Prolonged Exposure Therapy in Los Angeles, CA

I am certified by the VA in providing Cognitive Processing Therapy, CBT for Nightmares, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Do you struggle with anxiety, worry, or depression but don't know where to start making changes? My practice is focused on balancing a compassionate relationship with the best evidence-based techniques to help you build tools for lasting change. I am a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience and expertise in the treatment of anxiety, trauma, and depression. I am one of only 10 psychologists in LA who is Board Certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology. My focus is on understanding your unique story and tailoring sessions to meet your individual needs.
I am certified by the VA in providing Cognitive Processing Therapy, CBT for Nightmares, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Do you struggle with anxiety, worry, or depression but don't know where to start making changes? My practice is focused on balancing a compassionate relationship with the best evidence-based techniques to help you build tools for lasting change. I am a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience and expertise in the treatment of anxiety, trauma, and depression. I am one of only 10 psychologists in LA who is Board Certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology. My focus is on understanding your unique story and tailoring sessions to meet your individual needs.

I am an intensively trained DBT therapist who has had advanced intensive DBT training along with DBT training in treating trauma with Prolonged Exposure therapy by Melanie Harned.
Hello, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with adults and adolescents. I provide client centered therapy to help clients who are looking to improve their life worth living. I help those who suffer from painful emotions, dysregulating thoughts and ineffective behaviors that leads them to feel numb or avoid life. The most important part of therapy is the relationship we build together. I am passionate about helping individuals and families break the stigma of mental health issues and create a life worth living.
I am an intensively trained DBT therapist who has had advanced intensive DBT training along with DBT training in treating trauma with Prolonged Exposure therapy by Melanie Harned.
Hello, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with adults and adolescents. I provide client centered therapy to help clients who are looking to improve their life worth living. I help those who suffer from painful emotions, dysregulating thoughts and ineffective behaviors that leads them to feel numb or avoid life. The most important part of therapy is the relationship we build together. I am passionate about helping individuals and families break the stigma of mental health issues and create a life worth living.

I have training in evidence-based treatments such as CBT, ACT, and DBT as well as specialized training in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, and CBT for Insomnia.
I work with adults with diverse backgrounds and identities, presenting with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, sleep and behavior problems. I aim to provide treatment that is both based in science and individually tailored to you, creating a containing, judgement-free, and supportive therapy space. I work with individuals who want to look inward, explore what is important to them, learn tools to overcome anxiety, pain, addiction, and trauma, and strive to build a therapeutic alliance based on trust, authenticity, warmth, and ease.
I have training in evidence-based treatments such as CBT, ACT, and DBT as well as specialized training in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, and CBT for Insomnia.
I work with adults with diverse backgrounds and identities, presenting with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, sleep and behavior problems. I aim to provide treatment that is both based in science and individually tailored to you, creating a containing, judgement-free, and supportive therapy space. I work with individuals who want to look inward, explore what is important to them, learn tools to overcome anxiety, pain, addiction, and trauma, and strive to build a therapeutic alliance based on trust, authenticity, warmth, and ease.

Though I'm experienced in Prolonged Exposure Therapy, I don't feel comfortable offering that type of in depth and detailed approach through Telehealth.
Hi, I’m Christie Dooley, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’ve learned sometimes we must experience discomfort to meet growth. Beginning that journey can be a heavy step to take, but rest assured, I’m here to provide you with a safe, supportive space, where you're free to be yourself to gain the clarity you deserve and become the person you’re meant to be. My Master of Arts Degree in Psychology has allowed me the opportunities to work in the private practice sector and substance abuse treatment facilities, where I gained experience working with; Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, Addiction, Communication Issues, Grief/Loss
Though I'm experienced in Prolonged Exposure Therapy, I don't feel comfortable offering that type of in depth and detailed approach through Telehealth.
Hi, I’m Christie Dooley, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’ve learned sometimes we must experience discomfort to meet growth. Beginning that journey can be a heavy step to take, but rest assured, I’m here to provide you with a safe, supportive space, where you're free to be yourself to gain the clarity you deserve and become the person you’re meant to be. My Master of Arts Degree in Psychology has allowed me the opportunities to work in the private practice sector and substance abuse treatment facilities, where I gained experience working with; Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, Addiction, Communication Issues, Grief/Loss

Our providers maintain a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, areas of expertise, and therapy approaches for adults, including CBT, DBT, ACT, MBCT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and more.
Anise Health is a culturally-responsive and holistic online mental health practice designed to drive outcomes for the Asian population. Clients come to us for help managing stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions from our therapists and behavioral coaches who specialize in providing culturally-responsive care. Specifically, we are trained to explore your intersecting identities and provide targeted support for cultural stressors, including bicultural tension, pressure to achieve, family dynamics, guilt & shame, and more.
Our providers maintain a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, areas of expertise, and therapy approaches for adults, including CBT, DBT, ACT, MBCT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and more.
Anise Health is a culturally-responsive and holistic online mental health practice designed to drive outcomes for the Asian population. Clients come to us for help managing stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions from our therapists and behavioral coaches who specialize in providing culturally-responsive care. Specifically, we are trained to explore your intersecting identities and provide targeted support for cultural stressors, including bicultural tension, pressure to achieve, family dynamics, guilt & shame, and more.

I'm a certified clinician, supervisor, and consultant in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for PTSD
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of the Center of Behavioral Therapy and Consultation for OCD and Anxiety (CBTCOA). As a former Assistant Professor and Director of the IOP for OCD at the University of Pennsylvania, I have extensive expertise in evidence-based treatments for OCD, PTSD, anxiety (e.g., generalized anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, phobias, panic, perfectionism), and BFRBs (e.g., excoriation and trichotillomania). I also specialize in treating insomnia and nightmares. My practice is based predominantly in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). Aspects of ACT and mindfulness are also often incorporated.
I'm a certified clinician, supervisor, and consultant in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for PTSD
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of the Center of Behavioral Therapy and Consultation for OCD and Anxiety (CBTCOA). As a former Assistant Professor and Director of the IOP for OCD at the University of Pennsylvania, I have extensive expertise in evidence-based treatments for OCD, PTSD, anxiety (e.g., generalized anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, phobias, panic, perfectionism), and BFRBs (e.g., excoriation and trichotillomania). I also specialize in treating insomnia and nightmares. My practice is based predominantly in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). Aspects of ACT and mindfulness are also often incorporated.

I am an LMFT with over 16 years of experience working in mental health. I have 10 years of experience as a clinician and skills teacher in a comprehensive DBT program. I am experienced in CBT, Prolonged Exposure therapy, and working with psychotic, personality and mood disorders. Irreverence and humor are part of my personality. Bonus: if you like animals, you are sure to see an appearance during a session with me. And if you don't like animals, we can talk about that too.
I am an LMFT with over 16 years of experience working in mental health. I have 10 years of experience as a clinician and skills teacher in a comprehensive DBT program. I am experienced in CBT, Prolonged Exposure therapy, and working with psychotic, personality and mood disorders. Irreverence and humor are part of my personality. Bonus: if you like animals, you are sure to see an appearance during a session with me. And if you don't like animals, we can talk about that too.

I was trained by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to diagnose and treat addictive disorders and PTSD using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Are you craving deeper connection—with yourself or others—but feel held back by trauma or shame? Maybe you've done the work, but relationships still feel confusing, overwhelming, or painful. This part—the rebuilding—is hard. But you're not broken, you're becoming.
I help people heal their relationship with themselves and others. With years of experience treating people with trauma and addiction—including extensive PTSD training at the VA and nearly a decade of guiding those in 12-step recovery—I bring both clinical skill and deep compassion to this work.
I was trained by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to diagnose and treat addictive disorders and PTSD using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Are you craving deeper connection—with yourself or others—but feel held back by trauma or shame? Maybe you've done the work, but relationships still feel confusing, overwhelming, or painful. This part—the rebuilding—is hard. But you're not broken, you're becoming.
I help people heal their relationship with themselves and others. With years of experience treating people with trauma and addiction—including extensive PTSD training at the VA and nearly a decade of guiding those in 12-step recovery—I bring both clinical skill and deep compassion to this work.

I hold training certifications in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and prolonged exposure therapy.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with experience working with youth, adults, couples, families, and veterans. I provide services to diverse populations from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, primarily offering mental health care through telehealth. I assist individuals and families dealing with a range of issues, including trauma and loss, goal-setting, developing healthy relationships, and adjusting to life changes. Sessions with me can last Sessions with me from brief to longer-term with a full focus on overall improvement in quality of life and satisfaction.
I hold training certifications in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and prolonged exposure therapy.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with experience working with youth, adults, couples, families, and veterans. I provide services to diverse populations from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, primarily offering mental health care through telehealth. I assist individuals and families dealing with a range of issues, including trauma and loss, goal-setting, developing healthy relationships, and adjusting to life changes. Sessions with me can last Sessions with me from brief to longer-term with a full focus on overall improvement in quality of life and satisfaction.

We have been trained in evidence based treatments for PTSD, including the Center for Deployment Psychology's platinum level course in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
Troy and Vicki Vander Zwart's practice goal is to give you a compassionate, safe, non-judgmental place to express your deepest thoughts and feelings, explore options to resolve the problems you are facing, and support and encourage you as you face them. We believe that a willingness to change and face the hardships in your life will lead toward personal growth and maturity. In therapy, you will gain insight, wisdom, and practical coping skills to face your personal issues with confidence so that you can have a more stable home life, a more rewarding career, or more fulfilling relationships.
We have been trained in evidence based treatments for PTSD, including the Center for Deployment Psychology's platinum level course in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
Troy and Vicki Vander Zwart's practice goal is to give you a compassionate, safe, non-judgmental place to express your deepest thoughts and feelings, explore options to resolve the problems you are facing, and support and encourage you as you face them. We believe that a willingness to change and face the hardships in your life will lead toward personal growth and maturity. In therapy, you will gain insight, wisdom, and practical coping skills to face your personal issues with confidence so that you can have a more stable home life, a more rewarding career, or more fulfilling relationships.

Lenwood Patterson/Trauma-Informed Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
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Extensive training in Prolonged Exposure Therapy, a trauma-focused therapeutic approach.
I can help you overcome barriers to living up to your full potential by working with you to explore: What are these barriers? How can we heal these specific challenges together? I bring both academic expertise and personal experience to my practice, which enables me to guide you on your path to becoming the best version of yourself. Having navigated and overcome significant challenges in my own life, I understand the resilience and commitment required to transform pain into growth. My primary focus has been working with individuals in addiction recovery, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
Extensive training in Prolonged Exposure Therapy, a trauma-focused therapeutic approach.
I can help you overcome barriers to living up to your full potential by working with you to explore: What are these barriers? How can we heal these specific challenges together? I bring both academic expertise and personal experience to my practice, which enables me to guide you on your path to becoming the best version of yourself. Having navigated and overcome significant challenges in my own life, I understand the resilience and commitment required to transform pain into growth. My primary focus has been working with individuals in addiction recovery, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.

Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Do you struggle with relationships, communication, or self-esteem? Are you looking for a compassionate and experienced therapist who can help you navigate life's challenges and achieve your goals?
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Do you struggle with relationships, communication, or self-esteem? Are you looking for a compassionate and experienced therapist who can help you navigate life's challenges and achieve your goals?

Angry, frustrated and sad? I have been working with individuals who are depressed for over 20 years. I am intensively trained in DBT and have been providing comprehensive DBT since the year 2000. Let's explore the tools I can offer as together we help you create a life of joy and satisfaction.
Angry, frustrated and sad? I have been working with individuals who are depressed for over 20 years. I am intensively trained in DBT and have been providing comprehensive DBT since the year 2000. Let's explore the tools I can offer as together we help you create a life of joy and satisfaction.

I specialize in evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings including UCLA, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, college counseling, and community mental health centers. My areas of focus include traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, self-harm, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and also provide services in Spanish.
I specialize in evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings including UCLA, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, college counseling, and community mental health centers. My areas of focus include traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, self-harm, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and also provide services in Spanish.

Are you looking for an active, evidence-based approach to address trauma, overwhelming emotions, anxiety, or addiction? If you feel stuck in sadness, fear, worry, or shame, we will use proven techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and mindfulness to not just reduce your symptoms, but help you build a life worth living. Together, we will identify and understand beliefs or patterns of response that hold you back. With compassion and humor, I will help you stop avoiding, face your fears, and live according to the values and goals that matter most to you. I am licensed in CA (30891), NY (021345), VA (0810008541) and FL (TPPY1954).
Are you looking for an active, evidence-based approach to address trauma, overwhelming emotions, anxiety, or addiction? If you feel stuck in sadness, fear, worry, or shame, we will use proven techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and mindfulness to not just reduce your symptoms, but help you build a life worth living. Together, we will identify and understand beliefs or patterns of response that hold you back. With compassion and humor, I will help you stop avoiding, face your fears, and live according to the values and goals that matter most to you. I am licensed in CA (30891), NY (021345), VA (0810008541) and FL (TPPY1954).

As a dedicated clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychology and health psychology, I offer a compassionate and personalized approach to those navigating complex medical conditions and emotional challenges. I have extensive training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, neuropsychological assessment, and cognitive rehabilitation. I primarily serve those 18+ dealing with anxiety, mood changes, complex trauma, chronic pain, cognitive impairments, terminal illness, and the impacts of stroke or brain injury.
As a dedicated clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychology and health psychology, I offer a compassionate and personalized approach to those navigating complex medical conditions and emotional challenges. I have extensive training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, neuropsychological assessment, and cognitive rehabilitation. I primarily serve those 18+ dealing with anxiety, mood changes, complex trauma, chronic pain, cognitive impairments, terminal illness, and the impacts of stroke or brain injury.

Clients have described me as collaborative and compassionate within my strength-based multicultural approach to therapy. You may experience a disconnect from yourself and others that leaves you feeling isolated and limited within your options. Difficult life circumstances, including trauma or harsh self-criticism can lead to rejecting parts of yourself and collaboratively we can work on understanding and reclaiming your identity. Together we will build upon your strengths and recover a sense of hope. I’d be honored to accompany you on your journey to healing from various obstacles in your life.
Clients have described me as collaborative and compassionate within my strength-based multicultural approach to therapy. You may experience a disconnect from yourself and others that leaves you feeling isolated and limited within your options. Difficult life circumstances, including trauma or harsh self-criticism can lead to rejecting parts of yourself and collaboratively we can work on understanding and reclaiming your identity. Together we will build upon your strengths and recover a sense of hope. I’d be honored to accompany you on your journey to healing from various obstacles in your life.

I specialize in delivering evidence-based, or science backed, therapy to children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and emotion regulation. I also work with parents to help them understand and support their child’s emotions and behaviors. I've worked with clients from a range of diverse backgrounds and believe that each person is the expert on their own experience, so I tailor every treatment plan to meet the specific needs of each client. My favorite part of therapy is empowering the clients I work with to recognize their unique strengths and build the lives they would most like to lead.
I specialize in delivering evidence-based, or science backed, therapy to children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and emotion regulation. I also work with parents to help them understand and support their child’s emotions and behaviors. I've worked with clients from a range of diverse backgrounds and believe that each person is the expert on their own experience, so I tailor every treatment plan to meet the specific needs of each client. My favorite part of therapy is empowering the clients I work with to recognize their unique strengths and build the lives they would most like to lead.

I provide therapy for adolescents and adults seeking help with issues including parenting, divorce, stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, communication, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, grief, life-changing events, and others. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can identify and explore the underlying beliefs driving your behaviors, shaping your habits, and impacting your relationships. Working together using therapeutic approaches such as mindfulness, CBT, narrative therapy, DBT, etc., you will learn to better manage emotions and behaviors, allowing you to meet your own personal goals.
I provide therapy for adolescents and adults seeking help with issues including parenting, divorce, stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, communication, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, grief, life-changing events, and others. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can identify and explore the underlying beliefs driving your behaviors, shaping your habits, and impacting your relationships. Working together using therapeutic approaches such as mindfulness, CBT, narrative therapy, DBT, etc., you will learn to better manage emotions and behaviors, allowing you to meet your own personal goals.

Life is filled with challenges and uncertainty, which often makes it difficult to move forward. Both children and adults’ experiences of the unknown can result in them feeling anxious, worried, and/or frustrated. I have focused my professional work in helping people gradually face their fears and problematic behaviors while integrating coping strategies along the way. I strive to help each client recognize their resilience and ability to grow.
Life is filled with challenges and uncertainty, which often makes it difficult to move forward. Both children and adults’ experiences of the unknown can result in them feeling anxious, worried, and/or frustrated. I have focused my professional work in helping people gradually face their fears and problematic behaviors while integrating coping strategies along the way. I strive to help each client recognize their resilience and ability to grow.
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