Somatic Therapists in Sherman Oaks, CA

No one is meant to walk this journey of life alone and unsupported. Seeking help is a strength and the first step toward creating a life that will provide you with meaning and purpose. I work in partnership with my clients toward the goal of facilitating overall well-being by tapping into each person's potential for personal insight and resiliency and guiding them in accessing the tools to cope with life's challenges. As the daughter of immigrants, a married mother of three children and part of the sandwich generation, I am personally familiar with life's many challenges and her to walk with you on your personal journey.

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.

Have you been traumatized as a child? Do those emotionally painful experiences affect you as an adult? Do you push intense feelings/memories away to avoid pain? Do you often find yourself in relationships where your deepest needs are not met? If these questions resonate with you, know that you’re not alone. I’m passionate about working with individuals who had difficult childhoods. I offer my warmth, curiosity, compassion and active presence in providing a safe space where we can access and explore deep-rooted hurtful experiences. This process can help you to heal from emotional pain, feel alive and have authentic relationships.

When life isn't going well, or you feel stuck, anxious, depressed or angry; therapy may help you to move beyond patterns and circumstances that you would like to change. Together we can explore what is keeping you from living the life you want, having more fulfilling relationships or simply moving through life with ease and joy. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, panic, fear, addiction, numbness, isolation or depression therapy can help in facilitating change. Those who have experienced traumatic experiences or childhood neglect or abuse can benefit from trauma informed therapy to help move beyond the past.

I work primarily with clients who struggle due to early experiences that left a mark. Trauma. Trauma often deprives us of resources and skills needed to survive and flourish. So as adults, we end up "stuck" due to persistent depression and anxiety, emotional dysregulation (extreme mood swings), constant triggering of the fear system, and relationship concerns. I work with many clients struggling with- or recovering from- various forms of self-destruction or self-harm. As a Partner Trauma Specialist, I also work with clients who are Partners of Sex Addicts from a relational trauma perspective.

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."

Thanks for taking the time to read about my practice. As a therapist for over 20 years, I seek to understand your world as you do and help you in finding relief from the things that are creating distress for you. My education and training have led to a holistic view of therapy, where I value your embodied experience, your ability to plan and act according to your values, and your understanding of yourself in relationship with others. I have a compassionate, strengths-based approach that is very collaborative. I believe that you are the expert on you, while I offer expert training that can help you feel better and reach your goals.

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.

My expertise as a therapist is in creating a safe and trusting connection as the foundation of our work. Are you struggling with anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression or multiple issues? Through collaboration, attunement and curiosity, explore the life you want, what interferes with achieving it, and how life experiences influence relational dynamics and perceptions of the world. I support this process of exploration towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life, with healthier connections to self and others. Treatment focus is also on strengths and experiencing a sense of empowerment, resiliency, aliveness and joy in your life.

SPIRITUALLY-INCLINED THERAPIST ADDS ANOTHER DIMENSION OF HEALING. Clients call me "The Wound Detector," because of my intuitive ability of getting to their core issues & rapidly turning those challenges around. Deep-seated conscious & unconscious issues are the origin of anxiety, depression, financial, career, relationship & health challenges. Oftentimes, clients feel much lighter after one session. Guiding you to your emotional freedom & empowerment is my goal for you. Our work is done in a safe & gentle environment, allowing you to open yourself to your gifts & magnificence that lie underneath your pain.

Have you tried therapy before but it never seemed to help you realize the changes you wanted? Have you felt like no matter how hard you tried to heal, worked hard in your career, fit with your family, that you feel stuck or that you never quite “make it”? Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, but no one knows? I specialize in helping you find your way in this weird, wild and stressful world, to deepen your relationship with yourself and others.

Using EMDR/ Somatic Experiencing/Rapid Resolution Therapy, and Trauma Resiliency Model, all cutting edge trauma txs. Do you find that you can't turn off your brain before you go to bed? Do you have feelings of sadness or constantly procrastinate to the point that it's affecting your life? Does your life seem unmanageable? Did you suffer childhood neglect/physical/sexual abuse and find yourself being affected by it as an adult? Life doesn't have to be so difficult, stop living this way. I invite you to come and learn to live a peaceful life by using the most cutting-edge techniques and overcome your negative emotions in a healthy way.

Would you like to experience a change in your life and in your relationships? You may be experiencing increased levels of anxiety, fear, depression, overwhelm and isolation- living with unresolved trauma. I am committed to helping you find a greater sense of well-being and relief, and to gently help you reconnect to your heart. My approach to psychotherapy is based in depth psychology. I offer creative and mindfulness-based strategies combined with trauma-informed tools integrating my work in Jungian and spiritual psychology with neuropsychology.

"I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become." ~ Carl Jung. Do you feel overwhelmed, have pain, grief, anxiety, depression, or unseen shadows that prevent you from healing or from choosing better decisions, relationships, and allowing yourself to matter in your own life? My experience and education can help people hungering for more purpose, fulfillment, and nurturing relationships instead of dissonance, exhaustion, and sacrifice, those who know what you were aiming for, but discovered you’re at the top of the wrong ladder. If you feel like you’re different or unseen, then I may be the psychotherapist you’ve sought.

I specialize in non-monogamous, kink, sex worker, and LGBTQ communities. Growth occurs in an atmosphere of respect, compassion and a belief in the human capacity for healing, change and reparation. My approach emphasizes insight, emotional healing, and empowerment to help you reach you highest potential and develop a more gratifying life. Couples/Relationships: Both Imago and Emotionally Focused Therapy heavily influence my work to encourage the strengthening of trust, mutual respect, understanding, intimacy and love. We will work together to untangle confusing thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns to rediscover your capacity to make meaningful choices that are right for you or your relationship.

Whether you are familiar with therapy or considering exploring how a therapist may be able to assist you in meeting the challenges you face with courage and grace, I am here to help you move ahead. Every person I encounter has a unique and genuine seed at their core. This I will nurture to the best of my ability. Every person also faces difficulties that encourage growth and transformation. These I will support you to investigate and navigate skillfully. I have worked with many clients whose lives have been impacted by trauma, are experiencing relational difficulties, and people who feel they are not meeting their potential.

Managing our emotional world can be tough. My aim is to help you develop a better understanding of how your experiences have impacted the way you function and encourage change in areas that need adjustment to reduce distress and increase balance. The safe space I create with my clients is designed to increase openness and authenticity, deepen self-awareness, and turn it into action toward their goals. I approach each client uniquely and help my clients develop coping skills based on their individual needs. Some skills include somatic experiencing to help nervous system regulation, CBT, and mindfulness/meditation techniques.

Are you noticing patterns in your feelings or relationships that you want to change? You might be able to pinpoint some past experiences that are influencing life today, or maybe you just know something is “off.”. You’re noticing the same arguments with your partner or the same feelings of anxiety or depression crop up, even though you’ve tried to change them on your own. You feel like you bend over backwards for others at home or work, sometimes at the expense of your own wants and needs. You want to get back to a place of connection and confidence in life and experience the freedom and peace that’s missing right now.

Sometimes we need additional support in our lives. You may be struggling with relationship challenges; feeling stuck; encountering creative blocks; seeking a sense of purpose and meaning; suffering from shame, self-neglect and self-criticism; working through grief and loss issues; or desiring a career change. Therapy can provide assistance through our challenges, create new options, and lead to a more fulfilling life.