Teletherapy for Los Angeles, CA

If you are a person of color (POC), in the LGBTQ community, and/or are non-monogamous/poly, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse populations for over 15 years. In working with a culturally competent therapist like me, you can focus on what brought you to therapy in the first place and not on explaining or “teaching” the nuances of your culture and sexuality. My expertise is in helping those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I’m trained in EMDR, an evidence-based therapy that treats trauma and other difficulties.

Open Space Therapy Collective (OSTC) was founded by and for the queer and trans community. For too many intersectional identities, clients have to educate their therapists instead of receiving the support they came in for. Not here. When you work with an OSTC therapist, you are guaranteed a mental health partner who is: A member of the LGBTQ+ community or a staunch ally, Queer and Trans-knowledgeable, Anti-racist, Sex-positive, Specializing in supporting non-monogamous relationships.

Navigating challenges around sex involves more than what happens between the sheets. Sex is a topic that is often met with secrecy, embarrassment, or shame and is shaped by cultural norms and societal expectations. These influences can impact our perception of what's deemed acceptable or “normal”. When issues arise, the fear of judgment often keeps us silent, trapped in a state of quiet desperation rather than seeking help. I am committed to creating a secure and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their sexuality, reshape it according to their desires, and affirm their true selves.

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed or caught in an endless loop of personal challenges? If so, you are not alone. Therapy is where you can heal from current stressors, past wounds, and negative thoughts or behavior patterns that unconsciously create recurring problems in life. As an affirmative clinician, I treat LGBTQ clients, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, shame, self-criticism, and trauma disorders. My practice is rooted in helping people improve their self-worth, daily focus, motivation and executive function skills. I also support people navigating relationship and family conflict, grief/loss and career challenges/transitions.

Have you and your partner been frustrated by having the same argument over and over again? Are you struggling to cope with anxiety, life transitions, or stress in your daily life? Do you get triggered by things in your environment that remind you of a stressful past event? If this sounds like you, then you have come to the right place. My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgemental. I strive to help clients utilize their strengths and improve their coping using evidence-based practices.

I combine a warm and direct approach with evidence-based practices (and a splash of humor) to help you unpack, examine, and rewrite the narratives in your life. Drawing from modalities such as Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, we will work to align your thoughts and actions with your values so that you can lead the life you want. I view relationships and identity development through the lens of attachment theory with the goal of helping you draw clear connections from the past to the present and into an expansive and joyful future.

I know that beginning psychotherapy can feel scary. I hope to provide a space that feels warm, non-judgmental and helpful. I tend to work with adults, adolescents and couples who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and many of the other effects and challenges of the world we live in. Overall, I believe that navigating these experiences feels better when we get to work through them with someone else.

Hello beautiful people. My most treasured skill as a therapist but most importantly as a human is the ability to connect and relate with almost any one no matter your race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or age. I am learning in practice and in life that no matter how old, young, accomplished or established we become there will always be a natural human yearning we carry to feel like we belong and that we matter to others.

Thank you for considering me to be your Therapist. I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since March 2010. My practice focuses on helping individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or family-related issues. I also work with couples who struggle with communication, infidelity, sexual-related matters, conflict resolution, parenting problems, and financial concerns.

Are you a high-performing female, who is feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or traumatized? Would you like to cut back on drinking or other maladaptive impulses? Allow me to help you improve your mental health using your strengths to adjust to stressors instead of engaging in negative behaviors. With my encouragement, you will learn to overcome or manage the issues you are untangling and move forward - where you deserve to be. Additionally, I have specializations in divorce mediation, grief, medication-assisted alcohol abatement, and the psychological aftermath of psychedelic experiences.

Are you feeling blocked? Have you been trying to make changes but keep getting stuck? Do you wish your career would take off? Or that you would be happier in your relationships? Maybe depression, anxiety, or an addiction is getting in your way. My speciality is working with adults and adolescents that are wanting to create a fulfilling life by breaking through the barriers that are holding them back.

I've been working with adult children of immigrants and multicultural/interracial couples who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issue, adults’ ADHD, boundaries issues, and trauma in therapy, I collaborate with my clients on finding effective ways of communication, changing irrational beliefs, learning/setting healthier boundaries, and identifying/expressing emotions. I try to assist them to interpret their issues from different angles. Although it can be challenging to achieve our therapeutic goals, I trust that my clients can work through this journey because they're resilient and strong.

Give yourself permission to be vulnerable by putting yourself first. Negative and highly-critical self-talk, especially for gay men, is the root of many of our problems and addictions. You may feel “less-than” others, think poorly of yourself, or are unsure how to get your needs met. I can help you to shed light on where this inner-critic is coming from, how to quiet it, and help you rebuild your relationship with self/others. Next, we can develop tools to manage anxiety and depression, embrace your sexuality, develop a healthier relationship to sex/porn, heal infidelity, integrate love and sex, or improve your relationships.

It may be difficult to navigate life while experiencing uncertainty, unpleasantness, pain, loss, or hurt. The process of therapy allows a space in which we gradually work towards: clarity, acceptance, peace, and autonomy. The therapeutic journey offers an opportunity to reach your desired outcomes in a manner that is meaningful and sustainable (within a safe, tailored, and confidential setting).

Do you struggle with the belief that no matter what you do it won’t be good enough? Is it hard to say "no" to others because if they are upset with you, you will feel excessive guilt? Maybe you walk on eggshells around others, scared to say the wrong thing so you shut down and don’t speak up? I help people like you learn what your needs are so you can advocate, build boundaries and thrive in your relationships rather than be filled with guilt, shame and resentment.

Damon Holzum, LCSW. I bring a fresh, passionate and compassionate approach to your concerns and engage with you as someone desiring a powerful, nurturing, and solutions focused experience. My focus is an integrative approach blending CBT, experiential, Gestalt, and narrative therapies to assist you and your significant other or family to thrive within your environment and understand your thoughts and feelings to be the best you. I engage with all genres of individuals and focus on sex-positive therapy, polyamory, alternative sexual practices and the destigmatization of all things sexual and intimate within your relationships.

Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship/family issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.

Growing up, I have realized that there is a lack of communication, representation, and awareness of the importance of mental health in many Middle-Eastern, Latinx, and Asian households. This leads to many individuals in those cultures becoming oppressed throughout their whole life and experiencing many untreated phases of depression and anxiety without having the opportunity to be heard.

I help adults from all walks of life with emotional suffering. My focus is to help you regain your clarity & confidence that align with your life purpose, providing you guidance in a safe and non-judgmental environment that is collaborative and empowering. I am also a relationship expert helping couples and families to understand each other and connect in a healthier way. With 19 years of professional mental health experience, my commitment is to work with you in the most nurturing and empowering way so that you can be the best version of yourself.