Therapists in Tarzana, CA

For most individuals it is difficult to know where to turn when seeking help for depression, anxiety, self-harm, or interpersonal relationships. It is important to find someone who understands and above all someone to trust this change with. It is my belief that it is through this relationship and the will to find the real person underneath the hurt that we grow. By incorporating awareness of the mind, body and spirit there is little an individual cannot overcome. But this requires support and guidance.

Therapy can give you an advantage. Emotional health is part of our livelihood and well being. When we spend the time to focus on our internal truth- we better understand our trauma and the barriers that come in between us, our goals, and our relationships. These barriers come in all forms- pain, anger, depression, anxiety, fear, complacency. So we will discuss what you are experiencing currently, and what has impacted you throughout your life.

During a time of instability, some sort of consistency helps create a small sense of normal. Establishing a routine is essential, especially during a time of a Pandemic, when our ground has shifted, habits altered or broken. During a time that we are required for social distancing and isolation, we are also forced to slow down. We are provided the choice to find ways to connect and look within, to learn, to adapt and grow. My name is Channie Amato and I have hand selected a team of excellent therapists with various specialties. We strive to create a therapeutic space of comfort and support and meeting the client at where they are at

Drawing upon years of experience as a yoga instructor, dancer and actor, I work from a creative, holistic and integrative space, focusing on mindfulness, and attention to the body-mind-spirit connection. I believe in offering a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can voice and work through your problems.

I specialize in working with children, individuals, families, and couples. I strongly believe in tailoring my approach to suit each family's or person's individual needs.My approach is eclectic and includes behavioral and social-emotional perspectives. Another service I offer is in-home child/family therapy. I feel offering this service allows me to be most effective in customizing solutions to suit your family's needs.

I utilize a holistic and integrative approach that offers a safe, supportive setting, using dream analysis, mindfulness, art therapy, journaling, meditation and other creative ways leading to an authentic and more rewarding life. From my studies under Rev. Kawakami, deputy head priest of Shunkoin Temple in Kyoto in Mindfulness and Zen Meditation, I have developed this therapeutic approach that treats, balances, and nourishes the mind, bodily, emotions, and soul. I use a variety of therapeutic perspectives and techniques including Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Jungian, and Mindfulness-based interventions.

APNP focuses on improving lives and meeting needs in a new way. We're dedicated to creating the highest version of self. With a desire to reinvent. Shifting the way we think will ultimately elevate the we live.

I specialize in treating individuals who suffer from chronic, persistent depression or difficulty regulating emotions, and find themselves using substance abuse or other unhealthy behaviors to manage their symptoms. I join with my clients to uncover what is maintaining those unhealthy patterns and learn new skills to cope. I also work with clients to identify how developmental trauma from childhood influences their coping style, and help them develop self-compassion and acceptance as a part of healing.

My sole purpose as a therapist is to connect with you, the client, wherever you are, whatever ground you are standing on. Together, we build trust and mutual respect as you discover who you are. Through our work together, you will understand yourself and realize your full potential. We will unpack and manage trauma, anxiety and depression by reflecting on habits and developing a newfound perspective. With my knowledge and life experience coupled with my training, I will support you and guide you through your journey of self-exploration and discovery. This is exciting! Let us begin....

Each one of us has a unique narrative that has been woven together by our life's experiences. I am committed to helping support you in giving a voice to the parts of yourself that have been silent and are ready for self expression. Working collaboratively, we will explore your goals by connecting through compassion and empathy, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, or culture. I hope to help encourage you to become authentically true to yourself in a safe, creative and non-judgmental environment. Therapy is learning to embrace all parts of yourself.

I received B.A in Psychology from the University of Judaism and earned her M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I also has an associate degree in early childhood education and I am a certified professional life coach. My experience in education includes being a preschool teacher as well as preschool director at Page Private School and director of middle school admissions at Milken Community High School. Currently I have a life coaching practice where I work with parents, teens and young adults guiding and providing them with real life tools to find balance.

How are you functioning in your life? In your relationships? Are you joyful, confident, optimistic? Or are you feeling stuck, sad, frustrated, or lonely? Relationships are the primary force in our lives; without healthy relationships our lives suffer. Because relationships are so important, the way we attach to others is within those relationships, and how we create healthy attachments is extremely important. What I work toward is healthier relationships for my clients; relationship with self as well as with others. In our work together it will be our relationship that provides a safe place from which to explore change.

I truly love what I do! I have been working with individuals, couples and families for over 20 years with a private practice for 18. There is no greater privilege than helping someone when they need it. My passion is working with people who have a variety of psychosocial stressors and issues while using a collaborative approach to therapy that is unique and specific to each individual. I will work with you at your pace and help you find the tools you need to reach your goals in therapy and in life. I look forward to working with you!

As a first-generation Mexican American cis gender male, I bring understanding to the struggle that comes with navigating generational trauma, personal trauma, and cultural and sexual identity. I am continuously aware of how cultural and sociopolitical factors impact our sense of well-being and relationships. Together we can work on overcoming the problems that adversely impact your life. We can also work on healing emotional wounds that may be keeping you stuck from moving forward. I will empower your journey as you cultivate better relationships, foster a happier sense of self and learn to embrace all aspects of your identity.

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 have worked closely with the perinatal community as a prenatal yoga instructor and a postpartum doula. I was also an educator prior to having my own children. I enjoy helping women and families move through major life transitions. As a woman transitions into motherhood, she has specific developmental hurdles such as learning to adapt to a new role and growing comfortable with a shift in her identity. Simultaneously, she is creating a bond with and relentlessly tending to the needs of her infant. Such change and energy consumption can lead to many difficult emotions that need to be processed and normalized for the new mother.

As a seasoned Addiction Professional and a Licensed Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, who is dedicated to helping clients develop a coherent sense of self so that they can conduct their lives free of substance abuse. Sara is licensed by the California Consortium of Addiction Professionals as an Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor and has over ten years of experience working in a non-profit corporation which provided behavioral healthcare services including chemical dependency.