Divorce Therapists in Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA

You can and will thrive in your relationships, creativity and career. I believe in looking at the whole person, body and mind, to actualize real growth and to discover realistic solutions. For couples, you will develop more effective communication and conflict resolution skills, rekindle intimacy, trust and care as a team, or learn to navigate co-parenting and divorce well. For individuals you will overcome blocks and unhelpful patterns, resolve trauma, shame and fears, develop greater self-awareness, confidence and create real coping skills in the midst of stress and anxiety to regain empowerment and peace in your own life.

Death and divorce catch most of us totally unprepared because we are not taught how to handle loss. We can feel so ill-equipped. Whether your loss is from death of a loved one, divorce or breakup, loss of trust, loss of safety or other meaningful emotional losses, healing is finding new reasons for living. Learn skills and tools to end the pain, isolation and loneliness. Discover healing and joy again.

Hello and thanks for visiting my profile! Are fear, anxiety, and worried thoughts about the past or future highjack your life? Have life stressors left you feeling empty or joyless with self-care and nurturing nowhere to be found? Let's look into your past to better understand your present, and share with you effective tools drawn from mindfulness, breathwork, and CBT to get through today. I provide a safe space in which to help you to explore, and learn more about who you are and what you need in order to feel more safe, secure, and peaceful on daily basis.

In my work with children and teenagers, I see behavior as having meaning. Difficult behaviors such as defiance, tantrums, aggression, and isolation are often the youth’s maladaptive attempts at communicating emotions. I see my role as a facilitator of effective communication, collaborating with youth to understand their experiences and identify/verbalize their thoughts and feelings. With a decade of working with kids in a variety of settings, I work primarily from a relational and attachment-based foundation, which utilizes compassion, attunement, and co-regulation to promote wellbeing through enhanced relationships and self-worth.

It is daunting to decide to see a therapist, especially if you are not familiar with clinical treatment. Sometimes you need help uncovering thoughts and feelings regarding concerning matters. Are you so anxious, depressed, and angry that you feel overwhelmed? Or do you want to be a more social, confident, and positive individual? Each client is unique. The ultimate goal of therapy is to allow a client to learn about themselves in order to be more proactive and live the fullest life possible.

In life, there are moments that leave us feeling lost, lonely, and wondering where we fit in the world. I understand it takes courage to seek help, so I invite you now to reach out and take one step further on your path to meaningful change. Based in Los Angeles, I continue to help men, women, and nonbinary individuals who are struggling with self-esteem, performance anxiety, family/religious trauma, and relationships. Together, we will unveil all that you are facing and discover new paths and ways of being that will lead you to experience healing and growth.

Maybe you have had a recent transition in life, or perhaps you are experiencing anxiety or sadness. Maybe you are a busy mother. You may have a desire to move past roadblocks in your life! You are wanting to grow in self-confidence and a better sense of who you are. My approach as a therapist is to create an supportive and nonjudgmental environment that is respectful of every walk of life. My therapeutic stance comes from an assessment & exploration that respects you! I have extensive experience working in the Mental Health field with people who have anxiety and depression, addiction, and relationship crises from teens to adults.

Offering Face-to-Face or TeleHealth (online video in real-time) psychotherapy. With over 30 years of clinical experience helping people change, I can appreciate the challenge of searching for the right therapist. You want a caring, professional but most of all an EFFECTIVE therapist. The point of all therapies is to do one thing- HELP YOU TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES, You're seeking a therapist because whatever was working up until now isn't working as well. You've come to a crossroads on your path. My task is to assist you in choosing the right direction. I specialize in the use of Cognitive-Behavioral and Hypnotherapy to address:

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, working with adults, children, adolescents, and families in my private practice. Some of the issues I address include: depression, anxiety, learning and behavioral challenges, bullying and conflict with peers, divorce , step-families, death of a parent or sibling, sexual, emotional or physical abuse, school refusal and school phobia, self-harming behaviors, life transitions and identity. In addition to my private practice, I have over two decades of experience working as a teacher, school counselor, Middle School Principal, Council Facilitator and currently as Director of Wellness.

Relationships require care. Perhaps you are here looking for help on deepening connection and intimacy? Maybe you need to make a hard decision (e.g., readiness for children or separating)? Perhaps you are struggling to resolve resentment, move past infidelity, or dissolve a marriage? My therapeutic approach is rooted in your personal growth which allows the authentic self to safely emerge in connection with others. You can develop into to a less reactive, defensive or avoidant person. Relationship therapy can help you feel seen, let go of harmful expectations, repair past hurt, enjoy more satisfying sex, and find real partnership.

We all have the capacity and right to have a fulfilling life however, many barriers interfere with our current sense of satisfaction and our ability to achieve our dreams. I hope to be able to help you explore what barriers are getting in the way by focusing on recognizing and reinforcing your innate strengths, and exploring where blockages within your life manifested, and how they may be shifted so that you are able to transform.

A compassion-based practice, I work with Gen Z (18-22), Millennials (22-47), Gen X (47-56), Baby Boomers (57-75), and Traditionalists (75+) using positive psychology to help with life transitions (college, LGBTQ, change of career, unemployment, trauma, grief, disability, relationships, marriage, divorce , abandonment, chronic illness, COVID-19, loss of a loved one/parent/child/spouse, loss of a beloved pet, etc.). Guided meditation/hypnotherapy, custom affirmations and sound therapy (Nepalese & Tibetan singing bowls) are just some of the coping strategies to help people release the past and move toward their future success!

I am invested in facilitating lasting and generative growth and self-realization in my clients. Change is hard and inevitable, and sometimes it is something we choose ( divorce , career change, major move), and sometimes it happens to us (loss of a loved one, diagnosis with illness, loss of a job), but no matter the circumstance, together I believe we can work to move through it and emerge feeling healed, whole, and ready to live each day to its fullest. I am invested in being the best therapist for you and hope you will contact me so we can discuss how you can live with intention, meaning and purpose. I am accepting new clients.

I enjoy helping people transform their lives and I would love to help you find ways to make your life better. Our sessions should be filled with insight, warmth, humor, and hope. I want to help you find your purpose and provide you with genuine support to help you live your best life.

Are you feeling stuck in relationships, jobs, or entrenched beliefs about yourself that may not be valid? Unhealthy thoughts, feelings, behaviors and attachments can create patterns that lead to anxiety, depression, addiction and more. The definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results.” If you want to break the cycle, therapy can be a powerful tool in helping you identify problem areas and begin your personal transformation. The process begins with having someone who will listen, understand your needs, uncover stressors and seek solutions.

I have been in private practice since 1986, over 30 years. My specialty is helping individuals who suffer from the whole spectrum of anxiety disorders. Any therapist "worth their salt" is one who has been tested by fire and has lived through a transformative experience so that they can truly share their wisdom with others. When I speak about anxiety to a client, I've been there. I am an expert on anxiety, fear, phobias, and panic.

Reaching out to find a therapist for your child may be an overwhelming experience. It means that your child may need some extra support, and that your efforts to find them that support are based in love and maybe some frustration. Perhaps you’ve noticed some concerning changes in your young child’s demeanor, a lack of confidence or increased temper tantrums. Maybe you've observed your teenager slipping into depression or anxiety as they merge into young adulthood. I’m here to support you and your family.