Family Therapy in Los Angeles, CA

Hi there, I'm Jeanette Buller, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Jeanette's approach to therapy includes seeing you as a whole person, taking into account who you are now and the version of yourself you wish to achieve. Together, we will work on strategies to address the root causes of your difficulties and build meaningful connections to what is most important for you. I look forward to hearing your story and connecting with you in our therapy session.

Our goal is to provide a safe place for all who may be experiencing challenges due to trauma, family , work, or life. At Healing Counseling Center, Inc we strive to promote wholeness by healing one person or family at a time by developing inner strength through self-expression.

When we experience painful events and the trust in our relationships seem compromised, it can feel like the ground is taken from under our feet. From the bottom of the hill, the journey upward can feel steep and daunting. It takes courage to reach out and find a supportive and experienced therapist who can help you restore your life. Our team is committed to walking alongside you or your family to overcome stressful experiences and gain a deeper understanding of yourself and others. We will work towards helping you build secure and fulfilling relationships so you do not need to journey alone.

As a certified psychoanalyst, I specialize in treating teens and adults who struggle with depression; intense anxiety; obsessive-compulsive symptoms including invasive, disturbing thoughts; intolerable, painful emotions; high-conflict relationships; impulsive behaviors including suicidal and self-injurious behavior; substance and/or alcohol abuse; eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Our collaboration strives to help you find internal harmony. My method of investigation of the mind is designed to help you gain clarity in your thinking, achieve emotional containment and experience self-empowerment.

My clients are adults of all ages who are dealing with anxiety and/or depression. They have difficulty focusing on tasks or leaving the house. Some have struggles with family , including with past or current relationships; others have suffered trauma as children, or as adults. My younger clients are trying hard to live their lives as independent adults, but are feeling lost, or find it too hard to establish stable relationships, or resolve issues with parents or roommates. Many of my older adult clients need help coping with the challenges and losses associated with aging; but they also seek social connection and a sense of purpose.

My practice is intuitive and client specific. Clients come to me with a wide arrange of intentions and desires; processing trauma, managing stress and anxiety, overcoming depression, wishing to grow spiritually/personally, identify areas in which they are stuck, diagnoses, family and relational troubles, or support in dealing with every day life. I strive to offer a safe, attuned, and empathetic space. I appreciate collaborating with my clients in a way that works for them. The most rewarding part of being a therapist is seeing my clients grow, discover, and know themselves deeper. I am honored to be a witness and facilitator.

Are you going through a difficult time? Are you concerned about your child? I'm here to help. Like a trusted friend I'm very easy to talk to. I've served the Culver City / Mar Vista community for 25 years helping many others just like yourself. I specialize in stress management, depression, anxiety, children & adolescents, Family Counseling, relationship issues, major life events, phase of life issues and much more. Have confidence relief is near. I can help.

Dr. Wendy M. O'Connor is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as holds a doctorate in psychology and is in private practice in Brentwood & Encino California. She has worked in various settings with over seventeen years of experience in the community. Dr. Wendy O'Connor & Associates specialize in single adults, couples & teens.

Hello and welcome. So let's start by dispelling the common misconception that therapy is for the weak and broken. This could not be more untrue. Therapy is for the bold and intrepid. Therapy is for those who are unwilling to accept how things are and choose instead to brave the roads less traveled in search of something better. So whether your dissatisfaction lies in patterns that you can't seem to break free of, turbulent relationships with partners, family or friends, or in the daunting challenges posed by depression, anxiety, grief et al., your insistence for change not only should never be shamed, it should be deeply admired.

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.

Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your partner or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.

We are here to help you heal and grow. We are genuine, real people, and we believe that actual, loving feedback is more useful than simply listening and repeating. That is why we partner concrete take-home skills with open, active listening. Our style incorporates humor and play. We tailor every single session to your unique needs. We want to be by your side, to listen, support, and challenge you every step of the way. You are not in this alone. Together, we will discover untapped purpose, passion, clarity, and courage.

The therapeutic process is about becoming most fully ourselves. The more we come to know ourselves in an authentic and true way, the more fulfilling our lives and our relationships become. Change occurs when there is a new understanding, not just in our intellectual mind, but in our bodies and spirits as well. This kind of work, though difficult, and sometimes painful, is also deeply rewarding. It can also seem like a scary idea to some, not knowing if making lasting change is even possible.

"The purpose of therapy is to remove blocks to truth; to help you abandon any patterns of belief that no longer serve you in a productive way; to implement self-forgiveness. Therapy can alleviate suffering and open the door to peace of mind. It can assist in separating illusion from reality and even reality from truth. Finally, it can help you to learn to make your decisions from internal prompts because you have created an internal locus of control." From "A Course in Miracles" Most clients start noticing change in their perspectives, outlook and coping skills early in the process.

Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, a life transition, family /parenting concerns, or other mental health issues, we are all trying to better understand ourselves and break free of our limiting patterns and beliefs. My approach to therapy involves a strong foundation in formal therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, family systems, and others, while at the same time recognizing that you are the expert of your own life, and it is through the therapeutic process that you will come to gain valuable insights, recognize your potential, and enhance your capacity for self-love.

Asking for help is one the most courageous things we can do during difficult times. Whether it's improving communication with a loved one, a shift in your career, or a good old fashion confidence boost, I enjoy helping each client explore their needs with empathy and understanding. With a unique upbringing of Japanese/Filipino/American cultures and a deep understanding of how family structures affects our current state of being, you will find that our conversations are open - free from conventional judgements or restrains.

Kat Valentine is an LGBTQIA+, kink, and poly-affirmative therapist, who works with adults, romantic partners, chosen family , and teens. Kat takes a humanist, collaborative, attachment-focused approach to therapy. She is working towards becoming a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist. She has experience empowering people to work through shame, anxiety, depression, ADHD, coming out, and relational issues. She believes it’s often useful to examine the stories we tell about ourselves and our relationships in order to weave new narratives that better serve us.

I work collaboratively with clients to help generate insight and cultivate healthier approaches to the challenges and ebbs & flows of life. I focus on empathy & humility while working to uncover underlying dynamics contributing to what's not working so we can make intuitive and meaningful changes. I want to help you understand yourself and find your own intuition to ultimately be more satisfied with your life overall. I specialize in women/xn dealing with anxiety, identity & self-esteem, relationships, boundaries, phase of life & adjustment/transitions, family , career, sexuality & more.

I believe that we all face friction in our relationships and day-to-day living. Consistently encountering the same types of issues, however, can be the result of blind spots that blur our view of reality. Psychotherapy exists, in part, to help identify these areas of hazy perception and to resolve them over time. And with improved clarity come choices that are more plentiful, more attainable, and more likely to result in an improved appreciation of everything around us -including ourselves. This process can only happen in a safe, non-threatening environment.