Multiracial Therapists in Studio City, CA
Experiencing frequent change or struggling with belonging, and identity? As an immigrant, I understand that you and your life experience are highly nuanced, and deserving of being heard and seen. With over 10 years in the mental health, I integrate behavioral and somatic approaches to support my clients on their steps to healing. I spent years with ASD/ADHD youth in schools, recovery groups in addiction centers, and ran equine therapy. I welcome you to individual work where we can focus on creating safety and connection. Each session is an opportunity for self-discovery and impactful change for you and your relationships.
Experiencing frequent change or struggling with belonging, and identity? As an immigrant, I understand that you and your life experience are highly nuanced, and deserving of being heard and seen. With over 10 years in the mental health, I integrate behavioral and somatic approaches to support my clients on their steps to healing. I spent years with ASD/ADHD youth in schools, recovery groups in addiction centers, and ran equine therapy. I welcome you to individual work where we can focus on creating safety and connection. Each session is an opportunity for self-discovery and impactful change for you and your relationships.
People often come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand—whether related to anxiety, relationships, perfectionism, or major life transitions. Often there is a sense that something deeper is driving these struggles, even if it’s hard to put into words. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, eating disorders, body image concerns, perfectionism, and women’s issues. I help clients better understand the emotional patterns shaping their experiences while developing a healthier relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves.
People often come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand—whether related to anxiety, relationships, perfectionism, or major life transitions. Often there is a sense that something deeper is driving these struggles, even if it’s hard to put into words. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, eating disorders, body image concerns, perfectionism, and women’s issues. I help clients better understand the emotional patterns shaping their experiences while developing a healthier relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves.
Have you "always been a worrier?" Are your thoughts racing, spiraling you into despair? Do people keep telling you to stop worrying but you can't? Are you thinking the worst case scenario right now?" You may be having difficulty sleeping, be short on patience, or snapping at people you love. If you are nervous right now because too many things on this list remind you, you may be struggling with anxiety. If your worrying is causing you to enjoy life less or is keeping you from getting things done, I would love to help.
Have you "always been a worrier?" Are your thoughts racing, spiraling you into despair? Do people keep telling you to stop worrying but you can't? Are you thinking the worst case scenario right now?" You may be having difficulty sleeping, be short on patience, or snapping at people you love. If you are nervous right now because too many things on this list remind you, you may be struggling with anxiety. If your worrying is causing you to enjoy life less or is keeping you from getting things done, I would love to help.
Hi, I’m Lisa. I’m a psychodynamic therapist offering virtual therapy to adults and adolescents throughout California. I believe that feeling deeply understood can be transformative. Our work together isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about exploring the patterns, relationships, and emotional experiences that shape your inner world so meaningful change can happen.
I work especially well with:
First-generation Americans navigating identity, family expectations, and cultural tension; People experiencing complicated grief, sudden loss, or existential grief; Relationship patterns, attachment wounds, and co-dependency; Life transitions.
Hi, I’m Lisa. I’m a psychodynamic therapist offering virtual therapy to adults and adolescents throughout California. I believe that feeling deeply understood can be transformative. Our work together isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about exploring the patterns, relationships, and emotional experiences that shape your inner world so meaningful change can happen.
I work especially well with:
First-generation Americans navigating identity, family expectations, and cultural tension; People experiencing complicated grief, sudden loss, or existential grief; Relationship patterns, attachment wounds, and co-dependency; Life transitions.
With over twenty years experience in LGBTQ counseling, research, and teaching, I have a deep understanding of our community. Among LGBTQ individuals anxiety and depression may involve feelings of emptiness, relationship problems, interpersonal sensitivity, or addictions. The roots of these struggles can vary, but it helps to have a therapist who grasps the alienating impact of growing up in a world that disavows the core of who we are. I will help you address these issues, and others, through a deeper approach that can feel energizing, challenging, and even liberating.
With over twenty years experience in LGBTQ counseling, research, and teaching, I have a deep understanding of our community. Among LGBTQ individuals anxiety and depression may involve feelings of emptiness, relationship problems, interpersonal sensitivity, or addictions. The roots of these struggles can vary, but it helps to have a therapist who grasps the alienating impact of growing up in a world that disavows the core of who we are. I will help you address these issues, and others, through a deeper approach that can feel energizing, challenging, and even liberating.
Some people find their minds weighted down with overthinking, replaying difficult conversations, worrying, and trapped in self-judgment and criticism. They're often finding fault in others, and can find it difficult to feel connected and at home in relationships, feeling alone even when next to someone they know. Friendships and marriages suffer, and families can drift apart. Efforts to try to fix things don't work, and they're left feeling helpless, not knowing which direction to go, hiding their true emotions from the people in their lives.
Some people find their minds weighted down with overthinking, replaying difficult conversations, worrying, and trapped in self-judgment and criticism. They're often finding fault in others, and can find it difficult to feel connected and at home in relationships, feeling alone even when next to someone they know. Friendships and marriages suffer, and families can drift apart. Efforts to try to fix things don't work, and they're left feeling helpless, not knowing which direction to go, hiding their true emotions from the people in their lives.
If your relationship has started to feel heavier, more distant, or harder to repair, you can begin to feel very alone. It's hard to know who to turn to for help, especially when it feels like you can no longer reach your "person". The dreams that you once had for this relationship have started to become harder and heavier to hold onto. But there is help. And there is hope.
If your relationship has started to feel heavier, more distant, or harder to repair, you can begin to feel very alone. It's hard to know who to turn to for help, especially when it feels like you can no longer reach your "person". The dreams that you once had for this relationship have started to become harder and heavier to hold onto. But there is help. And there is hope.
Leyla Sanford, EMDR certified in Studio City
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
5 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
You feel everything very deeply and wonder if others experience life in a similar way. You are emotionally depleted and give so much to others that there is nothing left for yourself. No one truly sees you. You’re convinced there must be something wrong with you. These feelings have always been there but they have become harder to tolerate and they are affecting your work and relationships. These wounds often trace back to difficult experiences in childhood. The fractures can be subtle and hard to connect. Or they can be from overt physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or neglect. I can help.
You feel everything very deeply and wonder if others experience life in a similar way. You are emotionally depleted and give so much to others that there is nothing left for yourself. No one truly sees you. You’re convinced there must be something wrong with you. These feelings have always been there but they have become harder to tolerate and they are affecting your work and relationships. These wounds often trace back to difficult experiences in childhood. The fractures can be subtle and hard to connect. Or they can be from overt physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or neglect. I can help.
Hi, I’m Mariah!
I believe therapy should feel real, safe, and genuinely supportive—not complicated or intimidating. As a first-generation Latinx therapist, I understand the stigma around mental health and how hard it can be to open up, especially when it wasn’t always talked about growing up.
I hold a PhD in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law and a Master’s in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from CSU Fresno, and I am a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) practicing under supervision as I work toward full licensure. You don’t have to figure it out alone—come as you are.
Hi, I’m Mariah!
I believe therapy should feel real, safe, and genuinely supportive—not complicated or intimidating. As a first-generation Latinx therapist, I understand the stigma around mental health and how hard it can be to open up, especially when it wasn’t always talked about growing up.
I hold a PhD in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law and a Master’s in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from CSU Fresno, and I am a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) practicing under supervision as I work toward full licensure. You don’t have to figure it out alone—come as you are.
Life can leave us carrying emotional pain, recurring patterns, or relationship struggles. As a therapist with Palestinian, Venezuelan, and Caribbean roots, I provide a compassionate, culturally-informed space where clients feel truly seen. I guide them through challenges toward deeper self-awareness, emotional freedom, and the ability to live more fully and authentically.
Life can leave us carrying emotional pain, recurring patterns, or relationship struggles. As a therapist with Palestinian, Venezuelan, and Caribbean roots, I provide a compassionate, culturally-informed space where clients feel truly seen. I guide them through challenges toward deeper self-awareness, emotional freedom, and the ability to live more fully and authentically.
I provide depth therapy for men and LGBTQ+ folks who are navigating relationships and personal challenges. Areas of specialty I work with are: ADHD, anxiety, chronic illness, dating, grief, gay identity, men's issues, overthinking, people-pleasing, relationships, self-esteem, and trauma. I graduated from UC Berkeley, and hold graduate degrees from Northwestern and Cambridge University. As an LPCC and LMFT, I combine individual and relational lenses to understand the entire picture of your relationships and inner world.
I provide depth therapy for men and LGBTQ+ folks who are navigating relationships and personal challenges. Areas of specialty I work with are: ADHD, anxiety, chronic illness, dating, grief, gay identity, men's issues, overthinking, people-pleasing, relationships, self-esteem, and trauma. I graduated from UC Berkeley, and hold graduate degrees from Northwestern and Cambridge University. As an LPCC and LMFT, I combine individual and relational lenses to understand the entire picture of your relationships and inner world.
I'm a holistic eclectic therapist who works with adults and adolescents. Two seemingly opposite truths can exist at the same time which means while you want to focus on coping skills and changed behaviors in the present, it’s important to connect to a deeper self awareness: mind, body, spirit. Everybody is uniquely themselves so it's important that I work with the individual needs of each client by exploring the subconscious and root causes of emotional dysregulation and ineffective behaviors. I combine the use of evidenced based practices with a humanistic approach to provide an integrative healing approach.
I'm a holistic eclectic therapist who works with adults and adolescents. Two seemingly opposite truths can exist at the same time which means while you want to focus on coping skills and changed behaviors in the present, it’s important to connect to a deeper self awareness: mind, body, spirit. Everybody is uniquely themselves so it's important that I work with the individual needs of each client by exploring the subconscious and root causes of emotional dysregulation and ineffective behaviors. I combine the use of evidenced based practices with a humanistic approach to provide an integrative healing approach.
Motherhood can be one of life's most meaningful experiences, but it can also be one of the most overwhelming. If you're feeling anxious, exhausted, disconnected from yourself, struggling with mom guilt, or wondering why you're not enjoying this chapter the way you thought you would, you're not alone. Whether you're navigating pregnancy, adjusting to life with a new baby, balancing the demands of motherhood, career, and relationships, or simply trying to find yourself again, therapy can provide the support and tools you need to feel more like yourself.
Motherhood can be one of life's most meaningful experiences, but it can also be one of the most overwhelming. If you're feeling anxious, exhausted, disconnected from yourself, struggling with mom guilt, or wondering why you're not enjoying this chapter the way you thought you would, you're not alone. Whether you're navigating pregnancy, adjusting to life with a new baby, balancing the demands of motherhood, career, and relationships, or simply trying to find yourself again, therapy can provide the support and tools you need to feel more like yourself.
At Amanah Wellness, we serve individuals, couples, families, and professionals seeking depth, clarity, and meaningful change. Many of our clients are navigating trauma, burnout, domestic violence recovery, identity and cultural stress, faith-related concerns, or the pressures of high-impact careers. They want therapy that is thoughtful, culturally responsive, and values-aligned. They are looking for sustainable growth, not quick fixes, and a space where their full identity is respected.
At Amanah Wellness, we serve individuals, couples, families, and professionals seeking depth, clarity, and meaningful change. Many of our clients are navigating trauma, burnout, domestic violence recovery, identity and cultural stress, faith-related concerns, or the pressures of high-impact careers. They want therapy that is thoughtful, culturally responsive, and values-aligned. They are looking for sustainable growth, not quick fixes, and a space where their full identity is respected.
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.
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.
Los Angeles Sex Therapy & Moushumi Ghose
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Most couples don’t come to therapy because they stopped loving each other. They come because somewhere along the way they stopped feeling seen. Every conversation turns into a misunderstanding. Every attempt to connect seems to end in disappointment.
One person feels too much; the other feels like they can never get it right.
I help couples slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the hurt, and rediscover the connection that brought them together in the first place. When both partners feel heard, safe, and understood, intimacy has a chance to return—not just in the bedroom, but throughout the relationship.
Most couples don’t come to therapy because they stopped loving each other. They come because somewhere along the way they stopped feeling seen. Every conversation turns into a misunderstanding. Every attempt to connect seems to end in disappointment.
One person feels too much; the other feels like they can never get it right.
I help couples slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the hurt, and rediscover the connection that brought them together in the first place. When both partners feel heard, safe, and understood, intimacy has a chance to return—not just in the bedroom, but throughout the relationship.
As a therapist, I understand that working through emotions as an individual or in a relationship can be difficult. Whether I am working with an individual, couple, or family my job is to guide and support my clients and allow them to discover, excavate & process their feelings while dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, or adjusting to life's various issues. Self awareness is an incredible skill that I enjoy helping clients develop as they engage in the most important relationship - the one they have with themselves.
As a therapist, I understand that working through emotions as an individual or in a relationship can be difficult. Whether I am working with an individual, couple, or family my job is to guide and support my clients and allow them to discover, excavate & process their feelings while dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, or adjusting to life's various issues. Self awareness is an incredible skill that I enjoy helping clients develop as they engage in the most important relationship - the one they have with themselves.
Many clients feel weighed down by old experiences that still shape how they think, feel, and relate to others. They may struggle with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, difficulty setting boundaries, or trouble voicing their needs to those closest to them. They want to understand themselves more deeply, break long-standing patterns, and feel more grounded and secure. Most of all, they're seeking a space where their emotions make sense and where they can reconnect with their inner strength..
Many clients feel weighed down by old experiences that still shape how they think, feel, and relate to others. They may struggle with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, difficulty setting boundaries, or trouble voicing their needs to those closest to them. They want to understand themselves more deeply, break long-standing patterns, and feel more grounded and secure. Most of all, they're seeking a space where their emotions make sense and where they can reconnect with their inner strength..
As a multi-racial therapist, I also encourage exploration of identity and culture in our work together.
I believe that the relationship that you have with your therapist is essential for change. Finding a good fit can be hard, but I'm here to help you through that process. We will work together to help you better understand yourself so you can see things more clearly and uncover opportunities to move through challenges, conflicts, trauma, and anxiety. Gaining insight into how the patterns from your past impact your daily experience is an important tool for meaningful change. Together, we will collaborate to identify and resolve challenges, and deepen awareness so you can move forward towards your best self.
As a multi-racial therapist, I also encourage exploration of identity and culture in our work together.
I believe that the relationship that you have with your therapist is essential for change. Finding a good fit can be hard, but I'm here to help you through that process. We will work together to help you better understand yourself so you can see things more clearly and uncover opportunities to move through challenges, conflicts, trauma, and anxiety. Gaining insight into how the patterns from your past impact your daily experience is an important tool for meaningful change. Together, we will collaborate to identify and resolve challenges, and deepen awareness so you can move forward towards your best self.
Too often we feel we are surviving rather than thriving. Do you feel stuck in grief or loss, or that your anxiety is running the show? Are your relationships less than satisfying?
Also- Parenting is hard! Maybe you're a new parent and it isn't what you expected or even hoped for. Not to mention the pain that comes with a birth plan gone wrong or an intense fertility journey. Nobody tells us how to parent a child with special needs or Coparent with an ex. Whether you're dealing with the effects of childhood trauma, experiencing conflict in your relationships, or seeking support for parenting challenges, I am here.
Too often we feel we are surviving rather than thriving. Do you feel stuck in grief or loss, or that your anxiety is running the show? Are your relationships less than satisfying?
Also- Parenting is hard! Maybe you're a new parent and it isn't what you expected or even hoped for. Not to mention the pain that comes with a birth plan gone wrong or an intense fertility journey. Nobody tells us how to parent a child with special needs or Coparent with an ex. Whether you're dealing with the effects of childhood trauma, experiencing conflict in your relationships, or seeking support for parenting challenges, I am here.
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FAQ - About Multiracial Counseling
Why might mixed race or multiracial identity be important to address in therapy?
Mixed race or multiracial identity can shape how you understand yourself and relate to others around you, so it is natural that this identity may be important to speak about in therapy. If you identify as mixed race, you may find it helpful to speak with a therapist about identity, belonging, racism, cultural disconnection, or feeling pressure to “choose” one part of your background over another. A therapist who understands or shares your mixed race identity may be better able to support conversations about your experiences. A shared background may also strengthen the therapeutic alliance, which refers to the working relationship between you and your therapist and is tied to positive therapy outcomes.
How can a mixed race therapist support couples counseling or family therapy?
Like other therapists, mixed race therapists can support couples and families with a broad range of concerns, including communication challenges, conflict, parenting, life transitions, and relationship stress. However, therapists who personally identify as mixed race may be especially helpful when race, culture, or ethnicity are part of the concerns being discussed, such as when partners come from different cultural backgrounds and are navigating differing personal or community expectations. A mixed race therapist may also help couples and families explore how identity shapes each person’s experience in the relationship. Family members, for instance, may not experience race or culture in the same way, even within the same household. Therapy can offer a space to talk through these differences.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with mixed race or multiracial clients?
The initial consultation, which is typically a brief phone or video call, can be a good time to ask about a therapist’s experience working with multiracial clients. You can ask specific questions, such as “Do you have experience working with multiracial clients?” or broader questions, such as “How do you approach cultural identity in your practice?” As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond with respect, curiosity, and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed or misunderstood, or if you find yourself having to explain your beliefs or cultural context constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of mixed race therapists?
The directory of mixed race therapists includes therapists who have shared their mixed race or multiracial identity in their profiles, as well as therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with mixed race clients, regardless of their own background. Not all therapists choose to disclose this information on their profile, and these individuals may not appear in search results for this reason.