Christian Therapists in Studio City, CA
With specialized training in the treatment of anxiety, depression, exploration of cultural, spiritual and racial identities, trauma, and supporting individuals healing from sexual assault, sexual abuse and intimate partner violence, I have a passion for providing a trusting and open relationship where we can explore experiences with curiosity and empathy.
With specialized training in the treatment of anxiety, depression, exploration of cultural, spiritual and racial identities, trauma, and supporting individuals healing from sexual assault, sexual abuse and intimate partner violence, I have a passion for providing a trusting and open relationship where we can explore experiences with curiosity and empathy.
Are you living a healthy and satisfied life? We sometimes get stuck in the same patterns that may result in poor decision-making, painful feelings, depressed mood, anxious mood, or unhealthy relationships. There are things you can do to gain self-awareness about your behavior and make positive changes. I can assist you as you take steps towards improving your relationship with others or make changes that may promote a more satisfying life. It is time to move towards your full potential and I can help you. Call me.
Are you living a healthy and satisfied life? We sometimes get stuck in the same patterns that may result in poor decision-making, painful feelings, depressed mood, anxious mood, or unhealthy relationships. There are things you can do to gain self-awareness about your behavior and make positive changes. I can assist you as you take steps towards improving your relationship with others or make changes that may promote a more satisfying life. It is time to move towards your full potential and I can help you. Call me.
It is said that the role of an interpreter is to bridge the communication gap between two or more parties who do not speak the same language. As a person who grew up dreaming of becoming a UN interpreter, I am a therapist whose passion is to help translate the language of the heart to help individuals increase personal insight and understanding of their emotion to better connect and strengthen their relationships with others. If you feel that your effort to improve your relationship with loved ones is not working, allow me to come alongside and help you.
It is said that the role of an interpreter is to bridge the communication gap between two or more parties who do not speak the same language. As a person who grew up dreaming of becoming a UN interpreter, I am a therapist whose passion is to help translate the language of the heart to help individuals increase personal insight and understanding of their emotion to better connect and strengthen their relationships with others. If you feel that your effort to improve your relationship with loved ones is not working, allow me to come alongside and help you.
I'm Meredith, and I am a licensed educational psychologist (LEP 4428) and the owner of Educational Insights & Counseling. I work with children ages 3 through adulthood and specialize in anxiety, ADHD and autism.
I'm Meredith, and I am a licensed educational psychologist (LEP 4428) and the owner of Educational Insights & Counseling. I work with children ages 3 through adulthood and specialize in anxiety, ADHD and autism.
Allyson works with individuals and couples who feel stuck in painful relational patterns, recurring conflict, or emotional disconnection that feels difficult to resolve. Many clients come in questioning compatibility, feeling discouraged, or unsure how to move forward in their relationships despite repeated efforts to change. Using an attachment lens and Emotionally Focused Therapy, she helps clients identify the cycles driving distress, understand their emotional responses more deeply, and gain clear, actionable insight into what is happening beneath the surface so they can create trust, safety, and lasting relational change.
Allyson works with individuals and couples who feel stuck in painful relational patterns, recurring conflict, or emotional disconnection that feels difficult to resolve. Many clients come in questioning compatibility, feeling discouraged, or unsure how to move forward in their relationships despite repeated efforts to change. Using an attachment lens and Emotionally Focused Therapy, she helps clients identify the cycles driving distress, understand their emotional responses more deeply, and gain clear, actionable insight into what is happening beneath the surface so they can create trust, safety, and lasting relational change.
I work with individuals and couples ready to create meaningful, lasting change in their lives and relationships. Many of my clients feel stuck—repeating patterns, struggling with communication, navigating trust after betrayal, or feeling disconnected. I also specialize in working with couples in crisis who are trying to find their way back to each other.
In therapy, we focus on understanding what’s underneath these patterns. I help clients build emotional awareness, improve communication, and break negative cycles so they can experience more secure, fulfilling connections.
I work with individuals and couples ready to create meaningful, lasting change in their lives and relationships. Many of my clients feel stuck—repeating patterns, struggling with communication, navigating trust after betrayal, or feeling disconnected. I also specialize in working with couples in crisis who are trying to find their way back to each other.
In therapy, we focus on understanding what’s underneath these patterns. I help clients build emotional awareness, improve communication, and break negative cycles so they can experience more secure, fulfilling connections.
I believe in the transformative power of therapy to address problematic behaviors, beliefs, feelings, and conflicts within relationships. Taking this courageous step can lead to creating healthier versions of oneself by navigating painful emotions and enhancing self-worth and relationships.
I believe in the transformative power of therapy to address problematic behaviors, beliefs, feelings, and conflicts within relationships. Taking this courageous step can lead to creating healthier versions of oneself by navigating painful emotions and enhancing self-worth and relationships.
Life is full of transitions, both expected and unexpected. It’s natural to feel uncertain or even resistant when things shift in ways we didn’t plan. These moments invite us to be human, to acknowledge disappointment and pain, while also creating space for growth, healing, and new possibilities.
I believe everyone holds inner strengths that can be awakened in challenging times, and therapy can serve as a catalyst for that change.
Life is full of transitions, both expected and unexpected. It’s natural to feel uncertain or even resistant when things shift in ways we didn’t plan. These moments invite us to be human, to acknowledge disappointment and pain, while also creating space for growth, healing, and new possibilities.
I believe everyone holds inner strengths that can be awakened in challenging times, and therapy can serve as a catalyst for that change.
Life is frequently filled with complexities that make it hard for people to express their authentic selves. Taking this first step toward healing and rediscovering yourself can feel overwhelming, but it's can also be the beginning of a transformative journey that leads to inner growth and self-acceptance. I truly believe in creating a safe space where you can share your story, allowing your pain to be heard. As we journey together, my hope is that you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and grow into fully embracing who you are. If you feel that we may be a good fit, feel free to reach out for a consultation.
Life is frequently filled with complexities that make it hard for people to express their authentic selves. Taking this first step toward healing and rediscovering yourself can feel overwhelming, but it's can also be the beginning of a transformative journey that leads to inner growth and self-acceptance. I truly believe in creating a safe space where you can share your story, allowing your pain to be heard. As we journey together, my hope is that you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and grow into fully embracing who you are. If you feel that we may be a good fit, feel free to reach out for a consultation.
Dan Drake
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, CSAT-S, CCPS-S, CCDG-M
8 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
Have your sexual behaviors led to destructive consequences for yourself or your loved ones? Or has a discovery of your partner's secret sexual behaviors left you confused and devastated? There IS a way out. We specialize in providing a safe, non-shaming space where we can work through issues related to sexual addiction / compulsivity and betrayal trauma. We're here to help.
Have your sexual behaviors led to destructive consequences for yourself or your loved ones? Or has a discovery of your partner's secret sexual behaviors left you confused and devastated? There IS a way out. We specialize in providing a safe, non-shaming space where we can work through issues related to sexual addiction / compulsivity and betrayal trauma. We're here to help.
They say, "The first step in always the hardest". Although this is true in many circumstances, it is especially true when it comes to seeking therapy. It is not easy to come to terms with the idea of needing support through this phase in your life. It's even harder to face the idea that you will need to open up to a stranger and trust them with sides of yourself that you prefer to keep private. That said, I want to commend you on taking the first step and getting the process of finding the right therapist for you started. You've gotten through one of the harder parts of this journey! It would be an honor for me to accompany you on the rest of it...
They say, "The first step in always the hardest". Although this is true in many circumstances, it is especially true when it comes to seeking therapy. It is not easy to come to terms with the idea of needing support through this phase in your life. It's even harder to face the idea that you will need to open up to a stranger and trust them with sides of yourself that you prefer to keep private. That said, I want to commend you on taking the first step and getting the process of finding the right therapist for you started. You've gotten through one of the harder parts of this journey! It would be an honor for me to accompany you on the rest of it...
Let's face it. Life can be hard. Distressful relationships can make life harder. You are not alone and it's OK to ask for help. I am passionate about helping you create the life you desire. It takes work but doesn't have to be long-term. I value your time and believe in helping you find solutions to problems. I enjoy working with clients dedicated to their personal growth. If you need help with building self-esteem, enhancing relationships or moving from cycles of fear, anger, worry or sadness, I would be honored to walk with you on your path to peace.
Let's face it. Life can be hard. Distressful relationships can make life harder. You are not alone and it's OK to ask for help. I am passionate about helping you create the life you desire. It takes work but doesn't have to be long-term. I value your time and believe in helping you find solutions to problems. I enjoy working with clients dedicated to their personal growth. If you need help with building self-esteem, enhancing relationships or moving from cycles of fear, anger, worry or sadness, I would be honored to walk with you on your path to peace.
Couples & Premarital Intensives in Los Angeles: You are thoughtful, self-aware and successful in many areas of your life - and still you find your relationship stuck in the same painful patterns - arguments, misunderstandings, less affection, less intimacy. Many of the couples I work with have already tried to talk things through. They've read the books, asked ChatGPT, and even tried therapy before. Despite the effort, things aren't shifting. Our work begins here. We focus on the foundations that allow for a relationship to hold in real life. This is structured, intentional work. Not open-ended, weekly therapy.
Couples & Premarital Intensives in Los Angeles: You are thoughtful, self-aware and successful in many areas of your life - and still you find your relationship stuck in the same painful patterns - arguments, misunderstandings, less affection, less intimacy. Many of the couples I work with have already tried to talk things through. They've read the books, asked ChatGPT, and even tried therapy before. Despite the effort, things aren't shifting. Our work begins here. We focus on the foundations that allow for a relationship to hold in real life. This is structured, intentional work. Not open-ended, weekly therapy.
Cathy Dore', LMFT specializes in women's mental health, particularly around issues pertaining to pregnancy and childbirth. She served as Marketing & Public Relations Chair for Postpartum Support International, is a member of LA County Maternal Mental Health Task Force and is a clinical member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. She is the co-founder of The Motherhood Consortium, an inclusive community of professionals who meet monthly with the common goal of providing care and nurturing for mothers, families and their babies.
Cathy Dore', LMFT specializes in women's mental health, particularly around issues pertaining to pregnancy and childbirth. She served as Marketing & Public Relations Chair for Postpartum Support International, is a member of LA County Maternal Mental Health Task Force and is a clinical member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. She is the co-founder of The Motherhood Consortium, an inclusive community of professionals who meet monthly with the common goal of providing care and nurturing for mothers, families and their babies.
I can help you to understand yourself and your symptoms, because only when you know yourself and know your enemy, you can win every battle. I can help you to connect to a Higher Power so that you may obtain a Higher Purpose in life. I can inspire you to take power away from fear and hopelessness, to get " unstuck" and to fly even higher, turning trauma into transformation. You will be able to change your destiny through becoming more educated and aware, more spiritual and courageous to change your harmful habits. You can heal on mental, emotional and spiritual levels, finally satisfying that thirst for peace, joy and purpose.
I can help you to understand yourself and your symptoms, because only when you know yourself and know your enemy, you can win every battle. I can help you to connect to a Higher Power so that you may obtain a Higher Purpose in life. I can inspire you to take power away from fear and hopelessness, to get " unstuck" and to fly even higher, turning trauma into transformation. You will be able to change your destiny through becoming more educated and aware, more spiritual and courageous to change your harmful habits. You can heal on mental, emotional and spiritual levels, finally satisfying that thirst for peace, joy and purpose.
You’ve built an impressive life—the career, the family, the image of having it all together. But inside? You’re exhausted, anxious, and disconnected. Maybe you’re a woman in midlife juggling aging parents, raising kids, navigating peri/menopause, and navigating a demanding career. Or a couple who have emotionally drifted apart, or a child/teen feeling crushed by anxiety or intense pressures. For BIPOC individuals, you may be dealing with the added weight of systemic bias and straddling cultural expectations. You want something to change or shift, but don't know where to begin.
You’ve built an impressive life—the career, the family, the image of having it all together. But inside? You’re exhausted, anxious, and disconnected. Maybe you’re a woman in midlife juggling aging parents, raising kids, navigating peri/menopause, and navigating a demanding career. Or a couple who have emotionally drifted apart, or a child/teen feeling crushed by anxiety or intense pressures. For BIPOC individuals, you may be dealing with the added weight of systemic bias and straddling cultural expectations. You want something to change or shift, but don't know where to begin.
No matter how dark things appear right now or how great the pain, I believe there is hope. Life can throw some crazy curve balls. I know how earth-shattering crisis can be. You may feel too weary to deal with what is happening (or may be tired of always having to be so strong), but sometimes transformation can happen just by holding on. I would like to be the person who supports you in hanging on, even if the rope seems to be slipping through your fingers. So if you feel like giving up, give me a call instead.
No matter how dark things appear right now or how great the pain, I believe there is hope. Life can throw some crazy curve balls. I know how earth-shattering crisis can be. You may feel too weary to deal with what is happening (or may be tired of always having to be so strong), but sometimes transformation can happen just by holding on. I would like to be the person who supports you in hanging on, even if the rope seems to be slipping through your fingers. So if you feel like giving up, give me a call instead.
Will I ever catch up? Will I ever be good enough? Am I lovable at all? Sorting out life's struggles puts you in a place of fear, self-doubt, shame and isolation. You are not alone. I want to help you get unstuck. Empathy and compassion help to loosen the grip against self-criticism. Collaboratively we will discover and make meaning of the origin of these fears.
Will I ever catch up? Will I ever be good enough? Am I lovable at all? Sorting out life's struggles puts you in a place of fear, self-doubt, shame and isolation. You are not alone. I want to help you get unstuck. Empathy and compassion help to loosen the grip against self-criticism. Collaboratively we will discover and make meaning of the origin of these fears.
I would like to congratulate you on taking the first step to wanting to become the best version of yourself. Therapy is hard work and finding the right therapist to help you on your journey of growth and self awareness is crucial. I believe that each person is unique and holds a special story that needs to be told and at times rewritten to the benefit of its author. My goal is to guide you through your process of self discovery. I strongly believe in the depth of human experience and connection, therefore the therapist-client relationship is of the utmost importance and the main therapeutic tool which I use in my practice.
I would like to congratulate you on taking the first step to wanting to become the best version of yourself. Therapy is hard work and finding the right therapist to help you on your journey of growth and self awareness is crucial. I believe that each person is unique and holds a special story that needs to be told and at times rewritten to the benefit of its author. My goal is to guide you through your process of self discovery. I strongly believe in the depth of human experience and connection, therefore the therapist-client relationship is of the utmost importance and the main therapeutic tool which I use in my practice.
Do you find yourself making excuses for your secret, compulsive sexual behaviors, thinking that you can stop at any time? You may think that watching porn is not a big deal, because "Everybody does it." The truth is you have been saying, "This is the last time" for years now, and if you are in a committed relationship, then your partner is feeling angry, betrayed and confused. Problematic sexual behaviors can leave you feeling shame and guilt fraught with fear and anxiety. For 18 years, by creating a safe and confidential environment, using specific tools, I have helped distressed people move past their damaging choices and heal.
Do you find yourself making excuses for your secret, compulsive sexual behaviors, thinking that you can stop at any time? You may think that watching porn is not a big deal, because "Everybody does it." The truth is you have been saying, "This is the last time" for years now, and if you are in a committed relationship, then your partner is feeling angry, betrayed and confused. Problematic sexual behaviors can leave you feeling shame and guilt fraught with fear and anxiety. For 18 years, by creating a safe and confidential environment, using specific tools, I have helped distressed people move past their damaging choices and heal.
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