Therapists in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA

It is not easy to ask for help.  I believe that in order to heal and move forward in our lives, we need to be able to dig deep and figure out what is holding us back.  While this can be challenging and at times uncomfortable, it is not something you need to do alone.

Hello and welcome to my Psychology Today page! I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. I have expertise and specialized training in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, relationship distress, interpersonal problems, depression insomnia and health-related issues, such as chronic pain and living with chronic illness. My integrative, depth-oriented and evidence-based approach to therapy will focus on helping you resolve past hurt and trauma, understand symptoms and find relief from suffering.

We all desire belonging and connection, but relationships can be hard! Many of us grow up without role models for the type of intimacy we desire. As a therapist, I hope to serve as a guide on your path towards healthier connections with yourself and those around you. I have a specialization in LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy. I work with relationships and individuals from a poly-affirming, kink-affirming, sex-positive framework to help dispel shame around sex and relationships outside of our hetero/cis/mononormative cultural standards.

I want you to know what I already do -- you are enough. There is nothing broken about you. And looking for help (which you’re doing right now!) is evidence of your resilience. I believe that all people are inherently resourceful. So, the work that we’ll be doing together is (re)connecting you to your own inner resources, strengths, and values. We’ll co-create a space where you can explore your tender spots and deepest desires.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working primarily with children, teens, and young adults through a wide range of challenges. My specializations include working with individuals experiencing issues related to self-esteem, mild depression, anxiety, and adjustment. I also have extensive experience working with issues that result from traumatic experiences as I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My therapeutic goal is to meet you in your unique experience to create a safe space that encourages freedom of self-expression without judgment to promote a sense of being seen, heard, and understood.

My approach is relational and strengths based. During my 25 years of practice I have supported clients confronting various forms of distress including anxiety, depression, childhood trauma and substance abuse. I have worked with families and individuals and have specific training and interest in supporting gender nonconforming adults, youth and their families.

I believe in therapy that is collaborative and relational. Experiences of empathy, warmth, and attunement can be transformative and healing. Through exploring the challenges you are facing, relationship dynamics, and the nuanced language of your personal narrative, we will begin to identify unconscious methods of coping that may no longer be serving you. It is not until we recognize these deep parts of ourselves that we can begin to shift them.

I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals and couples identify and work through patterns in their lives that are no longer working for them. In my practice, I address a wide range of needs and work with clients of all ages with diverse issues. My specialties include working with past and current trauma, relationship issues, divorce, parenting difficulties, anxiety, depression, difficulty determining career/academic goals, and painful life transitions. I am also trained in EMDR Therapy, which has been very successful in treating people suffering from anxiety, panic, post traumatic stress, or other painful emotions.

You're reading this because you're curious about therapy and how it can help. Maybe you're experiencing feelings of depression or anxiety? Relationship conflict with your partner? Have events in life led you to a crossroads, unsure of what the future holds? There are times in life when we can all use some support and guidance. Contact me for a free consultation to see if I can help. The goal of our work together will be to help you feel better about yourself and happier with your life.

Perhaps you are experiencing discomfort in one or many of your relationships, or are just feeling generally out of control or down. You don't have to navigate these difficult feelings alone, we can face them together. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to support you. Together, we can work to identify relationship or behavioral patterns that may have fallen into your blindspots and together face any negative feelings. Through this insight and self-discovery, we will explore your past safely together to make sense of your present and support you in building a fulfilling and meaningful future.

Throughout life, we utilize tools we’ve learned along the way as coping methods. But what happens when these tools no longer work? How do we thrive and grow when our usual go-to solutions aren’t helping us? Or, even worse, are holding us back?I’m a licensed psychotherapist who believes strongly in the power to change our lives and achieve the outcomes we want. My personal and professional journeys have led me to work with others by combining experience, compassion, intuition and training. My style is interactive; you are very much a part of the journey and our work is tailored to fit your needs.

I am a caring and intelligent counselor who helps individuals and couples become more grounded in themselves as they make changes in their lives that create the clarity and ease they are looking for. With over twenty years of experience, I find that a trusting environment enhances emotional safety and rapport. This allows my clients to bring more curiosity about themselves and fewer judgements. My style is interactive and dynamic, focusing on the connection of mind, body, and soul. I teach mental health skills so clients learn to tolerate anxieties and other feelings that often accompany growth in order to obtain the happiness they seek.

Whether you are going through a transitional phase in your life, taking you relationship to a new level, needing to work on said relationship, or just feeling lost in your life and in need of community - I am here to walk alongside you and help guide you through it. Do you feel like your life needs balance? Has work taken over too much of your life? Are you and your partner experiencing a stage of flux or miscommunication? Maybe you just moved in together and are finding this new dynamic challenging? Or perhaps you want to open up the relationship (or close it)? Attempt polyamory? All of these can require some guidance.

Finding a therapist can be a daunting process and I believe it is important to feel at ease in order to do the work that therapy entails. I provide a comfortable, down to earth environment and demeanor that will allow you to develop insight, find more choices in your life, and build your self confidence. It is very important to me that you get the results you are looking for in therapy and that your experience is a positive one. I am sensitive, caring and dedicated to our work together.