Health Net Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

I have over 20 years of experience working with diverse populations who have a variety of presenting problems. While I am versed in numerous evidence based modalities, I most frequently utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I value ACT’s emphasis on helping clients learn concrete skills for managing distressing thoughts and feelings, including its mindfulness component. Additionally, the importance of the therapeutic relationship is not to be underestimated. I am often described by my clients as someone who is easy to open up to, warm, a good listener, supportive, and someone with a good sense of humor.

I work with adults, adolescents, couples and families, who want to find emotional balance, increase personal satisfaction and seek greater harmony in their relationships.

I provide a safe, comfortable space to feel your feelings, confront underlying beliefs about yourself, and learn how to navigate challenging relationships. I use a variety of approaches (CBT, DBT, EMDR, and other somatic-based ones) to help clients safely get in touch with their bodies, identify emotions and establish healthy boundaries to function more effectively at work, school, and family in relationships.

Nicole Grimes, LMFT I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and use solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. My approach will be customized to your specific needs and goals as we work together through your journey of healing, self awareness, and transforming your life.

My approach in treatment is collaborative and supportive. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy. I frequently utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Solution Focused Therapy and more. Throughout the course of therapy, I will focus on your individual needs, the therapeutic relationship, and identifying various techniques to support you. As a person of color, I will bring in a bicultural perspective to therapy. I strive to remain curious, compassionate, and culturally attuned to address the challenges you are facing.

My hope is to help individuals to gain insight and skills in order to overcome challenges and ultimately help them experience lasting positive change and growth.

I have a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of life. I understand that sometimes it can feel like our experiences are sorted into the ones we like and the ones we don't and that we approach our own lives as if they are problems to be solved.

I utilize an eclectic and integrative approach based on the treatment needs of my clients, following best practices and evidenced-based treatment interventions. I feel one of the most important aspects of therapy is to help clients understand the context in which they are experiencing symptoms.

My great passion is to help my clients heal themselves. I act as a guide for my clients to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole and safe. My holistic approach aims to heal my client’s mind, body and spirit while empowering them to connect with themselves and enhance self love. I am open minded and utilize different therapeutic approaches to offer the best results. I serve as a soul-centered therapist and hold space for you in our sessions for you to clear emotional residue that is keeping you stuck in patterns of insecurity and pain.

I believe in the formation of a safe, healing, and supportive therapeutic relationship as the foundation of a healthy environment to explore positive growth and change. My clinical tools include mindfulness skills, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Having had a music background as a violinist, I will listen to you intently, and we will work together toward finding a life that is meaningful to you. I feel truly honored to be a therapist, and be part of your journey toward healing and self-actualization. I’m looking forward to meeting you!

I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 8 years of experience in the mental health field, feeling grateful for being part of so many journeys and helping find happiness, peace, and clear paths. I have experience providing therapy for those going through depression, anxiety, life transitions, adjustments, stress, burnout, anger, family and/work related conflict, among other difficulties. I also provide therapy for those who simply just want to process daily life difficulties. I have also worked with a variety of different populations, children, teens, adults, service members, veterans.

Find the keys to having a lasting relationship. Become a more engaged and compassionate listener. Effectively communicate and negotiate for what you want and need. Couples and individuals have been coming to me for over 35 years to overcome childhood abuse, family alcoholism, and inadequate parenting. Together we resolve marital distress, adolescent behavior problems, job stress, inappropriate anger, depression and anxiety. I have a direct, highly interactive approach that quickly gets to the heart of the matter. Call me. Let's discuss how we, together, can get you back on track to a happier balanced life.

I have a high level of expertise working with people experiencing daily stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions and relationship difficulties. I specialize in working with young adults and utilize many Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused approaches. Therapy does not need to be scary nor dull. My clients would say I come across as competent and compassionate. No one deserves to do life alone. I look forward to being on your team and tackling challenges together one step at a time.

I have over 10+ years of experience providing therapy services to adults who have found their life impacted by symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety and grief. I make it a priority to learn about the unique aspects of my client's life experiences and personal strengths and utilize this as a foundation towards positive change. My desire is to work in partnership with my client to develop realistic and attainable goals aimed at improving their relationship with themselves and the people around them.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who worked for the last decade in the Bay Area, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, school challenges, and relationship issues. I have extensive experience in community mental health and providing therapy in educational settings.I strive to form strong connections with my clients so that I may, with the use of evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed counseling, support them through their healing and growth journeys.

Finding a therapist that you connect with is one of the most important aspects of therapy. Even more important is learning how to identify, process and manage feelings with someone you trust. I would like to help you through this process, offer perspective, and give you skills to work through it. I work with people that experience depression, anxiety, addiction, co-dependency, poor self esteem, relationship difficulties, and identity.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California, with over 10 years of experience in my field. My vision is to promote quality care through compassion, professionalism, and teamwork. I work collaboratively with clients to reach their desired goals, and understand that you are the expert in your own life. I will provide you with support, feedback, and guidance to assist you in reaching you desired goals. The connection between myself and my client is essential to a sustainable therapeutic relationship.

I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, personal difficulties and life transitions. As your therapist I emphasize an eclectic form of psychotherapy that utilizes Attachment and Psychodynamic concepts to help you better understand your experience and develop important and necessary coping skills with the goal of a life free of anxiety, depression and trauma.

I take great care of my clients; I practice in a trauma-informed, culturally-responsive and gender-responsive manner. I have experience helping others work through adjustment periods and struggles. Often, these can overwhelm, and at times, debilitate, create stress, anxiety, depression and strain your interpersonal relationships. As your therapist, you honor me by sharing your story. I incorporate various evidence-based approaches and recognize that everyone's situation is unique. Together we will develop a highly personalized treatment plan that maximizes your chances of success.