Health Net Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience providing therapy to adults navigating depression, anxiety, and the lasting effects of childhood trauma. I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and respected.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience providing therapy to adults navigating depression, anxiety, and the lasting effects of childhood trauma. I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and respected.
Many of us don’t seek help or try to make changes until something becomes so uncomfortable that we can’t bear to stay the same. My goal is to help you make positive and lasting changes that ultimately result in decreased distress and help you live a more meaningful and present-focused life. I take a nonjudgmental and holistic approach by helping you to address problem areas that have caused you distress. I do this by providing a supportive and safe environment for you to explore what is inhibiting you from living aligned with your values and collaborating with you on how to identify flexible approaches to meeting your goals.
Many of us don’t seek help or try to make changes until something becomes so uncomfortable that we can’t bear to stay the same. My goal is to help you make positive and lasting changes that ultimately result in decreased distress and help you live a more meaningful and present-focused life. I take a nonjudgmental and holistic approach by helping you to address problem areas that have caused you distress. I do this by providing a supportive and safe environment for you to explore what is inhibiting you from living aligned with your values and collaborating with you on how to identify flexible approaches to meeting your goals.
Do you find yourself worrying a lot? How about feeling depressed, stressed at work or unhappy in your relationship? Do you want to feel better about yourself? These are common feelings that people experience and bring to therapy. Although exploring uncomfortable emotions may make you feel vulnerable and anxious, I will be there to guide you through it. My approach is to understand your history, how it impacts you, and help you make choices and changes to ease your path forward. I do this in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment to help you work on the area you want to address.
Do you find yourself worrying a lot? How about feeling depressed, stressed at work or unhappy in your relationship? Do you want to feel better about yourself? These are common feelings that people experience and bring to therapy. Although exploring uncomfortable emotions may make you feel vulnerable and anxious, I will be there to guide you through it. My approach is to understand your history, how it impacts you, and help you make choices and changes to ease your path forward. I do this in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment to help you work on the area you want to address.
Therapy is a very powerful tool and has the potential to give you some relief and to dial down negative moods and challenges that you face. My experience and training help to introduce healthy coping skills to handle the difficult things that you are struggling to change on your own and the additional skill of helping you to learn not just how, but when to use those skills most effectively.
Therapy is a very powerful tool and has the potential to give you some relief and to dial down negative moods and challenges that you face. My experience and training help to introduce healthy coping skills to handle the difficult things that you are struggling to change on your own and the additional skill of helping you to learn not just how, but when to use those skills most effectively.
Welcome! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly two decades of experience helping people navigate life's complexities. I believe therapy works best when it starts with understanding where you are today, while thoughtfully exploring the experiences that have shaped you and the goals you hope to achieve moving forward.
Welcome! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly two decades of experience helping people navigate life's complexities. I believe therapy works best when it starts with understanding where you are today, while thoughtfully exploring the experiences that have shaped you and the goals you hope to achieve moving forward.
You may find yourself wrestling with challenges, from depression and anxiety to the intricacies of relationship difficulties, or facing the dark despair of bereavement. You seek not just fleeting relief from these struggles, but permanent solutions, and a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in the world. You yearn to transition from a place of pain and uncertainty to one of inner peace and fulfillment. Your goal is to embrace the wisdom of your experiences and cultivate a sense of purpose and joy in your journey towards a successful third life.
You may find yourself wrestling with challenges, from depression and anxiety to the intricacies of relationship difficulties, or facing the dark despair of bereavement. You seek not just fleeting relief from these struggles, but permanent solutions, and a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in the world. You yearn to transition from a place of pain and uncertainty to one of inner peace and fulfillment. Your goal is to embrace the wisdom of your experiences and cultivate a sense of purpose and joy in your journey towards a successful third life.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming. I applaud you on starting your journey, and I’m here to make sure that it is meaningful to you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming. I applaud you on starting your journey, and I’m here to make sure that it is meaningful to you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 15 years of experience. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and take an empathetic approach to building strong client relationships, fostering personal growth, and promoting healing. My experience ranges from working with individuals facing severe mental health challenges to those navigating life events for the first time.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 15 years of experience. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and take an empathetic approach to building strong client relationships, fostering personal growth, and promoting healing. My experience ranges from working with individuals facing severe mental health challenges to those navigating life events for the first time.
Over the past 17 years, I have gained experience working with youth, transitional-age youth, and adults in a mental health setting. Each experience has allowed me to assist individuals with increasing their quality of life. My goal is to help you with acquiring the necessary tools and strategies that will enable you to be the best version of yourself. I am an authentic, genuine, and empathetic person who is fully invested in assisting you with increasing your quality of life.
Over the past 17 years, I have gained experience working with youth, transitional-age youth, and adults in a mental health setting. Each experience has allowed me to assist individuals with increasing their quality of life. My goal is to help you with acquiring the necessary tools and strategies that will enable you to be the best version of yourself. I am an authentic, genuine, and empathetic person who is fully invested in assisting you with increasing your quality of life.
My focus is in the treatment of anxiety and depression alone or in conjunction with alcohol or cannabis use disorders. I work collaboratively with individuals to reduce depression and/or anxiety, improve quality of life, and reduce problematic coping strategies. This includes: (a) working to understand the important early-life experiences contributing to anxiety, depression, and problematic substance use; (b) examining thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in the here and now; (c) developing new skills to address negative mood states, and (d) building healthy coping strategies.
My focus is in the treatment of anxiety and depression alone or in conjunction with alcohol or cannabis use disorders. I work collaboratively with individuals to reduce depression and/or anxiety, improve quality of life, and reduce problematic coping strategies. This includes: (a) working to understand the important early-life experiences contributing to anxiety, depression, and problematic substance use; (b) examining thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in the here and now; (c) developing new skills to address negative mood states, and (d) building healthy coping strategies.
My mission is to help you find ways to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression by helping you find the hidden problem that is keeping you from feeling better. I utilize a direct and compassionate style when working with clients. I tailor my approach to therapy based on the unique needs of each person. I focus on addressing how our thoughts can impact our mood (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ways of regulating and tolerating strong emotions (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
My mission is to help you find ways to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression by helping you find the hidden problem that is keeping you from feeling better. I utilize a direct and compassionate style when working with clients. I tailor my approach to therapy based on the unique needs of each person. I focus on addressing how our thoughts can impact our mood (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ways of regulating and tolerating strong emotions (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
Hi there, I'm Arturo! Taking the first step to seek help for anxiety and depression is incredibly brave. As a Mexican-American, Spanish-speaking therapist, I specialize in helping teens and adults navigate these challenges. I understand the profound impact that culture has on our identity and experiences, and I'm passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you. My approach is built on compassion and deep respect for your unique story and cultural background. We'll work together, at your own pace, to process your experiences, helping you find your voice and reclaim your well-being.
Hi there, I'm Arturo! Taking the first step to seek help for anxiety and depression is incredibly brave. As a Mexican-American, Spanish-speaking therapist, I specialize in helping teens and adults navigate these challenges. I understand the profound impact that culture has on our identity and experiences, and I'm passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you. My approach is built on compassion and deep respect for your unique story and cultural background. We'll work together, at your own pace, to process your experiences, helping you find your voice and reclaim your well-being.
Ellen Golding is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist my practice is guided by all people who possess intrinsic worth and have the capacity to realize this. All individuals are worthy of respect. I strive to cultivate a therapy space that is safe for all genders, races, cultures, family constellations, and relationships. I believe fundamentally in the values of a good therapeutic fit.
Ellen Golding is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist my practice is guided by all people who possess intrinsic worth and have the capacity to realize this. All individuals are worthy of respect. I strive to cultivate a therapy space that is safe for all genders, races, cultures, family constellations, and relationships. I believe fundamentally in the values of a good therapeutic fit.
For over a decade, I have been supporting individuals across the lifespan with culturally sensitive therapy. In addition to helping people work through anxiety and depression, I specialize in working with adults affected by complex trauma and helping them feel safer and more hopeful to create a life worth living. I also support people with marginalized identities to process the stressful impacts of oppression and increase experiences of empowerment and connection. I look forward to helping you identify your values, practice coping strategies, and work toward specific goals to improve your mental health.
For over a decade, I have been supporting individuals across the lifespan with culturally sensitive therapy. In addition to helping people work through anxiety and depression, I specialize in working with adults affected by complex trauma and helping them feel safer and more hopeful to create a life worth living. I also support people with marginalized identities to process the stressful impacts of oppression and increase experiences of empowerment and connection. I look forward to helping you identify your values, practice coping strategies, and work toward specific goals to improve your mental health.
Dr. Melody Sanaz Kia
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Online Only
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Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself? Life feels overwhelming sometimes, doesn’t it? Maybe you’re feeling stressed, or unsure how to move forward. You might be carrying the weight of past hurts, struggling in relationships, or feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Maybe you’ve experienced trauma, and the ripple effects are showing up in ways you didn’t expect—like anxiety, self-doubt, or a lingering sense that something is missing.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself? Life feels overwhelming sometimes, doesn’t it? Maybe you’re feeling stressed, or unsure how to move forward. You might be carrying the weight of past hurts, struggling in relationships, or feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Maybe you’ve experienced trauma, and the ripple effects are showing up in ways you didn’t expect—like anxiety, self-doubt, or a lingering sense that something is missing.
What if the goal isn’t to change who you are, but to better understand yourself and find ways to navigate life that actually works for you? I specialize in supporting individuals with neurodivergent diagnoses while also working with anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, and life transitions. Together, we’ll build understanding, develop practical tools, and help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence. With 6 years of experience and dual licensure in CA & TX, I work with children, teens, and adults. If this resonates, I’d love to connect.
What if the goal isn’t to change who you are, but to better understand yourself and find ways to navigate life that actually works for you? I specialize in supporting individuals with neurodivergent diagnoses while also working with anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, and life transitions. Together, we’ll build understanding, develop practical tools, and help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence. With 6 years of experience and dual licensure in CA & TX, I work with children, teens, and adults. If this resonates, I’d love to connect.
I utilize talk therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions. My approach allows individuals to get to the root cause of their issues while still having the immediate change of behavioral interventions.
I utilize talk therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions. My approach allows individuals to get to the root cause of their issues while still having the immediate change of behavioral interventions.
My name is Irving Martinez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Los Angeles, CA, and working with clients in California via telehealth. I work with both adolescents/adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in order to help my clients create change and move towards a better path.
My name is Irving Martinez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Los Angeles, CA, and working with clients in California via telehealth. I work with both adolescents/adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in order to help my clients create change and move towards a better path.
I specialize in work with children, teens, and their families, and I am accepting clients along those lines. It is no picnic being young in the 2020s. Your therapist is your greatest ally, biggest fan, and strongest cheerleader. I welcome the chance to be that for you, and help you figure out what's going on. I specialize in working with children, teens, and their families. No issue is off the table, and no judgments are made. You won't have a problem or situation I haven't encountered before.
I specialize in work with children, teens, and their families, and I am accepting clients along those lines. It is no picnic being young in the 2020s. Your therapist is your greatest ally, biggest fan, and strongest cheerleader. I welcome the chance to be that for you, and help you figure out what's going on. I specialize in working with children, teens, and their families. No issue is off the table, and no judgments are made. You won't have a problem or situation I haven't encountered before.
I am an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with experience in neurodivergence, disability, LGBTQIA+, addiction, and Trauma. I have experience working with children, teenagers, and adults. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient programs focusing on supporting individuals, children, teenagers, and couples in dealing with neurodivergence, addiction, adjustment to disability, trauma, and other major life stressors. I earned my degree at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi and did my practicum with Dr. Graf who specialized in working with neurodivergence, anxiety, and learning disorders.
I am an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with experience in neurodivergence, disability, LGBTQIA+, addiction, and Trauma. I have experience working with children, teenagers, and adults. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient programs focusing on supporting individuals, children, teenagers, and couples in dealing with neurodivergence, addiction, adjustment to disability, trauma, and other major life stressors. I earned my degree at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi and did my practicum with Dr. Graf who specialized in working with neurodivergence, anxiety, and learning disorders.
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