Prolonged Exposure Therapy in Los Angeles, CA

I focus on a person-centered approach while incorporating CBT and mindfulness into my practice. I specialize in trauma and have been trained in Prolonged Exposure therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy. I believe it is important to get to the core of the issue by guiding clients in processing their trauma.

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.

Are you feeling unsure about what you want for yourself? Has your stress and anxiety become intolerable in a way that’s preventing you from enjoying the present and moving towards your desired future? Do you know what your goals are, but you can’t figure out how to reach them? Are you having trouble liking yourself and offering yourself care and compassion? Many of us hit points where we confront injuries from our past or roadblocks in the present that feel too difficult to face. Sometimes our thoughts and emotions can feel unmanageable or they cause us to lose confidence in our ability to move forward.

I see myself as an intuitive, creative, informed, and highly trained Clinical Psychologist that provides a safe, nonjudgmental, and transformative environment. Therapy with me fosters a deep sense of engagement and connection, a sense of feeling heard and understood, and clarity where there was previously ambiguity. I have a passion for the importance of relationships, authentic living, self-acceptance, and the complex experiences of those who hold multiple identities. I specialize in hard to talk about topics that are often stigmatized or concealed. This includes interpersonal trauma and experiences of minority stress. LGBTQ+

I am a clinical psychologist with years of experience working with individuals and couples who are diverse in terms of their identities and their struggles. I see therapy as a space of honest exploration of who you are, what is most important to you, and what is holding you back from living a more fulfilling life. My role is to listen carefully and compassionately so that, together, we can identify patterns, especially ones that may not be serving you / your relationship anymore. I use a creative and collaborative approach to help make changes in how you relate to yourself and how you cope with problems in your life.

Dr. Chang, founder of Golden Hour Therapy and Therapy Lab, has provided science-based psychological treatment in downtown Los Angeles since 2008. Using evidence-based treatments and a compassionate approach, she offers expertise based on a decade of experience at prestigious research-oriented psychology programs, including UCLA and NYU Child Study Center, with degrees from Princeton University and The University of Georgia.

I provide behavioral health (1:1 sessions & IEP meeting support, FBA, FA) and counseling services: (A) Evaluating participants', patients', or residents' AOD treatment or recovery needs, including screening prior to admission, intake, and assessment of need for services at the time of admission; (B) Developing and updating of a treatment or recovery plan; (C) Implementing the treatment or recovery plan; (D) Continuing assessment and treatment planning; (E) Conducting individual & group counseling sessions, face-to-face interviews, or counseling for families, couples, and other individuals significant in the life of the clients.

As your therapist, we will collaborate to examine the way you live, the way you love, the way you experience the world. I will help you transform your relationship with yourself. My style is active and I am authentic, conversational and nurturing. I will be direct and honest with you. My intent is that you feel that I am present with you and that you feel known by me. I can hold you accountable to your goals and we will work through the hard stuff.  I can help with depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, self defeating behaviors, somatic issues, and complex trauma.

The PCH Psychological Testing Clinic offers comprehensive and targeted assessments for psychiatric, psychological and neuropsychological issues, learning disabilities and ADHD or ADD. Each evaluation utilizes qualitative and quantitative testing to produce a thorough appraisal with recommendations for treatment and referrals. Assessments are individualized for each client based on a developmental and psychosocial history, medication history and medical and psychiatric histories. Testing focuses on the specific, relevant problems that need to be investigated, such as psychological problems, treatment resistance or failure, difficulties in school or work, cognitive processing issues, failure to launch and treatment dilemmas.

I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship to create a safe and fertile place for all aspects of the self to be witnessed, explored, and integrated in the service of growth. I understand psychic pain as a message from the parts of the self that are calling for attention and healing. I believe in the wisdom of the therapist-client pair to attend to those parts and experience the full range of what it means to be human in all of its depth and beauty.

I specialize in helping couples in crisis, though I work with both individuals and couples on relationship issues, trauma, addiction, depression, performance enhancement and smoking cessation. I’m proud of my clients’ successes in over twenty years as a professional, and I’m grateful to have had sincere, thoughtful, and committed clients. Couple’s committed to repairing their partnership find themselves more deeply in love than when they first fell in love. If one is feeling ambiguous about their relationship, we process through your concerns and decide if couple’s therapy is right for you.

"I want to understand myself. I want to stop worrying. I want to fit in. I want to feel better. I want these feelings to go away." Clients come to therapy seeking ways to reach these or many other goals. I can help you build your own road map to feel more content, confident and overall happier with your life and your relationships. My hope for all my clients is to reach a place of self-acceptance, self-appreciation, and self-compassion.

Have you experienced a traumatic life event? Do you feel lost, overwhelmed, or hopeless? Have you tried traditional talk therapies and not much has changed? By implementing a collaborative, active, direct, integrative, and holistic approach, we will help you to establish greater control over your life and gain the ability to deal with emotional stressors reflectively instead of reflexively. I specialize in treating acute, chronic, and complex trauma. I believe that trauma is an integrative experience that requires integrative healing. I also specialize in providing alternative approaches to the 12-step model of recovery.

Are you interested in living life to the fullest but struggle to achieve it? You've taken the first steps towards healing. Carter Care Therapeutic Services is dedicated to you! Regardless of what you're going through, our team of Licensed Therapist will strive to bring out the best in you. You're not alone. We can assist you in resolving your past pain! We will affirm your strengths and challenge you to use them. While promoting insight, healing and change in an environment full of warmth and genuineness. Carter Care Therapist are here to provide a safe, unbiased and non-judgmental environment.

I see therapy as a collaborative process exploring how the past informs the present and allowing trust and authenticity to foster insight and development. I strive to provide the highest quality of care, focusing on the unique needs of each individual and creating a safe environment with room for challenges, exploration, process, and growth. I help clients learn and practice skills for tolerating pain in times of crisis, responding instead of reacting, increasing self-respect, improving relationships, and participating fully in each moment. My ultimate goal is to help my clients build and nurture a life they feel is worth living.

My approach incorporates a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to the needs of each client. My goal is to develop a therapeutic relationship where trust, vulnerability, and safety can be experienced, allowing each client to grow at their level of comfort.

Creating a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space for all who are interested in reconnecting to a sense of empowerment, fulfillment and inner peace. We'll work together to make meaningful changes to the underlying thoughts, feelings and behaviors getting in the way of the life you want to live. Sessions are uniquely designed to you based on an expertise in evidence based therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Interpersonal Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Results include feeling calmer, in control, and re-energized.

Many folks seeking my support may have been struggling in secret for awhile, experiencing uncertainty about therapy or believing they "should've" figured it all out themselves by now. Typically, my clients face a lot of future worry, have fears of judgement or failure, & can't seem to turn that self-critical voice's volume down. Some also feel so overwhelmed by their anxiety-provoking, time-consuming obsessive or intrusive thoughts. You're not alone! Additionally: I am anti-diet culture, fat positive, weight inclusive, HAES-alligned. I am LGBTQIA+ allied, neurodiversity affirming, and committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism

Are you in need of therapist to guide you through emotional healing, mental health issues, or support for your significant relationships? Then look no further! I am here to help. I believe that God has a plan, purpose, and mission for your life and that we were all created with a desire to live a happy life. I want to help you overcome any struggle that you believe is keeping you from fulfilling that mission and being as HAPPY and HEALTHY as it is possible for you to be! I will strive to help you address your challenges and support you as move forward toward healing and freedom.

Have you found yourself emotionally, mentally, or physically dysregulated after a crisis, trauma, or change? If you have found difficulty managing anxiety, depression, grief, BPD, or chronic illness, I can help using therapeutic tools customized to your recovery. Whether you are looking for short-term or long-term therapy to transform your narrative from helplessness to self-efficacy, I offer treatment plans utilizing culturally aware care, as well as evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and EMDR.