Serbian Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
You're highly sensitive, creative, neurodivergent, and feeling out of step with a world that doesn't quite understand you. Perhaps you're bridging multiple worlds, coming from a different culture or background, and you can't shake the feeling that these systems we live in weren't built for you (or with you in mind).
You're seeking change. You want to work through your complex trauma, generational trauma, and all the things that are no longer serving your higher Self. You're looking for a therapist who will attune to your needs and provide you with support, resources, and strength to finally step into your authentic Self.
You're highly sensitive, creative, neurodivergent, and feeling out of step with a world that doesn't quite understand you. Perhaps you're bridging multiple worlds, coming from a different culture or background, and you can't shake the feeling that these systems we live in weren't built for you (or with you in mind).
You're seeking change. You want to work through your complex trauma, generational trauma, and all the things that are no longer serving your higher Self. You're looking for a therapist who will attune to your needs and provide you with support, resources, and strength to finally step into your authentic Self.
Aleksandra
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I only work with clients residing in California at this time.
My ideal client is an adult of any gender who feels overwhelmed by the demands of modern life: work/life balance, relationships. They may be experiencing burnout, stress, or anxiety as they try to keep up with expectations and milestones. My clients often seek not only motivation and direction in pursuing their goals but also a deeper understanding of how to care for themselves in a world that rarely slows down. Together, we work on connecting with the body and integrating practical tools and education to support a more balanced, grounded, and authentic way of living.
I only work with clients residing in California at this time.
My ideal client is an adult of any gender who feels overwhelmed by the demands of modern life: work/life balance, relationships. They may be experiencing burnout, stress, or anxiety as they try to keep up with expectations and milestones. My clients often seek not only motivation and direction in pursuing their goals but also a deeper understanding of how to care for themselves in a world that rarely slows down. Together, we work on connecting with the body and integrating practical tools and education to support a more balanced, grounded, and authentic way of living.
My ideal client is insightful, capable, and no longer interested in repeating the same emotional and relational patterns. They may struggle with anxiety, disconnection, trauma responses, or relationship difficulties, but what brings them to therapy is a readiness to stop avoiding what’s underneath. They want direct, honest work that challenges familiar coping strategies and leads to real change—not just temporary relief. They’re seeking therapy because they’re prepared to engage deeply, take responsibility for their growth, and build a more grounded and intentional way of living.
My ideal client is insightful, capable, and no longer interested in repeating the same emotional and relational patterns. They may struggle with anxiety, disconnection, trauma responses, or relationship difficulties, but what brings them to therapy is a readiness to stop avoiding what’s underneath. They want direct, honest work that challenges familiar coping strategies and leads to real change—not just temporary relief. They’re seeking therapy because they’re prepared to engage deeply, take responsibility for their growth, and build a more grounded and intentional way of living.
As an Eastern European immigrant and Serbian speaker, I also carry a lived understanding of what it means to navigate multiple cultures, informing my work with identity and belonging.
I’m passionate about working with adult individuals and couples navigating relational challenges, emotional misalignment, and identity exploration. I believe the quality of our relationships often mirrors the relationship we have with ourselves—and that therapy can be a powerful space for cultivating self-awareness, healing, and deeper connection with others.
As an Eastern European immigrant and Serbian speaker, I also carry a lived understanding of what it means to navigate multiple cultures, informing my work with identity and belonging.
I’m passionate about working with adult individuals and couples navigating relational challenges, emotional misalignment, and identity exploration. I believe the quality of our relationships often mirrors the relationship we have with ourselves—and that therapy can be a powerful space for cultivating self-awareness, healing, and deeper connection with others.
Healing happens in relationships where we feel heard, seen, and cared for. I help people accept their vulnerability as a source of courage rather than weakness. Connecting to our innate wisdom through emotional exploration, reflection and introspection, we can navigate depression, anxiety and life transitions with strength and grace. You can expect honest and compassionate dialogue with a tone that's both grounded and encouraging. I balance compassionate curiosity with clear, direct communication, creating a space where you can explore without judgment.
Healing happens in relationships where we feel heard, seen, and cared for. I help people accept their vulnerability as a source of courage rather than weakness. Connecting to our innate wisdom through emotional exploration, reflection and introspection, we can navigate depression, anxiety and life transitions with strength and grace. You can expect honest and compassionate dialogue with a tone that's both grounded and encouraging. I balance compassionate curiosity with clear, direct communication, creating a space where you can explore without judgment.
"The pain is there; when you close one door on it, it knocks to come in somewhere else..." (Dr. Irvin D. Yalom). The process of psychotherapy is uncovering the pain, either developmental, situation specific or just existential, and working through it within the bounds of a trusting, accepting and empathetic therapeutic relationship. Throughout the process, I will help you uncover and become comfortable with your authentic self, while bringing into the consciousness some of the themes and motives that have unconsciously ruled your life and became a part of who you are.
"The pain is there; when you close one door on it, it knocks to come in somewhere else..." (Dr. Irvin D. Yalom). The process of psychotherapy is uncovering the pain, either developmental, situation specific or just existential, and working through it within the bounds of a trusting, accepting and empathetic therapeutic relationship. Throughout the process, I will help you uncover and become comfortable with your authentic self, while bringing into the consciousness some of the themes and motives that have unconsciously ruled your life and became a part of who you are.
You overreact to small provocations, or you freeze when frustrated. Your emotions appear out of context. It is hard to explain or even understand why you acted the way you did when you were upset. Later, you think of better responses, and beat yourself up for continuously doing something you regret. I’ve worked with hundreds of adults over the past 15 years, and I have a professional approach that will make it easy for you to understand what is going on with you, and how it all makes sense within the context of your life experiences.
You overreact to small provocations, or you freeze when frustrated. Your emotions appear out of context. It is hard to explain or even understand why you acted the way you did when you were upset. Later, you think of better responses, and beat yourself up for continuously doing something you regret. I’ve worked with hundreds of adults over the past 15 years, and I have a professional approach that will make it easy for you to understand what is going on with you, and how it all makes sense within the context of your life experiences.
You are successful in your career, but a feeling of unease, anxiety, or emotional numbness seems to always be with you. The stress of your work has gotten to be too much, and maybe your physical health, and well as your happiness, has begun to suffer. You desire a meaningful relationship, but your reluctance to vulnerability, likely a result of past traumas, is getting in the way. You find yourself often plagued with a sense of emptiness, or lack of purpose in your life, despite your financial and professional success. You hold yourself to a high standard, but your harsh inner critic has left you feeling like you aren’t good enough.
You are successful in your career, but a feeling of unease, anxiety, or emotional numbness seems to always be with you. The stress of your work has gotten to be too much, and maybe your physical health, and well as your happiness, has begun to suffer. You desire a meaningful relationship, but your reluctance to vulnerability, likely a result of past traumas, is getting in the way. You find yourself often plagued with a sense of emptiness, or lack of purpose in your life, despite your financial and professional success. You hold yourself to a high standard, but your harsh inner critic has left you feeling like you aren’t good enough.
I work collaboratively with clients to help them identify and connect to personal values. My goal is to guide individuals through reframing stories and beliefs in order to pivot towards what its truly important to them. I often emphasize the importance of the language we use and how our body responds to our thoughts. I utilize my trauma-informed background to aid clients in recognizing the difference between feeling unsafe and uncomfortable. I strive to create a supportive, open and safe environment in which clients feel free of judgement. In sessions I am warm, casual, and conversational.
I work collaboratively with clients to help them identify and connect to personal values. My goal is to guide individuals through reframing stories and beliefs in order to pivot towards what its truly important to them. I often emphasize the importance of the language we use and how our body responds to our thoughts. I utilize my trauma-informed background to aid clients in recognizing the difference between feeling unsafe and uncomfortable. I strive to create a supportive, open and safe environment in which clients feel free of judgement. In sessions I am warm, casual, and conversational.
In a world more connected than ever, many of us are feeling increasingly isolated. Constant digital noise can create a sense of comparison, performative connection, and emotional disconnection. We scroll and post, yet still feel unseen. If you’re feeling the weight of these modern dynamics, you’re not alone.
Whether you’re navigating parenthood, career transitions, divorce, depression, anxiety or the quiet unraveling that can come with too many and too little rest, I offer a space to slow down and reconnect with your inner wisdom. Together, we’ll explore the complexity of your story and the resilience already within you.
In a world more connected than ever, many of us are feeling increasingly isolated. Constant digital noise can create a sense of comparison, performative connection, and emotional disconnection. We scroll and post, yet still feel unseen. If you’re feeling the weight of these modern dynamics, you’re not alone.
Whether you’re navigating parenthood, career transitions, divorce, depression, anxiety or the quiet unraveling that can come with too many and too little rest, I offer a space to slow down and reconnect with your inner wisdom. Together, we’ll explore the complexity of your story and the resilience already within you.
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I provide therapy to teens, adults and couples. My specialties include Brainspotting, IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for treatment of trauma and complex PTSD. I am a certified EMDR therapist and an EMDRIA Consultant who provides consultation for therapists seeking certification. I am trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and I treat a variety of conditions, including complex trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and addiction. I provide Christian Counsel/Guidance upon request.
I provide therapy to teens, adults and couples. My specialties include Brainspotting, IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for treatment of trauma and complex PTSD. I am a certified EMDR therapist and an EMDRIA Consultant who provides consultation for therapists seeking certification. I am trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and I treat a variety of conditions, including complex trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and addiction. I provide Christian Counsel/Guidance upon request.
I work with clients who are (highly) sensitive and/or gifted, who struggle with anxiety or complex trauma, and/or who are curious about their neurodivergence. I also work with therapists.
Sensitive people have a finely attuned nervous system, they experience life deeply, yet don't always feel easily understood by others. Growing up, they may have experienced not fitting in, and have adapted to a largely non-sensitive world in myriad ways that didn't always serve their best interest. I support my clients on their path to finding their voice, experiencing genuine relationships, purposeful work, and reclaiming their space in the world.
I work with clients who are (highly) sensitive and/or gifted, who struggle with anxiety or complex trauma, and/or who are curious about their neurodivergence. I also work with therapists.
Sensitive people have a finely attuned nervous system, they experience life deeply, yet don't always feel easily understood by others. Growing up, they may have experienced not fitting in, and have adapted to a largely non-sensitive world in myriad ways that didn't always serve their best interest. I support my clients on their path to finding their voice, experiencing genuine relationships, purposeful work, and reclaiming their space in the world.
At Boulevard Therapy, we believe that life is a journey, and that we often benefit sharing our journey with someone who can help us to navigate life's unexpected or unfamiliar territories. Often the journey can become more difficult when we are overwhelmed with life's stress and challenges, leaving us feeling immobilized, out of control, confused, and/or in despair. Sometimes another perspective is beneficial as we navigate these paths.
At Boulevard Therapy, we believe that life is a journey, and that we often benefit sharing our journey with someone who can help us to navigate life's unexpected or unfamiliar territories. Often the journey can become more difficult when we are overwhelmed with life's stress and challenges, leaving us feeling immobilized, out of control, confused, and/or in despair. Sometimes another perspective is beneficial as we navigate these paths.
Treatment is offered in English, Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Italian.
Finding the right therapist from a website is difficult, which is why I offer phone or in-person consultations. It takes courage to address challenges such as relationships, personal problems, or general unhappiness. Your success in treatment will depend on your readiness to open up and my authentic presence that will help create a safe space for you. Together we will work on identifying, experiencing and expanding your capacity to tolerate all ranges of feelings. You will become more conscious of your limiting patterns while developing healthy ones as your sense of a genuine and stronger self emerges.
Treatment is offered in English, Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Italian.
Finding the right therapist from a website is difficult, which is why I offer phone or in-person consultations. It takes courage to address challenges such as relationships, personal problems, or general unhappiness. Your success in treatment will depend on your readiness to open up and my authentic presence that will help create a safe space for you. Together we will work on identifying, experiencing and expanding your capacity to tolerate all ranges of feelings. You will become more conscious of your limiting patterns while developing healthy ones as your sense of a genuine and stronger self emerges.
Carey McIntosh LPCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRM, EMDR, EFT
4 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
Not accepting new clients
Das Leben kann machmal einfach schwierig sein. Du füllst Dich überschwemmt, überfördert, ängstlich, traurig, oder ärgerlich. Du magst Dich nicht. Du kommst irgendwie nicht voran im Leben. Es gibt Verhaltensmüster in Deinen Beziehungen die immer wieder auftauchen, ohne dass Du es hinbekommst, sie zu verändern. Vergangene Erfahrungen kommen zwischen Dir und Deiner Fähigkeit, mit dem heutigen Leben klar zu kommen. Deine Überlebungsstrategien bringen eher Probleme als Erleichterung, aber Du weißt nicht, wie Du damit aufzuhören sollst.
Das Leben kann machmal einfach schwierig sein. Du füllst Dich überschwemmt, überfördert, ängstlich, traurig, oder ärgerlich. Du magst Dich nicht. Du kommst irgendwie nicht voran im Leben. Es gibt Verhaltensmüster in Deinen Beziehungen die immer wieder auftauchen, ohne dass Du es hinbekommst, sie zu verändern. Vergangene Erfahrungen kommen zwischen Dir und Deiner Fähigkeit, mit dem heutigen Leben klar zu kommen. Deine Überlebungsstrategien bringen eher Probleme als Erleichterung, aber Du weißt nicht, wie Du damit aufzuhören sollst.
Online Therapists
Would you like to be successful emotionally, socially, spiritually and professionally? Do you need assistance directing personal growth, relationships, family life or your career? I specialize in assisting individuals to lead a productive life, a meaningful existence and reach their highest potential.
Would you like to be successful emotionally, socially, spiritually and professionally? Do you need assistance directing personal growth, relationships, family life or your career? I specialize in assisting individuals to lead a productive life, a meaningful existence and reach their highest potential.
Are you a woman who finds herself confused, suffering, ashamed, anxious, forgetting her true nature? Let's be honest: Therapy takes guts. It takes commitment to Self-Love. The road inward can be challenging, but believe me when I say that you have the strength, intelligence and insight to get unstuck. Together, we will embark on the road of remembering why you are here and unearthing your purpose, joy and passion. As someone who has undergone her own journey of healing, I will be honored and humbled to join you on your path of self-rediscovery.
Are you a woman who finds herself confused, suffering, ashamed, anxious, forgetting her true nature? Let's be honest: Therapy takes guts. It takes commitment to Self-Love. The road inward can be challenging, but believe me when I say that you have the strength, intelligence and insight to get unstuck. Together, we will embark on the road of remembering why you are here and unearthing your purpose, joy and passion. As someone who has undergone her own journey of healing, I will be honored and humbled to join you on your path of self-rediscovery.
