Female Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

**Currently accepting new clients** In my practice, I specialize in helping women through trauma and life transitions, whether that be maternity, pre/post-natal, or grief. I believe a successful therapeutic relationship is created in partnership with each client to foster safety, compassion, and growth. An effective therapy process provides space for transforming your pain and distress into a capacity for stronger coping skills, more satisfying relationships, and a more authentic sense of self. When a person actively engages the world with authenticity, it will increase their awareness, self-confidence, and sense of self.

*Hi! I'm Accepting new clients in office or online*. I specialize in treating people from underrepresented communities. This includes women , LGBTQI, People of Color, and more.

I hold the sacredness of authenticity, humaning alongside other humans. I focus on working with women , particularly women of color, to show up to the brutal, sweaty, and liberating work of tending to your life while challenging oppressive systems that want humans to stay small. Together, we examine trauma and pain with self-compassion, address avoidance, build vocabulary around emotions to expand your knowing, and work together to enrich relational bonds. I would love to hold space for you!

Difficult conversations are my specialty. I offer a compassionate and accepting space for my clients to explore the stress and struggles that keep them from becoming who they want to be. The adolescents and young adults I work with often come to me feeling stuck and unsure what move to make next. By connecting to your desires, while coping with your fears, you can learn to put yourself first and to live your life for you. You can count on me to shine a light on even the littlest of wins while we explore new ways of navigating the world.

Would you like to let go of concerns about your weight and body image? Is emotional eating one of your primary coping mechanisms? Many women , across the life span, struggle with issues around food, their bodies, and self confidence. Stress, all-or-nothing thinking, and perfectionism, among other issues, can all get in the way of living more fully. I work holistically with women , as I believe that all aspects of our lives, from sleep and nutrition to relationships or past trauma, are integrally related. We will work together to develop the insight, skills, and tools you'll need to achieve your goals.

Dr. Joanne Valli-Meredith, formerly Director of Evaluation and Educational Assessment at UCLA's Office of Instructional Development and a Lecturer of "Life Skills for College Men and Women " in the department of Community Health Science, launched BeyondAdmissions.com in order to help students make the most of their college experience. BeyondAdmissions.com offers an optional in-person/online approach for ongoing, affordable, and easily accessible support in the form of workshops, coaching and a virtual drop-in service to address the challenges students encounter in college.

Feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, and grief are part of life, but when they begin to interfere with relationships or your functioning, it may be time to seek support. I work with my clients to confront all of life’s difficulties with confidence, navigating their challenges with curiosity, trust, and understanding while encouraging resilience. Together, we will create a relationship that fosters curiosity and reframe old narratives while honing your personal strengths. I work with young women , adolescents, and adults to help them lessen their burdens and embrace their newfound freedom using a blend of theoretical orientations.

Are you tired of living each day on an emotional roller coaster, not knowing how you'll feel from one moment to the next? Do you wonder if you’re living your best Christian and/or spiritual life. Has life become so stressful that you wonder how you'll make it to the next day? Do you feel sad, tired, and anxious often? Are you giving yourself grace and embracing your spiritual beliefs to live your best life. Just know that you are not alone. Healing mentally, emotionally, and spiritually is the first step. Living and healing from the inside out is a journey of healing from old wounds. It’s a choice and takes practice.

I love helping couples (new and veteran) discover the underlying needs below their too-frequent bickering (read: fighting). It's magic when clients begin to see each other and communicate in new ways. I'm also passionate about helping individuals find new tools for navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, and BPD. There's nothing better than a client reporting that skills we practiced in session helped them find relief. Another speciality I have is supporting women (and their partners) with all things perinatal: infertility, miscarriage, maternal mental health, and parenting challenges. It really takes a village.

Are you looking for a space where you can keep it real and get support with achieving your goals? Good, because I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to create their best life. Building your happiness can be a challenging task as we are often faced with various societal stressors. As an African American woman , I am deeply aware of the societal stressors that hinder wellness. Without the proper support, obstacles in life can prevent you from being healthy and happy. My desire is to support Black Women from varied and diverse backgrounds with creating and or sustaining the life that they want for themselves.

Well-being involves having awareness of and connection to your self plus good connections with others. If you have struggled with distracting from your own experience, are lost in negative self evaluation, or if you have lost your curiousity about the world, face roadblocks or obstacles to your creativity and want to get relief, reclaim a sense of aliveness, vitality, presence, purpose or optimism - then I can be of help to you. I developed Emotional Pilates - the focus is on helping you build your core emotional strength, balance, flexibility and resilience, including learning how to speak your true experience.

Licensed in both California and Connecticut - Psychotherapist, Addiction Specialist and Life Coach. Living life to the fullest is an adventure. It takes courage to go forward, to harness the power within. This is where Psychotherapy and Life Coaching meet. This is an opportunity to help you make smart choices and assist you in finding a sense of peace and acceptance while you move forward in your life. I am available to help you reach your personal and professional goals. I have studied mindfulness and work with clients who want to know more about it and embrace it. I look forward to hearing from you.

Being a woman in America in 2023 is not easy. A mentor of mine once said that she did not envy my experience as a woman today. She grew up in a different time, a time when she was expected to be a good mother for her children and a responsible homemaker for her husband. Today, beyond these roles, there is a subtle, quiet undercurrent of expectations including, but by no means limited to, being a “good” wife, sister, friend, and neighbor (what does “good” mean anyway?), a career woman , an impromptu party host with a meticulous home, and a selfless volunteer in the community, all while maintaining a size 2 figure.

You want to be the best version of yourself, but there’s never enough time for all you need to do. You try to be productive at work, but can’t focus and criticize yourself. When around loved ones, you feel distant and numb… but don’t tell anyone your problems due to fear of being a burden. You usually feel stressed, annoyed, or sad; like an empty shell of your true self. There’s also constant tiredness, yet it’s hard to relax or sleep. Instead thoughts are on an exhaustion loop of worries, errands to get done, or a looming sense something might go wrong. If this sounds familiar, it may be due to a type of stress, anxiety, or trauma.

Are you a multicultural couple wanting to set boundaries, discuss power and privilege, and improve communication; a Black woman professional overwhelmed by stress and trauma; a young adult desiring to develop your racial identity? I look forward to joining you on the path towards greater understanding and acceptance. My mental health and wellness approach centers on compassionate collaboration and direct truth-telling, and much of our work will challenge traditional ways of existing and relating. I value empathy, justice, and racial equity and believe in owning the impact of our words and actions rather than our intentions.

Lynda supports and facilitates her clients' emotional growth, gain deeper insights, make healthy choices and live healthier & happier lives, from couples struggling for connection, engagement & compatibility to enhance family relationships and individuals facilitating emotional well being.