Women's Issues Therapists in Sherman Oaks, CA

I specialize in anxiety, women's issues , and teens. I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as a way to help clients heal from difficult life experiences. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a home for each person to be authentically who they are, without judgment. I provide support during the hard times, ask tough questions when necessary, and work with you to find practical solutions to your challenges. I am equally adept at comforting you in your tearful moments and providing some much needed laughter.

Do you desire to feel more empowered and have more mastery over your life? Do you intuitively sense you are destined for more, but are plagued by fears and doubts? Are you committed to your growth, but feel stuck in low-moods or trauma spirals? In our work together, we will take an honest inventory of everything that is no longer serving you, such as, old, destructive patterns, false limiting beliefs, and intrusive negative self-talk that unconsciously runs on a loop. My intention is to empower you to make lasting changes and to ultimately help you see yourselves through a more loving lens.

Are you looking for a safe, nurturing, supportive environment where you can work on reaching a higher level of personal satisfaction, fulfillment and happiness? I support the idea that each individual has great freedom in directing his or her own future and resolving past issues as well as a large capacity for achieving personal growth. I believe it is important to remember that everyone's challenges and concerns are unique to them. I take a humanistic approach to psychotherapy. I am flexible in utilizing a variety of theoretical orientations depending upon the client, their personal issues, and communication style.

I work with individuals, couples and families with a variety of issues. My areas of speciality include anxiety, depression, relationship issues , women's issues , career issues, and life transitions. Treatment may be brief to address a current problem or long term to work through lifelong patterns and gain insight . My style is holistic including working together and assisting you in finding hope and resolution to your problem.I can help you develop communication skills with your partner or family members , improve self-esteem , cope with losses and strengthen relationships . I provide a non judgemental and supportive environment .

As a clinician with over 25 years of experience, I guide my clients through their journey of self-discovery by providing a safe, private and non-judgemental environment. It is an interactive process of identifying areas of concern and potential roadblocks that may impede your ability to live a full and meaningful life. I work with individuals and couples ranging in age from pre-teen to older adults. The primary areas of focus are issues concerning; depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual molestation, grief & loss, health concerns, transgender, work & career issues, infertility, adoption & post-partum depression.

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.

In my therapy practice, I nurture a trusting relationship; one in which clients can feel safe to explore their thoughts and feelings. I work collaboratively and am interactive in my approach to therapy. I believe it is the relationship between a client and therapist that is paramount in creating lasting change and personal healing. Developing trust, understanding and authenticity is essential before any meaningful healing can take place. I work with my patients to help them achieve an awareness of themselves and their personal histories in order to broaden and deepen their sense of self-efficacy and self-esteem.

I provide therapy and counseling services to individuals and couples experiencing relational and personal issues surrounding relationship/martial conflict, sexuality and intimacy issues, life transition issues, gender identity concerns and sexual dysfunction. I practice from a strength-based, solution-focused, systems, feminist and insight oriented perspective, believing therapy is an art my clients and I engage in collaboratively. I also incorporate elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy and DBT to help my clients meet their personal and relationship goals.I provide LGBTQ + Aware and Affirmative therapy.

So many things have happened: Those chronic terrible arguments with your parents that leave you feeling awful, depleted, disconnected. Feeling like you endlessly date but can’t find the right “person” or feeling like the person you’re with isn’t the right fit but not seeing a way out. Something just doesn't feel right anymore. You know its time to finally work through your past, stand up for yourself in your relationships, and unleash your inner bad-ass self. I’m a therapist who helps people become the hero of their own story.

The transition to motherhood is one of the most emotionally strenuous times in the life of a woman and her family. Preparation for this life-changing event is key to good mental health and a smooth transition. I specialize in women's mental health, around pregnancy and birth. I am a past president of Postpartum Support International, and current member of Maternal Mental Health Now in Los Angeles.and the statewide California Maternal Mental Health Collaborative as a core member of the training faculty.

Now accepting new clients! My name is Gayane and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I see clients virtually and in person from my office in Sherman Oaks, CA. I primarily work with women who are needing support with any life struggles. I’m also passionate about helping couples learn how to understand each other and find a way back to love.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I've been working with individuals and couples in private practice for the past 23 years. I specialize in the research-based tools developed Drs. John and Julie Gottman from the Gottman Institute. I help couples deepen connection and intimacy, resolve conflict constructively and navigate differences more effectively. I also specialize in couples adjusting to parenthood. Over 70 percent of couples experience discord in the first 3 years post-baby and I teach tools which can help!

I am the founder and director of Conscious Connections Psychology Group. The mission and vision of our group is to provide quality, holistic and affordable care to people surrounding Sherman Oaks, San Fernando, Pasadena, and throughout California thanks to telehealth. At Conscious Connections, we bridge the gap between Western evidence based practices and ancient healing of the soul. We strive to make each individual and community well and whole. We prioritize preventive and integrative care. Ultimately we strive for you to have a strong connection to your inner healer and messenger, so that you can be integrated, whole and thrive.

Do circumstances and situations get in the way of living the life you really want? I will help you identify the challenges in your life, find creative solutions, and define your most heartfelt dreams. Then, together we'll craft a plan of action to achieve your preferred life. Our work will result in strong tools to manage your feelings and beliefs, giving you a deep understanding of who you really are and what you really want. Also, I have particular expertise in helping adults, couples, and families deal with depression, self-esteem issues, anger management issues, and relationship challenges.

Let's face its: being human is tough, and so is life in the digital age. Even the best of us can end up feeling isolated, alone, and as if no one understands us. We all have moments of desperation and fear, can feel lost and stuck, and as if all avenues have been exhausted. We may grapple with thoughts of "I'm not good enough", and when we see others lives portrayed on Social Media, we cannot help but compare our own lives to theirs. However, we don't always see the whole picture, and relationships are unfortunately not as easy as a swipe on an app.

Being a new mom is not all about instagram posts and yoga classes. Sometimes it can be very lonely, extremely emotionally draining, and psychologically challenging. Asking for help can be difficult, even scary sometimes, especially when you are comparing yourself to the perfection that you perceive of your surroundings. It takes courage to take the first step to start to feel like yourself again. Therapy could be that step. Emotions are involuntary, we can’t help what we feel, that is why we need to talk and be heard. You're not alone.

Perhaps you are here because a major life transition has left you feeling lost, overwhelmed, anxious, no longer like yourself. Maybe you've become a new parent, or had a second or third child that has shifted your sense of balance. Maybe you are a young adult trying to find your way in a challenging world. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, disconnection, overwhelm, loss of joy. You want to feel balanced, whole, your most vibrant self, but that may feel impossibly out of reach. I'm here to tell you that its not. I'll help you access your strength and creativity to live a life that is attuned with your values and goals.