Turkish Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
In a culture where mental health is reduced to diagnoses and symptoms, our conversations will lead us toward a different path—one that centers lived experience, relationship, and meaning rather than labels alone. I support people navigating grief, loss, and the impacts of complex and interrelated trauma (CPTSD). Many I work w/ grieve a loved one and/or live with prolonged anxiety, depression, loneliness. My relational style and strong grounding in therapy help people change their lives in less time, even when past efforts failed. I integrate clinical skill with embodied presence, meaning-making & creative expression tailored to you.
In a culture where mental health is reduced to diagnoses and symptoms, our conversations will lead us toward a different path—one that centers lived experience, relationship, and meaning rather than labels alone. I support people navigating grief, loss, and the impacts of complex and interrelated trauma (CPTSD). Many I work w/ grieve a loved one and/or live with prolonged anxiety, depression, loneliness. My relational style and strong grounding in therapy help people change their lives in less time, even when past efforts failed. I integrate clinical skill with embodied presence, meaning-making & creative expression tailored to you.
More than ever, with all the traumas of the last couple of years, folks of all races, cultures, and ages are in need of a healthy, safe, and judgment-free space to process and heal. I’ve spent the last decade providing counseling services and I have a passion for diversity, equity, and advocacy for those who face systemic barriers to mental health. My therapeutic relationships are grounded in unconditional support and positive regard. In a world full of adversity and disenfranchisement, it is invaluable to see ourselves as resilient and capable.
More than ever, with all the traumas of the last couple of years, folks of all races, cultures, and ages are in need of a healthy, safe, and judgment-free space to process and heal. I’ve spent the last decade providing counseling services and I have a passion for diversity, equity, and advocacy for those who face systemic barriers to mental health. My therapeutic relationships are grounded in unconditional support and positive regard. In a world full of adversity and disenfranchisement, it is invaluable to see ourselves as resilient and capable.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in Jungian and Gestalt traditions. I believe in honoring the mystery and magic of existence by integrating mind, body, and spirit in the therapeutic process. I see therapy as a collaborative journey toward self-actualization, where play, humor, and creativity can be powerful tools for healing. I hold space with reverence and meet each client with authenticity and care. Whether you're navigating a life transition, feeling creatively blocked, or longing to connect more deeply with yourself, our work together can help you access your inner wisdom and live with more clarity, freedom, and meaning.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in Jungian and Gestalt traditions. I believe in honoring the mystery and magic of existence by integrating mind, body, and spirit in the therapeutic process. I see therapy as a collaborative journey toward self-actualization, where play, humor, and creativity can be powerful tools for healing. I hold space with reverence and meet each client with authenticity and care. Whether you're navigating a life transition, feeling creatively blocked, or longing to connect more deeply with yourself, our work together can help you access your inner wisdom and live with more clarity, freedom, and meaning.
My name is Beyza, my pronouns are she/her. As the eldest daughter in an immigrant family, I understand the quiet exhaustion of being “the responsible one.” The one who held it all together, translated between parents and siblings, kept the peace, got the grades, and rarely disappointed anyone—even when it cost you connection with yourself. Many of my clients grew up being the mediator, the caretaker, or the achiever, only to find that their needs were overlooked and their anger misunderstood. Beneath the calm exterior, they often carry deep grief and unspoken rage that no one seems to notice.
My name is Beyza, my pronouns are she/her. As the eldest daughter in an immigrant family, I understand the quiet exhaustion of being “the responsible one.” The one who held it all together, translated between parents and siblings, kept the peace, got the grades, and rarely disappointed anyone—even when it cost you connection with yourself. Many of my clients grew up being the mediator, the caretaker, or the achiever, only to find that their needs were overlooked and their anger misunderstood. Beneath the calm exterior, they often carry deep grief and unspoken rage that no one seems to notice.
I help BIPOC adults, immigrants, and expats manage anxiety and stress, heal from trauma, and feel more at home in themselves. Balancing personal needs with family and cultural expectations can feel difficult, especially under the weight of past or ongoing trauma, marginalization, and societal barriers. These experiences may lead to self-doubt or a sense of being “in-between.” In therapy, you don’t have to choose between parts of yourself. Together, we’ll explore your values and beliefs, work through challenges, and reconnect with your inner strengths.
I help BIPOC adults, immigrants, and expats manage anxiety and stress, heal from trauma, and feel more at home in themselves. Balancing personal needs with family and cultural expectations can feel difficult, especially under the weight of past or ongoing trauma, marginalization, and societal barriers. These experiences may lead to self-doubt or a sense of being “in-between.” In therapy, you don’t have to choose between parts of yourself. Together, we’ll explore your values and beliefs, work through challenges, and reconnect with your inner strengths.
To be 'human' is such a simple and yet such a deep and miraculous concept. Suffering is a natural part of human experience and emotional avoidance is one of the main causes of psychological problems. Avoiding negative emotions may bring you short term relief but in the long term it will end up with pain. When we accept a negative emotion, it tends to lose its destructive power. Therapy is a healing journey where the alliance between client and therapist plays an extremely important role in the process of acceptance.
To be 'human' is such a simple and yet such a deep and miraculous concept. Suffering is a natural part of human experience and emotional avoidance is one of the main causes of psychological problems. Avoiding negative emotions may bring you short term relief but in the long term it will end up with pain. When we accept a negative emotion, it tends to lose its destructive power. Therapy is a healing journey where the alliance between client and therapist plays an extremely important role in the process of acceptance.
Our experiences and environment shape us greatly. They define how we perceive the world, impact our relationships, and contribute to developing our strengths. Sometimes we start to see patterns in our lives that are not in alignment with what we expect or what we want for ourselves. Feelings of despair may emerge. People may feel overwhelmed, anxious, experience loss of pleasure, or perhaps and overall loss of meaning. If you have disturbing memories still impacting you today, if you feel anxious in certain situations or overwhelmed attempting to cope with the difficulties in your life, I may be able to assist.
Our experiences and environment shape us greatly. They define how we perceive the world, impact our relationships, and contribute to developing our strengths. Sometimes we start to see patterns in our lives that are not in alignment with what we expect or what we want for ourselves. Feelings of despair may emerge. People may feel overwhelmed, anxious, experience loss of pleasure, or perhaps and overall loss of meaning. If you have disturbing memories still impacting you today, if you feel anxious in certain situations or overwhelmed attempting to cope with the difficulties in your life, I may be able to assist.
We are a group psychotherapy practice based in Newport Beach, California, offering in-person sessions as well as secure telehealth throughout the state. Our specialties include addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, burnout, stress and anger management, self-esteem, identity exploration, family dynamics, codependency, grief and loss, and LGBTQ+ support. We integrate evidence-based psychotherapy with a whole-person approach to mental and emotional wellness. Select insurance plans are accepted, and superbills are available upon request.
We are a group psychotherapy practice based in Newport Beach, California, offering in-person sessions as well as secure telehealth throughout the state. Our specialties include addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, burnout, stress and anger management, self-esteem, identity exploration, family dynamics, codependency, grief and loss, and LGBTQ+ support. We integrate evidence-based psychotherapy with a whole-person approach to mental and emotional wellness. Select insurance plans are accepted, and superbills are available upon request.
Founded in 1993, Help Therapy has a team of over 50 licensed neuropsychologists and psychologists who offer a wide range of psychological evaluations. For patients who need extra support, therapy is also offered. Patients are matched to a provider of their choice based on their specific needs and preferences. Clinicians work with seniors, adults and youth (age 7+) all throughout California.
Founded in 1993, Help Therapy has a team of over 50 licensed neuropsychologists and psychologists who offer a wide range of psychological evaluations. For patients who need extra support, therapy is also offered. Patients are matched to a provider of their choice based on their specific needs and preferences. Clinicians work with seniors, adults and youth (age 7+) all throughout California.
Is life too much to handle and it's triggering anger? Sometimes it feels that way... Would you like to reach the goals you once set? Are you ready to know more about yourself and do thing and solve problems like you once did but somehow it feels overwhelming now? Are you ready to thrive? You are in the right place. Call the number above for a free phone consultation.
Is life too much to handle and it's triggering anger? Sometimes it feels that way... Would you like to reach the goals you once set? Are you ready to know more about yourself and do thing and solve problems like you once did but somehow it feels overwhelming now? Are you ready to thrive? You are in the right place. Call the number above for a free phone consultation.
Loss, failure, and separation are major root causes of many forms of suffering in life. But they are not always evident, we may be too young when live through them, or we may not feel their impact until long after an event. Sometimes they even travel through generations. As a psychotherapist, I have spent over 25 years helping people who suffered from a variety of emotional and relational problems created by one or a combination of these issues, ranging from basic unhappiness to unhealthy relationships, workplace conflicts, divorce and separations, parents struggling with their children, migration and forced separation, even trauma.
Loss, failure, and separation are major root causes of many forms of suffering in life. But they are not always evident, we may be too young when live through them, or we may not feel their impact until long after an event. Sometimes they even travel through generations. As a psychotherapist, I have spent over 25 years helping people who suffered from a variety of emotional and relational problems created by one or a combination of these issues, ranging from basic unhappiness to unhealthy relationships, workplace conflicts, divorce and separations, parents struggling with their children, migration and forced separation, even trauma.
Hello, and welcome! In my practice, I work primarily with adult individuals. My special concern is to encourage my clients to not only participate actively in their therapy, but to actually become the principal source of insight into what should be worked on and how and when their goals have been met. This client-orientation - a core element of Cognitive Therapy - is the key to why this approach has been proven so effective not only in treating current conditions, but in preventing relapse. The client is not a passive recipient of therapy, but an active participant and driver of it with the guidance and supervision of the therapist.
Hello, and welcome! In my practice, I work primarily with adult individuals. My special concern is to encourage my clients to not only participate actively in their therapy, but to actually become the principal source of insight into what should be worked on and how and when their goals have been met. This client-orientation - a core element of Cognitive Therapy - is the key to why this approach has been proven so effective not only in treating current conditions, but in preventing relapse. The client is not a passive recipient of therapy, but an active participant and driver of it with the guidance and supervision of the therapist.
"HELL is PROXIMITY without INTIMACY". If you are physically close to your partner, but feel like thousands of miles away, then you can certainly relate to this definition. I recognize that one of the HARDEST DECISIONS in your relationship IS TO DECIDE WHETHER TO GIVE UP OR TRY HARDER! If you are STUCK, counseling might help you get clarity. My passion is to bring couples emotionally closer, and to help them CONNECT again. I work with individuals and couples going through life transitions (i.e.birth of children) or difficult issues such as affairs, trust, jealousy, and communication issues.
"HELL is PROXIMITY without INTIMACY". If you are physically close to your partner, but feel like thousands of miles away, then you can certainly relate to this definition. I recognize that one of the HARDEST DECISIONS in your relationship IS TO DECIDE WHETHER TO GIVE UP OR TRY HARDER! If you are STUCK, counseling might help you get clarity. My passion is to bring couples emotionally closer, and to help them CONNECT again. I work with individuals and couples going through life transitions (i.e.birth of children) or difficult issues such as affairs, trust, jealousy, and communication issues.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in helping individuals and families heal from addiction, trauma, and life challenges. I am also a PhD candidate in holistic healing, which allows me to integrate both evidence-based practices and holistic approaches into my work.
My clinical focus includes trauma, addiction recovery, and relationship dynamics. I am trained in EMDR, an evidence-based treatment for trauma and PTSD, and I also offer Reiki energy healing as an additional holistic tool to support emotional and physical well-being.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in helping individuals and families heal from addiction, trauma, and life challenges. I am also a PhD candidate in holistic healing, which allows me to integrate both evidence-based practices and holistic approaches into my work.
My clinical focus includes trauma, addiction recovery, and relationship dynamics. I am trained in EMDR, an evidence-based treatment for trauma and PTSD, and I also offer Reiki energy healing as an additional holistic tool to support emotional and physical well-being.
My work is dedicated to supporting couples, individuals, and families as they navigate change and relational challenges in both their personal and professional lives. I collaborate closely with you to help you gain clarity when you find yourself trapped in a cycle of distress or face pivotal decisions when circumstances call for change. Together, we will explore solutions that bring insight and lead to living preferred lives.
To schedule an appointment, please complete the brief appointment request form or reach out to me via text or phone.
My work is dedicated to supporting couples, individuals, and families as they navigate change and relational challenges in both their personal and professional lives. I collaborate closely with you to help you gain clarity when you find yourself trapped in a cycle of distress or face pivotal decisions when circumstances call for change. Together, we will explore solutions that bring insight and lead to living preferred lives.
To schedule an appointment, please complete the brief appointment request form or reach out to me via text or phone.
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EMDR terapisi ile kaza, deprem, savaş, taciz, şiddet gibi travmatik olayların üzerimizde bıraktığı kötü etkilerden kurtulabiliriz. Yaşadığımız travma ve olumsuz yaşam olayları, kaygı bozukluğu, depresyon, kızgınlık ve öfke nöbetlerine uygulanabilir. EMDR terapisi ayrıca; aile çatışmaları, boşanma, okulda zorlayıcı olaylar gibi kriz yaşantılarında; kaygı bozuklukları ve fobilerde de etkili olmaktadır.
EMDR terapisi ile kaza, deprem, savaş, taciz, şiddet gibi travmatik olayların üzerimizde bıraktığı kötü etkilerden kurtulabiliriz. Yaşadığımız travma ve olumsuz yaşam olayları, kaygı bozukluğu, depresyon, kızgınlık ve öfke nöbetlerine uygulanabilir. EMDR terapisi ayrıca; aile çatışmaları, boşanma, okulda zorlayıcı olaylar gibi kriz yaşantılarında; kaygı bozuklukları ve fobilerde de etkili olmaktadır.
Dr. Melis Alkin, American Professional Psychology Board (Amerikan Profesyonel Psikoloji Kurulu) tarafından kurul onaylı ve Kaliforniya eyaletinde lisansli klinik psikologtur. 2004 senesinde klinik psikoloji doktorasini California School of Professional School adli okulda tamamlamis, 5 sene Istanbul’da calistiktan sonra, 5 sene Vancouver’da calismis, 2015 Loyola Marymount Universitesi’nde de Bioetik master’ni tamamlamistir. 20 yıldır, otuzun üzerinde farklı ülkeden bireyler, çiftler ve ailelerle çalışmis ve üç ülkede lisans ve yüksek lisans dersleri vermistir.
Dr. Melis Alkin, American Professional Psychology Board (Amerikan Profesyonel Psikoloji Kurulu) tarafından kurul onaylı ve Kaliforniya eyaletinde lisansli klinik psikologtur. 2004 senesinde klinik psikoloji doktorasini California School of Professional School adli okulda tamamlamis, 5 sene Istanbul’da calistiktan sonra, 5 sene Vancouver’da calismis, 2015 Loyola Marymount Universitesi’nde de Bioetik master’ni tamamlamistir. 20 yıldır, otuzun üzerinde farklı ülkeden bireyler, çiftler ve ailelerle çalışmis ve üç ülkede lisans ve yüksek lisans dersleri vermistir.
Are you thriving, or merely surviving day to day? Do you often feel overwhelmed by anxiety? Perhaps it seems like anxiety has taken on a life of its own, leaving you feeling insecure & uncertain. Do you find yourself wishing someone else could step in, so you could finally breathe, and trust in yourself? If these feelings resonate with you, you may be searching for a therapist who can help you break free from the relentless cycle of anxiety & self-doubt. You might be looking for someone who can support you in building a true sense of self—someone who will help you establish a foundation from which you can trust yourself.
Are you thriving, or merely surviving day to day? Do you often feel overwhelmed by anxiety? Perhaps it seems like anxiety has taken on a life of its own, leaving you feeling insecure & uncertain. Do you find yourself wishing someone else could step in, so you could finally breathe, and trust in yourself? If these feelings resonate with you, you may be searching for a therapist who can help you break free from the relentless cycle of anxiety & self-doubt. You might be looking for someone who can support you in building a true sense of self—someone who will help you establish a foundation from which you can trust yourself.
They say, "The first step in always the hardest". Although this is true in many circumstances, it is especially true when it comes to seeking therapy. It is not easy to come to terms with the idea of needing support through this phase in your life. It's even harder to face the idea that you will need to open up to a stranger and trust them with sides of yourself that you prefer to keep private. That said, I want to commend you on taking the first step and getting the process of finding the right therapist for you started. You've gotten through one of the harder parts of this journey! It would be an honor for me to accompany you on the rest of it...
They say, "The first step in always the hardest". Although this is true in many circumstances, it is especially true when it comes to seeking therapy. It is not easy to come to terms with the idea of needing support through this phase in your life. It's even harder to face the idea that you will need to open up to a stranger and trust them with sides of yourself that you prefer to keep private. That said, I want to commend you on taking the first step and getting the process of finding the right therapist for you started. You've gotten through one of the harder parts of this journey! It would be an honor for me to accompany you on the rest of it...
Buddha's quote "The mind is everything. What you think you become", has always been at the center of my beliefs, both personally and professionally. Therefore, I view therapy as a tool that enables us to transcend beyond our previously adopted and perhaps less effective ways of coping with life's challenges, allowing us to rewire our brain by relearning new ways of dealing with challenges, as they arise. This will in turn open up many new windows to self-awareness, ultimately bringing about personal growth and satisfaction both internally and within the context of our relationships, allowing us to live happier more fulfilled lives.
Buddha's quote "The mind is everything. What you think you become", has always been at the center of my beliefs, both personally and professionally. Therefore, I view therapy as a tool that enables us to transcend beyond our previously adopted and perhaps less effective ways of coping with life's challenges, allowing us to rewire our brain by relearning new ways of dealing with challenges, as they arise. This will in turn open up many new windows to self-awareness, ultimately bringing about personal growth and satisfaction both internally and within the context of our relationships, allowing us to live happier more fulfilled lives.
