Psychodynamic Therapists in Thousand Oaks, CA
Do you find yourself overthinking your relationships or feeling emotionally overwhelmed, even when things seem “fine” on the surface? You might replay conversations, second-guess yourself, or feel stuck in patterns you can't quite break.
I help adults with anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and sexual identity exploration. Many of my clients are thoughtful and self-aware, but feel caught in cycles of overthinking, emotional intensity, or disconnection from themselves.
Do you find yourself overthinking your relationships or feeling emotionally overwhelmed, even when things seem “fine” on the surface? You might replay conversations, second-guess yourself, or feel stuck in patterns you can't quite break.
I help adults with anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and sexual identity exploration. Many of my clients are thoughtful and self-aware, but feel caught in cycles of overthinking, emotional intensity, or disconnection from themselves.
Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck. The most important step towards healing is to address the unresolved emotion inside you. Healing requires feelings. Acceptance slowly dissolves pain. When we function from the fear and scarring of our trauma, the cycles continue until we learn how to transmute that energy into love. I apply a Holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being, addressing the “whole” self. Through a holistic framework tailored to your unique needs, the goal is to support you develop a deeper understanding of the self on all these levels.
Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck. The most important step towards healing is to address the unresolved emotion inside you. Healing requires feelings. Acceptance slowly dissolves pain. When we function from the fear and scarring of our trauma, the cycles continue until we learn how to transmute that energy into love. I apply a Holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being, addressing the “whole” self. Through a holistic framework tailored to your unique needs, the goal is to support you develop a deeper understanding of the self on all these levels.
While I have a strong and lengthy background in treating autistic spectrum disorders, at all levels of functioning from toddler age to adults, including counseling for "mixed" couples (one neurodivergent and the other neurotypical), I have had good results with adult individuals who were recently diagnosed with autism and/or ADHD, and are learning to navigate through their diagnosis. I also work with individuals who are struggling with a variety of other issues, including anxiety and depression. As I’m doing virtual sessions exclusively at this time, I’m no longer working with children.
While I have a strong and lengthy background in treating autistic spectrum disorders, at all levels of functioning from toddler age to adults, including counseling for "mixed" couples (one neurodivergent and the other neurotypical), I have had good results with adult individuals who were recently diagnosed with autism and/or ADHD, and are learning to navigate through their diagnosis. I also work with individuals who are struggling with a variety of other issues, including anxiety and depression. As I’m doing virtual sessions exclusively at this time, I’m no longer working with children.
Welcome! Seeking therapy is a testament to your strength, not a sign of something “wrong” with you. My mission is to guide you on your journey of healing and growth, helping you thrive with confidence and authenticity. With over 15 years of experience, I offer personalized counseling for adults, specializing in trauma and various mental health conditions. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for healing, addressing issues like postpartum mood disorders, adverse childhood experiences, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship dynamics.
Welcome! Seeking therapy is a testament to your strength, not a sign of something “wrong” with you. My mission is to guide you on your journey of healing and growth, helping you thrive with confidence and authenticity. With over 15 years of experience, I offer personalized counseling for adults, specializing in trauma and various mental health conditions. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for healing, addressing issues like postpartum mood disorders, adverse childhood experiences, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship dynamics.
Negative mindsets and past trauma can weigh down your motivation and discourage you from seeing all of your magic. I will do my best to help you see the positives of it all and find the tiny beautiful things in your life and in yourself that make it all worthwhile. I help adults and teens dealing with Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, relationship issues, antisemitism, and histories of abuse.
Negative mindsets and past trauma can weigh down your motivation and discourage you from seeing all of your magic. I will do my best to help you see the positives of it all and find the tiny beautiful things in your life and in yourself that make it all worthwhile. I help adults and teens dealing with Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, relationship issues, antisemitism, and histories of abuse.
We all need help with relationships sometimes, particularly with ourselves. Are we making healthy choices? Does our behavior match our goals? Understanding why we repeat negative patterns that produce the same results can empower us to make different and healthier choices. When the fit is right, therapy opens the door to all available possibilities. Figuring out behavior and encouraging exploration of alternative choices has been my commitment to clients for more than 25 years as a solution-focused psychotherapist. Sometimes, we just need a little help to get out of our own way and create a better life.
We all need help with relationships sometimes, particularly with ourselves. Are we making healthy choices? Does our behavior match our goals? Understanding why we repeat negative patterns that produce the same results can empower us to make different and healthier choices. When the fit is right, therapy opens the door to all available possibilities. Figuring out behavior and encouraging exploration of alternative choices has been my commitment to clients for more than 25 years as a solution-focused psychotherapist. Sometimes, we just need a little help to get out of our own way and create a better life.
I believe therapy can help you reconnect with your body, emotions, and spirit in a way that brings more confidence and alignment. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation where we can chat and see if we’re a good fit. Feeling unsupported and doubting your abilities can be deeply painful. But I truly believe there’s a part of you that knows life can be more than endless worry—and I’m here to help you tap into that. I understand how difficult it is when you feel unseen, unheard, or undervalued.
I believe therapy can help you reconnect with your body, emotions, and spirit in a way that brings more confidence and alignment. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation where we can chat and see if we’re a good fit. Feeling unsupported and doubting your abilities can be deeply painful. But I truly believe there’s a part of you that knows life can be more than endless worry—and I’m here to help you tap into that. I understand how difficult it is when you feel unseen, unheard, or undervalued.
Being human is complex. It is messy, magical, and at times overwhelming. We are shaped by early experiences, relationships, environments, and belief systems that often operate outside of awareness. Over time, these influences form patterns that guide how we think, feel, and relate, even when they no longer serve us. What once functioned as protection can begin to create disconnection, conflict, or shame. Symptoms are not random; they reflect unmet needs, unresolved pain, or adaptive strategies that have outlived their usefulness. Therapy offers space to slow down, explore these patterns, and engage more intentionally.
Being human is complex. It is messy, magical, and at times overwhelming. We are shaped by early experiences, relationships, environments, and belief systems that often operate outside of awareness. Over time, these influences form patterns that guide how we think, feel, and relate, even when they no longer serve us. What once functioned as protection can begin to create disconnection, conflict, or shame. Symptoms are not random; they reflect unmet needs, unresolved pain, or adaptive strategies that have outlived their usefulness. Therapy offers space to slow down, explore these patterns, and engage more intentionally.
As a Psychotherapist Hasya integrates different theoretical orientations and interventions to offer a highly personalized approach to treatment. Along with compassion and understanding, she works in a collaborative partnership to uncover strengths and attain maximum potential for growth. Hasya is passionate about helping clients discover unconscious patterns that are limiting. She is supporting clients every step of the way combining therapeutic techniques with genuine care, humor and wisdom.
As a Psychotherapist Hasya integrates different theoretical orientations and interventions to offer a highly personalized approach to treatment. Along with compassion and understanding, she works in a collaborative partnership to uncover strengths and attain maximum potential for growth. Hasya is passionate about helping clients discover unconscious patterns that are limiting. She is supporting clients every step of the way combining therapeutic techniques with genuine care, humor and wisdom.
You’re ambitious, driven, and always striving for more—but beneath the surface, anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism are running the show. You’re juggling career goals, relationships, and personal growth, yet you constantly feel like you’re falling short. You want to set boundaries, trust yourself, and feel more confident—but the thought of slowing down to process everything feels overwhelming. You know deep down that taking care of your mental health is key to long-term success, but where do you start? That's where I come in... Therapy with me is a mix of deep insight, real talk, and tangible growth.
You’re ambitious, driven, and always striving for more—but beneath the surface, anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism are running the show. You’re juggling career goals, relationships, and personal growth, yet you constantly feel like you’re falling short. You want to set boundaries, trust yourself, and feel more confident—but the thought of slowing down to process everything feels overwhelming. You know deep down that taking care of your mental health is key to long-term success, but where do you start? That's where I come in... Therapy with me is a mix of deep insight, real talk, and tangible growth.
You’ve struggled to find time to make a weekly therapy appointment to cope with the isolation, overwhelm, anxiety, and so many other feelings. Taking a really good deep breath sounds so simple, yet you often forget to take 10-seconds in order to care for yourself. You’re tired of taking care of everyone else, feeling overwhelmed, unorganized, heart constantly racing, or have an unending headache. Your shoulders and neck are so tight. Your stomach has it's own issues. It is exhausting to try to function this way.This is where EMDR Intensive come into play. About a week of your time, compared to one time a week for who knows how long.
You’ve struggled to find time to make a weekly therapy appointment to cope with the isolation, overwhelm, anxiety, and so many other feelings. Taking a really good deep breath sounds so simple, yet you often forget to take 10-seconds in order to care for yourself. You’re tired of taking care of everyone else, feeling overwhelmed, unorganized, heart constantly racing, or have an unending headache. Your shoulders and neck are so tight. Your stomach has it's own issues. It is exhausting to try to function this way.This is where EMDR Intensive come into play. About a week of your time, compared to one time a week for who knows how long.
Do you feel overwhelmed with depression, anxious thoughts, and self-doubt? Asking for help and starting your journey to recovery can feel like a huge step. My goal is to provide a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment to explore and process your thoughts and feelings.
Do you feel overwhelmed with depression, anxious thoughts, and self-doubt? Asking for help and starting your journey to recovery can feel like a huge step. My goal is to provide a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment to explore and process your thoughts and feelings.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 7 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore identity, strengthen relationships, and heal from past experiences. My goal is to empower you to connect with your inner resilience, find clarity, and build meaningful change. Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you, it’s about reconnecting with who you are.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 7 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore identity, strengthen relationships, and heal from past experiences. My goal is to empower you to connect with your inner resilience, find clarity, and build meaningful change. Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you, it’s about reconnecting with who you are.
I utilize a Person Centered, Solution Focused, Cognitive approach, treating anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues . I take pride in providing a warm, professional, safe therapeutic environment for my clients. I will help you to overcome emotional barriers, develop and expand coping skills and provide tools you will need to heal, repair and become well prepared to manage future life challenges. "Nothing is predestined, the obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings (Ralph Blum)". We all have a story to tell. Our unique life experiences very often determine our life circumstances.
I utilize a Person Centered, Solution Focused, Cognitive approach, treating anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues . I take pride in providing a warm, professional, safe therapeutic environment for my clients. I will help you to overcome emotional barriers, develop and expand coping skills and provide tools you will need to heal, repair and become well prepared to manage future life challenges. "Nothing is predestined, the obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings (Ralph Blum)". We all have a story to tell. Our unique life experiences very often determine our life circumstances.
Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.
Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.
I work with adults and teenagers who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I also specialize in working with clients experiencing life transition issues such as career/academic concerns and relationship/family issues. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.
I work with adults and teenagers who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I also specialize in working with clients experiencing life transition issues such as career/academic concerns and relationship/family issues. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.
I work with people healing from trauma, addiction, and other mental health challenges, specializing in care for Veterans, 1st Responders, and LGBTQi+ communities. I see people’s core strengths first, and these pave the path for our journey in therapy. My role is to help you access your internal strengths and resources and unleash your power to heal. I believe all people have the capacity to heal. With the right information, guidance, and opportunities, you can find relief from suffering and build the skills needed to rebuild your life.
I work with people healing from trauma, addiction, and other mental health challenges, specializing in care for Veterans, 1st Responders, and LGBTQi+ communities. I see people’s core strengths first, and these pave the path for our journey in therapy. My role is to help you access your internal strengths and resources and unleash your power to heal. I believe all people have the capacity to heal. With the right information, guidance, and opportunities, you can find relief from suffering and build the skills needed to rebuild your life.
My couples therapy work has spanned 20 years. In addition to the attraction and happiness of being a couple, there are always challenges. I use an interactional model to help you understand the sources of difficulties so that you can emerge from therapy with ways of solving conflicts. I have worked with couples who are thinking of moving in or marrying, are married or living together, are considering divorce. are divorcing or are in post divorce situations. Parenting issues are an area of particular interest to me.
My couples therapy work has spanned 20 years. In addition to the attraction and happiness of being a couple, there are always challenges. I use an interactional model to help you understand the sources of difficulties so that you can emerge from therapy with ways of solving conflicts. I have worked with couples who are thinking of moving in or marrying, are married or living together, are considering divorce. are divorcing or are in post divorce situations. Parenting issues are an area of particular interest to me.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply navigating the challenges of daily life. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your experiences and discover meaningful ways to heal and grow. My approach is eclectic and personalized, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs. I often integrate mindfulness, evidence-based practices, and a collaborative style that empowers you to be an active partner in your healing process.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply navigating the challenges of daily life. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your experiences and discover meaningful ways to heal and grow. My approach is eclectic and personalized, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs. I often integrate mindfulness, evidence-based practices, and a collaborative style that empowers you to be an active partner in your healing process.
I allocate my time and practice between two specific and unique issues: one being sexually related problems, the other being OCD. With sexually related issues, they can show up as relationship problems, infidelity, arousal discrepancy, or LGBT matters. Likewise, with OCD, there are many different forms and subtypes: harm, scrupulosity, contamination, sexual, symmetry/order/balance/just right. I am trained and experienced in both fields, utilizing tools and interventions to treat one or the other, and sometimes both.
I allocate my time and practice between two specific and unique issues: one being sexually related problems, the other being OCD. With sexually related issues, they can show up as relationship problems, infidelity, arousal discrepancy, or LGBT matters. Likewise, with OCD, there are many different forms and subtypes: harm, scrupulosity, contamination, sexual, symmetry/order/balance/just right. I am trained and experienced in both fields, utilizing tools and interventions to treat one or the other, and sometimes both.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.