Attachment-based Therapists in McLaughlin, Los Angeles, CA

My name is Aba Horthy (they/them) and I am a queer mixed nonbinary therapist who creates a nonjudgemental space for clients. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy, such as coming out, gender dysphoria & medical transition. I also specialize in (complex) trauma and PTSD as well as chronic illness, disability, grad school anxiety, aging, grief, loss, Alzheimer’s & dementia. I have a deep capacity for working with trauma and supporting clients who think their story is “too heavy” for others to bear. I sees individual teenagers, adults, as well as couples & polycules.

As a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Root to Rise Therapy, I specialize in working with couples and individuals to navigate relationship connection and communication issues, and to overcome anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges. I believe that a therapeutic relationship based in acceptance and unconditional positive regard fosters healing. I hold an Attachment-Based perspective while working with couples and adults to promote increased awareness, compassion, a deeper connection with oneself, and greater emotional security with loved ones.

Do you want to experience a safe connection, be seen, and valued? Do you feel like you have been misunderstood and mislabeled throughout your life? In my therapeutic approach, I strive to collaborate with clients to uncover harmful projections and traumatic experiences that have left them feeling hurt, fragmented, and alone. Together, we can work towards reframing and rewriting your story so that you have a say in how it is told. Whether you have experienced toxic relationships, emotional cut-off, or any challenging experience - my goal is to help you decide what is the best path for your life!

Hi! I'm Rebeks (they/them) - a transmasculine nonbinary therapist who specializes in trauma, LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy, and life with chronic illness, disability, college/academia, and affirmative approaches to neurodiversity such as Autism, ADHD, and OCD. I love working with folx in the "gray spaces" of identity who aren't quite sure they are (fill in the blank) enough. My approach to therapy is to provide solidity and a sense of containment to enable the deeper healing-work — especially for those with complex trauma, dissociation and early attachment ruptures.

My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.

I believe therapy is a container for self-expression where you can show up exactly as you are. As a person with lived experience of being queer, Arab, Non-binary, and Muslim, I have seen first hand how difficult it is to find someone whose values align around the importance of community and is committed to a trauma-informed framework. Growing up in a world that constantly feeds us narratives such as “healing happens alone” and “we are solely responsible for the state of our own wellbeing” can be deeply challenging and frustrating. Together, we will dismantle the notion of isolation as a symbol of strength.

I'm a licensed MFT in practice since 2008. I am fully trained in EMDR; I obtained EFT Externship certification for couple therapy; I also received DBT and CBT training for anxiety at BECK Institute. I'm familiar with intercultural issues affecting mental health. I have treated individuals and couples from many different backgrounds. I'm fluent in Taiwanese, Mandarin, and English.

I help individuals and couples identify the obstacles that get in the way of their joy. Often the pains of trauma and other life events make it difficult to trust ourselves and our bodies. Our work together will help you trust yourself, improve your relationship with yourself / partner and empower your overall wellness. Guilt, shame, depression and anxiety are feelings that often create suffering related to and that affect self worth, sleep, social interactions, and romantic relationships. Together we will explore the root of the suffering and how to empower healing within you. You are the expert of your healing.

You are so much more than you know. At your core, you know your true wants and needs, but past experiences can create patterns that keep you from being consciously aware of them. Therapy can help you to know yourself better, offering greater understanding that allows for more fulfilling relationships with yourself, your loved ones, and your work. In therapy, we will work together to reveal the meaning behind challenging experiences and their affect on your life. In doing so, your difficult feelings can transform from a source of pain that keeps you stuck in patterns into a helpful guide toward growing, thriving, and loving yourself.

We all need a supportive and safe person to talk to, both when things are going well, and when life feels challenging. A therapist can help guide and support you through life's ups and downs. I specialize in college mental health, and enjoy helping young adults navigate life transitions. I also have experience working with survivors of trauma, and am particularly passionate about helping people work through developmental and childhood trauma.

Are you experiencing anxieties, depression, or relationship issues? Do you feel paralyzed by thoughts of the future or weighed down by memories of the past? Do you struggle with unhealthy behavioral patterns, negative self-talk, and low self-esteem? Is your goal to get to a place where you can thrive instead of survive? I provide a Client Centered approach and a safe space to process your thoughts and emotions. I provide therapeutic support during your journey of healing, self-discovery, and growth. I strive for collaboration in creating a therapeutic plan that will fit your unique needs towards achieving your personal goals.

Perhaps you are encountering roadblocks of a happier and more satisfying life. Feelings of anxiety, sadness, and dissatisfaction as well as relationship difficulties, can leave us feeling frustrated and confused. I extend my help in a safe and supportive way. Together, we can explore your experiences to create meaning and movement towards fulfillment. Our earlier life events may have influenced us to establish unhelpful patterns in how we regard ourselves and relate to others.

Are you struggling with life changes or relationship issues? Trying to understand and work with a recent ADHD diagnosis? Want to take control of your anxiety? Making that first call to start therapy can be hard; you're taking a risk that you'll connect with that voice on the phone, or that video image online. We all need a safe space where we can talk through our fears and struggles. You want to find that right person who you know is not just listening to you; but really hearing you.

Currently have daytime availability- Are you tired and stressed out from just how hard this past year has been? Do you find yourself getting hooked by negative thoughts? Or caught in an unhelpful pattern? Through a kind, creative and collaborative process, we can work together to challenge negative thoughts, make space for all feelings and identify behaviors or patterns that are keeping you stuck. We can work together to make positive changes. I enjoy working with middle schoolers, teens and adults and have over 20 years of clinical experience. I would be happy to help you or your loved one meet their goals.

Are you going through a difficult time? Are you concerned about your child? I'm here to help. Like a trusted friend I'm very easy to talk to. I've served the Culver City / Mar Vista community for 25 years helping many others just like yourself. I specialize in stress management, depression, anxiety, children & adolescents, Family Counseling, relationship issues, major life events, phase of life issues and much more. Have confidence relief is near. I can help.

I am a psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of experience providing quality mental health care for clients of all ages. Are you experiencing symptoms of depression such as feelings of hopelessness, tearfulness, or an inability to enjoy daily life? Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, worry, or intermittent panic attacks? Do you have a history of trauma that haunts your dreams and affects your relationships? Has your child experienced trauma that is impacting his or her mood or school performance? Has family stress taken a toll on your children, your marriage, or yourself?