Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

Scanning through this website trying to discern which therapist will be a good fit from a photograph and a blurb is tricky and also a sign of the times. Ideally less time is spent searching the web for answers and more can be spent with a person whose sole intention is to understand the complexities of your point of view, your experiences and facilitate you getting to where you want to go, while walking right along side you. Depression, anxiety, trauma, distorted relationship with food, difficulty being productive; these are all areas I feel confident I can help you with.

I help individuals & couples who feel blocked or stuck at an impasse, professionally, creatively, emotionally or in their relationships. Therapy provides a confidential place to explore and understand those challenges, while offering an open & dynamic space to try new approaches and make changes. My practice is inclusive and open, providing therapy to a diverse range of clients, some of whom come from countries outside the US. Originally from NYC, I am licensed to practice in both CA & NY which allows flexibility with bicoastal individuals or couples.

Does anxiety, depression, stress, grief and/or addiction get in your way of living a full life? Is it affecting your health, family, work, school or relationships? When you are faced with such challenges, you may feel stuck, isolated, overwhelmed, hopeless or lost. You are not alone. We all feel like that sometimes. You can have your life back but it can be hard to do it alone. I'm here for you to provide a safe space and support you need. I will be the guiding light to help you move towards the positive changes. Together, we can find ways to reclaim your life.

Welcome! I specialize in the most evidence supported mindfulness-based therapies for the treatment of difficulties with emotion regulation. We all have those moments in life where we can't seem to get a hold of our emotions, relationships, or responsibilities. At the same time, I truly believe that we are always doing the best we can. Sometimes we simply lack the skills needed to thrive. That’s where I come in! My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and evidence-based. I treat people not disorders. I draw on your innate strengths, while integrating skills to build emotional resilience so you can navigate life with more ease.

I am a licensed psychologist in the Beverly Hills/West Hollywood area and use cognitive therapy, which focuses on the ways your thoughts affect your feelings and behaviors. I teach you skills that will help you to make improvements in your life and to achieve your goals. I work primarily with gay men but see both men and women of all orientations. All of my doctoral training was accredited by The American Psychological Association including my Ph.D. from the University of Houston my internship from the University of Texas at Austin and my post-doctoral fellowship from UCLA.

Many of us have experienced difficulties in our lives that have shaped us into who we are today. Often times these experiences leave traumatic scars, mentally and physically, that can result in negative beliefs about yourself or others. Maybe these beliefs served a purpose to shield us from these traumas at the time, but today are no longer beneficial, and in fact are keeping us from achieving our full potential. Whether you want to achieve greater self-awareness, build stronger relationships, heal past wounds, or just feel better, I can help you transform those experiences and negative beliefs into a new and better way of being you

You're feeling depressed, isolated, frustrated and angry with the state of the world. And yet you're still expected to keep up with overwhelming pressures and demands of day to day life. All this stress can cause us to lose sight of what’s important. But it doesn't have to be this way. What if you could get back in touch with your own hopes, dreams, and desires? I work with clients struggling with bipolar disorder, depression, job and career stress, loneliness, and relationship conflicts.

Our life experiences can lead us to question our identity and purpose in the world we live in. This can lead us to anxiety, depression, and trauma. Do you want to improve how you face challenges, function in your relationships, and face overwhelming feelings? I place heavy importance on addressing trauma. Trauma disintegrates the parts that make up your whole self, which can leave aspects of who you are hidden from your awareness. Left unaddressed, anxiety and depression can worsen, which can rob you of the necessary connection that all human beings need to thrive. I aim to help you process unresolved trauma.

In a quiet, comfortable and cosy garden - like office location, I work with clients on life transitions, parenting when parenting becomes a tiresome task finding the gift to raising a child. I am a certified anger consultant and grief counselor working with those experiencing the many forms of loss. In addition, I work with the special needs population and their families, socialization training, teaching sexual boundaries and safe practices, while remembering the siblings of those families who often inadvertently get lost in the efforts made to the special person.

My therapy style is both integrative and collaborative. I am passionate about working with individuals who are looking for both solutions and insight into their conflicts and struggles to help them achieve understanding and balance in their lives. I utilize psychoanalytic foundations of treatment with combined interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help assist patients in understanding the patterns and conflicts that keep them from living a more balanced life.

Hello everyone, My name is Carli Sterling I am an LMFT in CA. I have a bachelors in psychology from UCSC and Masters in Counseling Psychology from PAU. I work as a clinical supervisor at a community mental health agency and private practice on the side. Trauma informed care and eating disorders are my wheelhouse. Wheelhouses? Wheel homes.

I work with individuals and couples on enhancing relationships with one's self and with others. I create a warm and collaborative environment in order to foster insight and awareness about your areas of concern and to create desired change. I specialize in relationship concerns including: creating and maintaining satisfying interpersonal relationships, coping with feelings that arise as a result of the ending of relationship and healing from divorce. I also focus on developing improved communication and assertiveness skills to help achieve a greater sense of connection and intimacy in your existing and future relationships.

I am honored that you have chosen to learn more about me as a therapist and open yourself to self-exploration and positive change that therapy can bring into your life. Sharing the details of your personal life can be scary. You want to make sure that you can trust the person who you are opening up to. I hope to earn that trust over time through our conversations together, but to also ensure to you, that I am experienced, competent, and capable to be your guide through this process of understanding more about yourself.

I believe that healing, growth, & change is possible for all of us, and that it can occur within authentic relationships when we feel supported, understood, & seen. I have found therapy to be meaningful and impactful when the foundation of the therapeutic relationship feels safe, and is based on genuineness and acceptance. When working with me, I will strive to get to know the whole you, and I will tailor therapy to your individual needs.

Do you want more from your life? More joy? More hope? More peace? I combine my knowledge of psychology, yoga, and meditation to help my clients lead happier lives. Together we'll explore your thoughts, feelings, and actions in a safe, compassionate, and mindful environment. In this way you'll learn to let go of the past, to move into the present, and to build a more prosperous and satisfying future.

Are you ready to stop feeling anxious and/or depressed? Do you want to learn skills to calm your racing mind? Do you remember a time when anxiety, depression, & personal issues weren’t a part of your daily life? I can give you the tools and coping skills to change this. I help children/teenagers, couples, and individuals just like you: ones that have it within them to learn how to cope with their anxiety or depression and go back to living life the way that they remember it. I can support you on your journey towards feeling more self-confident, happy, fulfilled. I can help to guide you to a better understanding of yourself & others.