TLA Therapy Group provides compassionate and convenient individual and group psychotherapy. We offer a range of evidenced-based therapy including but not limited to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) - or as we like to refer to them, Three Letter Acronym modalities.

Providing optimal care requires the capacity for humble self-reflection, the willingness to shift gears when needed, and the creativity to approach problems in unexpected ways. One of my primary goals as a therapist is to constantly question and re-evaluate my own perceptions, intuition, and clinical judgment. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with eating disorders, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety disorders. Broadly trained in dialectical behavioral, cognitive, behavioral, and psychodynamic treatments models, as well as specific empirically supported interventions, I strive to address each individual's needs with the appropriate clinical approach.

Is your child having unexpected difficulties learning new skills? Are concentration problems preventing them from getting the most out of their education? Neuropsychological testing, diagnosis, and treatment planning can provide the answers you need to help your child thrive. Rule out childhood disorders, including learning disabilities and ADHD. Identify your child's cognitive strengths and weaknesses using evidence-based practices. Document the need for accommodations on high-stake exams and in the classroom. Together we will create an individualized roadmap to help your child achieve success and well-being.

Individuals often struggle with managing the stress in their lives that can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, and unhealthy behaviors, for example. Distress can arise from work, life transitions, relationships, and difficult emotions. We can find ourselves reacting in the same ways, experiencing the same agonizing feelings, and being in the same difficult circumstances. The goal is to understand your own thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, and use that information to minimize suffering, have healthier relationships with others and with yourself, achieve your life goals, and feel a sense of agency to live the life you deserve.

In my 20 years of experience in the field, I have developed a humanistic approach utilizing positive psychology and cutting-edge mindfulness-based approaches to address the many ways in which stress anxiety or depression show up in client’s lives.

You may be struggling in a situation that, for whatever reasons, is not improving as you had hoped it would. And now you might be experiencing unwanted emotions related to dating problems; marriage struggles; unexpected reactions to pregnancy; parenting; marital difficulties; family conflict; a recent trauma; or something else that is personally impacting you and one or more of your relationships. Are you losing sleep, feeling sad, anxious, confused, withdrawn, or feeling helpless about your situation? Feeling stuck? If so and you're here, you're probably tired of trying to figure all of this out by yourself. Now you don't have to.

It's never too late to start having a better life. My goal is to give you all the tools you need to overcome anxiety, depression and fear and to maintain your psychological balance mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. You will go home with personalized audio programs and homework assignments tailored to solving your specific problems. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, and creative problem solving to deal with anxiety disorders and depression. I also help people with difficult life transitions including divorce, job loss, career change or illness, including chronic pain, cancer and irritable bowel disease.

I'm a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, addiction, and severe mood disorders in adults and adolescents. I'm passionate about helping individuals understand the relationships, experiences, and sometimes unconscious patterns that have shaped their lives. Through compassionate and collaborative exploration, my goal is help you build increased self-awareness and form new understandings of your past and present so you can feel good about the next chapter of your life.

There are all times when we need a new perspective, someone to hear us and help us sort out life’s issues. Perhaps you are grappling with blocks in the way to accomplishing what you know you can or just need less anxiety as you do it. Some of us know what to do but not how to get there, others know how to get there but lack motivation, structure, or wisdom for a particular aspect of our lives. You may have tried to figure it out on your own, read books, gone to workshops and even been in therapy. I help people with a practical yet gentle collaborative approach.

I work from a strengths-based perspective with the belief that, despite our past and present emotional issues, we all possess unique skills and abilities that can help us transcend painful circumstances, leading us to a recognition of the richness and meaning that is possible in our lives. I have worked extensively with individuals (from college age to older adulthood) and couples dealing with mental health issues such as depression; anxiety; trauma; problems in relationships; substance abuse; and bipolar disorder.

I believe we all have the capacity to learn, grow, heal and create long-lasting change. We hold the innate ability to discover and realize our true potential and live an authentic life in line with our deepest values. I view therapy as a shared, supportive, compassionate journey that can help you tune into your authentic self, develop attainable goals and work toward sustainable, meaningful change. By holistically addressing and integrating mind, body and spirit, all kinds of challenges-depression, anxiety, divorce, stress, relationship issues, grief-can be better understood and overcome.

Is your way of thinking preventing a more satisfying life? Do you feel limited by symptoms of anxiety and/or depression? Do you sometimes wonder, "Where am I going?," "Who am I?," and "What is this all really about?" My job is to help you find answers to these questions and discover your unique meaning and purpose. I will provide a warm, safe, nurturing environment for you to explore the challenges getting in the way of a more balanced, mindful, and fulfilling life. By integrating my various trainings and experiences I will collaboratively construct an approach to best meet your needs and goals.

Depression, anxiety, and difficulty with intimate relationships seem epidemic in modern society. Or perhaps you have suffered a painful loss, personal setback or just feel stuck..Psychotherapy is an effective way to explore and work through these issues in an atmosphere of acceptance, empathy and trust. I did my clinical training at the UCLA Neuropsych Institute and have extensive experience with a wide range of therapeutic modalities My approach to each client is individually tailored to his or her unique history, current challenges and personal goals..Call now for a free consultation either by phone or in my office.

I work with adults, children, teens, and families to address relational conflicts, behavioral and academic problems, and general family dysfunction. I also support parents, and work with them to better understand the underlying causes of their children's acting-out, self-harming, and/or self-isolating behaviors.

I am a clinical psychologist specialized in the care of patients with physical pain. I provide psychological evaluation and individual/family psychotherapy. I rely upon a variety of therapy methods including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and existential. My hope is to help people suffering with the emotional consequences of physical pain to move beyond pain with insight, coping and acceptance. I can also provide pre-surgical psychological evaluations as required by insurance for invasive pain and other medical procedures. I believe in collaboration with a patient's health care providers to improve care.

It can be hard to talk to your partner about your relationship when you’re overwhelmed with feelings of hurt and anger. Instead of conversations that bring you closer together, it can turn into fights that feel like they’re pushing you further apart. It can feel like you’re having the same fights over and over but never resolving anything. And it can leave you feeling distant from each other, misunderstood, and frustrated.

Individual psychotherapy can be a challenging process, one that fosters your emotional awareness and psychological development. It allows you to work through issues that give rise to depression and anxiety, and enables you to grieve the many losses and disappointments that continue to live within you. As your therapist, I am committed to help you resolve all life, career, family, and relationship difficulties or transitions. Your greatest potentials are within you. Together we will reach your individual goals.

Are you feeling lost or stuck in a rut? Have you noticed that you often feel angry, guilty, or bitter and it's affecting your relationship with others? Or perhaps you feel ill equipped at managing your emotions and/or conflicts that arise with others. There are so many messages and beliefs being thrown at us on a constant basis, whether it's from others or ourselves, that can make us feel overwhelmed, stressed, depressed, or disingenuous. These feelings can often be debilitating and can sabotage our life and our relationships with others. Perhaps you're ready to feel more confident and want to start taking charge of your life.