to help you feel better. I take a holistic approach to healing, utilizing more than just talk therapy to get you where you want to be. Let's figure this out together. I am offering in person and virtual sessions and am currently accepting new clients. Give me a call today to talk more.