Therapists in Sherman Oaks, CA

If you are looking to start therapy you have begun to take the first step in your healing journey. As someone who has always had a passion for helping others, becoming a therapist has allowed me to help the communities that matter most to me.

Are you struggling in your relationships with loved ones? Overwhelmed adjusting to life post-pandemic? Or confused and scared going through a major life transition? Talking with an empathic therapist can alleviate anxiety and depression caused by these stresses. In my 9 years of experience in mental health I have helped people with severe trauma, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem find a path to the life they wanted.

Our individual work will cultivate a more authentic and meaningful connection to yourself and others. Partners will learn to attune to one another and over time create a healthier relationship patterns. I strive to create an environment where individuals, couples and families feel safe and heard. My approach is warm, collaborative, and respectful with the purpose of improving your sense of well-being and feeling of fulfillment.

Are you locked in patterns of drug and alcohol abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, insomnia, infidelity, mood or thought disorders? As an empathic therapist, I utilize EMDR within a family systems approach. My life's work is helping people uncover and target problematic patterns. Once patterns are uncovered, we take simple steps toward change. If you struggle with ADHD, Asperger's or learning differences, I would like to help you construct the right niche, where you can be successful and happy, feeling supported and understood. Changes made in therapy are rewarding. I want to be part of your change process.

If you are suffering from PTSD symptoms, depression, and anxiety, or If you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed, low energy, body aches, unable to concentrate, etc., and more importantly, unable to enjoy time with your friends and family, I am here to help.

Dr. Alie specializes in psychological assessment, also known as psych testing. She constructs personalized test batteries that help identify underlying learning challenges, while finding effective solutions to make learning easier and manage feelings. Her services include comprehensive and psychoeducational evaluations for children and adolescents, client advocacy by attending student study meetings, and ongoing school consultations. She also provides evaluations regarding ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder for adults. Serving the Greater Los Angeles Area, contact Dr. Alie to schedule a free initial consultation.

Growing up is never easy. Even with a loving and supportive family, children and teens will encounter varying challenges through out their lives. They may not possess the skills to navigate and understand their emotional lives. With over twelve years of experience working with children, teens, and families, I specialize in helping to identify the purpose and reduction of challenging behaviors, help children to examine their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, and practice effective strategies.

As a licensed psychotherapist, I work with adults providing both individual and couples therapy. I have extensive training in treating anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse, marital/relationship issues, grief and loss, and trauma. I also provide therapy for those making stressful life transitions, seeking a more balanced lifestyle, perfectionistic tendencies, self-confidence, and greater self-awareness. Together, we can examine how your thoughts and emotions are impacting your daily life in either helpful or unhelpful ways. What I love about this work is that I am able to inspire individuals to improve their life circumstances.

Listening and empathy are critical elements to creating and maintaining a trusting, safe and therapeutic relationship. This is first and foremost how I treat and hold my clients. Within this environment I work with the client to tease out and understand their issues and recognize behaviors and patterns. I assist them in accepting who they are and I collaborate with the client to determine their desires as well as find their own answers. I use a psychodynamic frame, but utilize an eclectic approach to suit the client's comfort level.

My background was in the creative arts, and I use that often in my relationships with clients. My concentration while studying was in neural-plasticity (which is basically the science on how the brain can change old thinking patterns with practice.)

Reaching out to a therapist can be a difficult step to take. I know the profound pain that can come with dealing with mental health challenges, including addiction...yours, or as a family member affected by another person's addictive behaviors. I understand how traumatic growing up with an alcoholic/addicted or a dysfunctional parent can be, or being involved in an unhealthy relationship. These experiences can lead to devastating feelings - shame, abandonment, depression, anxiety, isolation, anger, and much more. I invite you to share your feelings in a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood & heard.

Finding the right therapist can be challenging. If you are seeking a safe and nurturing environment where your desired goals and potential can be achieved, I can assist you. Helping my clients create a more fulfilling well balanced life is my role as a therapist. I am aware of how difficult it is to be honest about feelings, past trauma, fears and anxiety. As such, I am nonjudgmental, nurturing and provide unconditional support to everyone I work with.

Feeling overwhelmed with life demands? Finding yourself stuck in unsatisfying relationships? Having difficulties with intimacy? Keep fighting with your spouse and children? you know what you need to do but can't motivate yourself to actually do it? In a safe environment, together we can start the process of change and acceptance. Striving towards a balanced life while promoting growth, changing or adjusting old patterns and habits to better suit your current life goals, and sparking the joy of life throughout this process.

I have a reputation as one of the best therapists in Los Angeles. My patients include psychotherapists and psychology students, celebrities and prominent executives, and people from all walks of life. I've been successful helping individuals, couples, and families deal with complicated emotional issues. Patients come from all over Los Angeles to work with me because they get the results they want and need. Take a moment to view my website evearay.com to learn more about me and how you and I can work together. Then call me at 818 430-0741 for a free initial consultation. You'll be glad you did.

You deserve an affirming space for all of your parts to be embraced. I work with survivors of acute and complex trauma who tend to be perfectionists and struggle with self-criticalness. I specifically specialize in working with marginalized populations, with a majority of my clients being women, LGBTQ+, and trans/non-binary. Many of my clients internalize the stigma and shame conditioned by our society's oppressive norms and politics. I help my clients find self-compassion, embrace their authenticity, and process their trauma from an intersectional, warm approach that always emphasizes fostering safety rather than "fixing."

***ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH A RELATIONSHIP?*** I became a therapist because I am passionate about helping people just like you get the relationship of their dreams, whether with their current partner or someone new. ​Wondering if things can get better? ​Always arguing? ​Does your relationship lack passion and intimacy?​ Struggling with communication? ​Wishing you had more fun? Looking for therapy in the comfort of your own home, or anywhere you are? I am a relationship expert who provides online therapy.

Hola, I am glad that you are taking this next step to start your transformative healing journey. I am a bilingual licensed therapist passionate in creating a brave, empowering, and culturally inviting space for you to process your utmost difficult past/current emotions and lived experiences. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, childhood/ generational trauma, life transitions (separation/break up/divorce), burnout, imposter syndrome, or have desire for personal growth, I am here to guide and support you in improving your overall well-being.

Seeking treatment is difficult as the complexities of our emotional turmoil often makes it challenging to reach out for help. As the founder of Open Expressions, I believe that any therapeutic process commences with a safe and welcoming environment to those who are ready to begin their journey towards self-fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives.

As a licensed psychotherapist specializing in sex therapy, my priority is to co-create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where it feels safe and comfortable to explore any relationship and sexual concerns you may have. Together we can explore and identify what sexual health and wellbeing feels like for you. I work with individuals who are single or in relationship and with couples.