Divorce Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for 25 years. My main area of focus is working with families and children. Initially in my career, I worked with children in residential treatment settings, who were struggling with a variety of emotional and behavioral issues. During the past 20 years I have worked primarily in the field of high conflict divorce . I deal with all aspects of divorce , including mediating custody agreements, comprehensive child custody evaluations, resolving co-parenting conflicts and helping children cope with the stress of parental conflict. I also work with families dealing with blended family issues.

We are all navigating the ups and downs of life the best that we can, where at times it may feel effortless and other times a bit more difficult. Life challenges such as divorce , loss, family transitions, unhealthy relationship dynamics, and unhealed trauma can cause us to lose touch with our inner voice and leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves. I help individuals, couples, and families to reconnect to that inner voice that guides you towards what you want, what you believe is right, and towards any healing that may need to be done.

Happiness in life is dependent upon relationships - the relationship with yourself, your partner, your children - and the other significant, albeit difficult, people in your life. The bulk of my practice has focused on this very specialized area of interacting with other people. Whether doing discernment counseling with a couple contemplating divorce , working with couples to discuss and workout seemingly intractable issues----as well as mediation services for divorcing couples, relationships are the foundation of contentment and I have experienced a great deal of success with clients in this area.

I have been working as a clinical social worker for over 30 years, and still feel passionate about providing psychotherapy. In my private practice, I see individuals, couples, families and groups, ages preteen to seniors. It is an honor to work closely with my clients, and to share in the journey of self-discovery. As we build our relationship, we have the opportunity to use it as a context for sorting out feelings and reactions from the past as well as the present.

I have had over 25 years experience working with children, adults and their families on both the East and West Coasts. I was born and raised in New York City, and have had professional experience in New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Seattle. My special expertise includes child development, populations with special needs (learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, developmental disabilities, and autism), and services for families who are engaged in high conflict divorce . I am here to help you, and if your family needs help, work with the issues life brings us.

It can be overwhelming to deal with the difficulties in daily life especially when we often discount some of our own struggles. My clients experience many of the same issues you feel: anxiety, depression, breakups, divorce , parenting, lack of motivation, and setting boundaries in important life relationships. Whether this is your first time in therapy or not, you deserve a therapist who is going to validate your feelings but also offer you solutions. I have over a decade of experience as a therapist and yet I still treat every client as a unique individual who deserves a unique approach.

As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, I believe that people's emotions and behaviors are influenced by their perceptions and interpretation of events. I work collaboratively with my clients in a proactive manner in order for them to learn effective strategies that they can use for the rest of their lives. I also believe that we are influenced by the cultural context in which we grow up. All relationships are, to some extent, are contextual and intercultural. People often face new challenges as they go through transitions in their lives. I bring my life experiences and professional knowledge to therapy.

I am an Associate Social Worker specializing in working with individuals and couples who are looking for more balance as they undergo some of life's largest transitions, such as parenting and divorce . I believe there is a tremendous amount of beauty and strength that comes with committing the time and space for ourselves to experience emotional growth. Choosing the right therapist is an important decision, and I am here to answer any questions you may have to help you make the choice that feels best for you on your path.

Do you and your partner have a hard time resolving conflict? Is the struggle to connect making you feel alone and misunderstood? Or, if you're divorced, is the level of acrimony between you and your ex so intense that it feels impossible to co-parent? I help both partnered and divorced couples learn how to regulate their emotions and communicate skillfully. I also help people who struggle with sexual compulsivity and love addiction learn to manage their feelings without resorting to destructive behaviors or staying attached to unhealthy people.

As a therapist who has worked with individuals and families within the community for the last 20 years, it is my goal to provide you with an opportunity to create change in areas of your life where you feel stuck. Whether your struggle is in a relationship or stress related to some other circumstance, we will discuss the issues so that you can feel empowered to take action that will lead to positive changes.

I am an experienced Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker and Coach practicing in Beverly Hills, Westwood and Encino. I treat individuals with Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, OCD, Relationship conflicts, Adjustment to life stressors, Depression, Divorce , Parenting, and Co-parenting issues.

Relationships need care. Perhaps you are here looking for help on deepening connection and intimacy? Maybe you need to make a hard decision (e.g., readiness for children or separating)? Perhaps you are struggling to resolve resentment, move past infidelity, or dissolve a marriage? My therapeutic approach is rooted in personal growth which allows the authentic self to safely emerge in connection with others. You can develop into to a less reactive, defensive or avoidant person. Relationship therapy can help you feel seen, let go of harmful expectations, repair past hurt, enjoy more satisfying sex, and find real partnership.

I provide therapy for adolescents and adults seeking help with issues including parenting, divorce , stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, communication, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, grief, life-changing events, and others. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can identify and explore the underlying beliefs driving your behaviors, shaping your habits, and impacting your relationships. Working together using therapeutic approaches such as mindfulness, CBT, narrative therapy, DBT, etc., you will learn to better manage emotions and behaviors, allowing you to meet your own personal goals.

You can and will thrive in your relationships, creativity and career. I believe in looking at the whole person, body and mind, to actualize real growth and to discover realistic solutions. For couples, you will develop more effective communication and conflict resolution skills, rekindle intimacy, trust and care as a team, or learn to navigate co-parenting and divorce well. For individuals you will overcome blocks and unhelpful patterns, resolve trauma, shame and fears, develop greater self-awareness, confidence and create real coping skills in the midst of stress and anxiety to regain empowerment and peace in your own life.

The individuals, families, and couples I treat should expect to produce true fundamental change.I practice a brief systemic solution focused treatment. Be ready to work with me to construct a clear understanding of the problem/symptom in order to co-create an action plan. Clients should expect to practice new patterns of behavior both in and out of sessions. I prescribe strategic interventions such as tasks, rituals, enactments, and assignments. I have integrated my expertise as a psychotherapist with my life coaching skills.I see my role as a change agent. I specialize in high conflict relational challenges and divorce .

Psychotherapy is proven to be one of the most powerful tools to transform one's life, and deciding to seek support when you are struggling to resolve difficult issues on your own is brave. I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, and families and the particular challenges that they face throughout the various transitions of their lives. I also have a special interest in supporting parents with struggling teens and young adults. My goal as a therapist is to provide a nurturing and caring environment for people seeking to make positive life changes through individual and family psychotherapy.

I work with clients who are looking to increase satisfaction in their personal and professional lives by providing exceptional coaching and consultations including business coaching, divorce coaching, career coaching, relationship coaching and more.

My work is largely as an innate wisdom coach, I believe you'll learn to listen and trust your own innate wisdom, as we work collaboratively to move you past what's blocking wholeness. If given the right support and nurturance, our psyches, much like our bodies, will naturally move towards healing and higher consciousness. ​ My work combines insight and intuition with a warm, open, and interactive style.

I am specialized in break-ups, self-esteem, codependency, emotional management, anxiety, depression and decision making skills training. Life is too short to constantly be at war with yourself. I have a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Psychology and I have worked in Mental Health for 8 years. Through my career, I have helped more than 300 clients to change the direction of their lives in problems such as: -Break up/ Divorce -Anxiety -Depression -Mood changes -Low Self-esteem -Codependency - Eating related anxiety -Intrusive Thoughts -Self-Talk Strategies. I work only online in English or Spanish.