Family Counseling Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

My deepest wish is for you to know that you have everything you need in order to be happy RIGHT NOW. You are enough. And if you have a partner, you deserve happiness as a couple. Has something in your life led you to believe this isn’t true? My passion is to support you in healing the wounds of the past, fostering a loving relationship with yourself and with others, and becoming comfortable in your own skin. If you are a parent of a child who is in need of support I want to be able to support your entire family in working together to find the best path for all of your happiness and success.

As a psychologist, my goal is to help you make lasting changes in your life. In a setting emphasizing compassion and kindness, I encourage you to work through areas where you are stuck. Together we will discover your resources to go beyond past and current traumas and troubled relationships. I work with individuals, couples, and families . While my approaches vary with your needs and aspirations, the goal is to establish a trusting relationship that will help you find your own way to joy and fulfillment.

Psychotherapy helps in managing your feelings, making better choices, and removing the obstacles to your goals. As a licensed psychotherapist and Professor at Pepperdine and Antioch Universities, I work with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds dealing with emotional difficulties, relationship problems and various psychological conditions.

I have extensive experience working with teenage and young adult populations; I have worked in a variety of therapeutic settings and am very familiar with the needs facing teenage and young adult populations. Given my experience, I have developed a therapeutic approach that aligns with the needs of these populations; I pride myself on a non-traditional approach to therapy, and focus primarily on meeting my clients where they are. I value providing a safe, comfortable space for teens and young adults to be themselves. I have always found that mental health is as important as physical health and should be treated as such.

For over 25 years, I have eased the suffering of those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, couple, family , work & social relational conflict, impulse control, addictions, spiritual searches, grief & loss, life transitions & career change. I work with individuals, couples & families in West Los Angeles & New York City. I am licensed in CA & NY & Certified in EMDR-II, BrainSpotting-Phase 4 , Trauma Resiliency Training Level 2 and Neuro-Affective Touch. I offer & premarital counseling & wedding services, with a specialty in 12-Step Weddings.. I do not take insurance.

If you are an individual, or couple, experiencing distress, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck -- I can help. I can help you gain clarity about your experiences and relationships, explore current issues, and help you get back on track. I'll work collaboratively with you to increase awareness and understanding, and discover strategies that can create a positive impact. With couples in distress, I'll work with you to explore patterns in the relationship that no longer serve and support you in building deeper connections.

I provide therapy services to individuals, couples, and families who are looking for relief, for insight, and for growth and change. My areas of speciality include trauma, depression, anxiety, and relational issues. I may be the right fit for you if you are suffering from the effects of past trauma, if you had a difficult relationship with a parent or caregiver, if your relationships are filled with uncertainty, if you are looking for a more solid sense of identity and meaning in your life. My therapeutic approach is based on an understanding of trauma, attachment, social justice, and client empowerment.

Life is life, but are you living it with vitality? I work with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with some sort of blockage that is stopping them from living life to the fullest. In a safe and compassionate space, we look at the hard stuff, sweat through the work, and move toward a place of less suffering and more vibrant enjoyable experiencing of self and relationships. I tend to look at problems in a holistic way, looking at the core issues and context fueling the struggle.

I love being a therapist and am grateful for the opportunity to connect with clients who are committed to changing and improving their lives. With a blend of cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, spiritual principles, and psychodynamic therapy, I will actively partner with you to co-create your empowered and authentic self so you can move toward living a deeper, freer, and more actualized life. I collaborate with clients so they can accomplish their goals, find relief, and move toward happier, more fulfilling lives. I focus on helping you gain clarity and finding solutions to your problems.

"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." (Maya Angelou) I understand that as we experience life we will inevitably encounter obstacles and stressors that challenge us to change. I also believe these moments present opportunities for transformation. I recognize that life transitions and personal experiences can sometimes be overwhelming, however they can also be valuable seasons with the potential to generate "peak and valley" experiences that can alter our life course.

Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma? Do you experience difficulties managing family and relationship issues? I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. The subconscious mind controls most of our reality and choices, so building awareness and active presence can improve the quality of daily living and assist in not only surviving, but thriving through life. As an intuitive & holistic therapist, I will assist you in strengthening your inner psyche and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.

I provide a safe and secure environment to explore experiences, gain insight and awareness to reach your goals. I believe that we all possess the necessary tools to overcome the challenges, difficulties, or changes in our lives. Often we struggle to find the tools we need in challenging times. I can assist you in recognizing and creating your tools in order for you to be successful in your life’s journey.

Problems are problems, people are not problems. Thru 26+ years of clinical practice, I've been privileged to companion many individuals & families facing cancer, chronic illnesses & distress (depression/anxiety), providing empathy, compassion, insights & support. We stand up to problems together focusing on resilience, wellness, enhanced coping, reduced distress, and adjusting to loss & life transitions. We find your strengths and values when they have been obscured by problems. I skillfully weave eclectic therapies with mindfulness, compassion & meaning-making, offering companionship on one's quest for personal insights & renewal.

What if I told you that everything you're currently in search of, you've always been in possession of? My job is to support you in uncovering your truth, more specifically, helping you uncover your authentic self. I will always feel passionately about holding space for someone as they take that journey within.

How are you doing? How are the people in your life doing? Sometimes, we wish that the answer to the second question didn't have an effect on the first, but it does. I believe that relationships are a key component to our ability to thrive- whether it's romantic, platonic, or the relationship you have with yourself. You'd be surprised how often the biggest stressors in our lives are associated with the relationships we have with our partners, our families , or within ourselves.

Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by stress, depression, anxiety, ongoing pain, or trauma? There are times in life when we all need support. I am here to help you and your family to navigate life's challenges, relationships, and psychological suffering. As a registered Associate MFT I provide psychotherapy to adults, children, and families . With more than 10 years of experience of counseling in Israel and in California, I am passionate about helping my clients and their family to overcome struggles and move towards well-being, flexibility, balance, and more fulfillment in life.

My career has been dedicated to helping individuals and their loved ones break down mental, relational, and environmental barriers keeping themselves from embracing and empowering their sense of self in the world. It can be rather easy to feel stuck in the past from previous life experiences or feel lost in the future from the pressures of the world. However, we all have the strength to free ourselves from these distractions and focus on our true and present self. Allow yourself and your loved ones the compassion, reflection, and intent to use these challenges as a way to restore your identity and your connections with the world.

Our identities are often influenced by powerful narratives about what our lives are “supposed to be”. From gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity and socio-economic background, to the expectations from our environments, family , friends and even work. All of this can make us feel trapped in a life that does not feel like our own.

Therapy is one of the most valuable investments you can make in yourself. This process offers the unique opportunity to reflect, heal, and create a life that feels most authentic to you. I work alongside you as a resource to help guide you towards healing and reconnecting with your most authentic self. I value emotional resilience, self-awareness, and authenticity as a way to navigate life's highs, lows, and in-betweens with flexibility and confidence. Together, we will focus on transforming your relationship with yourself and others by identifying and repairing patterns that have left you feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or inauthentic.

Being a parent is hard work. There are so many unexpected challenges and emotions that arise that can feel overwhelming and isolating. I work with families who are struggling with parenting challenges, child sleep issues, pregnancy and/or birth trauma and postpartum mothers and fathers and couples who are adjusting to life as a family . I believe in a holistic approach where we focus on the past and present and how it connects to our current life as well as our mind, body and spirit.