Attachment-based Therapists in Sherman Oaks, CA

Have you been struggling with an ongoing theme that interferes with your ability to establish or maintain healthy relationships? Are you overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety or deep sadness? Has a sudden event left you feeling hopeless and fearful? My belief is that people are genuinely good and resourceful. Through thoughtful questioning and exploration, I help you to identify the origins and meanings of the issues that have led you to seek therapy. Together, we find ways to access the tools, strengths, and resources needed to promote wellness in your life.

Hi! I’m Lindsay and I’m the founder of LIFT Therapy, a licensed therapist, coach, a martial artist, wife, and parent. I help individuals with their most intimate relationships- with partners, family members and close friends. I also support those in tricky dynamics with narcissistic, exploitive and manipulative personalities. In my experience working with deeply traumatized and emotionally disturbed adults and children, I found my passion for addressing generational trauma by helping adults heal early childhood trauma and by teaching a new generation of parents how to raise children using an attachment-based lens.

I specialize in the evidence-based treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Chronic Pain.  I am trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), attachment-based therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.

You look put together, present yourself well, but are privately struggling. Your problems may not be immediately apparent to others, but internally you have a hard time with accepting yourself, being present in your life, and with finding joy. You work hard and are constantly juggling an array of tasks, but your relationships are sluggish and you feel overwhelmed and disconnected. You may be struggling with parenting and wonder why your intimate relationships, or the lack thereof, are so damn hard. You do not feel content and question whether you're good enough to do life well.

Accepting new clients! I am a non-judgmental, empathetic, client-centered therapist who works with individuals of all ages, couples, families, and groups. My hope is to create a space for you to feel truly safe and supported while having your multilayered experiences honored, validated, and understood. My approach to therapy is multi-disciplinary, combining psychodynamic techniques, attachment-based , and trauma-informed therapy. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) & Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT).

Our sessions together will transform your relationship with your self as we look beneath the surface of your confusion, pain & discomfort to unearth unconscious aspects of your psyche. We will also draw connections between your self and others, incorporating the larger picture of your relationships, community, and intersectional experiences. You will learn ways to care for your body, thoughts & emotions that will serve you for the rest of your life. I place special importance on nurturing your innate creativity and imagination. My practice is founded on body positive, sex positive, culturally inclusive, & LGBTQIA+ inclusive values.

So here you are, searching for a therapist. Maybe you have been thinking about starting this process for a while or maybe today is the day you decide to finally take the leap. Many people come to therapy for the first time or even after several other times because old traumas are resurfacing, daily life isn’t as enjoyable as before, or relationships are not as fulfilling and meaningful as they used to be. Wherever you are in your journey, I want you to know that I recognize that taking that first step is NOT easy. It’s funny how often we can love and support others, but how difficult it can be to actually do the same for ourselves.

Maybe you need a brain organizer, or a reality checker, or a reaction approver, or a crisis stabilizer, or an existential dread container. Maybe you need a partner and witness as you confront difficult experiences or mourn losses. Maybe you feel stuck and don't know why. Or you are struggling with the disruption and distress of anxiety or depression. Or feel ready to dive into personal exploration and growth. Whatever the reason you might be seeking therapy, you deserve to be heard and supported.

I have over ten years of clinical work and experience as a licensed psychologist ,registered psychologist, in addition to internship experience in counseling adults and older adults of various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. I have been trained in different Evidenced Based Practices (EBP), such as PST, IPT and CBT modalities. I provide neurofeedback therapy services in addition to psychotherapy. Neurofeedback is direct training of brain function, by which the brain learns to function more efficiently.

As life moves in ever changing paces and phases, we look towards relationships that hold our foundations steady. In my experience, transitions and major-life events leave people at a crossroad of navigating their past with their present and future. As a brain-wise therapist, I utilize my experience and compassion to help children, individuals and families to navigate the seasons of life on their terms with the goal of finding mental wellbeing.

As an individual, you have a great capacity for creativity, decision-making, and imagination. However, past experiences may have caused emotional pain and hindered your ability to connect with others, find peace in everyday life, and move forward. These experiences still affect your present challenges, but you are motivated to address and heal your wounds. By changing the way you view your life's story, you hope to feel safe, heard, and increase your self-esteem and confidence.

My approach to therapy is one of active, yet gentle collaboration between therapist and client. My practice as a psychotherapist is to help cut through outdated narratives that often prevent us from creating the changes to live a satisfying and enriching life. I draw from my experiences working with individuals, couples, families and kids at a community mental health center, as well as at an elementary school. Additionally, I have training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and am a Prepare/Enright Premarital and Marriage Assessment Facilitator.

Do you find yourself weighed down with everyday decisions? Are you emotionally exhausted from worrying about relationships, work, and the world around you? Do you experience physical symptoms of anxiety that limit your ability to enjoy social experiences, pursue hobbies, a dream job, or dating? Living with patterns of anxiety can drain us of our freedoms by limiting our perceptions of ourselves and our abilities. The challenges we face in life can feel overwhelming, leading us to lose trust in ourselves and others. If you are lacking energy, feeling hopeless, and engaging in negative thinking patterns, don't give up!

Please note I am only paneled with Cigna for insurance- My name may be coming up on other insurance panels but this is not accurate and should be changed soon! I do provide out of network superbills for reimbursement for all others though! My clients want to learn how to understand their brains, the brains of the people they love, and how what's going on inside them can affect the way they feel and behave. I use creative, engaging approaches to help clients learn and grow! While a lot of my work is with parents and kids, I also work with non-parent adults too so feel free to reach out for a consultation to see if I'm the right fit!

My ideal client would be a woman who lives in the San Fernando Valley that is going through a major transition, like a divorce, career issues or recent losses. I have always been interested in women’s issues. I have done some exploration internationally regarding these issues. I find it fascinating to share with other cultures the different sociocultural influences that make us who we are.

Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience. I specializes in trauma treatment. Trauma disrupts so much in our daily lives and can lead to feelings of shame, guilt and anxiety. It negatively impacts our daily lives, relationships and views of the world. However, healing from trauma is possible. I am a results-driven mental health professional that strives for effective and efficient treatment. I am passionate about the work that I do and enjoy helping people to learn to thrive and improve overall wellness.

Relationships can be tough. Do the fights make you think maybe this relationship won't work? Why are small things turning into big arguments that are essentially about standing on principle? You trust each other, so why is so hard to be vulnerable and discuss difficult feelings? When you have been together for a long time and your relationship matures it's totally normal to have some feelings of disconnection. But here's the good news, we can work on it. Together we can work toward reinvigorating your connection, improve communication and getting back to where you want to be; growing and experiencing life together.