Therapists in Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Does your inner voice often sound critical? Do you struggle with high standards for yourself and fear judgment and rejection from others? Maybe you struggle with expressing your needs and feelings? That's where I can offer support. I work well with people who are highly sensitive, struggle with perfectionism, and are curious about exploring the parts of themselves that have been shamed and repressed. I help by facilitating empowerment, teaching skills to relearn emotional safety, and centering one's story. I strive to facilitate a process of healing that is client-led and welcomes all emotions.

I favor an eclectic, person-centered approach that focuses on each individual's needs. I will help you build a "toolbox" of skills to help you with everyday stressors. Together we will also look at the "bigger picture"—your hopes and dreams—and prepare to write the next chapter of your life. My training includes psychoanalytic Intersubjective Self Psychology, which I am passionate about as a guiding star for my practice. I am a compassionate therapist with many years of experience who will be committed to increasing your capacity for mindfulness, resiliency, improved relationships, and overall happiness and vitality.

Congratulations on taking this first step toward becoming a healthier version of yourself and living the best life possible. Life is sometimes tough, and I understand that when trying to cope with anxiety, depression, heartbreak, and/or relationship struggles, this can feel overwhelming. In this season of life, you don’t have to be alone. I can help you with those feelings because I am a therapist who has experience in helping others with what you may be facing right now. There is hope, and you can start your new journey to real and lasting change today.

Hello! My name is Angela Grau, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who approaches all clinical work as a collaborative experience moving towards your therapeutic goals. My specialties are life stressors, mood disorders, emotion regulation, self-development, and self-esteem. I typically use an integrated approach with the main focus on cognitive and narrative theories. The way we think and talk about ourselves and the world has major consequences on our feelings and behaviors.

Hello, my name is Juan Mayorga-Lozada and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I often work with clients who have a trauma history of some kind and are trying to live with depression and anxiety in any form. My therapeutic modality is a mixture of Cognitive Processing and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. I understand it takes time for clients to progress so I do not push until they are ready. Although important to treat the immediate concerns, there is always an underlying cause which is what I help my patients identify and address, so they heal and continue progressing.

Ryannah, a resident of Northern California, earned her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Lawrence University. As a therapist, she has worked with children, adults, and families at local non-profits for the past twelve years. Additionally, she has served as a clinical supervisor for the last three years.

Therapy can be a creative process. clients see me as someone who is sincerely invested In their best interest and helping to improve their lives. I have a background in education, And I hope you'll view me as a trusted teacher who can help you gain self-awareness . I will tell her therapy to your individual needs, aligned with your story, life experience, and personal growth process. I'll help you identify your thinking patterns and change damaging core beliefs that may be sabotaging how you operate in the world.

My name is Emi Takeshita-Doty and I am an LMFT based out of California. As a therapist, I view authenticity and rapport as vital ingredients of the therapeutic process. My goal during treatment is to give clients the opportunity to feel heard and collaboratively work together towards the client's vision of wellness. During my previous clinical experiences, I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children. Clinically, I am most familiar with treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and adjustment disorders.

Sometimes it feels like life has dealt a tough hand. Though the sun is always shining, the clouds are sometimes in the way. The rain may at times roll in like a storm. During these times, finding the silver lining all on your own is challenging and it's okay to get the help you need to pull through. Depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues? I can help. Do you need spiritual or Christian counseling? I can help. Feeling tired or in a rough patch? I can help. Or, are you simply trying to figure out what life is all about? Yup, I can help with that too. www.LifeBrightNow.com

Hi there, I'm Aimee! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I was a peer counselor in high school and have worked in some form of mental health care for 16 years. I typically work with adolescents, adults, and mature adults. I am most comfortable treating PTSD, other trauma and stressor-related disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, self-harm, dissociative disorders, and paraphilic disorders. I most commonly use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as my therapeutic approach. I am also well-trained in CBT, EMDR, and Strength-based therapy. I am also a registered Art Therapist and I specialize in trauma.

I work with people from diverse backgrounds s cultures; couples, families, individuals, children and adolescents. I specialize in relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, codependency, self-esteem and identity, grief and loss, family conflict, 1st and 2nd generational therapy, and general difficulties that you may experience from major and minor life transitions.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over six years of experience providing psychotherapy to school-based children, adolescents, and adults. Have you ever been overly stressed, depressed, or anxious? It is normal, and it is my pleasure to assist others in relieving and minimizing those negative feelings. We all have challenging days, situations, and periods in our lives where life can feel overwhelming. I provide a safe and confidential place where we can discuss topics that no one else may have time for or issues that may be hard to start a conversation about.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California with extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I generally work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, and other mental health concerns, as well as social and relationship issues causing stress in couples and family relationships. I believe anyone wanting to overcome a matter holding them back in life can benefit from therapy.

Many people experience anxiety, depression, and low-self-esteem. Often, they feel there is no one to trust and no one who can understand them. The impact of this emotional suffering can make daily life painful. It can put strain on relationships with family, friends, and peers. I specialize in working with individuals and have found that there are similar challenges that we all face while trying to navigate through our daily lives. Typically the client's that I work with have not been feeling like themselves for a while and this has led to struggles with their loved ones.

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with life stressors? I provide solution-focused therapy utilizing a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, and EMDR. My approach is positive, optimistic, and accepting. Let me help you walk through life's challenges to become the best version of yourself!

Hello! I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 11 years of clinical experience. I have worked with a wide range of clients from children to adults, and believe in a person centered, humanistic approach. My greatest strengths are in helping those individuals who experience difficulty with anxiety, depression, negative impulsive behavior that is synonymous with obsessive compulsive disorder or other related anxiety disorder(s), specific mood disorders, and chemical dependency. I consistently practice unconditional positive regard, and I am passionate about joining with people in honor of their individual life story.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and I attended Humboldt State and helped the campaign to expand Redwood National Park by 46,000 acres in 1976. I worked in the rehabilitation of injured workers on the North Coast, I graduated from St. Mary’s College of California, and I secured my therapist license in 2000, 21 years ago. I’ve been at the Calif State Department of Rehabilitation for the last 14 years helping the mentally disabled get an education and employment.

My name is Jeremy D. Bailey and I am a licensed clinical social worker in the State of California. I have 14 years of extensive clinical experience working with people from a diversity of backgrounds and ages in both public and private settings. My focus is assisting people with trauma, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression/mood disorders, suicidal thoughts, LGBTQI+ issues, and adjustment disorders, grief/loss, job stress, and more. I utilize aspects of cognitive/dialectical behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, solution focused, psycho-dynamic, mindfulness, attachment theory, and motivational interviewing.

Individuals and families often come to seek more information on how to establish and produce healthier habits that benefits their own well-being and self-esteem. Seekers learn that the healthier their habits, the more likely they are independently capable maintaining their own happiness and relationships. Therapy is for the anxious to decrease their worry, the depressed to find their hope, the grieving to grieve appropriately, couples to find their spark, individuals to find their purpose, the joyful to retain their bliss and so much more.