Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

We all have many layers of past experience that affect our present feelings, self-worth and relationships. Therapy is a unique experience where we can explore these connections, develop greater self-awareness and make meaningful changes. I work closely with my clients to help them develop more self-agency and compassion, so that they can address their current circumstances and move forward with a greater sense of meaning, clarity and purpose. I have a genuine interest in how people have developed their personal and relational patterns and I look forward to hearing your story and helping you make positive changes in your life.

We're all affected by our experiences and environments in one way or another, some of which have long-lasting impacts on our well-being. Confronting personal challenges takes courage and vulnerability, so it's important you feel comfortable with and trust your therapist.

Taking a chance on yourself isn’t always easy and therapy can be a challenging space. I am here to walk with you on that journey. When you're on a plane they remind you its important to put your oxygen mask on first, because you cant take care of others before you take care of yourself. My hope is that therapy can be a space where you can truly take care of yourself, build confidence, become the truest version of yourself, and reach your goals on your terms.

My goal as a counselor is to always provide a safe environment for my clients to be heard. My hope is that my clients will gain a better understanding of who they are, and ultimately learn how to live through the world's challenges with faith and come out whole and undiminished. As a counselor, I will listen with empathy and sincerity, and without judgement. Through our time together, you can expect to learn how to find your own answers using the therapeutic relationship as a tool and a guide. I am here to lift you up, keeping in mind that this is done best in truth and love.

When you're in pain, you may feel trapped, hopeless, or even stuck. You might feel overwhelmed by guilt and shame or seek external validation through your relationships and your career, but something isn’t working. No matter how hard you try, you just can't make meaningful connections or create lasting change.

You know the capital of Kansas, but you hesitate when you’re asked what you do for fun. We go through years of education, but we often don’t even know ourselves. All we do know is something feels off…we feel unfulfilled in our work, and our relationships feel draining. We’ve worked so hard to make those around us proud, we forgot to think about how we feel about ourselves. Let's change that. My goal is to provide a space free of distraction and judgement so we can explore the experiences and relationships in your life that shaped you and begin to figure out our own personal values and strengths.

Making a change takes an act of courage. Congratulations on deciding that you want something different. Whether it's difference in your relationship(s), in the way that you engage with yourself, or in your behaviors, thoughts, or emotions, I am excited to work with you as you move forward with the change that you want. I have committed to keeping up with evidence-based practice and constantly growing in multicultural humility to ensure that you can feel supported and valued and also can achieve the needed change to be your best self.

The person you commit to has the power to make your life better or, in some unfortunate cases, worse. That’s why Premarital counseling is so important: This isn’t meant to scare you, but it also isn’t hyperbole. Getting serious with someone is fun and it’s also a meaningful process that you want to go well because the stakes (your futures) are so high. I can help you and your partner sort through what you need to make sure you’re the right fit for lasting love. During our initial meeting we’ll review your marriage goals and discuss the results of 3 industry-leading assessments designed to determine your compatibility.

As a neurodivergent, queer, and disabled therapist, I know what it is like to not see yourself in your therapist. I'm a therapist with ADHD- I'm going to understand the grief you feel when talking about your past and how different it would have been if the world was built with neurodiverse people in mind. I'm a therapist with chronic illness- I'll understand how flares, injustice, and medical trauma effects your brain and your inner world. This world was not made for us in mind, but my counseling space was. Welcome!

With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.

The clients who seek me most are those searching for meaning in the adverse events that have happened to them and their courage to live wholly and fully while suffering. I believe people who are ready for this style of rich internal therapy work are willing to leave the comfort of their suffering to live a more authentic life with grace and flexibility through radical self-acceptance.

No individual is the same and therefore, I believe, no recovery journey is identical. I work to create an environment where my clients feel heard, understood, and supported as they explore their relationship with substances. I like to approach sessions as a team and empower my clients to make more effective decisions that can move them towards their personal goals. Additionally, I work with families and loved ones of those where substance use is causing dysfunction and stress by offering support, education, improving communication skills, establishing healthy boundaries, and guiding them to additional resources.

Everyone deserves a soft place to land, to gather and explore themselves deeply. I hope to provide this for all of my clients. I believe everyone has a story to be told and a self to be explored. As a psychotherapist, I utilize depth psychology and psychoanalytic techniques as well as other skill building and behavioral tools to support you on your journey, and help you manage any bumps that may occur along the way. I specialize in treating general depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, cultural concerns, workplace burnout, relationship/life issues. I’d love to walk alongside individuals and couples as they embark on their own paths.

I trained in Boston. Boston College was my graduate school, Beth Israel Hospital the site of my clinical education, and MIT, where I was a Senior Research Associate, the start of my professional career. In 1976, I emerged a licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts and began a practice treating young people, couples and families. I also worked as a community therapist with teachers, parents and students, to help integrate three Boston's public schools.

I have experience working with clients from many diverse backgrounds. I spent a few years working in addiction treatment and have worked in residential treatment centers helping clients struggling with drug, alcohol, and gambling addictions through a 12 step lens. During the pandemic, I pivoted my career path and began focusing on clients struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, major life transitions, and parenthood struggles. I have also worked with clients struggling with ADHD to both process the diagnosis and work on behavioral changes. I have experience with individuals and couples!

Offering Face-to-Face or TeleHealth (online video in real-time) psychotherapy. With over 30 years of clinical experience helping people change, I can appreciate the challenge of searching for the right therapist. You want a caring, professional but most of all an EFFECTIVE therapist. The point of all therapies is to do one thing- HELP YOU TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES, You're seeking a therapist because whatever was working up until now isn't working as well. You've come to a crossroads on your path. My task is to assist you in choosing the right direction. I specialize in the use of Cognitive-Behavioral and Hypnotherapy to address:

My traditional clients are looking to create positive change in their life. Regardless of age or ability; they may have behavioral, developmental or emotional issues that are interfering in their life. Clients that want to learn how to manage their life, reduce stress and increase productivity - moving through blocks from current and past issues, related to personal life, career, family, relationships etc….People that are looking for mindful approach to mental health and wellness, incorporating Expressive Healing Arts, Self-Empowerment and creative solutions.

Accepting New Clients! (May 2024). I am an identity and relationship therapist who offers my clients support to clarify and feel empowered in their relationships with themselves and others. My clients have reported improved relationship dynamics, better mood management and coping skills, and empowered decision making as a result of our work together. My appreciation for human complexity and sensitivity to diverse human experiences allows me to invite and support individual, couples and families from all walks of human existence.

A full service psychology practice addressing wide-range of mental health difficulties through evaluations, individual or couples therapy. To treat difficulties, we use evidence-based evaluations and therapeutic interventions. When emotional difficulties impact certain areas of your life, you may need an evaluation to address impaired areas of your life, such as: Disability Evaluations (Employment), Emotional Support Animal Evaluations (Residence), Psychological Assessments (Academic, Accommodations, Diagnostic Clarification), Immigration Evaluations (Extreme hardship waivers, cancellation, asylum, VAWA, U visa, and T visa).