Codependency Therapists in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA

Are you feeling unsure about what you want for yourself? Has your stress and anxiety become so intolerable that it prevents you from enjoying the present and moving towards your desired future? Are you having trouble defining your goals or moving toward them? Do you struggle with feelings of self-loathing and low self-esteem? Many of us hit points where we confront injuries from our past or roadblocks in the present that feel too difficult to face, which can create feelings of hopelessness and extreme stress about how to move forward. With the right help and tools these challenges and lack of clarity can be resolved!

Dr. Wendy M. O'Connor is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as holds a Doctorate in Marriage & Family Therapy and is in private practice in Los Angeles California. She has worked in various settings with over seventeen years of experience in the community. Dr. Wendy O'Connor & Associates specializes in single adults, couples & teens. I am thoughtful and caring. I have over a decade of experience as a marriage and family therapist. I specialize in couples and individuals, working with people who are single, dating, engaged, married, separated, or post-divorce and dealing with trauma/crisis, infidelity, grief and loss

As a licensed clinical psychologist, I set a tone that is practical, straightforward, and supportive, allowing for the process of therapy to feel deep and productive. I am an expert in building on personal strengths in order to enhance your healing process to develop insight and growth. As such, I use my skills to treat a wide range of disorders including anxiety, depression, relationship/dating issues, life transitions, issues related to self-esteem, body image issues, OCD, and insomnia. I work with my clients, including adults and couples, to create a safe space to share, heal, grow, and thrive.

How is your heart and spirit these days? Are you connected with yourself and others or a larger collective in the way you want to be? Are you hard on yourself or filled with guilt, anger, conflict, loss? Are you feeling overwhelmed by change, or frustrated with family, friends or relationships? Do you find it difficult to ask for help from others, or say no to people? Are you in a process of understanding your gender, sexuality, neurodivergences (AudHD, Austism, ADHD, HSP, etc.), culture, spirituality, religion, illness/disability? If you're ready to connect more with the resources that are already inside you, you can reach out.

Starting therapy can be both exciting and relieving, as well as initially daunting. Many people avoid therapy for fear of judgement, not thinking their issues are "that bad", or are afraid of facing themselves. When there's avoidance or lack of help, these problems tend to keep getting worse. I believe that therapy is all about creating a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can work together to help you shift your mindset, make better choices, and improve aspects of your life that may not be working. My approach is all about working as a team to help you reach your personal goals.

Keeping up with work expectations, family dynamics, social life, relationships... It's easy to feel disconnected from what we want out of life when we're just trying to get through the day. Many people who seek out therapy with me struggle to take time for themselves and set boundaries. I help adults overcome anxiety and people pleasing so they can feel empowered to live authentic, intentional lives. I support my clients in processing emotions, untangling the past, and gaining insight. Together we challenge those patterns that are no longer serving while building new ones.

Are you experiencing a big life transition? Have you experienced a loss? Or maybe just need a little extra support and guidance? As your therapist, I will approach challenges with an open mind and seek to meet you where you are at. My hope is for clients to walk away from sessions feeling heard and seen. I became a therapist to be able to provide a safe space for individuals to process life’s twists and turns in addition to helping clients find their inner truths. Clients like you find me to be warm, authentic and supportive.

I specialize in the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, neurodiversity (ASD), and neurodiverse couples. Using attachment theory, mindfulness, traditional and alternative modalities (including EMDR) to personalize every treatment plan, I strive to make a genuine connection with each individual to help inform my approach.

Jessie's current work focuses on supporting children, adolescents, and adults within the context of individual, family, and/or couples therapy. Together, they collaborate on the goals while receiving valuable tools and skills to cope with life challenges, gain empowerment, repair relationships, and develop agency, both within and outside the therapy room. Jessie specializes in a wide range of issues, including complex trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, self-worth, relationships, phase of life transitions, parenthood, self-esteem, and body image.

Hi and welcome to my in-person or telehealth practice. Ready for a change? Are you feeling down, anxious, unmotivated or simply unhappy? First know that you are not alone. You have already made the first courageous step toward the positive changes you are seeking. Let's transform your current state into a new life for yourself absent of stress, anxiety, depression and worry. Together we can develop healthy adaptive strategies to support you through life changes, develop strong relationships, and help you connect with your authentic self.

Hello! My name is Alina Mikolaitis and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in the field of mental health and psychology since 2000. My approach in therapy is to focus on building organic relationships, process and resolve identified issues, and ultimately support you in reaching your goals to live a more positive and fulfilling life. I mainly work with adult individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, postpartum, addiction, an array of mental health issues, familial and relationship issues.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed? These can be symptoms of your life being impacted by past events. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety and relationship issues. Together we will create a safe space where you can feel and be heard. As we explore and reprocess past traumas, we begin to lighten the emotional burden we’ve carried, and sense of relief is experienced. I utilize EMDR, CBT, mindfulness and other approaches to assist adolescents and adults with developing insight and feeling empowered to change behaviors and thoughts that no longer serve them.

We are each on our own path, and it is through our relationships and experiences with self, others, and the world around us that we begin to grow and heal. Life can hold us back from engaging in the change we want to see. Whatever difficulties you may be experiencing, whether it be generational trauma, issues with attachment, struggling with depression, your spirituality, or any other distressing experience, I will walk the path with you, as I believe healing is a journey in which you do not have to walk alone.

Are you stuck or unable to get what you want out of your life? Do you feel disconnected or that you can't maintain good relationships? Are you tired of trying to make things better on your own? When you feel like you can't get where you want to be in life or are struggling with your mental health, it may be difficult to understand that your life can get better. However, you can move forward and become the person you want to be. You can change. In therapy, we will confront the issues holding you back. You will learn skills and coping techniques to apply to improve your everyday life.

Are you grappling with anxiety, depression, OCD, or attention-related challenges? I’m a nationally recognized expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the research-based treatment of choice for quickly and effectively treating depression, anxiety, and related problems. If you're in search of a personalized and collaborative therapeutic journey, I'm here to help you. My commitment as a psychologist is to understand your unique needs and collaborate with you to provide you with the most effective therapy science has to offer.

Therapy can be a dynamic, interactive process of deepening your connection with yourself and others, exploring your identity, and redefining your life’s purpose. I am committed to supporting people who have decided to look inward, which can be a fascinating, challenging, and rewarding ongoing experience. I work with individuals and couples as they navigate transitions, consider life choices, search for meaning, process relational trauma, and learn to communicate more deeply. Many of my clients identify as highly sensitive and/or are impacted by neurodiversity (ND individuals, ND/NT couples, and parents of ND kids/teens).

Accepting new clients for individual and couples ketamine-assisted therapy and psychedelic integration only at this time. Waitlist for all other clients. If trauma, attachment wounds, relationship patterns, anxiety or OCD are keeping you feeling stuck, frustrated, or hopeless and you know you need something to change but don’t know what steps to take to feel better, I can help. You don’t have to figure out how to fix this on your own. If you are curious about the treatments I offer or are wondering if we might be a good fit, you can make an appointment for a free, 20-minute call using this link: www.alishakingsley.com/schedule/

Do you feel lonely, sad, anxious, or frustrated with the way things are going in your life? These feelings may get in the way of living your best life, and therapy can help. As your therapist, I will offer you a comfortable space to help you discover your authentic self; leaving behind old patterns and habits that were unhelpful and did not fit who you would ultimately like to be as a person. We will work collaboratively to help you thrive in your career, strengthen relationships, and learn how to tolerate life's difficulties. I am here to support you on this challenging journey!

Life doesn't come with instructions, and sometimes going through it on your own can be daunting. I enjoy working with adolescents, teens, and young adults presenting with relationship issues, finding personal authenticity, building self-esteem, and stress management. I find psychology and the human experience endlessly fascinating, and believe therapy can usher in change and transformation. The power of another holding you in highest regard when feeling most vulnerable is healing, and finding a person you trust to be with you in that space is a barrier in itself. My approach is strengths-based, genuine, and nonpathologizing.