Therapists in Manhattan Beach, CA

One of the most important aspects in therapy is for patients to feel heard, respected, and understood. Given that each individual is unique, and no one issue is ever the same among different people, my approach is integrative and tailored to meet the needs of the person, not the "problem". I strive to create a compassionate, non-judgemental environment for patients to learn, grow, explore, challenge, and to live the life they want to be living. I specialize in working with adults - individual, couples, and family - with anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, relationship problems, substance abuse, ADD/ADHD, and LGBTQ issues.

Has your personal or family life spiraled into chaos or confusion? Are you hurting, feeling alone, anxious, triggered, and overwhelmed? Are you having panic attacks? Do you feel like you're stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns. I believe most people suffer mental injury rather than mental illness. Fortunately, our minds can heal itself just as our bodies do when we are sick or injured. Yes, you can be free of feeling trapped and move on to live a meaningful life!

Therapy is for everyone. Some attend due to symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other specific disorders; others seek help when experiencing social, familial, academic, or occupational difficulties; and still others pursue therapy to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their purpose. While the path of every individual is unique, all can benefit from feeling seen, heard, understood, and validated; along with learning healthy coping mechanisms; developing communication and problem-solving skills to successfully address present and future challenges; and accomplishing objectives on the path to achieving self-actualization.

You've found an ally and someone who specializes in providing LGBTQ affirmative treatment to those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-binary, questioning or queer. Overcoming personal, relationship and family issues can feel like an overwhelming challenge for those struggling with identity issues. You don't have to do this alone. Whether working individually, with a couple or a family, I focus on establishing a safe environment so we can build a trusting relationship enabling you to understand the dynamics that are creating the issues, and learn new ways to live with more fulfillment and joy.

Life keeps rolling on whether we experience depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or conflicts with your loved ones. Getting yourself unstuck can be quite frustrating. For some, the challenge can create feelings of despair and hopelessness. But you can create a life that’s meaningful. Together we will collaborate on building on your existing strengths and create a new, purposeful, and worthwhile future.

Due to Social Distancing, office visits are currently available on a limited basis. Tele-therapy appointments are available weekdays. If you are having trouble with pandemic adjustment, communication, family conflict, trust or feeling stressed, a few sessions of therapy can help you gain perspective, feel more centered, and improve mood and concentration.

Welcome. My name is Teddy Seeds, and I am a licensed therapist with a passion for helping adults, adolescents, and couples improve their lives. To that end, I employ elements of humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.

In an often unwelcoming world, it can be challenging for us to live authentically as LGBTQIA-identified people. Heteronormativity, cisnormativity, and homo/bi/transphobia can impact our sense of self, relationships, and quality of life. As an LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapist, I aim to provide compassionate and affirming therapy for people who are seeking support with sexual and gender identity issues, coming out, self-esteem, self-acceptance, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. I work mindfully to create an inviting space that respects, affirms, and values your intersecting identities and lived experiences.

My professional background began in the financial services industry. I spent well over a decade climbing the corporate ladder and I ultimately became a managing director and equity partner of a successful capital management firm in the Los Angeles area. Although I had reached goals and achieved significant professional success, I also experienced a lack of personal fulfillment from my career. I enjoyed my job, my clients, and my colleagues, but at the same time I felt that something was missing. At that time, it was my own experience in therapy that helped me grow to redefine what success truly means.

Inner burdens are like giants rocks you carry everyday. When the load gets heavy, life becomes a trudge and you spend your days avoiding risk, failure, and pain rather than loving, creating, and growing. At Thrive Psychology Group we help you get beyond surviving, to THRIVING! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and expert in women’s mental health who has dedicated her career to helping women live their best lives. I am passionate about helping women live empowered, authentic, meaningful lives aligned with their values, honoring and celebrating their many identities, and thriving in life and career.

You might be looking for support to manage a challenge that has come your way. This is a wise and life affirming choice. I find that obstacles arise as a way of offering an invitation to develop as human beings. It definitely doesn’t look and feel that way at first, but, as we look back on experiences, we know this is so. Meeting that invitation head on by having the neutral and clear guidance of a trained third party can make all the difference.

Daily relationship struggles, or "walking on egg shells" around your partner is not mentally or physically healthy; it is emotionally draining. This emotional stress will prevent the secure attachment that promotes comfort, support and love. Instead of turning toward each other during difficult times, separation and resentment will develop. When you and your partner are confident that you have each others back - then you will take on challenges together and reap the benefits of a secure partnership! Emotional stress can promote feelings of depression and anxiety; causing you to question your choices instead of being confident with your decisions.

Hi, I’m Dr. Irma. I am a bilingual, Spanish/English, licensed clinical psychologist with more than 17 years of experience in the mental health field. Since 2006, I have been an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology. ​I specialize in the psychological treatment of the total person: mind, body and spirit; in children, adolescents, adults and families struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, inner conflict, stress and LGBTQ+ issues. I offer a personable approach to therapy in a supportive and nonjudgmental client-centered environment.

I strive to create a warm and accepting environment so you feel comfortable to communicate the challenges you face in your life. If you are having problems with depression, anxiety or relationships, we can work collaboratively to figure out how to help you. I have experience working with children and adults with mood dysregulation and addiction issues.

A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.

Especially when it comes to giving or receiving love, our chronic, unmet needs can lead to damaged relationships, depression, anxiety and obsessive thinking. We also might withdraw, abuse substances or act-out compulsively to find relief. These and many other forms of suffering often stem from denying one's true needs with a "false self". Psychotherapy, an immediate antidote to many of these symptoms, provides the conditions necessary to help revive one's "true self" and end the suffering. To have a chance at living a satisfying life, we must acknowledge and live in accordance with our true needs.

Some people struggle with preconceived ideas about what therapy is. I ask my clients if they had a tooth ache, would they go to a dentist to relieve their pain? I see difficult life experiences, transitions and "stuff" we struggle with as the same as taking those issues to a therapist. If you are stuck in your life, suffering and experiencing a significant loss, if a relationship is troubling, if your anxiety is getting the best of you, if your depression has got you paralyzed ...then seeking relief is taking care of yourself. For any of these issues, therapy is the place to take it.

We want you to know is it possible to get relief from the discomfort you are experiencing; whether it is anxiety, emotional episodes, bouts of depression, difficulty managing life circumstances or relationship issues. Since there hasn't been much teaching about how our human emotional system works, we end up spending a lot of time "surviving" the forces of that system. That results in your individualized version of "rough times". What if it didn't have to be like that? We have a team of therapists (Licensed MFTs and Registered Art Therapists) at One Heart Counseling Center that can help.

Are you or your child experiencing anxiety, low mood, or trouble with your interpersonal relationships? Are you finding it difficult to communicate effectively with the people in your life? I specialize in working with teens, adults, families, and couples who are struggling with boundaries, communication, and overall barriers in their relationships. In addition to seeing these individuals in my private practice, I have worked within multiple school districts, a treatment center, and a non-profit community mental health center. I also work with first responders and their families dealing with stress, anxiety, and PTSD.