Family Therapy in Los Angeles, CA

Are you worried about your child's eating? Has your child lost weight? Are you having trouble figuring out how to get him or her to eat? Are you feeling scared? Perhaps your teen is receiving eating disorder treatment that excludes you and you want to play a more active role. Maybe other treatments haven't helped. I can help you help your teen with an eating disorder heal and become a healthy independent young adult who can go about the business of building his or her life. I wrote, "When Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder...," New Harbinger, 2018.

Hi there! My name is Darrin Dennis. I am a registered associate professional clinical counselor who believes that people reach out for help because they're experiencing some kind of pain they can no longer manage on their own. As a therapist, I come alongside my clients, building a personal and authentic relationship so I can walk with you through your first steps toward growth and onto helping you understand, face, then manage and heal from that pain. I am a firm believer in the power of transformation, inwardly and outwardly, and I believe this is the key to living one’s life to the greatest and fullest potential possible.

Having children is the easy part however,raising them to be self-respecting and other respecting, successful individuals is more difficult. Let me be there to assist you on this journey alone, along with your spouse and also children. In addition to parenting and family issues, I work with individuals and couples dealing with early trauma, hostile communication dynamics,healing after infidelity and issues around major life cycle transitions. Children on the spectrum and their sibblings make up a substantial part of my work.

If you are experiencing a crossroads or crisis in your life that makes it harder to enjoy life or to function, therapy can help. Whether you are seeking immediate tools to become calmer, deeper healing, or personal growth, I will work with you to understand the source of your pain, mine your inner resources, and provide new perspectives and coping skills to help relieve you from suffering and increase ease.

My name is Jordan Goode and I am a Children’s & Family Therapist . I specialize in helping children 2-12 years old who are struggling with trauma, attachment disorders, anxiety, emotional and behavioral issues, OCD, and adjusting to divorce or adoption/ foster care. I offer individual and family sessions & am trained in play therapy, art therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, and Exposure Response Prevention. I believe in the healing power of therapeutic play! I provide children with a safe space and the materials to process and communicate past experiences and emotions, help them organize their thoughts, & learn coping skills.

I am enthusiastic to work with individuals and couples who are curious about themselves, want to cultivate insight, and are motivated to make changes. Through listening and tending to neuroses, compulsions and addictions, mood issues, interpersonal problems, creative blocks, dreams, spiritual experiences and synchronicities, disruptive psychological symptoms can not only be reduced, but understood for a more meaningful, tolerant, and enriching life.

Finding the right therapist can be a daunting process. My goal is listen deeply to clients -- in order to fully hear the nature of their problems and skillfully mine for the underlying components of the personality that might be inhibiting growth, recovery and freedom. Whether you are suffering with conflict in your personal relationships, compulsive or addictive behaviors, mood disturbances, indecision, or the everyday crises of meaning we all sometimes face, I will apply my professional skills to organize and construct a treatment plan. In an atmosphere of trust and warmth a collaboration can commence. Call me today to begin...

I am a licensed psychologist as well as a licensed marriage and family therapist with over thirty years of experience in treating children, teens and adults. I use a practical approach in helping people and also realize that the relationship that we create is the foundation for change. I enjoy the model of the scientist/ practitioner and I incorporate my review of the research coupled with "what works." Additionally, I find a sense of humor often is helpful in tackling life's issues.

I am passionate about helping a child or teen struggling to manage emotional or behavioral disturbances. They may be struggling with depression or anxiety that comes as a result of trauma or significant loss, or that arises out of every day pressure to do well in school or extracurriculars. Growing up comes with growing pains, and therapy is no different. I want my clients (and their families) to be motivated to participate and engage in sessions, and practice learned skills in their home, school, and community. I hope my clients develop self confidence and begin to take ownership over treatment, and over their mental health.

Adulting is already hard enough; throw in infertility, postpartum depression/anxiety, pregnancy following loss (heIlo, anxiety!), loss/grief/bereavement, trauma, relationship/communication issues, boundaries and family conflict and now you've got discomfort, unpleasant feelings, disconnection and stress. While we may not be able to change all of the obstacles in your life, we can certainly work collaboratively to adjust expectations, reinforce coping skills, strengthen resilience, improve communication skills, set boundaries, process trauma and elicit clarity and direction. (This is a small, boutique group Telehealth practice).

My ideal client is looking to create positive change in their life. Working with all ages and abilities, they may have behavior, developmental or emotional issues that are interfering in their life. Clients that want to learn how to manage their life, reduce stress and increase productivity - moving through blocks from current and past issues, related to personal life, career, family , relationships etc….People that are looking for mindful approach to mental health and wellness, incorporating Expressive Healing Arts, Self-Empowerment and creative solutions.

I have over 12 years experience working in residential, intensive outpatient & outpatient settings, with people living successfully with mood disorders, substance abuse & dependence, disordered eating, and creating meaningful sense of interpersonal & relational patterns. My career has afforded me the privilege to work with young adults, professionals and aging adults throughout the Southern California area. I believe that as my clients, you know intuitively how you wish to grow and it's my job to listen with care so you can determine a route, means and hope to navigate a hopeful worthwhile path. I work hard with you in charge.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years experience, I have had the honor of being invited into the lives and struggles of individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. I have been able to integrate solution focused cognitive therapy and psychodynamic client-centered approaches to help clients navigate issues ranging from depression, anxiety, stress, emotional and physical abuse, issues from family of origin, relationship issues involving intimacy and communication that are either a result of early life trauma, or occurring later in life as a result of difficulties with employment, life stresses, and grief and loss.

If we have learned anything from the pandemic, it is that we all need and thrive in relationships. Therapy is an important tool for developing and nurturing positive relationships, both with others and with yourself. Using my training as a marriage and family therapist , my life experiences and love of people, I foster a safe, warm, non-judgmental environment. I believe that it is not the challenges or traumas that form us, but how we respond to them. Collaboratively we can build resiliency as we discover and heal the obstacles that interfere with you having a deeper, more meaningful life.

I am interested in your journey - where you have been and hope to go, what you have done and dream of doing, and who you are and have yet to become. Many of my clients are young adults, creatives in the art and entertainment industry, helpers, entrepreneurs and executives, couples, Asian Americans, and parents. Common issues include: relationship issues with loved ones, family of origin issues, dissatisfaction with current life/direction, depression, anxiety, postpartum difficulties, and trauma. You may find yourself stuck in your life, possibly isolated or feeling alone. You don't have to go through this experience alone.

I received my Masters degree from Philips Graduate Institute in 2003, and have been providing services to children, couples, families, elders and adolescents in different settings such as Private Practice, hospitals, and Health Care centers. I use different approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Awareness Integration Model, Family systems and so on. Services: Life Coaching; Couple Therapy and Coaching; Family Therapy and Coaching; Hypnosis; Individual Therapy for Adolescents, Children, Elderly, Men and Women; Parenting; Family Therapy ; Sex Therapy; Relationship and Intimacy; Stress Management, and so on.

I offer a warm, non-judgmental partnership with individuals, families and groups when they or someone they know are coping with chronic or life-threatening illness, end of life, bereavement or unattended grief. My approach is collaborative, strength-based & tailored to meet your needs. I have over 15 years of experience counseling individuals and leading support groups for those facing a cancer diagnosis, caregivers, bereaved individuals as well as those grieving other types of losses. I provide a safe environment to express yourself while helping you learn to cope and become resilient.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with two office locations in both South Pasadena and Los Angeles. I use Cognitive/Behavioral therapy to directly address issues you may be dealing with such as Depression, Anxiety, Anger,GLBT issues, Creative Blocks,Relationship problems,Life Transitions to name a few. I believe change begins with awareness and an understanding of how your thoughts effect your feelings and behavior.

My work focuses on the process of acceptance and integration of aspects of ourselves that we like and those that we find challenging. We all struggle at times with self-doubt and self-worth issues. These feelings are difficult to cope with and hinder our ability to really get to know ourselves and others. Through conversation and a deep curiosity and caring about my client's, I help to broaden their understanding of themselves. My clients begin to have more authentic experiences by finding meaning in their life experiences and gaining new insights that help them achieve their personal goals.