Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Westlake, Los Angeles, CA

You have taken the biggest step by initiating individual therapy and improving your life! This will be your safe space to process your past triggers and begin to heal. We will work collaboratively to develop healthy coping skills and build resilience so that you feel more empowered to face current and future stressors. Individual therapy is an effective way to address negative thinking, feelings, and behaviors that make us feel stuck. We will also navigate how your personal challenges are impacted by all the social, political, economic, and environmental challenges we are grappling with today.

You engage in therapy because there is something in your life that isn't working. My genuine curiosity leads me to explore not just what isn’t working, but what has led up to where you are today and what we need to do to move forward with real and lasting change. I am a warm, kind and compassionate therapist but I will also challenge you when appropriate and ask you to consider new perspectives and ideas as we pursue your goals.

The Pink Moon Healing Collective provides psychotherapy services by both licensed therapists and associates in addition to providing conjunctive services i.e. trauma recovery, art therapy, identity exploration, and therapeutic yoga offerings to enhance the therapeutic and healing process.

Hi there, and welcome! One of my central beliefs that drives how I show up with clients is this: You make sense. Throughout our lives, we are deeply impacted by both good & difficult experiences. We build defenses & habits that may have ensured safety in the past, but are now contributing to difficulty & suffering in our personal lives. This belief impacts my work with clients in that my assumption will always be that you are not "crazy": the way that you are & what you are experiencing makes sense. Together we can understand & navigate the factors that are increasing distress in your life.

Whether you're trying to understand trauma, find your way through a transition, or just navigating who you are, I enjoy helping clients figure out what they truly want and how they feel. My clients may be working through concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, women's issues, grief and loss, and active duty and/or veterans dynamics. Together we'll help you figure out what is keeping you stuck, we'll learn how to understand and name your experiences, and learn new patterns and behaviors.

Hello, my name is Serina Palomino. I am an LPCC (licensed professional clinical counselor) and like to meet my clients where they are utilizing an integrative approach. I provide therapeutic services to children and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, divorce, and separation, primarily utilizing CBT, EMDR, art therapy, and play therapy. I primarily provide service to children, teens, and adults experiencing a variety of behavioral health issues, not limited to the following: anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, divorce, and separation.

My approach is gentle but direct and I place importance on honesty and accountability. My work is focused on addressing current thoughts and behaviors through underlying issues as well as exploring how past experiences affect you and your current relationships. During our session, I work from a psychodynamic perspective while including Existential interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Theory, and Family Systems concepts. My goal is to provide a safe space that facilitates change and growth, and a place that encourages healing. My hope is to leave you with skills that will better serve you in dealing with current life events and relationships.

I believe you're here for a reason, and that God has a purpose for you. Depression, anxiety, marital issues, eating disorders, and many other problems, keep us from living full lives. I became a therapist because I have a passion for helping people who are hurting, and want more out of life. I believe my greatest strength is helping people find the missing keys needed to make positive change. I believe I connect well with my clients by not judging them and by empathizing with their struggles. I am passionate about helping people find the happiness they're looking for.

I have great respect and appreciation for those who bravely embark on the journey of psychotherapy. Thank you for seeking support. I am privileged to work with a wide variety of clients including individual adults, teens, and relationships/couples. Whether they are suffering from debilitating feelings of worry or sadness, or they're getting by but feel a tug inside to step more fully into the life or relationship they've dreamed of, I care for my clients as unique individuals. Accordingly, I am committed to feminist, cultural competence/humility, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy principles.

Whatever you are going through, I am here to listen and help! I strive to create a non-judgmental, nurturing environment where you can feel safe to talk freely.

I provide a nurturing, supportive, judgment-free space to invite you into a deeper connection with yourself. I believe that understanding and holding compassion for all the ways we were taught to survive, seeing where we can step into empowered, values-aligned choices, and connecting authentically to others is how we break cycles and create a richer life.

Clients find me to be both curious about their experiences and respectful of their readiness to share difficult information. I enjoy interacting with, and learning from, people of various backgrounds. I work collaboratively with each client to determine the goals and expectations of sessions. My eclectic style incorporates cognitive and humanistic perspectives. My own experiences with anxiety and PTSD have led me to find ways to help others manage emotions and heal from trauma and loss. My focus is about the process of healing and empowerment, with a spotlight on physical and emotional safety.

Sometimes life can be like a roller coaster riding. One minute it seems like you are going up to the top of the world. Another minute you feel like you are plunging down not knowing if there will be an end to it. This can be scary and overwhelming. It is my passion to help people move from an anxious, depressed or troubled state to one that has hope and acceptance. I believe in emotional, physical, and spiritual recovery. I work with individuals, groups, couples, and adolescents.

My goal as a therapist is to empower you to be your own best advocate. I want to help you identify your feelings, needs, wants, and resources- creating a space where all of you is welcome, seen, and respected. While I always attempt to approach therapy through an inclusive, intersectional lens, I am also open to critical feedback. I want to make space for you. I want to help you reconnect with your authentic self to best support your own growth and healing. See more on my website: www.samsilvermantherapy.com. I offer Zoom (or other virtual) sessions and park sessions in the echo park area.

Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Healing from past trauma? Going through grief? Seeking better work life balance? Searching for direction and meaning in life? There are many reasons to seek psychotherapy. Seeking therapy is a brave step: choosing to face your challenges head on, opening up about past conflicts and traumas, bringing up difficult memories and feelings, making life changes in the face of uncertainty, and so forth. In therapy, we work together to develop insight, self-compassion, resiliency, emotional relief, and self-agency, among other strengths, in service of a more fulfilling and congruent life.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with a variety of populations, cultures, and age groups. I take into consideration: cultural background, age, religion, family dynamics, and attachment style. I'm mindful of trauma history or health issues associated with presenting mental health symptoms and/or behaviors. I welcome each client as they are, learning and understanding their needs. I take a CBT approach, along with mindfulness, trauma-informed therapy and solution-focused CBT. I pull from many evidence based therapies and apply an eclectic approach that best suits your needs and goals.

Hello, my name is Margaret Best-Collins. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with over 15 years of experience helping adults and families resolve relationship issues, mood/emotional disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I take a collaborative approach when working with my clients. I will work with you to find a plan of treatment that works best for you. I will encourage you and help you decide how to move forward on the journey of being your best self.

I am licensed as a Clinical Psychologist and as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I am also certified in EMDR. I have many years of experience providing individual, group, and family therapy in different settings. This education, training, and experience has provided the foundation for my clinical work: deep understanding of the problem and underlying issues, accurate assessment, and effective treatment planning using evidence-based treatment practices. Therefore, in my practice, you will experience commitment, caring, and confidence.

People refer to therapy as a science or practice-but I have come to view it as an art in the most exquisite form. Therapy is about expressing and emoting, and finding value in the internal and external relationships we create. My education and clinical experience has verified the depth of this "art," revealing knowledge that can be gained, healing of old scars, and magic that can ensue when self-love occurs. I am a firm believer that therapy is not a requirement for healthy living, but similar to music and film, it can add intrigue, deepen relationships, and significantly enhance the quality of life.