Out of Network Therapists in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Avoid traffic & travel time with Video/Phone Telehealth sessions! Do you enjoy learning about yourself, seeking joy, purpose and growth all while keeping a sense of humor about life and yourself even when facing challenges? Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, major life changes or adjustments (career, moving, marriage, separation, break-up or divorce), trauma or grief and loss? These have been my areas of specialty for 20+years. I also love working with those in the entertainment industry or in the helping professions (healthcare, mental health, caregivers, spiritual / coaches). Sound like you? I may be a fit!

Thank you for reviewing my profile. I work with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, and relational difficulties. I specialize in working with conditions associated with anxiety such as generalized anxiety (GAD), eating disorders (ED), OCD, and panic disorder. My doctoral research reviewed the neurobiological underpinnings of these conditions and how safety through relational attunement may help with anxiety symptoms. I hope to be able to help in any way possible or provide resources for help to be discovered.

There are many reasons to seek therapy. Some are based on circumstances, others on one's history; maybe a cumulative sense of wanting to change, or family or work issues that are bearing down on one's daily living. The journey of self-knowledge is an investment in caring for oneself and one's future. There are patterns in one's thinking and challenging behaviors that can change through insight, understanding, and awareness. I spent several decades working in the film business before becoming a therapist and bring an understanding to creative people who are struggling with their work or in high- stress work conditions.

Stepping into therapy can be an empowering step towards healing and growth. Many individuals seek therapy for a variety of reasons, such as depression, anxiety, phobias, relationship issues, and a lack of meaning in their lives. If you are driven to grow, develop, and explore your own path in life, then psychotherapy can be a powerful tool to help you live with higher levels of awareness and consciousness. I do integrate BrainSpotting and EMDR to help access parts of the brain that are difficult to reach through conventional therapy methods, allowing allowing for deeper healing and transformation in just a few sessions,

Time heals all wounds. You’ve heard it all before. But what if it does not? What if no matter how much time passes or how hard you try to forget, the memory of the hurt still haunts you? You thought you put it behind you yet it creeps up at the worst possible times in the worst possible ways. You go about every day dissatisfied with life, with growing frustrations that now seem to bring your relationships to the brink of a breaking point. People don’t understand you nor do they seem to recognize or acknowledge your pain. You feel exhausted. Something needs to change.

Therapy to me, in the most basic of senses, is about what is possible when two people form a genuine relationship. That is what I strive to do with my clients, show up as my full self and use what I have learned to help support them however they want to be helped. In my experience, when two people show up as their full selves and are willing to put in the work, moments of insight occur that reverberate outside of the therapeutic space and change lives for the better: anxieties begin to lessen, the heaviness of depression begins to feel lighter, life transitions feel less overwhelming and more manageable.

Welcome to Speakeasy Therapy. I know how much courage it takes to make this first step. But once you do, I'll be with you the rest of the way. I am a relational therapist. My goal for you is that you feel consistently supported through the highs and lows of your therapy journey. I'll bring the skill and support, you bring the material, and together we uncover and remove blocks to authenticity, loving & connected relationships, and a fulfilling life. I am LGBTQIA+, kink, and poly affirming.

I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years in California. I am the Past President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. I am particularly interested in working with people who feel they've worked through a lot of their own personal issues and are interested in stepping out into life in a bigger way to make more of a difference in the world. If that sounds interesting to you, give me a call. Qualified people are invited to do a complimentary session with me to see if it makes sense for us to work together to realize your life goals.

I have a special interest in working with couples and families and in doing Dream Work with my individual clients. Much of the therapeutic work I do is based on the theories of Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, & James Hillman. However, I do balance my practice using other therapeutic techniques from other theorists as well. It is not so important for me to apply a certain theory or my own beliefs on a client but instead it is my intention to really understand my clients' own personal beliefs and expectations of therapy. This aids in

It can be so difficult to make that first step towards change, joy, gratitude, health, prosperity, fulfillment, love, deep connection and more. If you have made it to this page then you have already taken the first step. By gaining insight and understanding into what drives our decision-making process, we have the opportunity to create real, effective and long lasting change.

If only you could just "fix it" or think "positively" you won't ever have to feel this way again. Yet, this battle never seems to win in your favor. The constant "should-ing" has left you feeling insecure, anxious, and stuck. Your self-doubt and inner critic are roaring and it's gotten difficult to even know what you want or need. I provide a safe and warm environment to slow down your busy mind and ease your distress to support you on the journey of tuning into your needs, finding comfort and confidence in your inner voice, and creating changes that will allow you to align your actions with your values.

At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.

Are you confused about why you feel the way you do? Judging yourself for not being enough? Wondering why awareness isn't enough to change your life? I work with adults and couples on issues related to developmental trauma, relational struggles, and anxiety and depression. Fear, shame and self-loathing that accompanies these issues can be crippling. I work to help you process your emotions and to pragmatically build healthier strategies. I help folks connect mind and body; which I believe creates real, sustainable change. Starting therapy can be daunting, anxiety provoking, and/or exciting. I will meet you wherever you are!

Welcome to my practice. I am the founder of Transcend Anxiety, an LA based integrative group psychotherapy practice that strives to honor the connections between mind, body and spirit in the human healing journey. In addition to providing general growth services, we specialize in providing integrative evidence based treatment for Anxiety Disorders in children and adults. Our specialty in treating anxiety disorders also includes a high level of expertise in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). At the heart of challenges with anxiety and self growth is our relationship with the experience of fear.

Are you concerned about your child's wellbeing? As a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, I specialize in treating children/adolescents who present with anxiety, depression, and disruptive behaviors that impact their functioning in home, school, and social settings. I enjoy working with children and their parents helping children learn how to regulate and tolerate feelings (anger, frustration, sadness, and anxiety), manage challenging/disruptive/impulsive behaviors, and acquire adaptive, positive coping skills. I assist parents in learning how to regulate their own feelings and be aware of their behaviors so they can help their child.

Adulting is already hard enough; throw in infertility, postpartum depression/anxiety, pregnancy following loss (heIlo, anxiety!), loss/grief/bereavement, trauma, relationship/communication issues, boundaries and family conflict and now you've got discomfort, unpleasant feelings, disconnection and stress. While we may not be able to change all of the obstacles in your life, we can work collaboratively to adjust expectations, reinforce coping skills, strengthen resilience, improve communication skills, set boundaries, process trauma and elicit clarity and direction. (This is a boutique group Telehealth practice).

If you or a loved one is experiencing anxiety, unhappiness, relationship difficulties or are feeling stuck in your personal or professional life, therapy can help. Through our work together, you will gain insight into maladaptive patterns and actively work to address them to reduce symptoms and improve your quality of life. Many life experiences can be accompanied by emotional distress that can feel overwhelming, so my style is to work collaboratively with you by fostering an open and safe space that will empower you or your child to observe, explore, and adapt to find balance in life.

Are you grappling with challeneges that appear to have no answers, burdened by emotions like sadness, shame, fear, or anger? Have your personal and professional aspirations started slipping away, leaving you feeling overwhelmed? Is navigating your relationships becoming a taxing ordeal? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, please know that there is hope, and seeking help is an act of courage. I am a therapist in West Los Angeles, offering individual therapy and couples counseling to address issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, career transitions, and communication hurdles.

My approach to therapy encompasses warmth, humor, empathy and effective strategies to help you work through barriers that cause you to feel stuck, unfulfilled and disconnected. Our work together will help you generate more insight into your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to understand and work through the unconscious processes that are getting in your way. Cultivating a healthy relationship with yourself is the most rewarding investment you can make and I am committed to creating an environment where you feel inspired to make meaningful change.