Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA

Are you feeling stuck, unsure, unbalanced, out of control, angry, sad, anxious, irritable, scared, or just a little uncomfortable and don't know why? If so, you are not alone – so many people have underlying trauma that has never been explored or processed. Trauma comes in many different forms and does not discriminate. Let's talk, let's figure out where your happiness went and find that hope again. I would love to be able to meet you, explore your mental health desires, and walk a transformational journey with you. Thank you for wanting to take the first step to embrace change. You are not alone!

Anxiety and depression are on the rise in our fast-pace world, which causes needless suffering. My clients are typically open to creative interventions and learning new habits. Many have wounds from the past, stemming from trauma or subtle messages from their environment. I care deeply about challenges for the LGBTQ+ community. Because happiness and success depend on a sense of connectedness, my clients seek to improve the quality of their relationships. Just about everybody seeks to become more attentive to the present moment. My clients bravely face and embrace their obstacles. I love working with clients on the autism spectrum.

As a clinical psychologist, my work centers on providing clients struggling with life stressors and mental health symptoms culturally-responsive, scientifically sound treatment focused on improving coping, skills and promoting positive change. I create a warm, supportive, judgement-free environment in which patients can feel safe and thrive. Using clinically proven techniques grounded in science, my clients and I work as a collaborative team to build the cognitive and behavioral skills they need to flourish.

I consider myself to be a solution-focused therapist. I practice results-driven therapy, which means we will complete assessments regularly to make sure you are getting the results that you desire. I have extensive experience treating trauma of all kinds including sexual assault, childhood trauma , single incident trauma , survivors of mass shootings, intimate partner violence, birth trauma , infertility, and cumulative career stress.

My goal is to help patients increase self-awareness, increase coping skills to manage symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and trauma . Most importantly, I provide a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment in which patients can explore their symptoms, feelings, and life difficulties. By working together through the therapeutic process, I guide patients into a path of self-discovery and empowerment to develop into healthy and whole individuals. I believe that experiencing hardships can be seen as an invitation to learn more about ourselves and evolve in our life journey to reach our highest potential.

As we walk together, I will take care to employ a trauma -informed lens since I believe our pasts have a profound impact on our present and our futures. Using this trauma -informed lens, I will be mindful of your current triggers, taking care to move at a pace that feels right to you while also empowering you to take steps towards your future goals. As a bicultural clinician, I welcome all variations of cultural expression and enjoy working with members of both the BIPOC community and the LGBTQ community.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist who specializes in substance use and trauma . My goal as a clinician is to create a safe and collaborative space to identify each client’s personal goals for therapy and engage client centered interventions to assist them with achieving their goals. My personal style is to be supportive and non-judgemental in order to allow my clients to be free to experience and express all emotions. I use an eclectic approach to interventions, using skills based in Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, CBT and DBT to meet each of my client’s unique needs.

I am a licensed therapist with expertise treating trauma , challenging parent-child relationships, and mood disorders. I specialize in children with intense emotions, as well as teens and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, attachment difficulties, and trauma . My treatment approach integrates psychoanalytic theory with evidence-based treatments. I am certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, trained in Trauma -Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and licensed to provide psychotherapy in both California and New York.

I am a client-centered therapist always meeting people where they are in order to help guide them to where they want to go. Having over 10 years of experience working with first responders provides a trauma -informed lens. Being solution-focused is the practical application of our therapy work together and helps clients reach their goals.

My approach incorporates a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to the needs of each client. My goal is to develop a therapeutic relationship where trust, vulnerability, and safety can be experienced, allowing each client to grow at their level of comfort.

Whether your depression or anxiety is related to work or school stress, problems in your interpersonal relationships, past or recent trauma , loss, day to day challenges, I am passionate about the work that I do. My goal is to help those I work with feel empowered, as they go through their unique process of healing and growth. My clinical style is client-centered, and I often incorporate practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills.

I believe in creating a safe and nurturing environment by providing empathy, compassion, and a genuine approach in the treatment process. Since 2009, I have been treating trauma , anxiety, depression, and relational/intimacy issues. I integrate mindfulness meditation, CBT, healthy living practices and family systems techniques as a strategy to facilitate growth, healing, and balance.

I've been in the mental health field for over seven years working with a wide range of individuals in different stages of life. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and middle-aged adults. I specialize in treating stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma . Over the years, I have grown to appreciate and value working with clients to improve their quality of life. My goal is to accompany you in overcoming setbacks, challenges, and processing stressful or traumatic events in order to find balance and be able to enjoy life a bit more.

I have been in practice for 34 years. I earned a B.A. from UCLA in Philosophy, and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. I have extensive training in Hypnosis and am certified in EMDR since l994. I use these modalities for the problems and issues listed below. I am an artist, and work with artists of all kinds, helping to unblock creativity and help focus their work. I have taught psychology and philosophy classes at local colleges for many years and I also supervise interns in my private practice and at Antioch University Counseling Center.

Not to be rude, but I would like to hear all about your sex life. Let's chat about your sex addiction, porn addiction, sexual dysfunction & intimacy issues. We’ll address the underlying trauma and dismantle that debilitating shame. I offer EMDR as an option should we decide it's the right approach for you. I also work with couples because I learned in a grad school class that, apparently, relationships can be difficult. Couples therapy is pretty cool because when you don’t want to answer my question, you just turn to your partner and say, “You first. I love hearing about your feelings."

My goal in therapy is to walk alongside you on this journey, to be a guide and helper. I believe that every person is an expert in their own life. I see therapy as a space to redefine one’s core beliefs – I am unlovable, I am unworthy – and create positive change. I utilize a person-centered therapeutic approach while incorporating components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Narrative Exposure, Trauma -Informed Therapies & Mindfulness-Based techniques. I specialize in working with folks who have experienced complex trauma .

I rely on an intersectional trauma informed lens to approach the concerns you want to explore. I utilize a combination of interventions including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, mindfulness exercises, and creative expression to support clients in deepening their wellness journey.

If you're struggling with anxiety, panic, and stress you're not alone - it can be scary and isolating managing these thoughts. My work focuses on creating a holding space where we can explore thoughts, patterns, family dynamics, and life experiences in a collaborative format where you take the lead. There is healing in transforming our negative core beliefs (those typically and surprisingly start before age 7) and creating an updated narrative. I hope that together we can create a space of curiosity and gentleness as we unpack thoughts/feelings and learn strategies to reduce stress.