Psychodynamic Therapists in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA

Monica, (pronouns she/her/ella), is a Latine therapist that uses a person centered, attachment based, psychodynamic, somatic, and trauma-informed lens in her work. She brings an authentic and caring presence into the therapy room. Monica believes in a whole-person approach, and therefore considers the needs of mind, body, and spirit in her approach.

Jade Tree is a collective of psychotherapists who offer holistic, professional, artful, compassionate therapy for adults, couples and adolescents. We tailor our caring, hands-on approach to each client, and our aim is to help you become the person you want to be. We believe that real lasting change is possible, and we have the skill and dedication to help you get there.

I am an Asian American licensed clinical social worker in California with over five years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I provide teletherapy for a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, racial discrimination, and bicultural stress. I also helped many people who had experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels.

Hola, My name is Dr. Desirée Hermosillo. I am a Latino/a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 8 year's experience as a mental health therapist. I am also a registered Psychological Associate under a Licensed Psychologist. I practice under my LMFT at my group practice: Hermosillo Family Therapy, Inc. I started my career working with foster/adopted youth, adolescents, and families in residential and school based programs. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma (immigration/abuse), PTSD, ADHD, behavior issues, self-harm/SI, life transitions (work, school, identity, relationships) and grief and loss.

Hello, and welcome to your journey of self-exploration. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who utilizes a trauma-informed lens approach to therapy. I work with trauma, mood disorders ( anxiety, depression), self-esteem, and life transitions. I typically work with clients who struggle with trauma, PTSD symptoms, mood disorders (anxiety and depression), and self-esteem. I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems, and Psychodynamic Therapy. I create a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, and exploratory environment for clients.

Hi, my name is Joanna Marroquin. I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Southern California. It is my privilege to have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of community settings for the past 10 years. I am passionate about supporting individuals in their personal growth and healing journey to become the best version of themselves. As your therapist, I hope to be able to hold space through the difficult times and celebrate the accomplishments through a psychodynamic and collaborative approach.

I offer culturally sensitive, trauma-informed psychotherapy to support folks. I help bring awareness, healing, and transformation in times of need, difficulties, and transitions. I have deep commitment and curiosity for my clients. Working with me, you'll find someone who is warm, open, spacious and engaged, and playful at times.

If I had to choose three words that encapsulated my therapeutic approach, the words would be authenticity, compassion, and context. I learned how to deconstruct chaotic complex situations into digestible and palatable pieces. I learned to individualize and tailor interventions to meet students where they were at, not where I wanted them to be. I learned that no student, teacher, or classroom can optimally function in isolation, but rather thrive when choosing to operate interdependently.

HeIlo! Welcome! Are you ready to work on your issues with the support of an experienced, compassionate therapist? Let’s meet to get acquainted with one another and discuss your issues and goals, and to help heal and grow. Some of the issues my clients experience are Depression, Anxiety, Relationship issues, ADHD, and Trauma. I work with clients who have dysfunctional family backgrounds, have survived various types of abuse, and are struggling with dealing with family members or others, and with recovering from their childhoods. I also work with clients who have a “difficult” parent/parent with a personality disorder.

Therapy is all about self-acceptance and rediscovering yourself. In therapy with me, I will learn about you as you are your own self expert, you know yourself best. From there, we learn what has been working and not working for you. The relationship we build in therapy is essential to the effectiveness in your treatment. I also have experience in multicultural and biracial issues.

My goal is to provide you with skills that you can take and maintain even after you complete your therapy journey with me. Some of these skills can include, but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, communication, mindfulness, anxiety management, and relaxation skills. I have experience in working with all ages of life. My passion is working with young adults and adults, couples, and families. I specialize in the treatment of depression (including prenatal and postpartum), anxiety, trauma, addictions, interpersonal conflict, and life transitions.

Reaching out for help from a therapist can feel difficult or uncertain, but it also reveals the part of you that knows things can change. I believe that therapy can provide a place for healing, growth and creativity. Whether you are starting therapy for the first time or seeking a new approach, I will meet you with compassion and curiosity - working to create a space in which you feel safe and deeply heard. My style is warm, nonjudgmental and creative. Together we will find space and meaning for that which may not yet be fully felt or understood.

The key to emotional and psychological wellness lies in the balance of action and acceptance. The role of the therapist is to provide the client with enough unconditional support and practical strategies to attain this balance and achieve their goals. Because each client is different, I employ an integrated approach. I draw from person centered therapy, attachment/psychodynamic theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.

Dealing with anxiety, complex relationship dynamics, or feeling stuck creatively? If you are motivated to change I am here for you. Leaping from a creative profession to my lifelong dream of being a psychotherapist, I know the courage it takes to embrace change. Whether you're a teen, a young adult, or a parent like me, I would love to help you gain clarity, lessen stress, and enrich relationships. Working together we can build real and practical skills to have the confidence to live the present and fulfilled life you deserve.

You want to be more compassionate with yourself but struggle with constant self-criticism. The more you try to be kind to yourself, the more your inner voice judges your imperfections and mistakes. You feel defeated at resolving this internal battle, so you disassociate or become hyper-focused on productivity. Whether as a woman experiencing increased pregnancy and postpartum anxieties, anger, and betrayal by their body in birth traumas or as a couple having trouble navigating a new life stage that has surfaced disconnection and loneliness, you're looking for a way out of this cycle.

My hope is for clients to feel empowered and supported during their therapeutic journey as they explore and strengthen their relationship with themselves and others. Therapy is a collaborative journey and I will work with you to help you gain insight into your lived experiences and facilitate change while supporting your identity exploration.

Accepting new Clients! You are finally ready to start therapy again and try something new. You have struggled to find a Therapist that you feel understands you and you place a lot of value on your mental health. You struggle with how you feel about yourself and feeling good in your relationships. You find yourself in a lot of one sided relationships and can't understand why. You've been in treatment before and are ready to continue working on yourself. Your friends don't seem to always understand and want you to desperately "move on". You often think the problem is you. But it isn't.

I see therapy as working towards a new improved and more empowered you. I view and treat my client as the expert in his/her life. I view myself as a facilitator of emotional healing and change. I provide a non-judgmental environment where my client can explore relationships and other aspects of his or her life and decide upon changes or adjustments he or she can implement. Therapy is a safe space where perfection is not required or expected.

I hold the sacredness of authenticity, humaning alongside other humans. I focus on working with women, particularly women of color, to show up to the brutal, sweaty, and liberating work of tending to your life while challenging oppressive systems that want humans to stay small. Together, we examine trauma and pain with self-compassion, address avoidance, build vocabulary around emotions to expand your knowing, and work together to enrich relational bonds. I would love to hold space for you! I am licensed and available to work with residents of California and Washington.