Therapists in Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA

You might be going through a difficult life transition, experiencing relationship problems, or feeling overwhelmed and unable manage your stress. Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to work with someone who will provide you with the support and tools you need to create change, feeling more insightful, aware, and grounded. I have extensive experience helping individuals and couples work on finding/maintaining healthy, satisfying relationships. I aid my clients in recognizing the way their past experiences and relationships shape the way they see themselves, affect their emotional well-being, and how they relate to others.

I provide a safe, collaborative space to help you get back to who you were, or would like to be. Sometimes this means looking to your past to help explain the present. Other times it means identifying outdated roles and stories that you are living by but no longer serve you. I will help you to explore, challenge, and learn more about who you are and what you need in order to be happy, and thriving.

I am dedicated to helping others improve the quality of their lives. I have a deep respect for those who come into my office and want to look at issues that can often be very painful and challenging. We all have areas that we struggle with at different times. I provide a very compassionate approach, one that will help you gain insight into what gets in the way of you having a fuller, healthier and happier life.

We live in a culture of expectations that are set high. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or any of the various other forms of dis-ease, I am here to hold space for you. I guide you towards a peaceful mind and healthy lifestyle. I provide a space to break through what is blocking you from feeling connected, safe, and successful in your surroundings. A goal of mine is to aid you in processing what is not working, in an effort to move forward with intention. I will be here to support you in achieving heightened self-awareness, clarity, and producing a plan that will transform your life.

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.

Over the years, I've assisted people in taking back control of their lives by deconstructing problems in order to understand better what continually supports their presence. Problems in life often minimize the knowledge we have about ourselves, I seek to reverse this so you can feel yourself in profoundly healthier ways. Negative stories about ourselves, are seductive but our lives are so much more than that. I believe that we have much more flexibility and resilience towards preferred change than we are led to believe. I work well with healers and creatives in the realms of sexuality, career and life purpose.

For many of us, asking for help isn't exactly one of our strengths. However, it is only when we are honest about our need for help that we are able to start our journey of healing. Together we can take a look at the challenges and barriers keeping you from the life you deserve, a life worth living. This world has a way of putting each of us into a box, confining us to the stereotypes and ideas others have of us. You don't have to limit yourself to those notions. Together we can work to break you out of that box and craft a sense of self that integrates with your strengths and values. No one else gets to say who you are, only YOU do.

Individuals and couples of all orientations and genders come to see me who want to find love, healing, and passion in their relationships and in their lives. They are looking for a Certified Sex and Couples Therapist, and a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist who is also the author of five books, including Open Monogamy, When You’re The One Who Cheats, The New Monogamy, and Getting the Sex You Want. Professionals can also join the supervision and consultation groups online. Intensives for couples help with celebrity stress, relationship issues, communication, desire problems, and recovery. www.drtammynelson.com

I see therapy a kind of "care-filled" container to hold and shape whatever process is needed to move towards the change you seek. Think of me as a compassionate and curious traveling companion for this leg of your journey. We all have natural drives to adapt, learn, and grow, but sometimes we get stuck and lose touch. I intend our therapy to be a safe AND brave space where we show up first, for YOU, so you can re-balance yourself in your relationships and in your life.

You deserve a safe environment where you feel free to express yourself and seek to understand what makes you, you. I am excited about the power of the therapeutic process, and believe that working together we may achieve the change you seek.

Entering therapy can be an overwhelming process and like any other relationship, you deserve to feel safe, heard, and respected. As a First-Generation Vietnamese-American, I always strive to stay informed and provide culturally competent care, attuning to the way culture, language, background, and systems of oppression/privilege shape and influence the way we view & navigate the world, both in and out of session. I believe that therapy is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest care without judgment, and that I work alongside my clients in clarifying and supporting them to reach their goals.

I'm happy you're here. It takes courage to seek out a perspective that can transform and empower you. When we allow ourselves the time to connect with our bodies, thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, we can heal and release what no longer serves; while at the same time strengthening what is true. Everything you are feeling serves a purpose. It is useful information. Symptoms such as: anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship challenges are all trying to tell you something. You need some attention and we can all benefit from positive, focused attention where we need it.

It takes a tremendous amount of strength and courage to begin the therapy process. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe, non-judgmental and connected space that promotes exploration, insight, and new possibilities. Through our work together, we will strive to gain a deeper understanding and skills to help you reach your therapeutic goals. With support, encouragement and guidance we will build a relationship that will facilitate the meaningful changes you are seeking.

** COVID-19 UPDATE: In order to provide the broadest possible access to mental health services during this time of economic uncertainty, I will do my best to offer sliding scale fees when needed. If we are unable to find something that works, I can refer you to trusted colleagues who should be able to accommodate lower fees. So please don't hesitate to reach out. We are here for you.

Thank you for stopping by and checking out my profile! I am an LPCC and I have a passion for helping people. Whether you are having difficulty with anxiety, a personal or family relationship issue, or stress from work, I believe that each client-therapist relationship is unique and that my care has to be tailored to your needs. When someone chooses me for help, I consider it an honor and privilege to help them get to a place of well-being. I have a background in treating substance-use disorder as well as anxiety and depression, but I cannot stress enough that every individual is unique.

Most of us come into therapy seeking change. Maybe we hurt too much, feel lonely, depressed, anxious, or hate our job. Our relationship might be faltering or we're feeling overwhelmed by the family. What I've learned is that we come into therapy thinking that we have one story, or narrative, and that narrative is set and fixed. I believe we've forgotten that we have a multitude of stories, or alternative narratives. Those alternative narratives can be discovered and shed light on new options and possibilities, while expanding our understanding of what we once believed was unalterable.

Are you feeling stuck? Hopeless? Unsure where to turn? We have all been there. I believe therapy provides safety, hope, understanding, and a way forward. I'm committed to creating a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space for my clients. I know from experience that holding onto hope for meaningful change, even when clients can't hold onto that hope for themselves, is one of the most powerful things I can offer.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Do you feel exhausted from anxiety, depression or constant worrying? Do you struggle with food-related issues such as a healthy relationship with food, body image, and obsessive food thoughts? My goal is to assist clients in coping with emotions and stress, changing self-destructive behaviors, and connecting with others. My therapeutic approach involves compassion, exploration, and insight. I offer a comfortable space and relaxed environment where we work together to find solutions to your problems and offer new ways of thinking and doing. I believe in living as your best and most authentic self.