Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

I strive in creating a safe space where you can be honest and open with yourself; and where you can learn to show that to the world. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand the value of finding a place where you feel heard and understood. I believe in each person’s ability for creativity, meaning-making, and gradual change. I allow what comes up in the room to determine how we will work together.

Most people are struggling to adjust to COVID-19 life right now. Or, things have felt "off" for a while and quarantine has exacerbated some of your thoughts and feelings. Perhaps you feel confused and stressed about what the future will look like for you, your career, relationships, and life as a whole. You notice you’re unhappy, lonely, and stuck. Whether you are seeking therapy for a specific issue or to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, I am here to help.

Are you concerned about your child's wellbeing? As a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, I specialize in treating children/adolescents who present with anxiety, depression, and disruptive behaviors that impact their functioning in home, school, and social settings. I enjoy working with children and their parents helping children learn how to regulate and tolerate feelings (anger, frustration, sadness, and anxiety), manage challenging/disruptive/impulsive behaviors, and acquire adaptive, positive coping skills. I assist parents in learning how to regulate their own feelings and be aware of their behaviors so they can help their child.

As we walk together, I will take care to employ a trauma-informed lens since I believe our pasts have a profound impact on our present and our futures. Using this trauma-informed lens, I will be mindful of your current triggers, taking care to move at a pace that feels right to you while also empowering you to take steps towards your future goals. As a bicultural clinician, I welcome all variations of cultural expression and enjoy working with members of both the BIPOC community and the LGBTQ community.

During the global pandemic life as we know it has changed creating many new challenges. Sometimes, we face personal issues that are too difficult to deal with on our own. In therapy, I will help identify your struggles, uncover your strengths and give you the tools you need to heal, feel empowered and be happier. Therapy is a place where you can learn how to thrive in life! I am here to listen and to help you work towards your recovery, or personal growth, in a genuine and supportive setting.

I PROVIDE A WISE, LOVING SPACE FOR YOU TO EXPLORE AND JOURNEY INTO THE MEANING OF YOUR LIFE. THROUGH HEALING THE PAST, LIVING POWERFULLY IN THE PRESENT AND VISUALIZING YOUR FUTURE. SIMULTANEOUSLY, YOU CAN EXPERIENCE LIFE FROM A AUTHENTIC PERSPECTIVE. FROM THIS DISCOVERY AND/OR EXPANSION OF YOUR UNIQUENESS, SUCCESSFUL INTIMATE RELATING CAN OCCUR IN YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE. THE SYMPTOMS OF DESPAIR, ANXIETY, BOREDOM, MELANCHOLIA, ANGER, ALIENATION,, HEARTACHE.... ALL CALLS OF THE INWARD JOURNEY, BECOME BEARABLE. A TRANSFORMATION OF ACCEPTING ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR TRUE SELF CAN LEAD TO PEACE, CONTENTMENT, CREATIVE AND JOYFUL LIVING.

I have experience working with individuals suffering from substance abuse problems in conjunction with mental health problems. I believe addiction is like other illness that needs treatment and monitoring to achieve the best results. My ideal client is looking to maintain their current level of functioning while striving to achieve abstinence in a near future. I view client holistically and try to apply techniques from multiple fields to tackle the addiction roots.

My style of working is warm, thoughtful, and direct. I am committed to helping people discover and enhance their emotional capacity in order to live more satisfying lives. I like to incorporate ideas from various modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy although I like to tailor my approaches to each client's goals and values. My style tends to be solution-focused while being present with authenticity, empathy, and humor. I have been a psychotherapist in a private practice setting for the last 5 years.

Hi there, I'm Gisela! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT) and I have been working in the counseling field since 2014. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. In my work with clients, I use some leading psychological modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and psychodynamic. I would describe my style as warm and supportive. I will support you in finding the root of the problem and heal any parts of you that need to be healed. I look forward to helping you in any way I can!

If you are a person of color (POC), in the LGBTQ community, and/or are non-monogamous/poly, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse populations for over 15 years. In working with a culturally competent therapist like me, you can focus on what brought you to therapy in the first place and not on explaining or “teaching” the nuances of your culture and sexuality. My expertise is in helping those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I’m trained in EMDR, an evidence-based therapy that treats trauma and other difficulties.

Would you like to have a better relationship with yourself and with your body? I take a depth-oriented approach to helping you resolve early trauma, release shame, and develop a more secure way of relating to yourself and to others. The more deeply you understand yourself, the more you will be empowered to make healthier choices and live more present in the moment. I believe it is possible to connect to the joy in your life. As we work together in therapy, I will help you connect with your emotions, so they stop affecting your body, behavior, and relationships.

Life is beautiful and it is fraught with challenges. Yet, it is in these challenges that one can find growth through change. My ideal patient is someone who is motivated to work through the struggles they are facing through open collaboration of the issues in front of them.

You may have asked yourself, "Why do I keep making the same mistakes again and again?" By looking at both your present state and personal history, we can find out together. We will work to bring the unconscious into the conscious mind to help you get out of your own way, and get the things that you want and deserve. I will support you through that journey in a safe environment. I can help you find your own voice and learn to use it.

I truly believe everyone deserves to have someone that they can easily talk to and that is in their corner. I provide a warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment that allows for all my clients to grow. My approach is empathetic, client centered, and attachment based. I truly love helping people develop new skills and insights, work through their traumas, and feel empowered and hopeful as they have met their goals.

I have over 10 years of experience treating individuals in therapy as a collaborative process. My approach is to treat current issues with an in-depth understanding of the self. Identifying patterns and making the unconscious, conscious are the keys to improving relationships, increasing self-esteem and meeting life goals.

We all have the power to change what no longer serves us, given the proper tools and guidance. It's often later in life when time/experience allows us to broaden our perspective and recognize where we can improve. My aim is to support you in the process of realizing your potential so that we can work together to make this your reality. I embrace a person centered approach, recognizing the unique qualities that make up who you are and the specific circumstances that bring you to seek care with me. My approach is fine tuned to address your distinct needs and identity as it relates to your culture, gender or otherwise.