Female Therapists in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA

In life there is pain. Painful experiences growing up that stay inside and manifest in our everyday behavior and internal struggles. In my work, whether the person is a child, teen, young adult, parent, or woman , I aim to provide a space of compassion and safety from which to understand the world around us (relationships, school, work, friendships) and the internal world within us (thoughts, emotions, pain, discomfort). The goal in my work is to help you/your child get in touch with, tune in, and understand themselves; in particular thoughts and feelings.

Therapy is not a one size fits all; your story, pain, and journey as a woman of color is unique. As the therapist, I recognize that each of my clients have different challenges, and I will tailor my approach to your specific needs. Providing you with a safe space of no judgment is one of my top priorities. In doing so, I strive to help you reach your full potential by removing the stigmas and narratives of black women .

Shanoan is a Licensed Clinical Social Workers with over 10 years of experience. She is committed to equipping and empowering women to live healthy, flourishing lives. She is unique in that, she takes a holistic approach to addressing mental health issues by targeting additional areas of well-being such as: physical health, spiritual health, social-emotional health, social equity, community/social support systems, and intersectionality. She believes, true healing is all encompassing.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in women 's mental health. I have extensive training in reproductive & maternal metal health. Nurturing new moms, moms to be, and women trying to conceive is the heart of my psychotherapy practice. As a mom of 2, I understand firsthand how crucial it is to have emotional support during pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood. It is my priority and passion to help you receive the support you need. I will work with you to create a plan that targets your specific symptoms, reduces stress, builds coping skills, restores self-esteem and hope, and improves overall well-being.

Do you feel unsatisfied in your relationships or in your work life? Do you notice yourself facing the same issue time and time again? Perhaps you find yourself second-guessing every decision or just never feeling like you are “good enough.” If this sounds familiar, I can help. Through a relationship characterized by safety and trust, I will support you to uncover the unhelpful beliefs, underlying emotions, and past experiences that are keeping you stuck. In doing so, you will learn to make better choices, turn goals into realities, and find a greater sense of peace in your day-to-day life.

Clients seek treatment not only to make a connection with a psychotherapist but to see concrete changes in their lives. I have been practicing for 24 years and have helped hundreds of clients change their lives and thrive in their careers and relationships. I develop genuine connections with clients, co-creating treatment plans that work. It is truly an honor to have this kind of impact in someone's life and the results my clients receive speak volumes. Specialties include relationships, self-esteem, women , college students, adolescents, divorce, parenting, anxiety, OCD and depression.

If you are, a strong black woman , first-generation America, struggling with relationship, or seeking premarital/couples counseling, I would love to work with you! I am passionate about awakening the divine feminine strength and providing a space for women to embrace their inner truths unapologetically. I understand how sometimes we all need a gentle push in a certain direction. We will discuss underlying needs, repetitive cycles, and discover strengths for new life normals. Working with me will be a journey, full of self-exploration, self-talk, self-love, and self-truth.

Dr. Wendy M. O'Connor is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as holds a doctorate in psychology and is in private practice in Brentwood & Encino California. She has worked in various settings with over seventeen years of experience in the community. Dr. Wendy O'Connor & Associates specialize in single adults, couples & teens.

Are you tired of living each day on an emotional roller coaster, not knowing how you'll feel from one moment to the next? Do you wonder if you’re living your best Christian and/or spiritual life. Has life become so stressful that you wonder how you'll make it to the next day? Do you feel sad, tired, and anxious often? Are you giving yourself grace and embracing your spiritual beliefs to live your best life. Just know that you are not alone. Healing mentally, emotionally, and spiritually is the first step. Living and healing from the inside out is a journey of healing from old wounds. It’s a choice and takes practice.

I love helping couples (new and veteran) discover the underlying needs below their too-frequent bickering (read: fighting). It's magic when clients begin to see each other and communicate in new ways. I'm also passionate about helping individuals find new tools for navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, and BPD. There's nothing better than a client reporting that skills we practiced in session helped them find relief. Another speciality I have is supporting women (and their partners) with all things perinatal: infertility, miscarriage, maternal mental health, and parenting challenges. It really takes a village.

“We grow through what we have gone through” Let’s be honest, life is tough, especially when trying to maintain a work/life balance and forget all the pain we have experienced in the past. Black men and women have their own unique set of challenges, but one commonality is the societal pressures, the weight of expectations, and the layers of individual and generational traumas that leave us confused, hurt, scared, and seeking answers. Despite these feelings you are experiencing, always remember, you still have the ability to control your own path even when things appear out of control.

Well-being involves having awareness of and connection to your self plus good connections with others. If you have struggled with distracting from your own experience, are lost in negative self evaluation, or if you have lost your curiousity about the world, face roadblocks or obstacles to your creativity and want to get relief, reclaim a sense of aliveness, vitality, presence, purpose or optimism - then I can be of help to you. I developed Emotional Pilates - the focus is on helping you build your core emotional strength, balance, flexibility and resilience, including learning how to speak your true experience.

The disability community, women , minorities, and LGBTQIA2+ community crave sex and relationships too and it's time to offer services where it’s needed most! To my knowledge, Togetherness Therapy is the first and only private practice in West LA to offer sex therapy services catered to individuals with disabilities and that’s saying something. General society taught us sex and pleasure were reserved for able-bodied, heterosexual individuals, but we believe the contrary. Sex and pleasure is not limited, as it's part of being human. It's time to empower yourself and take full control of your sexuality. Rewrite your story with pleasure!

Dr. Rozmid is a Los Angeles-based Clinical Psychologist practicing in California and Rhode Island. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults using: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Exposure Therapy; & Parent Coaching. Dr. Rozmid utilizes the most advanced psychological approaches and was trained by world-renowned experts. She currently treats: Anxiety Disorders / ADHD & Executive Function Difficulties/ Depression/ Suicide and Self-Harm/ Selective Mutism/ Parent Coaching/ Borderline Personality.

Are you a multicultural couple wanting to set boundaries, discuss power and privilege, and improve communication; a Black woman professional overwhelmed by stress and trauma; a young adult desiring to develop your racial identity? I look forward to joining you on the path towards greater understanding and acceptance. My mental health and wellness approach centers on compassionate collaboration and direct truth-telling, and much of our work will challenge traditional ways of existing and relating. I value empathy, justice, and racial equity and believe in owning the impact of our words and actions rather than our intentions.