Psychoanalytic Therapists in Tarzana, CA

Loss, failure, and separation are major root causes of many forms of suffering in life. But they are not always evident, we may be too young when live through them, or we may not feel their impact until long after an event. Sometimes they even travel through generations. As a psychotherapist, I have spent over 25 years helping people who suffered from a variety of emotional and relational problems created by one or a combination of these issues, ranging from basic unhappiness to unhealthy relationships, workplace conflicts, divorce and separations, parents struggling with their children, migration and forced separation, even trauma.

West Valley Counseling Center (WVCC) offers a wide range of therapeutic interventions and services to bring affordable mental health services to the San Fernando Valley. WVCC is a non-profit community mental health center that has been serving the Greater Los Angeles region for well over a decade. Our qualified therapists work with individuals, relationships, traditional families, and non-traditional families to help ease life's burdens and to provide specialty services.

Perhaps you or somebody you love is feeling overwhelmed - struggling with a relationship, job, school, or with a child that is in pain. Such problems can repeat themselves indefinitely until they are addressed with meaningful treatment. I have decades of experience helping people in need throughout the Los Angeles area. I can help you understand and change patterns of behavior that have caused you, your family or your child disruption and pain.

I enjoy working with people who wish to explore life from different perspectives. Your issues may range from surface level concerns to deeper levels of experience and trauma. I provide emotional support, validation and new perspectives. My intention is to help you work towards goals that will enrich your life.

As a psychotherapist, I see individuals, couples and families who are in pain or conflict, and who want to increase their peace of mind and quality of life. My training, experience and intuition help me "zero in" on the patterns and issues that keep people blocked. Gentle, warm yet direct, I strive to help those I am privileged to treat grieve losses, resolve traumas, improve self-esteem, strengthen relationships, reduce depression and anxiety, and develop communication, stress management and coping skills. Understanding problem areas and expanding strengths, we work in a spirit of collaboration, with mutual respect, toward meaningful change.

UNLOCKING THE UNCONSCIOUS- Whether you feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or that life has become dull and uninspiring, my mission is to support you in working toward your goals. We will work together to build new skills and begin to uncover what has kept you feeling stuck. It may be that you are unsatisfied in the way you've been managing your life and relationships and wondering if a new approach would be helpful. Awareness of what is at play underneath the surface of your conscious mind can assist you in navigating new ways forward and help you make sense of things.

I work with individuals dealing with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, identity issues, parenting and more. In psychotherapy, support, guidance and self-reflection can help to alleviate many symptoms that have been problematic for years. Although it can be difficult beginning the process of therapy, the results can be profound and can lead to meaningful discovery and transformation.

Do you wish to "restart" your life? This desire manifests differently for each of us, but the common factor is a sense that “something is missing.” In my practice, my clients and I work on understanding what has been in the way of taking action to fulfill that missing piece. We then create increased structure, focus, and schedule, alongside exploring your underlying reasons for not taking the level of action you wish to or your lack of motivation. If you feel a bit lost or have realized that you procrastinate around the endeavors and dreams that matter most to you, I can help you to gain clarity into your next step.

Living with depression and/or anxiety juxtaposed with a shaky sense of self, while one's childhood trauma is unknowingly being pushed aside, can be very overwhelming. Given the emotions that humans experience as they navigate their own unique worlds, these challenges can continue to permeate every avenue of one’s existence as they enter each life stage. Addressing strained relationships with primary caregivers & learning to reparent one’s self due to childhood neglect, can serve as the vehicle through which one is equipped with the tools necessary to provide themselves compassion & a foundation to create a life they've yearned for.

Everyone can enjoy a satisfying life of love, work and play. However, we may find ourselves in personal patterns, relationships, or with life issues that keep us from living to our fullest. Though circumstances and illness are difficult, our manner of dealing with them determines whether we are happy or sad, engaged or depressed, relaxed or anxious, and even feeling physically unwell or healthy. Trauma and poor coping are often related to our past desperate attempts to take care of ourselves in difficult situations. Through a passionate, humor-filled, authentic journey we can seek to understand and change your life.

Do you continue to feel stuck no matter where you turn? Are you craving for a sense of relief in your life? Sometimes we don't recognize the underlying reasons for our experiences. Each individual has their own way of coping through their day to day life. I understand the first step towards the healing process is support. We heal better when we know we don’t have to walk through hardships alone.

Whether you just need someone to talk to, are going through a rough transition, wanting to make some changes, having trouble in your relationships, or suffering from past abuse, I can help. Through therapy, you can gain insight into your self and overcome obstacles that interfere with your personal growth. Therapy can be a wonderful experience, like no other. If you've been thinking about talking to someone, now might be the right time.

I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues in adolescents and young adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, peer issues, and school performance. I find it is so important to help adolescents, especially females, in their transition to young adulthood with a sense of self, worth, and purpose. With adults, I specialize in looking at life transitions and past experiences to bring about lasting change for the future.