Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

Of all human experience, nothing can fully prepare one for the pain of grief and loss. Perhaps you are grieving the loss of an important relationship, the end of a meaningful career, loss of employment, a miscarriage(s), the sudden death of someone close, losses due to COVID-19, loss of sense of self, or loss related to life cycle transitions. Maybe you are grieving a suicidal loss. If this resonates with your circumstances, I invite you to explore as well as honor your emotions. Please contact me if you would like greater processing, adjusting, and acceptance in your life to help increase your sense of agency.

I deeply empathize with those struggling to be authentic in a world that makes us feel like it is normal not to be. Helping my clients identify what makes them intrinsically valuable is a passion of mine. My experience with counseling those who have issues around self-love, addiction, and trauma allows me to guide my clients through a journey of self-discovery and self-compassion.

I really enjoy working with people who can freely speak their minds, and share about their childhoods and current lives. I have found that being practical, understanding, and honest while utilizing Solution-focused therapy, Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing give people results to their challenges. It also gives them an opportunity to look at what they have the ability to change, and what they do not. These practices help people move forward and accept themselves, for who they are, and all of the gifts they have been given in this life.

I provide individual, couples, and group therapy to adolescents and adults, with specialities in addiction, trauma, and identity issues. I use evidence-based approaches and have specialized training in mindfulness-based therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy.

Hello, I would like to take this opportunity to share a little bit about myself, the type of clients I work with and provide some understanding of my style. I have worked in the school system for 7 years working children of all ages who have struggled with emotional and behavioral challenges. I currently work with teens, adults, and couples who have struggled with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. My first goal as a therapist to be able to build a trusting and understanding therapeutic relationship with every client. Then, I aim to really understand who you are as a person and your goals.

There is a lot of "noise" in our lives that challenges our sense of self, our direction, our place in this world, causes self-doubt and conflict (within ourselves and with others). Using a flexible, client-centered approach I focus on what parts of that "noise" the client seeks clarity with, and how to quiet that "noise" to finally hear yourself. We will set therapy goals together in a safe and affirming space.

The mask we wear covers how lonely we really feel. Are you going through the motions, when all you feel is lost, depressed, scared, and drained? Are you having trouble speaking up for yourself in relationships or struggling with boundaries at home or at work? Do you hold it all in, constantly frustrated? Is it hard to make life transitions right now? Are you crying in the car on the way to work while still telling everyone you are fine? Being the “strong one” is so tiring. It silences us. Let’s find your voice. You deserve a place to cry, vent, find your footing, and emerge your best self. I would be honored to help you do that.

I am a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor with over 40 years of experience in the addiction field as a therapist, program administer and state director. I have also taught graduate level addiction courses and numerous continuing education classes and workshop presentations. My client base is primarily made up of adolescents, adults and families effected by addiction issues as well as individuals and couples dealing with anger management and communication problems.

I work with individuals and adolescents as well as couples, providing a safe space for an exploration of inner distress. Through an eclectic mix of theories, I have watched my clients move from depression, anxiety, addiction and other difficult patterns toward a newfound sense of peace and harmony. This doesn’t come without its own brand of sacrifice, it takes a lot of self-honesty, self-acceptance and courage.

Do you find yourself facing the same issues over and over again? Do you contemplate your options endlessly but feel unable to make a decision? Do you feel stuck? You're not alone. I believe we all have the capacity to work through our challenges, but sometimes our emotions become too intense, inhibiting us from seeing clearly. Thus, I provide a safe place for clients to explore new perspectives, and together we look at new possibilities and solutions.

*VIDEO & PHONE SESSIONS AVAILABLE* Have your session in the comfort of your own home (or backyard, or while you’re on a walk, or …well you get the picture). My passion is working with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, mild to moderate depression, or who simply need a space to work on their self-care. I believe everyone has the tools to feel better, they just sometimes need help learning how to access these tools and use them their benefit. Being a therapist is a privilege, and I would be honored to help you through a difficult time in your life.

My foremost goal in working with clients is assisting them to have greater self-awareness, insight into what makes them tick and what troubles them. I have had great joy in providing psychodynamic psychotherapy for many individuals and couples over the years, and am committed to striving towards a positive outcome for each.

It’s hard to find a therapist when you feel stuck, isolated, anxious, or frustrated. I specialize in helping people of color healing from complex trauma to improve relationships with self, others and their spirituality. As a POC, female, bilingual therapist, I use humor, warmth, and evidence-based methods that can be applied to your daily life, all in the comfort of tu casa.

Sometimes problems show up, blocking us from the path we want to take in life or in our relationships. Be it anxiety or depression, grief or conflict, repetitive thinking or even substance misuse ­­– these challenges don’t need to define you.

Please check out my website:drloribaudino.com. I focus on therapeutic support for children & parents. Utilizing a body centered movement approach that is playful, engaging and beneficial. I specialize with children from behavioral, attachment, learning challenges and developmental needs to those with severe medical and physical illness. I support parents on this journey to best communicate, support and find joy in their child/family! I fit approaches to your family needs and preferences. I believe that children are capable and competent and with this support they reach their potential!

I believe solutions should be intuitive, uncomplicated, and tailored to you (as what might work for others, might not work for you). I also believe that you shouldn't be treated and viewed like another textbook. Therefore, I believe solutions shouldn't mainly come from theories, studies, research, etc. (which sometimes can be complex, confusing, and overwhelming). Together, we'll explore what works for you and what doesn't. Occasionally, not everything has or will have a solution; rather, it's going through the processes and reflections of your journey, that serves as a catalyst to change, transformation, healing, and/or growth.

I approach my clients with warmth and compassion. My primary therapy styles include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, emotion-focused therapy, solution-focused and strengths-based therapy. I have experience working with individuals with substance abuse related issues. Additionally, I have worked with families and loved ones experiencing codependency or enabling related behaviors. My experience also includes working with those with anxiety, panic, social anxiety, self-esteem, or depression related issues.

Therapy has not only changed but also saved my life. I have always been interested in psychology due to being an adoptee and growing up in a blended family of various cultures and ethnicities. My struggles with addiction and the unpredictable ebbs and flows of being in the entertainment industry was the tipping point that drove me to do some major introspection and ultimately paved the way for me to become a therapist. Seeking personal therapy helped me work through childhood and sexual trauma, depression, anxiety, impulsive behaviors, and feelings of low self-worth and my goal is support others who struggle with similar issues.