Adults Therapists in Glendale, Los Angeles, CA

Kat Valentine is an LGBTQIA+, kink, and poly-affirmative therapist, who works with adults , romantic partners, chosen family, and teens. Kat takes a humanist, collaborative, attachment-focused approach to therapy. She is working towards becoming a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist. She has experience empowering people to work through shame, anxiety, depression, ADHD, coming out, and relational issues. She believes it’s often useful to examine the stories we tell about ourselves and our relationships in order to weave new narratives that better serve us.

My clients come to me for a variety of reasons, and feel ready to engage in a process of achieving a deeper and more cohesive understanding of their life, identity, emotions, and psyche. I enjoy working with individual adults , as well as children and adolescents.

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.

My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for you to freely express your thoughts and feelings about life's complexities. Together we will work on making changes to benefit your life. I believe everyone is capable of change, but does not know how or want to put in the work. I want to motivate you to succeed at creating the life that you want. I often tell people that looking for a therapist is like finding the right pair of shoes, sometimes you get lucky on that first try and other times you need to keep looking. Please don't hesitate to call me.

Sometimes, it feels like life has dealt you a bad hand. Whether that is in your intimate relationships, in your career, with your family members, or in other areas of life. You may be wondering how to get a handle on it all, how to pull it all together, how to find balance, and how to make a change to improve your life. In therapy, with my guidance, you will play an active role of self-reflecting and creating positive and deep-lasting change in your life. I have extensive experience working with couples, families, and individual adults .

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with young children, adolescents, adults , couples and families. I value the diversity of each person’s story and find it essential to consider the cultural, social and political context that may be contributing to your distress. My hope is to assist you in gaining an empowering and positive reauthoring of your story.

I believe in therapy because I have seen and experienced its healing power. I know having the right emotional tools and support can help anyone to feel better. Therapy can provide you with the tools and support you need to change what you can and accept what you cannot change. I think that the therapy process is collaborative work between the therapist and the client. As your therapist, I’d be there to work with you through any mental and emotional issues that are affecting your quality of life. I pride myself on being LGBTQ-friendly and a Culturally competent professional. I considered myself an eclectic and dynamic clinician.

Hi, I'm Ashley, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 13 years of experience working with adults , couples and families affected by substance use disorders, trauma and acute mental health disorders. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings which include residential, outpatient, community mental health, private practice and teaching graduate students in an adjunct role.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor that specializes in working with those dealing with depression, anxiety, and women’s issues. I also have more than ten years of experience working with parents of children with disabilities and offering individual therapy to adolescents and adults with varying developmental disabilities. I utilize a holistic approach and incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused therapy, as well as others.

Kate creates a safe, trusting atmosphere while helping her clients uncover key insights that lead to personal growth, greater clarity and peace. She focuses on improving her clients' relationships with themselves, their family, significant others and friends. Kate uses an integrative, collaborative approach to promote greater emotional health and wellbeing. Her work focuses on each client's unique history that shaped them into the person they are today. She stays curious and compassionate about all parts of the self in order to bring her clients into the person they wish to be now.

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.

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.

Life is difficult, and even the strongest and the most intelligent people need help at times. You should be proud of any steps you take towards challenging your fears and self-growth. Therapy is a process that offers a unique opportunity for transformation and growth by guiding you to reflect on your issues, challenge your fears, and develop a greater awareness of what is causing your problems. Overall this is what can help you heal and grow.

Hello and welcome! You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or worrying about the past or the future. There are times in our life when we experience challenging emotional situations and just need someone to talk to. Whether you are going through a tough life transition, struggling with depression, anxiety, or wanting to let go of unhealthy habits, together, we will work as a team to explore and manage the root of these issues.

Whether you are 5, 18, 35 or 85, there are sometimes obstacles that get in the way to living our lives to the fullest. My job is to help you change patterns of thinking and behavior and that are preventing you from living according to your full potential. I have over twelve years of clinical experience working with individuals and families who are dealing with a variety of mental health issues including, depression, anxiety, trauma, Mood Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, sexual abuse and substance abuse. I have over eight years experience specifically working with children and adolescents.

I work with adults , helping my clients gain a deeper awareness of their experience, their history and their current circumstances. I work collaboratively and compassionately with my clients to make sense of their feelings, thoughts and behaviors and develop a sense of comfort and value in being who they are. Together, my clients and I explore their hopes and desires, and experiment with new possibilities and expanded ways of viewing themselves. I specialize in working with people who are struggling with past trauma, experiencing critical feelings about themselves or feeling challenged in their relationships.

My approach is gentle yet direct; emphasizing authenticity, empathy and humor (when appropriate) within a safe and relaxed environment . I incorporate the principles of mindfulness and self-compassion in confronting issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and patterns of negative thinking. I believe that you enter therapy already equipped for personal transformation. My role is to nurture the emergence of your highest self, and provide support as you begin to trust your innate ability to heal old wounds and discover deep fulfillment. We will work towards embracing imperfection as part of the human experience, and acceptance as the antidote to suffering.

Are you ready to try something different? Life, and the changes that come with it, can be really difficult at times, especially in this modern age. Does this sound familiar? You wake up one morning and it just feels too difficult to get yourself going. You are watching your friends go through life events while you feel like you're still trying to figure things out. You find yourself crying while driving your car, and you can't explain why. You are constantly arguing with a loved one and you just can't stop.

Maybe this is the year you're ready to address lingering issues hindering your personal growth and fulfillment. Seeking help is half the battle and I can guide you through the rest of the journey. I work with clients to provide a safe space to address a variety of issues ranging from trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, shame, self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Together we can develop a new narrative about yourself and your potential while addressing past traumas and developing coping strategies to manage current and future challenges.

Let's be honest; life is complicated. At some point in our lives, we need help from others who can understand our lived experiences, including myself. I imagine what brought you here is that you are looking to improve your emotional and psychological well-being and relationships with others or with yourself. You probably would welcome practical tools to alleviate the additional stress these layers add to an already difficult situation(s). I understand. I've been there too. For most, short-term cognitive behavioral therapy and a solution-focused approach are effective but require active participation in your healing process.