Divorce Therapists in Sherman Oaks, CA

You are a thoughtful, BIPOC/Multicultural creative in a relationship crisis. Constant arguments, power struggles, and crossed boundaries, have become the norm. Whether it's your partner, kid, parent, or sibling, you feel on the brink of letting it all go. You want to give it one more chance, but are tired of bending and twisting to fit everyone else's needs. You want a solution, but no longer at the expense of your own power, freedom or joy. I get in the weeds with you. I help you to mourn what is gone and build something better or let go with kindness and dignity. Clients grow to trust, take risks, and embody love once again.

Providing quality care of adults, children, adolescents, and families, including parenting and co-parenting. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and board certified clinical art therapist. I earned by masters degree in marriage and family therapy and clinical art therapy from Loyola Marymount University in 1996. I have extensive experience working with adults, children, adolescents and their families with a variety of social, emotional and behavioral difficulties in the home, school and community environments. I also have experience working with parent education, parenting, and parents in conflict, divorce , custody and therapeutic supervised visitations.

All sessions are held virtually. Let's face it, dating, sex, long term relationships and marriage can be really challenging. Just like other areas in our lives, we get help when we don't know how to do something. Why should sex and relationship help be any different? I offer couples and individual counseling for those who are struggling in their relationship, dating, with infidelity, sex, or deciding to divorce .

I provide supportive and compassionate therapy to children, teens, adults, and families. Clients come to me for help with ordinary life challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, divorce , coparenting, relationship problems, parenting struggles, and more. Each person has unique needs, and we will come up with the best plan for you, your child, or your family.

Having issues with your teens? Don't worry it's not you. The adolescent years can be brutal, especially for teens today who feel pressured by their peers and social media. As Dr. Stephen Illardi points out, we simply weren't designed to live in such a fast-paced plugged in society. I help teens navigate thoughts and emotions that overwhelm them so that they can feel confident in their skin. The teens I work with go on to enjoy both emotional and academic success. I work with women as well. If you're going through a major life transition like divorce , career change, or postpartum challenges, I'd love to work with you!

Feeling sad, mad, anxious, confused, overwhelmed, lonely, stuck? In my private practice I see individuals and couples dealing with depression and anxiety, life transitions including aging, retirement, illness, divorce , death of spouse, empty nest and career transitions as well as domestic violence, and parenting. I utilize a variety of theoretical orientations and interventions all tailored to the needs of each client. I am California certified to see survivors of domestic abuse. If you are ready to make changes in your life, therapy might be the conduit through which you can discover alternatives and improve your life.

My approach to therapy is grounded in Post Modern Narrative Theory, which emphasizes client strengths in the collaborative creation of a client's preferred life. I am passionate about creating hope and collaborating with clients to effectuate change. I work with individuals, couples and families.

Are you anxious, depressed, going through a significant loss or going through a life transition and are unclear what the next steps are? I bring over 25 years of experience helping people with resolve past wounds that have kept them from functioning well in many areas of their lives. I will help you understand, manage, and cope better with your reactions to people and situations that are causing you stress. I am very compassionate and supportive and have created a warm environment for you to grow, heal, and thrive in.

Natalie is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Anger Management 818 facilitator working in private practice. Natalie works with individuals, families, children, teens and adults including but not limited to relationship issues, divorce , anger, anxiety, depression. Natalie has also received education and training in CBT, Mindfulness, Child Abuse, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, and Trauma Focused Therapy. Natalie's passion is helping client's overcome emotional and psychological distress by a Narcissist. Narcissistic Personality Disorder displays traits who have lack of empathy and an inflated sense of self-importance.

I specialize in helping individuals and families heal from traumatic and stressful experiences, including adults abused as children, family relationships, narcissistic abuse, hoarding disorder, and family estrangement. You may not know what to expect from therapy, but you know you need to make some changes in your life so you can move forward. Stress, anxiety, and traumatic experiences are highly prevalent in our lives, and sometimes people need help and support in dealing with difficult/stressful situations. I am a trauma therapist specializing in family relationships that involve conflict, abuse, and a cycle of dysfunction.

Are you experiencing difficulties adjusting to separation, divorce , chronic illness, or loss of a loved one? Do you suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship problems that make you feel stuck? We all go through transitions in life, and at times, may need support to feel empowered and whole again. As a therapist, I offer an atmosphere of warmth, empathy, openness, and creativity to help you take control of your life and make meaningful changes. I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families during their difficult times and help them to reach their goals toward a healthier life and thrive.

My approach to therapy has evolved over more than 25 years of practice as a psychologist/psychotherapist working with a wide variety of people and issues. Many people respond well to and benefit from my interactive, solutions-oriented methods. I believe that exploring the past is sometimes important but that working in the present with a clear eye to the future is often even more helpful.

The connection between therapist and client is the most important element of successful treatment. Using a strength based approach, I strive to connect to my clients in a meaningful way, creating a safe space for them to explore difficult emotions, thought patterns, relational tendencies, and the ongoing impact of earlier experiences. I am passionate about women's issues and provide support and clarity for those going through challenging life transitions- career changes, relationship changes, parenthood, divorce , loss.

I work with people who have suffered enough. If you or your partner are dealing with sexual integrity issues--pornography, prostitutes, affairs, addiction to sex and love or just sex-- change and recovery is a possibility for you. I also work with betrayed partners devastated by the discovery. Are you asking ,"Can this relationship be saved?". "Can I ever trust them again?" and "Am I a fool for staying?". NO, you are not a fool for trying to keep your relationship and family together. And YES, there is hope for healing

Perhaps, the essence of all your mental and emotional pain lies in your inability to love yourself. Thus, it's important to uncover all barriers within yourself that prevent you from achieving this. I highly value creating a safe space for improving self-worth. There are no easy answers, only profound opportunities to explore the unresolved questions. I'm interested in understanding what continues to hold you back in life and invested in guiding you towards greater balance, meaning, creativity, and authenticity.

Have you been suddenly hit with overwhelming fear, worry, anxiety, leaving you feeling out of control? Are you feeling sad and lonely but you are too ashamed or reluctant to tell anyone about it? These experiences can leave a person feeling helpless and hopeless. There are ways to alleviate these intense feelings. There are many mental health professionals from whom to choose, but what really matters now is, "Who can help me?" Entering psychotherapy can be confusing. In an empathic and safe environment, I help each client understand how their past affects their present so that they may achieve the desired change in their life.