Anxiety Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

Welcome. I am so glad you are here. Does anxiety throw you into the future (and it is never a future you actually want)? Do you find yourself catastrophizing, mentally preparing for atrocities that are not likely to occur? Do depression, shame and guilt, pull you back in time with old negative beliefs that weren’t yours to begin with? Do hyper vigilant parts of you, show up with flashbacks, nightmares, dissociation, do these too keep you in the past? Kurt Vonnegut’s famous science fiction novel, “Slaughter House-five,” describes a soldier in the war zone becoming “unstuck in time.” This is what trauma feels like for many people.

I am a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 117039 ), working under the supervision of Cristy Pareti, PsyD, LMFT. I earned my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University and received my Bachelors Degree from Emerson College. My Clinical experience includes working with individuals whom struggle with anxiety , depression, life skills, substance abuse, eating disorders, trauma and interpersonal relationship difficulties.My modality is a mixture of of many psychological techniques as well as creative skills. This includes a blend of existentialism, mindfulness, humor, art and behavioral skills.

I am currently seeing clients in California and New York State. I believe Psychotherapy is a collaborative venture that can help people lead a fulfilling life and maintain healthy relationships. In our work together my intention is to create a judgement-free space where I can understand your personal experience and nurture and support you in your journey towards authenticity and change. If you suffer with states of depression, anxiety , or loneliness, or you feel generally dissatisfied with aspects of your life, through our work together we can explore skills and tools that move you toward growth.

The decision to seek therapy can sometimes be a difficult one. However, the challenges that motivate us towards change can often become opportunities to create a deeper awareness of who we are, and who we are striving to become. I truly believe we grow in connection to others, it’s in these relationships we often learn the most about ourselves. It is hard to look at ourselves from another person’s perspective and to see ourselves in ways that we haven’t before. It can be messy work, but it can also be truly liberating and rewarding. .

I enjoy showing you your own divine potential as fully loving and successful beings. I will gently but directly encourage you to identify themes and patterns in your life that are no longer working for you. By gaining awareness you can explore new ways of being, thinking, and behaving. You’ll be able to reach and maintain the fulfilling life that you want and deserve to have. I will help you make peace with your past, gain insight, cultivate your inner strength, and overcome your challenges in dealing with daily stressors, childhood traumas,relationship issues, or emotional exhaustion. Together we can turn your wounds into wisdom.

I work with people suffering from anxiety and/or depression who wish to deeply explore what is behind the symptoms they are experiencing. I work best with people who need a space to be heard and want to be empowered in their treatment. If you are noticing patterns and themes in your life and are unsure about why you are unable to do things differently despite wanting to change, exploring your foundational experiences can help to get to the root of the matter. Sometimes coping skills and tools are not enough, and I am here to help. I am LGBTQ affirmative, sex positive, and work through a social justice lens.

I believe therapy can be incredibly transformative and I am passionate about helping others to live rich and meaningful lives. Depression, fear, anxiety , and self-limiting beliefs can keep us from living the life we desire. If you’re feeling stuck and overwhelmed, or perhaps you’ve been sleepwalking through life, feeling unfulfilled, and wanting more, please reach out. Whatever it is, we will work through it together and create lasting change in your life. My approach to counseling is integrative, collaborative, and relational. My style is warm, but direct and honest (and I often use humor, as I find it to be so healing).

I have a passion for seeing my clients have a transformational experience, evolving toward becoming more self realized persons. Let's talk about your difficulties, fears , or sadness. Let's understand your anxiety or anger. And let's do it in a warm and safe space where we will set judgment aside. We'll explore how you became who you are today, and perhaps along the way you'll discover a kinder view of yourself, capable of moving away from bitterness or anger, unleashing your creativity, and ultimately knowing yourself through your profound relationships with others.

If you're struggling with anxiety , depression, relationship challenges, personal/professional identity issues or anything that creates a barrier to living the life you desire, I can help. I work with women and men who are looking to engage in a safe and honest therapeutic relationship, in which you can explore those parts of yourself that are too vulnerable to share with the rest of the world. I believe the answers we all seek about life, love and purpose are buried within ourselves, waiting for us to find the courage to unveil and live them.

Were you raised by a parent who cared more for themselves than they did for you? Were they overly critical except when you reflected well upon them? Did you lack the experience of genuine nurturing and protection? Was your parent unresponsive to your needs? If so, you may be the child of a narcissistic parent. As a result, you may hide or deny your pain, become overly attached or have a fear of abandonment, suffer from unrelenting self-criticism or struggle to maintain boundaries. These are a few of the patterns most commonly seen with adults whose parents were not readily attuned to their needs.

Dr. Mystkowski (he/his/him) practices within a cognitive-behavioral framework, including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, specializing in treating adults with anxiety and mood disorders and relational problems and phase of life transitions. In addition, he has training in the psychological treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), insomnia, and bipolar disorder, as well as an extensive background working with LGBTQ+ clients. Dr. Mystkowski is a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT), certified as a CBT therapist.

I am dedicated to helping others improve the quality of their lives. I have a deep respect for those who come into my office and want to look at issues that can often be very painful and challenging. We all have areas that we struggle with at different times. I provide a very compassionate approach, one that will help you gain insight into what gets in the way of you having a fuller, healthier and happier life.

We are all trying to be the best version of ourselves and sometimes we need help learning who that person is. I believe that the purpose of therapy is to help you identify challenges that are preventing you from becoming the person you want to be and living a happy healthy life. Through the development of a collaborative therapeutic relationship; I can support you in identifying your strengths to empower you to overcome the challenges that are affecting your happiness and growth.

Finding a therapist who is the right fit is a vital part of the healing process. I engage my clients through curiosity, warmth, direct feedback, and, when fitting, a sense of humor. We will work together to help connect your past with your present in order to move towards greater self-awareness and authenticity.

I work with men and women who are seemingly high achievers but deep down inside feeling disconnected, lost, alone, even if they are in a relationship, and often feeling like they don't belong. I treat anxiety and depression through examining deep-rooted inner conflicts, shame, guilt, insecurity, childhood trauma, family of origin, as well as unconscious cognitive distortions and unhealthy coping mechanisms that manifest in perpetuating self-doubts/disappointments, relationship difficulties, and career dissatisfaction. It often gives me great joy when clients with prior therapy experiences find progress in our initial work together.

To schedule your first visit with me, please use this online scheduling link - (https://portal.geneticforesight.com/book) --- I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have extensive experience working with diverse populations in different community settings. I have adapted different approaches in my clinical work to fit with the populations that I serve. My strengths as a clinician include a demonstrated ability to manage crises and sound clinical judgment to provide quality client and family-centered care.

Life can be challenging at times. During the therapeutic process, I look at how our environment, life experience, and current relationships have an impact on the decisions we make. I work with adults, young adults, families and adolescents who experience anxiety , depression, addiction, low self-worth, career transitions and relationship issues.

Hi, I am a Narrative Therapy trained psychotherapist. What that means is that I believe that each of us wants to find fulfillment, internal peace, and connection, but sometimes problems get in the way. In the face of life's challenges, it can be all too easy to define ourselves by what pains us and to gauge our self-worth by our problems. However, I work from the premise that you are not the problem, the problem is the problem. By changing our relationship to our problems we can gain control of and achieve peace with our emotional selves.

I decided early in my life I wanted to help people through therapy. After receiving my BS in General Psychology I was determined to work in the mental health field. I went to school part-time, working on my Master's of Science in General Marriage and Family Therapy, while working in various positions at eating disorder and addiction treatment centers over the course of five years. I gained my clinical trainee hours in a school-based setting and have been in private practice since I graduated in 2019.

People face tremendous challenges. From trauma, depression, anxiety , and substance overuse, to the struggles with life issues such as employment, illness, and caring for children and elderly parents. We all need help from time to time.