Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Navigating modern adulthood can be complicated and stressful. I specialize in helping adults in their 20s and 30s manage a variety of presenting issues including trauma, relationships, identity, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and grief and loss. My approach is LGBTQIA+-affirmative, feminist, sex-positive, and culturally-inclusive. We'll work together to identify patterns, build upon strengths, and enrich your sense of self. My style is warm, open, and compassionate, and I aim to provide a safe, collaborative space that nurtures the therapeutic relationship and promotes empowerment and inner growth.

My practice focuses on relationship-building whether it be with a love interest, partner, immediate/extended family members, the workplace, etc. Whatever methodology (CBT, IFS , hypnosis and more) I use creates multi-layered assessment of response to crisis, trauma, separation, alienation, etc. In relationship we are challenged to explore identity, values, self-worth and sense of belonging that give you the tools to be successful. Included in the work are homework assignments and setting short-term and long-term goals. In this way profound and lasting changes can be made in a short period of time.

Anxious, depressed, or stuck? I work to create a safe, non-judgmental space for adults and adolescents of all religions, races, sexualities, and genders to process their life needs, wants, and fears. I provide psychotherapy within the context of a therapeutic working alliance; by first building trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship, one can then work towards tackling larger life goals. I work from a core belief that our minds and bodies are deeply connected. Treating the whole person, including the impact of stress on their physical body, is an important component to treating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and more.

Are you seeking to live more authentically? Would you like to have breakthroughs on habitual patterns, gain deeper spiritual connections and heal from past wounds so you can live more joyfully? I currently run a community called The LIT Seekers, a community for experiential therapists, spirit seekers, meaning makers, healers and coaches. This community enjoys & studies Illuminated Healing (LIT) Methods: the integration of embodiment, shadow/light work ( IFS ), and working with guides. These somatic practices lead to powerful life-changing transformations for both clinicians and clients.

You are an individual with a unique story. Perhaps you’re a parent who wants to expand what it means to raise a child, maybe you’re processing trauma and working on re-parenting yourself, or you’re exploring questions of gender and sexuality. I come to this work because of stories. Stories of the human condition, stories we tell ourselves, the story that culture tells us, and stories that need repair. Sometimes we need help understanding, processing, or reimagining our stories.

Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship/family issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.

We are both physical and spiritual beings. It is when we forget to nurture each part that we lose our center and become out of balance. I have dedicated my life to understanding how our emotions impact our behavior and habits. I am a passionate student of the Mind-Body-Soul connection and approach therapy from a holistic point of view. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem/Self-image, Unblocking Creative Expression and Addictive Behavior.

Mental health challenges are due to the aftereffects of traumatic experiences. Trauma can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth. I specialize in trauma therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, and addiction. All these disorders can look different from person to person, and that is where our therapeutic journey of empowerment and self-exploration begins. I concentrate on creating a safe space of growth and self-discovery through unconditional positive regard, emotional regulation, and guided activities.

The capacity for healing resides in everyone. Therapy is about unhooking from self-limiting adaptive patterns, while cultivating self-acceptance and reconnecting with essential wise parts of yourself. I work with men and women using a depth-oriented, body-mind approach to explore the complexity of identity and relationships. My aim is to help you understand from an embodied perspective the deeper dynamics of your struggle, strengthen the parts inside of you that can move beyond it and engage in life with a greater sense of meaning, strength, and self-compassion.

I support others who have not felt safe to be their true Self due to early relationship wounding or trauma, to find liberation from shame, pain, and trauma. Finding self-love and acceptance, courage, ownership of your story, authenticity, and your inner wisdom, creates a great sense of harmony and connection inside and out. In addition to drawing from various integrative and inclusive models of healing, somatic practices, ancestral healing, and mindfulness, clients connect with their own innate and embodied wisdom.

Are you tired of "reacting" and not feeling good about yourself? Is your past controlling you in the present in ways that aren't serving you? When we are "hijacked" by our past experiences we lose the ability to "choose" how we want to respond. This affects how we feel physically and emotionally; which can make us feel depressed, anxious, shameful. This in turn impacts the quality of our interpersonal relationships. It doesn't have to be that way. I see therapy as a relational and collaborative process that supports wellbeing on mental, physical and spiritual levels.

Are your relationships and the people around you creating turmoil in your life? I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with experience providing therapy for individuals, couples, and children. I create a healing environment where individuals feel supported in exploring new perspectives and living better lives. I am committed to providing therapy that utilizes the best therapeutic practices available to address the problems and effect change in the lives of the clients I serve. I view the client as the expert - I will work with you to help bring about the goals you wish to see in your life.

Most people need help at various times in their lives navigating difficult experiences. My approach is collaborative, action-oriented and positive with individuals and couples. When relevant, I incorporate somatic (body) approaches, including EMDR and brainspotting modalities to working with anxiety and trauma. My practice also includes the option of "walking and talking" outdoors. I am influenced by IFS / IFIO ("parts work"), self compassion, feminist, and polyvagal approaches. I look forward to hearing from you so we can connect more deeply with the past and address your barriers to well being and a more coherent integrated self.

I'm Oscar Valdez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with individuals on issues like anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, life transitions, substance use, and spirituality. I use trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), gestalt work, Motivational interviewing, and Client-centered work and I use the internal family systems model. I am a Unites States Marine Corps veteran and aim to follow a motto that I was taught leave it better than you found it. I aim to partner alongside my clients as a means to attain this goal.

You're doing it all - online yoga classes, meal-prepping, killing it at work, and making the best sourdough starter on this side of the Colorado River. But when you hit the pillow at night - there's a loneliness, a deep dissatisfaction, anxiety, a stirring discontentment. On the surface, you've got your shit together, but deep down - your life is being hijacked by your self-judgment, anxiety, negative beliefs, and the inner saboteur. Are you ready to get out of your own way so that you can finally enjoy relationships, work, and family? Your heart wants to be held and we were never meant to do this alone.

Sometimes, life can be difficult to navigate. Let’s work together to help you find the relief, joy, and confidence you have been yearning for. I provide therapy for adult individuals and couples in an empathetic, down-to-earth, and non-judgmental atmosphere. My approach draws on techniques from several schools of therapy including narrative therapy, mindfulness self-compassion techniques, attachment therapy (EFT), and internal family systems . To learn more about these approaches and how they might work for you, feel free to reach out and schedule a consultation.

We are a small, dedicated collective of therapists located in South Pasadena. We are passionate about the work of healing and strive to provide compassionate, respectful, trauma-informed therapy to a diverse group of clients. We specialize in supporting clients through relationship issues, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, overwhelm, trauma and vicarious trauma, as well as perinatal mental health concerns. We also have special insight into the needs of parents, artists and athletes. Our therapists are eclectically trained and integrate somatic and depth work with concrete cognitive behavioral skills and tools.

I strive to ensure my clients feel valued, accepted, and heard. I have experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I also enjoy working with all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience working with trauma, adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, and loss. The modalities I incorporate are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems Theories, and Psychodynamic and Behavioral Therapy. Together, we will work to bring you the happiness and healthy life you want to have and enjoy.